1. Make the right investment decision
Fundamentals of Financial
Management
Investing is weighing up risks. Heavy risks can impact the For whom?
balance sheet negatively. Indeed, numerous factors and
uncertainties influence the feasibility and profitability of • You have to deal with questions concerning the feasibility
investments. and selection of investments.
• You want to launch investment projects from an
That’s why it is useful to have frameworks and methods operational standpoint, yet you don’t have the financial
to be able to make informed decisions. As a result, you knowledge to assess their profitability.
improve your investment policy in both fixed and current
assets. Your investment processes are well-oiled machines. Added value for you and your company
This programme introduces concepts such as cashflow, • You will master all the key concepts such as cashflow, net
net working capital, payback and net present value (NPV). working capital, payback and Net Present Value (NPV).
The result? You are able to better manage the net capital • You will know the different methods applying to
in your company and assess the profitability of your investment policy.
investment projects with more accuracy. You make • You will be able to draw up a financial plan just like an
informed decisions as regards investments. And you always expert.
maintain an equilibrium in the management of investment- • You will know the complete investment process down to
linked risks. the smallest detail.

2. " Using interesting case studies, the key principles of financial
management are explained in a clear and practical manner. This
provides people with limited or no financial background with an
exceptionally good foundation! “
Karel Schatteman - Project Manager, Herbosch-Kiere nv
Programme design Meet your faculty
You will be amazed by our keenness for practice. Departing from well founded • Prof Wouter De Maeseneire is
theory, we illustrate it with practice-based examples, case studies and exercises. professor of Corporate Finance.
His research focuses on Company
We teach you concepts and insights relevant to the financial management of a Valuation, Real Options, Initial Public
company. And we let you analyse investments in fixed and current assets. This Offerings (IPO) and Private Equity.
is done interactively and always with practical applications in mind. The final
integration case is unique in that you will analyse the financial policy and the PRACTICAL INFO
investment strategy of a company. You will discuss the case and adjust your
findings. The case enables you to put together a targeted financial plan and make Dates and venues
strong investment decisions. You will learn not merely from the lectures given 2 days
by our faculty. Draw inspiration from your participating colleagues. Interaction Ghent Campus (Dutch): 19, 26 November
and exchanging experiences will teach you a great deal. 2012 or
Brussels (English): 3, 10 December 2012
You can follow this programme on its own or as part of the complete package or
‘Financial Management for Non-Financial Managers’. Ghent Campus (Dutch): 10, 17 June 2013
Module 1: Financial Management Language
Dutch (Ghent) and English (Brussels)
• Introduction to the key concepts in financial management: cashflow,
net working capital, payback and Net Present Value (NPV) Fee
• Developing and implementing a financial plan € 1,395 (excl. 21% VAT)
• Managing net capital
Module 2: The Investment Process
• Front-to-end analysis of the investment process
• In-depth exploration of various selection methods: Net Present Value (NPV),
Internal Rate of Return (IRR), etc.
• Feasibility and financing of investments and their related risks
• Assessing the profitability of investment projects
Programme 1: Programme 2: Programme 3:
Fundamentals
Understanding Mastering Costs of Financial
Annual Reports and Budgets Management
Module 1: Module 1: Module 1:
Introduction to Costing Concepts Financial
Annual Reports Management
Module 2: Module 2: Module 2:
Interpretation of From Full Costing The Investment
Balance Sheets and to Activity Based Process
Profit-and-Loss Accounts Management
Apply now!
Module 3:
Budgeting Please see Practical Info on the following
page, or visit:
www.vlerick.com/fundamentals-financial-management

3. PRACTICAL INFO
Registration Online registration: quick & easy!
Action! Register online.
Questions? Please contact:
Vincent Bagué
Group Product Manager
T: + 32 9 210 97 81
F: + 32 9 210 97 28
vincent.bague@vlerick.com
Reep 1
9000 Ghent, Belgium
Your certificate
If you take part in one of our programmes, you are Register online via:
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accounting-finance
If you successfully complete an Executive Master Class,
you can join the Vlerick Alumni Network, a worldwide
network of over 16,000 alumni in more than 100 Financial benefits for you?
countries.
• 10% discount for paying members of Vlerick Alumni
Cancellation • SME portfolio: subsidies for Flemish SMEs.
• Vlerick Social Profit Grants for organisations active in
Consult our cancellation conditions at: the social profit sector.
www.vlerick.com/conditions
You’ll find more info at: www.vlerick.com/benefits
Our team is here for you
Vincent Bagué
Group Product Manager
T: + 32 9 210 97 81
vincent.bague@vlerick.com
Rian De Bruycker
Programme Advisor
T: + 32 9 210 98 84
rian.debruycker@vlerick.com

4. Application form
Accounting & Finance
EXECUTIVE EDUCATION AND RESEARCH IN 2012-2013
ACCOUNTING & FINANCE
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Understanding Annual Reports Executive Master Class in Controllership
Mastering Costs and Budgets Executive Master Class in Corporate Finance
Fundamentals of Financial Management Executive Master Class in Financial Analysis
Strategic Cost Management and Asset Management
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General Management Operations & Supply Chain Management
Advanced Management Programme E Project Management D
International Management Programme E Purchasing Management E
Middle Management Programme D Operational Excellence E
Young Management Programme D & E Executive Master Class in Supply Chain Management E
Accounting & Financial Management Entrepreneurship
Understanding Annual Reports D & E KMO Challenge D
Mastering Costs and Budgets D & E KMO Excellence D
Fundamentals of Financial Management D & E Entrepreneurship for Managers D
Strategic Cost Management E
Valuation of Companies E People Management & Leadership
Executive Master Class in Controllership E The People Manager D
Executive Master Class in Corporate Finance E Executive Decision Making D
Executive Master Class in Financial Analysis How to Improve Your Emotional Intelligence D
and Asset Management E Inspiring for Change D
Negotiating to Create Value D & E
Human Resource Management Self-mastery D
HRM with Impact D Bestsellers read for you D
Compensation & Benefits D
Executive Master Class in Human Resource Management D Strategy
Strategy in Action E
ICT & Business Process Management
ICT-Management D Executive Master Classes
Business Process Management Workshop D & E Executive Master Class in B-to-B Marketing and Sales E
Excellence in Business Process Improvement E Executive Master Class in Business Process Management E
Executive Master Class in Business Process Management E Executive Master Class in Controllership E
Business Intelligence Workshop E Executive Master Class in Corporate Finance E
Executive Master Class in Financial Analysis
Innovation Management and Asset Management E
Strategising for Innovation E Executive Master Class in Human Resource Management D
Entrepreneurial Innovation E Executive Master Class in Innovation & Entrepreneurship E
Corporate Innovation Management E Executive Master Class in Supply Chain Management E
Executive Master Class in Innovation & Entrepreneurship E
MBAs
Marketing & Sales Full-time MBA E
Introduction to Marketing Management D Executive MBA E
Retail & Trade Marketing D Executive MBA in Financial Services & Insurance E
Brand Management & Communication D
Product Management D Masters
Strategic Business-to-Business Marketing D Masters in Financial Management E
Executive Master Class in B2B Marketing and Sales E Masters in General Management E
Masters in Marketing Management E
D Programme in Dutch E Programme in English
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