"Finance for Non-Financial Managers is an excellent way to introduce managers to the realities of how decisions are made within the company from a financial perspective. The instructors are top-notch -- knowledgeable, interesting, and very well versed (funny, too). The blend of instructors and their various perspectives and expertise is exceptional. The course is fast-paced, somewhat exhausting, and well worth it!"
Dawn Brown
Technical Data Manager
BAE Systems Land & Armaments

"The content of the program was very good, and provided a real good understanding of a number of accounting and financial considerations. The true value of the program came through the passion, delivery and expertise of the professors and their ability to successfully present content, and back it up with real life examples. I was significantly impressed with the quality, presentation skills, knowledge and engagement of each professor. Great job and great program."
Pete Geherin
Director, Project Management
Digital River

"This is the second program I attended at Carlson in the past 12 months. They have added value to my development professionally and personally, which has benefited our organization, enriched my relationships professionally, and finally has invigorated me personally to extend my education."
Scott Russell
VP Sales & Marketing & COS
Cloverdale Foods

"This course gave me an excellent perspective on how certain decisions I make could impact the company's short and long term financial performance. The principles were simple; putting them together into a broader context was the key for me."
Cris Eide
Marketing Director
Jennie-O Turkey Store

"Having never taken a formal accounting or finance class, this four-day program has helped me tremendously in becoming familiar with the general terms and overall concepts, particularly around capital approval and evaluation of projects."
Peter Kokemueller
Product Manager
General Mills

“Everything was great, I have now become a big supporter of the U of M Business School.”
Casey Regan
Assistant Product Manager
Clougherty Packing, LLC

“Top quality program, instructors and relevance to direct job applicability. On day three, I built a sophisticated financial model of a problem domain in my area that I think has an extremely better chance now of being landed.”
James M. Pichler
Senior Director, Technical Operations
Digital River, Inc.


“The class was wonderful! This is the reason I received my undergrad from CSOM and why I continue to take the courses offered to me. The instructors are well prepared, energized and ready to assist you with all of your questions. Thanks CSOM for another great experience!”
Amy M. Duffy
Assistant Product Manager
Hormel Foods Corporation

“This information will not only help me understand our business better, but it will help me in the performance of my duties by making decisions that really matter to our company.”
Mike Smith
Vice President, Sales
OEM Fabricators, Inc.    

“Excellent value for what you will learn.”
Andrea L. Turner
Human Resources Director
TSI, Inc.

“This class was a great overview on the ins and outs of finance. You’ve provided us with tools that we can use in our day-to-day activities.”
Dana Nelson
Product Manager
Hormel Foods Corp.

“A great four days to set the foundation and then build on it to apply to a real-world perspective.”
Lisa Weinberger, PhD
Director, Channel Education & Development
Tennant Company

“Not only did this program break the code & mystery of many financial conversations that I find swirling around me on a daily basis, it brought the relevance of understanding finance to my operational perspective.”
Erik Miles
Director of IT
Carlson Companies

“I spend a lot of time talking to CFO/CEO’s from a sales side. This course helped me immensely in talking their language and tailoring my sales pitch to what is important to them.”
Greg West
National Sales & Marketing
CH Robinson

“This is the most effective and enjoyable professional development seminar I've attended. I am a non-finance professional whose career is now in the finance pyramid of my corporation. This seminar was perfect for my situation.”
Reed Rainey
Director, Risk Management
Target Corporation

“Basic fluency in 'Finance Speak' is becoming more and more important to operating managers. This course gave me a terrific grounding in the concepts, and some familiarity with the tools I need to work better with the finance function.”
Keat Catlett
Corporate Accounts Sales Manager
Boehringer Ingelheim Vetmedica

“This class provides the financial building blocks for employees to not only evaluate, but analyze project investments and how they create value for their company. Students will learn how they really can and do affect shareholder value.”
Ann Sheldon
Senior Manager
Medtronic, Inc

“This program provides an excellent understanding of finance. This should be taught to every professional regardless of discipline in a firm of greater than 10 people. I found the discussion around metrics, e.g. R.O.I, NPV, NPA, etc. most beneficial.”
Patrick Zimmerman
Application Design Engineer
3M

“This program is a sound foundation for executive development, providing keen insight to market demands and how they relate back to everyday business choices. Participants leave with practical evaluation tools for project and investment choices and new insight into what makes a manager successful.”
Daniel P. Winegarden
President
Iowa Agricultural Finance Corp.

“I was excited about taking the class, yet skeptical that it was going to be practical or useable in my weekly work routine. I was pleasantly surprised that the key learnings and formulas are really applicable to many aspects of my job.”
Jim Lemke
Vice President of Procurement & Transportation
C.H. Robinson Worldwide, Inc.

“This course is an intense 'deep dive' that will help managers on the operational side better understand how to create value for their company.”
Steve Lykken
Senior Vice President
Jennie-O Turkey Store
Hormel Foods Corporation

“I now have the correct tools I need to ensure IT projects are analytical and prioritized correctly, making sure we make investments in the correct projects.”
Scott Vandeputte
IT Manager
Cargill

“Finance for Non-Financial Managers is most helpful in learning the latest, most up-to-date tools for analyzing and accurately measuring business decisions.”
William Davidson
Product Manager
Farmer John

“Finance for Non-Financial Managers provided me with a basic understanding of how a firm adds value to its shareholders. This knowledge helps me understand how I can help create shareholder value.”
Mike Wiener
Six Sigma Black Belt
3M

“This was a very worthwhile class for me. I came in with a small amount of knowledge and experience and gained a much better understanding of financial decisions and reports. I would very much recommend the class to anyone wanting to better understand the basics of accounting & finance.”
Greg King
Managing Director of Operations
The TORO Company

“If not for your employer's advantage, take the course for your own personal growth. It applies to your life away from the office as much as it does corporate knowledge and power.”
David Wagner
Director of Sales/Biomeasurement Division
Hutchinson Technology Inc.

“Excellent course. Absolutely necessary for anyone hoping to advance in his/her career.”
Bill Schmidt
Manager, Marketing
Qlogic Corporation

“I would recommend the Finance for Non-Financial Managers program to any manager who is regularly involved in decisions which require evidence of financial return and who desire to be fluent in 'the language of business.'"
Carol McCormick
Vice President, Human Resources
Medtronic, Inc.

“Finance for Non-Financial Managers does a great job teaching the fundamentals of finance and accounting and applying the fundamentals to operations management.”
Jeff Zola
Division Manager
Transystems

“This finance program enables today's operational managers to better manage their business by looking at the right financial indicators. The course helps shape our decision making process around the best return or best 'bang for a shareholder's buck.' When we are faced with making an acquisition or funding a new project, this course helps us ask the right questions!”
Scott Anderson
National Sales Manager
Micro Biology Products
3M

“Well worth my time. I highly recommend this program to anyone who needs to get more comfortable with the financial aspects of the business world. This program adds value!”
Brad Bliese
Vice President of Operations
Personix