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Participant profiles<\/h2><\/div>

Designed for decision-makers who want to lead with greater financial confidence, this course is especially relevant for C-level executives, managers and senior managers, as well as business owners and entrepreneurs. Whether you oversee a team, shape strategy, or run your own business, you\u2019ll gain practical tools to interpret financial information, evaluate performance, and make better-informed decisions, including when and how to use AI.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

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Key topics covered<\/h2><\/div>

The course comprises five online sessions across three days. Each session lasts 3.5 hours, including breaks. Session topics and timing are tentative and may change.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

Tuesday, 9 March 2027 (9:00 am\u20135:00 pm)<\/h2><\/div>
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Financial Performance and Value Creation (<\/b>9:00 am\u201312:30 pm)<\/p>\n

Learn to read and interpret financial information, connect financial results to value creation, and use key performance figures such as RoS, RoCE and EVA.<\/p>\n

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Planning, Budgeting and Forecasting <\/b>(1:30\u20135:00 pm)<\/p>\n

Explore how to design effective planning and forecasting processes, and how to avoid common behavioral pitfalls in budgeting.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

Monday, 15 March 2027 (9:00 am\u20135:00 pm)<\/h2><\/div>
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Cost Accounting and Product Profitability <\/b>(9:00 am\u201312:30 pm)<\/p>\n

Compare full costing, activity-based costing and contribution margins, and learn how these approaches support decisions about products and profitability.<\/p>\n

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Break-Even, Pricing and Cost Management <\/b>(1:30\u20135:00 pm)<\/p>\n

Apply break-even analysis, cost-plus pricing and target costing. Explore how to lead cost initiatives and use financial analysis to support pricing decisions.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

Tuesday, 16 March 2027 (9:00 am\u201312:30 pm)<\/h2><\/div>
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Artificial Intelligence and Performance Management<\/b><\/p>\n

Examine how AI can support financial analysis, uncover cost drivers and inform performance management. Consider the benefits and limitations of AI, including practical do\u2019s and don\u2019ts when using it as a financial advisor.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

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Why Attend<\/h2><\/div>

Build the financial and analytical confidence to make better decisions. Combine practical tools, research insights and real-world cases to strengthen how you interpret data, manage performance and apply AI.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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    Make better-informed decisions<\/b>: Read financial information and connect performance to value creation.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/li><\/ul>

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      Measure what matters<\/b>: Use key figures such as RoS, RoCE and EVA to assess performance.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/li><\/ul>

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        Plan with greater confidence<\/b>: Improve budgeting and forecasting while avoiding common behavioral pitfalls.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/li><\/ul>

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          Use AI thoughtfully<\/b>: Explore how AI can uncover cost drivers and support financial analysis, while recognizing its limitations.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/li><\/ul>

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            Earn a certificate:<\/b> Receive a certificate from the University of St.Gallen after completing the course.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div>

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