Two-day executive short course | 14–15 May 2026Durham University Business School – Waterside Building
Price: £750
This intensive two-day executive programme is designed to build financial confidence and capability in managers who do not have a formal background in finance or accounting. Delivered by an experienced Durham academic, the course provides a clear, structured and highly practical introduction to financial and management accounting, enabling participants to make more informed decisions with financial implications.
In today’s data-driven and performance-focused organisations, managers are increasingly expected to understand financial information, justify decisions and manage resources effectively. This course addresses a common skills gap by demystifying finance and accounting concepts and translating them into tools that can be applied immediately in the workplace.
Hear from Gary Dewey as he introduces the 'Finance for Non-Financial Managers' short course.
Over two interactive days, participants will explore both financial accounting and management accounting, using real-world examples, applied exercises and structured discussions. Key areas include:
By the end of the programme, participants will be able to:
For organisations, this translates into stronger financial decision-making and better alignment between operational and financial objectives.
This course is ideal for managers, team leaders, project managers and professionals who are required to make or influence decisions with financial consequences but who do not have a finance background.
The course is led by Associate Professor Gary Dewey, an academic at Durham University with extensive experience teaching finance and management accounting within executive education, professional programmes and university settings. His teaching approach combines academic rigour with practical application, ensuring learning is directly relevant to managerial practice across a wide range of sectors and functions.
The programme will be held at Durham University Business School’s state-of-the-art Waterside Building, offering modern teaching spaces and an inspiring learning environment. Full catering is included across both days, allowing participants to focus fully on learning and networking.
Gary Dewey, Associate Professor of Accounting
Gary joined the Business School as an Associate Professor in Accounting in January 2019. Prior to joining Gary was a Senior Lecturer in Accounting and Finance at the University of Liverpool.
Gary has over 20 years’ experience working within industry for UK and global organisations and is a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (FCMA). Gary teaches a range of accounting and business subjects, including Management Accounting, Business Environment & Functions, Business Strategy and Corporate Governance.
Join us to gain practical insights, sharpen your skills, and make a lasting impact on your company’s trajectory. Book your place on the course here. If you require further information about the course, please contact one of our team at exec.ed@durham.ac.uk
