SBB Fundamentals
COURSE GUIDE
Leiden University
Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences
Science Based Business Program
March 2011
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Preface
This course guide gives an overview of the module Financial Management in the course Science Based Business Fundamentals of the Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences at Leiden University.
Professionals in all fields of sciences whether working in research, industry or non-profit organizations will be confronted with concepts of financial management. This course will enable you to understand these concepts and to communicate with business professionals, especially accountants and controllers, and bankers.
Primary aim of the course is to get you acquainted with the foundations of Financial Management and to show you how to put the theory into practice in a science-based business environment.
The course deals with several aspects of financial management. You will familiarise with financial issues companies deal