New executive courses strengthen financial decision-making for professionals

Financial expertise is becoming increasingly important across organisations. Not only for finance professionals, but also for managers, project leaders, policy advisors, and business leaders. To meet this growing demand, Utrecht University School of Economics (U.S.E.) has launched two new executive education programmes: Finance for Non-Financials and Impact Investing for Finance Professionals. Registration is now open.

Finance for Non-Financials

Finance for Non-Financials is designed for professionals without a formal finance background who increasingly encounter financial decisions in their work. Over four sessions, participants learn how to interpret financial statements, evaluate investments, and use financial information to support better decision-making. The programme combines academic insights with practical cases based on real organisations.

The course starts on 7 September 2026 and costs €2,250.

Impact Investing for Finance Professionals

The one-day course Impact Investing for Finance Professionals responds to the growing importance of integrating social and environmental impact into investment decisions. Participants explore the concepts, frameworks, governance, and instruments of impact investing while working on practical case studies that reflect current developments in the field.

The course starts on 2nd October 2026 and costs €950.

Together, these new programmes reflect Utrecht University's commitment to equipping professionals with the knowledge and skills needed to navigate today's increasingly complex financial landscape. Both courses are taught by leading academics from Utrecht University School of Economics and combine scientific expertise with immediate practical relevance.