EDU 7315 - School Finance/Operations

3 cr

In this course, students develop an understanding of how schools are financed and knowledge of best practices in the acquisition of resources, budgeting, accounting, and the fiscal stewardship of the school's human and financial resources. Topics include the formulation of the budget, the development of budget priorities, the administration of budget expenditures, and administration of the school's facilities and financial resources. Class members become knowledgeable about the budgeting process and the school financial management responsibilities of the educational leader.