EDUC 8804 - School Financial Management

(4 cr.) In this course, education professionals engage in a theoretical and applied examination of issues in school financial management. They focus on budgeting, budget construction, purchasing, financial planning, school-site and facilities material management, and capital outlay programs management. They also gain a practical overview on such topics as revenue sources; federal, state, and local allocations; systems and tax configurations; cost-benefit relationships; and operational finance. Additionally, education professionals consider and discuss the social, economic, legal, and political aspects in the allocation of tax dollars for public school financing.

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