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Strategic Finance for Nonprofit Leaders
EDU BA027

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Description

*Only Offered for Online Ed.M. Students* This course provides a general introduction to and overview of the financial management practices and problems of nonprofit organizations. Specific topics will include financial accounting, budgeting/resource allocation, cost containment and retrenchment, and strategy development/strategic planning. Course activities will include lectures, discussions, case analyses, exercises, and outside readings. Grades will be based on written case analyses, class participation, and a final examination.

School Graduate School of Education
Credits 4
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Department Education
Course Component Regular Course
Instruction Mode Online
Subject Education
Grading Basis HGSE Student Option (Letter Graded, Sat/Unsat)
Course Requirements Must be an online EdM student
Learning Goals See syllabus
Career Focus <p>The course aims to make students better managers and consumers of financial information rather than budget officers or accountants. Through a general introduction to the financial mangagement&nbsp; practices and problems of nonprofit organizations, this course will familiarize students with the principles and techniques of financial management and control. No prior knowledge of finance or accounting is expected or needed.</p>