Course Code: 97600030

Course Title: Financial and resource management in educational contexts

College: IoE

Course Director: Liz Wood

Course Description: This course considers the educational organisation as an open system and the role of financial and resource management within it. Key principles that are considered include those of efficiency and equity, particularly how they can be put into operation.

Attention is given to sources of finance both private and public and the way in which finance is administered in decentralised school systems. Theories relating to costs and to funding are covered including the allocation of resources.

Budget planning is considered in relation to strategic management and budget preparation including planning using spreadsheets is covered along with financial control and monitoring. The course ends with an assessment of the linkage between finance and educational outcomes - an overview of key issues, methods and research evidence.

Assessment: Exam 80% - Coursework 20%

Course Credit: This course offers 30 credits that can be transfered to IoE Certificate, Diploma or Masters-level programmes, on consultation with the IoE Registry

Course Study Hours/Duration: 120hrs over 12 weeks

Schedule of Availability: Oct - Dec (Enrolment deadline: September)

Delivery Mechanisms: Print; Textbooks; Online VLE

Cost: £1,615

How to apply: To enquire about applying for this course, or for any other information, please contact the Course Administrator using the online Enquiry Form below