Models of Organizational Administration and Finance ((3 Credits))

Catalog description

In this course students survey a range of topics related to administrative responsibilities and opportunities in higher education. These include governance, accreditation, recruitment and retention, financial management practices including revenue generation, budgeting/resource allocation, and strategic planning particularly around cost containment. Students analyze different models of educational management (formal, collegial, political, subjective, ambiguity, cultural) and consider parallel leadership approaches to support an institution's preferred management model. Attendance of a face-to-face residency is required. Registration of this course will incur a residency fee.