EDF8203

Human,Financial & Capital Resource Management in Education ( 12 points, SCA Band 0, 0.250 EFTSL)

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Not offered in 2005.

Synopsis: The management of human, financial and capital resources in education. Techniques of resource planning and management including strategic planning; scenario development; human resource planning; staff selection, appraisal and development; personnel policy formulation; costing; budget formulation and analysis; cash flow management; capital budget management and purchasing; trend and ratio analysis; cut-back management; programmed maintenance; and critical path analysis.

Objectives: Upon successful completion of this unit, students should be able to demonstrate their understanding of the political nature of resource management and the complexity of issues involved; demonstrate knowledge and skills in techniques of resource planning and staff selection; compare prevailing practices of financial and capital management in education with those of other comparable systems; and demonstrate a capacity to identify and examine research related to the management of resources.

Assessment: Assignment of 8000 words : 100%

Contact Hours: 3 hours per week