Barr, Margaret J.,

Budgets and financial management in higher education / Margaret J. Barr, George S. McClellan. - Third Edition. - xx, 217 pages ; 24 cm - The Jossey-Bass higher and adult education series .

Includes index.

The fiscal context and the role of the budget manager Primary elements of the budget: revenue and expenses Understanding budgets Management of the budget cycle Understanding auxiliary and capital budgets Problems and pitfalls in budget management Managing budget fluctuations

"...makes an ideal text for courses in graduate programs in higher education leadership and administration...this book provides an understanding of the basics of budgeting and fiscal management in higher education, defines the elements of a budget, the budget cycle, and the steps for creating a budget, suggests ways of avoiding common pitfalls and problems of managing budgets, contains effective strategies for dealing with the loss of resources and includes end-of-chapter reflection questions and an expanded glossary of terms

9781119287735 (Cloth)

2017033424


Education, Higher--Finance.--United States
Universities and colleges--Business management.--United States

LB 2342 / B37 2018