EDUC 607 Business and Facilities Management
Business and Facilities Management will trace the development of school finance theory and practice from its earliest periods, through a variety of changes, to its present day realities, particularly as they relate to facilities management and budget planning. A broad spectrum of timely topics that deal with the management and financing of facilities will be discussed. The participant will be given the knowledge necessary to manage a variety of school related facilities in the public and nonpublic sectors. Sources of finance acquisitions for local state and federal government will be covered. Participants will gain the knowledge necessary for facilitating school construction or renovation projects. Legal and environmental issues concerning school construction and renovation will be stressed. Management of a variety of facilities and the means of financing thee facilities will be a significant part of the course.