SWRK 754 - Fiscal Management and Management Information Systems for Nonprofit Organizations

Institution:

University of Pennsylvania

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Description:

Macro Practice Elective. Effective fiscal management and the development of integrated management information systems are two of the leadership responsibilities shared by senior administratiors of all not-for-profit organizations. Building on the content of both the foundational (including SWRK715) and advanced macro practice curricula (SWRK708&SWRK718),this course will introduce students to the stewardship responsibilities incumbent on administrators of not-for-profit organizations in allocating and accounting for the use of all fiscal, human and other resources under their control. Special emphasis in this course will be placed on identifying principles of financial planning and accountability, the development of effective electronic systems for tracking and monitoring the use of financial resources, the integration of agency-specific financial information into larger reporting and accountability systems, and the application of these principles to enhancing organizational effectiveness and efficiency. Attention also will be given to identifying and resolving ethical dilemmas confronted by organizational managers as they seek to optimize use of the fiscal and other resources for which they are responsible.

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3.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.upenn.edu

Phone Number:

(215) 898-5000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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