Budget and Fund Management for Research Administration

Millions of dollars in research funds are awarded each year by federal and state agencies and private foundations to basic research institutes, companies, and universities. Skilled research administrative professionals are needed to help scientists run their research programs and require increasingly sophisticated knowledge in managing how those funds are spent. This introductory course is designed for those who would like to learn the basic skills of research administration, including understanding the institutional context, and basic techniques for developing spending guidelines and monitoring purchasing spending from multiple sources of grant funding.

Course Number: BUSA-40723   Credit: 2 units