Course

Course Summary
Credit Type:
Course
ACE ID:
UOPX-0038
Organization's ID:
MGT 546
Organization:
University of Phoenix
Location:
Classroom-based
Length:
6 weeks
Dates Offered:
Credit Recommendation & Competencies
Level Credits (SH) Subject
Graduate 3 Budgeting
Description

Objective:

To provide the student with knowledge about forecasting, evaluation and control, cost/expense allocation, benchmarks, and contributions to revenue. Participants examine the relationship of the budgeting process to the organization's strategic plan and goals.

Learning Outcomes:

  • Interrelate the budgeting function with an organization's behavioral and informational requirements
  • Identify the various types of responsibility centers and examine the budgeting focus of each
  • Identify the differences among budgets, programs and projects, and the budgeting requirements for each
  • Examine the basic steps in budget preparation an
  • Discuss how the management control task of budgeting provides the means for implementing an organization's strategic plan, goals, and objectives
Instruction & Assessment

Instructional Strategies:

  • Case Studies
  • Classroom Exercise
  • Discussion
  • Learner Presentations
  • Lectures
Supplemental Materials