Money, targets and budgets overshadow life and work in colleges. The systems for funding colleges are notoriously complicated and too few people understand how they work. Too few know how and where colleges spend their money. This book demystifies college finance and provides insights that will be valuable for governors, managers, lecturers and anyone who works in the sector.
Introduction
Chapter One: The Business of Colleges
Chapter Two: Financial Management in Colleges
Chapter Three: Government Funding
Chapter Four: Fees, Contracts and Other Income
Chapter Five: People, Supplies and Services
Chapter Six: Investment, IT and Buildings
Chapter Seven: Risk, Regulation and Audit
Chapter Eight: The College Manager's Finance Toolkit
Chapter Nine: Conclusion
References