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Governance and financial management of educational institutions

Course Description: The course covers the clarification of basic concepts related to the governance and finance of educational institutions. It includes the objectives of educational institution governance, principles and controls of educational institution governance in the Kingdom, financial management and finance, its sources and theories, financial management and financial decisions, financial investment, equity, methods and standards for evaluating financial performance in educational institutions, as well as methods for calculating cost-benefit and forecasting financial needs.

Credits: 2

Objectives of the course :

The course aims to introduce the student to the different concepts in the governance and financing of educational institutions, and to familiarize him with the philosophy, justifications, and objectives of educational institution governance. It also aims to identify the principles and regulations of educational institution governance in the Kingdom, develop and enhance students' skills in making and analyzing financial decisions for schools, identify the requirements of capital management, funding sources, and financial forecasting methods, and acquire the skill of analyzing financial ratios and innovating new funding formulas and sources. .

Course outputs :

Knowledge and Understanding
The student will understand the governance of educational institutions, its objectives, principles, and controls.
The student will understand how to manage risks, techniques, and applications from a technical perspective. .
The student reviews the concepts of financial management, its sources, theories, management, and investment. .
The student reviews the methods and criteria for evaluating financial performance in educational institutions. .
– The student knows how to manage capital and the financing structure. .
- The student will learn methods for calculating cost, revenue, and forecasting financial needs for educational institutions. .
The student will be familiar with contemporary models of how educational institutions are governed and funded. .
2- Skills:
The student understands the differences between financing for government and private institutions. .
The student compares the financial and technical problems and challenges facing educational institutions. .
– The student analyzes cost and revenue calculation methods and financial need forecasting.
The student explains how to manage risks theoretically and practically from real-world field experience. .
The student leads a working group to discuss a method for evaluating the financial performance of educational institutions. .
Discusses and expresses his opinion in front of his colleagues.
The student explains the causes of financial and funding problems and whether technology has limited the increase of these risks and problems. .
Master self-research skills on course-related websites.
– Practices collaborative learning skills in completing various tasks and activities.
Effectively communicates with peers in work teams to accomplish various activities.
– The student uses the computer to present some course vocabulary using presentation software.
3 Values:
He collaborates with his colleagues in completing classroom activities.
– Adheres to the ethics of scientific research.
Works well with peers and teams to complete various activities.

Additional information:

Learning Resources and Facilities
1. List of learning resources:
Primary References for the Course:
- Mohsen Ahmed Al-Khudhayri, Corporate Governance, Nile Arab Group, Cairo, 2007-
- Asaad Hameed Al-Ali, Financial Management. Scientific and Applied Foundations, Wael Publishing and Distribution House, Amman, Jordan, 2010
Supporting References
Hamza Al-Zubaidi Mahmoud, Fundamentals of Financial Management, Al-Warraq Foundation, Amman, Jordan, 2004
Khalil Sufian Al-Manaseer, Financial Decisions and Their Impact on Strategic Decision Making, Jabal Al-Zaman House, Amman, Jordan, 2010
Al-Shammari, Nasser (2014). The degree of practice of educational zone managers of governance and its relationship to the level of social responsibility from the perspective of school principals in the State of Kuwait. Master's thesis. Middle East University, Amman. .
- Muflih Muhammad Aql, Introduction to Financial Management and Financial Analysis, Dar Ajnadain Publishing and Distribution, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, 2006
Ahmed Yousef Abdelwahab, Finance and Financial Institutions Management, Amman, Jordan, 2004
- Abd Al-Wahhab Yousef Ahmed, Finance and Institution Management, Dar Al-Jami'iyah, Alexandria, Egypt, 2-8 In Education Between Excellence Indicators and Accreditation Standards. 3rd ed. Amman: Dar Al-Masirah for Publishing, Distribution, and Printing.
Electronic Resources Saudi Digital Library (Arabic and International Databases)
Other:
Scientific journals, reports, official regulations, and scientific conferences

Last Updated: 2026-05-11