LEAD - 9103 Finance and External Funding (3)

Addresses issues of financial management at the federal, state, and local government levels. Topics include federal, state, and local tax policy; not-for-profit finance; educational institutions finance; privatization; economic development; debt management; and the roles of rating agencies, investment bankers, and investors. Emphasis is placed on identifying program/community needs, locating funding sources and programs, and developing the skills necessary to develop a successful funding proposal.