• Vision Strategy and Goals
• Competency Framework

Over a four day period, the Institute will explore:

• Business Officer's role at the University of California
• Operating principles, policies, and expectations for local practice
• Communicate expectations for business conduct across all locations

BOI curriculum is organized into core modules:

• The Control Environment
• Financial Management
• Budget
• Risk Management
• Information Technology
• Sponsored Projects
• Human Resources

Business Officers attending this program will have the opportunity to:

• Increase understanding of UC strategic directions and issues
• Enhance problem-solving skills related to the Business Officer's unique role
• Enhance decision-making skills using a broad framework of planning, internal controls, risk management and ethical perspectives
• Share best practices
• Meet and network with Business Officers throughout UC
• Dialogue with University senior management

The next BOI:

The next BOI will be held in northern California the first week of December 2012.

Participation & Costs:

Participants are expected to register between 4:00 and 6:00 PM on Monday, November 28th and stay through the end of the program on Thursday, December 1st at 4:00 PM

To help defray travel costs, sessions are usually offered once per year alternately in northern or southern California.

Presenters and Staff:

The Institute's presenters include University senior leaders and/or outside speakers. Program Coordinators, who also serve as facilitators, have all attended past BOI sessions.