Public Policy & Administration 697XX - ST-Budgeting & Financial Mgmnt

This course is designed to develop the core financial management competencies needed for success in large and small organizations. Students will learn the tools and techniques for effective planning and budgeting as well as how to control, evaluate and revise plans. The use and development of internal and external financial reports will be studied with an emphasis on using financial information in decision-making. Special emphasis will be placed on current regulations and trends as they impact public and nonprofit financial management.

Open to Masters Public Policy & Admin (MPPA) and Public Policy (MPP) students only. Students who do not meet the prerequisite may enroll with the permission of the instructor.