PUBPOL 715: Public Budgeting and Financial Planning | Gerald R. Ford School of Public Policy
PUBPOL 715

PUBPOL 715: Public Budgeting and Financial Planning

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Level
Graduate
Term
Fall 2011
Credit Hours
3

Budgeting and financial planning impact nearly all aspects of organizational life in the public service arena. Indeed, few politicians and administrators are ever successful in accomplishing their goals without significant knowledge (or even mastery) of the budgeting process. This course focuses on understanding the theoretical foundations and hands-on applications related to budgeting. The course is organized into four major themes: (1) budget process & policy reform; (2) operating & capital budget development; (3) planning and program analysis; and (4) performance management. The course will utilize examples and exercises related to federal, state and local, and nonprofit organizations. In addition, the instructor periodically relies on speakers that are practitioners and consultants that work in the budgeting field. Download Coursemart Audio