Public Budgeting and Financial Management

3 credits · School of Public Policy

This course provides students with a foundational understanding of fiscal policy, practical knowledge of the public budgeting process at various levels of government, and a set of financial management tools and strategies applicable to public and non-profit organizations. Students will analyze the 'players, process, and politics' of public budgeting, participate in simulated budgeting exercises, and develop a set of skills for influencing, planning, executing, and managing their organization's finances. The course will culminate with a team-based project requiring students to apply the skills and knowledge developed during the semester.