Financial Management in Indigenous Governments and Organizations

1.5 credits · Undergraduate

Managing financial resources effectively is a primary responsibility of leaders/administrators. Provides an overview of how Indigenous governments are financed and tools used to care for money systematically and transparently. Learning focuses on resource allocation, budgeting, control and accountability for governments and organizations. Students develop practical financial skills needed to make appropriate management decisions. Topics of special interest to Indigenous governments include taxation, housing, performance management, and communicating important financial information to decision-makers.