PADM 214 - Public Budgeting and Finance I

Institution:

Point Park University

Subject:

PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION

Description:

This course addresses the principles of governmental and non-profit revenue, expenditure and budgeting. A special focus is placed on the planning and management aspects of budgeting, and the associated measurements and evaluation. Prerequisite: PADM 210 or PADM 206 or permission of the instructor. Course Objectives Upon successful completion of the course, students will be able to: (1) Describe the historical, legal and ethical basis of public finance and budgeting (2) Describe intergovernmental fiscal relationships in the United States (3) Identify and explain revenue sources for governmental and non-profit organizational budgets (4) Describe the types, development and implementation of public and non-profit organizational budgets. (5) Research, analyze and present issues, policies and solutions related to public budgeting and finance.

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.pointpark.edu

Phone Number:

(412) 391-4100

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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