MPA 623E - Performance Budgeting in the Public Sector

Institution:

California State University-Northridge

Subject:

Master of Public Administration

Description:

The demand by public officials to determine the efficiency and effectiveness of public service delivery and the way in which the organization allocates its resources has led to a greater emphasis in the utilization of performance measurement techniques. This course provides students with a foundation in the concepts, terminology, and methods of public sector budgeting and financial administration. Various techniques of budgeting including line item, performance, program and zero-base are covered in this course, with an emphasis on performance budgeting. By using real world examples, students will evaluate various approaches to public budgeting and analyze how performance measures may be incorporated into the public budgeting environment.

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.csun.edu

Phone Number:

(818) 677-1200

Regional Accreditation:

Western Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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