POLS 566 - Budgeting & Finance

Institution:

East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania

Subject:

Political Science

Description:

This course treats budget as a policy instrument that sets priorities for government. Students study the politics of the budget process as well as its procedures. Attention is also given to fiscal and monetary policies and to using computer simulations in budgeting. This course provides graduates with an overview of the budgeting process from revenue sources to expenditure controls. Special emphasis is placed on systematic budgeting techniques such as ZBB and MBO. It requires each student to become acquainted with accounting techniques used in public agencies.

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

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Instructional Type:

Lecture/Lab

Notes:

Advanced

Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

www4.esu.edu/

Phone Number:

(570) 422-3211

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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