POLI 503 - Public Budgeting and Financial Management

Institution:

Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania

Subject:

Description:

Provides the knowledge base required to understand and interpret public sector budgets and the principles underlying public sector budgeting and decision making. Budget processes, influences, and tensions are explored as well as various budgeting approaches, formats, and historical developments. Emphasis is placed on developing analytical skills to interpret and design budgets and their processes and understanding the expanding role that budgets play in public sector management.

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

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Corequisites:

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Level:

Instructional Type:

Lecture

Notes:

This course is approved for distance education instruction. Distance education opportunities vary by semester. Please contact the university for more information.

Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

08/15/2023 - 08/25/2024 

Institution Website:

www.ship.edu/

Phone Number:

(717) 477-7447

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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