PPOL 715B Government Financial Managemen

PPOL 715. GOVERNMENT FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT (Credit, 3 hours) This course builds on the concepts covered in a Masters level government financial management course. Emphasis placed on the application of various theoretical framework and technique in the analysis of critical issues in government finance. These issues include but are not limiited to taxation and expenditures, state and local government debt management, pension funds management and the social security, and other current issues in public finance. Also, issues related to intergovernmental relations and performance auditing is introduced for in-depth analysis. The course will provide practice in analyzing the effects of government fiscal polices and economic development. There will be an in-depth review of many theories and models related to Government Financial Management. Several readings will be directed toward exploring current issues which will be useful in preparing students for the comprehensive examination. (Prerequisties: PADM 531 or PADM 711)

Credits

3

Cross Listed Courses

Prerequisite

PADM 531B PADM 711B