Public Finance and Budgeting
In our current economic environment, managers in both the public and private sectors are required to understand the complexities and strategies of budgeting and fiscal management. In this specialization, explore the micro- and macro-economic models used in policy formation and the role of public finance in the process. Learn how budgets and financial reports are created and analyzed, and gain an understanding of fiscal and financial concepts, policies and management practices. Examine how domestic and international economic trends affect public service organizations, and apply economic, financial and fiscal concepts to case studies and current events.Completion Requirements
- 66 credit hours
- Foundation course (1 cr.)
- Core courses (45 cr.)
- Specialization courses (15 cr.)
- Capstone Seminar (5 cr.)
Estimated Time to Completion: Less than two years, depending on your individual progress and credits transferred. For a personalized estimate of your time to completion, call your enrollment advisor at 1-866-492-5336.
Courses
The program’s courses are 12 weeks in length and are delivered in a prescribed sequence.
| Course Code | Course Title | Credits |
| Quarter 1 | ||
| MMPA 6200 | Introduction to Public Administration | 5 |
| MMPA 6115 | Foundations for Graduate Study | 1 |
| Quarter 2 | ||
| MMPA 6405 | Ethics and Social Justice | 5 |
| MMPA 6420 | Organizational Management and Leadership | 5 |
| Quarter 3 | ||
| MMPA 6431 | Finance and Budgeting for the Public Sector | 5 |
| MMPA 6435 | Human Resource Management: Building a Capable Workforce | 5 |
| Quarter 4 | ||
| MMPA 6461 | Public Sector Economics | 5 |
| MMPA 6465 | Strategic Planning: Collaboration, Cooperation, and Coordination | 5 |
| Quarter 5 | ||
| MMPA 6451 | Public Policy Analysis | 5 |
| MMPA 6480 | Applied Research and Evaluation Methods | 5 |
| Quarter 6 | ||
| MMPA 6382 | Public Policy and Finance | 5 |
| MMPA 6390 | Strategic Context of Public Management and Leadership | 5 |
| Quarter 7 | ||
| MMPA 6730 | Finance Reporting Analysis | 5 |
| MMPA 6910 | Capstone Seminar | 5 |
Get Real-World Experience from Faculty
Blend academic theory with hands-on experience to gain skills that apply to today’s government and nonprofit organizations.
When Can I Start?
Next Start Date: September 8
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