This course will provide students with an overview of public sector planning and budgetary processes, the financial management systems within governmental organizations, and mechanisms for ensuring accountability. Changing structures of accountability and the merging of private and public sector budgeting, planning and management principles will be critically evaluated. Students will also be given hands on training in accessing the financial and budgetary information relevant to public and parapublic organizations. (Formerly PPA 600). Lect: 3 hrs. Prerequisites: PPA 102 or PPA 422 Course Weight: 1.00 Billing Units: 1
