Public Financial Management

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graduate courses, public financial management, budgeting, non-profit management

Abstract

Public Financial Management is a graduate-level course for students if public administration and non-profit management.  The course extends budgeting techniques for public and non-profit organizations to include planning, strategic management, and reporting.  This syllabus describes a course which initiates a small non-profit organization to provide students with hands-on experience with administrative controls, planning, and management.   

Author Biography

James P. Howard, II, University of Maryland University College

Adjunct Assistant Professor
The Undergraduate School
University of Maryland University College 

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2016-06-28

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