Program Overview

Course Overview

The course PADM 507, Financial Management in the Public Sector, considers issues associated with managing and accounting for performance in a public context. It covers public sector financial planning and management at both the macro level and for individual organisations.

Course Details

• Dates: 1 Jan 2026 to 7 Feb 2027
• Starts: Block Dates
• Fees: There is no fee information available for this course.
• International Fees: There is no fee information available for this course.
• Lecture Start Times: Monday 8.30am
• Campus: Pipitea
• Estimated Workload: Approximately 240 hours or 4.1 hours per week for 58 weeks.
• Points: 24

Entry Restrictions

• Prerequisites: None
• Corequisites: None
• Restrictions: Students who have already passed MMPM 504 cannot take this course.

Course Objectives

Students who pass this course will be able to:

1. Explain the application of relevant accounting standards and practices in the public sector context.
2. Explain the purposes, processes, and methods of public resource use in the context of managing public organisations and public policy processes.
3. Critically evaluate theories and models of budgetary planning, expenditure, and reporting at both the whole of government and individual organisation levels.
4. Apply the principles of public sector financial management in particular management circumstances.
5. Research and critically evaluate public accountability documents including their provision of financial and non-financial information.

How the Course is Taught

For the full course outline, please refer to the relevant course materials.

Assessment

• Assessment: To be confirmed, Mark: 100%
• Assessment Dates and Extensions: Available through the University's online learning environment.
• Mandatory Requirements: There are no mandatory requirements for this course.

Lecture Times and Rooms

• 16 February 2026 to 22 February 2026
• 13 April 2026 to 19 April 2026
• 1 June 2026 to 7 June 2026

What You'll Need to Get

You do not need to get any texts or equipment for this course.

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