Public Budget Management [Graduate Certificate]

Program Overview

This program provides a foundation in public administration concepts and budgeting, with restricted electives allowing students to tailor their studies to their career goals. It prepares individuals for managerial roles in government agencies and nonprofit organizations, including budget managers and line personnel with budget responsibilities.

Program Outline

Outline:

• Required Courses (6 hours):
• PLSC 510 Public Administration Concepts (3 hours)
• PLSC 540 Public and Nonprofit Budgeting (3 hours)
• Restricted Electives (9 hours):
• Select a minimum of nine credit hours from the following list:
• ACC 646 Financial Management of Nonprofit Organizations (3 hours)
• ECON 500 Foundations of Economics Analysis (3 hours)
• ECON 550 Public Finance: Analysis and Policy (3 hours)
• EDLD 660 Grantwriting (2 hours)
• MGMT 570 New Venture Creation (3 hours)
• MGMT 617 Social Entrepreneurship (3 hours)
• PLSC 606 Fundraising for Nonprofits (3 hours)
• PLSC 615 Public and Nonprofit Financial Management (3 hours)
• PLSC 625 Local Government Management (3 hours)
• PLSC 635 Strategic Management in the Public and Nonprofit Sectors (3 hours)

Careers:

• The program is designed to benefit individuals changing from entry-level, non-professional, professional, or technical roles to managerial roles.
• Potential career paths include:
• Budget managers
• Line personnel with budget responsibilities in state, municipal, township, or county government agencies
• Nonprofit organizations (healthcare, social services, and arts)