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2023-2024 Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

PUAD 303 - Introduction to Governmental B

3 Credits

This course introduces students to the theory and practice of governmental budgeting. The course reviews the theoretical development of budgeting and the budgeting cycle (or process). Topics to be covered include a variety of budget formats, the role of politics in budgeting, fiscal management, capital budgeting and debt administration, and cutback management. Attention is given to developing the students¨ analytical and quantitative skill sets through exercises in forecasting, costing, efficiency measures, and analyses.