UPA 662 - Urban Public Finance

Unit(s): 4

This course examines the various public financial management techniques used by all levels of government, with an emphasis on understanding local governmental budgets and budgeting; capital budgeting; cash and debt management; accounting; and auditing. Typically taught by practitioners with experience in local government, the course connects theories of urban fiscal management with the political and policy questions that shape and impact everyday budgeting and financial decisions.

College of Arts and Sciences