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Graduate Certificate in Public Budget Management
The Graduate Certificate in Public Budget Management is a five-course (14 credit hours) curriculum that is flexible enough to meet the needs of both pre-career and in-service individuals. Taking only one class per term, this certificate program may be completed in 16 months. Should program graduates seek to continue their studies, certificate credits transfer directly into the master's in public administration degree requirements.
Career Opportunities
This graduate certificate is designed to meet the professional needs of budget or line personnel with budget responsibilities in state, municipal, township and county government agencies and nonprofit organizations (healthcare, social services, and arts). Individuals changing from entry-level, nonprofessional, professional or technical roles to managerial roles will find this certificate program beneficial.
Number of Credits
- 14 credit hours
Program of Study
The curriculum is designed to provide
students with a solid foundation of knowledge in public budget
management as well as offer enough flexibility for students to pursue
individual interests. Students must complete three required courses and
select two of the electives listed below.
- PLSC 510 Modern Public Administration (3)
- PLSC 540 Public Budget Administration (3)
- PLSC 615 Public Budget Applications (2)
Elective courses (select two):
- ECON 550 Public Finance: Analysis and Policy (3)
- ECON 551 State and Local Government Finance (3)
- ACC 546 Public and Nonprofit Sector Accounting (3) (Prerequisite, ACC 340)
- ACC 646 Financial Management of Nonprofit Organizations (3)
Accreditation
All courses in the graduate public management certificate programs at EMU are part of the fully accredited master's in public administration program.
For More Information
EMU-Livonia
38777 W. Six Mile Road
Suite 400
Livonia, MI 48152
877.818.4368
livonia@emich.edu
Read more information by downloading the fact sheet [PDF].