Undergraduate Catalog

BUS 452 Public Finance and Budgeting

This course explores the historical development of budgeting in the United States, the differences between public and private sector budgeting, budgeting theories, methods, processes, principles, operations, capital budgeting, long-term finance, accountability, execution and control, how the budgeting process works, where it doesn't work, how it can be improved, the level and allocation of resource use, income distribution, and the role of government in the economy. The course will also explore the impact and implications of public policy decisions to assist the student in understanding and critically assessing a range of government financial operations.

Credits

3

Prerequisite

ECO 201, ECO 202, BUS 201

Distribution

Undergraduate