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POGO8080 Organisational Finance and Budgeting

Offered By Policy and Governance Program
Academic Career Graduate Coursework
Course Subject Policy and Governance
Offered in First Semester, 2011 and First Semester, 2012
Unit Value 6 units
Course Description

The course provides a user perspective on the role of financial reporting and analysis of organisations in a public sector context and budgeting with such organizations.  Through a series of seminars, case studies and exercises, you will acquire confidence in using the concepts and vocabulary of accounting and finance and an ability to analyse organisational performance and resource allocation.  You will become familiar with the format and use of financial statements and the role of accounting in making decisions.

Indicative Assessment

Assignments: 40%, Examination: 60%

Course Classification(s) SpecialistSpecialist courses are designed for students having reached 'first degree' level of assumed knowledge, which provide for the acquisition of specialist skills; or 'second degree' and higher level of knowledge; or for transition to research training programs; or knowledge associated with professional accreditation.
Areas of Interest Policy Studies
Programs Master of Public Policy
Academic Contact Professor Keith Houghton

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