CPPA 303 - Public Budget Policy/Politics

Course Description

This course examines the administrative challenges that surround public sector budgetary processes. Key policy theories will be examined at all levels of government, as will the roles of relevant political and bureaucratic players. The rigours of accountability will be scrutinized. Other topics may include ethics, procurement, taxation and debt. Practical exercises in analyzing budgetary information relevant to public and parapublic organizations will be included.(Formerly PPA 600).

Requisites

Prerequisites: CPPA 102
Antirequisite: CINP 915

Relevant Programs

Level 2 Public Administration and Governance : Elective Core Courses (select 3)
Public Administration and Leadership : Electives (select 3)