The certificate in budgeting and public finance provides course work in the theoretical and practical foundations of public budgeting and in the formulation and evaluation of public budgets, as well as the complex choices of economic reasoning in response to resource allocation in the process of formulating and implementing public budgets. The courses in the certificate provide a background in budget policy and process, characteristics of public revenue and expenditure, and governmental accounting and financial reporting. This certificate is particularly suited for those who are, or envision becoming, budget analysts or financial management officers in public agencies at any level of government.
*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution
January 2025
Foggy Bottom Campus
800 21st St NW,
Washington, DC,
Washington,
20052, West, United States
*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution
August 2025
Foggy Bottom Campus
800 21st St NW,
Washington, DC,
Washington,
20052, West, United States
Applicants must hold a Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited college or university. Applicants who have earned their degrees outside of the US must hold degrees from institutions in compliance with their national standards.
*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.
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