Public financial management: planning and performance

M401

The focus of this module is almost entirely on the expenditure side of public financial management, looking at budgeting, accountability and the changes in financial management.

Study as an individual module

Topics covered

Unit 1: The Context of Financial Management
Unit 2: Budget Coverage, Classification and Structure
Unit 3: Costs
Unit 4: Accounting and Budgeting – National Level
Unit 5: Accounting and Budgeting – Sub-national Level
Unit 6: Budget Execution
Unit 7: Financial Management and Performance
Unit 8: Budgeting and Democracy

Assessment

one three-hour unseen written examination (70%)
two tutor marked assignments (30%)

Public financial management: planning and performance

M401

Topics covered​​

Assessment

Topics covered