Oct 23, 2026  
2026-2027 Academic Catalog 
  
2026-2027 Academic Catalog
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PAD 251 - Public Finance & Budgeting


Lecture: 3
Credits: 3

This course provides an overview of the public finance and budgeting processes used in the allocation of public resources to meet differing public interests. Topics include the political environment, government expenditures, revenues, taxation, budgetary process theories and techniques, and the relation of government finance to the economy. Upon completion, students should be able to recognize impacts of government revenue and expenditure policies and understand the role of budgeting in executing governmental policy.

State Course Code S24137

Competencies/Student Learning Outcomes
Competencies/Student Learning Outcomes 1. Define budgetary process theories and techniques. 2. Describe the impacts of government revenue and expenditure policies. 3. Describe the relation of government finance to the economy. 4. Explain the role of budgeting in executing government policy.



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