州和地方政府集中

The purpose of this course is to survey the principles, issues and skills of financial management in the public sector. The focus is upon applications in the public sector and not-for-profit environment. The objectives of the course are to provide students with both theoretical understanding of the topic and to develop some of the fundamental skills necessary to work competently in the field. The focus will be on preparing students to be skilled consumers of financial information who possess the ability to analyze it and make sound decisions based on their analysis.

This course will focus on the role of citizen engagement in policy making and implementation at the state and local government level. Students will learn effective and innovative citizen engagement strategies that move beyond basic legal requirements for citizen input, 比如公开听证会. 通过案例研究, students will explore innovative practices that engage citizens, 包括历史上被边缘化的群体, 公共问题识别, 问题解决和方案实施.

This course will provide an understanding of the structure and responsibility of state and local governments, 包括市, 县、特区. Students will gain a better understanding of the policy and management responsibilities of state and local governments in areas such as public safety, 卫生和福利, 教育与经济发展. 通过对最佳实践的案例研究, students will explore innovative public sector strategies utilized by state and local governments to accomplish their respective missions.