Monash University Handbook 2011 Postgraduate - Unit

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Synopsis

This unit studies financial resource allocation and management within the public sector. The focus is on the theory and practice of an integrated cycle of resource management used extensively in public sector planning, budgeting and resource allocation, performance management and reporting. The unit demonstrates the importance of integrating finance into an overall planning structure.

Objectives

Our student will be able to:

1. analyse the key elements of a 'performance-based' public sector financial management framework
2. analyse key issues and trends in public sector financial management
3. apply public sector financial management theory to evaluate current policies and practices
4. evaluate the financial implications of policy objectives and competing priorities.

Assessment

Within semester assessment: 100%

Chief examiner(s)

Dr Quamrul Alam

Contact hours

3 hours per week

Prerequisites

Students must be enrolled in one of the following courses: 0105, 0319, 2099, 2778, 1065, 3801, 1506, 2643, 2642, 0200, 0201, 0028 or 1822 and must have passed MGX9270 or MPA9001 or seek Chief Examiner's approval before undertaking this unit.