URP 4360 - Budgeting and Finance in the Public Sector (3)

Introduction to public finance, focusing on local government financing methods and techniques. Operational and capital budgeting. Tax and other revenues. Short and long term financing techniques including for local and regional infrastructure. Procedures for defining capital needs and budgeting. Techniques to include exactions, assessment districts, tax districts, bonds, special sales and other taxes, local, state and federal financing. Methods of public/private partnerships for infrastructure financing.

Prerequisite(s): Graduate standing; or C- or better in URP 3370 and URP 3370L.
Grading Basis: Graded Only
Repeat for Credit: May be taken only once
When Offered: Fall
Course Category: Major Elective Course