Public Finance

Learn how to efficiently manage public resources and face strategic challenges, such as cost or aid reduction to the public sector with the Public Finance areas of study at Thomas Edison State University (TESU). Designed for employees of government and quasi-governmental agencies, local members of nonprofits and community groups, labor and employment organizations, community boards, hospitals, and more, our program can help advance your financial management career in the public sector.

Learning Outcomes

Upon completion, you will be able to:

• Discuss the role of government in providing goods and services to citizens and be able to participate in programs aimed at designing, planning, executing and delivering such goods and services
• Evaluate the results of such programs and modify future programs and plans accordingly
• Assess the needs of government financing activities and be able to locate the sources of needed information and incorporate that information into the process