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    Nov 13, 2024  
American University Catalog 2024-2025 
    
American University Catalog 2024-2025

Public Financial Management (Graduate Certificate)


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Offered by the Department of Public Administration and Policy , School of Public Affairs , the Public Financial Management (Graduate Certificate) is designed for government employees interested in expanding their knowledge and practical skills in public financial management. The main objective of the program is to provide students with a working knowledge of basic financial management techniques that are relevant to public sector financial operations.

Admission to the Program


Open to students with a bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution.

Certificate Requirements


  • 15 credit hours with grades of C or better, including at least 6 credit hours at or above 600-level
  • Compliance with all regulations for a certificate (Graduate Academic Regulations 4.11 5 , 6 )

Course Requirements


Quantitative Methods (3 credit hours)


Complete 3 credit hours from the following:

Economics (3 credit hours)


Complete 3 credit hours from the following:

Electives (6 credit hours)


Complete 6 credit hours from the following:

Note: Course substitutions may be made with approval of the department

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