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DES213 Social Sciences 2 Units intermediate

INTRODUCTION TO PUBLIC FINANCE MANAGEMENT

This course introduces the principles and concepts of public finance management. It covers the macroeconomic framework, legal and regulatory aspects, and success factors for effective public financial management. Students will learn about financial reporting, auditing, budgeting, revenue management, supply chain management, and public asset management. The course also addresses fraud prevention and financial misconduct in the public sector, providing a comprehensive overview of public finance management practices in Nigeria.

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52h
Study Time
13
Weeks
4h
Per Week
basic
Math Level
Course Keywords
Public FinanceBudgetingAuditingRevenue ManagementFraud Prevention

Course Overview

Everything you need to know about this course

Course Difficulty

Intermediate Level
Builds on foundational knowledge
65%
intermediate
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Math Level
Basic Math
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Learning Type
Theoretical Focus

Course Topics

Key areas covered in this course

1

Public Financial Management Principles

2

Macroeconomic Framework

3

Legal and Regulatory Framework

4

Financial Reporting and Auditing

5

Budgeting Processes

6

Revenue Management

7

Supply Chain Management

8

Public Asset Management

9

Fraud Prevention

Total Topics9 topics

Requirements

Knowledge and skills recommended for success

Basic Accounting Principles

Introduction to Economics

💡 Don't have all requirements? Don't worry! Many students successfully complete this course with basic preparation and dedication.

Assessment Methods

How your progress will be evaluated (3 methods)

assignments

Comprehensive evaluation of course material understanding

Written Assessment

tutor-marked assessments

Comprehensive evaluation of course material understanding

Written Assessment

final examination

Comprehensive evaluation of course material understanding

Computer Based Test

Career Opportunities

Explore the career paths this course opens up for you

Financial Analyst

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Budget Analyst

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Auditor

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Public Sector Accountant

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Procurement Officer

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Industry Applications

Real-world sectors where you can apply your knowledge

Government AgenciesPublic Sector OrganizationsNon-Profit OrganizationsFinancial InstitutionsAuditing Firms

Course PDF Material

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Study Tips & Exam Preparation

Expert tips to help you succeed in this course

1

Review all unit objectives and ensure you can address each one.

2

Practice ratio analysis problems from Unit 2 to improve analytical skills.

3

Create a flowchart of the Nigerian budget process from Unit 1 of Module 3.

4

Summarize the key legal and regulatory frameworks discussed in Unit 3 of Module 1.

5

Focus on understanding the different types of fraud and prevention strategies from Unit 4 of Module 2.

6

Allocate study time proportionally based on the weight of each module in the final exam.

7

Review all Tutor Marked Assignments (TMAs) and their solutions.

8

Create concept maps linking key concepts from different modules.