Budget And Budgetary Procedure
- Management Sciences
- 800 level
- 2 credit units
- 99 pages
- 15 units
This course on Budgeting and Budgetary Procedure is designed for M.Sc. students in Public Sector Management. It provides a comprehensive overview of budgeting concepts, processes, and control mechanisms within the public sector. The course covers various types of budgets, including master, cash, sales, and production budgets, as well as zero-based budgeting. It also explores government budgeting practices, expenditure control, and the roles of key personnel like the Accountant-General and Auditor-General.
About this course
- Difficulty
- Intermediate
- Study hours
- 60 hours
- Maths
- Basic
- Content
- Theoretical, case study, problem solving
- Practical work
- No
- Assignments
- Tutor Marked Assignments
- Final Examination
What you'll read
The real module and unit structure of PSM829, taken from the course material NOUN publishes.
One paragraph, so you can see how it reads
PSM829 · UNIT 2: TYPES OF BUDGET
For these reasons, budgets are not only a major control device but also one of the major means of coordinating the activities of an organisation.
What you should be able to do
- Discuss the concept of budgeting and its importance in public sector management.
- Describe the different types of budgets and their applications.
- Explain the government budgeting process and the roles of various stakeholders.
- Apply budgetary control techniques to ensure efficient resource allocation.
- Evaluate capital investment projects using appropriate appraisal methods.
What it prepares you for
- Budget Analyst
- Financial Manager
- Public Sector Administrator
- Management Accountant
- Auditor
- Government
- Public Sector
- Non-Profit Organizations
- Financial Institutions
Where it gets hard
The units students slow down on, and what makes each one heavy.
- Module 2: Government Budgeting
Unit 3: Budget Process in Appropriation Bill (1)
Understanding the intricacies of the budget process in relation to the Appropriation Bill requires a strong grasp of legislative procedures and government financial regulations.
- Module 2: Government Budgeting
Unit 4: Budget Process in Appropriation Bill (2)
This unit builds on the previous one and requires a comprehensive understanding of how budgets are approved within the government framework.
- Module 4: Budgeting and Strategy
Unit 2: Capital Budgeting
Capital budgeting involves complex calculations and understanding of financial appraisal techniques, such as net present value and internal rate of return.
A suggested way through it
13 weeks, about 32 hours in total. Yours will differ.
- Week 1Module 1: The Concept of Budgeting
Unit 1: Conceptual Clarification on Budgeting and Budgetary Procedure · 2 hours
Define budget and budgeting.. Explain the role of a budget committee.. Discuss responsibility centers..
Unit 2: Types of Budget · 2 hours
Differentiate between master, cash, sales, production, and capital budgets.. Prepare a simple cash budget..
- Week 2Module 1: The Concept of Budgeting
Unit 3: Zero Base Budgeting · 2 hours
Explain the concept of zero-based budgeting.. Discuss the steps involved in preparing a zero-based budget..
- Week 3Module 2: Government Budgeting
Unit 1: Balanced Budget · 2 hours
Define a balanced budget.. Discuss the problems associated with a balanced budget rule..
Unit 2: Budgeting Process · 2 hours
Outline the stages involved in the budgeting process.. Discuss the role of budget personnel..
- Week 4Module 2: Government Budgeting
Unit 3: Budget Process in Appropriation Bill (1) · 2 hours
Explain the presentation of budget proposals.. Describe the development of draft estimates..
Unit 4: Budget Process in Appropriation Bill (2) · 2 hours
Discuss the appropriation bill and legislative approval process..
- Week 5Module 3: Budgeting and Control
Unit 1: Budgetary Control · 2 hours
Discuss the method of preparing budgets adopted by the various tiers of government in Nigeria.. State the advantages and disadvantages of the incremental budgeting method..
- Week 6Module 3: Budgeting and Control
Unit 2: The Accountant-General of the Federation · 2 hours
Describe the factors affecting the budgeting system in the public sector.. State the objectives of budgetary control..
- Week 7Module 3: Budgeting and Control
Unit 3: The Auditor-General for the Federation · 2 hours
State the powers and functions of the Accountant-General of the Federation..
- Week 8Module 3: Budgeting and Control
Unit 4: Expenditure Control · 2 hours
State the areas the Auditor-General is expected to give his opinion.. State the powers of the Auditor-General for the Federation..
- Week 9Module 4: Budgeting and Strategy
Unit 1: Operational Budgeting · 2 hours
Describe the executive control over budgeted expenditure.. Discuss the legislative control over budgeted expenditure..
- Week 10Module 4: Budgeting and Strategy
Unit 2: Capital Budgeting · 2 hours
Discuss the control over budgeted expenditure exercised by the Ministry of Finance.. Discuss the treasury control over budgeted expenditure..
- Week 11Module 4: Budgeting and Strategy
Unit 3: Budgeting and Development Planning · 2 hours
Discuss the departmental control over budgeted expenditure..
- Week 12Module 4: Budgeting and Strategy
Unit 4: Project Performance Budgeting System · 2 hours
Explain development planning.. Discuss a tool for performing a SWOT analysis..
- Week 13Module 4: Budgeting and Strategy
Unit 5: Strategic Decision Making Process, Implementation and Control · 2 hours
Explain the term project performance budgeting system.. State the steps involved in project performance budgeting system..
Preparing for the exam
- Review all key definitions and concepts from each unit.
- Practice preparing different types of budgets (cash, sales, production).
- Focus on understanding the government budgeting process and the roles of key personnel.
- Master the techniques for capital investment appraisal (payback period, ARR, NPV, IRR).
- Review all Tutor-Marked Assignments (TMAs) and self-assessment exercises.
- Create concept maps linking budgetary control and expenditure control.
Questions students ask about this course
What is PSM829 about?
This course on Budgeting and Budgetary Procedure is designed for M.Sc. students in Public Sector Management. It provides a comprehensive overview of budgeting concepts, processes, and control mechanisms within the public sector. The course covers various types of budgets, including master, cash, sales, and production budgets, as well as zero-based budgeting. It also explores government budgeting practices, expenditure control, and the roles of key personnel like the Accountant-General and Auditor-General.
How many units does PSM829 have?
PSM829, Budget And Budgetary Procedure, has 15 units across 4 modules, over 99 pages of course material. You can read it one unit at a time.
How many credit units is PSM829?
PSM829 carries 2 credit units, at 800 level in Management Sciences.
Is PSM829 hard?
PSM829 is rated intermediate level, with basic mathematical content. It is mostly theoretical, case study and problem solving work.
How long does PSM829 take to study?
About 60 hours of study, spread across its 15 units.
How is PSM829 assessed?
PSM829 is assessed by Assignments, Tutor Marked Assignments and Final Examination.
What can I do with PSM829?
Budget Analyst, Financial Manager, Public Sector Administrator, Management Accountant and Auditor.