Degree
School
Overview
The Graduate Certificate in Public Budgeting and Finance provides advanced graduate study for students seeking careers in budgeting and finance in the public sector. The increasing scope and complexity of budgeting and finance in local, state and federal government have heightened the already vital importance of these disciplines within the field of public administration.
Program Highlights
- 18 credit hours
- Face-to-face classes
- Prepares students to sit for the Certified Government Finance Officer certification (see Professional Credentialing below)
Curriculum
The Graduate Certificate in Public Budgeting and Finance requires 18 credit hours beyond the bachelor’s degree, including four core courses, listed below, and two electives. Upon completion of the certificate, students will be prepared to receive the Certified Government Finance Officer designation from the Florida Government Finance Officers Association.
For more information on the curriculum, please visit the UCF Graduate Catalog.
Prerequisites: PAD 6227 and PAD 6700
Offered in fall and spring
Offered in fall and spring
Offered in fall, spring and summer
Offered in fall and spring
Admissions and Advising
Prospective students seeking enrollment in the Graduate Certificate in Public Budgeting and Finance should submit the following for consideration:
- An official, sealed transcript of each college or university attended, showing a GPA of 2.5 or better
- A current resume
- A goal statement, no longer than two pages, addressing the following:
- What is your reason for pursuing this certificate and how does it fit into your future goals and plans?
- What specific areas of public budgeting interest you?
- What previous work experience do you have in the field?
For more information on admissions, please contact our graduate advisor, Edlira Dursun.
Application Deadlines
Fall
Spring
Domestic Applicants
Jul 1
Nov 1
International Applicants
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Professional Credentialing
This program has potential ties to professional licensure or certification in the field. For more information on how this program may prepare you in that regard, please view the licensure disclosure for this program.