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Gain Skills to Manage Your Organization’s Financial System
Utilize fiscal and governmental aspects of budgeting, taxes, and financial management on an organizational level.
Lead the development of organizational budgets.
Identify public policy issues in governmental and not-for-profit accounting and federal budgeting.
Manage and resolve resource constraints and transparency and accountability demands.
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Who Should Apply?
Penn State's Graduate Certificate in Public Budgeting and Financial Management is designed for administrators and professionals who seek to advance their knowledge and skills in budgeting and finance as they relate to government and nonprofit organizations.
Convenient Online Format
This program's convenient online format gives you the flexibility you need to study around your busy schedule. You can skip the lengthy commute without sacrificing the quality of your education and prepare yourself for more rewarding career opportunities without leaving your home.
A Trusted Leader in Online Education
Penn State has a history of more than 100 years of distance education, and World Campus has been a leader in online learning for more than two decades. Our online learning environment offers the same quality education that our students experience on campus.
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