Public Health
PHTH 5310: Budget Principles in Public Health
Lecture - 1 credit
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- Details the public health revenue and funding environment, identifies key budget development functions, and describes the importance of utilizing the budget process for sound management of the programs.
- Public health programs in public agencies and nonprofit organizations require managerial skills to assure that programs are implemented efficiently and effectively.
- Funding for public health frequently comes from governmental revenue sources—federal and state budgets or grants from government or foundations.
- It is critical that the funds are utilized well and appropriate to the objectives of the agency and program.
- Advancing the environment for public health through effective budgeting and promotion of program impact is important to support the continued funding for public health.
- The course takes students through these topics and offers them the opportunity to gain the practical experience of developing a budget for a public health program as the central activity.
Details the public health revenue and funding environment, identifies key budget development functions, and describes the importance of utilizing the budget process for sound management of the programs. Show more.