Postgraduate Diploma in Public Financial Management
Programme Director: Mr Norman Flynn
Programme Description
Organisations need managers with a thorough understanding of public finance so that they can make financial decisions and design and operate financial systems for collecting, spending and accounting for public expenditure. Depending on which options you choose, this programme will enable you to make decisions about investment projects, when and how to use privatisation and public-private partnerships, and how to manage the financial relationships between national and sub-national governments.If you have any further questions about the overall programme content and its suitability for you, please email Mr.N.Flynn@soas.ac.uk.
Careers
Students of this programme will receive an invaluable preparation for high level appointments in government, public services, international organisations and NGOs. The programme is endorsed by ACCA. If you are already an ACCA member the qualification will be a useful way to improve your expertise to enable you to practise in government finance.Entry requirements
You should have a good first degree in a social sciences discipline or another appropriate discipline from a recognised university (qualifications in other subjects will be assessed on their merits). Previous education and experience without a first degree will be considered if qualifications are judged to be equivalent to a first degree and included suitable preliminary training.Language requirements
You will require a high level of English language ability in reading, writing, and study skills. If English is a second language, you may be asked to provide evidence of language ability as tested by the British Council, GMAT or another registered body. For further information see the university regulations.You are required to have internet access to participate in this programme.
Programme length
The programme takes a minimum of one year to complete. Each course lasts eight weeks. You are registered for a maximum of five years.2009/2010 Study Calendar
Programme structure
You will study four courses selected from the list below.Core courses
- Public Financial Management: Planning & Performance
- Public Financial Management: Revenue
- Public Financial Management: Reporting & Audit
- Privatisation & Public-Private Partnerships
- Project Appraisal & Impact Analysis
- Decentralisation & Local Governance
