The Graduate Certificate in Public Financial Management (PFM), offered through the School of Public Policy, prepares professionals for leadership positions in the finance and budget areas of public and nonprofit organizations. 

Location

• Hartford Campus

Modality

• In Person

The four course PFM Certificate is composed of 12 credits of coursework.

Course List

Course	Title	Credits
Certificate students must complete four of the following 3-credit graduate courses.		12
PP 5317	Capital Financing and Budgeting
PP 5318	Financial Management for Public Organizations
PP 5326	Public Investment Management
PP 5349	Public Procurement and Contracting
PP 5364	Public Finance and Budgeting
PP 5373	Budgeting in Public Service Organizations
PP 5374	Topics in Financial Management
Total Credits		12

Other courses may be used with Graduate Program Director approval.

Learning Objectives

1. Understand the proper ways to track revenue and spending.
2. Understand the analytic tools to analyze and maintain an excellent financial position.
3. Understand the major financial issues facing public and nonprofit organizations.
4. Assess and implement appropriate financial systems.
5. Act efficiently, effectively, and ethically.