51386 PUBLIC SECTOR RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
FACULTY OF BUSINESS
Full Unit Specifications
(Variations may occur between Day & External Offerings)
Credit Points 1.00
Synopsis
Public sector managers are expected to manage resources effectively
and efficiently and to use financial and budgeting processes as key
techniques in management tasks of setting priorities, and implementing
and evaluating programs. This unit seeks to give students a full
understanding and appreciation of public sector resource management
issues with particular focus on financial and budgeting processes at
Commonwealth, State and local government levels. The distinctive
nature of the public sector in resource management is emphasized.