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.
You should have a recognised UK Bachelor's degree, or international equivalent, in a social science discipline. Qualifications in other subjects will be assessed on their merits. Your application may be considered if you have previous education and experience, equivalent to a degree-level qualification, which includes suitable preliminary training. All international applicants must be able to show that their English is of a high enough standard to successfully engage with and complete their course at SOAS.
Students of this programme will receive an invaluable preparation for high level appointments in government, public services, international organisations and NGOs.
Modules
Financial Reporting - 30 credits
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Macroeconomic Policy and Financial Markets - 30 credits
Open
Public Financial Management: Audit and Compliance - 30 credits
Open
Public Financial Management: Planning and Performance - 30 credits
Open
Public Financial Management: Revenue - 30 credits
Open
The IMF and Economic Policy - 30 credits
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