Course

2020 Professional Certificate in Municipal Finance – Online

October 5, 2020 - October 9, 2020

Online

Offered in English


Events in Detroit, Stockton, Flint, and Puerto Rico highlight the severe challenges related to fiscal systems that support public services and the continued stress they face given local governments’ shrinking revenue streams.

Whether you want to better understand public-private partnerships, debt and municipal securities, or leading land-based finance strategies to finance infrastructure projects, this Professional Certificate in Municipal Finance will give you the skills and insights you need as you advance your career in urban planning, real estate, or economic development.

Overview

Created by Harris Public Policy’s Center for Municipal Finance and the Lincoln Institute of Land Policy, this program provides a thorough foundation in municipal finance with a focus on urban planning and economic development. This course will include modules on the following topics:

  • Urban Economics and Growth
  • Intergovernmental Fiscal Frameworks, Revenues, Budgeting
  • Capital Budgeting/Accounting and Infrastructure Maintenance
  • Debt/Municipal Securities 
  • Land-Based Finance/Land Value Capture
  • Public-Private Partnerships 
  • Cost-Benefit Analysis
  • Fiscal Analysis for Land Use and Development Decisions

Participants will learn how to effectively apply tools of financial analysis to make strategic decisions and gain an improved understanding of the interplay among finance, urban economics, and public policy as it relates to urban planning and economic development.

Upon completion of the program, participants will receive a Certificate in Municipal Finance. 

Who Should Attend

Urban planners who work in both the private and public sectors as well as individuals in the economic development, community development, and land development industries.

Cost

Nonprofit and public sector: $1,080
Private sector: $2,025

Space is limited.


Details

Date
October 5, 2020 - October 9, 2020
Application Period
August 10, 2020 - September 18, 2020
Selection Notification Date
September 21, 2020 at 12:00 AM
Location
Online
Language
English
Number of Credits
15.00
Educational Credit Type
AICP CM credits
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Keywords

Economic Development, Infrastructure, Land Use, Local Government, Municipal Fiscal Health, Planning, Property Taxation, Public Finance