COURSE UNIT TITLE

: GOVERNMENT BUDGETING

DEGREE PROGRAMMES

Description of Individual Course Units

Course Unit Code Course Unit Title Type Of Course D U L ECTS
ECO 4115 GOVERNMENT BUDGETING ELECTIVE 3 0 0 4

Offered By

Economics

Level of Course Unit

First Cycle Programmes (Bachelor's Degree)

Course Coordinator

PROFESSOR YEŞIM RABIA KUŞTEPELI

Offered to

Economics

Course Objective

This class introduces the principles of government budgeting, budgetary theory, budget types, theoretical aspects of budgeting and budget terms. The past and the current budget programs of Turkey in addition to government budgeting programs and systems of different countries are also analyzed.

Learning Outcomes of the Course Unit

1   demonstrate understanding of different types of government budgeting theories by the help of lectures and the readings.
2   recognize the differences between different budgeting systems and their effects on the economy by the help of lectures and the readings
3   recognize the budgeting system applications of different countries by making research
4   make group presentations on assigned topics countries by constructing research on the subject

Mode of Delivery

Face -to- Face

Prerequisites and Co-requisites

None

Recomended Optional Programme Components

None

Course Contents

Week Subject Description
1 Introduction and the Size of the government budget Readings
2 Public Budgeting and Democratic governance Morgan, Douglas (2002), Handbook on Public Budgeting. Introduction and Section 1
3 Functions of the budget and Budget Formats-1 Morgan, Douglas (2002), Handbook on Public Budgeting. Section II, Chp. 4, 5, 6. Andrews, M. (2005). Performance-based budgeting reform: Progress, problems, and pointers.In: A. Shah (Ed.), Fiscal management (pp. 31 70). Washington, DC: World Bank.
4 Functions of the budget and Budget Formats-1 Barg, S., Anielski, M. , Waddell, J. T. (2006), Using Performance Information in Government Budgeting and Reporting, Review of Best Practices , International Unstitute for Sustainable Development, March . Rubin, Irene S. (1990), Budget Theory and Budget Practice How good the Fit , Public Administration Review, Vol. 50. No. 2. 179-189.
5 Budget theories and Formats-2 Morgan, Douglas (2002), Handbook on Public Budgeting. Section II, Chp. 7 Zero Based Budgeting Review, Final Subcomittee Recommendatons for Health and Human Resource
6 Establishing the Budget Paramaters Morgan, Douglas (2002), Handbook on Public Budgeting. Section III, Chp. 8
7 Revenue Forecasting and Budget Implementation and Control Morgan, Douglas (2002), Handbook on Public Budgeting. Section II, Chp. 9, Section III Chp. 10
8 History of Turkish Government Budgeting Student Presentations
9 Current Turkish Budgeting System Student Presentations
10 Current Turkish Budget Balance, analysis of Revenues and Expenditures Student Presentations
11 Government Budgeting System of a Foreign Country Student Presentations
12 Government Budgeting System of a Foreign Country Student Presentations

Recomended or Required Reading

1. Public Budgeting Systems, Seventh Edition, Robert D. Lee Jones and Bartlett Publishers, Inc., 2003.
2. The Politics of Public Budgeting: Getting and Spending, Borrowing and Balancing Irene S. Rubin, Seven Bridges Press, LLC; 4th edition, May 2000
3. Kamu Maliyesi Bütçe ve Borçlanma , Mahmut Kalenderoğlu, Agon Bilgi Akademisi, 2005.
4. Handbook On Public Budgeting, Douglas Morgan, Oregon State Fiscal Association, 2002.

Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods

1. Lecture
2. In-class discussion
3. Presentations
Students will make group presentations on a topic assigned from the course outline.

Assessment Methods

SORTING NUMBER SHORT CODE LONG CODE FORMULA
1 MT Midterm
2 TP TermProject
3 ASS Assignment
4 FN Final
5 FCG FINAL COURSE GRADE MT * 0.30 + TP * 0.25 + ASS * 0.20 + FN * 0.25
6 RST RESIT
7 FCGR FINAL COURSE GRADE (RESIT) MT * 0.30 + TP * 0.25 + ASS * 0.20 +BUT * 0.25

Further Notes About Assessment Methods

None

Assessment Criteria

1. The learner will clearly define basic concepts used in government budgeting.
2. The learner will demostrate understanding of different budgetins systems.
3. The learner will understanding of past and current Turkish government budgeting systems.
4. The learner will use necessary data and other resources to elaborate on current Turkish government budget.
5. The learner will use necessary data and other resources to elaborate on current on another country s government budget.
6. The learner will discuss about the readings assigned each week.
7. The learner will make research about and present the assigned topic from the sourse outline.

Language of Instruction

English

Course Policies and Rules

1. Attending at least 70 percent of lectures is mandatory.
2. Plagiarism of any type will result in disciplinary action.

Contact Details for the Lecturer(s)

yesim.kustepeli@deu.edu.tr

Office Hours

To be announced.

Work Placement(s)

None

Workload Calculation

Activities Number Time (hours) Total Work Load (hours)
Lectures 12 3 36
Preparations before/after weekly lectures 12 1 12
Preparation for midterm exam 1 15 15
Preparation for final exam 1 15 15
Preparing assignments 1 20 20
Preparing presentations 1 7 7
Final 1 2 2
Midterm 1 2 2
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours) 109

Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes

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