Explore the interrelationships of the budget cycle, the acquisition process, and the mission planning of the Department of Defense (DoD). Gain an understanding of the documents generated during the PPBE process, the flow and sequencing of these documents, and their various interfaces. Learn about the information and requirements of the Office of the Secretary of Defense, the Military Services, the Joint Chiefs of Staff, and the Commanders of the Combatant Commands. This course is part of the Master Certificate in Federal Financial Management (MCFFM), and it may be taken as an alternative to Planning, Budgeting, and Performance Measurement (BUDG8180).
Students should have prior experience with budgeting processes, strategic planning concepts, conducting SWOT or environmental analyses, and developing or evaluating performance-based goals in a public sector context.
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