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Program Requirements
The professional development certificate program is designed for mid-level parliamentary staff who have the potential to reach the highest levels of parliamentary management. The curriculum is based on international best practices focusing on their application to parliamentary settings within different political systems and cultures. Combining theory and practice, the program uses a blended learning methodology of face-to-face and online courses. By equipping parliamentary staff to become the 'corporate memory' of parliament, the program helps build the legislatures of tomorrow.
This program is offered in English and must be completed within 2 years.
Required Courses
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CBUS 244 Current Trends in Parliamentary Administration (3 CE units)
Overview
Business : This course provides an overview of democratic principles, core functions of parliament, parliamentary procedures and practices, as well as current trends and issues in parlimentary administration. Each participant will be assigned a mentor, who will be available for consultation and guidance throughout the entire program.
Terms: Summer 2017
Instructors: Stapenhurst, Frederick; Belisle, Paul; Staddon, Anthony (Summer)
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CBUS 248 Public Financial Management (3 CE units)
Overview
Business : This course looks at the system of rules, processes, procedures and regulations through which decisions on financial resources are made and implemented.The course aims to provide a basis for better understanding of core concepts, objectives, and issues in public financial management (PFM) as they relate to the functions of the legislature. Particular focus is placed on how PFM impacts three levels of budgetary outcomes: aggregate fiscal discipline, allocative efficiency and operational performance.
Terms: This course is not scheduled for the 2016-2017 academic year.
Instructors: There are no professors associated with this course for the 2016-2017 academic year.
School of Continuing Studies—2016-2017 (last updated Aug. 26, 2016) (disclaimer)