Program Summary
Fall 2023
Spring 2024
Summer 2023
COST AND CREDITS - MASTERS
Cost and credits - Graduate Certificate
Rhonda Trautman, Ph.D.
Program Director
Director, Public Financial Management in the Martin School
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Program Summary
Fall 2023
Spring 2024
Summer 2023
COST AND CREDITS - MASTERS
Cost and credits - Graduate Certificate
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Designed for working professionals this rigorous, online program offers the same high quality experience as on-campus programs at the Martin School of Public Policy and Administration. As an online student, you will have access to the same nationally and internationally known faculty as on-campus students. Courses are taught in sequential, 8- and 4-week modules that allow you to actively participate as you balance work-life demands. As a student in our program, you will:
- Work with faculty that have expertise in relevant areas such as public budgeting, debt management, public sector accounting, and auditing.
- Develop practical knowledge of public finance, governmental accounting, and financial management.
- Prepare to efficiently manage the finances of public and nonprofit institutions and develop new, financially sustainable programs for those organizations.
Application Requirements
Students applying to the Masters in Public Financial Management who have not previously completed the Graduate Certificate in Public Financial Management may only apply for Fall or Spring Semesters. View the suggested course sequence for a Fall start date.
Master of Public Financial Management
- A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with a minimum cumulative G.P.A. of 2.75 or more.
- Official transcripts
- Resume
- Personal statement
- GRE/GMAT (optional)
Additional details on tuition, prerequisites, and curriculum can be viewed here.
Graduate Certificate in Public Financial Management
- A minimum cumulative G.P.A. of 2.5 or higher.
- Official transcripts
- Resume
- Personal statement.
Additional details on tuition, prerequisites, and curriculum can be viewed here.
NOTE: Courses completed as part of the Graduate Certificate (12 credit hours) can later be applied to the Master’s degree (36 credit hours).
"As a student in the Master of Public Financial Management (MPFM) program, I was exposed to instruction, strategies, and experts that directly impact my day-to-day professional life. The content is directly applicable to my job responsibilities. The experience and knowledge I have acquired, the interactions with its faculty, and the discussions with fellow students have been a positive experience. I cannot recommend this program highly enough".
Imagine Your Future
Budget Analysts
Budget analysts help public and private organizations plan their finances.
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics | Click the link for more info.
Median Salary
$79,940
per year in 2021
Number of Jobs
50,400
in 2021
10 Year Job Outlook
1,400
new jobs (average)
Imagine Your Future
Financial Managers
Financial managers create financial reports, direct investment activities, and develop plans for the long-term financial goals of their organization.
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics | Click the link for more info.
Median Salary
$131,710
per year in 2021
Number of Jobs
730,800
in 2021
10 Year Job Outlook
123,100
new jobs (average)
Federal Financial Aid and Certificate Programs
Please note that federal financial aid is not available for certificate programs, but other financial resources may be available on the Financial Aid page.
Contact
Rhonda Trautman, Ph.D.
Program Director
Director, Public Financial Management in the Martin School
Rhonda.Trautman@uky.eduMartin School of Public Policy and Administration
407 Patterson Office Tower
Lexington, KY 40506-0027
859.262.3132
Students Residing Outside of Kentucky
If you will live outside of Kentucky while completing your program, please check the Out of State Student page to confirm that the program can be offered in your state, and if relevant, that it meets professional licensure requirements in your state.