Are the courses in each of the six content areas sequential (that is, do they build upon one another such that I should take them in a specific order)?

Most of the courses offered in each of the six content areas are not sequential. A local government or public authority official or employee may choose to take only those courses that are appropriate for his or her job current or future job responsibilities. A few of the courses do have required prerequisites. Any prerequisites are listed on the individual course webpages. Note that the introductory course is a suggested, but not required, prerequisite for most of the finance courses offered by the School of Government.