As the largest university-based local government training, advisory, and research organization in the United States, the School of Government serves more than 12,000 public officials each year.
The School of Government publishes essential books, manuals, reports, articles, bulletins, and other print and online content related to state and local government.
The School of Government offers information and services related to a wide range of topics relevant to government and judicial officials—in-person and on a variety of platforms.
The School of Government depends on private and public support for fulfilling its mission. Your gift will make a lasting impact on the quality of government and civic participation in North Carolina.
The Joseph Palmer Knapp Library houses a large collection of material on state and local government, public administration, and management to support the School's instructional and research programs and the educational mission of the Master of Public Administration program. Reference and research services are available to all residents of North Carolina, and additional assistance is available to state and local government personnel, both elected and appointed.
Must I take the Introduction to Local Government Finance Course in order to take any of the more advanced courses in the local government finance curriculum?
The introductory course is a suggested, but not required, prerequisite for most of the advanced and special topic finance courses offered by the School of Government. Each of the courses offered in each of the six content areas presumes a level of knowledge commensurate with participation in the introductory course.
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