Public Sector Financial Management Coursework: Overview and Guidance The assessment task 

Students must produce a 2,000 word portfolio. A portfolio is a patchwork assessment which allows you to develop several components over the course of the module which you bring together at the end to submit as one document. Each element relates to different topics and skills explored in the module, introduced in lectures and explored in seminars. Appropriate examples and guidance will be provided through seminars and Moodle.

 During the module you will be introduced to various elements of analysis which inform financial decision making. For your assessment you will complete short activities related to these in relation to one of the provided topics: 

• Elder Care 

• Removal of household waste 

• Tobacco control 

• Adult literacy

•Green travel options

•Housing for refugees

• Youth unemployment 

• A new museum for your city 

More scenario information and background information on these topics is shared overleaf. The portfolio will consist of the following items (2000 words total): 

1) A brief introduction to the policy area you have chosen, and PESTLE analysis of issues relevant to that policy topic which may impact financial decision-making (approximately 500 Words). 

2) Recommendations and justification for a service delivery option (approximately 1000 words), including:

 • Description of two potential programmes, policies or interventions for service delivery 

• Atrentoptons for serice daivery futher detals on your analys can tse included in your appendices) 

• A note of financial controls 

3) A reflective review on learning from this module (approximately 500 words). 

Approaches to constructing each element of the coursework will be explored in lectures and seminars throughout the module. Further information, and a template with examples will also be available on Moodle.