This course is developed by the Korea Public Finance Information Service (KPFIS) to share Korean government’s implementation and operation experience with dBrain, a Korean Integrated Financial Management Information System (IFMIS) platform. The learning materials are organized into two modules. Module 1 includes introduction of KPFIS, its international cooperation programs and the fourth generation of FMIS, dBrain+. Modules 2 introduced Korea’s public finance institutions and public finance businesses such as budget formulation, execution and settlement. The two modules provide learners an opportunity to develop capabilities for planning and implementing financial management information system (FMIS) through understanding key issues and actions to consider for successful FMIS implementation and modernization.

Module 1: Introduction of KPFIS and the Fourth Generation of FMIS, dBrain+

• Introduction of KPFIS(Korea Public Finance Information Service)

• Background of establishment
• Organization

• International Cooperation Activities

• Capacity building program
• IT Consulting
• Others

• The Fourth Generation FMIS, dBrain⁺

• What is dBrain⁺?
• Necessities for improving dBrain
• Major features of dBrain⁺
• Core technologies of the dBrain⁺

Module 2: Introduction of Korea’s Public Finance Institutions and Public Finance Businesses

• Introduction of Korea’s Public Finance Institutions and Public Finance Businesses

•  Korea’s Public Finance
•  Korea’s Major Public Finance Institution
•  Korea’s Integrated Financial Management Information System(IFMIS)

• Korea's Public Finance Businesses

• Budget Formulation
• Budget Execution
• Settlement of Account
• Asset