Fahad Soomro, MA-SE
I was a career banker and used to interact frequently with government and policymaking institutions, but it was during my time as a pro-bono consultant for National Rural Support Program (Pakistan) that I was able to see the effect of public policy on the most vulnerable and fringe communities. It was an eye-opening experience that enabled me to understand the impact of public policy in the real world.
I was motivated since then to pursue a degree in public policy and found the Carleton University MA Sustainable Energy policy program to be immersive and unique as it offered a blend of engineering and public policy courses. The program is structured to widen the perspective and enable a holistic understanding of public policy challenges that are prevalent today. Within the first few months in the MA-SE program, I have been introduced to the public policy theoretical foundations and practical applications, which are the key drivers of policy formulation and analysis.