Public Affairs and Policy Management

 Skills and knowledge you may gain from your program:

• Demonstrate an understanding of the political, economic, social and legal processes, practices and interactions that shape public institutions and organizations
• Identify and methodically analyze policy issues in a domestic or international context
• Clearly communicate knowledge of public policy in verbal and written form
• Research, analyze and evaluate public policy to help formulate improved policy strategies
• Identify relevant policy issues in order to develop and propose possible solutions
• Explain the ethical dimensions of developing public policy
• Debate public policy in a variety of academic and non-academic contexts
• Engage in public advocacy while integrating the interest of stakeholders and community

Careers

• Accounting
• Administration
• Asset Management
• Business Analysis
• Business Development
• Communications
• Consulting
• Development Management
• Marketing
• Policy Analysis
• Project Management
• Quality Assurance
• Research
• Writing and Editing

Job Titles of Program Graduates:

• Campaigns Officer in Non-Profit
• Community Development Coordinator in Municipal Government
• Development Manager in Non-Profit
• External Communication Vice-President in International Non-Profit
• Grant Writer in Non-Profit
• Knowledge Management and Communication Consultant in Non-Profit
• Member of Parliament
• Post Grad Researcher in Higher Education
• Program Officer in IT
• Program Officer in Non-Profit
• Public Relations and Marketing in Food Marketing and Sales
• Research Officer in Federal Government
• Senior Economist in Federal Government
• Senior Policy Analyst in Federal Government
• Student Leadership Development Coordinator in Non-Profit
• Teacher in ESL Language School