Business

While Public Affairs degrees are traditionally aimed toward public and nonprofit careers, many Glenn College graduates find success in the business community.

Companies with government relations offices, foundations, lobbyists or legal teams, as well as social entrepreneurs and government contractors, hire graduates with the knowledge to navigate the public policy landscape. 

The management, finance, analytical and leadership skills learned from our undergraduate curriculum will prepare you to go into business making a difference. 

Career path:

  • Title after graduation: Consultant 

  • Title after 5 years: Senior Lobbyist 

Example course:

  • Public Affairs 5591: Lobbying and Government Relations
    • Lobbyists shape policy through active, fundamental and legitimate governmental processes. Explore techniques and styles of lobbying and ethical considerations

Skills needed and learned in class:

  • Create strategic engagement plans
  • Build and analyze budgets
  • Navigate the legislative process and track bills through the policymaking framework
  • Research and analyze policy and data 
  • Engage stakeholders, communicate persuasively and build relationships
  • Bridge divergent opinions and polarized landscapes 
  • Integrate understanding of financial contributions and regulations 

Recent Alumni:

  • Bethany Baggett, BA, Business Analyst, Deloitte 

  • Abby L., BA, Government & Public Services, Human Capital Business Analyst, Deloitte 

  • Kyla Hurns, BA, Business Analyst, Kearney 

Featured Faculty Expert:

  • In addition to her doctorate in public administration, Dr. Girth holds a Master of Business Administration from the George Washington University where she specialized in management decision-making. Her teaching and research approach is supported by over a decade as a manager in global management consulting firm and as a certified project manager.  

 

 

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