In particular, you may want to check out government agencies and international organizations, both of which need professionals who understand the dynamics of the policy environment and have the business, communication and diplomatic skills to make things happen.

Specific positions you can pursue include:

• Consultant
• Foreign affairs officer
• •Fundraiser
• •Grant writer
• •Health care administrator
• •Journalist
• •Legislative aide
• •Policy analyst
• •Research associate


Resources

Want to learn more? Check out these resources for more information on a career in public policy:

• American Society for Public Administration
• •Association of Public Policy Analysis and Management
• •Foreign Policy Association
• •National Academy of Public Administration
• •National Association of Schools of Public Affairs and Administration
• •Policy Studies Organization
• •The Washington Center