Georgia Institute of Technology | Ivan Allen CollegeSchool of Public Policy
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Problem-Solving for Social Change!

he Bachelor of Science in Public Policy (BSPP) provides strong analytical, communication, management, and leadership skills to students seeking careers in public service, law, and the private sector. These skills are coupled with a solid understanding of the complex political, social, and economic forces that shape public problems and their solutions.

Students develop a valuable mixture of skillsWhy Do It?




Thinking Skills: critical thinking and logic, policy arguments, knowledge integration, decision heuristics, strategic planning

Research Skills: hypothesis formulation, data collection, qualitative and statistical techniques

Communications Skills: oral, written, electronic, social networking

Analysis and Evaluation Skills: problem definition, working with clients, management of risk, outcomes projection, evaluation methods

Governing and Managing Skills: leadership, ethical, organizational, and political skills, conflict management, project planning and management

In-service Training and Education: internships, undergraduate research projects, study abroad

Technical specialization: in-depth knowledge and expertise in the design and operation of complex systems, often in fields where science and technology evolve rapidly.

Current BSPP students should remember that the most reliable source of up-to-date information about requirements and procedures for the degree program is your advisor. Changes may not always appear promptly on the web page or in the General Catalog, so check with your advisor (and faculty mentor) before making important decisions. The BSPP Handbook will also provide detailed information about many aspects of the program.

Download our "Why Study Public Policy at Georgia Tech?" information sheet.