Policy implementation, management, and evaluation in the American governmental system. Provides a basic understanding of the financial activities engaged in by governments at all levels in the United States. Quantitative modeling and statistical inference used for policy research, analysis, and management. Students may choose from a set of advanced quantitative topics. Year-long group research on a public policy problem, often involving the preparation of an analytic report for a client governmental agency.
Topics vary from year to year.
Twelve-week internship in an organization with a substantial public policy orientation.