How do the GSPMs political programs differ from political science or public policy programs?
The School’s curriculum focuses on applied or practical politics, not on theory-building. Public policy or public administration programs focus upon decision-making integral to the machinery of government, notably executive branch agencies. In contrast, students of political management concentrate upon the political processes that influence those agencies from outside the formal apparatus of government, through such activities as lobbying or elections. Our faculty are experienced political professionals: our full-time professors have extensive political experience, and our adjunct faculty are professionals working at the top level in the field. • For what careers does the GSPM public relations program prepare students? Public relations practitioners work for a diverse range of employers, particularly in corporations, not-for-profit organizations, trade and professional associations, government agencies, and public relations firms. Public relations practitioners also work as independent
