Public Policy Analysis
Offered at IU Bloomington by Kelley School of Business
About
Students who are interested in the effect that government policy has on business decisions may want to consider the public policy analysis major. Public policy analysts are often involved in key decisions with top management to integrate governmental regulations into corporate strategy.
With an undergraduate degree from the Kelley School of Business, you'll be able to:
- Analyze and interpret the economic, social, political, legal, cultural, and technological influences that drive the global economy.
- Evaluate a region or nation for business investment or expansion.
- Develop a comprehensive knowledge base in each essential division of business and understand the important relationships among finance, marketing, operations, and leadership.
Most public policy analysts are involved in a wide variety of projects, so having a broad education in both public policy and business administration gives graduates a great view of how decisions are made at the regional, national, and international levels.
Public policy analysis majors often work as analysts in regulated industries, such as public utilities, performing a wide variety of tasks as opposed to highly specialized work. They are also employed in the fields of banking, manufacturing, transportation, utilities, insurance, real estate, finance, mining, and retailing. Many trade associations, consulting firms, and governmental agencies employ public policy analysts.