BA in Public Management, Leadership and Policy in Columbus United States | Ohio State University

The public management, leadership, and policy program equips students with expertise in governance, leadership strategies, and policy development, while enhancing their capabilities in data interpretation, economic principles, and fiscal policy. This curriculum cultivates professional competencies in administration, decision-making, and critical analysis, coupled with focused expertise in specific policy or management domains. At the John Glenn College of Public Affairs, we dedicate ourselves to nurturing the next wave of public service innovators capable of addressing intricate societal challenges and driving meaningful civic transformation. Whether aspiring to combat local housing insecurity, address fiscal sustainability at the national level, or expand access to education for disadvantaged women worldwide, a Glenn College education delivers the necessary toolkit of abilities, understanding, and practical exposure. The program's foundation consists of core public administration classes from the Glenn College, supplemented by coursework in political science and economics. Students can further tailor their education through various concentration options and supplementary minors available across university departments. Specialization possibilities encompass areas like nonprofit administration, community development initiatives, metropolitan governance strategies, and learning policy frameworks. The academic journey culminates with an original research project focused on a student-selected policy issue.