Bachelor of Arts - Policy Studies

• About the program
• What our students can do for you
• Student availability
• How to hire a student

About the program

Policy Studies is the integration of politics and economics in both the public and private sectors at the level of policy determination. While it is related to the disciplines of political science and economics, it is a field of study in its own right. The Bachelor of Arts - Policy Studies program has a unique, integrated curriculum, which includes one paid and supervised internship.

The 4-year degree includes interdisciplinary coursework in Political Science, Economics, Methodology and Statistics, Canadian Public Finance, Comparative Government and Politics, Entrepreneurship Studies, International Relations, International Trade, Public/Private Law Principles, Computer Science, Managing and Implementing Public Policy, Technical Writing, and Politics and the Media.

With their intensive training and practical experience, graduates of the Bachelor of Arts - Policy Studies program will be in an excellent position to take advantage of the growing demand for their skills. Graduates will be qualified for policy-relevant positions in private, public, and not-for-profit settings. Labour market factors influencing this need include current and projected attrition rates of professionals in existing policy-related positions, population growth with an increasing need for policy-related services, and the increasing regulatory complexity of the new global economy.

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What our students can do for you

• Apply theoretical reasoning and analytical abilities
• Conduct quantitative and computer analysis, contribute writing and presentations
• Engage in evolving relationships between business, governments, and interest groups
• Apply knowledge of political climate, levels of government and structure
• Understand the impact of globalization, world politics, and economic forces
• Analyze trends, conduct research and information retrieval
• Interact effectively with and gather information from interest groups
• Participate in analysis, development, and evaluation of policy proposals
• Practice communication and group effectiveness

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Student availability

Students are available for internships year-round with the highest availability from May to August.

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How to hire a student

Our recruiting process is convenient and cost-free.

Post online

You can post a job online or provide a detailed job description to the Work Experience Coordinator. Postings submitted online will be verified by a Work Experience Coordinator. 

Note: new postings are subject to approval by Career Services and program faculty.

For more information contact:

Alex Hamilton
Work Experience Coordinator
Phone: 403.440.8857
e-mail: ahamilton@mtroyal.ca
 

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