Whether you’re interested in launching a career on Capitol Hill, learning how to manage and motivate people, or protecting the planet, a Bachelor of Science in Public Affairs (BSPA) degree equips you with the skills to make a difference. With a major in public financial management, you'll develop financial management skills to tackle the budgets of public or private organizations. You’ll study topics similar to those taught in business finance programs, but with a focus on the public sector. You’ll study government and nonprofit accounting, auditing, and taxation, and graduate ready for a career in finance with a private firm or in government.