Whether youre 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 the ONeill School's core public affairs coursework, youll study the basics of policymaking, budgeting, and finance. Youll also pick a major and develop leadership and analytical skills that can be applied to your specific area of interest. With a major in policy analysis, you'll develop skills to identify, dissect, and improve policy by looking at every side of the story. Youll study everything from finance, economics, and law to national and international policygraduating ready to launch a career in your hometown, your state capital, Washington D.C., or abroad. Youll also have opportunities to explore global approaches to public policy by studying abroad.