Related Careers
The following careers are directly or indirectly related to the study of this major. Click the job title to learn more about it. To search for more career options, visit OnetOnline.org.
Public Management and Leadership
Bachelor of Science in Public Management and Leadership (B.S.P.A.) helps develop managerial skills to help you lead government organizations at the local, state, or federal level. You’ll study public finance and budgeting, urban development and planning, and contract management while gaining unique insight into public sector challenges.
The learning goals for this program focus on public governance and policy process, leadership, managing the internal organizational context, and communication.
This degree will cover government and nonprofit accounting, auditing, and taxation—and you’ll have opportunities to explore global approaches to public finance by studying abroad.
For detailed information about this major and degree requirements, visit the departmental website and the O’Neill School of Public and Environmental Affairs’ Academic Bulletin.
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Academic information
University Division's Explore Programs tool is the place to go for academic information about any IUB major, minor, or certificate.
Open in Explore Programs- General and Operations Managers
- Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education
- Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners
- Social and Community Service Managers
- Accountants
- Public Relations and Fundraising Managers
- Public Relations Specialists
- Medical and Health Services Managers
- Emergency Management Directors
- Occupational Health and Safety Specialists
- Public Address System and Other Announcers
- Architectural and Engineering Managers
- Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers
- Social and Human Service Assistants
- Police, Fire, and Ambulance Dispatchers
Career Interests
John Holland developed a theoretical framework consisting of six general themes that describe broad areas interest relating to self and the working world. If you are interested in discovering your career interests, visit our Learn more about yourself page to learn about the Strong Interest Inventory.
This major consists of the following themes:
- Social
- Enterprising
- Conventional
Related Skills
Below is a sampling of skills related to this major mapped from the Skillscan Driver Assessment. The SkillScan assessment provides a simple 3-step process to help you learn about your strengths and weaknesses, the skills you enjoy and want to use in a career and those skills needing development. Consider taking the SkillScan assessment to better understand your skills as it relates to majors at IU.
Communication
- Speak to Groups
- Listen
- Speak or Interact
- Write
Management or Leadership
- Set Goals
- Make Decisions
- Coordinate
Student Organizations
Sample Resume
Career Guides
Our unique IU Career Guides offers the A-Zs of each field’s preferred educational backgrounds, as well as employment opportunities and insider tips, industry-related interview questions, and a lot more. Below are related career guides for this major.