Public & Nonprofit Management

STUDENT EXPERIENCES

Experiential learning bridges classroom study with real-world opportunities. You can enhance your studies with internships, co-curricular activities and other learning experiences that include:

Community Research Institute

Gain real-world research experience through BW's Community Research Institute. The institute serves government agencies and nonprofit organizations in Northeast Ohio through services that include surveys and feasibility studies. A recent project included research for the 2016 Presidential election that was published both locally and nationally.

Brain Center for Community Engagement

Providing service opportunities at the local, national and international levels, the Brain Center for Community Engagement is a vibrant liaison for connecting students to organizations serving diverse community needs. Opportunities include one-time projects, weekly service, alternative breaks and other programs that foster civic and leadership skills among participants. It is an outstanding resource linking students to nonprofit internships.

Career Networking

Make career contacts through an advisory committee designed just for political science, public & nonprofit management, international affairs, national security and legal studies majors and minors. BW alumni and other professionals serve as resources for informational interviews, shadowing and other networking opportunities. Students can learn about careers in politics, policy, government, law and foreign service and obtain information about attending graduate or law school.

Internship in Washington, D.C.

This semester-long internship program through The Washington Center in Washington, D.C., helps students develop professional skills, earn academic credit and gain valuable job experience interning in settings that include the United States Congress, news organizations, nonprofits and law firms.

Model United Nations

A successful program in existence at BW for 40 years, Model United Nations is a series of simulations run as conferences where participating student teams from different universities learn about international diplomacy and the workings of intergovernmental organizations. The teams tackle current issues through negotiation and debate. The communication, negotiation and public speaking aspects make Model UN relevant for students of all majors. Over the years, the team and individual members of BW's Model UN and Model African Union teams have won every award at Harvard Model UN, Model NATO, Model AU, and LEIMUN, including Best Delegation.