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[johnawilson]

Hi,

I'm a young professional with experience in the non-profit and government sectors, and would love to hear what you think about joint grad programs like public policy or diplomacy versus traditional tracks like law or business.

How is the culture different at either type of program?  How about the quality of advising/mentoring or the education in general?  Are there any specific schools you are thinking of?  What should I be looking for in the process of applying?

Thanks so much.  If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to ask.

-John

[litcrittr82]

I'm not in the social sciences (anymore), nor law, nor business; but I think you need to provide a bit more information about what you're looking for before forumites will respond to your question.  If you want to practice or study law, or work in lobbying, you go to law school.  If you want a credential to earn yourself a higher salary in industry, you go to business school.  Public policy and diplomacy degrees are rather different and cater, generally, to a different set of professions.  As you know from working (as I have) government and non-profit jobs, MPPs are ubiquitous in the types of fields in which you've been employed.  Are you looking for a career change or an advancement within your area of work?  Are you looking for a higher salary or a research career? Etc.