Knowing the landscape and stakeholders, as well as decision-making strategies around position, communication, and relationship building are among the essential skills necessary for any effective lobbyist or advocate navigating the policymaking arena. Through student-centered coursework, students will increase their individual capabilities in these areas as well as improve their value proposition to their organization and clients alike. Moreover, the knowledge and the skills gained will be applicable to any policymaking forum, whether domestic, international, or multilateral.
