Facilitating results for industry, business and professions
The lobbying and government advocacy certificate provides students the knowledge and skills needed to effectively communicate with government to influence legislative policymaking, executive branch rulemaking and judicial decisions at the state and federal levels on a variety of issues important within their chosen fields within business, industry and professions: for example, nursing, engineering, education, business and agriculture. Students will be equipped to lobby government on behalf of their employer, trade and professional organizations or as a professional lobbyist. This certificate is beneficial to all majors.
Is it for you?
This program will be a good fit if you:
- Aspire to be a leader in your field, business or industry.
- Are interested in regional, national and global events.
- Have strong writing and communication skills.
- Are a critical thinker and enjoy problem solving.
- Enjoy working with people.
Career Opportunities
Explore possible career opportunities with this degree:
- Public relations specialist
- Government liaison
- Government relations director
- Lobbyist
- Organizational leadership
- Administration and Management across industry and professions
Suggested Majors
Agricultural Business (B.S.)
Agricultural Education, Communication and Leadership (B.S.) - Communication Specialization
Agricultural Education, Communication and Leadership (B.S.) - Leadership Specialization
Animal Science (B.S.) - Industry Relations Specialization
Business Economics (B.A./B.S.)
Civil Engineering (B.S.)
Communication Studies (B.A./B.S.)
Community and Public Health (B.S.)
Community and Regional Planning (B.S.)
Dairy Production (B.S.)
Economics (B.A./B.S.)
Global Studies (B.A.)
History (B.A./B.S.)
Human Biology (B.S.)
Human Development and Family Studies (B.S.)
Journalism (B.A./B.S.)
Leadership and Management of Nonprofit Organizations (B.S.)
Mechanical Engineering (B.S.)
Natural Resource Law Enforcement (B.S.)
Nursing (B.S.N.)
Pharmaceutical Sciences (B.S.)/Pharmacy (Pharm.D.)
Political Science (B.A./B.S.)
Public Relations (B.A./B.S.)
Sociology (B.A./B.S.)
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