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Topic 8: Professional Development

SPP's Office of Career Development provides the full range of services designed to foster your professional growth and development. The office provides one-on-one assistance in reviewing resumes and cover letters, exploring career goals, identifying employment opportunities, and providing the skills needed for a successful career search. Additional information on the services provided can be found at: http://policy.gmu.edu/careerservices. Additionally, the following resources will be helpful to you as you move toward your professional goals:

  • SPP JobNet: You can review job and internship positions and connect with employers actively recruiting students and alumni on the SPP online recruitment system, SPP JobNet. This system provides an up-to-date listing of current positions and career events. Click here to register to use the system. SPP JobNet training workshops are offered each semester by the Office of Career Development. The SPP Job Net Tip Sheet (saved document) provides an overview of key functions of SPP JobNet.
     
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  • Internships: All MPP and ODKM students who do not have at least two years of related professional experience are required to complete a three credit internship for their degree. If you are not required to complete an internship, may elect to do so for credit toward your degree. You can find additional information about internships and the course at: http://policy.gmu.edu/jobsandinternships
     
  • Career Events and Workshops

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SPP tuition for in-state students is approximately half the cost of the tuition at private competitors in the D.C. area.

Employer information sessions are offered each semester with public, private, and nonprofit organizations such as the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, RAND, Third Way, and the Department of Treasury.

More than 70% of SPP students are employed while pursuing their degrees -- classes are offered in the late afternoon and early evening to accommodate full- and part-time students.