The purpose of this course is to serve as a gateway to social, economic, and urban policy in the planning program. The emphasis is on preparing those who seek a career that will involve the development and implementation of public sector policy or a career where they will seek to influence public policy. The focus will be on applying the concepts drawn from theoretical research to real life situations where the practical limitations of resources, time and data must be addressed. Also where the challenges of organizational structure, organizational culture and individual personality must be negotiated. Guest speakers from the Federal, Provincial, and Municipal governments will be invited to share their experiences and perspectives on policy making. They will also provide their perspective on how to build a successful career in different policy making fields.