MC 469: Applied Public Policy Research Seminar
Michigan Futures in the Global Economy

Each academic year, the faculty of the Center offer an applied public policy research seminar (a version of MC 499) to senior undergraduate students at James Madison College. The seminar offers the students the opportunity to work as a collaborative team in addressing a current policy issue related to the promotion of innovation and entrepreneurship.

To request enrollment in the course, students are asked to submit by October 15th a letter outlining their interest in public policy analysis and comparative political economy, and their methods background.They must also submit a up-to-date copy of their resume. Decisions regarding enrollment are made by the beginning of November.

Seminar Alumni
have gone on to graduate school in:

law
political science

and/or to work for:

Anderson Economic Group
IBM Global Services
Infosys
Japan International Cooperation Agency
MSU's Microbial Evolution Lab
Consulting Services Support Corp.
US Census Bureau
Federal Reserve Bank of New York
Skylink

2008 Seminar
Models of University - Industry Linkages in Biofuels Economy

2007 Seminar
Fostering High-Tech Entrepreneurship

2007 Reviews of Michigan High-tech Industries

• Advanced Automotive (exec summary; full report)
• Biofuels (exec summary; full report)
• Medical Devices (exec summary; full report)
• Pharmaceuticals (exec summary; full report)
• Telecommunications (exec summary; full report)

2006 Seminar
High-Tech Growth

• Report: Building Michigan's Future (exec summary; full report)
  Presentation: MSU's Board of Trustees (powerpoint)