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Master of Science in Political Science

Advanced training in political theory, public policy, and geopolitics — preparing analysts and researchers to influence decision-making at national and international levels.

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Degree
Master of Science
Format
100% Online
Duration
2 years · 5 quarters
Credits
65 total

Program Overview

A master’s program that deepens comparative political analysis, public policy management, and applied research, culminating in an original research thesis.

Why Study This Master’s?

Advanced Political Analysis
Contemporary political theories and applied quantitative methods.
Public Policy Focus
Policy management and evaluation across North American and continental contexts.
Original Research
Culminates in a research thesis with final presentation.

What You Will Learn

✓Contemporary political theories
✓Quantitative methodology applied to politics
✓Geopolitics and international relations
✓Public policy management

What You Will Work In

✓Political and risk analysis
✓International bodies and diplomacy
✓Public policy management
✓Academic research in political science

Curriculum (65 Credits Total)

Semester 1
FIPO 100Philosophy and Politics3 Cr
TPCO 101Contemporary Political Theories3 Cr
MPPU 102Public Policy Management3 Cr
ANDP 103Political Analysis and Debate3 Cr
Semester 2
MCCP 200Applied Quantitative Methodology in Political Science3 Cr
TNPO 201Normative Theories of Politics3 Cr
MET 230Research Methodology I: Structure3 Cr
INPP 231Political Institutions and Parties3 Cr
Semester 3
PONA 300Public Policy in North America3 Cr
PPAL 301Continental Public Policies3 Cr
ECPO 302Political Economy3 Cr
MMAP 303Models and Methods Applied in Politics3 Cr
Semester 4
MET 231Research Methodology II: Thesis Proposal3 Cr
POCE 400Comparative Politics and Strategies3 Cr
COIP 401Political Behavior and Identity3 Cr
RITR 402Public Relations and International Treaties3 Cr
Semester 5
GERE 500Geopolitics3 Cr
SPCO 501Security, Peace, and Contemporary Conflicts3 Cr
COMP 502Political Communication and Marketing3 Cr
OMRI 503International Relations Bodies and Management3 Cr
Semester 6
MDV 801Thesis Presentation5 Cr
Semester 7
TEDG 104Theory of Democracy and Governability3 Cr
ECAL 105Political Economy in Latin America3 Cr
MOGC 106Continental Government Models3 Cr
IDPO 107Political Ideology3 Cr
SIAL 108Political Party Systems in Latin America3 Cr
ONUO 109Analysis of the UN and OAS3 Cr
TLCO 110Free Trade Agreements: Pros and Cons3 Cr
SISNO 111North American Electoral System3 Cr
SISAL 112Latin American Electoral System3 Cr
FUOE 113Role of the Electoral Observer3 Cr
SISTE 114European Political System3 Cr
SISTE 115Asian Political System3 Cr
DEAF 116Differences in Anglo, French Law3 Cr
ANPA 117Sociopolitical Analysis of African Countries3 Cr
AMEM 118Analysis of the World Economy: Dollar–Yuan3 Cr
CIBER 119Cybersecurity and Artificial Intelligence4 Cr

At a Glance

✓5 academic quarters plus thesis presentation
✓65 total program credits
✓Final research thesis
✓Open to graduates in political science or related fields
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