Online Political Management Degree :: Accredited Universities

The Master's Degree in Political Management prepares you to influence the political process, be successful, and make a positive difference in your community -- whether you want to work in the local, state, national, or international arena.

The Master's Degree in Political Management's 12-course (36-credit-hour) curriculum prepares aspiring political professionals to take their place in the emerging profession of politics. Get outside of the classroom and gain hands-on professional experience that you can apply immediately in your career. You'll learn the strategy, tactics, and ethical principles you need for success.

The degree may be tailored to your specific career goals. You may choose to focus in one of the following areas, or work with your faculty advisor to select courses from several areas that meet your individual aspirations. Focus areas offered with this program include Advocacy Politics, Electoral Politics, and Advanced Political Skills.

Classes meet Monday through Thursday evenings on GW's main campus in Foggy Bottom. The degree can be completed in as little as one year; however, students typically take two courses each semester, and finish in two years

Advocacy Politics

If you want to work in lobbying, grassroots, corporate public affairs, or non-profit operations, the Advocacy Politics concentration will provide you with the skills and knowledge you need to start shaping policy outcomes immediately.

Electoral Politics

If you plan to run for political office or want to manage political campaigns, the Electoral Politics concentration will provide you with a solid foundation to work in politics at the local, state, or national level.

Advanced Political Skills

Many skills in the field of professional politics work in both advocacy and electoral settings. If you dream of becoming a pollsters, communications consultant, or fundraiser, the Advanced Political Skills concentration will give you the flexibility to customize and hone your skills in a specific area of politics. Also, with the permission of the program director, students may design a three-course sequence that includes courses from each concentration.

Entry Requirements

- A bachelor's degree with a minimum undergraduate GPA of 3.0

- The average GPA of incoming students is 3.4/4.0

- The GSPM does admit a limited number of applicants on a provisional basis (i.e. probationary status) who have work experience in politics or a comparable field that offsets their low GPA and/or GRE scores.

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The programme is informed by a belief in the importance of cultural enterprise, which is embedded into the framework structure. Core modules equip students with an understanding of the necessary knowledge of cultural management, and encourage students to consider enterprise and entrepreneurialism in this context. The programme synthesizes critical examination of cultural management theory and practices with the wider background, policies, theories and principles of working in the arts, cultural and creative industries. Cultural management within the artistic, creative and cultural contexts is becoming increasingly internationalised and the global nature of cultural management in each of the degree areas is explored within the context of international policy, funding and advances in collaborative working. This is applied within a contemporary social, political, economic and technological context and within public, voluntary and commercial sector frameworks.

The programme offers an innovative approach to creative and cultural leadership including operational and strategic management, offering professional development at a high level, encouraging learners to critically reflect on policies, procedures and practices informed by theory. The programme develops essential creative and cultural management skills. Funding and sponsorship, marketing and management of cultural and creative projects are each explored. The programme addresses the nature and process of managing a creative and cultural organisation and recognises that managing staff, teams and volunteers and strategies for workforce development are key elements of the cultural manager’s role. Alongside this, community working and education programmes form the remit of many cultural sector activities. The programme enables learners to engage with social and education policy and strategies for developing and aligning activity to meet the needs of particular communities and audiences.

Entry Requirements

Candidates should possess one of the following:

a degree in an arts related area;

a degree in a non-arts related area with a proven interest in an art form or aspects of cultural management and/or considerable relevant work experience.

International/English Language Requirements:
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International applicants are required to have one of the following English language qualifications with grades as shown below.

A British Council International English Language Testing System (IELTS) score of 6.5 (or above) with a minimum score in each component of Reading, Writing, Listening and Speaking of 5.5

Pearson Academic score of 62 (or above) with a minimum score in each component of Reading, Writing, Listening and Speaking of 51

The University also accepts many other English language qualifications and if you have any questions about our English Language requirements please contact the International Admissions Office and we will be glad to assist you.

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This degree is for you if you want to:
gain a systematic understanding of management-related problems, and conceptual tools for analyzing and evaluating management issues
develop an understanding of the discipline of management with an emphasis on the historical, political, cultural and institutional forces shaping modern business
engage with case material in a stimulating learning environment
gain the skills and competencies necessary for the development of your creative and decision-making capabilities.

Entry Requirements

To be eligible for the BSc in Business Administration you must normally* be aged 17 or above by the 30 November in the year of registration and satisfy the University’s General Entrance Requirements.

*Applications will be considered from applicants who do not meet the normal minimum age requirement for admission. Each application will be considered on an individual basis, and the decision taken at the discretion of the University of London.

If you are not automatically eligible then you will be individually considered by the University of London’s Special Admissions Panel. The Special Admissions Panel will consider qualifications which are not published under the Qualifications for Entrance Schedule, incomplete qualifications (e.g. diplomas / degrees) and substantial relevant work experience. If we cannot accept you with your current qualifications and experience, we will advise you what qualifications you could take in order to become eligible in the future.

English language requirement

The language of instruction, reading and assessment is English. To succeed on our programmes you need a good level of competence in English. If you doubt your ability in written or spoken English we advise you take a course and test in English language before enrolling on the programme.

Required standard of English

You will usually meet the English language requirement for undergraduate programmes if you:

hold a UK GCSE / GCE O level in English at grade C or above
have five years secondary schooling taught solely in English or have passed GCE A levels or IB in essay-based subjects
have passed an International Foundation programme that permits entry onto a recognised UK bachelor degree
hold a full Postgraduate award, or a full first degree or Associate degree taught and examined in English from an institute that is acceptable to the University
have passed, within the past three years, an Associate degree, Diploma or Higher Diploma awarded by an acceptable institute / polytechnic / university in Hong Kong, Malaysia or Singapore, or
have passed, within the past three years, a test of proficiency in English language from an organisation acceptable to the University.
Where an applicant does not meet the required English language level but believes they can demonstrate the required level for admission the University may, at its discretion, consider the application.

Please note if an applicant satisfies one of the above conditions yet provides evidence of a test of proficiency in English language, awarded within the past three years, which is below the University’s minimum requirements then they will be required to retake such a test before being offered admission.

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Through Grantham’s 100% online format and professionally relevant courses, you will engage in business problem-solving activities that you can later implement in your job. In addition to learning how to communicate professionally in business situations, you will also study about legal and regulatory business practices. Economic and entrepreneurial opportunities are explored.

Business Management Program Outcomes
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At the successful completion of the program, you will be able to:

Demonstrate critical thinking and communication skills

Analyze theories and concepts related to the functional areas of business

Analyze the basic theories and best practices of business managers and leaders

Engage in business problem-solving activities

Communicate effectively and professionally in business situations

Analyze economic, environmental, political, ethical, legal and regulatory contexts related to global business practice

Analyze entrepreneurial opportunities for new business ventures

Entry Requirements

Official proof of high school graduation or equivalent received and verified by the Registrar’s office by Day 49 of the first term.

If proof of high school graduation is not on file by the first day of the term, a completed Transcript Request Form must be submitted by Day 8 of the first term.

All students are required to establish participation as outlined in the Participation and Substantive Interaction Policy within seven (7) days of the term start date.

Conditionally enrolled students must have their funding plan in place within seven (7) days of the term start date.

Other Fees

Graduation Fee - $100

Technology Fee - $35 per 8-week term

Transcript - $10

International Shipping Fee - $50 per course

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Now is the time to lead in health care. An aging population, expanded access to health care and a renewed focus on preventative care are all helping to make this one of the fastest growing industries and the largest provider of jobs in the United States. Strayer’s health services administration degree develops your managerial, technical and communication skills so that you can be part of the next wave of health care visionaries.

This is more than just an advanced health care degree. A Strayer health services master’s degree gives you advanced knowledge and fundamental skills in information technology, accounting, management, ethics and human resources to make you a well-rounded candidate in this dynamic field.

Health services administration graduates can move on to biotech firms, government health organizations and pharmaceutical companies that are charting the future of human health and bringing cutting-edge technology to the treatment and eradication of disease.

ADVANCE YOUR HEALTH CARE ADMINISTRATION EXPERTISE:
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- Develop the skills, knowledge, and insights necessary to effectively develop and manage organized delivery systems in the health care environment

- Effectively develop tactics and strategies that yield ideal outcomes for various stakeholder groups of the long-term care industry in response to policies stipulated by governing entities and the external environment

- Strengthen your knowledge of the internal and external regulations and practices that are unique to physician private practice in order to ensure medical care can be provided to patient populations while protecting the interest of medical professionals

- Apply your knowledge of social, economic, political and professional forces to the management of the organization, and develop policies and practices that align with business strategies

- Develop the skills to conduct financial planning, manage financial operations and measure financial performance

- Develop effective strategic and marketing plans to position the organization for success within the complex health care environment

- Use appropriate information systems and various technologies to collect and analyze health care data

- Demonstrate analytical skills, and the application of statistical, quantitative and economic principles and tools to the health care decision-making process

- Refine your ability to apply ethical thinking and judgment to a wide range of health services situations

- Develop and demonstrate skills in leadership, interpersonal relations, conflict resolution and change management

Entry Requirements

To qualify for admission to an advanced degree program at Strayer University, we require the following credentials:

1. Proof of completion of a Baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university. Any undergraduate major will be considered, but if it varies widely from a proposed graduate major, you may need to take certain undergraduate foundation courses.

2. Satisfactory performance in at least one of the following areas:

- A minimum cumulative score of 450 on the Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT)

- A minimum cumulative score of 1,000 on the Graduate Record Examination (GRE)

- A 2.75 undergraduate grade point average on a 4.0 scale during the junior and senior years of the Baccalaureate degree (that is, the second half of the credits required for the degree, normally the last 60 semester hours or 90 quarter hours).

- Evidence of graduate potential. Special consideration may be given to applicants who show graduate potential and have a minimum of three years of professional or business experience. A personal interview with a Campus Dean is required.

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