In the political process, you know "business as usual" yields "results as usual."

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

Political Management is not another name for political science. We prepare you to be a political leader, to take your place in the emerging profession of politics. We take you out of the classroom to gain hands-on professional experience that you can apply immediately in your career. You'll learn the knowledge, techniques, and ethical principles you need for success.

We rely on a talented cadre of full-time professors and part-time adjunct faculty who bring the best practices of the field into the classroom, exposing students to the most current techniques in the field, as well as the full range of political views and beliefs.

• 12 courses (36-credit-hour) program
• Classes meet Monday through Thursday evenings on the GW's main campus in Foggy Bottom
• Degree can be completed in as little as one year; the usual student takes two courses a semester, and finishes in two years

Focus Areas
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.

Advanced Political Skills: Many skills in the field of professional politics work in both advocacy and electoral settings. If you dream of becoming a pollster, 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.

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.

Other Resources
Political Management Degree Requirements
Political Management Courses and Syllabi
Political Management Faculty