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ACCORD UNIVERSITY

MASTER OF POLITICAL SCIENCE

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Overview

 

1.0        INTRODUCTION

 

M. Ats. Political Science or Master of Arts in Political is a Political Science course. The Master of Political Science provides students with specialist, in-depth knowledge of decision-making in politics. We study political decision-making from the perspective of the citizen, the politician, the policy professional and institutions, using cases from local, national, European and international politics. It

Course Name 

M.A. Political Science

Duration 

1 year 

Eligibility

Graduate in any stream.

Minimum Percentage:  60%

Admission Process 

Entrance Exam/ Merit Basis 

Course Fees

Tuition Fees: $600 ($50 / Month)

Registration Fees: $50

 

Master of Science in Finance and Economic Development

Duration

1 Year

Level

Post-Graduation

Type

Degree

Eligibility

Graduation

 

M. Ats. Political Science

In our core courses we explore:

  • How and why citizens participate in politics. Who participates and who does not?

  • How elected politicians translate their political preferences into political action.

  • What impact can policy professionals such as advisors, consultants or civil servants have on policy decisions?

  • How institutions constrain and enable the potential for political cooperation.

Courses

Sr. No.  Subjects of Study

Code

Subject Type

Sem. I

 

 

1         

Contemporary Political Theory

CPT901

Compulsory

2         

Comparative Politics

CP902

Compulsory

3         

Ancient African Political Thought

AAPT903

Compulsory

4         

Modern African Political Thought

MAPT904

Compulsory

5

Western Political Thought (From Plato to Hegel)

WPT909

Elective

6

Post-Cold War International Relations

PCWIR910

Elective

7

Research Methodology

RM911

Elective

8

Political Sociology

PS912

Elective

Sem. II

 

 

1         

International Politics

IP905

Compulsory

2

Concept and Issue in Political Science

CIPS906

Compulsory

3         

Political Thinking Since Marx

PT907

Compulsory

4

Somali Constitutional System

SCS908

Compulsory

5

State Politics with Special Reference to U.P.

SPSR913

Elective

6

Public Administration

PA914

Elective

Final Project

 

 

6

Dissertation

 

 

 

 

 

 

Career Path

Although the title of Master of Political Science is a ticket to a whole range of professions, the Master’s program is foremost a preparation for some specific occupational fields:

  • Policy officer, political advisor or external representative in regional, national or international governments

  • Researcher at academic institutions or research departments of political parties and interest groups

  • Supporting and lobbying positions within international companies and non-governmental organizations (NGOs)

  • Advisor, consultant, account manager in private sector

  • Political journalist, media officer or spokesperson.

 

Possible Future Job

 

State Legislator

Political Commentator

Lobbyist

Political Scientist

Legislative Coordinator

Corporate Public Affairs Advisor

Legislative Analyst

Public Opinion Analyst

Budget Analyst

 

 

Assessment: Dissertation

 

The M.Sc. Political Science (Top-up) aims to extend and improve the understanding and competence gained via professional qualifications and to enhance the ability of students to think strategically about management and political change within Political Science. This programme is designed for (Postgraduate) in Political Science and provides a means by which the continuing professional and personal needs of Political practitioners can be met.

This program will broaden your specialist knowledge previously gained at a professional level. In particular, the module, ‘Political Science research project’ guides you to research into the key challenges Political Science professionals face in the industry. This module aims to Political Science with the necessary skills to undertake independent project work within a Political context. The Research Methods element provides you with an introduction to research, types of research methodology, formulating and planning a research project, data collection, analysis, and presentation of research findings based upon an actual Political Science focused topic.

Faculty Email:

mps@accord.edu.so

 

 

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