Overview

The Applied Politics program is designed for students interested in election campaigns, digital strategy and messaging, fundraising, managing organizations, and other political activities. All applied politics classes are delivered synchronously or asynchronously online.

Why The University of Akron?

A MAP would allow a student a foothold in the world of politics in a variety of jobs. MAP students have also earned a Ph.D. in political science or related fields.
Applied politics is a discipline that is offered by only a few universities in the United States and world.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Political Strategy
Electoral Messaging
Campaign Finance, Fundraising, and Budgeting
Digital Campaign
Scope & Theories of Political Science
Research Methods in Political Science

Key information

Duration

Part-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-16 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-16 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-08-26 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-02-26 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

Online

Campus Location

Akron, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

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English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

No GRE or other entrance exams required.
To be eligible for the MAP, Applicants must have a confirmed baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university with an overall grade-point average of 3.0 or better. No specific degree is required
Three letters of recommendation
A statement of personal goals
Official transcripts from all universities attended

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

14520 USD / year

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Out-of-State

14520 USD / year

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Domestic

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In-State

14490 USD / year

≈ 14490 USD / year

Funding

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Overview

Why The University of Akron?

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

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General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Funding

Scholarships Information

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