Overview
This Political Management program at Carleton University is an important first for Canada. It insists on ethical comportment as a guiding principle at all times, along with respect for those on the other side of a partisan divide. The program is offered through the Arthur Kroeger College of Public Affairs.
Career options
The program is designed for those who wish to work in the office of an elected politician or for organizations or companies that seek to influence government policies, such as NGOs, government relations firms, private or public sector corporations, or grassroots movements.
More information
Visit official programme websiteProgramme Structure
Courses include:
- Parliament and Parties in Canada
- The Core Executive in Canada
- Advanced Strategic Communications
- Political Offices
- Writing in a Political Context
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 12 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting
- Apply before
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Language
English
Credits
30 alternative credits
Delivered
On Campus
Disciplines
Management, Organisation & Leadership Political Science View 141 other Masters in Management, Organisation & Leadership in CanadaAcademic requirements
GPA Your GPA, or Grade Point Average, is a number that indicates how well or how high you scored in your courses on average. Usually a GPA scales between 1.0 and 4.0, however different countries and universities can have different grading systems. B+
English requirements
TOEFL® IBT The TOEFL iBT® is given online through the internet at designated testing site. The test measures your English-language abilities in an academic setting. The score refers to the total score of 4 subjects (writing, listening, speaking, and reading), each subject has a range of 0 - 30. 86
IELTS The International English Language Test System (IELTS) tests your English-language proficiency on a scale of 1 – 9. The score refers to the combined average score of 4 subjects (writing, listening, speaking, and reading). 6.5
PTE Academic PTE Academic (Pearson Test of English Academic) is a language test that enables students to demonstrate their writing, listening, speaking, and reading skills when applying to study in English. The score refers to a total score which ranges between 10 and 90. 60
Other requirements
General requirements
- An honours bachelor’s degree, or equivalent, with an average of B+ or higher.
- You must be able to show evidence of your commitment to and aptitude for political management through prior involvement in party or campus politics, grassroots organizations, political advocacy, or similar experience
Tuition Fee
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International
15058 CAD/yearTuition FeeBased on the original amount of 15058 CAD per year and a duration of 12 months. -
National
6590 CAD/yearTuition FeeBased on the original amount of 6590 CAD per year and a duration of 12 months.
- National: $6,590 – $8,388
- International: $15,058 – $21,448
Funding
Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.
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