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Master of Political Management at Carleton University

Carleton University, Canada

Programme overview

Master of Political Management is a graduate programme at Carleton University offered through Clayton H. Riddell Graduate Program in Political Management (Faculty of Public and Global Affairs).

Faculty: Faculty of Public and Global Affairs  |  Department: Clayton H. Riddell Graduate Program in Political Management  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

What you will study

Programme requirements total 5.0 credits.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Applicants must: hold an honours baccalaureate or equivalent with at least high honours standing; and demonstrate a commitment to and aptitude for political management through prior involvement in party or campus politics, grassroots organization, political advocacy, or similar experience. Although there is no formal second language requirement for the degree, individuals preparing for political professions in Canada should have or develop a facility in French. Applicants whose first language is not English, or who have not completed a previous degree at an English-language university must demonstrate fluency in English via any one of the criteria outlined in the general regulations of the Graduate calendar. Accelerated Pathway The accelerated pathway to the Master of Political Management (MPM) degree is a flexible and individualized plan of graduate study.

Graduate programmes normally admit to the fall (September) term; some programmes also consider applicants for the winter (January) or summer (May) terms.

Apply online through Carleton360. Applications for most programmes for the upcoming Fall, Winter and Summer terms open on 1 June. Most programmes have two deadlines per term: the first for guaranteed consideration of admission and funding, the second if space and funds remain; deadlines vary by programme and may be as early as 9 months before start. Application fee: C$125 (C$175 for the MBA), non-refundable, paid by credit card and not waived.

Apply through the official page: https://graduate.carleton.ca/

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