ALM Government at Harvard University

Gain in-depth knowledge of government systems to make a difference in the world. The role of government has been evolving to meet the needs of changing societies all over the world. From pandemics to financial crises, technological revolution, or managing existential threats, tackling such demands will require a new generation of leadership with an understanding of government and how to navigate domestic and foreign policy challenges. Credential: Master of Liberal Arts (ALM) in Extension Studies in the field of Government.

Faculty: Harvard Extension School (Division of Continuing Education)  |  Duration: 12 courses (11 online) taken part-time  |  Study mode: online  |  Intake: Fall 2027  |  Location: Cambridge, MA, United States

What you will study

Example courses: Deliberative Justice: The Theory and Practice of Good Citizenship; International Conflict and Cooperation; Democracy: Breakthroughs and Breakdowns; Urban Development Policy; Sustainability Leadership for the Twenty-First Century; Power and Privilege in Systems.

Career pathways

Graduates of our Government Master’s Program work in the fields of government administration, information technology, law, research, higher education, banking, healthcare, and more.

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