📘 Diploma in Political Science
⏳ Duration: 1 Year (Full-Time)
💻 Delivery Mode: On-Campus / Online / Hybrid
🎓 Credit Hours: 30
📅 Intake: Fall, Spring, and Summer
🏛️ Degree Awarded By: Arizona International University

💡 Program Overview
The Diploma in Political Science provides students with an in-depth understanding of political systems, governance, and global affairs. The program equips students with the skills to analyze political events, ideologies, and policies, and engage in debates on critical social, economic, and environmental issues. Students will explore political institutions, political behavior, elections, and the role of governance in shaping societies.

📚 Curriculum Highlights

• Introduction to Political Science: Basic principles, concepts, and theories.

• Political Theory: Classical and modern political ideologies (democracy, liberalism, socialism).

• Comparative Politics: Analysis of political systems and electoral processes.

• International Relations: Study of diplomacy, global organizations, and conflicts.

• Public Policy & Governance: Examination of policy-making and governance in democratic societies.

• Political Ideologies & Movements: Analysis of nationalism, communism, conservatism.

• Political Economy: The relationship between politics and economics.

• Political Parties & Elections: Study of party systems and voting behavior.

• Research Methods in Political Science: Techniques for research and data analysis.

• Political Institutions: Exploration of legislatures, executives, judiciaries, and political parties.

• Human Rights & Social Justice: Study of human rights issues and activism.

• Global Issues & Diplomacy: Focus on climate change, terrorism, human rights, and conflict resolution.

🎯 Specializations Available

• International Relations & Diplomacy

• Public Policy & Governance

• Political Theory & Philosophy

• Electoral Politics & Political Parties

• Comparative Politics

• Security & Conflict Studies

💼 Career Outcomes
Graduates can pursue careers as:

• Political Analyst

• Diplomat / Foreign Service Officer

• Public Policy Consultant

• Election Strategist

• Political Advisor

• Human Rights Advocate

• Political Journalist

• NGO Program Manager

• Academic Researcher

• Government Relations Specialist

• Political Campaign Manager

🌐 Global Exposure & Partnerships

• Work with international organizations, political think tanks, and government agencies.

• Participate in global political summits and conferences.

• Study abroad with leading universities to gain insights into global political systems.

• Internship opportunities with political parties, NGOs, and government agencies.

💰 Tuition & Financial Aid

• Annual Tuition: $7,000 (varies by mode)

• Scholarships: Up to 25% based on merit and social impact potential.

• Internships: Paid opportunities and research assistantships available.