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    Political science courses can help you learn how governments function, how policies are made, and how political systems shape societies around the world.

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      University of London

      Bachelor of Science in Business Administration

      Skills you'll gain: Process Design, Global Marketing, Consumer Behaviour, Statistical Analysis, Organizational Change, Integrated Marketing Communications, Advertising, Innovation, Mergers & Acquisitions, Supply Chain Management, Training and Development, Virtual Teams, Diversity and Inclusion, Databases, Cost Accounting, International Finance, Research, Branding, Economic Development, Cultural Diversity

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      University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

      Master of Science in Accounting

      Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Management Accounting, Fund Accounting, Operations Management, Mergers & Acquisitions, Financial Statement Analysis, Marketing, Risk Management, Machine Learning Algorithms, Business Strategy, Financial Auditing, Descriptive Statistics, Variance Analysis, Process Improvement, Marketing Analytics, Generative AI, Financial Market, Strategic Decision-Making, Corporate Tax, Global Marketing

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      Degree · 1 - 4 Years

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      University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

      Master of Science in Management

      Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Management Accounting, Fund Accounting, Operations Management, Mergers & Acquisitions, Financial Statement Analysis, Marketing, Risk Management, Machine Learning Algorithms, Business Strategy, Financial Auditing, Descriptive Statistics, Variance Analysis, Process Improvement, Marketing Analytics, Generative AI, Financial Market, Strategic Decision-Making, Corporate Tax, Global Marketing

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      Degree · 1 - 4 Years

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      Northeastern University

      Master of Science in Information Systems

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      Degree · 1 - 4 Years

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      Infosec

      CISSP Domain 1: Security and Risk Management

      Skills you'll gain: Risk Management, Security Management, Continuous Monitoring, Information Assurance, Cyber Governance, Governance, Cybersecurity, Security Controls, Risk Mitigation, Business Risk Management, ISO/IEC 27001, Risk Analysis, Threat Management, Asset Protection, Vulnerability Assessments, Regulatory Compliance, Intellectual Property

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      Georgetown University

      Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Studies

      Skills you'll gain: Vulnerability Assessments, Operations Management, Data Storytelling, Business Strategy, Design Thinking, Competitive Intelligence, Survey Creation, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Social Justice, Descriptive Statistics, Environment, Business Ethics, Capital Budgeting, Market Opportunities, Storytelling, Marketing Planning, International Relations, Artificial Intelligence, Policy Development, Political Sciences

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      Degree · 1 - 4 Years

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      University of North Texas

      Bachelor of Applied Arts and Sciences

      Skills you'll gain: Operations Management, Exploratory Data Analysis, Mediation, Change Management, Business Writing, Compensation and Benefits, Integrated Marketing Communications, Apache Hadoop, Consumer Behaviour, Organizational Change, Stakeholder Management, Event Management, Grammar, Social Media Strategy, Business Ethics, Sales Process, Diversity Awareness, Conflict Management, Research, Nutrition and Diet

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      Degree · 1 - 4 Years

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    In summary, here are 7 of our most popular political science courses

    • Bachelor of Science in Business Administration: University of London
    • Master of Science in Accounting: University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
    • Master of Science in Management: University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
    • Master of Science in Information Systems: Northeastern University
    • CISSP Domain 1: Security and Risk Management: Infosec
    • Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Studies: Georgetown University
    • Bachelor of Applied Arts and Sciences: University of North Texas

    Why Learn Political Science?

    Political science explores power, governance, public policy, and global affairs—examining how decisions are made and how they affect people’s lives. It combines critical thinking, research, and communication to understand political systems and social change. Learning political science can help you engage more deeply in civic life, pursue careers in law or policy, and analyze issues shaping the world today.

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