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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, 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, Data Mining

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      Degree · 1 - 4 Years

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      IE Business School

      فهم صنع السياسات الاقتصادية

      Skills you'll gain: Financial Policy, Economics, Economic Development, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Public Policies, Tax, Policy Analysis, International Finance, Business Economics, Fiscal Management, Growth Strategies, Decision Making

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      38 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Universiteit Leiden

      세계화 시대의 보안 및 안전 문제

      Skills you'll gain: Risk Management, Safety and Security, Threat Management, Public Safety and National Security, Security Strategy, Case Studies, Crisis Management, Cybersecurity, International Relations, Governance, Environmental Issue, Cultural Diversity, Complex Problem Solving

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Michigan

      Politics and Ethics of Data Analytics in the Public Sector

      Skills you'll gain: Data Ethics, Policy Analysis, Analytical Skills, Case Studies, Data Analysis, Responsible AI, Public Policies, Data Presentation, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Data Governance, R Programming, Machine Learning, Predictive Modeling

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      15 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

      Criterios ASG: Ambientales, Sociales y de Gobernanza

      Skills you'll gain: Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Governance, Sustainability Standards, Corporate Sustainability, Compliance Management, Environmental Regulations, Environmental Issue, Sustainability Reporting, Business Ethics, Corporate Strategy, Climate Change Mitigation, Stakeholder Management

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
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      IE Business School

      Analizando las Políticas Económicas

      Skills you'll gain: Financial Policy, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Economics, Public Policies, Policy Analysis, Tax, Fiscal Management, Supply And Demand, Financial Market, Growth Strategies

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      583 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
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      Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo

      Políticas educativas efectivas basadas en evidencia

      Skills you'll gain: Education and Training, Curriculum Development, Teaching, Program Evaluation, Childhood Education and Development, Working With Children, Policy Development, Policy Analysis, Public Policies, Research

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      7 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Tecnológico de Monterrey

      Administración ágil de proyectos

      Skills you'll gain: Agile Methodology, Agile Project Management, Program Management, Organizational Strategy, Project Management Institute (PMI) Methodology, Project Management, Organizational Change, Leadership, Kanban Principles, Governance, Portfolio Management

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      86 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

      Envejecimiento y Derechos Humanos

      Skills you'll gain: Gerontology, Social Justice, Social Work, Diversity Awareness, Health Equity, Human Services, Cultural Diversity, Advocacy, Community Development, Public Policies

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      19 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      O.P. Jindal Global University

      Conflict Resolution, Negotiations and Crisis Management

      Skills you'll gain: Crisis Management, Mediation, Negotiation, Conflict Management, Diplomacy, Leadership, Governance, Public Safety and National Security, International Relations, Social Justice, Diversity and Inclusion, Decision Making, Case Studies

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Alfaisal University | KLD

      إدارة الفعاليات | Events Management

      Skills you'll gain: Event Management, Event Planning, Event Marketing, Advertising, Safety and Security, Marketing Communications, Advertising Campaigns, Promotional Strategies, Budget Management, Expense Management, Program Evaluation, Human Resources Management and Planning, Return On Investment

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      108 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Michigan

      사람, 기술, 모빌리티의 미래

      Skills you'll gain: Social Sciences, Automation, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Social Studies, Socioeconomics, Electrical Systems, Electric Power Systems, Transportation Operations, Health Equity, Sociology, Policy Analysis, Sustainable Systems, Emerging Technologies, Technology Roadmaps, Environmental Issue, Sustainable Development, Climate Change Mitigation, Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR/VR), Computer Vision, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    In summary, here are 10 of our most popular political science courses

    • Bachelor of Applied Arts and Sciences: University of North Texas
    • فهم صنع السياسات الاقتصادية: IE Business School
    • 세계화 시대의 보안 및 안전 문제: Universiteit Leiden
    • Politics and Ethics of Data Analytics in the Public Sector: University of Michigan
    • Criterios ASG: Ambientales, Sociales y de Gobernanza: Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
    • Analizando las Políticas Económicas: IE Business School
    • Políticas educativas efectivas basadas en evidencia: Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo
    • Administración ágil de proyectos: Tecnológico de Monterrey
    • Envejecimiento y Derechos Humanos: Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
    • Conflict Resolution, Negotiations and Crisis Management: O.P. Jindal Global University

    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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