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      University of London

      Bachelor of Science in Marketing

      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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      Degree · 1 - 4 Years

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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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      Degree · 1 - 4 Years

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      Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile

      Certificado en Introducción a la Ciencia de Datos

      Skills you'll gain: Predictive Analytics, Unsupervised Learning, Data Cleansing, Exploratory Data Analysis, Dimensionality Reduction, Data Visualization, Descriptive Analytics, Supervised Learning, Machine Learning Methods, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Data-Driven Decision-Making, Data Processing, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Data Science, Regression Analysis, Statistical Machine Learning, Data Integration, Data Visualization Software, Statistical Visualization, Matplotlib

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      Mastertrack · 6 - 12 Months

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Semiconductor Photonics Graduate Certificate

      Skills you'll gain: Semiconductors, Power Electronics, Control Systems, Display Devices, Computer Displays, Electronic Systems, Technical Design, Electronic Components, USB, Electrical Systems, Electronics, Electrical Engineering, Electric Power Systems, Simulation and Simulation Software, Electronics Engineering, Basic Electrical Systems, Engineering, Scientific, and Technical Instruments, Engineering Calculations, Equipment Design, Systems Analysis

      Credit offered

      Graduate Certificate · 6 - 12 Months

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      Dartmouth College

      Master of Engineering in Computer Engineering

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      Degree · 1 - 4 Years

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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, Generative AI, Financial Market, Strategic Decision-Making, Corporate Tax, Global Marketing, Organizational Change

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      Degree · 1 - 4 Years

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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, Multimedia, Market Opportunities, Marketing Planning, International Relations, Artificial Intelligence, Policy Development, Political Sciences

      Earn a degree

      Degree · 1 - 4 Years

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Engineering Management Graduate Certificate

      Skills you'll gain: User Story, Supplier Management, Project Schedules, Sustainability Reporting, Project Closure, Engineering Management, Financial Analysis, Milestones (Project Management), Financial Statement Analysis, Cost Estimation, Personal Development, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Team Leadership, Resilience, Agile Project Management, Capital Budgeting, Self-Awareness, Project Risk Management, Cost Management, Growth Mindedness

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      Graduate Certificate · 6 - 12 Months

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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, Generative AI, Financial Market, Strategic Decision-Making, Corporate Tax, Global Marketing, Organizational Change

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      Degree · 1 - 4 Years

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Industrial Internet of Things Graduate Certificate

      Skills you'll gain: Data Visualization, User Research, Internet Of Things, Data Presentation, Power Electronics, Real-Time Operating Systems, Machine Learning Algorithms, Debugging, Persona (User Experience), Failure Analysis, Embedded Systems, Control Systems, Embedded Software, Product Planning, File Systems, User Experience, Verification And Validation, Process Control, Machine Controls, Human Computer Interaction

      Credit offered

      Graduate Certificate · 6 - 12 Months

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      Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile

      Diplomado en Analítica de los Negocios

      Skills you'll gain: Descriptive Analytics, Business Analytics, Statistical Reporting, Data Mining, Dimensionality Reduction, Statistical Modeling, Predictive Modeling, Analytics, Predictive Analytics, Advanced Analytics, Data Analysis, R Programming, Big Data, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Data Visualization, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Ggplot2, Data Visualization Software, Statistical Visualization, Matplotlib

      Credit offered

      Mastertrack · 6 - 12 Months

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      Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile

      Magíster en Business Analytics

      Skills you'll gain: Revenue Management, Customer Analysis, Database Design, Descriptive Analytics, People Analytics, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Public Key Infrastructure, FinTech, Predictive Analytics, Biostatistics, Statistical Reporting, Gerontology, Digital Transformation, Deep Learning, Risk Analysis, Network Analysis, Unsupervised Learning, Bayesian Statistics, Business Process Modeling, Governance

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      Degree · 1 - 4 Years

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

    • Bachelor of Science in Marketing: University of London
    • Bachelor of Science in Business Administration: University of London
    • Certificado en Introducción a la Ciencia de Datos: Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile
    • Semiconductor Photonics Graduate Certificate: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Master of Engineering in Computer Engineering: Dartmouth College
    • Master of Science in Accounting: University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
    • Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Studies: Georgetown University
    • Engineering Management Graduate Certificate: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Master of Science in Management: University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
    • Industrial Internet of Things Graduate Certificate: University of Colorado Boulder

    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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