
The certificate focuses on the application side of data analysis and allows focus to be on the specific research methods and quantitative skills using data-driven methods effective for more understanding in an increasingly complicated social-political world. The growth of big data and informatics calls for a new set of skills for social science students and an increased understanding of the logic of data collection and analysis. The Department of Political Science administers the certificate. The Department of Political Science collaborates with the College of Business to offer the undergraduate program in political risk analysis see Political Risk Analysis in the Catalog. Understanding this risk is part of helping companies better manage their investments, assets, and activities in foreign countries based on threats that a company might face. Political risk analysis focuses on the effect that country characteristics and events have on sovereign risk (ability of a country to repay its debts), company security, supply chains, and the safety of individuals working or traveling in a country. The Certificate in Political Risk Analysis prepares students to work in this highly interdisciplinary area, which requires a keen understanding of business practices and the political situation facing countries. Related Certificates Political Risk Analysis The department also offers several courses that undergraduate students in all majors may use to fulfill GE CLAS Core requirements and a First-Year Seminar designed for entering undergraduate students. It collaborates with other departments to offer the Certificate in Social Science Analytics. In addition to the programs of study in political science, it offers the B.A., B.S., and minor in international relations, and the undergraduate Certificate in Political Risk Analysis. The Department of Political Science offers undergraduate majors and minors as well as graduate degree programs. In coordination the program will engage students in the management and implementation of real-world development research and evaluation, with the objective of strengthening both research and management skills.Undergraduate major: political science (B.A., B.S.) Admission to MELD is subject to an application process and spaces are limited. MA students are encouraged to take advantage of a new Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning for Development (MELD) Program. The MELD Program will provide paid internships and training opportunities during the academic year for students interested in a career in research and evaluation in the international development industry.

However, there may be opportunities for financial support for select admits. In addition, the MELD program offers participating students paid internships. Moreover, the Dean’s Research Award for Master’s Students provides funds for conference or research travel or research supplies in support of degree completion. degree are not eligible for departmental financial assistance. Typically, students who are pursuing only the M.A.

Students in the graduate master's program in political science will pursue coursework in two fields of the discipline, selected from the following: Normative Political Theory & Philosophy Political Behavior & Identities Political Institutions Political Economy Political Methodology and Security, Peace & Conflict. In addition, our program is both flexible and rigorous, and the skills we cultivate translate well to careers in the public sector (foreign service, state department, federal administration) and the private sector (mostly NGOs and companies with international outreach). programs such as NYU, Princeton, Emory, Chicago, Maryland, Penn State, and of course, Duke itself. In recent years our MAs have achieved entry into Ph.D. As a result, we have a strong track record of helping to place students into Ph.D.
