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Applied Politics and Public Affairs Diploma Program Curriculum

MaKami’s Applied Politics and Public Affairs program is the first of its kind in Canada, providing real-world knowledge and skills as well as key industry connections to help you get a job more quickly. Learn about the political science classes in our Applied Politics curriculum.

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MaKami College Applied Politics and Public Affairs Program Courses

MaKami’s two-year Applied Politics and Public Affairs diploma isn’t your average program — it’s an interactive playground of case studies, discussions, applicable assignments, and hands-on experience that will help you get find a career where you can be part of the change you want to see.

Sarting with the foundations of political theory in Canadian and Albertan governments, you will explore the government’s roles, responsibilities and how Canada shines on the global stage in our political science classes.

From there, you will develop real-world skills in office management, communications, advocacy and influence in your public affairs courses that employers in government, public affairs, non-profit and more are looking for. Think elections, public relations, and the secrets of good governance. It’s all part of the applied politics curriculum designed to prepare you for a future in the dynamic world of politics and public affairs.

There are 25 main government and political courses in the Applied Politics curriculum: 

  • Introduction to Canadian Government & Politics
  • Political Ideologies
  • History of Canadian & Alberta Political Parties
  • Democracy in Politics & Society
  • Research in Politics
  • Diversity & Inclusion in Politics
  • Client Relations & Stakeholder Management
  • Communication Skills & Conflict Management
  • Files & Records Management
  • Business Communication in Politics
  • Professional Ethics in Politics
  • Marketing & Social Media Engagement in Politics
  • Foundations of Political Communication & Storytelling
  • Influencing & Communicating Public Policy
  • Election Communications
  • Planning Events in Applied Politics
  • Applied Politics & Public Affairs Specialist Practicum I
  • Campaigns & Elections I
  • Campaigns & Elections II
  • Government Relations & Advocacy
  • Lobbying Communications & Tactics
  • Applied Politics & Public Affairs Specialist Practicum II
  • Political Fundraising
  • Careers in Politics
  • Current Topics in Canadian Politics
  • Applied Politics & Public Affairs Specialist Practicum III

Interested in the Applied Politics and Public Affairs Program at MaKami College?

Now that you’ve learned more about the public affairs and political courses, are you ready to get started? Get pre-approved today!

 

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