Political Science (Management) University of Lethbridge

Overview

Course Description

The Political Science (Management) program at University of Lethbridge considers how political actors understand their obligations towards one another and the degree to which decisions are ethically determined or out of convenience.

As a political science major, you will study the principles, organizations, and administration of government. The major includes both management and political science courses. The political science major offers flexibility to choose courses that fit your personal and career interests. In addition to the required courses, political science majors can choose six political science and three management electives.

You can also choose a minor to enhance your knowledge in a secondary line of study. Many minors complement political science well such as accounting, family and small business management, marketing, indigenous business management; indigenous governance; international management.

Possible careers

Top job titles in Alberta and/or Canada*

• Policy analyst
• Research analyst
• Contract specialist 
• Research assistant 
• Contract administrator 

Other possible careers

• Campaign management
• Copyright management
• Foreign service
• Fundraising
• Journalism
• Lobbying
• Policy studies
• Political advising