The Master’s Degree in Public Affairs via distance learning reviews how to work with policy-making bodies, including regulators, commercial organizations, and other interested parties. It covers how political decisions affect the economy and corporations and how public affairs management handles an organization’s relationship with stakeholders. The program combines topics such as government relations, media communications, crisis management, corporate and social responsibility, information dissemination, and strategic communications.
Students study through a structure of 70% textbooks and 30% project. The program requires 36 to 54 academic credits above a Bachelor’s program, including research methodology and a final project or thesis. Duration ranges from 9 to 12 months. Admission is open for adults over 25 years of age, and a Bachelor’s degree or international equivalent (3 to 4 years of study) is required.
Modules
- Public Affairs Online
- Research methodology and final project or thesis