Master of Science in Political Analytics

While analytics and data-driven decision-making are playing an ever-larger role in modern politics, very few academic programs prepare individuals to excel at these tasks. To meet that need, the Columbia University School of Professional Studies and the Columbia University Department of Political Science have developed the Master of Science in Political Analytics program to train a new generation of professional political analysts, consultants, and managers who are uniquely equipped in the substance of politics and quantitative methods to understand and communicate effectively with other professionals and laypeople about political behavior and dynamics. The program provides quantitative skills in an explicitly political context, facilitating crosswalk with nontechnical professionals and decision-makers. The full-time option enables completion of study within one year. Full-time students are expected to complete the degree in three semesters. Core courses are offered in seven-week modules, taught online, to provide flexibility for working professionals.