*Year 1: Core Courses*

1. *Introduction to Political Theory*

   - Classical Political Thought (Plato, Aristotle, Machiavelli, Hobbes, Locke, Rousseau)

   - Modern Political Thought (Marx, Mill, Rawls, Foucault)

   - Contemporary Political Theory

 

2. *Comparative Politics*

   - Political Systems and Institutions

   - Democratization and Authoritarianism

   - Comparative Public Policy

 

3. *International Relations*

   - Theories of International Relations (Realism, Liberalism, Constructivism)

   - International Political Economy

   - Global Governance and International Organizations

 

4. *Research Methods in Political Science*

   - Quantitative Methods

   - Qualitative Methods

   - Research Design and Methodology

 

5. *Public Policy and Administration*

   - Policy Analysis and Evaluation

   - Public Administration and Bureaucracy

   - Governance and Development

 

*Year 2: Elective Courses (Sample)*

1. *Political Sociology*

   - Social Movements and Political Change

   - Identity Politics (Race, Gender, Ethnicity)

   - Power and Society

 

2. *Political Economy*

   - Economic Theories and Political Systems

   - Globalization and Its Discontents

   - Development Economics

 

3. *Human Rights and Global Justice*

   - Theories of Human Rights

   - International Human Rights Law

   - Global Justice and Ethics

 

*Year 2: Specialization Courses*

1. *Advanced Political Theory*

   - Critical Theory

   - Postcolonial Theory

   - Feminist Political Theory

 

2. *Conflict and Security Studies*

   - Theories of Conflict and War

   - Security Studies

   - Peacebuilding and Conflict Resolution

 

3. *Regional Politics*

   - Politics of specific regions (e.g., South Asia, Middle East, Europe, Africa)

   - Regional Integration and Cooperation

   - Regional Security Issues

 

4. *Elective Courses (Sample)*

   - Environmental Politics and Policy

   - Media and Politics

   - Political Psychology

 

Dissertation/Research Project*

- *Dissertation Proposal Development*

- *Research and Data Collection*

- *Writing and Submission of Dissertation*

 

*Additional Components*

- *Seminars and Workshops*

  - Guest lectures by prominent political scientists

  - Workshops on academic writing and publishing

 

- *Internships (Optional)*

  - Opportunities to work with political organizations, NGOs, or government agencies

 

- *Comprehensive Exams*

  - Some programs may require comprehensive exams in addition to the dissertation.

 

*Skills Developed*

- Analytical and Critical Thinking

- Research and Writing Skills

- Policy Analysis and Evaluation

- Understanding of Global and Local Political Dynamics

 

*Career Opportunities*

- Academic and Research Positions

- Policy Analysis and Advisory Roles

- International Organizations and NGOs

- Government and Public Administration

- Journalism and Media