Author: Saim Khalid
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What is project management?
Project management (PM) refers to the way you organize, oversee, and complete your project and deliver value. Successful PM requires specific knowledge, skills, tools, and techniques to effectively execute the project within given parameters, like timeline and budget. While project management shares many qualities with the following practices, it is important to understand the differences among…
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What is a project?
A project is a series of tasks that must be completed in order to accomplish a predefined objective. Organizations of all types and sizes undertake projects that range in complexity, timeframe, and resources. A project is different from a process, which is a series of steps that produce a certain outcome, usually on a repetitive, continuous basis. By…
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What is the difference between Political Science and IAPA?
There is some overlap between Political Science and IAPA courses, but the two concentrations have different emphases. IAPA takes a multidisciplinary perspective on global and domestic challenges. In contrast, Political Science studies how people participate in political life, both at home and around the world. We ask big questions: how do power, politics and governance work in an age…
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How many students are admitted to the Specialization in Global Citizenship, and what is the GPA cut-off?
The program admits 25 students. GPA cut-off changes every year, depending on how many students request the program. In 2020-2021, it was between 6 and 7.
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How many students are admitted to the Specialization in Public Law & Judicial Studies, and what is the GPA cut-off?
The program admits 60 students. GPA cut-off changes every year, depending on how many students request the program. In 2020-2021, it was approximately 8.2.
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What are some experiential opportunities in the program?
The Department of Political Science offers many opportunities for students to interact with political institutions, including:
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What can I do with this degree? What are the career pathways?
Some popular career paths for political science graduates include:
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What is Political Science?
Political Science is the study of power, law, and government. It explores the debates, decision-making processes and struggles that determine who gets what, how and why, and how people’s rights, obligations, and freedoms are organized at various levels of society.
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What is Crop Disease Control and Management, and Why is it Important?
Crop disease control and management means stopping, finding, and treating diseases that harm crops. Different things like fungi, bacteria, viruses, insects, and more can cause these diseases.