Specializations and variants
Program pathways and conditions
These tables reproduce the source requirements for the indicated period. Official interpretation is the responsibility of the university.
Pathway 1
| Requirements: | ||
| 1. 1.0 credit in core courses: | 1.0 | |
| POLM 5007 [0.25] | Writing in a Political Context | |
| POLM 5008 [0.25] | Ethics in Political Management | |
| POLM 5009 [0.25] | Media Relations | |
| POLM 5018 [0.25] | Strategic Communications | |
| 2. 0.5 credit from: | 0.5 | |
| POLM 5001 [0.5] | Parliament and Parties in Canada | |
| POLM 5002 [0.5] | The Core Executive in Canada | |
| POLM 5017 [0.5] | Political Institutions in a Comparative Context | |
| 3. 1.0 credit in practicum placement arranged through the program, combined with an integrative analytical work: | 1.0 | |
| POLM 5099 [1.0] | Practicum Placement | |
| 4. 2.5 credits in POLM at the 5000 level or other courses as approved by the Graduate Supervisor. | 2.5 | |
| Total Credits | 5.0 |
Courses
These courses were identified on the program source page. Their presence does not mean they are all required in every pathway.
Sources and references
Reference year : 2026-27
Dates and sources are retained to help you verify the information. Translations are provided to facilitate reading; the official source governs conditions and requirements.
Source reference : https://calendar.carleton.ca/grad/gradprograms/politicalmanagement/