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Program Pedagogy

The Political Science Diploma PSD at the School of Government in CCU Switzerland aims at preparing graduates to serve as political leaders either on a national or international level in their prospective countries. The program empowers students with the required skills and education, enabling them to analyze, strategize, and understand matters related to political activities and international relations in the views of domestic, national, international, and economic developments and prospective.

The Political Science Diploma PSD at the School of Government in CCU Switzerland aims at preparing graduates to serve as political leaders either on a national or international level in their prospective countries. The program empowers students with the required skills and education, enabling them to analyze, strategize, and understand matters related to political activities and international relations in the views of domestic, national, international, and economic developments and prospective.

Quality of Teaching and Research

At Cambridge Corporate University, students of the School of Government have the privilege of learning from faculty who are:


• Former government administrators.

• Senior politicians.• Political and economic advisors.

• Members of the Parliament.

• Former Presidential Candidates.

At Cambridge Corporate University, students of the School of Government have the privilege of learning from faculty who are:


• Former government administrators.

• Senior politicians.• Political and economic advisors.

• Members of the Parliament.

• Former Presidential Candidates.

Program Structure

The Diploma Program in Political Science consists of 4 modules representing the program's course-track; each Module lasts for 6 weeks and values 15 academic credits. This includes the Foundation Module (FM / PS410), which covers, among other subjects, the Academic andTechnical Writing (ATW) course offered under the supervision of the Yvon Pfeifer Writing(YWC) at the University.


The PSD Course Track lasts for (24 weeks).

The PSD Paper lasts for (12 weeks).

The PSD Program can be completed in an average of (9 months).

Program Structure

The Diploma Program in Political Science consists of 4 modules representing the program's course-track; each Module lasts for 6 weeks and values 15 academic credits. This includes the Foundation Module (FM / PS410), which covers, among other subjects, the Academic andTechnical Writing (ATW) course offered under the supervision of the Yvon Pfeifer Writing(YWC) at the University.


The PSD / Course Track lasts for (24 weeks).

The PSD / Paper lasts for (12 weeks).

The PSD / Program can be completed in an average of (9 months).

Academic Credit Transfer toward the Degree of the Master in Political Science (MPS)

Academic Credits awarded via PSD Program are transferable toward the Degree of theMaster in Political Science (MPS) at Cambridge Corporate University. For more information about the process of Credit-Transfer, please contact the Transfer Credit Committee (TCC) vistcc@cambridgecu.ch


For more information about the Master in Political Science Program, please visit the program page. LINK

Academic Credit Transfer toward the Degree of the Master in Political Science (MPS)

Academic Credits awarded via PSD Program are transferable toward the Degree of theMaster in Political Science (MPS) at Cambridge Corporate University. For more information about the process of Credit-Transfer, please contact the Transfer Credit Committee (TCC) vistcc@cambridgecu.ch


For more information about the Master in Political Science Program, please visit the program page. LINK

Program Structure

Students admitted to the Political Science Diploma Program can complete the program requirements in an average of 9 months, including the Diploma Paper.

Political Science Diploma Modules (4 Modules)  (each value 15 credits)

Topics covered in the Political Science Diploma include : 

Students admitted to the Political Science Diploma Program can complete the program requirements in an average of 9 months, including the Diploma Paper.

Political Science Diploma Modules (4 Modules) (each value 15 credits)

Topics covered in the Political Science Diploma include :

• Introduction to Political Science

• International Relations

• History of Political Thought

• Comparative Politics

• Diplomatic Policy

• International Organization

• Political Behaviour

• Transitional Political Change

• Introduction to Political Science

• International Relations

• History of Political Thought

• Comparative Politics

• Diplomatic Policy

• International Organization

• Political Behaviour

• Transitional Political Change

Introduction and Orientation

This two-week introduction is an essential and compulsory part of the PSD Program at CCU and prepares the participants for the program's very different environment and structure. It does not award any academic credits, but it provides :


• An introduction to the program and the faculty.

• Advice and practice in accessing and using the program tools and computer lab.

• Guidance on study skills and on preparing for this particular program.

• Guidance on the case study model and the political track.

• Individual psychology and personality analysis interviews.

• Introduction to the CCU corporate model of education.

• During the two weeks, the program committee works very closely with the students to gain a deep understanding of the participants' background, career objectives and motivation, knowledge, and information connected to the program structure and subjects.

Introduction and Orientation

This two-week introduction is an essential and compulsory part of the PSD Program at CCU and prepares the participants for the program's very different environment and structure. It does not award any academic credits, but it provides :


• An introduction to the program and the faculty.

• Advice and practice in accessing and using the program tools and computer lab.

• Guidance on study skills and on preparing for this particular program.

• Guidance on the case study model and the political track.

• Individual psychology and personality analysis interviews.

• Introduction to the CCU corporate model of education.

• During the two weeks, the program committee works very closely with the students to gain a deep understanding of the participants' background, career objectives and motivation, knowledge, and information connected to the program structure and subjects.

Diploma Paper (30 Credits)

As an essential requirement for the program's successful completion, students should submit an original research paper that discusses one of the critical political topics, either on a national or international level. Students should demonstrate a complete understanding of the skills, methodologies, and political knowledge required to analyze and act on the research topic. Work closely with their research mentors; they choose and approve the paper topic, structure the research plan, complete the research work, paper writing, and submission.

As an essential requirement for the program's successful completion, students should submit an original research paper that discusses one of the critical political topics, either on a national or international level. Students should demonstrate a complete understanding of the skills, methodologies, and political knowledge required to analyze and act on the research topic. Work closely with their research mentors; they choose and approve the paper topic, structure the research plan, complete the research work, paper writing, and submission.

CCU LEARNING MODEL

Cambridge Corporate University's learning model is unique, innovative, digital, transformative, and live. It is only at CCU that the online portal is a real lecturing hall, where the instructor interacts face to face with students from different countries around the world.The CCU-Learning model offers a unique opportunity for industry professionals, researchers, and talented students to become part of the collective-intelligence mental setup of CambridgeCorporate University.

Cambridge Corporate University's learning model is unique, innovative, digital, transformative, and live. It is only at CCU that the online portal is a real lecturing hall, where the instructor interacts face to face with students from different countries around the world.The CCU-Learning model offers a unique opportunity for industry professionals, researchers, and talented students to become part of the collective-intelligence mental setup of CambridgeCorporate University.

On-Campus – Online

Cambridge Corporate University is the World's Leading Corporate Institute of higher education, where most of our programs are offered entirely online. CCU is the land of futurists, where we created our own digital age and innovative learning culture ahead from the world, and it became part of our history and culture. At CCU, you have the option to complete your degree on campus in Switzerland, on one of our international campuses available in 19 countries worldwide(CCU Corporate Center Programs), or via the CCU live model of online education.

The CCU online learning model appeals to busy professionals' needs in the digital age and offer sone of the most informative and challenging education models. Students interact with faculty, executives, and colleagues from different cultures, industries, and research setups via the variousCCU online portals.

On-Campus – Online

Cambridge Corporate University is the World's Leading Corporate Institute of higher education, where most of our programs are offered entirely online. CCU is the land of futurists, where we created our own digital age and innovative learning culture ahead from the world, and it became part of our history and culture. At CCU, you have the option to complete your degree on campus in Switzerland, on one of our international campuses available in 19 countries worldwide(CCU Corporate Center Programs), or via the CCU live model of online education.

The CCU online learning model appeals to busy professionals' needs in the digital age and offer sone of the most informative and challenging education models. Students interact with faculty, executives, and colleagues from different cultures, industries, and research setups via the variousCCU online portals.

Study that fits your life

At CCU Switzerland, you can complete your study and earn your prestigious degree while keeping your job and maintaining your income. The flexible study model in our classes allows students to plan their time and enjoy the corporate mode of study and achievement.

At CCU Switzerland, you can complete your study and earn your prestigious degree while keeping your job and maintaining your income. The flexible study model in our classes allows students to plan their time and enjoy the corporate mode of study and achievement.

CCU Innovative Approach

The CCU online learning model's innovative approach is no different from other techniques applicable at the university; it is always futuristic, innovative, and unique. CCU is an organisation that chooses innovation as its way of life and offers one of the first-ever known innovation certifications and credentials, the 'Certified Professional Innovator' CPI, in 1983.This approach reflects on the way our students, researchers, and participants learn and interact via a set of structured tools and techniques:


• The CCU Live Lecturing Model

• The CCU Scenario-CaseStudy

• The CCU Political Club

• The CCU UN Workshops

• The CCU Alumni and Friends Networking Portal

• The CCU Questions Articles Assignment Technique

• The CCU Project Management Learning Tool

• The CCU SuperHuman Project and Tools

• The CCU Internship Program• The ALSKLS Model

CCU Classes

Our classes and workshops are designed around our people to achieve a harmonious, creative, innovative, and productive environment. What you hear and feel from the time you join the class engages you in the cooperative effort and "can-do" approach of students, faculty, and administration, all working in unison.We firmly believe that we can offer our students a much better education level via the live-online matrix environment of CCU, founded on professionality , mutual respect, and understanding.

CCU Team of Professionals

Faculty

Cambridge Corporate University is proud of its faculty. All academic programs at CCU are taught by faculty who have outstanding academic credentials, are authors of groundbreaking books and articles, and are leading authorities in their respective fields. As professors, board members, consultants, and field researchers, they have an immeasurable wealth of real-world expertise.They are also recognised experts on global business and management issues and maintain relationships with top companies worldwide.

Cambridge Corporate University is proud of its faculty. All academic programs at CCU are taught by faculty who have outstanding academic credentials, are authors of groundbreaking books and articles, and are leading authorities in their respective fields. As professors, board members, consultants, and field researchers, they have an immeasurable wealth of real-world expertise.They are also recognised experts on global business and management issues and maintain relationships with top companies worldwide.

Diploma Advisor

Once you submitted an application form or requested information about the online-PSD program ,a specialised diploma advisor will contact you by phone or email to arrange for a telephone orSkype meeting if required. This meeting gives you the chance to ask any question about this unique program and explains the technicality and structure of the PSD program. The diploma advisor will explain all the admission, enrolment, study, and financial details, including various payment-plans, available to help you land on your best option. Our advisors will take care of you tell your admission and enrolment process is completed.

Once you submitted an application form or requested information about the online-PSD program ,a specialised diploma advisor will contact you by phone or email to arrange for a telephone orSkype meeting if required. This meeting gives you the chance to ask any question about this unique program and explains the technicality and structure of the PSD program. The diploma advisor will explain all the admission, enrolment, study, and financial details, including various payment-plans, available to help you land on your best option. Our advisors will take care of you tell your admission and enrolment process is completed.

Technical Support

CCU is the land of futurists; we employ the best available IT techniques to connect our students to faculty around the world and the live lecturing hall. The Deanship of Academic SupportingServices (DSS) plays an essential role in ensuring that the best technical and administrative support is provided. At CCU, the Institute of Artificial Intelligence & Robotics (IAR) collaborates with the (DSS) and other departments in the University to offer CCU students the taste and structure of the digital age.

CCU is the land of futurists; we employ the best available IT techniques to connect our students to faculty around the world and the live lecturing hall. The Deanship of Academic SupportingServices (DSS) plays an essential role in ensuring that the best technical and administrative support is provided. At CCU, the Institute of Artificial Intelligence & Robotics (IAR) collaborates with the (DSS) and other departments in the University to offer CCU students the taste and structure of the digital age.

Entry requirements

• Applicants for the Diploma Program in Political Science are expected to have achieved or expect to achieve a high standard in a degree course of an equivalent level to a SwissBachelor's degree. In most countries, this is a first degree (Bachelor's, Licentiate, Vordiplom).


• Proficiency in English: participants should be able to produce well-structured work, summarise key points clearly and discuss issues in writing from different points of view.


• There are no formal limitations on the subjects that are studied for a first degree. Still, we would normally expect applicants to have a firm grounding in the sciences, social sciences, or humanities and have taken some courses of relevance to management studies.


For specific information about the entry requirements to the MBA-CT program, please write to theRegistrar Office at  registrar@cambridgecu.ch

• Applicants for the Diploma Program in Political Science are expected to have achieved or expect to achieve a high standard in a degree course of an equivalent level to a SwissBachelor's degree. In most countries, this is a first degree (Bachelor's, Licentiate, Vordiplom).


• Proficiency in English: participants should be able to produce well-structured work, summarise key points clearly and discuss issues in writing from different points of view.


• There are no formal limitations on the subjects that are studied for a first degree. Still, we would normally expect applicants to have a firm grounding in the sciences, social sciences, or humanities and have taken some courses of relevance to management studies.


For specific information about the entry requirements to the MBA-CT program, please write to theRegistrar Office at registrar@cambridgecu.ch

Program Fee

• The tuition fee for the Online Master Program in Political Science (MPS) at CambridgeCorporate University is CHF12,000. (Only twelve thousand Swiss francs) including all study materials, case studies, software, etc.

• Payment plans are available in different models based on the approval of the admission and registration office.

• Registration fee of CHF150 ( Only one hundred and fifty Swiss francs) is applicable at the application time.


The program fee doesn't include housing or an accommodation fee.

For more details about the MPS program, to receive the program brochure and application, please write to the School Of Government atsog@cambridgecu.ch

• The tuition fee for the Online Master Program in Political Science (MPS) at CambridgeCorporate University is CHF12,000. (Only twelve thousand Swiss francs) including all study materials, case studies, software, etc.

• Payment plans are available in different models based on the approval of the admission and registration office.

• Registration fee of CHF150 ( Only one hundred and fifty Swiss francs) is applicable at the application time.


The program fee doesn't include housing or an accommodation fee.

For more details about the MPS program, to receive the program brochure and application, please write to the School Of Government atsog@cambridgecu.ch

How to apply

Applications for admission to the program should be made to the Cambridge Corporate UniversitySwitzerland's Admission Office using the online application form or via writing to the RegistrarOffice at registrar@cambridgecu.ch.


In addition to the application form, applicants need to arrange for the following documents to be sent to the CCU Registrar Office via email:


Copy of the applicant's CV.

Copy of the applicant's valid passport or ID.

Copy of the applicant's most recent degree, diploma, or certificate.

One digital picture high-resolution formal photo is required for the

Completed PSD application.

PSD Statement of Purpose, in a maximum of 750 words, please describe why you are interested in being enrolled in the PSD program at Cambridge Corporate University and how it will reflect your professional life career.

Payment confirmation of the application fee.

If the applicant cannot demonstrate fluency in the English language, an IELTS or TOEFL test report will also be required.


All the application forms, documents, and attachments should be sent via email to registrar@cambridgecu.ch


Applications by post should be sent to :

Cambridge Corporate University

The Admission and Registration Office

Seeburgstrasse 20, 6006 Lucerne, SwitzerlandFor further information about the program or to receive an application form, please contact the program committee at

sog@cambridgecu.ch

Cambridge Corporate University

128 City Road, London, United Kingdom,
16192 Coastal Highway, Sussex, United States,

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