
Master in
Political Science and Public Management
Master's Degree in Political Science and Public Management (Online)
In a constantly changing world, institutional leadership and strategic analysis skills are fundamental to addressing current political and administrative challenges. Master's Degree in Political Science and Public Management Online from IUNIT University Center It is an official program designed to train professionals capable of making strategic decisions and managing public organizations with an innovative and global vision.
Through a 100% online methodology, this master's degree provides the advanced knowledge and tools necessary to excel in the field of public management, political analysis, and institutional leadership.
2 º Most requested Master's degreeEl Master's Degree in Political Science and Public Management Online from IUNIT It is an official degree recognized internationally by the European Higher Education Area (EHEA). This program boosts your professional development and offers you a comprehensive view of contemporary politics and new governance models for the 21st century.
The main objective of the Master's Degree in Political Science and Public Management Online The program aims to train professionals capable of leading, managing, and coordinating public entities, political organizations, and private companies. Through advanced training in political analysis, public policy design, and strategic planning, the program prepares students to assume advisory, consulting, evaluation, and institutional leadership roles in complex and changing environments.
Global and Local Vision
Learn to analyse the major challenges of international politics and the specific needs of local public administration.


Practical and Innovative Approach
Combine academic rigor with practical workshops, real-life case studies and simulations that prepare you to lead projects in the public sector.
Expert Teachers
We have a teaching staff made up of academics and professionals with extensive experience in government institutions, international organizations and non-governmental organizations.


Strategic Networking
Become part of an international academic community that will connect you with experts, political leaders and future colleagues.
- Apply the tools of political analysis and administrative management.
- Understand the social, economic and cultural dynamics that affect public policies.
- Design and implement innovative and sustainable public policies.
- Develop leadership and strategic communication skills.
- Online theoretical classes.
- Resolution of practical cases.
- Simulations.
- Teamwork with a multidisciplinary approach.
This master's degree is designed for:
- Graduates in social sciences, law, economics or related fields.
- Professionals in public administration, political communication or project management.
- People interested in positively influencing the design and execution of public policies.










































Career opportunities after completing the Online Master's in Political Science
El Master's Degree in Political Science and Public Management Online from IUNIT It prepares students to perform high-responsibility roles in both the public and private sectors. Advanced training in political analysis, strategic planning, and public management opens doors to numerous career opportunities in national and international settings.
Studying this official master's degree opens the door to key positions in:
Public administration
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Public manager in local, regional, national or international administrations.
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Technician in planning and evaluation of public policies.
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Responsible for design and analysis of public policies.
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Coordinator of government programs.
Consulting and Institutional Modernization
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Consultant in administrative modernization and digital government.
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Advisor in institutional transformation and change management.
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Specialist in public policy impact assessment.
International Politics and Management
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Coordinator of inter-institutional cooperation projects.
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Technician in international organizations and supranational entities.
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Political analyst in public and private institutions.
Private Sector and Third Sector
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Strategic consultant for companies linked to the public sector.
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Head of institutional relations.
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Project manager in non-governmental organizations and foundations.
Research and Academia
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Researcher at political studies centers.
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Teaching and research in political science and public management.
| Module | Character | ECTS credits | Semester |
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| Comparative Politics | OB | 3 | 1 º |
| Democracy, citizenship and new forms of participation | OB | 3 | 1 º |
| Political science in the XNUMXst century | OB | 3 | 1 º |
| Research techniques applied to Political Science | OB | 6 | 1 º |
| Marketing and Political Communication | OB | 6 | 1 º |
| Global Governance and International Institutions | OB | 6 | 1 º |
| Public Administrations in the XNUMXst century: new management models | OB | 3 | 1 º |
| Economic Analysis in Public Administration | OB | 6 | 2 º |
| Project Management in Public Entities | OB | 3 | 2 º |
| E-Administration: Information Systems | OB | 3 | 2 º |
| Analysis and Management of Public Policies | OB | 6 | 2 º |
| External Internships | PE | 6 | 2 º |
| Master's thesis | TFM | 6 | 2 º |
*The exams can be taken physically at IUNIT or at any of the centers that are part of the SEK International Institution.
In accordance with the provisions of the Royal Decree-Law 2 / 2023, of March 16, resulting in the Additional Provision 52 of the consolidated text of the General Social Security LawFrom January 1, 2024, students of any degree who carry out external internships, paid or unpaid, must be registered with Social Security.
Social Security makes available to students a information page with questions of interest and answers to the most common questions about this standard.
Collaborating companies for external internships.
Price and reservation of a place for the Online Master's in Political Science
To formalize registration in the Master's Degree in Political Science and Public Management Online from IUNITA €750 deposit is required to reserve your place, which will be deducted from the total program price. This deposit guarantees your admission to the official master's program, subject to availability.
Scholarships and grants for the Online Master's Degree in Political Science
At IUNIT, we work to ensure that financial circumstances are not an obstacle to your professional development. Therefore, we offer various financial aid options to help you pursue this degree. Official Master's Degree in Political Science and Public Management (Online).
IUNIT partial scholarship
Center-specific aid, granted based on academic profile and quota availability.
Scholarships from the Ministry of Education
Possibility of accessing official calls for public aid for official university studies.
FUNDAE Bonus
If you are a working professional, you can check the possibility of receiving funding for part of the program through FUNDAE.
Financing and discounts
IUNIT offers tailored financing plans and early payment discount options to facilitate access to Master's Degree in Political Science OnlineOur admissions team will advise you on the payment method that best suits your needs.

The steps to follow for the admission process are:
Entry profile and access requirements for the Online Master's Degree in Political Science
El Master's Degree in Political Science and Public Management Online from IUNIT It is primarily aimed at graduates of university degrees related to politics, public administration, and business administration and management. The objective is to train highly qualified professionals capable of integrating knowledge of political analysis and business management applied to the public sector.
This official master's degree is especially geared towards graduates in:
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Degree in Political Science and Administration
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Degree in Management and Public Administration
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Degree in Labor Sciences
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Degree in Business Sciences
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Degree in Business Administration and Management
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Degree in economics
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Degree in Sociology
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Degree in law
Those with former bachelor's degrees or equivalent diplomas in the areas described above will also be eligible.
Access from other qualifications
In the case of students from other degree programs, the Admissions Committee will conduct a personal interview to assess their prior training and ensure they make the most of the program. Master's Degree in Political Science Online.
If demand exceeds the number of places available, the admissions process will consider:
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70% personal interview and written test
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30% curriculum vitae
Applicants must be in possession of an official university degree that entitles them to access postgraduate studies.
The requirements for access to the proposed title are according to article 16 of Royal Decree 1393/2007, modified by Royal Decree 861/2010, of July 2:
- In order to access the official Master's degrees, it will be necessary to be in possession of an official Spanish university degree or another issued by a higher education institution belonging to another Member State of the European Higher Education Area that authorizes the same for access to the teachings of Master.
- Likewise, graduates from educational systems outside the European Higher Education Area may access the programme without the need for their qualifications to be recognised, provided that the University has verified that they certify a level of training equivalent to the corresponding official Spanish university qualifications and that they entitle the applicant to access postgraduate studies in the country that issued the qualification. Access via this route will not, under any circumstances, imply the recognition of the applicant's previous qualification, nor its recognition for any purpose other than to undertake Master's studies. The qualification will be required to have the Hague Apostille and, on the other hand, a letter of access issued by the student's university of origin will be requested, certifying that the qualification held by the student gives him/her access to a master's or postgraduate degree in his/her country of origin.
- Students whose native language is NOT Spanish and who wish to take a Master's Degree taught in Spanish will need to provide documentary evidence of their level of Spanish, both spoken and written, and must therefore provide, along with all the documentation required for admission, a Spanish Language Certificate B2 – DELE Intermediate or equivalent. If they do not have this certification, the Master's Management may request that they pass a spoken and written level test.
Applicants for a Master's Degree will send in digital format to the email admission@iunit.edu.es or by mail to the Admissions Department the following documentation:
- Admission request completed (download it here).
- Data veracity form completed (download it here).
- Data Protection Form completed (download it here).
- Passport or National Identity Document or equivalent.
- College degree that give access to Master's studies or proof of having requested it.
- Photograph. passport size, in color.
the applicants with foreign degreeThey must also present the following documentation:
- Passport. or Residence Card.
- Certificate certifying that the studies carried out give access to a Postgraduate Official in your country of origin, issued by the University of origin.
*In case of having studied in a system outside the European Higher Education Area, the university degree and academic certification must be legalized by Hague Apostille or through diplomatic channels.
Legalization of Foreign Titles
- Documents issued by member countries of the European Union or participants in the Agreement on the European Higher Education Area (EEES) will not require any type of legalization.
- Documents issued outside the European Union or the European Higher Education Area (EHEA):
- The Hague Apostille: In accordance with the Hague Convention of October 5, 1961, the only formality required for documents from the States party to said Convention is the Apostille stamp placed by the competent authority of the State from which the document emanates and takes effect directly before any authority in Spain.
- The diplomatic channel: It is the official procedure to be used for the legalization of foreign Civil Registry, notarial and administrative documents issued in countries that are not part of the Hague Convention.
The Hague Convention of October 5, 1961
The Agreement abolishes the requirement of legalization of foreign public documents issued in the signatory countries of said Agreement (BOE. num. 229, of 25.09.1978, num. 248, of 17.10.78 and num. 226, of 20.09.84) . Antigua and Barbuda, Bahamas, Dominica and Saint Kitts and Nevis are signatories to the Convention.
diplomatic legalization
It is used in the rest of the countries that have not signed the Hague Convention of October 5, 1961, in the case of Jamaica. In general, the documents to be legalized by this means must be presented before:
- Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the country issuing the documents and then
- Diplomatic or consular representation of Spain in that country.
Official Spanish Translation
Documents issued abroad must be accompanied by an official translation into Spanish. Said translation may be made:
- for any diplomatic representation or consular of the Spanish State abroad
- The diplomatic or consular representation in Spain of the country of origin of the applicant or, where appropriate, the country of origin of the document.
- Sworn translator, authorized or registered in Spain.
Admission process for the Online Master's Degree in Political Science
Once the required documentation has been received for the Master's Degree in Political Science and Public Management Online from IUNITThe admissions team will contact the candidate to communicate the decision and the steps necessary to complete the registration and enrollment process.
Acceptance will be notified within a maximum of 5 days from receipt of all required documentation. Our admissions department will assist the student throughout the entire process, providing detailed information on enrollment, course reservation, and program formalization.
Once the admission to the program has been communicated, the student must pay the registration fee according to the chosen option. Likewise, from the communication of said admission, the candidate will have a period of 7 days to formalize the registration fees and the reservation of the place.
1 academic year.
60 ECTS (48 ECTS compulsory subjects, 6 ECTS external practices and 6 ECTS Final Master's Project).
Remotely (Online). 100 seats (2 groups).
Full-time 60 ECTS / year for one year, or part-time 30 ECTS / year for two years.
120 hours of professional curricular internships with companies with an agreement corresponding to 6 ECTS. There is the possibility of extension to extracurricular practices. External practices are face-to-face.
Spanish.
CENTER FOR HIGHER EDUCATION OF BUSINESS, INNOVATION AND TECHNOLOGY, attached to the REY JUAN CARLOS UNIVERSITY in December 2017.
More information.
Social and Legal Sciences.
Full-time: 30 ECTS minimum and 60 ECTS maximum.
Part-time: 6 ECTS minimum and 30 ECTS maximum.
Own scholarships.
The Center for Higher Education in Business, Innovation and Technology offers a series of scholarships that are between 5% and 25% of the cost of the program. To access these, a motivation letter and updated Curriculum Vitae must be sent to admision@iunit.edu.es.
MEC Scholarship, Scholarship for Higher Technicians (Pending Call)
Carolina Foundation Scholarship
It has 7 spacious and bright classrooms and two seminars. They have internet connection as well as Wi-Fi, projector, connection to virtual classrooms and blackboard. The center considers the intensive use of ICT as a central and transversal component of the learning process, so it has a computer infrastructure according to these needs. Access to the reprography room, library and bibliographic resource center is provided. As well as the sports facilities and library of the URJC.
Sara Lopez
Karen Garzón
Jaime Grace
Laura Feijóo
Pedro José Fernández Linares
Rayco Bejarano
Vicente Pastor Palomares
ANTONIO Díaz
Nadia Rodriguez
Francisco delgado
Vicente Pastor Palomares
This Master in online mode takes place from Monday to Friday in the afternoon.
1. Internal Quality Assurance System:
- Manual of the Internal Quality Assurance System of the URJC.
- IUNIT Internal Quality Assurance System (SGIC) Manual.
2. SAIC officials.
3. External Verification Reports.
4. Title Verified Memory.
5. RUCT LINK
6. BOCM LINK.
7. External Follow-up Reports
Renewal of the degree
The renewal of the accreditation represents the culmination of the implementation process of the official Bachelor's and Master's degrees registered in the Registry of Universities, Centers and Degrees (RUCT). The renewal of the accreditation of official bachelor's and master's degrees is organized in three phases: self-assessment report, external visit and final evaluation.
In the first phase, the university describes and assesses the status of the degree with respect to the established criteria and guidelines. The result is the Self-Assessment Report (IA) that is presented. The second and third phases are carried out by a group of evaluators external to the evaluated title.
- "Once the Master's monitoring has been carried out, the most relevant quantitative information on the results obtained in the monitoring of said Degree is shown, differentiated by academic year."
- Course report:
-Monitoring report 2022/2023.
-Monitoring report 2021/2022.
Within the IUNIT quality assurance system, the following surveys are planned to be carried out:
- Teacher Assessment.
- Degree of satisfaction:
Of students with teaching and TFM.
Of the students with the title.
From the teaching staff.
From the Administration and Services Staff.
Of the graduates.
Job insertion.
- External Practices:
Internship student satisfaction.
Satisfaction of the company's external tutor.
- The IUNIT Quality Assurance System establishes that annually the Quality Assurance Commission of the degree will analyze the information derived from the degree indicators and prepare a report that will include improvement plans, if necessary after analyzing the results.
- Improvement actions 2022/2023.
- Improvement actions 2021/2022.
Contact
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