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PhD in Political Science | MBA
This innovative dual-degree program combines PhD-level research in political science with an abbreviated MBA or Executive MBA from the world-renowned Drucker School of Management. You’ll develop advanced analytical thinking and research abilities while studying a full range of business disciplines, with particular focus on strategic, proactive decision making and problem solving. Leading faculty-scholars from both fields impart the skills, knowledge, and experience that will qualify you for competitive careers in the nonprofit sector, corporate arena, government, consulting, academia, and more.
96 units
required units
PhD in Political Science | MBA
degree awarded
In Person
modality
Spring, Summer, Fall
program start
5 years | full time*
estimated completion time
Willamette University
Goudy Professor of Public Management & Policy Analysis
African Futures
Policy & Issues Analyst
California Institute For Public Affairs
President
Claremont Homes
President
Royal Embassy of Saudi Arabia
Administrative Attaché
United States Congress
Congressman
Full Clinical Professor
Research Interests
Strategic Decision Making, International Political Economy, Sustainable Development
Fletcher Jones Professor of Political Philosophy
Field Chair, Political Philosophy
Director, Salvatori Center for the Study of Individual Freedom
Research Interests
Political science, Philosophy, American politics
Thornton F. Bradshaw Professor of Public Policy
Director, Division of Politics & Economics
Research Interests
Public Policy, Urban Environmental Policy, Environmental Justice
Luther Lee Jr. Memorial Chair Professor
Research Interests
International Political Economy, International Relations, Political Economy of China and Latin America, Quantitative Methodology
Peter F. Drucker Chair in Management and the Liberal Arts
Research Interests
Client Management, Leadership, Management, Marketing, Strategy
University Professor
Research Interests
Public Policy, Economic Strategy, Institutional Reform, Corruption
Elisabeth Helm Rosecrans Professor of International Relations
Research Interests
Causes and Consequences of War, Political Performance, Power Transition
Clinical Full Professor
Academic Director
Faculty Coordinator, Center for Business & Management of the Arts
Research Interests
Corporate Finance, Investments, Economics of Strategy, Macroeconomics
Associate Professor
Field Chair for Policy
Research Interests
Public & Health Policy, Social Inequality, Quantitative Methods for Social Science Research
Associate Professor, Politics & Policy
Co-Director, Inequality and Policy Research Center
Field Chair, Comparative Politics
Field Chair, American Politics
Research Interests
Comparative Politics, Political Economy, Economic Inequality
C.S. & D.J. Davidson Chair and Professor of Management
Research Interests
Family business, Mindful revitalization, Creative economy, The Effective Executive, Managing Change
Overview
All students completing a dual degree with an MBA complete 48 of the 60 units for the Drucker MBA program at the Drucker School but can apply 12 units from their second degree toward the MBA. The number of units accepted from Drucker by other CGU degrees will vary depending on their academic requirements. All MBA students, including those earning dual degrees, are required to take all core classes related to management. Dual degrees can still choose to complete a formal concentration in the MBA program.
Unit Breakdown
Applicants interested in the PhD in Political Science-MBA dual degree should contact an admissions representative for current application guidelines.