In the United States, we elect over a half a million people annually to political office. The campaign process is experiencing dramatic and complex changes. The contemporary campaign requires a diverse set of professionals with new and evolving skills in positioning, marketing, polling, fundraising, technology and new media social networking for success.

JP Catholic University is pleased to expand its MBA degree program to include an emphasis in Politics, providing graduate instruction at the intersection of politics, business, and faith. The 18-month program is designed as a comprehensive, introduction to both the principles and practical tools necessary to excel in the many facets of contemporary political campaigns. The rigorous multidisciplinary curriculum provides broad insights into voting behavior, candidate strategy, polling and data analysis, campaign strategy, compliance, fundraising, media management, and political leadership. You will be in the trenches, applying your knowledge as a volunteer in local campaigns as well as formulating real campaigns in our Campaign LaunchPad. You learn the fundamentals of how City Hall, County Hall, your state capital and Washington works. Our program places strong emphasis on forming students both morally and ethically in a supportive, non-partisan environment. Our faculty includes leading scholars and hands-on practitioners.

This unique program establishes JP Catholic University as a center for study at the intersection of politics, business and faith. The skills acquired enable students to seek careers in politics that will impact cultures locally, nationally and globally for Christ. You will acquire the insights to help you navigate the intricate political landscape, understand how to influence the process, and to be successful, while being true to who you are.

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