Political Science

Khoa học Chính trị

Political Science examines how power is distributed, exercised, and contested in societies. It studies government institutions, political processes, public policy, international relations, and political theory.

Key Questions

•How is political power organized and legitimized?
•What makes governments stable or unstable?
•How do citizens influence policy?

Subfields & Specializations (5)

Comparative Politics

Chính trị so sánh

Comparison of political systems and institutions across countries

International Relations

Quan hệ quốc tế

Study of relations between nations, international organizations, and global politics

Political Theory

Lý thuyết chính trị

Philosophical examination of political concepts like justice, liberty, and democracy

Public Policy

Chính sách công

Analysis and design of government policies and programs

Public Administration

Hành chính công

Management and implementation of government programs