Programs | Graduate School of Political Management | The George Washington University

Get the skills

to get in the room

where it happens

The Graduate School of Political Management's (GSPM) unparalleled Washington, DC connections mean our students learn not only in the classroom, but in campaign offices, legislative suites, lobbying shops, PR agencies, and news bureaus that shape the world.

GSPM's innovative learning environment brings the professional world of politics, communications, and advocacy into the classroom to create the next generation of citizen leaders.

The school's more than 4,000 talented alumni live and work around the globe as leaders and changemakers in the world of government, politics, public relations, and public affairs.

Michelle Giuda

Political Management, Class of 2009

"The opportunity to learn in the nation’s capital with an incredibly diverse set of students and professors who are at various points in their careers and cover the full spectrum of politics is a great foundation for a career in politics or other industries."

Find Your Master's Program

Are you an aspiring candidate, campaign manager, grassroots advocate, or political consultant? This is the program that will allow you to channel your passion for politics into a career as a political professional.

The Legislative Affairs degree will teach you what you need to know in order to navigate the halls of Capitol Hill and accomplish your goals as a high-level staffer, government affairs professional, or registered lobbyist.

Is the message your medium? Learn how to break through the clutter of the 24-hour news cycle and social media with messages and campaigns that resonate with the public, corporate elites, and political power brokers.

¿Te apasiona la política? Aprende a ganar campañas y liderar en una democracia en nuestro programa. ¡Impartido en línea y completamente en español, esta maestría pone el conocimiento de los mejores consultores en Washington a tu alcance!

Find Your Graduate Certificate Program

If you're looking for a shorter program to fine-tune your skills, consider one of our graduate certificate programs.

Browse Our Class Schedules

See which classes we'll be offering this Summer and Fall.