Al-Alamein Institute For Postgraduate Studies In Najaf Al-Ashraf

The Department of Political Science was established at the Alamein Institute for Graduate Studies in 2007. It awards Master’s and Doctorate degrees in Political Science. Dozens of students have graduated with political topics that dealt with many local, regional and international issues and in various sub-specialties. The department has held many seminars, conferences and workshops related to Iraqi, regional and international political affairs..

Second: Vision

The vision of the Department of Political Science stems from the following:

1.      Provide students with scientific knowledge and modern information on the study of various political phenomena (locally, regionally and internationally),

2.      A broader understanding of the topics of political thought, political systems, international relations, and strategy within a scientific, methodological, and analytical framework, which develops students’ intellectual abilities, research proficiency, and thinking styles in the field of political science and its various cognitive areas.

3.      Excellence in scientific specialization in acquisition performance as well as achieving leadership in serving and developing society and dealing with its issues and developments. And using all modern technologies to achieve excellence.

4.      Establish scientific partnerships with various institutions, universities and academic institutions in line with the department’s specialization.

5.      Graduating specialized scientific cadres by preparing and qualifying political leaders capable of assuming responsibility in facing political challenges.

6.      Human development events to create a society of well-being and prosperity, as well as preparing and developing training programs in the fields of political science to serve state institutions to improve the performance and efficiency of their employees.

7.      Organize and hold scientific seminars and conferences aimed at deepening and disseminating culture and knowledge of modern political concepts.

Third: The Mission

Preparing specialized cadres in political science and leadership in conducting political research and studies and transferring knowledge, with the aim of serving and developing society, by giving the student the opportunity to become acquainted with the most important theoretical issues, methodological problems and basic trends in the field of contemporary political science.

Fourth: Objectives

The department’s objectives can be summarized as follows:

·        Prepare and qualify students in the fields of political science and providing them with a high level of knowledge.

·        Develop students’ ability to analyze and predict political phenomena and developments.

·        Qualify students intellectually and academically, developing their skills in research, writing, and participating in discussion and dialogue, thus contributing to refining their personalities and developing their abilities in creative thinking.

·        Prepare senior cadres specialized in political sciences, qualified to lead change and confront future challenges.

·        Create a state of intellectual intelligence through theoretical and applied linking of local, regional and international events and issues.

·        Develop scientific research methods and approaches in political science and employing them to explain and analyze various political phenomena.

·        Adhere to scientific standards in developing education and controlling quality standards and academic accreditation.

·        Striving to develop the scientific capabilities of faculty members and benefit from them in the educational process.

Fifth: Certificates granted by the department

·        Master’s degree in political science (Political Systems, Political Thought, International Relations).

The study period is two academic years, with two semesters (15 weeks each), and a master’s thesis must be submitted.

·        PhD in Political Science (Political Systems, Political Thought, International Relations).

The study period is three academic years, consisting of two semesters (15 weeks each), with the submission of a doctoral thesis.