The Bachelor Degree program takes at least three years and comprises 96 credits. This includes, 21 general formation credits belonging to a group of courses proposed by the Holy Spirit University of Kaslik; 30 credits, encompassing introduction to political science courses, as well as 45 credits, including the specialization courses. Students can choose between these three departments:

• Political sciences.
• International relations.
• Public administration.

Political Science
The Bachelor Degree, in the Political Science program, aims at teaching students how to analyze Lebanese, Middle Eastern and International events.

This program is based on the following major axes:

• Political life in Lebanon and the Arab countries.
• The study of conflicts.
• The issue of water and oil in the Middle East.
• Political regimes and the new world order.
• The current political questions

Diploma: Bachelor Degree in Political Sciences: 96 credits spread out to cover 6 semesters (3 years)

International Relations
The Bachelor Degree, in the International Relations’ program, aims at educating students about political and economic theories and stakes, which structure relations between states.

This program is based on the following major axes:

• International law and organizations.
• The history and theory of international relations.
• Contemporary political and economic stakes.
• The world order and the superpowers.

Diploma: Bachelor Degree in International Relations: 96 credits spread out to cover 6 semesters (3 years)

Public Administration
This program allows students to acquire ‘in depth’ knowledge of institutions and administrative organizations in the Lebanese State; in addition to laws governing their activity. It also aims at preparing them to incorporate the public function and to also work in the private sector.

This program is based on the following major axes:

• The State’s institutional organization.
• The principles and theories of public management.
• The Lebanese administration.

Diploma: Bachelor Degree in Public Administration: 96 credits spread out to cover 6 semesters (3 years)

The Master Degree can be earned in two years, divided over four semesters, with a total of 36 credits: 18 credits of common courses, 15 credits of specialization and 3 credits for the research paper.

The Master program is addressed not only to students, but also to professionals working in the fields of politics, diplomacy, political communication and journalism, who wish to deepen their knowledge in national, regional, international and Mediterranean politics.

The Master Degree program has a two-fold aim:

• To propose a high-level specialized training;
• To focus on the reflective techniques needed by the future executives that the Higher Institute of Political and Administrative Sciences is forming.

Students can choose between two specializations:

• International Relations
• Politics and Public Administration

International Relations
The Master Degree in International Relations sheds light on the following themes:

• Terrorism and international security
• International economy and globalization
• International migrations
• Current affairs
• Mediterranean politics
• Political communication
• Graduate research paper

Politics and Public Administration
The Master Degree in Politics and Public Administration chiefly addresses the following themes:

• Public politics and sustainable development
• Current affairs
• Mediterranean politics
• Political communications
• Lebanese political system and regional cooperation
• Political challenges and religions
• Graduate research paper

The graduates of the Higher Institute of Political and Administrative Sciences are prepared to practice careers, duties and jobs in the following fields:

• Politics
• Diplomacy
• International organizations
• Political communications
• Public administration
• Teaching