The Master of Arts in Electoral Analysis and Management is a professionally rigorous, interdisciplinary programme designed to prepare future leaders of democratic and electoral processes. It is offered in both online and in-person modes, the online programme being particularly suitable for working professionals seeking advanced, practice-oriented training in elections, campaigns, and political systems.
Anchored jointly by the Jindal School of Government and Public Policy (JSGP) and the Jindal School of International Affairs (JSIA), the programme integrates public policy, governance, comparative politics, political behaviour, data analytics, and election law. The curriculum moves from strong theoretical foundations to applied skills in campaign management, political communication, election finance, psephology, and political analytics. Students seeking to deepen their practical learning may opt for the Constituency Lab, an immersive election simulation that provides hands-on experience in strategic planning, decision-making, and crisis management.
Graduates are prepared for careers in electoral management bodies, political parties, campaign organisations, policy think tanks, civil society, and international democracy and governance initiatives.
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| Courses | Credits |
|---|---|
| Economics of Elections | 5 |
| Ethics and Leadership | 5 |
| Political Psychology and Behaviour | 5 |
| Courses | Credits |
|---|---|
| Election Campaigns | 5 |
| Introduction to Psephology | 5 |
| Elective 1 | 5 |
| Courses | Credits |
|---|---|
| Elections and Identity | 5 |
| Election Monitoring | 5 |
| Elective 2/ Constituency Lab | 5 |
| Courses |
|---|
| Election Finance |
| Civic Engagement and Community Organizing |
| Electoral Law, Constitution, and Regulation |
| Advanced Psephology and Forecasting |
| Political Analytics & Big Data |
| Election Risk Management |
| Foundations of Political Communication |
| Strategic Narratives and Political Messaging |
Submit a short essay on: What are your long-term career goals and aspirations, and how will this degree support you in achieving them?
| Fee | Amount | Due Date |
|---|---|---|
| Registration | INR 25,000 | Upon acceptance of Offer Letter |
| Instalment I | INR 1,25,000 | Within 30 days from the programme commencement date |
| Instalment II | INR 1,25,000 | Prior to the commencement of Term 3 |
Yes. The M.A. in Electoral Analysis & Management is a fully online programme, designed for working professionals and geographically dispersed learners, with live sessions, recorded lectures, discussion forums, and virtual faculty engagement.
The programme duration is one year, structured across four academic quarters, with a total of 12 courses (60 credits).
Applicants must hold a Bachelor’s degree from a recognised university in any discipline. Backgrounds in political science, law, public policy, journalism, data analytics, or governance are useful but not mandatory.
The Constituency Lab is a simulation-based learning component where students apply theory to real-world electoral scenarios. Strategy, crisis management, planning, ethical decision-making. No hashtags, just hard choices.
Yes. Students can choose electives such as:
Absolutely. The programme is designed with flexible schedules, asynchronous learning, and live academic engagement, making it ideal for professionals in politics, policy, governance, media, consulting, and civil society.
Yes. O.P. Jindal Global University is an Institution of Eminence, recognised by the Ministry of Education, Government of India, and consistently ranked among top private universities globally.
