Budgeting, control of expenditures, accounting procedures, and general strategies for fundraising. Contrasts will be made with elections at state and national levels. Discussions will include use of local media, civic and nonprofit organizations and special interest groups. Trains students to effectively manage crisis situations or turning points in political campaigns. Helps students develop tools and techniques necessary to anticipate, prepare for, and strategically manage crises.
Emphasis is placed on managing media relations during times of crisis.
Explores the variety of positions and responsibilities in a campaign organization, staff recruitment, managing expectations, and strategies to maintain and boost performance and morale. Modern campaign strategies and technologies applied to political movements in new democracies. Contrasts to developed democracies will be examined as well as case studies. The differences in political campaigns in multiparty systems. Emphasis will be on differences in strategy and execution.