Dr. Matthew Baum

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Biography

Matthew Baum is the Marvin Kalb Professor of Global Communications and a Professor at the Shorenstein Center on Media, Politics, and Public Policy at the Harvard Kennedy School. As a Faculty Associate at the Weatherhead Center for International Affairs, Baum focuses on the intersection of domestic sources of foreign policy and the influence of mass media on public opinion. His research delves into the dynamics of democratic conflict behavior and explores variations in democratic electoral institutions. With a strong commitment to understanding the nuances of public perception and political communication, Baum's work contributes significantly to the fields of media studies and political science.

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Requirements for Harvard University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
TOEFL
Total
Required:80
IELTS
Overall
Required:6.5
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in a technical or quantitative field
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Specialization Notes

Administered by the Harvard Kenneth C. Griffin Graduate School of Arts and Sciences (GSAS).