Dr. Pablo Policzer

Associate Professor

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Biography

Pablo Policzer is an Associate Professor at the University of Calgary specializing in Comparative Politics with a focus on Latin America. He holds a B.A. in Political Science from the University of British Columbia and a Ph.D. in Political Science from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. His research interests encompass a wide range of topics including violent conflict, authoritarian and democratic regimes, and the complexities of collaborative governance within the extractive industries. Policzer's recent work has examined the role of armed actors such as militaries and police forces in conflict as well as the implications for indigenous communities. His dedication to the field has been recognized through prestigious awards including the CPSA Comparative Politics Prize and the Choice Magazine Outstanding Academic Title. He has also held several postdoctoral fellowships and co-supervised numerous Ph.D. and M.A. candidates in Political Science, contributing to the academic community through teaching and mentoring.

Research Interests

Courses

POLI 415: Politics and Film POLI 473: States and Regimes in Latin America POLI 359: Introduction to Comparative Politics POLI 201: Introduction to Politics and Government POLI 673: Comparative Politics: Theories and Methods

Requirements for University of Calgary

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:7
TOEFL
Listening
Required:20
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:20
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:97
GRE General
Verbal
Required:150
Quantitative
Required:159
Analytical Writing
Required:5.5
Overall
Required:5.5
Prerequisites
4-year Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or equivalent 3rd or 4th year course in Theory of Computation 3rd or 4th year course in Software Engineering 3rd or 4th year course in Systems (OS, Compilers, Networking) 3rd or 4th year course in Application (AI, Graphics, Databases)
Application Checklist
  • Unofficial Transcripts
  • Curriculum Vitae
  • Statement of Purpose
  • Two Letters of Reference
Specialization Notes

Department of Computer Science Master's program. GRE scores are expected for international students.