A Doctoral Program in Public Policy (PhD) represents the pinnacle of academic achievement in the study of how governments formulate, implement, and assess policies. This program equips students with advanced research methodologies, economic theory, and policy analysis skills, enabling them to address pressing real-world issues in fields such as health, education, environmental sustainability, and governance. Graduates typically pursue careers as university professors, policy researchers, or senior advisors in governmental and international organizations.
Doctoral program in public policy is designed to provide professionals, researchers and students with advanced knowledge and expertise of public policy in any field of research interest. The applicants who wish to enroll in doctoral program in Public Policy must present great interest in conducting independent research under the guidance of academic supervisor, in teaching two courses relevant to their field of research at NUM and assisting academic supervisors in research and teaching activities.
To be admitted into the doctoral program in Public Policy, applicants must provide:
The doctoral program in Public Policy is a graduate program requiring the completion of 54 credits. This includes coursework and dissertation requirements necessary for graduation.
Graduates of the Ph.D. in Public Policy can pursue diverse career opportunities across public, private, and non‑profit sectors at local, regional, and international levels. They may serve in government ministries and agencies, shaping policy design, implementation, and evaluation; contribute to international organizations such as the United Nations, ASEAN, or the European Union, addressing global governance and development challenges; engage with non‑governmental organizations (NGOs) in advocacy, social policy, and community development; advise corporations and consultancies on regulatory frameworks, corporate responsibility, and sustainable practices; and advance knowledge in academia and research institutes, producing scholarship that informs evidence‑based policymaking and training future leaders.
graduates may serve as civil servants in charge of policy, planning and administration; legislative assistants in charge of research, drafting policy and legislative proposal; diplomat; public and international affairs management and relations, etc.
graduates may serve as corporate social responsibility (CSR) managers, consultants, public relation officers, strategy and planning managers, etc.
graduates may serve as program managers, advocacy officers, researchers, policy advisors, etc.
graduates may serve as policy officers, foreign service officers, development analysts, etc.
graduates can serve as academic researchers, professors, think tank analysts, etc.
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