Master of Arts in Public Policy

Master of Arts in Public Policy is designed for those engaged in, or aspiring to, professional careers in the public sector, corporate or not-for-profit sectors related to the political and economic management and regulation of multinational corporations.

This program is designed to academically qualify Somali future leaders in politics, law, economics and administration according to the principles of Good Governance and to prepare them for their professional life.

Furthermore, the total credit hours a student must cover are 42 credit hours, which consists core subjects and graduation project.

Program Goals

1. To enhance new knowledge and skills in public administration and public policy analysis will facilitate the development of homegrown solutions to problems of governance, as well as economic and social challenges facing the society.
2. Build a practical understanding of public management and governance.
3. Further skills for the effective navigation of managerial leadership in the country
4. Participate in joint learning of different types of governance locally.
5. Develop individual strategies for public service career development.

Entry Requirements

1. Processing fee of USD $ 70                    
2. Two (2) copies of photos with white background
3. Original of Secondary School certificate,
4. And, original Bachelor degree(s) and transcript.
   Program Structure

CORE COURSES
No.	Course Code	Subject Name	Credit Hours
Semester One
	MPPC3001	Foundation in Public Policy	3
	MPPC3002	Administration and Organization Theory	3
	MPPC3003	Public Policy Formulation & Design	3
Semester Two
	MPPC3004	Sustainable Development Policies	3
	MPPC3005	Public Policy Analysis	3
	MPPC3006	Foreign Policy	3
Semester Three
	MPPC3007	Administrative law	3
	MPPC3008	Research Methods	3
	MPPC3009	Cases in Contemporary Public Policy	3
Semester Four
	MPPC3010	Somali Political History	3
	MPPP4001	Graduation Project 1st Part	6
Semester Five
	MPPP4001	Graduation Project 2nd Part	6
Semester Six
		Publications & final Viva
	Total	42

Fees

Per Semester	Fee
Sem 1	$413
Sem 2	$413
Sem 3	$413
Sem 4	$413
Sem 5	$413
Sem 6	$415
Total	$2480.00

Assessment Format

	Format A	Format B
Course Work	60%	100%
Final Exam	40%	0%