Master of Social Policy and Program Evaluation

Analyze and frame policy and program evaluation problems using stakeholder-informed, participatory, and context-sensitive approaches across diverse and evolving policy environments.

Design and apply appropriate quantitative, qualitative, and mixed-methods evaluation approaches to generate credible, context-appropriate, and policy-relevant evidence.

Critically assess the effectiveness, efficiency, equity, and value of policies and programs using program theory, economic evaluation tools, and evidence-based approaches.

Interpret and synthesize evaluation findings and communicate them effectively in written, oral, and professional formats to inform decision-making, accountability, and policy and program improvement in ethically responsible ways.

Design and implement monitoring, performance management, and evaluation systems using appropriate indicators, administrative data, and stakeholder-informed participatory approaches to support learning and continuous program improvement.

Applicants seeking admission to the Master of Policy and Program Evaluation should hold a bachelor’s degree from a recognized university with a strong academic record (minimum GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale).

Applicants from all academic backgrounds are welcome, including engineering, natural sciences, and the humanities. Preference will be given to those with prior academic preparation in political science, public administration, economics, communications, or other social science disciplines. In addition, prior work experience in a relevant field and/or prior academic coursework in statistics is recommended.

Applicants are required to submit an IELTS score of 6.5 or a TOEFL score of 79 to demonstrate their proficiency in English.

First Year – First Semester

MPP601 – Research Methods for Public Policy – 3 Credit Hours
MPP602 – Ethics, Law, and Public Policy – 3 Credit Hours
MPP603 – Policy Analysis and Design – 3 Credit Hours

First Year – Second Semester

MPP604 – Economics for Public Policy – 3 Credit Hours
MPP605 – Public Management: Innovations & Challenges – 3 Credit Hours
MPP606 – Analytical Methods for Policy Evaluation – 3 Credit Hours

Second Year – First Semester

MPP607 – Comparative Public Policy – 3 Credit Hours
ELEC601 – Elective Course I – 3 Credit Hours
ELEC602 – Elective Course II – 3 Credit Hours
ELEC603 – Elective Course III (Capstone Track only) – 3 Credit Hours

Second Year – Second Semester (Capstone Track)

MPP690 – Capstone Project – 6 Credit Hours

OR

Second Year – Second Semester (Thesis Track)

MPP695 – Master’s Thesis – 9 Credit Hours
ELEC604 – Elective Course III (Thesis Track) – 3 Credit Hours

Program Completion Paths

Capstone Track

• 3 elective courses
• Team-based, client-driven Capstone Project (real-world policy problem)

Thesis Track

• 2 elective courses
• Original 9-credit Master’s Thesis focused on social policy or evaluation issues relevant to Qatar or the region