The PhD program in Management aims to meet the needs of the public sector in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia for specialized cadres in the field of management capable of transferring and localizing administrative knowledge and technology. Upgrading the level of public service academically and professionally. It also aims to graduate highly qualified specialists in the field of conducting management research, teaching in academic institutions and providing management consulting to public organizations.
Program Description
- Advanced Analytical Skills: Developing the ability to analyze complex administrative challenges and formulate innovative solutions with improved efficiency and transparency.
- Expert Research Capability: Gaining deep expertise in conducting original research, using biostatistics or other specialized tools, and evaluating evidence-based practices.
- Theoretical & Ethical Mastery: Ethically applying major theories of public policy and administration within organizational contexts and contributing original knowledge to the field.
- Leadership & Communication: Excellence in teaching, leadership, and communicating effectively within multi-disciplinary teams and diverse populations.
The applicant must have a master’s degree in public administration, administrative sciences, or other disciplines related to regularity (non-executive) with a grade of at least very good or its equivalent if it is from a university that grants it with a grade.
A minimum score of (5.5) in the (IELTS) test or its equivalent.
The applicant must have a score of not less than (80) in the general aptitude tests for university students.
Pass the personal interview and written tests set by the department.
Work experience of at least two years.
First Year – First Semester
DRAA601 – Intellectual Development in Public Administration – 3 Credit Hours
DRAA605 – Advanced Topics in Research Methodology in Administration – 3 Credit Hours
DRAA613 – Information Technology in Administration – 3 Credit Hours
First Year– Second Semester
DRAA603 – Contemporary Issues in Administration – 3 Credit Hours
DRAA611 – Advanced Studies in Organizational Behavior – 3 Credit Hours
KMY615 – Statistical Analysis in Administration – 3 Credit Hours
Second Year – First Semester
DRAA608 – Public Financial Management – 3 Credit Hours
HASB621 – Seminar in Governmental Accounting – 3 Credit Hours
DRAA624 – Strategic Management in the Public Sector – 3 Credit Hours
DRAA699 – Research Proposal Preparation – 3 Credit Hours
Second Year – Second Semester
DRAA629 – Decision Making and Problem Solving – 3 Credit Hours
DRAA638 – Government Financial Administration – 3 Credit Hours
DRAA639 – Advanced Topics in Public Policy Analysis – 3 Credit Hours
Third Year – First Semester
DRAA700 – Comprehensive Examination – 0 Credit Hours
Third Year– Second Semester
DRAA700 – Thesis – 9 Credit Hours
Program Overview
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King Saud University