Executive master’s in governance and public Policy

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Executive master's in governance and public Policy
Institution
King Saud University
Location
Saudi Arabia
Total Tuition
$ 21339
Intakes
September
Application deadline
January
Application Fee
133
Program Description

Qualifying local and regional leaders specialized in developing and implementing governance principles in the public sector and analyzing public policies.

-Knowledge and understanding

Familiarity with up-to-date knowledge and information in the field of governance in the public sector and public policies.

Acquire scientific knowledge of strategies for implementing governance in the public sector and public policy analysis.

Identify global and advanced indicators and standards in the field of governance and public policies.

-Mental skills:

Ability to link and analyze information when dealing with public policies.

Ability to solve problems arising from the challenges of implementing governance in the public sector.

Linking theory to practice in dealing with variables in governance and public policy topics.

-Professional and practical skills:

Master basic and advanced management skills in governance in the public sector and public policy at the leadership and executive levels.

Using modern means to improve professional practice in governance and analysis of public policies for administrative leaders and executives.

Develop and evaluate methods of applying governance and analyzing public policies in governmental and non-governmental agencies, in line with the Kingdom’s Vision 2030 and the strategic objectives of the State.

-Soft Skills:

Ability to communicate effectively with different administrative levels in governmental and non-governmental agencies and decision-makers.

Organization and effective distribution of tasks and responsibilities.

Familiarity with the methods of decision-making within groups and work teams in various circumstances.

Enhance the skills of coping with difficult circumstances, crisis management and change management.

In addition to the admission requirements contained in the unified regulations for graduate studies in Saudi universities and the organizational and executive rules and procedures for graduate studies at King Saud University, the department requires enrollment in the following program:

– The applicant must have a bachelor’s degree from a university recommended by the Ministry of Education in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia in related disciplines such as (public administration, economics, accounting, political science, law, finance), with a grade of at least (good).

– The applicant must have at least (one year) practical experience in government work or the private sector.

First Year – First Semester (12 Credit Hours)

Course Code Course Title Credit Hours
500 HOKM Governance in the Public Sector 3
501 HOKM Globalization and Sustainable Development 3
502 HOKM Topics in Management 3
503 HOKM Public Policy Analysis 3

First Year– Second Semester (12 Credit Hours)

Course Code Course Title Credit Hours
510 HOKM Public Budgeting 3
511 HOKM Institutionalism and Organizational Efficiency 3
512 HOKM Selected Topics in Local Development 3
513 HOKM Administrative and Constitutional Law 3

Second Year – First Semester (9 Credit Hours)

Course Code Course Title Credit Hours
530 HOKM Public Financial Management 3
531 HOKM Contemporary Issues in Public Sector Management 3
532 HOKM Management and Strategic Planning 3

Second Year – Second Semester (6 Credit Hours)

Course Code Course Title Credit Hours
599 HOKM Applied Research 6
Program Overview
Study Format
On-campus
Program Level
Master's
Language Of Materials
English
Language Of Teaching
English
Mode
Full-time
Duration By Months
24
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Contact Admission
King Saud University
Phone Number
+966114696666
Email
cba@ksu.edu.sa

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