Program

PHD Public Management

Department: 

Public Management

Program level: 

Credits (ECTS): 

180

Abbreviation: 

PhDPM

Degree: 

Duration in semesters: 

4 semesters

Description

The Ph.D. in Public Management program equips students with critical management skills essential for effective governance and nonprofit operations, particularly in resource-constrained environments. This innovative degree emphasizes the shared objectives of the governmental and nonprofit sectors, preparing future leaders to address complex public sector challenges and implement reforms that enhance citizen satisfaction in service delivery. The curriculum is designed for working professionals, allowing for full-time coursework that includes discipline-specific courses, advanced analytical techniques, and public policy analysis in the first 1.5 years. Students will then focus on developing their dissertation proposals and conducting research over the following 2.5 years. Throughout the program, students engage in projects that tackle real-world challenges, refining their project management and analytical skills. Developed by the Ethiopian Civil Service University, this program aims to strengthen the capacity of civil servants and support national development plans, ultimately contributing to Ethiopia’s transformation and progress.

Professional Profile: Marketable Competencies Upon Completion of the Program:
• Interdisciplinary and Transdisciplinary Research Expertise: Graduates will conduct comprehensive research integrating multiple disciplines, offering insights with significant policy implications to address complex public management challenges.
• Advanced Advisory, Managerial, and Leadership Skills: Graduates will be equipped to advise government agencies, businesses, and community organizations effectively, driving strategic initiatives and fostering collaboration to enhance public service delivery and community engagement.
• Commitment to Lifelong Learning and Knowledge Generation: Graduates will actively engage with contemporary debates in public management, excelling in scholarly communication to generate, share, and apply knowledge effectively to influence policy and practice.
• Strategic Problem-Solving and Critical Thinking Abilities: Graduates will analyze complex issues, develop innovative solutions, and make informed decisions that contribute to effective public management and governance.
• Strong Communication and Engagement Skills: Graduates will articulate ideas clearly and persuasively, engaging diverse stakeholders, including policymakers, practitioners, and the public, to foster understanding and collaboration.
• Ethical and Responsible Leadership: Graduates will embody ethical principles and demonstrate a commitment to social responsibility, ensuring their leadership positively impacts society and promotes sustainable development.
• Capacity for Collaborative Innovation: Graduates will be prepared to lead and participate in collaborative efforts that drive innovation and enhance public management practices through teamwork and knowledge sharing.

Prerequisites & Requirements

Candidates must hold a master's degree or an equivalent qualification from an accredited university in management, economics, marketing, public administration, human resource management, leadership, governance, development, or related fields, as approved by the Curriculum and Academic Standards Committee.

Exit Level Outcomes

• Graduates will independently identify significant research questions, evaluate public policies, analyze data, and draw conclusions that contribute to new knowledge within their doctoral dissertations.
• Graduates will acquire and synthesize current information, capturing contemporary debates in Public Management.
• Graduates will develop interdisciplinary and transdisciplinary analytical skills for rigorous research with meaningful policy implications.
• Graduates will gain strong technical skills to understand and explain Public Sector Management theories and models, validating them with real-world data through statistical analyses and software applications.
• Graduates will communicate professionally across various fields in both local and international academic and scientific environments, supporting governments, businesses, communities, and students.
• Graduates will demonstrate collaborative leadership and professional skills in knowledge sharing.
• Graduates will think holistically and ethically, transcending disciplinary boundaries to achieve harmonious integration of systems.
• Graduates will exhibit individual maturity, responsibility, and confidence in their professional endeavors.

Individual Clients

This program is tailored for public sector employees with academic backgrounds in Public Management, public universities, the Ethiopian Management Institute, and related fields, as approved by the ECSU Curriculum and Academic Standards Committee.

Other stakeholders

Institutional Clients: Federal Ministry of Education, Planning Commission, HERQA, research institutions.
Other Key Stakeholders: Public organizations related to organizational management, civil society, community organizations, AU, IGAD, UN, World Bank, and various local and international NGOs.

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