Doctor of Philosophy Field of Research : Policy Studies

Overview

Doctor of Philosophy (Policy Studies) is a multidisciplinary programmed designed for those who want to expand their knowledge and skills as policy professionals, which uphold the essential of evidence in policy development. It is primarily aimed at equipping students with knowledge, tools and research skills related to science, technology and innovation (STI), socio-economic development, public policies, and also policy process. It takes into consideration the interactions amongst STI, government, laws, society and cultures, and how they influence policy in pursuit to produce knowledgeable, skillful and expert policy professional and researchers. This program trains graduates to create a continuous flow of innovative ideas by leveraging on the existing stock of knowledge in policy studies that will benefit stakeholders and the research community. The programme provides students with a range of opportunities to develop their academic and practical understanding of policy through a broad set of lectures, seminars, and training.

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Programme Educational Objectives

The objective of the program is to produce graduates who can:

Show strong observational, analytical, synthesizing skills within which they are able to consolidate STI issues into scholarly policy research and writing.
Demonstrate effective communication skills and practice professional and societal responsibilities, whilst able to conceptualize and execute STI research independently from responsible ethical perspectives.
Demonstrate adaptability in different roles.
Responsibilities, surrounding and communities, enabling them to contribute and lead in their organizations and society.
Manage the scholarship of STI policy studies to benefit humankind and aware of related potential entrepreneurial opportunities and higher-order thinking skills necessary to solve research problems through innovation and creativity, which also drive them to be life long learners.
Learning Outcomes

At the end of the programmed, students are expected to be able to:

Relate STI knowledge to interpret professional behavior appropriate to the process of policy implementation and formulation.
Formulate original policy, design and organize research scientifically to solve problems and evaluate current STI policy model.
Analyze a situation, rationalize and response effectively verbally and write in scholarly publications.
Demonstrate professionalism ethically in research and explain ethics related to STI policy from the aspects of social responsibilities.
Analyze and apply current knowledge independently and manage information effectively to produce innovative research.
Show managerial skills and recognize entrepreneurial opportunities in STI policy.
Demonstrate the characteristics of a good quality leadership in managing the research tasks.

Detailed requirements of Doctor of Philosophy programme.

Program Structure – Doctor of Philosophy Field of Research _ Policy StudiesDownload
Entry Requirements

The normal requirement for admission to the programme is a four-year bachelor degree recognized by the university in either engineering or sciences.

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Graduates are able to work as:-

Programme Manager
Project Planning Manager
Strategic Planning Manager
Corporate Planning Manager
Policy and Planning Manager
Policy and Research Manager
Senior Manager in Regulatory Affairs
Programmes Fees

The mainstream programme fees for a bachelor’s degree in engineering or sciences offered by the university.

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Package 1 : Three (3) Years
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