Public Policy Nazarbayev University

Overview

The aims of the Public Policy program from Nazarbayev University are:

• To contribute to the economic and social welfare of Kazakhstan through the supply of outstanding doctoral graduates in public policy with functional expertise in these areas.
• To build sustainability into the higher education sector in Kazakhstan through the provision of future faculty trained to international standards of teaching and research.
• To strengthen the research base of decision making in the public sector in Kazakhstan through the supply of highly trained researchers.
• To add to existing scholarship on public policy in Central Asia through peer-reviewed publications emanating from the work of PhD students/graduates.
• To raise the profile of GSPP as a School well-known for its research and scholarship.

Learning Outcomes 

• Critically apply theories, methods and knowledge to address fundamental questions in the area of public policy, public administration and public management.
• Conduct relevant applied research by formulating, testing and generating hypotheses in key areas of enquiry.
• Collect, synthesize and analyse public policy data.
• Develop and demonstrate skills in oral and written communication, consistent with presentations and research papers disseminated at the doctoral level.
• Add to the body of academic discourse on public policy in Central Asia.
• Respect the principles of academic ethics and integrity.
• Develop and demonstrate academic research and leadership skills.