Master of Public Policy

Khalifa University of Science and Technology in Abu Dhabi offers a Master of Public Policy, a master's degree taught in English. Public policy programs train students to analyze the design, implementation, and evaluation of government and institutional decisions that affect economic, social, and environmental outcomes. Core areas of study generally include policy analysis, public administration, economics, quantitative and qualitative research methods, and the political and institutional processes through which policy is formed. Students learn to assess the costs and benefits of proposed interventions, evaluate existing programs, and communicate findings to decision-makers and the public. The discipline draws on economics, political science, law, and statistics, giving graduates the analytical tools to work across sectors such as health, education, energy, urban development, technology, and environmental regulation. Coursework often includes case studies of policy successes and failures, simulations of legislative or regulatory processes, and applied projects that require students to propose solutions to real governance challenges. Because policy work increasingly depends on data, many programs also incorporate statistical software, program evaluation techniques, and methods for measuring policy impact over time. Graduates typically pursue careers in government ministries, regulatory agencies, international organizations, think tanks, consultancies, and the policy divisions of private companies and non-profits. Some go on to further academic research in public administration or political economy. Delivered in English at a science and technology-focused university in Abu Dhabi, the program offers a policy education grounded in a country actively engaged in economic diversification, technological development, and regional governance questions, providing relevant context for students studying how policy decisions are made and evaluated in a developing state.