MA in Public Policy (in English)

Why a Non-Thesis Master’s Program in Public Policy at Ibn Haldun University?

With its strong academic infrastructure in the social sciences and interdisciplinary approach, Ibn Haldun University provides an academic environment responsive to today’s rapidly evolving governance and policy-making processes. As governance and decision-making mechanisms become increasingly complex globally, public policy is no longer merely an administrative activity; it requires the production of evidence-based, ethical, and sustainable solutions. This situation has increased the demand for qualified public policy experts both in Türkiye and internationally.

In this context, the Non-Thesis Master’s Program in Public Policy (in English) at Ibn Haldun University offers a holistic educational approach that goes beyond simply delivering theoretical knowledge. It aims to develop analytical thinking, data-driven decision-making, and applied problem-solving skills. The program’s social science perspective enables a multidimensional evaluation of public policies across critical areas such as health, education, the environment, and the economy.

The program, conducted in English, provides students with the opportunity to follow global policy processes and engage academically and professionally with international organizations such as the United Nations, the World Bank, and the European Union. Additionally, interaction with academics and students from different countries enhances the ability to understand global governance dynamics and conduct comparative analyses.

In conclusion, the Non-Thesis Master’s Program in Public Policy at Ibn Haldun University offers a significant academic opportunity to train qualified policy analysts and experts at both national and global levels through its interdisciplinary approach, ethical and evidence-based educational philosophy, practice-oriented structure, and international perspective.

Purpose

The aim of the Non-Thesis Master’s Program in Public Policy (in English) is to train experts who can adapt to evolving governance and decision-making processes at both global and national levels, conduct evidence-based analysis, adhere to ethical values, and produce sustainable policies.

Given the increasing complexity of public policy challenges across social, economic, and environmental domains, the program aims to equip students with both theoretical knowledge and practical competencies.

Scope

The program is built on an interdisciplinary structure grounded in the social sciences. In this context, it includes:

• Public policy analysis and policy design
• Decision-making processes and governance models
• Evidence-based policy-making and evaluation
• Health, education, environmental, and economic policies
• Policy development processes addressing social issues
• Principles of ethics, transparency, accountability, and justice
• Sustainability and public administration approaches
• Comparative public policy analyses
• Global governance and international institutions (UN, World Bank, EU, etc.)
• Data-driven analysis and policy evaluation methods

Case analyses, project-based work, and international academic collaborations also support the program.

Core Objectives

The main objectives of the program are as follows:

• To develop analytical thinking and problem-solving skills in public policy
• To enhance competencies in producing evidence-based, ethical, and sustainable policies
• To generate holistic solutions to social, economic, and environmental problems
• To integrate principles of transparency, accountability, and justice into policy processes
• To train experts capable of working in national and international public institutions
• To analyze global governance processes and policy dynamics
• To ensure proficiency in academic communication in English and adaptation to international work environments
• To equip students with the competencies required to work in international organizations such as the UN, World Bank, and EU
• To strengthen policy development capacity through an interdisciplinary perspective
• To improve problem-solving skills through case analyses and applied studies