Philosophy

The Doctor of Philosophy in Political Science program intends to provide students with an opportunity to pursue advanced studies as well as engage in independent research in political science.

Rationale

Providing opportunities to students who wish to specialize and pursue academic careers in Political Science and Public Administration.

Objective

• Equipping students with appropriate skills and knowledge that can enable them to critically investigate and predict political events, both nationally and globally, and
• Producing a pool of political scientists and public administrators that can contribute to the political and administrative development of their respective countries.

Philosophy of the program

The pogramme has been prepared collaboratively between the University of Nairobi and four other Universities in Africa namely, Ibadan, Botswana, Pretoria, and Ghana in partnership with Partnership for African Social and Governance Research (PASGR). 

Doctor of Philosophy in Public Policy programme is expected to innovatively enhance interdisciplinary grounding in the practice of public policy and to deepen research competencies in the discipline. The programme also imparts knowledge and skills in communication and scholarly publishing as well as leadership in pedagogical practice for next generation academics, researchers and policy practitioners to enable them contribute to national, regional and global development.

Rationale of the program

There is great need for adequately prepared cadre of faculty and research leaders with competencies in research and public policy across various disciplines to contribute to the formulation of policies that catalyse economic development and social transformation.

Objective

A doctoral degree in public policy will facilitate the development of cross cutting competencies that enhance the capacity of graduates to address development challenges through the formulation, implementation and analysis of public policies.

Philosophy

To enable students to acquire requisite knowledge and skills to improve their performance in public service and develop insights and skills needed to plan, formulate, execute policy, as well as to monitor and evaluate.

Objectives

• To enhance capacity building in the public service.
• Equip learners with requisite skills and tools necessary to make sound public policies and to effectively implement them.
• Prepare learners for further academic and career pursuits in the study and conduct of public administration.

Rationale

• The programme has been developed in response to the increasing demand for an efficient, effective, accountable and representative public service in light of the fast changing economic, social and political environment in Kenya and in the international milieu

Objectives

Equipping students with appropriate skills and knowledge that can enable them tocritically investigate and predict political events, both nationally and globally, and

Producing a pool of political scientists and public administrators that can contribute to the political and administrative development of their respective countries.

Philosophy

Equipping students with appropriate skills and knowledge that can enable them to Critically investigate and predict political events, both nationally and globally

Rationale

Producing a pool of political scientists and public administrators that can contribute to the political and administrative development of their respective countries

Philosophy

To propel graduates of the programme to the centre of decision-making in Africa by equipping them with knowledge and skills in research for public policy, a deep understanding of universal theories and concepts of public policy

Objectives

To provide relevant and quality training in public policy making skills.

To impart the desired knowledge and necessary tools in research for public policy.

To provide a deep understanding of universal theories and concepts in public policy making.

To improve learners decision-making and implementation skills in the public policy arena.

Rationale

To offer a response to Africa’s development challenges which call for a unique approach to public policy: an African perspective in defining policy priorities that will lead to sustainable prosperity for the people of the continent

Objectives

• To expose students to the major issues in International Relations.
• To provide those already in policy-making and policy-implementation positions in state and non-state agencies with the skills and tools necessary to make sound decisions on issues affecting their countries’ relations with other units in the international system.
• To prepare students for careers in international organizations, diplomatic offices and national offices that handle international affairs
• Philosophy
• To provide those already in policy-making and policy-implementation positions in state and non-state agencies with the skills and tools necessary to make sound decisions on issues affecting their countries’ relations with other units in the international system
• Rationale
• Changes in the International environment have led to new findings by researchers which need to be taken into account by the syllabi in international relations.
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• New insights have come forth that inform our way of thinking about global interactions. Theories have been challenged and revised.