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Master of Public Policy and Foresight

Introduction

About the Program

The MA in Public Policy and Foresight is designed to prepare students as globally minded professionals equipped with the analytical, strategic, and leadership skills required to address contemporary and emerging public policy challenges. The program emphasizes future-oriented thinking, innovation, and evidence-based decision-making through high-quality teaching, applied research, and community engagement opportunities.

The program directly supports AUE’s strategic goals by fostering a diverse and inclusive learning environment, enhancing curriculum quality through innovative and industry-relevant academic offerings, and developing graduates who are future-ready and committed to lifelong learning. Through interdisciplinary learning and critical analysis, students will gain expertise in policy development, strategic foresight, governance, and sustainable decision-making in both regional and global contexts.

The MA in Public Policy and Foresight delivers robust and forward-thinking academic experiences aligned with the growing demand for professionals in policy analysis, strategic planning, governance, and future studies. The program promotes scholarly productivity, innovation, and practical engagement while positioning AUE as a leading institution offering a distinctive and contemporary graduate degree.

Furthermore, the program contributes to AUE’s vision of becoming a leading higher educational institution locally and regionally by preparing graduates to become creative, effective, and productive contributors to government, international organizations, private sectors, and society at large.

Program at a glance


Total Credit Hours

30 Credit Hours

Duration

2 Years

Instruction Language

English

Quality assured

Accreditations

Accredited by CAA

Program Director

Credit breakdown

Program Structure

Course CategoryTotal Number of CoursesTotal Number of Credit Hours
Core Courses618
Elective Courses26
Thesis16
Total930 Credit Hours

Curriculum

Courses & Descriptions

MPF 603 Economic Analysis in the Practice of Public Policy 3 CH
MPF 604 Government Integration 3 CH
MPF 601 Policy Analysis & Design 3 CH
MPF 602 Policy Innovation & Proactive Foresight 3 CH
MPF 600 Public Policy Theory & Practice 3 CH
MPF 605 Research Methods 3 CH
MCS 630 Thesis 6 CH
MFF 608 Consumer Trend Research and Concepting 3 CH
MFF 610 Emerging Technologies, Bio-engineering and the Digital Age 3 CH
MPF 611 Global Challenges and Sustainable Futures 3 CH
MPF 607 Special Topics in Public Policy 3 CH
MFF 606 System Thinking 3 CH
MFF 609 Visioning, Goal Setting and Planning 3 CH

Semester by semester

Study Plan

2
Year 1
Semester 1
CodeCourseCH
MPF 600 Public Policy Theory & Practice Core Courses3
MPF 601 Policy Analysis & Design Core Courses3
MPF 602 Policy Innovation & Proactive Foresight Core Courses3
Semester 2
CodeCourseCH
MPF 603 Economic Analysis in the Practice of Public Policy Core Courses3
MPF 604 Government Integration Core Courses3
MPF 605 Research Methods Core Courses3
Year 2
Semester 3
CodeCourseCH
— Elective Free Elective3
Semester 4
CodeCourseCH
MCS 630 Thesis6

Total: 30 credit hours

What we aim for

Program Goals

Requirements

Program Requirements

Graduation Requirements

For graduate degree completion, graduate students must satisfy the following requirements:

  • Earn a minimum CGPA of 3.00 on a scale of 4.00.
  • Successfully complete all courses as described in the study plan.
  • The Degree Completion requirements must be met within the timeframe of the program.
  • Successfully complete the Thesis course.

When can I join?

Three intakes every year

Students can join at the beginning of any semester.

Intake 01

September

Fall Semester


Intake 02

January

Spring Semester


Intake 03

May

Summer Semester


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