• The Advanced Policy Research Program is designed for public thought leaders, think tank professionals, policy advisors, analysts, and managers. The program consists of advanced research work to help professionals in their critical decision-making and complex problem-solving role with a focus on major socioeconomic development policies, strategies, and programs.

• Note: This is an advanced training program for professionals; we do not accept students seeking initial employment, postsecondary education, or initial licensing programs

Advanced Research Training Program Objectives

The program is set within the context of contemporary political, social, economic, and administrative environment. The program key objectives include the following:

• Providing the candidates with a multidisciplinary perspective of the complex environment within which decision and policy making occurs
• Exploring efficient and accurate analysis and decision-making processes for public policies and programs
• Sharing ideas, strategies, and tools to plan, design, and manage government policy initiatives in relevant sectors

Program Subjects

1. Microeconomics
2. Macroeconomics
3. Econometrics and Economic Analysis
4. Behavioral Economics
5. Critical Thinking
6. Scientific Methods, Statistics, and Research Methods for Policy Design
7. Socioeconomic & Public Policy Design
8. Strategic Governance
9.  Dissertation - A Think Tank Project

  Sample Research Areas, Research Methods and Projects

• Best Practices Research

Courseware Content (Customized)

The Advanced Policy Research program courseware includes the following:

1. Participant's training guide

2. Subject matter handbook and lecture notes

3. Executive summary of the subject matter:

   • Summary of essential concepts and leadership best practices

   • Examples and case studies

4. Policy Design and Analysis toolkit (Research frameworks, decision models, and checklists.)

5. Experiential work-based assessment project

Training Model

• Experiential action learning

• 25%-50% seminar and 50-75% experiential project work

• The development of executive management skills is based on KASAC executive education and management training model

  Courses By Industry - Optional Customization (For Group Training):

• The management seminars and case studies can be customized to each industry, including: government and public sector management, banking, insurance and financial services management, investment and asset management, energy, utilities, oil and gas management, trade and retail management, education management, pharmaceutical, healthcare, hospital management, construction management, real estate management, agriculture and fishery management, food and restaurant management, telecommunication and information technology management, transportation, freight and logistics management, aerospace, automotive, airlines management, hospitality management, tourism, travel and leisure management, media management, and manufacturing management.

Performance Evaluation (optional)

• Performance evaluation is optional and can be evaluated on the basis of individual or team project deliverables

• There are no Q&A exams or tests. Candidates can choose to complete customized experiential work-based projects such as developing a relevant analysis document, management strategy, action plan or a senior management presentation

• The program advisor will review the deliverables and provide improvement feedback. The evaluation is a form of management consulting and experiential coaching for performance improvement

USA, Canada, and Europe Seasonal Programs and Venues:

This executive education program is offered during the following months:

• Winter & Spring Seminars & Programs: December, January, February, March, April, and May in USA
• Spring & Summer Seminars & Programs: May, June, July, August, September, and October in USA, Canada, and Europe
• Autumn & Winter Seminars & Programs: September, October, November, and December in USA
• Group training seminars are available all months in US, Canada, and Europe