Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Food & Nutrition Policy

Program Description: 

The Ph.D. program in Food and Nutrition Policy is a multidisciplinary field that focuses on studying the stages of policymaking within the food and nutrition system, including production, distribution, and consumption, with perspectives ranging from macro to micro and with both short-term and long-term outlooks. This program also deals with analyzing the impacts and potential consequences of both macro and micro-level policies on food and nutrition security and the outcomes of changes in these policies..

Objectives:

The primary goal of this program is to train and cultivate a significant number of internationally qualified graduates who possess the analytical, drafting, design, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation skills required for effective food and nutrition policies and programs while fostering a competitive spirit. 

Expected Competencies at the End of the Program:

 General Competencies*

By the end of the program, graduates should be able to:

• Describe and analyze food and nutrition issues and challenges at various levels within the country
• Conduct and lead research related to food and nutrition policymaking
• Develop, articulate, and advocate for reformative policies in food and nutrition programs and projects
• Manage and coordinate multidisciplinary sectors in a manner that reflects the analysis and formulation of food and nutrition policies
• Design, monitor, and evaluate food and nutrition plans and programs

Specific Competencies and Skills

• Policy-Making Skills: Formulating related policies, planning, management, and evidence-based decision-making in both normal and crisis situations
• Analytical Matrix Development: Designing analytical matrices for food security in the community
• Monitoring and Evaluation: Process monitoring, quality control, and evaluation
• Teaching and Training Skills
• Research and Scientific Writing: Skills in conducting research and authoring scientific articles
• Critical Thinking and Problem-Solving
• Indicator Analysis: Extracting and analyzing nutritional and developmental indices
• Economic Evaluation: Estimating and analyzing the economic aspects of programs and related processes
• Household Economics Analysis
• Advanced Search Skills: Locating, analyzing, and conducting meta-analysis on scientific and analytical resources
• Food Security Assessment
• Guideline Development: Formulating localized guidelines and standards for food and nutrition
• Economic Analysis: Assessing the economics of programs and related processes