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UCU GS Research Journal
DOCTOR IN PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION / MASTER OF ARTS IN PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION
In line with the university vision, mission and objectives, the University research center
identifies the areas along which all research activities in consonance with the National Higher Education
Research Agenda.
The following research priority areas reflect the research that is considered essential to address
the demands and needs associated with public and non-profit administration. It aims to boost students’
research capability in the areas of public administration, policy formulation and analysis, development
management, budgeting and financial resource management, human resource development and
contemporary issues in public affairs management.
• Competencies and leadership along the areas of public administration
• Expertise in the utilization of analytical tools and technique relevant to public administration
• Public policy, public administration and public management
• Health care services/management, economics and public finance, policy analysis, program
evaluation, nonprofit management, ethics, organizational theory and behavior, political science, and
a broad spectrum of public policy issues.
• Human Resource Development
• Organizational arrangements to implement public policies, such as public-private partnerships,
networks, public agencies, among others.
• Interpretation of the economics of public policy
• Cost/Benefit Analysis
• Managing public services
• Leadership in public, private and non-profit organizations
• Policy Evaluation

DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY IN BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION /
MASTER IN BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION
In line with the university vision, mission and objectives, the University research center
identifies the areas along which all research activities in consonance with the National Higher Education
Research Agenda.
The following research priority areas reflect the research that is considered essential to address
the demands and needs concerning business administration:
• Policy-oriented related research on business efficiency, operation procedures and financing
• Impact of environmental laws to business
• Environmental pricing and modeling
• Waste management and practices of Industries / establishments
• Importance of environmental issues in economic development
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