Program name:

International Doctoral Education Programme: Governance and Administration in Education and Science

Program authors:

Rusudan Sanadze, Associate Professor

Apostolia Galani, Professor

Qualification awarded:

PhD in Education Science

Language of Instruction:

English

The PhD programme in Governance and Administration in Education and Science bridges theory and practice, enhancing research competence for educational, research, and governance professionals. It integrates their expertise with academic rigor and practical applicability. Participants collaborate with research centers and professors, aligning their research topics with societal needs in education and administration. This results in the production of original research that advances the fields of governance and administration in education and science.

Graduates emerge as highly-qualified researchers equipped with professional and transversal skills, ready to work within and beyond academia. They contribute to field development by addressing critical issues, introducing new trends and tendencies and approaches, and influencing policy and practice. Their research supports societal development by addressing educational challenges, fostering innovation, and enhancing human capital globally.

• Completed a Master’s degree with thesis.
• Master’s degree in education or work experience in education (formal or informal), public sector, NGO, or education institution setting for at least three years.
• English proficiency (C1) (TOEFL iBT 110; IELTS 7,0) or the university examination. Applicants can be exempted from submitting the language proficiency test report if an undergraduate and/or graduate degree was earned in a programme which was officially taught in English.
• Prospective candidates must possess a minimum of 10 ECTS/or equivalent in the fields of research and pedagogy at a Master’s degree level, or equivalent.
• Research proposal outlining the research topic the candidate would like to pursue in the programme (1500-2000 words).

Knowledge and understanding

Upon completion of the programme, the PhD graduate has:

• Profound knowledge of the principles, theories, historical perspectives and innovations in education and science administration.
• A thorough understanding of professional and research ethics.

Skills

Upon the completion of the programme, the PhD graduate is able to:

• Provide critical analysis, assessment, and synthesis of new and complex ideas.
• Develop innovative thinking and problem-solving skills to address contemporary challenges in education, research, and science administration on a global level.
• Communicate, both in writing and verbally, and disseminate their research findings.

Autonomy and responsibility

Upon completion of the programme, the PhD graduate has the ability to:

• Autonomously design and conduct research in their area of specialization.
• Be committed to ethical research conduct and responsible science administration practices, ensuring the integrity and credibility of academic and administrative pursuits.

The joint doctoral programme opens diverse and enhanced employment opportunities, providing graduates with a broad set of skills and international exposure, making them competitive candidates in various professional fields. After completing the doctoral program, the PhD graduate is able to be employed in any type / research or educational / governmental or non-governmental institution in the field of education, to lead the educational-scientific process in national and international educational sector. A PhD graduate can serve as a leader in formal and informal educational settings (schools, universities, museums, science festivals, technological institutions). The graduate could be a science and education policy analyst, an international educational policy consultant, and more.