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“Serving the Public Shaping the Future”

Dr. Hawkar Qasim Birdawod
Head of Department – Public Administration

Why Choose Us ?

DESCRIPTION

The Department of Public Administration is ranked as the top department among
universities in the Kurdistan region of Iraq. It was established as the most in-demand field of study
in the Kurdish community to improve public affairs in various ministries and government
institutions. High school graduates from both the scientific and literary fields are accepted into
this department. The courses and study modules are managed by a team of highly qualified
academic staff who rely on contemporary international academic curricula.

VISION

The Public Administration Department at Cihan University-Erbil aspires to be a leader
in developing future public sector leaders and administrators. Through continuous innovation in teaching and research, the department aims to equip its graduates with the essential expertise
needed to enhance the efficiency, effectiveness, and accountability of public institutions. Its goal
is to empower students to contribute meaningfully to the sustainable development and governance
of the Kurdistan region.

MISSION

The department prepares graduates to take on the responsibilities of managing public
sector institutions and administrative units. It equips students with essential skills in planning,
organizing, leadership, communication, and coordination. Upon completion, students develop the
ability to negotiate, manage resources, and make effective decisions based on sound management
principles. Graduates are also trained to contribute to productive and financially responsible
operations, helping public institutions function with professionalism and efficiency.

What to Expect from the College?

OBJECTIVES

* To encourage transparency, accountability, and ethical conduct in public service.

To improve the quality, accessibility, and efficiency of government services.

 To uphold the rule of law and justice

To support sustainable development goals through effective administration.

To promote coordination among different levels of government – local, regional, and national

JOB OPPORTUNITIES

* Human Resource Management

* Public Section and General Activities

* Public Departments in Ministries

* Public Departments, Government, Institution

LABORATORIES

* Academic Computer

* AI in Administration

* Digital Business

* Business Simulation

* Data Analysis and MIS

FACULTY MEMBERS

Hawkar Qasim Birdawod

Ph.D. Statistics

Assistant Professor

Academic Portfolio

Qusay Hameed Al-Salami

Ph.D. Statistics

Assistant Professor

Academic Portfolio

Raad Abdulkareem Shareef

Ph.D. Organizational Behaviour

Assistant Professor

Academic Portfolio

Zainab Yousif Mohammed

Ph.D. Business Administration

Lecturer

Academic Portfolio

Muslim Najeeb Zaidan

Ph.D. Management Technology

Lecturer

Academic Portfolio

Aram Hanna Massoudi

Ph.D. Business Administration

Lecturer

Academic Portfolio

Ibrahim Hussein Ahmad

Ph.D. Accounting

Lecturer

Academic Portfolio

Dashty Ismil Jamil

M.Sc Social Statistics

Lecturer

Academic Portfolio

Raz Azad Jalal

M.B.A Business Management

Assistant lecture

Academic Portfolio

Ali Jalal Jaafar

M.A Economics

Assistant Lecturer

Academic Portfolio

Hevi Mohammed Qader

M.Sc. Banking and Financial Science,

Assistant Lecturer

Academic Portfolio

Marwa Mahmood Ameen

M.Sc. Education Educational

Assistant Lecturer

Academic Portfolio

NATIONAL AND INTERNATIONAL ACCREDITATIONS

Ministry of Higher Education & Scientific Research-Iraq

Ministry of Higher Education & Scientific Research-KRG

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LATEST NEWS AND ACTIVITIES


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Pharmacy Student’s Participation in the Knowledge Workshop at the KSAPT 2025 Conference

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Pharmacy Student’s Participation in the Knowledge Workshop at the KSAPT 2025 Conference


Cihan University-Erbil Participates in a Prestigious International Conference in Saudi Arabia

University Press
October 25, 2025

Cihan University-Erbil Participates in a Prestigious International Conference in Saudi Arabia

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CONTACT US

Phone

009647501723914

E-Mail

padep@cihanuniversity.edu.iq

Location

100 St. Newroz, Erbil,
Kurdistan Regoin, Iraq

Official Working Hours

Sunday-Thursday 08:00 AM-04:30 PM



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