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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
Qusay Hameed Al-Salami
Ph.D. Statistics
Assistant Professor
Raad Abdulkareem Shareef
Ph.D. Organizational Behaviour
Assistant Professor
Zainab Yousif Mohammed
Ph.D. Business Administration
Lecturer
Muslim Najeeb Zaidan
Ph.D. Management Technology
Lecturer
Aram Hanna Massoudi
Ph.D. Business Administration
Lecturer
Ibrahim Hussein Ahmad
Ph.D. Accounting
Lecturer
Dashty Ismil Jamil
M.Sc Social Statistics
Lecturer
Raz Azad Jalal
M.B.A Business Management
Assistant lecture
Ali Jalal Jaafar
M.A Economics
Assistant Lecturer
Hevi Mohammed Qader
M.Sc. Banking and Financial Science,
Assistant Lecturer
Marwa Mahmood Ameen
M.Sc. Education Educational
Assistant Lecturer
NATIONAL AND INTERNATIONAL ACCREDITATIONS
Ministry of Higher Education & Scientific Research-Iraq
Ministry of Higher Education & Scientific Research-KRG




















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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

