Aligned with the Kingdom’s Vision 2030 and its commitment to unlocking the potential of young national talent, the Decision Support Center is dedicated to empowering fresh graduates and cultivating their skills and expertise in its areas of focus. Through an annual graduate development program, meticulously designed around specialized tracks and conducted in collaboration with renowned international universities, the Decision Support Center equips graduates with critical, in-demand competencies. This initiative serves as a pivotal foundation for launching their professional journeys and shaping future leaders in the workforce.

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Cohorts
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Tracks
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Beneficiaries

Fifth Cohort 2024-2025

In collaboration with the Harris School of Public Policy, the Center refined and expanded the program, developing the offered specializations to better align with evolving aspirations and to extend its impact across other governmental agencies through enhanced knowledge transfer and practical application.

Program Tracks

Public Policy, Applied Economics, Information Technology and Data, and Behavioral Science.

The duration of the training course was (10) months and included:

Academic Training:

(4) Months

Professional Training:

(6) Months

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Beneficiaries

Fourth Cohort 2023-2024

The Center further advanced the program in collaboration with Harris School of Public Policy of the University of Chicago, designing the fourth edition of the program, which includes four distinct tracks.

Program Tracks

Public Policy, Applied Economics, Data Management, and Social and Behavioral Sciences.

The duration of the training course was (10) months and included:

Academic Training:

(4) Months

Professional Training:

(6) Months

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Beneficiaries

Third Cohort 2022-2023

Following the achievements of the Graduate Development Program, the Decision Support Center aimed to refine its practices by partnering with Harris School of Public Policy of the University of Chicago to deliver the third edition of the program, now featuring two specialized tracks.

Program Tracks

Public Policy and Applied Economics

The duration of the training course was (10) months and included:

Academic Training:

(4) Months

Professional Training:

(6) Months

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Beneficiaries

Second Cohort 2021-2022

Building on the success of the inaugural cohort of the Graduate Development Program, the Decision Support Center renewed its partnership with the Public Investment Fund and the Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy School, launching the second iteration of the program, which features four distinct tracks.

Program Tracks

Public Policy, Cybersecurity, Project Management, and Business Administration.

The duration of the training course was (9) months and included:

Academic Training:

(3) Months

Professional Training:

(6) Months

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Beneficiaries

First Cohort 2021-2020

The program was launched in collaboration with the Public Investment Fund and Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy at the University of Singapore, with only one track specializing in public policy.

Program Tracks

Public Policy.

The duration of the training course was (9) months and included:

Academic Training:

(3) Months

Professional Training:

(6) Months

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Beneficiaries