Welcome to Faculty of Social Sciences – SIMAD University
Welcome to the official website of the Faculty of Social Sciences, where knowledge meets impact. We are proud to offer dynamic and interdisciplinary programs in Public Administration, Political Science and International Relations, Social Work and Social Administration, Development Studies, and Psychology. With a commitment to academic excellence, practical learning, and community engagement, our faculty provides a supportive environment led by passionate educators and researchers.
About
Faculty of Social Science
Established in 2011 with just a single program, the Faculty of Social Sciences has since expanded to offer five distinct undergraduate programs: Bachelor of Public Administration, Bachelor of Political Science and International Relations, Bachelor of Social Work and Social Administration, Bachelor of Development Studies, and Bachelor of Psychology.
Today, the faculty proudly serves a dynamic and diverse student population drawn from various regions and backgrounds—united by a shared dedication to academic excellence and meaningful social change.
Whether your passion lies in public service, international engagement, community development, or understanding human behavior, the Faculty of Social Sciences offers a vibrant and supportive academic environment to help you thrive.
Mission & Vision
The Faculty of Social Sciences aims to prepare national and international experts as well as professionals in the field of Social Sciences, particularly Public Administration, Social work and Social Administration, Political Science and International Relations, Development Studies, and Media and Communication, to meet the current and future needs of Somalia and the region.
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Vision
The Faculty of Social Sciences is dedicated to the development of knowledge through innovation and excellence in academic programs for the purpose of contributing better Somalia and the world.
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Mission
The Faculty of Social Science strives to provide an excellent academic environment for the optimum attainment of competence and critical skills for the students to become capable citizens who are able to make responsible decisions in a different and interdependent world.
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Our Core Values
1. Integrity. It describes adherence to moral values and strong ethical principles that must be rooted in our hearts and souls and defined by our character, conduct, deeds, and actions with honesty and responsibility.
2. Teamwork, customer care, equal opportunity, collaboration, creativity and innovation, effective communication, tolerance, perseverance, and a culture of peace.
3. Excellence: High performance level of work results in outstanding accomplishment in all facets of learning and teaching, innovation and research, and service delivery.
4. Maintaining a sense of self-respect, discipline, responsibility, and loyalty.
5. Research promotion and professionalism
Our Departments
Faculty Departments
Top Ten students in the Faculty of Management Sciences
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𝐁𝐁𝐀𝟐𝟔
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𝐀𝐛𝐝𝐢𝐰𝐞𝐥𝐢
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𝐁𝐁𝐅𝟏𝟐
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𝐒𝐚𝐫𝐚
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𝐁𝐃𝐌𝟎𝟐
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𝐈𝐬𝐦𝐚𝐢𝐥
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𝐁𝐏𝐋𝟏𝟎
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Faisal
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𝐁𝐁𝐀𝟐𝟔
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𝐍𝐚𝐰𝐚𝐥
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𝐁𝐁𝐅𝟏𝟏
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𝐇𝐚𝐥𝐚
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𝐁𝐁𝐅𝟏𝟏
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𝐒𝐮𝐦𝐚𝐲𝐨
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𝐁𝐁𝐅𝟏𝟐
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𝐀𝐬𝐦𝐚
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𝐁𝐏𝐋𝟎𝟖
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𝐍𝐚𝐣𝐚𝐡
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𝐁𝐁𝐀𝟐𝟕
2025
𝐁𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐢 𝐍𝐮𝐫
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The Faculty of Social Sciences offers five undergraduate programs:
Psychology
Political Science
Social Work
International Relations
- Public Administration
Dean: Dr. Mohamud Ahmed Mohamed (emaara10@simad.edu.so)
Head of Business Administration, Entrepreneurship & Digital Marketing: Ismail Ali Yusuf (ismaghl@simad.edu.so)
Head of Banking and Finance: Iqra Hassan Mohamud (iqrahassan@simad.edu.so)
Head of Procurement and Logistics: Liban Abdullahi Jama (libanabdullahi@simad.edu.so)
For specific academic or administrative issues, students and staff should contact the relevant department head or the dean’s office.
The faculty actively promotes research with a dedicated Publications section on its website, showcasing faculty research outputs. Faculty members supervise student research topics aligned with their areas of expertise, covering fields such as sociology, psychology, political science, social work, international relations, and criminology. Research collaboration and access to academic resources are emphasized to ensure the production of high-quality scholarly work.
The Faculty regularly updates its curricula to stay current with societal trends and professional requirements. Emphasis is placed on practical skills, critical thinking, leadership development, and the integration of technology and innovation to prepare graduates for real-world challenges in social science fields, including sociology, psychology, political science, social work, and international relations.
The Faculty’s philosophy is rooted in Islamic moral teachings, emphasizing responsible and ethical citizenship. Core values include Excellence, Social Justice, Principle-centered leadership, and Continuous Learning, which foster an inclusive environment committed to academic integrity, social responsibility, and professional ethics in the fields of sociology, psychology, political science, social work, and international relations.
Students are encouraged to engage with their lecturers and department heads for academic guidance. The Faculty upholds an open-door policy, ensuring that faculty members are accessible to support students’ academic development and career planning. Furthermore, student services and alumni networks provide valuable mentorship, career guidance, and professional development opportunities across a range of social science disciplines.