ADAMA SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY UNIVERSITY

College of Humanities and Social Sciences

About the College

The College of Humanities and Social Sciences (CoHSS) at Adama Science and Technology University (ASTU) is a multidisciplinary academic unit committed to advancing teaching, research, innovation, community engagement, and professional development in the humanities, social sciences, economics, management, language, education, psychology, geography, peace and security, governance, sport science, and related fields.

The College plays a significant role in supporting the University's undergraduate programs by providing common and interdisciplinary courses to students across different colleges. It also offers postgraduate education, researches national and local development challenges, provides professional training, and contributes to the University's broader academic and community service missions.

College Leadership

Academic Programs

The College currently offers postgraduate education through Technology and Innovation Management and Digital Technology and Conflict Management.

• PhD in Technology and Innovation Management – Regular Program
• MSc in Technology and Innovation Management – Regular Program
• MSc in Technology and Innovation Management – Extension Program
• MSc in Digital Technology and Conflict Management – Regular Program
• MSc in Digital Technology and Conflict Management – Extension Program

Department of Technology and Innovation Management Department

The Department of Technology and Innovation Management (TIM) is an interdisciplinary academic department focusing on technology, innovation, entrepreneurship, business, economics, management, and organizational development.

Active Academic Staff: 2 Associate Professors, 13 Assistant Professors, and 6 Lecturers.

Areas of Staff Specialization

• Economics
• Management
• Business Management
• Accounting
• Logistics Management
• Technology and Innovation Management
• Entrepreneurship

University-Wide Teaching and Training

• Introduction to Economics
• Entrepreneurship and Business Development
• Project Management
• Leadership and Change Management
• Other elective and management-related courses
• Professional training in project management, leadership, entrepreneurship, and related fields

Social Science Unit

Academic Staff: 1 Professor, 2 Associate Professors, 9 Assistant Professors, and 9 Lecturers.

Areas of Staff Specialization

• Psychology
• Geography
• Education Management
• Pedagogy

Teaching and Training Contributions

• Geography
• Psychology
• Other relevant social science courses
• Higher Diploma Program (HDP) training for university staff

Humanities Unit

Academic Staff: 5 Assistant Professors and 13 Lecturers.

Areas of Specialization

• Peace and Security Studies
• Governance and Development Studies
• Political Science and International Relations
• Water Management and Governance
• Philosophy
• Law
• History

Teaching and Training Contributions

• Logic and Critical Thinking
• Civics and Ethics
• History
• Other humanities, governance, and social science courses
• Professional and capacity-building training

Language Unit

Academic Staff: 1 Associate Professor, 10 Assistant Professors, 13 Lecturers and 2 Academic and Research Assistants

Areas of Specialization

• Applied Linguistics
• English Language and Literature
• Teaching English as a Foreign Language
• English Language Education
• Academic and Technical Communication

Teaching and Training Contributions

• Communicative English Skills
• Basic Writing Skills
• Technical Report Writing
• Other English language and academic communication courses
• English Language Improvement Program (ELIP) training

Sport Science Unit

Academic Staff: 3 Assistant Professors and 13 Lecturers.

Areas of Staff Specialization

• Football Coaching
• Educational Psychology
• Sport Medicine
• Social Psychology
• Athletics Coaching
• Exercise Physiology
• Physical Education Teaching
• Exercise Biochemistry and Therapeutic Nutrition
• Sport Psychology
• Performance and Recovery Nutrition
• Sport Management

Teaching and Training Contributions

• Common sport and physical education courses for undergraduate students
• Sports coaching and performance development
• Physical exercise and fitness training
• Staff health and sport activities

The Unit coordinates and supports University sports teams representing ASTU, student sports activities, staff health and sport club activities, and sport-related training and capacity building.

Research, Community Service and Innovation

The College promotes multidisciplinary research addressing contemporary social, economic, technological, institutional, environmental, governance, educational, and development challenges.

• Technology and Innovation Management
• Entrepreneurship and Business Development
• Economics and Development
• Management and Organizational Development
• Governance and Public Administration
• Peace and Security
• Political Science and International Relations
• Education and Pedagogy
• Psychology and Geography
• Language and Communication
• Water Management and Governance
• Sport Science and Human Performance

Professional Training and Community Engagement

The College provides professional training and capacity-building programs that respond to the needs of government institutions, organizations, businesses, professionals, and the wider community.

• Project Management
• Leadership and Change Management
• Entrepreneurship and Business Development
• English Language Improvement
• Higher Diploma Program training
• Sport and Physical Fitness
• Management and Organizational Development
• Other specialized training based on stakeholder needs

Contribution to University-Wide Undergraduate Education

A major contribution of the College is the provision and coordination of common and elective courses for undergraduate students across ASTU. Through its academic units, the College supports students' critical thinking, communication, leadership, entrepreneurial, social, ethical, and professional competencies.

Commitment to Quality and Excellence

The College is committed to continuous improvement in teaching, learning, research, community engagement, and academic administration. It strengthens educational quality through systematic quality assurance, curriculum improvement, staff development, student support, research promotion, and stakeholder engagement.