Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Public Administration
(Student admitted on/after 2026/2027)
The Ph.D. in Public Administration is designed to train students to conduct advanced scholarly research in public administration and to prepare them for academic and research-oriented careers.
Course Plan
Successful completion of the Ph.D. requires passing all compulsory and required elective courses, the Qualifying Examinations, and thesis proposals assessment. Additionally, all Ph.D. students must research and write an original doctoral thesis and successfully defend it before a faculty committee.
Students are required to take 2 courses from the following required elective courses
| Course Code | Course Name | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| GPAD8201 | Advanced Qualitative Research Methods for Political Science and Public Administration | 3 |
| GPAD8202 | Advanced Quantitative Research Methods for Political Science and Public Administration | 3 |
| GPAD8000 | Selected Topics in Public Administration | 3 |
Doctoral Thesis
| Course Code | Course Name | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| 18 |
| Total Credits | 30 |
|---|