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The field of Public Administration is concerned with the implementation of governmental policy that serves the wide population; it carries political activity and decision into actions or public programmes for the well-being of the society and the citizens. The aims of this filed are linked to democratic values like equality, security and justice. The public servants or the civil servants are the people working in public administration in governmental institutions, departments and agencies. Public administration makes use of several other disciplines in order to successfully achieve its goals, disciplines such as organisational behaviour and theory, finances, human resources, politics, law and even ethics and philosophy. Comparable to Business Administration, Public Administration distinguishes itself through the non-profit orientation of the administrative activity. Like an MBA, a Master in Public Administration (MPA) is vital for students willing to pursue successful careers in the public sector. An MPA student studies governmental policy, international affairs, administrative law and is an expert in participatory democracy.

A good public servant is characterised by integrity, ethical behaviour, respect and consideration towards peers, trustworthiness, commitment and resilience.

  • PhD in Public Policy and Administration - Course-based (Online Programme)

    Course-based This option is a structured program of study comprised of online courses. As a student, you will follow a specific plan for completion and may be eligible to graduate in three years.* You’ll also have the opportunity to collaborate with peers and faculty through online discussions and residencies

  • PhD in Education (EdD)

    The Doctor in Education (EdD) is a research degree for experienced professionals from education and related fields who would like to extend their professional understanding and develop skills in research, evaluation and high-level reflection on practice. The student cohort provides an important element of the programme.

  • PhD in Public Policy and Administration - Mixed-Model (Online Programme)

    The Ph.D. in Public Policy and Administration program prepares you to meet the challenges of governance and effective service delivery as government and nonprofit institutions increasingly become intertwined. You’ll integrate scholarly research with your professional experience, gaining the knowledge, confidence, and expertise to create effective solutions.

  • PhD in Education (EdD) International

    This international pathway for the EdD programme is taught through a combination of intensive week-long courses in London and by distance learning. The programme is designed for an international body of practitioners in education, health and related fields who would like to extend their professional expertise and training and develop skills in research, evaluation and reflection on practice. It offers exciting opportunities for a cross-cultural and global examination of professionalism in education.

  • PhD in Two Assistant Professors Public Administration

    The Department of Governance Studies is part of the Faculty of Social Sciences at the VU. Research and teaching at our department emphasize the shift to governance in contemporary public administration and public policy systems.

  • PhD in Public Administration

    University of Geneva

    With the supervision of a director, the doctoral candidate carries out a personal research, which requires several years' continuous intellectual effort. Apart from a basis of solid knowledge, the doctoral thesis demands the candidate's skill to lead a long-term project, a sound interest in the chosen field of research and a certain originality of thought. In general, the doctoral thesis gives way to publications of several articles in specialized reviews, or even of a book.

  • PhD in Economics and Management

    Czech University of Life Sciences Prague

    The accredited specialisations in the doctoral (PhD.) study programmes are: * Sector and enterprise economics * Management * Regional and social development * Information management * Systems engineering

  • PhD in Local Government Studies PhD/MPhil

    University of Birmingham

    Our MPhil and PhD degrees are taken by research with a coursework element. Applications to study for research degrees on either a full- or part-time basis are welcomed. We are particularly interested in receiving applications on the modernisation agenda, changing patterns of local governance, the impact of public policy changes, democracy, public participation and community involvement.

  • PhD in Administrative Sciences

    University of Vaasa

    The Doctoral Programme in Administrative Sciences offers studies in the field of regional studies, public management, public law, and social and health management. The programe leads to a Doctor of Administrative Sciences, D.Sc. (Admin.), degree, and it can be completed in approximately 4 years.

  • PhD in PhD

    Durham University

    Durham Business School is the ideal place to gain your qualification. Our expertise, innovative approach and academic rigour ensure our place as a world-class business school and our relevance for both today and tomorrow's business world.

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