OBJECTIVE
The programme aims to produce a new generation of scholars, who may become Researchers and Practitioners in Public Administration, Governance and Leadership.
CORE COURSES
- Theories of Public Policy
- Public Organization Behavior and Theory
- Intellectual Foundations of Public Administration
- Governance and Accountability
- Philosophy of Social Science
- Advanced Qualitative Research Methods
- Advanced Quantitative Research Methods
- Research Methods and Design
- Research Seminars
ELECTIVES
- Public Administration
- Governance and Leadership
- Public Policy
- Public Management
- Social Policy
Governance and Leadership
- Theories of Governance and Leadership
- Leadership, Governance and Democratic Practice
- Leadership and Organizational Change
- Public-Private Partnerships
- Governance and development
Public Policy
- Economic Foundation of Policy Analysis
- Public Policy Making and Implementation
- Global Governance and Public Policy
- Comparative Public Policy
- Political Economy and Policy Analysis
Public Management
- Managing Government Performance
- Organizational Development and Change
- Comparative Public Administration
- Human Resources Management/Development
- Comparative Public Administration
Social Policy
- Planning and Management
- Poverty Alleviation
- Welfare Programmes
- Human Resources Management/Development
- Policy and Program Evaluation
Dissertation – Students must complete 12 credit hours of dissertation.
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
- A Master’s Degree in Public Administration or an appropriate discipline from GIMPA and any other accredited institution of higher education and must have a minimum of 3.0.
- Three letters of recommendation.
- A five page double-spaced written statement of academic and professional goals in relation to Ph.D. degree in Public Administration and Governance.
- Transcripts from all institutions of higher education attended.
- A letter of motivation (600 words maximum).
- A research proposal (5000 words maximum) with description, goals, a suggested timeline and methods of dissertation.
- A selection interview with the Admission Committee.
START DATE: September every year DURATION: Three years full time