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Program Title: PhD in Public Policy & Administration
Description: Public policy knowledge is of utmost importance to deal with the complex problems faced by the government and non-profit organizations. Public administrators work in a wide variety of public service settings and in all levels of government, in the international arena, and in the private sector as well. Students learn about decision making, fiscal management, personnel management, the complexities involved in administering government activities and other forms of action in the public sector. The PhD course concentrates on application of administrative principle to resolve organizational problems.
Syllabus: The program merges academic and practical knowledge relating to public sector. Topics include –
- Leading and Managing in the Non-Profit Sector
- Ethical Public Management
- Human Resources and Labor Relations
- Urban and Regional Economics
- Contemporary Topics in Administration
- Strategic Planning and Project Management
- Public Sector Governance
- Economics and Budgeting
- Accountability & Performance Measurement
- Strategic Human Resource Management
- Administrative Law and Federalism
- Strategic Planning & Project Management
Accreditation: The Higher Learning Commission (HLC)
Format of Education: Online Course
Language: English
Job Opportunities: PhD level professionals can find employment with government organizations at federal, state and local levels. They can also join firms involved in public finance, taxation and revenue. Public service personnel held more than 400,000 jobs last year. According to the bureau of labor statistics, employment in public sector is expected to rise more than 20% in the coming years. The average annual earnings were in the range of $50,000 to $95,000 last year. The career prospects in this field are very bright.
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