Ph.D. (Public Administration)

Doctor of Philosophy in Public Administration Course Details

Ph.D. Public Administration or Doctor of Philosophy in Public Administration is a Doctorate level Public Administration course. Public administration is the development, implementation and study of branches of government policy. The course includes the management of public programs, analysis of the programs themselves with openness to alternatives, and the evaluation of officials and public servants are some areas a Ph.D. in Public Administration candidate may encounter. The minimum duration of the course is three years and that of maximum is five years. The final stage of the course is the submission of the ‘thesis’ prepared during the course.

Doctor of Philosophy in Public Administration Eligibility

• Aspiring candidates should have completed an M.Phil. Degree and a Post-Graduate degree in a relevant discipline with minimum 55% marks or an equivalent grade from a University or a recognized institution of higher training; 
  or 
  Master’s Degree in a relevant discipline with minimum 55% (50% for SC/ST/PH candidates) or an equivalent grade from a university or a recognized institution of higher learning and five years of teaching/industry/administration/professional experience at senior level.
• Some reputed colleges and institutes do conduct entrance examination for admission.

Doctor of Philosophy in Public Administration Duration - 3 Years

Doctor of Philosophy in Public Administration Employment Areas

• Bureaucracy
• Corporate Management
• Economic Development
• Education
• Indian Civil Services
• Fire and Emergency Services
• Land Revenue Systems
• Municipal Bodies
• Panchayati Raj
• Police Department
• Public Works
• Secretariat
• Tribal Administration

Doctor of Philosophy in Public Administration Job Types

• Administrative Officer
• Corporate Manager
• Management Analyst
• Teacher & Lecturer
• Customs Inspector
• labor-management Relations Specialist
• Consultant
• Personnel Management Specialist
• Social Worker