Ph.D. in Public Policy & Admin. - Public Mgmt and Leadership (Course-based)

Official Program Name:

Ph.D. in Public Policy and Administration with a specialization in Public Management and Leadership (Course-Based)

School Offering Program:

Walden University

Degree Level:

Ph.D.

Program Description:

Walden University's Ph.D. in Public Policy and Administration program with a specialization in Public Management and Leadership (Course-Based) gives students a chance to learn about planning, management, financial management, performance management, contracting processes, and effective communication and language for managing. This program's focus includes examining transformative change in a shared-power world. Part of this program includes online discussions with peers and faculty members. Students also take part in brief face-to-face residencies.

Accreditation:

Walden University is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission and a member of the North Central Association, www.ncahlc.org.

Learning Format:

Online

Estimated Program Length:

Time to completion for this program varies by student, depending on individual progress and credits transferred, if applicable. Personalized estimates of time to completion can be discussed with Walden University enrollment advisors.

Total Credits Required:

82 quarter credit hours

Financial Aid Available:

Walden University offers a number of financial aid opportunities including scholarships, fellowships, and employer tuition reimbursement for those who qualify. Enrollment advisors can also assist with federal aid, private loans, veteran benefits, and other opportunities.

Courses for a Ph.D. in Public Policy and Administration with a Specialization in Public Management and Leadership (Course-Based):

Degree program curriculum and credits are subject to change. Contact Walden University for the most current information before enrolling in a program.

Core Courses

Course Title
Foundations for Doctoral Study
Ethics and Social Justice
Finance and Budgeting for the Public Sector
Strategic Planning: Collaboration, Cooperation, and Coordination
Leadership and Organizational Change
Writing a Quality Prospectus
Governance and Public Policy
Choose one of the three following to complete the Core Courses Requirement
Advanced Mixed Methods Reasoning and Analysis
Advanced Qualitative Reasoning and Analysis
Advanced Quantitative Reasoning and Analysis

Specialization Courses

Course Title
Strategic Context of Public Management and Leadership
Transformative Change in a Shared-Power World
The Language of Leadership

Foundation Research Sequence

Course Title
Research Theory, Design, and Methods
Quantitative Reasoning and Analysis
Qualitative Reasoning and Analysis

Dissertation

Course Title
Dissertation

Post-Graduation Opportunities

Career Paths:

Graduates of Walden University's Ph.D. in Public Policy and Administration program with a specialization in Public Management and Leadership (Course-Based) could work in the nonprofit sector or in a government organization. Management opportunities may also be available in business settings.

Careers that program graduates may seek include:

• Director of development
• Nonprofit agency executive director
• Program administrator
• Public policy analyst