Overview

The Public Administration (Online) PhD program from Liberty University Online will focus on advanced topics in the field. Your courses can help you increase your knowledge and ability to work in the government as well as in nonprofit and private organizations. Some of the topics you’ll study include statesmanship, finance and budgeting, urban planning, and organizational leadership.

Our public administration PhD also focuses heavily on research. You’ll take courses that cover both quantitative and qualitative methods for public administration. You will also create your own research concept and complete a dissertation on the concept you choose so you can contribute to the base of knowledge in your field.

Career opportunities:

If you’ve made the choice to pursue your public administration doctorate, you may be wondering where you should complete your program. Liberty University is proud to offer a PhD in Public Administration online with a curriculum taught from a Christian perspective.

Here are some of the benefits of choosing to pursue your degree with us:

Because public administration is such a broad subject, you can pursue career opportunities in nearly every field, including public, nonprofit, and private settings.
You can complete your doctoral degree in just 2.5 years and 100% online, which gives you the flexibility to continue dedicating time to your career and family.
Our mission is to Train Champions for Christ – so we incorporate biblical principles into all of our courses. You can graduate as a leader of integrity ready to incorporate Christian values into your work.

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Programme Structure

Courses included:

Studies in Urban Planning and State and Local Government
Information Management in Public Sector Organizations
Organizational Leadership and Behavior in Public Administration
Statesmanship, Federalism, and Intergovernmental Relations

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months
Part-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

You can apply for and start this programme anytime.

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The admission deadline is flexible and we accept applications on a rolling admission basis.

Language

English

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Credits

48 SCH

Delivered

Online

Campus Location

Lynchburg, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

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General requirements

Send official college transcripts (mailed as sealed, unopened copies or sent via a direct electronic transcript system). A regionally or nationally accredited master’s degree with at least a 3.0 GPA is required for admission in good standing.
Applicants whose native language is other than English must submit official scores for the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or an approved alternative assessment.

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Tuition Fees

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10800 USD / year

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10800 USD / year

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10800 USD / year

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