The Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) program in Public Administration at Rutgers School of Public Affairs & Administration (SPAA) is a research degree. It trains students for careers as scholars, researchers, and teachers in the diverse and dynamic field of public management and administration. Through disciplined research, the Ph.D. in Public Administration seeks to expand the knowledge base and problem-solving capacities of universities, independent research organizations and government and nonprofit agencies. Such entities are routinely expected to conceptualize and carry out research relevant to the processes of acquiring human, fiscal and informational resources, utilizing those resources efficiently and effectively, and producing desired social and policy outcomes.<br>Ph.D.: 60 credits