The Doctoral Program of Public Administration

Educational Objectives

The Doctor of Philosophy in Public Administration aims to provide advanced conceptual and theoretical training programs which focus on varied theories, practical issues and ‘hard nuts’ on public management and administrations in government sectors, non-governmental organizations and social enterprises, etc.  The program is designed to develop well-rounded, independent and transnational researchers and scholars who are grounded in related advanced theories and research methodology, actively engaged  in public management and administration study, and capable of delivering independent and innovative scientific research. 

Through a series of well developed training sessions, seminars, and advanced themed lectures, the program students are expected to produce, reproduce and innovate new theories on public management, resolve practical challenges, and sort out sound solutions for varied public institutions.


Basic Course  

Thesis Planning and Academic Writing

Frontier Issues on Public Management

Advanced Research Methods on Public Management

Major related course

Seminars on Global Governance and Regulation

Seminars on Advanced Public Economics

Classic Readings on Public Management

“The Belt and Road Initiative ” and Trans-national Regulation and Cooperation


Degree Granted

Doctor of Management