Public Policy, Ph.D. (Joint with Georgia Tech) at Georgia State University

Programme overview

The joint doctoral program in public policy combines the strengths of Georgia State's Andrew Young School of Policy Studies and the Georgia Institute of Technology’s School of Public Policy. The Andrew Young School ranked 19th overall among graduate programs in public affairs in a recent U.S. News & World Report ranking, as well as No. 8 in local government management, No. 5 in public finance and budgeting, No. 4 in urban policy, No. 8 in nonprofit management, No. 16 in public management and leadership, and No. 17 in public policy analysis.

Faculty: Andrew Young School of Policy Studies | Department: Public Management and Policy | Duration: 45 hours of coursework, followed by a dissertation. | Study mode: full-time | Intake: Fall: January 15 Spring: Does not admit Summer: Does not admit Admissions Deadlines | Location: Atlanta, GA, United States

What you will study

The coursework is divided into three sections: Core master’s-level curriculum or its equivalent (27 hours) The doctoral core curriculum (24 hours) Seven 3-hour core courses in areas of specialization chosen by the candidate (21 hours) Environmental Policy Health Policy Science and Technology Policy Urban and Regional Economic Development Policy Candidates will then complete a written and oral qualifying examinations and compose a dissertation.

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Application information

Entry requirements

A completed application includes the following materials submitted online. Do not submit paper copies: Two online applications (Apply to Georgia State and apply to Georgia Tech): Online applications must be submitted by the deadline. Paper applications are not available. Application fee: A nonrefundable fee should be paid when submitting your application to Georgia Tech. Review instructions before completing process. Statement of Interest: Two- to three-page, typed statement of interest covering personal and professional goals as they relate to the Ph.D. in Public Policy, including desired area of specialization, research interests and faculty with whom applicant would like to work. Statement should discuss your reasons for applying to the doctoral program, expectations for completion of the coursework and dissertation, and prospective employment. Include special circumstances, if any, or other information not covered in the application that you think would be helpful in evaluating your application. Biographical Statement: Two-page biographical statement that includes biographical information and defines how you have prepared yourself for doctoral study.

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the modules you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

Graduate programmes (degree, certificate, non-degree and transient): $50 non-refundable application fee; Executive Doctorate in Business Administration: $100. Deadlines vary by college and programme.

Apply through the official page: https://ays.gsu.edu/admissions/graduate/graduate-application-deadlines-requirements/

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