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Public Policy and Management (PhD) at University of Southern California

University of Southern California, United States

Programme overview

The PhD in Public Policy and Management at USC's Price School emphasizes advanced study and research with a focus on qualitative or quantitative analysis and the theoretical foundations of the field. Students develop their own specialization while gaining breadth in an interdisciplinary environment. The degree is under the jurisdiction of the USC Graduate School.

Faculty: Sol Price School of Public Policy  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Los Angeles, CA, United States

What you will study

The curriculum comprises a theoretical core (PPD 711, PPD 712, PPD 715), 20 units of methodology (including PPD 706 and econometrics courses), 12 units of student-designed field courses, directed research, a research seminar, a teaching seminar, qualifying exams and a dissertation.

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Entry requirements

Students entering without a relevant master's degree in public administration, public policy or a related field complete 10-11 units of prerequisite coursework set by their faculty adviser. Students with a relevant master's degree may be admitted with advanced standing and complete a minimum of 53-54 doctoral units beyond it, excluding dissertation units. A 3.3 overall GPA in first-year courses is required to continue in the program.

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