Arizona State University

Program Information

Degree Offered

Ph.D.-Public Administration

Program Description:

The program is designed to emphasize both normative and conceptual approaches to value assessments, theoretical assumptions, ethics, and modes of decision-making as well as problem solving skills in budgeting, public personnel management, public finance, planning, program evaluation, and policy analysis. While the Ph.D. degree is located in the School of Public Affairs, students are encouraged to tailor a course of study to fit individual needs and goals by drawing on faculty from across the University.

International Student Requirements:

International students must submit TOEFL and TSE (or the new TOEFL iBT with the speaking section) scores to be considered for admission. This is true even for those who have a master’s degree from a United States university.

Tuition & Financial Aid

Financial Aid Offered: No

Format: Campus

Classification: Doctoral/Research Universities - Extensive

Institution Sector: Public

Locale: Midsize City

Size & Settings: 20,000 and above