PhD Public Administration and Management

The program admits a selective number of students (8-10) each Fall semester, prioritizing collaboration with faculty and optimizing students' research and academic career success. Students are trained for research-oriented scholarly careers in the field of public administration with specializations in urban management, nonprofit management, public financial management and emergency management.

Both faculty and students benefit from access to the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex, which presents a superb laboratory for research into the complex and compelling issues facing the public today. Our collegial and distinguished faculty have established research agendas, excellent reputations and a collaborative spirit that provides a strong foundation for students who want to become the academic leaders and scholars of the future.

The program has an emerging national reputation propelled by faculty members engaged in cutting-edge research. We offer specializations in public administration, financial management, nonprofit management or urban management.