📘 PhD in Public Policy

Arizona International University

⏳ Duration

3–5 Years (Full-Time / Part-Time)

💻 Delivery Mode

On-Campus / Online / Hybrid

🎓 Credit Hours

90–120

📅 Intake

Fall, Spring

🏛️ Degree Awarded By

Arizona International University

🌍 Program Overview

A research-focused program for those passionate about shaping impactful policies in governance, health, education, environment, and international relations. Learn to combine theory with practical research to address complex societal challenges through:

• Policy Analysis

• Governance & Public Administration

• Comparative & Global Policy

• Ethical & Sustainable Solutions

📚 Curriculum Highlights

• 🔍 Public Policy Analysis

• 🏛️ Governance & Institutional Design

• 🌍 International Development & Global Policy

• 📈 Quantitative & Qualitative Research Methods

• 💡 Ethics in Public Policy

• 📊 Policy Evaluation & Impact Assessment

• 💼 Public Administration & Management

• 🌱 Environmental Policy & Sustainability

• 💬 Public Communication & Advocacy

• ⚖️ Policy and Law

🎯 Specializations

• 🌍 Global Policy & International Relations

• 🏛️ Governance & Political Institutions

• 🌱 Environmental Policy

• 💼 Social Policy

• 📈 Economic Policy & Development

• 🔬 Healthcare Policy

• 📚 Education Policy

💼 Career Outcomes

• 🏛️ Policy Analyst

• 🎓 Academic / Researcher

• 🌍 Development Consultant

• 📊 Public Policy Advisor

• 💼 Public Sector Manager

• 💡 Advocacy Specialist

• 🌱 Environmental Policy Expert

• 💬 Social Policy Researcher

• 🏢 CSR Manager

• 📈 Economic Policy Consultant

🌐 Global Exposure

• 🌏 Partnerships with global NGOs & think tanks

• 🔁 Exchange programs across Europe, North America, Asia

• 🎤 Access to global policy forums & conferences

• 📚 Funded research projects

• 🏛️ Internships with agencies & policy institutions

📝 Admission Requirements

• 🎓 Master’s in Public Policy or related field (Min. GPA 3.0)

• 📄 Research Proposal

• 🗣️ English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 / TOEFL iBT 80 / AIU Test

• 📑 Personal Statement

• 📄 2 Recommendation Letters

• 📚 Preferred: Relevant policy-related experience

💰 Tuition & Financial Aid

• 📚 Annual Tuition: $18,000 (mode-dependent)

• 🎓 Research/Teaching Assistantships with stipend & tuition waiver

• 💼 Merit Scholarships & Fellowships

• 🧾 Paid Internships & Funded Projects