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IHS, Institute For Housing and Urban Development Studies of Erasmus University Rotterdam
PhD in Urban Development and Governance
- Rotterdam, Netherlands
PhD
Full time
4 years
On-Campus, Blended
English
The PhD on Urban Development & Governance is a 4-year flexible trajectory programme that fuses urban management with governance.
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
Planning, Governance, and Globalization, PhD
- Blacksburg, USA
PhD
Full time
On-Campus
English
The PhD program in Planning, Governance, and Globalization is designed for students interested in deeply understanding how planning and governance shape the world. It offers a flexible, research-based...
Institute Of Public Administration
Doctorate in Governance (DGov)
- Dublin Southside, Ireland
PhD
On-Campus
English
The DGov is a 4 - 5 year professional doctoral programme. It provides public policy-makers and public sector managers with advanced knowledge and high-level critical skills that their professional lives demand.
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Karaganda University Of Economics
Ph.D. In State and local government
- Karagandy, Kazakhstan
PhD
Full time
On-Campus
Russian
The content of the educational program at the doctoral speciality 8D04103 «State and local management" constitute such disciplines as "Public administration economic security of Kazakhstan," "Globalization and its impact on the main economic processes," "The theory of social management" and others.
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A PhD in Governance offers a deep dive into the processes and structures that shape societal decision-making. This advanced study allows you to examine complex political and social issues, preparing you for influential roles in public service, research, or policy-making.
Through research-driven courses, you'll engage with topics like public administration, policy analysis, and ethical governance. You'll refine your skills in critical thinking, strategic planning, and governance evaluation. Students strengthen their capacity for independent inquiry and foster their ability to develop actionable solutions to pressing governance challenges.
You’ll also have the opportunity to conduct original research that contributes to the field, enhancing scholarly discussions on governance. Graduates from this program often pursue careers as policy analysts, academic researchers, or advisors within governmental and non-governmental organizations. The expertise you gain will be valued across multiple sectors, equipping you to navigate and influence governance frameworks on a global scale.