PhD in Business Administration
Zürich, Switzerland
DURATION
3 Years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time, Part time
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TUITION FEES
EUR 3,460 *
STUDY FORMAT
Distance Learning
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Introduction
This Ph.D. is for academics who are interested in developing sustainable and productive solutions to improve the quality of people’s lives. You will gain an in-depth understanding of public policy theory, research, and practice that will prepare students to meet the global challenges associated with governance or public service. This academic credential will help a student assert their credibility in a new career endeavor within the public, private or nonprofit world. Whether you want to be an academic teacher or serve through an administrative leadership role, this Ph.D. will provide you with the skills to effectuate change.
Students who complete their dissertation should embark on a career within government (if possible), academic institutions or research-based organizations focused on improving the policies that affect people’s daily lives. One of the primary focuses of these Ph.D. programs is delving into the question of what governments should do within a society and how they can govern more effectively and fairly. There are some master's degrees students can obtain prior to embarking on a Ph.D. It will allow students to complete this Ph.D. a bit faster. Some examples include a Master in Public Administration or a Master in Nonprofit Management and Leadership.