<h2 id="section---FrequentlyAskedQuestions">Frequently Asked Questions</h2> <h3 id="section---WhatKindOfProgramIsIt">What Kind of Program Is It?</h3> <p>The curriculum of National University's Doctor of Philosophy in Business Administration with a specialization in Public Administration program combines a foundational education in business practices with coursework in public administration processes and strategies. In specialization courses, you will have the opportunity to study management theories, state and federal laws, urban politics, public planning strategies, governmental budgeting and financial management, and the use of technology in government operational and delivery systems. You might also study an overview of U.S. government structures, systems and political processes. Throughout the program, you will also study and develop research techniques and methods you will apply to the completion of an extensive written and oral dissertation. </p> <h3 id="section---WhatAreThePrerequisites">What Are the Prerequisites?</h3> <p>Prior to enrolling in National University's Doctor of Philosophy in Business Administration with a specialization in Public Administration program, you should possess a master's degree and possibly have some professional experience in the public sector. Strong organizational and communication skills could be helpful. </p> <h3 id="section---WhatAreTheCourseRequirements">What Are the Course Requirements?</h3> <p>You must complete a minimum of 60 credits to earn the Doctor of Philosophy in Business Administration with a specialization in Public Administration from National University. This credit total includes 48 credits in required coursework and at least 12 credits in the dissertation process. Coursework is taken in a specific sequence as shown below. </p> <p /> <table border="1"><tr><th>Course Number</th><th>Course Title</th></tr> <tr><td><b>Required Courses</b></td><td /></tr> <tr><td>BTM 7101</td><td> Doctoral Studies in Business</td></tr> <tr><td>BTM 7300</td><td> Scholarly Literature Review</td></tr> <tr><td>BUS 7110</td><td> The Business Environment</td></tr> <tr><td>BUS 7120</td><td> Business Financial Systems</td></tr> <tr><td>BUS 7130</td><td> Business Leadership &amp; Strategy</td></tr> <tr><td>BUS 7200</td><td>Business Statistics</td></tr> <tr><td>BUS 7310</td><td>Introduction to Business Research Design &amp; Methodology</td></tr> <tr><td>BUS 7320 &amp; BUS 7321 <br /> <b>or</b> <br /> BUS 7330 &amp; BUS 7331 </td><td>Quantitative Business Research Design and Methodology &amp; Directed Qualitative Research <br /> <br /> Quantitative Business Research Design and Methodology &amp; Directed Qualitative Research</td></tr> <tr><td> </td><td>Doctoral Level Elective Course 1</td></tr> <tr><td>CMP 9700B</td><td> PhD-BA Portfolio</td></tr> <tr><td><b>Specialization Courses</b></td><td /></tr> <tr><td>Select five courses from the following:</td><td /></tr> <tr><td>HRM 7000</td><td> Human Resources Management</td></tr> <tr><td>PUB 7000</td><td> Public Administration</td></tr> <tr><td>PUB 7002</td><td>Administrative Law</td></tr> <tr><td>PUB 7004</td><td>Urban and Regional Planning</td></tr> <tr><td>PUB 7005</td><td>Public Budgeting and Finance</td></tr> <tr><td>PUB 7012</td><td>Technology in Public Administration</td></tr> <tr><td>PUB 7014</td><td>The U.S. Federal Government</td></tr> <tr><td><b>Dissertation Courses</b></td><td /></tr> <tr><td>DIS 9901A </td><td> Components of the Dissertation</td></tr> <tr><td>DIS 9902A </td><td> The Dissertation Proposal</td></tr> <tr><td>DIS 9903A </td><td> Institutional Review Board (IRB) and Data Collection</td></tr> <tr><td>DIS 9904A </td><td> The Dissertation Manuscript and Defense</td></tr> </table><h3 id="section---WhatCouldIDoAfterIGraduate">What Could I Do After I Graduate?</h3> <h4 id="section---CareerOpportunities">Career Opportunities</h4> <p>You could be prepared to explore upper management or directorial opportunities as a graduate of National University's Doctor of Philosophy in Business Administration with a specialization in Public Administration program. You might oversee program and policy development in areas of urban planning, community development, public health, public safety, financial management, legislation, or social services for federal, state, or local government offices, nonprofit agencies, or community centers. Positions you could pursue include: </p> <ul><li>Town Manager </li><li>Budget Analyst </li><li>Public Policy Director </li><li>Community Director </li><li>Community Development Specialist</li></ul>