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4 Careers You Can Pursue with a Doctoral Degree in Public Administration


by SMC Admin
21.02.2025

Are you looking for a career that specialises in building strong foundations in public service? A career in public administration may be for you!

There are many different roles available to you if you have pursued a PhD program in Public Administration. Whether you’re interested in a public facing role, or a more logistical career in planning or research methods, there’s something for everyone to encourage students and recent graduates to aim high.

Enroll in our doctoral degree in Public Administration today!

How Will a PhD Program in Public Administration Allow You To Progress?

By achieving academic excellence with a doctoral program in public administration, you will open yourself up to a wide range of skills in related fields that will become essential knowledge for your work experience in public policy, planning or governance.

The study of research methods and dedicated fields of expertise will prepare students for a career in a wide variety of public administration offers.

City Planner

A city planner is responsible for creating plans to enhance a city’s physical, economic and social development and work in favour of the public sector’s needs. They may work with land regulations to zone areas into residential, commercial, or industrial use.

Planners can also design roads, bridges, and other public infrastructure to ensure that the current provisions and any proposals line up with the needs of the town or city.

Public Health Administrator

If you’re interested in a career as a Public Health Administrator, you’ll likely be tasked with creating and managing public health campaigns, examining quantitative research surrounding infectious diseases numbers and conducting research projects to influence policy and decision making processes.

In addition, many public health administrators will also be in charge of distributing funding, communicating with government agencies and nonprofit organizations, as well as assessing the needs of the sector.

Public Relations Officer

A public relations officer manages and maintains the relationship between a brand or organization and the media and aims to build a positive image of the department or company they work for. 

The responsibilities of a public relations officer may include developing PR strategies, writing press releases, and responding to media enquiries.

An E-Government Specialist

If you enjoy working with technology, working as an e-government specialist will mean you will spend your day installing digital technology, programs and other tools into government systems to enhance efficiency. You may also be tasked with improving public digital services to make them more user-friendly for the wider population and cater to every need.

E-government specialists will also frequently take responsibility for data collection and data analysis that will enable the governmental agencies to improve their service or target research more closely to specific subjects.

Are you dreaming of reaching your professional goals with a career in public administration?

Enroll in a degree program today and start your application process towards a successful career.

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