The Title of the Degree

           Doctor of Philosophy (Public Administration)

           Ph.D. (Public Administration)

Credits Earned Throughout the Course Duration

            1) Type 1.1 is a research-based study plan with a dissertation that generates new knowledge, requiring at least 48 trimester credits.

            2) Type 1.2 is a study plan that consists of at least 12 credits of coursework and at least 36 credits of a quality dissertation, for a total of at least 48 credits.

Curriculum Collaboration with Other Institutions

            It is a Walailak University-specific curriculum.

Degree Granting

           Only one degree is conferred.

The Occupational Path

Graduates of the program may seek professions in the following fields:

1. Lecturers, researchers, and scholars at public and private universities.
2. Government officials, employees of government agencies, state enterprises, and public agencies.
3. Businessmen, staff, and employees in the private sector.
4. Politicians.
5. Executive officers of nonprofit organizations.
6. Independent scholars.

The Cost of Tuition

         The semester tuition is 75,000 baht.

Curriculum Structure

         The curriculum is structured into three subject areas that correspond to those outlined in B.E. 2558 (2015) Graduate School Standards Framework in Public Administration. It is divided into two types, Type 1.1 and Type 2.1, including the following items: