Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Public Policy
About the Program
The PhD program at Kautilya School of Public Policy (KSPP) is a rigorous, full-time research program designed to equip scholars with advanced research skills, enabling them to contribute meaningfully to academia, government, business, and society.
Program Structure
The PhD program is structured into two phases :
- Coursework Phase : Scholars complete a set of core and elective courses designed to provide a strong research foundation.
- Thesis Research Phase : Scholars develop and defend a research proposal, conduct original research, and complete a doctoral dissertation.
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Teaching and Research Assistantships
Scholars will assist faculty members with teaching and research responsibilities for up to 6 hours per week.
Thesis Submission and Evaluation:
- Scholars will work under aThesis Advisory Committee (TAC).
- Regular progress reports must be submitted.
- A pre-thesis defense is conducted before final submission.
- The thesis will be evaluated by two external examiners before the final viva-voce defense.
Award of PhD
Upon successful completion of coursework, research, and defense, scholars will be awarded a Doctor of Philosophy in Public Policy.
KAUTILYA SCHOOL OF PUBLIC POLICY
GITAM (Deemed to be University)
Rudraram, Patancheru Mandal
Hyderabad, Telangana 502329
Rudraram, Patancheru Mandal
Hyderabad, Telangana 502329