Admission Requirements:

i. MSc Public Administration Degree from ABU or any other recognized university with a CGPA of not less than 3.5 in coursework and an average of not less than 60% (B) in Thesis.

ii. MPA defended degree from ABU or any other recognized university.

iii. M.Phil. holders with professional MPA from ABU with an average score of not less than 60% (B) in Thesis and a CGPA of not less than 4.0 (60% average).

Graduation Requirements:

i. Each Ph.D. student must present two (2) well researched seminar papers, Ph.D. Dissertation proposal and a dissertation before graduation.

ii. Candidates must earn at least 45 credit units (inclusive of the credits earned at Masters level).