PhD in Public Policy - Sustainability and Resilience in Boston United States | Northeastern University

Northeastern University's Public Policy PhD program is a research-intensive degree designed for those pursuing academic careers or leadership roles in think tanks, nonprofits, industry, or government. This program provides theoretical knowledge and analytical skills to tackle critical societal challenges globally, including sustainability, urban development, and healthcare policy. The curriculum includes foundational courses in policy theory, research methodologies, and specialized tracks in Sustainability and Resilience, Urban and Regional Policy, or Health Care Policy and Management. Students gain hands-on experience by collaborating with faculty on research initiatives or through the university's research centers, with strong institutional support fostering academic and research excellence.
Program Objectives

Master core public policy concepts to advance the field's development and impact
Develop specialized knowledge in a chosen discipline, Acquire advanced research methods for policy analysis in professional environments, Analyze systemic inequalities within specific policy domains
Address urgent social challenges at community, national, and global scales.