Brazilian Institute of Education, Development and Research
PROFESSIONAL DOCTORATE IN PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION BRASÍLIA
The first Doctorate in Public Administration in Brazil!
Based on an interdisciplinary vision of Public Administration, the Professional Doctorate in Public Administration at IDP is organized to meet the demands of the different profiles of public servants and other professionals who work directly or indirectly with public policies or government management.
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Highly renowned professors
Case study methodology
Biweekly classes
Cutting-edge structure
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A REALLY PROFESSIONAL DOCTORATE
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The market has increasingly demanded qualified professionals, with analytical and practical vision.
One of the main characteristics of DPAP is the teaching methodology, which, in addition to solid theoretical training, pays special attention to the analysis of case studies and practical applications of knowledge to public management.
Furthermore, the course is held on Fridays and Saturdays, in order to allow the participation of professionals who seek to combine their participation in the doctorate with professional practice.
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MODALITYProfessional Doctorate
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Class ScheduleFriday (2pm to 9:40pm) and Saturday (9am to 5:40pm)
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Start of ClassesFebruary 2025
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COURSE COURSE880 hours
WHAT TO EXPECT FROM THE DOCTORATE
CLASSES DESIGNED FOR
PROFESSIONALS
Format that allows you to reconcile academic and professional life
Classes for the Professional Doctorate in Public Administration are fortnightly, taking place on Fridays, afternoon and evening, and on Saturdays, morning and afternoon.
FACULTY
The main difference of DPAP is, certainly, the qualification of the teaching staff, made up of teachers who, in addition to standing out for their high and diverse academic qualifications, are also characterized by performing relevant functions at the highest levels of the public sector.
This is a fundamental aspect of the program, as it allows students to expose, analyze and discuss with students the ways in which the theoretical tools exposed in each of the disciplines can be applied to the reality of Public Administration, which accentuates the professional nature of the course.
Caio Cordeiro Resende
PhD in Economics from the University of Brasília.
Legislative Consultant at the Federal Senate. Coordinator of the Stricto Sensu Postgraduate Program in Public Administration at IDP.
Suely Mara Vaz Guimarães de Araújo
PhD in Political Science from the University of Brasília.
Former President of IBAMA. Senior Specialist in Public Policies at the Climate Observatory.
Antônio Augusto Junho Anastasia
Master in Law from the Federal University of Minas Gerais.
Minister of the Union Court of Auditors.
Leany Barreiro de Sousa Lemos
PhD in Comparative Studies of the Americas from the University of Brasília with Post-Doctorates at the University of Oxford and the University of Princeton.
National Secretary of Planning at the Ministry of Planning and Budget.
Jorge Hage Sobrinho
Master in Public Administration from the University of Southern California and in Law from the University of Brasília.
Former Chief Minister of the General Comptroller of the Union. Lawyer, Lecturer, Reviewer and Consultant nationally and internationally.
Weder de Oliveira
Master in Law and PhD in Financial and Economic Law from the University of São Paulo.
Substitute Minister of the Federal Audit Court.
SELECTION PROCESS
YOUR JOURNEY STARTS HERE
The selection process for admission to the Professional Doctorate in Public Administration in the first semester of 2025 has 4 registration blocks. Check out the step-by-step guide we prepared and learn more about our selection:
STEP BY STEP
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Discover the Notice
Read the notice carefully to learn about all the stages of the selection process.
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Write your resume
Present the main highlights of your academic and professional career.
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Cover Letter and Academic Production
Tell us what led you to seek a Doctoral Program and send us an academic production (it could be your Master's Thesis or another publication you deem relevant)
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Interview
Participate in an interview with 3 of our teachers
AREAS OF
INTEREST
The IDP Curriculum is interdisciplinary. The Program has 5 Areas of Interest, which allow students from different backgrounds to delve into useful knowledge for their academic and professional career.
The student has complete freedom to move between the 5 areas, choosing the subjects that seem most interesting for their career and for their academic and personal life.
PUBLIC POLICIES AND SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT
This area of interest is a space for study and reflection on the processes of formulation, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of public policies and social programs aimed at the country's economic and social development.
CONTEMPORARY PUBLIC MANAGEMENT AND STATE MODERNIZATION
Area of interest II is part of the broader debate on the forms of action and challenges of the Contemporary State. Dedicated to studying and researching new strategies and management models in Public Administration.
ENTREPRENEURSHIP, TECHNOLOGY AND INNOVATION IN THE PUBLIC SECTOR
Area of interest III aims to equip students with practical and theoretical skills to foster innovation and entrepreneurial thinking in the public sector, as well as implement technological solutions that assist in government management and in the processes of implementation, monitoring and evaluation of public policies .
REGULATION, COMPETITION AND INFRASTRUCTURE
This area of interest focuses on the study of the Regulatory State. In this sense, the area will offer the master's student conditions to understand, analyze and improve the institutional regulatory framework currently in force in Brazil, in addition to best practices found around the world.
PUBLIC LAW AND MANAGEMENT: CONTROL OF ADMINISTRATION, FIGHTING CORRUPTION AND MANAGEMENT OF THE JUDICIARY
This area of interest is dedicated to the integrated study of Law and Public Management, with a focus on administrative control, strategies to combat corruption and efficiency of the Judiciary. The subjects offer a comprehensive view of the intersection between management, public policies and law, exploring everything from the role of the Audit Courts to efficient management practices in the judiciary and alternative methods of conflict resolution.
International title
The University of Lisbon (ULisboa) is the largest University in Portugal and one of the largest in Europe. Located in the heart of the city, it offers its entire community one of the best and most diverse training offers and promises to be a unique enriching experience.
In 2023, IDP signed an international agreement with the Higher Institute of Social and Political Sciences of the University of Lisbon (ISCSP-ULisboa) that gives our Master's and Doctorate students exclusive access to the Master's in Management and Public Policies at ISCSP-ULisboa. This opens up a unique and exclusive opportunity for students of the IDP Stricto Sensu Programs, who will be able, during the regular completion period of their program, to also obtain an international degree: Master in Management and Public Policies from the University of Lisbon – title valid throughout the European community.
Click for more information →Institutional Sandwich Doctorate Program Abroad – PDSE
PDSE is a CAPES program that provides financial support to Brazilian doctoral students who are interested in carrying out a research internship abroad in the sandwich doctorate format. Support occurs through the following benefits: monthly fee; travel assistance; installation assistance; health insurance assistance; and, additional location, when applicable.
The selection process is carried out in three stages: I – internal selection of candidates, under the responsibility of the Brazilian Higher Education Institution; II – registration in the CAPES system, under the responsibility of candidates approved in the Higher Education Institution's internal selection; and III – approval of registrations in the CAPES system, under the responsibility of the Dean of Postgraduate Studies or equivalent body of the Higher Education Institution.
A CUTTING-EDGE STRUCTURE
IDP invites you to discover its international standard structure, with classrooms equipped with the most modern technology and comfort.
The Doctoral Program in Public Administration is taught at IDP's Asa Norte Campus, a building with modern and fully equipped classrooms. Our headquarters also has a series of spaces for coexistence, rest and study, so that IDP is a second home for our students: a space where they have all the support they need to build a promising future.
Discover the Campus →WHAT STUDENTS FROM THE STRICT SENSU POSTGRADUATE PROGRAM IN PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION HAVE TO SAY
WHY CHOOSE THE IDP DOCTORATE?
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Concentrated Format
Classes on Fridays, afternoon and evening, and on Saturdays, morning and afternoon, allowing you to combine your PhD with your career.
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Methodology based on Case Studies
A unique teaching approach, focused on applying knowledge to the real world
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Faculty with Professional Profile
Teachers who, in addition to a solid academic background, are professional references in their area of expertise
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Student Success Team
Team dedicated to assisting students in their academic activities (writing articles, submission, participation in conferences, etc.)
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Amazing connections
We facilitate collaboration and interaction between students and teachers in classes and the IDP community for quality networking.
STILL NOT SURE?
Here we have separated some opportunities that you have to learn more about the Doctorate in Public Administration:
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Become a special studentYou can have experience in our doctorate by taking some subjects as a special student. This way, you will be able to experience our methodology and improve in a field of knowledge that interests you. In the future, when you want to take the full course, these subjects can be used.
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Take a trial classDiscover what it's like to be an IDP student during a free in-person class.
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Online coursesThe IDP School of Methods' main objective is to provide solid theoretical and practical knowledge for carrying out empirical research with high scientific rigor. The School covers the study of quantitative and qualitative research methodologies with courses taught by professors from IDP and other excellent institutions in Brazil and abroad.
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INTERNATIONAL AGREEMENTS
The IDP establishes agreements with foreign universities and institutes to give students the opportunity to experience periods of international studies and research. The agreements signed by IDP allow entry to more than 15 educational institutions in around 6 different countries. Check out some partner institutions and programs carried out!
