Doctorate in Public Administration and Government (CDAPG)

A program that allows you to improve your training in order to build guiding and innovative scientific knowledge.

Registrations: 24/07/2025 to 06/10/2025
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Why choose this course

You will deepen your knowledge through theoretical foundations, research on political economy and public institutions, state management, civil society organizations and interactions between state and society.

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Excellence recognized

FGV EAESP's stricto sensu programs receive excellent grades from Capes and are among the best in Brazil.

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Research and mentoring

Develop research and tutoring activities and write articles for national and international management journals.

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Teaching assistant

Possibility of obtaining a TA scholarship to participate in teaching and research activities in FGV EAESP courses.

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International insertion

Internships abroad with the possibility of CAPES-Print scholarships and living with foreign students from the PEC-PG program.

Lines of research

The program's three lines of research allow students to delve deeper into topics that are fundamental to their training, which are interconnected, producing broad knowledge and guiding the learning process.

Curriculum Structure

 

 

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Government and Civil Society (GSC)

Research and teaching in the fields of public sphere studies, focusing on the relationship between public administration and civil society.

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Public Sector Economics and Policy (PESP)

It addresses the relationship between public policy and the economy, analyzing the levels of government from a political-institutional perspective.

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State Transformations and Public Policies (TEPP)

It studies new institutional and management models adopted by governments in contemporary democracies.

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Lines of research

The program is structured around three lines of research coordinated by professors who share common interests and carry out joint research, publication and teaching activities with their students.

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Government and Civil Society (GSC)

It studies the public sphere, with an emphasis on the relationship between public administration and civil society in the sub-national context.

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Public Sector Economics and Policy (PESP)

It addresses the relationship between politics and economics in the public sector from a political-institutional perspective.

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State Transformations and Public Policies (TEPP)

It seeks to understand patterns of state intervention by analyzing new models adopted by contemporary democracies.

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About the doctorate

The Doctorate in Public Administration and Government (CDAPG) contributes to the improvement of skills to act on relevant issues involving public management and the interactions between state and society.

The program is made up of three lines of research that address issues of the public sphere, the relationship between politics and economics in the public sector, and new institutional and management models adopted by governments.

It prepares students to design and carry out scientific research using quantitative and qualitative methods, contributing to the creation of knowledge.

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Frequency and timetable:

Total workload:

The Doctorate in Public Administration and Government has a total workload of 000 hours.

 

Frequency and timetable:

Daily classes in the first year of the course. The courses are offered during the day.

Certification issued

At the end of the course, the graduate will receive the title of Doctor of Public Administration and Government.

Teaching Assistant Scholarship

Doctoral candidates can apply for a TA scholarship, worth up to R$8,000.00, with the opportunity to take part in teaching and research activities on FGV EAESP courses.

In addition to the TA scholarship, an exclusive selection process is open for scholarships for freshmen in 2026.

Ricardo Corrêa Gomes

Our course is considered one of the best in Brazil. We have a grade of 6 from Capes, which qualifies us as an international program.

 

Ricardo Corrêa Gomes

PhD in Public Management from Aston Business School

Who is the course for?

The Doctorate in Public Administration and Government (CDAPG) is aimed at researchers, teachers and professionals in career transition who wish to improve their scientific training.

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Careers

Professionals who are looking for a broader career and new possibilities, with a focus on research.

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Training

Graduates in Management and Public Policy, Social Sciences, Administration, Economics, International Relations and others.

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Experience

For those who want to experience in-depth academic experiences that are highly relevant to their education.

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Excellence

Specialists seeking high-level training, with national and international recognition.

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Mandatory documents and academic information

Find all the important information you need to start your journey at FGV EAESP.

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Academic documents and information

Find all the important information you need to start your journey at FGV EAESP.

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Choose to take some of the program's individual courses to improve your knowledge of specific subjects.

Opportunities

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I chose to study at FGV EAESP because of the plurality of ideas among the student body and teaching staff. The school's name represents trust and integrity in the market.

Thomaz Anderson

Researcher and PhD student in Public Administration and Government at FGV EAESP

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Internationalization

International experience for a global career

We are a global business school that offers academic and professional experiences all over the world, with an invaluable network of contacts. We send and receive students in partnership with more than 130 renowned institutions in the Americas, Asia, Europe, Africa and Oceania.

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Winter School

Learn from professors linked to renowned foreign institutions, through academic exchanges with international centers of excellence in research.

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International research

Through global research networks, you can take part in ongoing international research projects.

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International conference

Take part in a guided "immersion" at the Academy of Management, to acquire knowledge, meet leading researchers, explore development workshops and present papers.

Graduates

Meet the graduates of the Doctorate in Public Administration and Government (CDAPG).

 

FGV EAESP Structure

The combination of a well-located physical structure and the academic excellence of FGV EAESP with the dynamism of São Paulo creates an environment conducive to professional development, bringing culture, diversity, access to innovation and connection with the world.

Events

Take part in face-to-face and online events such as webinars, lectures and symposiums on current topics of great relevance to the job market and society.

Still having doubts?

Contact us through one of our service channels.

 admissionsoffice@fgv.br

 0800-334-1234

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