The Department of Politics and Public Administration now offers three taught postgraduate programmes: the Master of International and Public Affairs (MIPA), the Master of Public Administration (MPA), and the Doctor of Public Administration (DPA). These programmes are designed to carter to students and professionals seeking advanced knowledge and skills in the fields of international relations, public affairs, and governance.
The Master of International and Public Affairs (MIPA) is the first postgraduate taught programme in international affairs offered by a locally based institution of higher learning in Hong Kong. It is designed to equip participants with the knowledge, professional resources, and networks needed to excel in the field of international affairs.
The Master of Public Administration (MPA), which has been a flagship programme since its inception in 1978, equips students with the theoretical and practical tools needed to excel in leadership roles within the public sector, emphasising effective management, policy implementation, and governance.
Lastly, the Doctor of Public Administration (DPA) as the only professional doctorate in Public Administration in Greater China, is designed for senior public administrators and policymakers who wish to deepen their expertise through advanced research and applied knowledge, contributing to innovative solutions for complex public sector challenges.
The Department of Politics and Public Administration now offers three taught postgraduate programmes: the Master of International and Public Affairs (MIPA), the Master of Public Administration (MPA), and the Doctor of Public Administration (DPA). These programmes are designed to carter to students and professionals seeking advanced knowledge and skills in the fields of international relations, public administration, and governance.
The Master of International and Public Affairs (MIPA), established in 2000, is the first postgraduate taught programme in international affairs offered by a locally institution of higher learning in Hong Kong. It is designed to equip participants with the knowledge, professional resources, and networks needed to excel in the field of international affairs.
The Master of Public Administration (MPA), which has been a flagship programme since its inception in 1978, equips students with the theoretical and practical tools needed to excel in leadership roles within the public sector, emphasising effective management, policy implementation, and governance.
Lastly, the Doctor of Public Administration (DPA) as the only professional doctorate in Public Administration in Greater China, is designed for senior public administrators and policymakers who wish to deepen their expertise through advanced research and applied knowledge, contributing to innovative solutions for complex public sector challenges.
Together, these programmes reflect PPA’s commitment to fostering excellence in international relations and public administration, addressing the evolving needs of governance and policy in a rapidly changing world.
