Doctor of Public Administration (DPA)

The Doctor of Public Administration (DPA) degree programme under the Department of Politics and Public Administration at the University of Hong Kong aims to enhance the scholarly expertise of experienced managers in different sectors who are interested in forging ahead with effective governance and leadership.

Candidates who pursue a DPA can make significant contributions to the development of knowledge and practice in public affairs. By integrating academic and professional knowledge, candidates will be better equipped to achieve more effective public leadership and meet those challenges arising from the rapidly changing global environment. The DPA programme prepares individuals to pursue careers at the highest level of public administration in government and the non-profit sector as well as in academia and the corporate sector.

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DPA

DPA

First semester 2025-26

First semester 2025-26

Course code and titleLecturerTime

POLI6601 Governance: Politics and Policies and Networks

Professor Ian THYNNE

SAT & SUN
09:00-12:00 &
13:00-16:00

POLI6602 Policy Analysis: Skills and Practice

Professor WF LAM

SAT & SUN
09:30-12:30 &
13:30-16:30

Second semester 2025-26

Second semester 2025-26

Course code and titleLecturerTime

POLI6603 Workshop in Governance Research

Professor Regina SMYTH

SAT & SUN
09:30-12:30 &
13:30-16:30

POLI6604 Collaborative Management

Professor Edella SCHLAGER

SAT & SUN
09:30-12:30 &
13:30-16:30