Doctor of Public Administration (DPA)
PROGRAM OVERVIEW
A Doctor of Public Administration (DPA) is a terminal degree that represents the highest level of academic achievement in the field of public administration. This advanced program is designed for individuals who aspire to become experts in public administration, policy analysis, public management, and leadership.
CURRICULUM
| COURSE CODE | COURSE DESCRIPTION | COURSE UNITS |
| 1ST YEAR FIRST SEMESTER | Basic Courses/Specialization Courses | |
| DPA 301 | Advance Research Methods | 3 |
| DPA 302 | Advance Statistics for Research | 3 |
| DPA 303 | Philosophy of Public Administration | 3 |
| DPA 304 | Revenue and Enhancement Strategies | 3 |
| 1ST YEAR SECOND SEMESTER | Specialization Courses | |
| DPA 305 | Special issues on Ethics and Accountability in Public Service | 3 |
| DPA 306 | Problem Solving and Decision-Making | 3 |
| DPA 307 | Risk Management and Stress Control | 3 |
| DPA 308 | Administration of Physical Resources and Technology | 3 |
| 1ST YEAR 2ND SEMESTER (SUMMER) | Cognates/ Special Courses | |
| DPA 309 | Change Management and Servant Leadership | 3 |
| DPA 310 | The Legal Environment in Public Administration | 3 |
| DPA 311 | Advance Methodology in Administration | 3 |
| 2ND YEAR 1ST SEMESTER | Specialization Courses | |
| DPA 312 | Streamlining Bureaucracy | 3 |
| DPA 313 | Special Problems in Public Administration and National Development | 3 |
| DPA 314 | Comparative Development Administration | 3 |
| DPA 315 | Special issues on the Administration of Economic Development | 3 |
| *Comprehensive Examination | ||
| 2NDYEAR 1ST SEMESTER | ||
| DPA 316 | Seminar in Dissertation Writing | 3 |
| DPA 317 | Dissertation Writing 1(Proposal) | |
| 2ND YEAR 2ND SEMESTER | ||
| Dissertation Writing 1(Proposal) | 6 | |
| 2ND YEAR 2ND SEMESTER (SUMMER) | ||
| DBA 318 | Dissertation Writing 2 (Final) | 6 |
| TOTAL NO. OF UNITS | 60 | |
| Prerequisite: A graduate of Master in Public Administration FOR NEW STUDENTS EFFECTIVE SY; 2023 – 2024 – ONWARDS | ||