Doctor in Public Administration

Program Description

The Doctor in Public Administration Program (DPA) is designed to help students address the problems and challenges associated with the administration of public and non-profit organizations in the Philippines and the world. The courses in the program are designed for students to explore the practice of public administration, management, and applied research in a global context to enable them to gain expertise in solving complex problems that public administrations encounter. Graduates with a DPA Program are prepared for career opportunities in applied research, management, leadership, and the administration of public and non-profit organizations.

A DPA program course consists of 54 trimester hours of coursework, divided among core courses, major courses and cognate courses. The coursework will be followed by additional trimester hours of dissertation units (12 units). Students are required to produce and defend a dissertation of publishable quality. Continuous enrollment is required in dissertation courses until students complete the dissertation. Some class sessions may be offered online or hybrid format.

Curriculum

No. of Units
A. English Enhancement Program 0
B. Core Courses 13
C. Major Courses 18
D. Comprehensive Exam 0
E. Cognates 6
F. Dissertation Writing 12
Program Total 49

 

  1. English Enhancement Program
EEP English Enhancement Program 0

 

  1. Core Courses
Course Code Course Title Units
GS 925 Administrative Theory and Public Policy 3
GS 810 Micro and Macro Economics 1
GS G602 Research Methods and Statistics 3
GS G601 Rizalian Philosophy of Education 3
GS 813 Seminar in Dissertation Writing 3
Subtotal 13

 

  1. Major Courses
Course Code Course Title Units
GS C604 Organizational Theory 3
GS 966 Advanced Fiscal Management 3
GS 937 Political Theories and Processes 3
PA G703 Project Planning and Management 3
PA G704 Problems and Challenges in Public Administration and National Development 3
BU G704 Talent Acquisition and Management 3
  Subtotal 18

 

  1. Comprehensive Exam / Cognates
Course Code Course Title Units
PA G801 Strategic Program and Project Management 3
GS 942 Advanced Fiscal Administration, Public Enterprise Management, and Public-Private Partnership 3
GS 970 Advanced Environmental Policy and Administration 3
Subtotal 6

 

  1. Dissertation Writing
Course Code Course Title Units
GS G901 Dissertation Writing Part A – Title Defense 3 (C/F)
GS G902 Dissertation Writing Part B – Proposal Defense 3 (C/F)
GS G903 Dissertation Writing Part C – Final Defense 6 (Final Grade)
  Subtotal 12

 

Study Plan

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Important Dates

TrimesterEnrollment BeginsClass Begins
First TrimesterJuly 29, 2024Aug. 12, 2024 – Nov. 23, 2024
Second TrimesterNov. 25, 2024Dec. 9, 2024 – Mar 29, 2025
Third TrimesterMar 31, 2025April 14, 2025 – July 26, 2025

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