Programme Details

Programme Highlights:

Part-time

Expected Duration

Fees

To be updated

Expected Programme Start Date

To be updated

Application Deadline

Description

Apply

Expected Duration

4 years

Fees

Self-funded:
HK$600,000

Expected Programme Start Date

September 1, 2025

Application Deadline

Main Round:
12:00 noon (GMT +8), March 28, 2025

Description

Part Time

Apply Now

Overview

The objective of the Doctor of Public Administration (DPA) programme is to provide an opportunity for senior managers interested in public governance and administration, from different sectors to undertake continuing professional development and postgraduate study at the doctoral level. The programme is designed to extend students' knowledge of current critical issues in governance, public policy and public administration, and to enable them to develop their research and analytical skills through the completion of an original thesis. It prepares students to integrate academic and professional knowledge to enhance their intellectual abilities and professional practice in order to achieve more effective public leadership. Through these skills, graduates will be well placed to meet the challenges that arise in a rapidly changing environment of the globe.

Entrance Requirements

1. A Bachelor's degree and a taught Master's degree in Public Administration, or another qualification of equivalent standard.

2. At least eight years' managerial experience in public administration or other related disciplines.

3. Good knowledge of public affairs in Greater China, including Hong Kong.

Download Documents

For additional information, we recommend reviewing the following documents:

Additional Information

PDF Document

Regulations & Syllabuses

PDF Document

Supporting Documents

PDF Document

Faculty

Faculty of Social Sciences

The Faculty of Social Sciences was established in 1967, and has undergone rapid expansion and significant transformation since. The Faculty has six core Departments/Centre: Geography, Politics and Public Administration, Psychology, Social Work and Social Administration, and Sociology, and Journalism and Media Studies Centre. The Faculty is also the home to eight multidisciplinary research centres. These link scholars in the same field with experts from diversified disciplines in The University of Hong Kong and other research institutions both in Hong Kong, Mainland China and elsewhere in the world; and to provide a convenient focus for research, teaching, professional training, publication and international scholarly exchange and collaboration on specific areas of interest.