Doctor of Public Administration
[DPA]Doctor of Public Administration
[DPA]
The DPA degree is an academically rigorous, applied-research postgraduate degree in the field of public administration that confers the title of “Doctor” to candidates who successfully complete the programme. It is designed to extend the graduates’ understanding of current critical issues in governance, policy and public administration, and to provide the conceptual knowledge and capacity to enable them to develop their research and analytical skills through the completion of a core curriculum culminating in an original thesis. Through the integration of scholarly and professional knowledge,
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Student Voices

My research interest is to study the impact of disruptive innovation on public governance. I want to closely examine how the technology revolution has changed, reshaped and transformed public governance. I want to study various solutions and ideas put forward to mitigate and control this “gale of creative destruction”. In particular, I want to see how the unique Chinese model of governance will evolve with the use of information technology.
Mr. CHOW Chung Yan
2021-2025 DPA Student

Student Voices

Mr. Lai has a deep interest in studying the governance of public organizations and exploring ways to connect public sector organizations, such as schools, with local and global communities. He believes the DPA Programme at the University of Hong Kong will equip him with the necessary tenets of contemporary public administration for the challenges of his community service. This DPA Programme will allow him to develop the academic and professional networks that will enrich his experience and support his community work.
Mr. Jonathan LAI
2021-2025 DPA Student

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Mr. Seah graduated from Peking University with a Masters Degree of Law (focusing in international politics) and Bachelor of Arts Degree in Law. He previously worked as an investment banker at Barclays and has extensive experience in the financial industry with expertise in securities, options, fund management and international businesses development. His in-depth knowledge of the private equity markets in Greater China and global markets enabled him to focus on business development around the world.
Mr. Daniel SEAH
2021-2025 DPA Student