Overview

Are you ready to further your passion for public service? Deepen your influence and create the change you want to see with a Doctor of Public Administration (DPA) degree from Walden University.

This program prepares students to pursue executive leadership roles in all levels of government, public, and nonprofit organizations as well as private consulting practice.

What Can I Do With a DPA Degree?

A Doctor of Public Administration degree program can prepare you to work in settings such as:

Local and national government agencies
Nongovernmental organizations (NGOs)
Community organizations
Schools

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Ethics and Social Justice
Strategic Context of Public Management and Leadership
Public Policy and Finance
Management Techniques for the Public Sector
Leadership and Organizational Change
Governance and Public Policy
Analytics for Evidence-Based Decision-Making
Writing Applied Research and Funding Proposals

Key information

Duration

Part-time
- 30 months

Start dates & application deadlines

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Language

English

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Credits

73 alternative credits

quarter credits

Delivered

Online

Disciplines

Public Administration View 5 other PhDs in Public Administration in United States

Academic requirements

GPA

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

An official transcript of a master’s degree, or higher, from a U.S. school accredited by a regional, professional/specialized, or national accrediting organization recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) or the U.S. Department of Education, or from an appropriately accredited non-U.S. institution.
A minimum grade point average (GPA) of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale in post-baccalaureate degree coursework.
Three years of professional/academic experience related to the program for which application is made (preferred).
Completed application form.
The Office of Admissions reserves the right to request the names and contact information for two persons, professional or academic, qualified to comment knowledgeably on the applicant’s skills and qualifications.
Official transcript(s) of highest degree or coursework completed to date.
Access to a computer and the internet.

Tuition Fee

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International

19564 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 670 USD per credit during 30 months.
National

19564 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 670 USD per credit during 30 months.
In-State

19564 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 670 USD per credit during 30 months.

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