Doctor of Public Administration - Organizational Leadership and Management

University of Illinois at Springfield

The Doctor of Public Administration (DPA) program is devoted to bridging the worlds of scholarship and practice. We intend to spark discussions and stimulate research that improves public and nonprofit management and public policy in Illinois, the nation, and the broader global community.

Thus, we admit and want to work with students who wish to serve the public interest, drive social change, and make a difference in their communities and workplaces. As such, we offer a high-level academic experience designed for mid-range and advanced professionals in the public, private and nonprofit sectors.

This specialization supports students' professional and scholarly interests in the design and leadership of impactful public and nonprofit organizations. The subject matter includes formal organization structures organizational design, motivation, leadership organizational change and effectiveness human resource (capital) management performance management strategic planning and ethics.