DNPA Nonprofit Administration at University of Pennsylvania

The Doctorate in Nonprofit Administration (DNPA) equips nonprofit professionals with the knowledge and skills to translate research into practice, implement evidence-based strategies, manage projects, and develop as leaders. The program nurtures the potential of nonprofit executives to drive meaningful change both within their organizations and in the broader community, achieving positive outcomes at individual, organizational, and societal levels. Developed by the School of Social Policy & Practice, the DNPA program prepares leaders who will have a significant impact in both practice and executive leadership roles in a complex environment.

Duration: 15 course units  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Philadelphia, PA, United States

What you will study

Requires 15 course units in total. Listed required courses include NPLD 9001 Theory and Concepts of the Nonprofit Sector I; NPLD 9002 Theory and Concepts of the Nonprofit Sector; NPLD 9003 Methods of Inquiry: Quantitative Research Methods; NPLD 9004 Methods of Inquiry: Qualitative Research Methods; NPLD 9005 Philanthropy and Fundraising; NPLD 9006 Applied Social Statistics.

Career pathways

Balancing the rigor of doctoral education with the practical needs of busy professionals, students complete both coursework and their dissertation in just three years with no career disruption.

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