Curriculum Evaluation of the Doctor of Public Administration Program of Mahidol University’s Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities using a CIPPO Model

Authors

  • Assoc. Prof. Dr.Siriporn Yamnil -

Keywords:

curriculum evaluation; Doctor of Public Administration; Mahidol University; CIPPO Model

Abstract

The objective of this research article was threefold: 1) to evaluate the effectiveness and efficiency of Mahidol University’s Doctor of Public Administration (DPA) program using the CIPPO Model, 2) to examine problems and obstacles of managing the DPA program, and 3) to provide recommendations for improving the program to be more effectively and efficiently. This research article was quantitative research and employed purposive and convenient sampling methods to collect data from 143 current DPA students and DPA alumni using a Google Forms survey. Findings indicated that economic, social, and technological changes have forced public sector organizations to seek high performers to work for the government and the DPA program must adapt to these environmental changes by educating and training highly skilled and competent persons for public and other organizations. Regarding the input aspect, this study found some advantages of the DPA program inducing 1) Mahidol University is a highly reputed university in Thailand with high educational standards, 2) the DPA program’s class schedules are the best fit for students, 3) the DPA program offers interesting subjects, 4) the tuition fees of the DPA program are much lower than other universities. In terms of the process aspect, the respondents who are DPA students and alumni reported that they had an opportunity to develop some important skills in classrooms (e.g., public speaking, academic writing, presenting) that would benefit them in real-world work settings. In terms of the product aspect, the respondents reported that they made the right decision to pursue their degrees at Mahidol University. Concerning the outcome aspect, the respondents reported that they have enough skills necessary for doing work, such as team working, public speaking and presentation, research skills, and public consciousness. Finally, there are some disadvantages of the program that need to be improved: 1) the disconnection between classroom learning and real-life action, 2) lack of up-to-date subjects which are necessary for the world of tomorrow, 3) lack of some advanced statistics and data analytics courses, and 4) lack of additional professional development programs that will help promote DPA student success. 

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2025-12-25

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Yamnil, A. P. D. (2025). Curriculum Evaluation of the Doctor of Public Administration Program of Mahidol University’s Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities using a CIPPO Model. Sahasat: Journal of Social Sciences and Humanities, 25(1), 115–133. retrieved from https://so02.tci-thaijo.org/index.php/sahasart/article/view/270754

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Vol. 25 No. 1 (2025): มกราคม - มิถุนายน

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