The IMPA program consists of two semesters of full-time academic work. Students are required to obtain at least 28 credits. Of the 28 credits, 5 credits must be from public required courses, 9 credits from core courses, 6 credits from concentration courses, at least 3 credits from elective courses, and 5 credits from professional practice.
1. Public Required Course (5 credits)
Chinese Language (for international students) (2 credits)
(1) 64203012 Primary Chinese (A)
(2) 64203022 Primary Chinese (B)
(3) 64203032 Intermediate Chinese (A)
(4) 64203042 Intermediate Chinese (B)
(5) 64203052 Intermediate Chinese
(6) 64203062 Intermediate- Advanced Chinese
(7) 64203072 Advanced Chinese
Chinese History and Culture (Group No. 00000007) (2-3 credits)
Development and Management of the Yellow River Basin
Government Operations in China
Chinese Culture and Society
An introduction of Science, Technology and Society in China
Introduction to Chinese Thought and Culture
Social and Economic Policies, Practices and Challenges in Contemporary China
Chinese Culture, History and Values
History of Chinese Architecture
Chinese Traditional Furniture Research
The study of Chinese ink painting
A Panoramic View of Chinese Culture
Forty Years of Chinese Political, Economic, and Social Reform
Human Perspectives on Environmental Issues and Solutions
Macroeconomics: The Chinese Economy
Frontiers of Chinese Contemporary Issues Research
Chinese Philosophy
New Horizon in Chinese Philosophy
An Introduction of Chinese History and Culture
The Artistic and Cultural Interaction Between China and the West
Energy strategy for sustainable development
Intercultural communication
2. Required Core Courses (9 credits)
Public Organization and management
Public Policy Analysis
Research Design and Thesis Writing
3. Concentration Courses (No Less Than 6 credits)
Comparative Governance and Development Practices
Comparative Politics and Government
International Political Economy
Science and Art of Leadership
4. Elective Courses (No Less Than 3 Credits)
Introduction to Sustainable Development
Governance and Development
Frontier on Public Policy Study-International Political Economy Analysis
Frontier of Public Management
Belt and Road Initiative and the Reshaping of World Economy
Economic Development and Policy in China
China's Foreign Strategy and Policy
Public Law with International Perspective
5. Professional Practice（5 Credits）
Literature Review and Thesis Proposal
Field Study
Ethics in Public Administration
