Master of Public Administration in International Development
1. Introduction
The Master of Public Administration in International Development (MID) degree program is designed to prepare students to become active global citizens and to enhance their understanding of China’s development experience. The program focuses on public policy from an international perspective, combining rigorous training in analytical and quantitative methods with an emphasis on Chinese practices and sustainable development. In addition, the program provides graduate students with field experiences in a range of disciplines, including agriculture, policy, health, engineering, management, environmental science, education, and nutrition.
2. Highlights
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INTEGRATING global comparative perspectives with an emphasis on the Chinese development experience
· Supporting INDIVIDUAL student growth
· Combining classroom study with HANDS-ON experience in a wide range of disciplines
· Providing a strong and extensive GLOBAL network of partners
3. Curriculum
The program’s core curriculum bridges the natural sciences, health sciences, social sciences and management.
Program Length: 2 years
Program Requirements:
· 45 credits of course study
- 15 core course credits
- 9 concentration course credits
- 12 elective course credits
- 9 credits from additional required components
· Master’s Thesis
1) Required Core Courses (15 credits / 3 credits each)
Public Organization & Management
Public Policy Analysis
Comparative Politics and Government
Analytic Methods for Public Management
Development Economics
2) Courses in Areas of Concentration (No less than 9 credits / 3 credits each)
HEALTH SCIENCE & POLICY
Population, Health and Development
International / Introduction to Public Health
Nutrition
RURAL DEVELOPMENT & INDUSTRIALIZATION
Agriculture and Rural Development
Technology Innovation and Entrepreneurship
URBANIZATION & SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT
Sociology and Social Policy
Urbanization and Social Development
RESOURCE, ENVIRONMENT, & SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT
Environmental Science for Sustainable Development
Environment, Climate and Governance
Note: (1) Students are required to take at least one course from the Health Science & Policy concentration; (2) Subject to the approval of their advisors, students can also formulate their own area of concentration by taking at least 2 courses offered in the electives category or SPPM courses offered in Chinese.
3) Electives (No less than 12 credits / 3 credits each)
Governance and Development
International Political Economy
Law and Public Policy
Public Ethics and Leadership
Globalization and Governance
Frontiers of Public Policy
Integrated Approaches to Sustainable Development Practice
Comparative Development
Politics and Government in China
Economic Development in China: Theory and Practice
China's Social Policy
China's Foreign Strategy and Policy
Comparative Study of Chinese Culture and Society(2 credits)
Chinese Philisophy (2 credits)
4) Additional Required Components (9 credits)
Language: Chinese/ English (2 credits)
Master’s Thesis Seminar (1 credit)
Field Study (3 credits)
Independent Study (3 credits)
Degree to be conferred: Master of Public Administration
4. Admission
Application Documents
(1) The completed Foreigner's Application Form for Admission to Graduate Programs of Tsinghua University, signed by the applicant (original and duplicated)
(2) Personal statement
(3) The original or the notarized degree certificate or proof of education in academic institution, and academic transcript (original and duplicated)
(4) Two academic recommendation letters from scholars of associate professorship or higher (original and duplicated)
(5) Two copies of applicant's recent photo (cap-free, 2 inches, stick on the application form)
(6) Two copies of the page with personal information in the passport (personal and ordinary passport)
(7) For non-English speaking students, please provide English level certificates. e.g. TOEFL and IELTS
(8) The completed Application Form for Tsinghua University Scholarship (if applicable, original and duplicated).
The application fee is RMB 600 (non-refundable).
The certificates provided should be the original documents in Chinese or in English, otherwise notarized translations in Chinese or English are required. None of the above application documents will be returned.
Application Procedure
Step 1: Online Application
Complete On-line Application on the website of Foreign Student Affairs Office, Tsinghua University (http://intlstudent.cic.tsinghua.edu.cn). Print and sign two hard copies of the Application Form produced by the system after the application status changes to “verified”. Download and complete the Application Form for Tsinghua University Scholarship for future students (if you intend to apply).
Step 2: Document Submission
Submit the application documents listed above to the MID Program Office by post mail or in person.
Application Deadline:
The online application should be completed and the package should be received by February 28, 2010.
Fees
Tuition for the whole program is RMB 120,000. (Subject to formal approval.)
Accidental Injury and Hospitalization Insurance: RMB 600/year.
Scholarships
Applicants are encouraged to apply for the Chinese Government Scholarship, the Beijing Government Scholarship, and the Tsinghua University Scholarship. Information about scholarships is available at http://intlstudent.cic.tsinghna.edu.cn.
5. What’s New in MID?
Launched in 2007, our MID program has been a tremendous success in providing students with in-depth understanding of the Chinese economy and society from an international comparative perspective. The program attracted talents who were keen on developing a successful career in international development. Douglas Scott, a student from South Africa, said: "when I studied at George Washington University and worked as an intern in an international development organization there, I realized that my real interest in life is in understanding and promoting international development. I feel that the MID program at Tsinghua University is one of the best places for me to do this." In response to the challenges of global sustainable development, the MacArthur Foundation created a global network of universities to develop the new master’s of development practice (MDP) program. In 2009, Tsinghua University has been selected by the foundation as one of first 11 universities worldwide, and the only university in China to launch a masters program with the goal of cultivating a new generation of international development professionals. Our partner universities in the MDP global network are:
· Columbia University (New York, USA)
· Emory University (Atlanta, USA)
· The Energy Resources Institute University (New Delhi, India)
· James Cook University (Cairns and Townsville, Australia)
· Trinity College Dublin and University College Dublin (Dublin, Ireland)
· University of Cheikh Anta Diop (Dakar, Senegal)
· University of Botswana (Gaborone, Botswana)
· University of Florida (Gainesville, USA)
· University of Ibadan (Ibadan, Nigeria)
· University of Minnesota (Minneapolis, USA)
Incorporating the elements of the MDP program into our MID program, the new and improved MID program offers students a more comprehensive curriculum in development studies. In addition, continuing in the proud tradition of the former MID program, the new program looks for a diverse and dynamic student body. Our students in the MID classes of 2008 & 2009 come from all over the world and from all backgrounds.
6． About SPPM
School Introduction
The School of Public Policy and Management (SPPM) at Tsinghua University, founded in 2000, is a pioneer in public policy and development studies in China. The mission of the school is to provide academic and professional training programs in public management and to pursue academic excellence and practical application in public policy and management research.
SPPM Research
Research at SPPM is interdisciplinary and problem driven. In-house research institutes focus on major research domains including public policy, government management and innovation, NGO and civil society, and international development and strategy. SPPM is also the home of a number of research centers which are university-wide research units jointly established with government ministries, academic institutions, and international think tanks. These centers sponsor research projects, workshops, conferences and publications, which have made SPPM known internationally as a leading public policy research institution in China. Some major research institutes and centers are: NGO Research Center, Institute of International Development and Strategies, Public Policy Institute, Center for China Studies, Institute of Taiwan Studies , Institute of Government , Brookings-Tsinghua Center for Public Policy (with Brookings Institution), Center for Industrial Development and Environmental Governance.
MID Faculty
There are currently 43 full-time faculty members at SPPM. Among them, many have earned their doctoral degrees from world-renowned universities. SPPM professors have high professional qualifications complemented by their extensive consulting experience for many government agencies, international organizations, academic institutions and NGOs.
7. Contact Information
MID Program Office
School of Public Policy & Management
Tsinghua University
Beijing, P.R.China, 100084
Tel: 86-10-62797483
Fax: 86-10-62782605
Email: mid@tsinghua.edu.cn
