IMPA
Program Introduction
The IMPA program is a one-year English degree program offered by the School of Public Policy and Management (SPPM) at Tsinghua University. It is designed for government officials or senior enterprise managers, or administrative heads and senior managerial staff of universities/colleges/academic institutions. from developing countries and focuses on enhancing cooperation and exchanges between those countries.
Course Requirements
The IMPA program consists of two semesters of full-time academic work, with a minimum course requirement of 27 credits to complete the degree, including the public required course (Chinese Language), 2 credits; core courses, 12 credits; electives, no less than 12 credits; practical training, 4 credits.
Courses Included but not Limited to
|
Public Organization and Management |
|
3 credits | |
|
Public Policy Analysis |
|
3 credits | |
|
Comparative Politics and Government |
|
3 credits | |
|
Research Design and Thesis Writing |
|
3 credits | |
|
Governance and Development |
|
3 credits | |
|
Economic Development: Theory and Practice |
|
3 credits | |
|
International Political Economy |
|
3 credits | |
|
Leadership |
|
2 credits | |
|
Globalization and Governance |
|
3 credits | |
|
Frontier of Public Policy |
|
3 credits | |
|
Integrated Approaches to Sustainable Development Practice |
|
3 credits | |
|
Comparative Development |
|
3 credits | |
|
Applied Social Research Methods |
|
3 credits | |
|
Intermediate Social Research Methods |
|
2 credits | |
|
Independent Study |
|
3 credits | |
|
Frontier of Public Management |
|
3 credits | |
|
Development: Theory and Practice |
|
3 credits | |
|
Politics and Government in China |
|
3 credits | |
|
Economic Development and Policy in China |
|
3 credits | |
|
China’s Social Policy |
|
3 credits | |
|
China’s Foreign Strategy and Policy |
|
3 credits | |
|
Chinese Constitutional and Administrative Law |
|
3 credits | |
|
Chinese Philosophy |
|
2 credits | |
|
Comparative Study of Chinese Culture and Society |
|
2 credits | |
|
Chinese Language |
|
2 credits | |
Application Schedule
First round of application: February 1– February 28
Second round of application: March 1– March 31
Rolling admission (based on vacancies): April 1 – May 31
Required Application Materials:
● The information page of your valid non-Chinese personal and ordinary passport.
● Bachelor’s Degree certificate (original copy or notarized photocopy).
● Undergraduate academic transcripts (original copy or notarized photocopy).
● Personal statement (at least two pages of A4 paper, in English): Please indicate your educational and work background, your motivation for applying for the IMPA-BRI program at Tsinghua University, your relevant strengths and accomplishments, and your study plans and career goals.
● Two letters of recommendation (original copy, in English or Chinese): One letter must be from a professor or an associate professor of a higher education institution at which you have studied; the other must be from your current employer.
● Official results of English language proficiency tests (if available): Applicants whose first language or language of instruction in their tertiary education is not English are recommended to provide evidence of English proficiency. If needed, video interviews will be conducted for prospective candidates to test their language proficiency.
● Foreigner Physical Examination Form: The examination result must be obtained within one month, stating that the applicant has no serious infectious diseases or any diseases which could prevent entry into China. The blank form can be downloaded at http://is.tsinghua.edu.cn.
Notes on Application:
● All uploaded documents should be in English or Chinese; otherwise, certified English/Chinese translations should be submitted with the original documents to the application system.
● To complete your application, an application fee of 800 RMB must be paid when your application status has changed to “Verified”. The application fee is non-refundable.
Contact Info
IMPA Program Office
Room 201, School of Public Policy and Management
Tsinghua University
Beijing 100084, P. R. China
Room 201, School of Public Policy and Management
Tsinghua University
Beijing 100084, P. R. China
Tel: (86)10-62795912
Fax: (86)10-62782605
E-mail: impa@tsinghua.edu.cn
Fax: (86)10-62782605
Copyright 2011-2020 School of Public Policy and Management of Tsinghua University All Rights Reserved
Tel: (86)10-62773832 Fax: (86)10-62782853
Email: sppm-io@tsinghua.edu.cn
Tel: (86)10-62773832 Fax: (86)10-62782853
Email: sppm-io@tsinghua.edu.cn