Start date September 2026 | Duration 2 years | Language of instruction English |
The MPA program is designed for international students who are interested in Chinese economic transformation and development strategies, like the "One Belt, One Road Initiative". The MPA degree equips its graduates with skills and knowledge covering a broad range of topics and disciplines relevant to the public sector, such as economics, sociology, political science, and regional planning.
The core curriculum of MPA program includes courses on economics, research methods, statistics, policy analysis, and public management. Course content includes the roles, development, and principles of public administration, public policy management and implementation. It also includes an internship in public organizations or non-profit organizations, which fit students' research interests. With qualitative and quantitative analytical skills and proficient management skills, MPA graduates are able to serve as managers, executives and policy analysts in the executive arm of local, state/provincial, and federal/national government, and increasingly in non-governmental organization (NGO) and nonprofit sectors.
The program is staffed by expertise who have years' experience of research or consulting in public policy and public management. Visiting professors and tutors who are highly qualified and experienced academics and practitioners add an extra dimension to the program.
Courses
Common courses: Public Administration, Chinese Language, China Overview
Degree core courses: Public Economics, Analysis of Public Policy, Academic Norms and Thesis Writing, Social Research Method, Political Science
Major required courses: Development and Management of Social Security, The Government and Politics of China, Introduction to Chinese Economy and Society, Public Sector Organization and Management
Distributional electives: Introduction to Chinese Economy and Society, Public Sector Organization and Management, International Relations, Government and Market, International Political Economy, Sino-US Relations, World Government and Politics, International Workshop, Local Governance and Urban Policy, Public Choice, International Comparison of Health Care Systems, Global Governance
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