Public Administration in International Development

About the Program
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.
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
Highlights
University Support World class university
One-hundred year history
Beautiful campus
Strong Academics Top-ranking faculty
Six research centers
Open lectures with development professionals
Global Network Global classroom
Interaction with world renowned practitioners
Diverse student population
Student Development Individual attention
Student internship advising
Research assistantship opportunities
School of Public Policy and Management (SPPM) has strong academics to support high-level courses and research.  The faculty is from the fields of political science, economy, public policy/management, law and social science.  Forty-four percent of our faculty members obtained PhD degrees from top overseas universities.  Currently, the school is affiliated with six permanent research centers and more than a dozen research centers and institutes based on projects.
In 2009, Tsinghua University has been selected by the new Master’s of Development Practice (MDP) program created by the MacArthur Foundation, as one of first 11 universities worldwide, and the only university in China to launch a master program with the goal of cultivating a new generation of international development professionals.
Our MID students come from 41 countries with diverse backgrounds in public policy, engineering, political science, business, economy and other disciplines.  Seventy-nine students are enrolled in our program; another 71 students have graduated and committed themselves to the field of development worldwide.
Tuition and Fee
The MID program is a full-time program of 24 months that is taught entirely in English. The tuition for the program is 120,000 RMB, not including fees. Accidental Injury and Hospitalization Insurance is 600 RMB per year.
Degree
Degree to be conferred: Master of Public Administration
Application Schedule
Phase 1: Before December 24, 2011
Phase 2: Before February 22, 2012
Both the Online Application and a complete set of Application documents should be completed and the package should be received by February 22, 2012.
Please note that for the Government or University scholarship applicants, online application and all the application documents should be submitted before December 24, 2011.
Enrollment
MID 2012 students will enroll in the program in August, 2012.