International Public Policy

In response to the demand for policy analysts and practitioners with an international vision, SIRPA builds a two-year MA program in International Public Policy (IPP). This program combines multiple strengths. First, China, after decades of rapid development, is now the world's second largest economy. Besides proliferating domestic demands for policy experts, China has also been an active partner in global public affairs. Second, Shanghai is China's economic capital and a vibrant global city. It has China's first Free Trade Zone and will accommodate the headquarter of BRICS Development Bank.

The IPP program welcomes students with diverse academic background such as social sciences, natural sciences, and engineering, among others. The program emphasizes strong analytical capacities, quantitative skills, policy orientation, and an international vision. The training in IPP will prepare students for leadership and analytical positions in public, private, and nonprofits organizations in or out of China. It also sets solid foundation for further Ph.D. studies.

Required Courses (15 credits)

• Global Public Policy 
• Policy Analysis and Program Evaluation
• Public Economics 
• Quantitative Research Methods 
• Qualitative Research Methods

Elective I (8 Credits)

• Global Environmental Governance
• Cross-Cultural Communication
• Security Policies 
• Public Management Theories
• International Politics and Theories
• S&T Policies and State Innovation
• International Organization
• Emergency Management
• Global Governance 
• Urban Planning and Policy
• Social Policy
• Global Management Ethics 

Elective II (7 Credits)

• Chinese Politics
• Chinese Public Administration
• Chinese Society
• Seminars on Chinese and Comparative Public Management
• E-government in China 
• International Relations in East Asia
• Political Economy of East Asia 
• Comparative Politics
• Political Theories 
• Chinese Language (for foreign students, elective)

Requirements

• Pay application fee RMB 800 (Degree) / RMB 400 (Non-degree) online after preliminary review. Afterwards any application information cannot be modified.
• One official copy of diploma from each previous college-level degree program
• One official copy of transcript for each previous college-level degree program
• Two letters of recommendation, at least one from a faculty member of your previous academic program
• Official copy of TOEFL (minimum 90) or IELTS score (minimum 6.5) (Applicants from countries where English is the official language are exempt from this requirement.)
• Resume
• Statement of purpose
• Writing sample (approximately 2000 words)
• Copy of passport

Want to improve your English level for admission?

Prepare for the program requirements with English Online by the British Council.

• ✔️ Flexible study schedule
• ✔️ Experienced teachers
• ✔️ Certificate upon completion

📘 Recommended for students with an IELTS level of 6.0 or below.

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Scholarships

• Chinese government scholarship
• Shanghai Government Scholarship