Master Program in Project Management Yunnan University of Finance & Economics, 2016 Part I About the Program Program Objectives Guided by Chinese government s development strategy One Belt, One Road and foreign policy Rich, Good, and Safe Neighborhood, this academic certificate education program on Project Management is designed to train high level inter-disciplinary and application oriented talents to impel the infrastructure construction, real estate development, project management and financing in developing countries. The program aims to - equip students with basic theory and practical knowledge of this major to broaden students minds as well as international perspective. - sharpen student s comprehensive quality and leadership to manage project teams efficiently and solve problems promptly, as well as communicate effectively by way of experiential study, internship and stimulated training, etc.. - introduce students the modern technology, methods and practical sills by case study on successes and failures in China's project management practices, and therefore meet the needs of modern government management. Program Mode / Structure Duration of Studies: The basic duration of studies is two years. Instruction: The language of instruction is English. Classes will be delivered by a mix of lectures, seminars, case studies, tutorials, presentations. Students could also choose some courses delivered in Chinese after their applications are approved. Curriculum of This Program: Required Courses (compulsory, 36 credits in total) Course Name Credits Project Management 3 Project Management and Information System 3 Project Appraisal 3 Project Financing 3 Project Acquirement & Contract Management 3 Project Risk Management 3 Management Practice 3
Managerial Accounting 3 Intermediate Economic Analysis 3 Research Design and Practice 3 Introduction to China 3 Mandarin 3 Optional Courses (optional, 9 credits, 3 credits each, choosing 3 from below) Course Name Credits Project Management Cases & Practice 3 Critical Thinking and Reflective Practice 3 Project Partnering Management 3 Construction Economics 3 Property Development & Finance 3 Information Systems & Electronic Commerce 3 Public Finance and Tax Policy in China 3 Regional Development Strategy in China 3 Note: Not all Optional Courses are delivered every year. The optional course will not be delivered if less than 8 students register. Master Thesis Requirement Students thesis research preparation should be centered on the theories, application and practice of project management. By the end of the first semester, some professors from International Business School will be assigned as students supervisors. Based on their work experience in government or non-government agencies, students should meet their supervisors regularly to decide their topic, then to make investigation, do related experiments or data analysis so that to finish their thesis. The form of thesis, in general, should be topic-oriented research thesis; high-level research report or case study report are also acceptable. The thesis should embody students comprehensive knowledge of management and economic science with its related theories, knowledge, method analysis; as well as their problem-solving ability. Students must defend their thesis after their thesis passing academic plagiarizing inspection. Master Degree Awarding Students are required to successfully complete 45 credits and a master thesis and thesis defense within the required time period. After meeting the above requirements and with the approval of Yunnan University of Finance and Economic Academic Degree Committee, the master degree in Project Management of Yunnan University of Finance and Economic will be awarded. Tuition, accommodation and transportation
Students shall NOT be obliged to pay for ANY tuition fee and accommodation. Plus, students will get allowance for international transportation, monthly living allowance, and settlement at the first arrival in Kunming. Part II Application and Admissions Application Prerequisites All applicants must meet the following entrance requirements: 1. Applicants must be non-chinese citizens with a valid passport, abide by laws, decrees and rules, regulations of People s Republic of China and Yunnan University of Finance and Economics; 2. Applicants must have attained a Bachelor s degree or above, with a higher level of English proficiency and work experience of three years, under the age of 45,with the working background of government officials, administrators of research institutions, middle-level or top -level managers of related working fields; 3. Applicants whose entrance qualification is obtained from an institution where the medium of instruction is NOT English should also fulfill the following minimum English proficiency requirement: a TOEFL score of 70 (internet-based test); or an overall band score of 5.5 in International English Language Testing System (IELTS); If the applicants are native English speakers or whose undergraduate education was in English are NOT required to provide English language proficiency test result. 4. The candidates must be healthy and must not have any disease or situation listed below: a) Diseases prohibited by Chinese Entry-Exit Inspection and Quarantine Laws and Regulations b) Other severe chronic diseases like high blood pressure, cardio-cerebrovascular disease, diabetes, psychological diseases, or other infectious diseases which may harm public health c) In recovery period after major surgery or acute disease attacks d) Severe physically challenged e) Pregnancy 5. Applicants are not allowed to bring spouse or any relatives and friends during the study in China; 6. Only applicants recommended by the Embassy of the People s Republic of China will be considered and admitted, including government officials with/above director title, College teacher with/above department head title, or managers from companies or organizations, etc. How to Apply STEP 1: Fill out the Application Form Please firstly fill out the Application Form of Master Program in Project Management in Yunnan University of Finance and Economics and then print out the completed form and sign your name and the date on it. STEP 2: Send Soft copies of All Application Materials to Yunnan University of Finance and Economics Applicants are required to send the soft copies of your application materials via email (lilairu@sohu.com) or fax (86-871- 65181860 ). Note: After being accepted, applicants are required to bring the hard copies of all application materials (including all physical examination results) to International Business School, Yunnan University of Finance and Economics. STEP 3: Online Application
After being surely accepted, Applicants are required to visit online application system of Chinese Scholarship Council at http://laihua.csc.edu.cn/. Select the program named Chinese Government Scholarship and finish online application. The agency No. of Yunnan University of Finance and Economics is 10689. Note: Only after finishing this online application, can you finally receive the formal Admission Offer from Yunnan University of Finance and Economics. Application Materials Applicants are required to prepare an application package. Please read the following part carefully to prepare the application materials. If the received application package is not complete, the application will not be accepted. Documents Requirements Original copy Photocopy 1 Application Form Please finish the first step in above application steps and then 1 1 print the complete form out. 2 Graduation certificate & degree diploma 3 Official academic transcripts 1. Graduation certificate and degree diploma must be original 1 1 documents or certified copies either in Chinese or English 2. Applicants expecting to graduate should provide an official letter stating expected graduation date. 1. The transcripts must be original documents or certified 1 1 copies either in Chinese or English. 2. The transcripts should include list of courses taken and standard achieved. 4 Personal statement 1500 words in English. Please make a detailed statement from 1 1 the perspectives of your academic background, work/research experience and achievements, research proposal, future career plans and intensions, etc. 5 CV In English. 1 1 6 Recommendation letters 7 Copies of English language proficiency test results 8 Photocopy of valid passport 9 Recent passport size photos 1. The referees can be professors or government officials from 2 2 central or local government authorities. 2. The recommendation letter must be original documents either in Chinese or English. If the applicants are native English speakers or whose 1 1 undergraduate education was in English are NOT required to provide English language proficiency test result. The passport type must be ordinary. 0 2 Important: All successful candidates should enter in China and register with YUFE with the same identity they used while applying for the maters program at YUFE. One photo should be stuck on the application form. 2 0 Note: The documents provided should be the original documents in English or in Chinese; otherwise, notarized translations in English or in Chinese are required. All the application materials will not be returned whether the applicant is accepted or not. Application Deadline
All the application materials must be received before June 10th, 2016. Any late applications will not be considered.(excluding special case) The Admission Offer will be sent out in early Sep.,2016. Admission The eligibility of all the applicants will be assessed according to the requirements by the International Business School, Yunnan University of Finance and Economics. Registration Period Early September, 2016, unless otherwise informed. Eligible students are required to register on the date recommended by the School. Contact Information Website: www.yufe.edu.cn E-mail: lilairu@sohu.com Telephone: (86-871) 65137264 Fax: (86-871) 65181860 Address: Room113, Teachers Building, International Business School International Business School, Yunnan University of Finance and Economic
云 南 财 经 大 学 项 目 管 理 硕 士 项 目 研 究 生 申 请 表 Application Form of Master Program in Project Management in Yunnan University of Finance and Economics 请 用 英 文 或 中 文 填 写 此 表 /Please complete the form in English or in Chinese. 请 填 好 此 表 后, 打 印 并 签 上 名 字 和 日 期, 并 发 送 一 份 至 以 下 邮 箱 :lilairu@sohu.com /Please fill the form, then print it out and sign on it, and sent a soft copy to lilairu@sohu.com. 1. 基 本 情 况 /Personal Information 姓 名 Name 护 照 用 名 Passport Name 中 文 姓 名 Chinese Name: 姓 /Family Name: 名 /Given Name: 照 片 Photo 性 别 /Gender: 国 籍 /Nationality: 已 婚 /Married: 未 婚 /Single: 护 照 号 码 /Passport No.: 有 效 期 至 /Valid Until 年 / Yr. 月 / Mon. 日 / Day 出 生 日 期 年 月 日 Date of Birth: Yr. Mon. Day 出 生 地 国 家 城 市 Place of Birth: Country City 宗 教 信 仰 /Religion: 母 语 /Native Language: 目 前 工 作 情 况 / Current Employment 所 在 机 构 / Employer: 职 业 /Occupation: 地 点 /Location: 职 务 /Position: 电 话 /Tel: 传 真 /Fax: 电 子 邮 箱 /E-mail: 永 久 通 信 住 址 /Permanent Address: 2. 教 育 背 景 /Educational Background(from tertiary education) 2.1 Highest Diploma Name of School Major/Subject Years Attended(from/to) School Location Degree Obtained Teaching Language 2.2 Other Diploma, if applicable Name of School School Location
Major/Subject Degree Obtained Years Attended(from/to) Teaching Language 2.3 Other Diploma, if applicable Name of School School Location Major/Subject Degree Obtained Years Attended(from/to) Teaching Language 3. 工 作 经 历 /Employment Record 所 在 机 构 Employer 起 止 日 期 Time (from/to) 从 事 工 作 Work Engaged 职 务 Position Held 4. 语 言 能 力 /Language Proficiency 4.1 英 语 /English: 很 好 /Excellent 好 /Good 较 好 /Fair 差 /Poor 不 会 /None 4.2 我 的 英 语 水 平 可 以 用 英 语 学 习 /I can be taught in English: 是 /Yes 否 /No 4.3 可 提 供 的 证 明 英 文 水 平 的 材 料 :Documents which can show your English level: 5. 亲 属 情 况 /Family Members 配 偶 Spouse 父 亲 Father 母 亲 Mother 姓 名 /Name 年 龄 /Age 职 业 / Occupation 联 系 电 话 /Tel 电 子 邮 箱 /E-mail
6. 曾 发 表 的 作 品 和 论 文 /Publications and Thesis * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * 申 请 人 在 递 送 本 申 请 表 的 同 时, 请 提 交 以 下 材 料 / Please submit the following documents with the application form: (1) 照 片 : 三 张 本 人 近 期 护 照 照 片, 其 中 一 张 粘 贴 于 申 请 表 /Three recent photos of passport size. One photo should be stuck on the application form. (2) 最 后 学 历 证 明 ( 经 公 证 的 复 印 件 )/A formal degree certificate of your highest education (notarized photocopy) (3) 学 习 成 绩 单 ( 原 件 或 经 公 证 的 复 印 件 )/ Academic transcript of your highest education (original or notarized photocopy) (4) 个 人 陈 述 ( 英 文 )/ Personal statement (in English. Please make a detailed statement from the perspectives of your academic background, work/research experience and achievements, research proposal, future career plans and intensions, etc.) (5) 个 人 简 历 ( 英 文 )/ CV (in English) (6) 两 封 推 荐 信 ( 英 文 或 中 文 原 件 )/Two letters of recommendation(original in English or in Chinese) (7) 护 照 复 印 件 /One photocopy of your passport (8) 英 语 水 平 考 试 成 绩 单 复 印 件 ( 母 语 官 方 语 言 和 大 学 授 课 语 言 皆 非 英 语 的 申 请 人 需 提 供 英 语 水 平 证
明 材 料, 包 括 托 福 或 雅 思 考 试 成 绩 ;GRE 考 试 成 绩 亦 可 )/ Photocopies of English language proficiency test results(for applicants whose native language, official language and instruction media of tertiary education are not English, evidence of English proficiency must be demonstrated by a minimum TOEFL or IELTS test score; a GRE score is desirable but not required.) 注 : 上 述 申 请 材 料 需 提 交 英 文 或 中 文 原 件, 或 经 公 证 的 英 文 或 中 文 译 文 The documents provided should be the original documents in English or in Chinese; otherwise notarized translations in English or in Chinese are required. 无 论 申 请 人 是 否 被 录 取, 上 述 申 请 材 料 恕 不 退 还 All the application materials will not be returned whether the applicant is accepted or not. 申 请 人 须 经 中 国 驻 其 所 在 国 使 馆 推 荐 Only applicants recommended by the Embassy of the People s Republic of China will be considered and admitted. 申 请 人 保 证 /I hereby affirm that(1) 上 述 各 项 中 所 提 供 的 情 况 和 材 料 是 真 实 无 误 的 ;/All the information and materials I provided above are true and correct; (2) 在 校 学 习 期 间 遵 守 中 国 的 法 律 法 规 和 学 校 的 规 章 制 度, 不 从 事 任 何 危 害 中 国 社 会 秩 序 的 与 本 人 来 华 学 习 身 份 不 符 合 的 活 动 / I shall abide by Chinese laws, decrees and rules, regulations of university, and will not participate in any activity in China which is deemed to be adverse to the social order of China and are inappropriate to the capacity as a student. 申 请 人 签 字 /Signature: 日 期 /Date: ( 无 申 请 人 签 名, 申 请 无 效 / The application is invalid without the applicant s signature.)