Contents 1. Missions & Commitment 2. Why KDI School? 3. Academic Programs 4. Admissions Overview
1. Missions & History Missions Fostering Future Leader Foster world-class public policy and economic development experts with global perspective Knowledge Sharing Contribute towards balanced economic development across the globe by sharing Korea s development experience and know-hows
1. Missions & History History 1997.12 KDI School Founded with an Authorization from the Ministry of Education and Human Resource Development 1999.12 Designated as APEC s Education Hub in Asia 2001. 01 Designated as GDLN Asian Hub by the World Bank 2001. 02 Ph.D. Program launched 2012. 01 Master Program restructured into MDP and MPP Ph.D. in Development Policy established
Contents 1. Missions & Commitment 2. Why KDI School? 3. Academic Programs 4. Admissions Overview
WHY KDI School? Vibrant Education Program Top-notch Faculty Extensive Scholarship Outstanding Education Service Broad Global partnership Diverse Student Body Globe-spanning Alumni Network Customized Career Development Program Flexible Program schedule
2. Why KDI School? Vibrant Education Program Dynamic and vibrant education program delving into the Experiences and the assets of Asia s top think-tank, Korea Development Institute Education based on experiences of systematic research on global development and consultation to developing nations Think-Tank Ranking (2013 Global Go To Think Tank Rankings, Univ. of Pennsylvania)
2. Why KDI School? Top-Notch Faculty Faculty consisting of PhDs from top-tier universities in the world Out of 38 full-times professors, 16 have work experience at policy- related institution such as Korea Development Institute, Bank of Korea, etc New policy design and implementation can directly update the school curriculum
2. Why KDI School? Broad Global Partnership (40 Institutions in 17countires) Global Masters Program Dual Master s Degrees (1 year at the KDI School, 1 year at a partner school) Partner schools : Cornell, Duke, Michigan State, Syracuse, Chicago, etc Exchange Program Provides opportunities to study at other prestigious schools around the world Program is usually for one semester, but it can last up to one year
2. Why KDI School? Broad Global Partnership (40 Institutions in 17countires) CAMPUS Asia Multilateral government-sponsored education cooperation Initiative among Korea, China, and Japan Tsinghua Univ.(China), GRIPS(Japan) Dual Degree, Credit transfer, Financial Support GLiMPSE Korea-EU ICI ECP Bilateral government-sponsored education cooperation Initiative between Korea and EU ESSEC Business School(France), KU Leuven(Belgium) Seoul National Univ.(Korea) Dual Degree, Credit transfer, Financial Support
2. Why KDI School? Extensive Scholarship Korean Students KDI School Scholarship of Academic Excellence Distinguished Academic Performance Award Campus Service Grant (Course Assistant, Administrative Assistant) Academic Assistantship Domestic/International Travel Grant
2. Why KDI School? Outstanding Education Service Diverse e-learning opportunities Korean center of the World Bank GDLN Fostering professionals in the field of ODA Priority to participate in Young KSPIAN organized by the MOSF and the KDI APEC Education Hub (since 1999) OECD and KSP Seminars Co-Education Program with Korean Central Officials Training Institute
2. Why KDI School? Outstanding Education Service Song & Dance Festival Happy Hour Sports Day / Hiking International Food Festival Monthly cultural events Happy Hour Home Visiting Program / Buddy Program Korea & International Field Special care of Academic Advisor Counseling service Career Development Service Food Festival Sports Day
2. Why KDI School? Diverse Student Body (333 Students from 65countires) Etc(27) Government (55) 17% 8% Public Co.(14) 8% 10% Private Co.(17) 11% Public Co.(38) 53% International(178) 70% 12% Government (125) Etc(22) Private Co.(35) 11% [ 2013 ]
2. Why KDI School? Diverse Student Body (2013) 2013 Students Age Major (Korean Students) 18.9% 11.6% 14.7% 29.3% 20~25 26~30 31~35 36~40 48.1% 31.9% Economics & Business Science & Engineering 40 ~ Humanities 25.5% 20.0%
2. Why KDI School? Globe Spanning Alumni Network Over 2,000 Korean alumni working in a variety of fields including the government, public organizations, finance, media, private corporations, NGOs, and international organizations Europe 10% Asia 62% Americas 10% Africa 17% Over 1,100 international alumni from 107 countries serving as global leaders all over the world Oceania 1%
2. Why KDI School? Customized Career Development Program Network with international organizations (UNDP, UNESCAP, etc) Career Special Lectures aimed at providing information on career opportunities (2013 : UN, The Export-Import Bank, IBK, KOTRA, etc) 1 on 1 Mentoring According to students resumes and interests, help them find a right mentor who will provide advice for their career
2. Why KDI School? Customized Career Development Program Professional paths for our graduates Category Percent Examples Government Public Org. 15% Bank of Korea, Korea Trade-Investment Promotion Agency(KOTRA), Financial Supervisory Service, Korea Exchange, Korea Eximbank, etc Financial Corp. 10% Bank of America, Standard Chartered Bank Korea, Mirae Asset Financial Group, Boston Consulting Group, HSBC, etc Private Corp. 30% POSCO, Samsung Electronics, Ernst & Young Global, KIM&CHANG, IBM, etc Media 6% MBC, KBS, SBS, Joongang Il-bo, Dong-A Il-bo, etc Research Institutions 16% KDI, Korea Institute for International Economic Policy, Samsung Economic Research Institute, POSCO Research Institute, etc NGO / IGO 6% UN, UNDP, UNEP, UNESCO, World Bank, Africa Development Bank(AFDB), Korean Federation for Environmental Movement(KFEM), UNICEF, Good Neighbors, etc Further Education (Ph.D.) 8% Harvard Univ., Cornell Univ., Syracuse Univ. KDI School, etc
Contents 1. Missions & Commitment 2. Why KDI School? 3. Academic Programs 4. Admissions Overview
3. Academic Programs Master Programs MPP (Master of Public Policy) Faculty with extensive policy experience Curriculum focused on real-world relevance MDP (Master of Development Policy) KDI s experience on development policy Focused on application to individual countries Ph.D. Programs Ph.D. in Public Policy Ph.D. in Development Policy Interdisciplinary approach to produce policy and development experts
3. Academic Programs Concentrations Finance and Macroeconomic Policy Trade and Industry Policy Public Finance and Social Policy Regional Development and Environment Entrepreneurship and Private Sector Development International Relations and Political Economy Public Management and Leadership Development Track (MDP Core)
3. Academic Programs Flexible Program Schedule Fall Spring Semester Semester Summer Fall Semester Semester Sep. ~ Dec. Feb ~ Apr. May. ~ Aug. Sep. ~ Dec.
3. Academic Programs Graduation Requirement Core courses 6~9 credits 6 credits for MPP 9 credits for MDP 45 credits Concentration courses Language courses 21~27 credits At least 9 credits in a concentration 6~9 credits 6 credits for English 3 credits for Korean (int l only) Research Projects 6 credits Thesis Capstone Advanced Research Project Experiential Learning Project (GMP only)
Contents 1. Missions & Commitment 2. Why KDI School? 3. Academic Programs 4. Admissions Overview
4. Academic Overview Admissions.kdischool.ac.kr Application Schedule Application Deadline : May 23, 2014 Document Review : 1st Week of June, 2014 Interview in English : 3rd Week of June, 2014 Final Announcement : Early July, 2014 Required Documents 1. Online Application admissions. kdischool.ac.kr 2. Statement of Purpose 3. Academic Transcript for Bachelor s Degree 4. Certified Copy of Bachelor s Degree Diploma 5. Two Recommendation Letters 6. English Proficiency Test Scores 7. Employment Verification 8. Two Passport-sized Photos 9. Copy of Passport
4. Academic Overview New campus at Sejong (The Spring 2015 semester begins at the new campus in Saejong City) Sejong : Multifunctional Administrative City A world class education in the field of development and public policy Advantage of its geographical location of which is close to the central government agencies and national research institutes Optimum educational environment : up-to-date research educational facilities, dormitory.
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