SCHOOL OFPUBLIC ANDINTERNATIONALAFFAIRS

Admission Brochure

ADA UNIVERSITY

CONTENTS:

About ADA University and School of Public and International Affairs 2Undergraduate Programs 4Graduate Programs 6Life on Campus 10Career Services 11Financial Aid 13How to Apply and Deadlines 16School of Public and International Affairs Faculty 17

ABOUT ADA UNIVERSITY

ADA University is a world-class education institution dedicated to preparing innovative global leaders and to promoting useful collaborative research on diplomacy, public and international affairs, business, humanities and sciences, information technologies and systems engineering.

ADA University was established as Azerbaijan Diplomatic Academy in 2006. In January 2014 we transformed into ADA University with four schools: the School of Public and International Affairs, School of Business, School of IT and Engineering, and School of Education.

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SCHOOL OF PUBLIC AND INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS (SPIA)

The School of Public and International Affairs (SPIA) aims to produce well-rounded responsible citizens who are committed to making substantive changes to better the world and the global community as a whole. In order to be successful, these citizens strive to be respectful of their history and culture, as well as that of others. We are committed to preparing (the – deleted) innovative leaders of the future.

SPIA offers graduate and undergraduate degree programs in International and Public Affairs.

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UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAMS

All Undergraduate programs at the School of Public and International Affairs are four-year programs with an additional year of Intensive English Language preparation (if needed).

Our BA programs:Ÿ Bachelor of Arts in International Studies

(BAIS)Ÿ Bachelor of Arts in Public Affairs (BAPA)

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BACHELOR OF ARTS IN INTERNATIONAL STUDIES (BAIS)

BAIS is a four-year multi-disciplinary program that provides students with diverse skills and knowledge needed to meet the changes occurring in societies, governments and businesses. The curriculum of the program is designed in a way that students will learn to appreciate and understand world cultures, focus on themes of global significance, and master the varied disciplinary approaches employed to study international issues.

BACHELOR OF ARTS IN PUBLIC AFFAIRS (BAPA)

The BAPA degree prepares students for management careers in the public, nonprofit, and private sectors. This is a multidisciplinary program with a focus on policy formulation and its application, management, policy analysis, environmental management, and managing nonprofit sector as well as local government.

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GRADUATE PROGRAMS

MASTER OF ARTS IN DIPLOMACY AND INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS (MADIA)

MADIA is a two-year master's degree in International Affairs and explores political, social, and economic issues across several disciplines. The curriculum of MADIA has been designed to prepare professionals in international affairs and diplomacy and to understand the complexity of global affairs.

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Core courses:Ÿ Theories of International RelationsŸ Public International LawŸ MicroeconomicsŸ Advanced Research MethodsŸ Advanced Academic Writing IŸ Advanced Academic Writing IIŸ Comparative PoliticsŸ MacroeconomicsŸ Statistics for Decision MakingŸ Data ManagementŸ Professional DevelopmentŸ Diplomacy and Foreign Policy

Ÿ International Political EconomyŸ Seminar in International SecurityŸ Caspian Basin StudiesŸ Conflict Resolution

Elective courses:Ÿ Seminar in EU PoliticsŸ Soviet and Post-Soviet AffairsŸ EU LawŸ American GovernmentŸ Directed ReadingsŸ Master's ThesisŸ Courses offered by Master of Public Policy program

MASTER OF PUBLIC POLICY (MPP)

MPP is an interdisciplinary, professional program preparing the students for positions in state and local governments, NGOs and even the business sector. The program explores public, social and economic issues across several disciplines and broadens students' comprehension of the economic, environmental, political, and social contexts in which the public servants work.

Core courses:Ÿ Public AdministrationŸ Constitutional Law Ÿ MicroeconomicsŸ Advanced Research MethodsŸ Advanced Academic Writing IŸ Advanced Academic Writing IIŸ Comparative PoliticsŸ MacroeconomicsŸ Statistics for Decision MakingŸ Data ManagementŸ Professional DevelopmentŸ GovernanceŸ Public Finance and Budgeting

Ÿ Policy Analysis and Program EvaluationŸ Caspian Basin StudiesŸ Organizational Behavior

Elective courses:Ÿ Human Resources ManagementŸ Local Government AdministrationŸ Development EconomicsŸ Directed ReadingsŸ Master's ThesisŸ Courses offered by Master of Arts in Diplomacy and

International Affairs

MADIA CURRICULUM

MPP CURRICULUM

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Program Name MADIA MPP

Academic Focus Policy analysis, Public Finance and Budgeting, Public Management

Skill-based and Competence oriented degree

International Politics, International Economics, Diplomacy, International Law

Research oriented degree

Top Employment Areas Ÿ Advocacy organizationsŸ Consulting agenciesŸ Education/AcademiaŸ Media outlets and JournalismŸ Public interest groupsŸ Public relationsŸ Public service/GovernmentŸ Think tanks and research institutes

Ÿ Development (Non-profit / Research centers)

Ÿ Education/ AcademiaŸ Foreign ServiceŸ GovernmentŸ Humanitarian and ReliefŸ International BusinessŸ JournalismŸ Management ConsultancyŸ Multilateral (International

Organizations)

Duration Two years Two years

Format Full-time, daytime Full-time, daytime

Language of instruction English English

Credits 120 120

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CAPSTONE COURSE

At the end of the two-year graduate degree program students could take the capstone course that integrates their knowledge into a problem-solving context. The course gives students an opportunity to apply everything learned from the course work, internships, summer programs and past job experience toward completing a comprehensive report on an assigned topic.

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LIFE ON CAMPUS

Our campus is an academic village where students learn together. The campus consists of five buildings: the Library, the Student Center, the School of Public and International Affairs, the School of Business and the Welcome Center. The Great Lawn connects these buildings and leads to outside classrooms, lounges designed as amphitheaters, gardens and a park.

At ADA University, students not only have access to an extraordinary education, but they are given the opportunity to participate in a wide variety of extra-curricular programs, athletics, clubs and organizations, as well as vibrant arts and culture.

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CAREER MANAGEMENT CENTER (CMC)

Career Management Center (CMC) offers a wide range of career education services, programs and events designed to support students in the exploration of their personalities and career directions, while allowing them to make connections with potential employers and build the skills needed to achieve their professional goals.

Productive relationships with major local and international corporations, non-governmental and international organizations, Azerbaijani embassies abroad and foreign missions in Baku allow CMC to assure that each ADA University graduate student has an opportunity to complete an internship during the summer break.

CMC success is demonstrated by the fact that most students have job offers by graduation. This year, CMC recorded 91% employment rate within three months of graduation.

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EMPLOYMENT STATISTICS

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FINANCIAL AID

SCHOLARSHIPS AWARDED FOR THE FIRST SEMESTER

UNDERGRADUATE SCHOLARSHIPS

Eligibility requirement 640-689 TQDK score or SAT equivalent690-700 TQDK score or SAT equivalent

Percentage of tuition waiver 100% 100%

Duration Two semesters One semester

GRADUATE SCHOLARSHIPS

For graduate students, each program sets aside a certain percentage of the tuition revenues to award the incoming class with merit-based scholarships.

Named after Samad Vurgun, this scholarship is distributed among the admitted students by the Financial Aid Committee according to the interview results and test scores.

Eligible students receive a tuition waiver for the first semester of study at ADA University. No single waiver exceeds 50 percent of the tuition fee for one semester.

SCHOLARSHIPS FOR RETURNING STUDENTS

Eligibility requirement Semester GPA between 3.50 and 3.79Semester GPA 3.80 or higher

Percentage of tuition waiver 100% 20%

Duration One semester One semester

Other terms NoneTo be one top 10% of the class (excludingrecipients of other scholarships)

Scholarship Name Khurshid-Banu Natavan ScholarshipHasan Bay Zardabi Scholarship

Eligibility requirement Ahmad Bay Agaoglu ScholarshipMirza Fatali Akhundov Scholarship

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INTERNATIONAL FELLOWSHIP NAMED AFTER ALIMARDAN BAY TOPCHUBASHOV

ADA University has launched an International Fellowship program meant to prepare global leaders who have a strong commitment to serve a public cause.

International Fellowship Requirements:

Ÿ Applicants should first be admitted into ADA University. Only admitted and enrolled students in good academic standing are eligible for the Fellowship.

Ÿ Applicants must have previous work experience in public sector and/or commitment to serve in public sector.Ÿ Undergraduate fellows must obtain a minimum annual GPA level of 2.5 for the continuation of the fellowship. Ÿ Graduate fellows must obtain a minimum semester GPA level of 3.0 for the continuation of the fellowship. Ÿ Recipients are expected to actively engage in University community.

ADA University offers this fellowship to international students applying for graduate and undergraduate programs. International Fellowship covers the tuition fee, housing, and books. Fellowship recipients are expected to cover all other expenses.

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AWARDS

HAJI ZEYNALABDIN TAGHIYEV AWARD

The purpose of the Haji Zeynalabdin Taghiyev (HZT) award is to transform the university into a community where a sense of citizenship and social responsibility is upheld and endorsed. This prestigious award promotes such values as civic engagement, social responsibility, teamwork and caring for others.

The HZT Award is offered in the amount of 5,000 AZN divided among the three groups of students whose projects have been selected as finalists.

First Place: 2500 AZN I Second Place: 1500 AZN I Third Place: 1000 AZN

EDUCATION LOAN

All Azerbaijani students are eligible for education loans given on favorable terms. The annual interest rate is 5% and the repayment period is 10 years.

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HOW TO APPLY

UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAMS

Citizens of Azerbaijan interested in undergraduate programs are required to apply through the State Students Admission Commission (SSAC/TQDK) by using their SSAC/TQDK or SAT I exam scores.

International candidates must submit the following documents in order to be considered for admission:

Online Application Form:Ÿ Statement of PurposeŸ CV (Resume)Ÿ Application Fee

Supporting Documents:Ÿ dCopy of the certificate or diploma from previously attended schools (translated into English and notary-certified)Ÿ Official academic transcripts from all previously attended schools (translated into English and notary-certified)Ÿ Recent photo taken within the last six monthsŸ Copy of Identification Card or Passport

Test Scores:Ÿ TOEFL (75) or IELTS (6.0) scores (if applicable)

Short listed candidates are interviewed as the last step of the admission process.

GRADUATE PROGRAMS

All interested candidates must submit the following documents in order to be considered for admission:

ADA Online Application FormSupporting Documents

Ÿ CV with a photo, maximum 2 pagesŸ Bachelor diploma (translated into English, notary certified)Ÿ Academic transcripts for Bachelor degree (translated into English, notary certified)Ÿ National ID card (for Azerbaijani citizens) or passport

Official Test ScoresŸ Internet Based TOEFL (minimum 83 in IBT) or General Training IELTS (minimum 6.5)Ÿ SSAC/TQDK Master Exams (only first round, only for Azerbaijanis)

Shortlisted candidates are invited for an interview as the last step of the application process.

DEADLINES

Application Starts: October 1, 2014Application Deadline: April 1, 2015Review, interview, and notification deadline: May 25, 2015

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SPIA FACULTY

Dr. Elnur SoltanovAssistant Professor of Political Science | Dean, School of Public and International AffairsChair, Caspian Center for Energy and Environment

B.Ss., M.Ss., Middle East Technical University; Ph.D., Texas Tech University

Dr. Kavus AbushovAssistant Professor of Political Science

B.A., Baku State University; M.A., Catholic University of Eichstaett-IngolstadtPh.D., University of Muenster

Dr. Farid AhmadovAssistant Professor of Law

B.A., M.A., Baku State University; LL.M., University of Essex;Ph.D., Institute of Law and Philosophy of the National Academy of Science of Azerbaijan; Ph.D., University of Oxford

Dr. Fuad AliyevAdjunct Faculty

MA, Central European University, Budapest, Hungary;MA, The Academy of Public Administration under the President of the Republic of Azerbaijan;Ph.D., Azerbaijan State Economic University

Ambassador Araz AzimovDeputy Minister of Foreign AffairsAdjunct Faculty

Dr. Azer BabayevResearch Fellow

MA, Catholic University of Eichstätt-Ingolstadt; Ph.D., University of Mannheim

Dr. Vener GarayevAssistant Professor of Public Affairs

B.A., Boğaziçi University; M.A., Ph.D., University of Central Florida

Dr. Sherman GarnettVisiting Faculty

MA, Yale University, US;Ph.D. University of Michigan, US

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Dr. Emin HuseynovAdjunct Faculty

MS, Florida State University, US; MPA, Harvard Kennedy School, USPh.D., Baku State University

Dr. Rashad IbadovAssistant Professor of Law

LL.B., Khazar University; LL.M., Lund University;LL.D., European University Institute in Florence

Dr. Rovshan IbrahimovAdjunct Faculty

MA, Ankara University, Turkey; MA, Indiana University, Bloomington, US;Ph.D., Ankara University, Turkey; Institute of Social Sciences

Ms. Lala JumayevaInstructor

B.A., Baku State University; M.A., University of Nottingham;Ph.D. Candidate, University of Birmingham

Dr. Farhad Mukhtarov Assistant Professor of Environmental Sciences and Policy

M.Ss., University of Manchester;Ph.D., Central European University;

Dr. Azer MursagulovAdjunct Faculty

Ph.D., University of Georgia, US.

Dr. Jeremy TaschVisiting Faculty

MS, University of Pennsylvania, US;Ph.D. Clark University, US; Temple University, US

Dr. Weiwei TaschVisiting Faculty

MBA Study University of Alaska, US; MA, George Mason University, US;Ph.D. Candidate in Economics, George Mason University, US

Dr. Anar ValiyevAssistant Professor of Urban Studies and Public Policy | Associate Provost

B.A., M.A., Baku State University; M.A., Indiana University, Bloomington;Ph.D., University of Louisville, KY

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