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1 / 23 BNU Ph.d of Comparative Education in English Program Name: Educational leadership and policy The Institute of International and Comparative Education, Beijing Normal University in collaboration with the Institute of International Education, Stockholm University BNU Ph.d of Comparative Education in English Program Name: Educational leadership and policy The Institute of International and Comparative Education, Beijing Normal University in collaboration with the Institute of International Education, Stockholm University INTRODUCTION The International PhD Program in Educational Leadership and Policy (Comparative Education) for International Students is a unique program offered by the Institute of International and Comparative Education at Beijing Normal University with support from the Institute of International Education at Stockholm University. This program, with generous financial support from the Chinese Government, is designed to train talented individuals who can contribute to globalization and internationalization in the fields of educational management, leadership and policy worldwide, and enhance educational and cultural exchange between China and other countries. The program at BNU is focused on a series of contemporary issues of educational management, leadership and policy that are relevant to all countries, especially developing nations, as well as international organization. Based on the rich international resources of the Institute of International and Comparative Education at Beijing Normal University and the Institute of International Education at Stockholm University, it has a strong team of professors and faculty members, and aims to become a high quality and world-class international program. We sincerely welcome students from countries across the world to apply for this international program, co-creating multiple and proactive cultural atmosphere, and contributing our modest means to promote development of educational management, leadership, and policy worldwide. THE AIM OF THE PROGRAM The PhD Program in Educational Leadership and Policy (Comparative Education) for International Students aims to train talented individuals from all over the world so that they will develop a deep understanding of educational theories and acquire a wide knowledge of fundamental policy trends in educational reform and development worldwide. The program aims to meet the demands of the international labor market by training individuals who have independent educational research capabilities, highly developed international communication and educational management and leadership skills, and will go on to work in international organizations, governmental authorities, NGOs, research institutions, higher education institutions, and related areas.

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    BNU Ph.d of Comparative Education in English

    Program Name: Educational leadership and policy

    The Institute of International and Comparative Education, Beijing Normal University

    in collaboration with the Institute of International Education, Stockholm University

    BNU Ph.d of Comparative Education in English

    Program Name: Educational leadership and policy

    The Institute of International and Comparative Education, Beijing Normal University

    in collaboration with the Institute of International Education, Stockholm University

    INTRODUCTION

    The International PhD Program in Educational Leadership and Policy (Comparative

    Education) for International Students is a unique program offered by the Institute of

    International and Comparative Education at Beijing Normal University with support

    from the Institute of International Education at Stockholm University. This program,

    with generous financial support from the Chinese Government, is designed to train

    talented individuals who can contribute to globalization and internationalization in the

    fields of educational management, leadership and policy worldwide, and enhance

    educational and cultural exchange between China and other countries.

    The program at BNU is focused on a series of contemporary issues of educational

    management, leadership and policy that are relevant to all countries, especially

    developing nations, as well as international organization. Based on the rich

    international resources of the Institute of International and Comparative Education at

    Beijing Normal University and the Institute of International Education at Stockholm

    University, it has a strong team of professors and faculty members, and aims to

    become a high quality and world-class international program.

    We sincerely welcome students from countries across the world to apply for this

    international program, co-creating multiple and proactive cultural atmosphere, and

    contributing our modest means to promote development of educational management,

    leadership, and policy worldwide.

    THE AIM OF THE PROGRAM

    The PhD Program in Educational Leadership and Policy (Comparative Education) for

    International Students aims to train talented individuals from all over the world so that

    they will develop a deep understanding of educational theories and acquire a wide

    knowledge of fundamental policy trends in educational reform and development

    worldwide. The program aims to meet the demands of the international labor market

    by training individuals who have independent educational research capabilities, highly

    developed international communication and educational management and leadership

    skills, and will go on to work in international organizations, governmental authorities,

    NGOs, research institutions, higher education institutions, and related areas.

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    The objectives of the PhD Program in Educational Leadership and Policy

    (Comparative Education) for International Students include:

    Educational Knowledge: comprehensive and deep understanding of major trends in

    educational theories and the thoughts of contemporary world, and main features and

    trends in educational leadership and policy in various nations and regions, and

    possession of in-depth knowledge in the field of comparative education.

    Educational Abilities: to possess international knowledge, to conduct comparative

    analysis of educational policies in countries across the world and the international

    organizations through scientific approaches, to possess professional capabilities in

    participating in the formulation of national and international education policy, and to

    exhibit leadership in international activities on academic exchanges and dialogues.

    Educational Attitudes: developing an approach to analyzing international experience

    consciously and critically, maintaining an open mind to rich and diverse educational

    practices worldwide and respecting the unique characteristics of educational practices

    in various countries and regions.

    DURATION, PROGRAM CURRICULUM AND REQUIREMENTS

    Duration

    The PhD Program in Educational Leadership and Policy(Comparative Education) for

    International Students is a 3-year program, and students should complete their courses

    within 3 years. Graduation cannot be postponed or deferred and scholarships cannot

    be extended or increased. Suspension of study (and of the scholarship) will be offered

    according to relevant regulations only if a candidate has exceptional circumstances

    which prevent continuation of study, such as health problems. The suspension shall

    not be longer than 1 year.

    Program Curriculum

    No. Curriculum Type Credits

    1 Education Systems, Policy and Management in China

    Core

    Course

    2

    2 Theories and Methodology of Comparative

    Education 3

    3 Major Issues of Education Reform: International

    Perspective 3

    4 Educational Policy Analysis 3

    5 Chinese Language

    Elective

    Course

    3

    6 Quantitative Research Methods 2

    7 Qualitative Research Methods 2

    8 Educational Management and Leadership 3

    9 Educational Planning: Theory and Practice 3

    10 Education and National Development 2

    Program Requirements

    Credits: At least 11core course credits are required (1 credit equals 18 class hours),

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    including 1 general compulsory course and 3 professional compulsory courses. In

    addition, at least 8 credits from the elective courses are required. If the relevant core

    courses have been studied previously at the master level, these credits can be

    exempted upon application and attainment of written approval. If the relevant elective

    courses have been studied previously at the master level, students are expected to take

    other courses from other programs or departments in order to fulfill the credit

    requirement.

    Mid-Course Examination: PhD degree candidates must first pass the mid-course

    examination by the end of the third semester, and may then proceed to the PhD

    dissertation-writing period. Candidates should complete the courses and credits

    required and submit a dissertation proposal to be examined and approved by their

    supervisors. An examining group is responsible for the examination of the dissertation

    proposals. Those who fail to pass the examination will have the opportunity to apply

    for a second-round examination if they have the support of the examining group and

    their supervisors. If the proposal fails to pass the second-round examination, the

    candidate will not be permitted to continue the program.

    PhD Dissertation: The candidate should select a theme for dissertation study under

    the direction of his/her supervisor. We encourage candidates to pursue topics relevant

    to their own professional backgrounds and interests. A final version of the PhD

    dissertation should be submitted for assessment and dissertation defense in March of

    the sixth semester. The final PhD dissertation should be written in English and the

    length of the dissertation should be 160-200 pages (Times New Roman 12 point font

    and 1.5 line spacing). A final dissertation defense is required.

    Degree Award: Candidates who complete their studies within the set time period by

    completing the required learning and research tasks, passing the required

    examinations and the dissertation (including defense) shall be allowed to graduate.

    The Universitys Degree Evaluation Committee will finally decide whether to bestow

    degrees upon the students.

    PROSPECTIVE STUDENTS AND APPLICATIONS

    Candidates undertaking the International PhD Program in Educational Leadership and

    Policy (Comparative Education) should meet the following entry requirements:

    A recognized Masters degree or equivalent degree.

    Since the program is offered in English, a good mastery of English is required for

    program admission. Foreign students with English as a second language are

    suggested to verify their English proficiency with relative certificates.

    In good health with a health certificate issued by the local public hospitals;

    without diseases with which entry to China is disallowed by Chinas laws and

    regulations; without severe chronic diseases such as serious high blood pressure,

    cardiovascular/cerebrovascular diseases and diabetes; without metal diseases or

    epidemic diseases that are likely to cause a serious threat to public health; not in

    the process of recovering after a major operation or in the process of acute

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    diseases; not seriously disabled or pregnant.

    Work experience in the educational field is preferable.

    Application Documents

    All students should apply online first and then submit the following application

    documents by mail. For detailed application procedure and documents, please visit:

    http://www.bnulxsh.com/english/index.htm

    Application Form

    Application Fee: RMB 600 or 100 US dollars (non-refundable)

    Curriculum Vitae (CV)

    Personal Statement (1000 words or less)

    Research Proposal

    Two personal recommendation letters from university, college or research

    institute academic staff (e.g. professor, associate professor, etc.)

    Admission Approval Form

    An original or notarized copy of academic transcripts and degree certificates

    (undergraduate and postgraduate)

    Notarized proof of English proficiency for students with English as a second

    language

    Two 2-inch photos taken within the last 6 months (no hats, glasses or other

    obstructions to a full head shot allowed)

    A copy of the photo page of a valid personal passport

    Any published academic papers, patents or other academic achievements

    (originals or copies)

    The documents above should all be provided in English and mailed to the address

    below before JUNE 15 each year:

    Office of International Students & Scholars Affairs

    Beijing Normal University

    19 Xinjiekouwai StreetBeijing, 100875, China

    Review Process

    All applications will first go through the screening process at the Office of

    International Students & Scholars Affairs, and will be further assessed by the Institute

    of International and Comparative Education. Each member of the Institutes

    Committee of International Degree Programs will review and rank all the applications.

    The final decision is based on the rankings by all committee members.

    Notification Date

    As we review applications on a rolling basis, we will notify applicants of our decision

    as soon as the review process is complete. Thus, although applications are accepted

    until June 15 each year, we encourage prospective students to submit their

    applications as early as possible. Candidates will be notified whether they have been

    admitted or not within 45 days after the arrival of their materials; please check the

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    status of your account at the International Student Online Application System, BNU.

    (http://www.bnulxsh.com/graduate/include/login.php)

    TUITION AND FEES

    Tuition: RMB 98,000 for 3 years

    Living expenses in Beijing:

    On-campus lodging: RMB 1,800-2,700 per month

    Health Insurance: RMB 600 per year

    SCHOLARSHIPS

    The PhD Program in Educational Leadership and Policy (Comparative Education) for

    International Students is a priority for the Government of the Peoples Republic of

    China and enjoys strong financial support for international students.

    The program enrolls 6-8 international students per year, and around 3-4 will be

    awarded a full Chinese Government Scholarship based on academic excellence

    covering tuition fees and living expenses for three years. For details on applying for

    the Chinese Government Scholarship, please visit:

    http://www.bnulxsh.com/english/index.htm

    Applicants who are willing to apply for the Chinese Government Scholarship should

    send all their materials to Office of International Students & Scholars Affairs, Beijing

    Normal University before March 1 each year. Please keep an eye on the above

    website.

    Other applicants not receiving the Chinese Government Scholarship still have the

    opportunity to get the Beijing Government Scholarships covering tuition fees for at

    least one year. For details on applying for a Beijing Government Scholarship, please

    visit: http://www.bnulxsh.com

    CONTACT INFORMATION

    For academic affairs, please contact:

    LIU Baocun

    Professor and Director of the Institute of International and Comparative Education Email: [email protected] Tel: +86 (10) 58808309;

    Fax: +86 (10) 58800597

    For administrative affairs, please contact:

    LIU Min

    Assistant Professor, the Institute of International and Comparative Education

    Email: [email protected]

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    Tel: +86 (10) 5880 5294

    Fax: +86 (10) 5880 0597

    For application affairs, please contact:

    Office of International Students &Scholars Affairs

    Email: [email protected], [email protected]

    Tel: +86 (10) 5880 0309

    Fax: +86 (10) 5880 0823

    For more information about the Institute of International and Comparative Education,

    Beijing Normal University, please visit: www.compe.cn

    For more information about the Institute of International Education, Stockholm

    University, please visit: www.interped.su.se

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    BNU Master of Comparative Education in English

    Program Name: Educational Leadership and policy

    The Institute of International and Comparative Education, Beijing Normal University

    in collaboration with the Institute of International Education, Stockholm University

    INTRODUCTION

    The Program is a unique program offered by the Institute of international and

    comparative education at Beijing Normal University with support from the Institute

    of International Education at Stockholm University. This program, with generous

    financial support from the Chinese Government, is designed to enhance educational

    and cultural exchange between China and other countries, and to train talented

    individuals who can contribute to globalization and internationalization in the fields

    of educational management, leadership and policy-making worldwide.

    The Program is modeled on the core-course system designed by the Institute of

    International Education at Stockholm University. This system has a proven track

    record of effectiveness in training of over 30 years, and the program at BNU is

    focused on a series of contemporary educational topics that are relevant to all

    countries, especially developing nations. These include promoting educational

    equality, high quality education, and education for sustainable development and ICT

    education. Based on the rich international resources of Beijing Normal University, it

    has a strong team of professors and faculty members, and aims to become a high

    quality and world-class international program.

    The Program aims to train talented individuals from all over the world so that they

    will develop a deep understanding of educational theories and acquire a wide

    knowledge of fundamental trends in educational reform and development worldwide.

    The program aims to meet the demands of the international labor market by training

    individuals who have highly developed international communication and educational

    management skills, and will go on to work in international organizations,

    governmental authorities, NGOs and related areas.

    ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

    Since the program is offered in English, a good mastery of English is required for

    program admission. Foreign students with English as a second language are

    suggested to verify their English proficiency with relative certificates.

    Work experience in the educational field is preferable but not essential.

    DURATUION & TUITION

    Study Duration: 2 years

    Tuition fee: RMB 68,000 (for 2 years)

    CREDIT & COURSES Credits: At least 34 credits are required, including 9 core courses, and at least 2

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    elective courses. In addition, 1 master thesis is required for 6 credits.

    Courses:

    Semester Curriculum Type credits

    Chinese History and Culture(Education Systems,

    core course 2

    Policy and Management in China)

    Comparative Education core course 3

    I

    Introduction to Educational Research Methods core course 3

    Education and National Development elective course 2

    Chinese Language elective course 2

    Educational Management and Leadership core course 3

    Educational Planning: Theory and Practice core course 3

    Quantitative Research Methods

    II

    or core course 3

    Qualitative Research Methods

    Education and Rural Development elective course 2

    Education Statistics elective course 2

    Educational Reforms: International Perspectives elective course 2

    Educational Policy Analysis core course 3

    III Academic Writing core course 2

    Internship core course 2

    IV Masters Thesis 6

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    CONTACT INFROMATION

    For academic affairs, please contact:

    LIU Baocun

    Professor and Director of the Institute of international and comparative education

    E-mail: [email protected]

    Tel: +86 (10) 58808309

    Fax: +86 (10) 58800597

    For administrative affairs, please contact:

    LIU Min

    Assistant Professor, the Institute of international and comparative education

    E-mail: [email protected]

    Tel: +86 (10) 58805294

    Fax: +86 (10) 58800597

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    BNU Master of Higher Education in English

    Program Name: Higher Education & Student Affairs

    Center for Student Affairs Research, Faculty of Education, Beijing Normal University

    INTRODUCTION

    Our MA graduate program in higher education and student affairs administration

    (HESA) is the first program of its type in China. It is designed for students who are

    planning careers as student affairs administrators and other professionals in higher

    education. Students have up to two years to complete the degree program.

    The mission of our HESA program is to prepare student affairs administrators and

    other professionals in higher education who can work effectively, efficiently, and

    ethically in a variety of higher education environments.

    Our faculty have strong scholarly records and extensive experience in senior and

    midlevel administrative roles. Overall, our faculty resources include expertise in the

    areas of student development, organization and administration, teaching and learning,

    assessment and evaluation, comparative education, economics and finance,

    enrollment management, institutional research, and policy studies.

    By the time our students have successfully completed all coursework and practicum

    requirements, they will be able to:

    Understand the dynamic roles and functions of higher education and student

    affairs in higher education.

    Articulate the mission and philosophy of their institutions and their functional

    areas.

    Work independently and collaboratively with diverse groups of students and

    faculty to promote their success.

    Design, implement, assess, and evaluate development programs within the

    context of higher education.

    Engage in managerial and administrative functions with an ethical and cultural

    awareness.

    Manage and develop resources, including program budgets, staff, information

    technologies, and strategic plans.

    Solve problems that require effective communication, thoughtful decision making,

    coping with ambiguity, and managing conflict.

    Develop a professional identity based on professional values, career goals, group

    dialogues, and personal reflections.

    The HESA program enrolls approximately 12-15 international students per year in the

    program. We believe that the small size and the diverse background of the class

    cohorts are conducive to forging positive and powerful relationships among students

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    and faculty, enriching the educational environment, and expanding horizons through

    international partnerships. Students are also provided with opportunities to do

    practicum in the functional areas at BNU or in other places to gain the professional

    experience that enables them to apply theory to practice.

    DURATION & TUTION

    Study Duration: 2 years

    Tuition FeeRMB 68,000 (for 2 years)

    CREDITS & COURSES

    Credits: A minimum of 34 credits is required to earn a masters degree in the HESA

    program, including at least 9 core courses, 5 electives, and a thesis. In addition,

    candidates should complete at least 20 credits in the first academic year and submit a

    thesis proposal, to be examined and approved by their supervisors in Mid-Course

    Examination. All required credit hours must be completed at BNU within a period of

    two years.

    Courses

    Semester Title Course Credits

    1

    Chinese History and Culture Core 2

    Chinese Higher Education Core 2

    Administration of Higher Education and

    Student Affairs Core 2

    Student Development Theory Core 2

    Teaching and Learning in Higher Education Core 2

    Chinese Language Elective 2

    2

    Qualitative Research Methods or Quantitative

    Research Methods Core 3

    Education Statistics Core 2

    Globalization and Education Elective 2

    Education and National Development Elective 2

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    CONTACT INFORMATION

    For academic or administration affairs, please contact:

    Dr. Fang Fang

    E-mail: [email protected]

    Tel: +86(10) 5880 9506

    The HESA program, please visit the website at http://hesa.bnu.edu.cn or

    http://apps.naspa.org/gradprograms/instsrchres.cfm.

    3

    Financial Management in Higher Education and

    Student Affairs Core 2

    ICT in Higher Education and Student Affairs Elective 2

    How to Write a Masters Thesis Elective 2

    Independent Study or an Elective Elective 2

    4

    Practicum Core 2

    Master's Thesis 6

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    BNU Master of Public Management in English

    Program Name: Contemporary Development of China School of Social Development and Public Policy

    INTRODUCTION In some developing nations, poverty, stagnation, poor governance and similar issues

    have constantly made their development goals unattainable. While the study and

    research of these issues have gained prominence worldwide in the last decades, most

    attention has been given to the means of achieving economic growth while

    overlooking the means to achieve social development. However, many social

    correlates of economic development lack of a social safety net, missing care systems

    for the highly vulnerable, and inadequacies in the development of education and

    public health have plagued many developing economies today and will further delay

    the development of other late developers in the future.

    The Masters Program in Contemporary Development of China aims to locate the

    processes and policy framework of social development firmly within evidence-based

    theory and practice. Conducted by the School of Social Development and Public

    Policy and supported by the International Poverty Reduction Center in China, it seeks

    to contextualize and analyze the processes that have shaped underdevelopment in

    developing countries, specifically in China, and the many responses to them. The

    program offers a grounded and multi-disciplinary approach to issues of social

    development in global, national and local contexts for students interested in pursuing

    a career in government bodies, development agencies, research institutions, and

    non-governmental organizations. At the end of the program, students should have a

    deep understanding of Chinas development processes and their implications, and how

    international thinking and perspectives on development have impacted upon different

    local sites of development. Students should have gained critical skills in analyzing

    development policy and undertaking development research.

    The program adopts an interdisciplinary approach to development studies, combining

    class lectures with field visits and internships. In particular, the program focuses on

    the formation and reform of specific development policies in the fields of social

    welfare, poverty reduction, migration, gender, public health, risk and emergency

    management, sustainable development, etc. The program is taught in English by top

    Chinese and international scholars and practitioners in relevant fields.

    The program is prepared both for well-trained undergraduate students majoring in any

    subjects of social sciences and for those with professional work experience in

    development fields. 20-25 students are admitted every year.

    ENTRY REQUIREMENTS Bachelors Degree in a social science discipline, experience in development-related

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    work preferred.

    TOEFL or IELTS score required for international students whose first language is not

    English: Applicants who have received an original degree from an English-medium

    program in previous institutions can be exempted from test requirements.

    DURATUION & TUITION

    Study Duration: 2 years

    Tuition fee: RMB 98,000 (for 2 years)

    CREDIT & COURSES Credits: 3 credits of course work, and 2 credits for thesis proposal.

    Courses

    Core Courses

    (3 credits each)

    Introduction to Contemporary Development of China

    Development Theories

    Public Policy Analysis

    Research Methodology

    Elective Courses

    (2 credits each)

    Social Policy

    Concentration

    Issues in Public Health in China

    Chinese Social Policy and International

    Comparison

    Migration and Social Transition in China

    Poverty Reduction: Theory and Practice

    Non-Profit

    Development

    Concentration

    Civil Society in China

    NPO Leadership and Management

    Gender and Development

    Strategic CSR and Social Innovation

    Others Chinese Politics

    AIDS Prevention and Health Education

    Practicum: Issues in International

    Development

    (1 credit)

    Development Policy and Practice in

    International Comparison(1 credit)

    Academic Writing(1 credit)

    Internship

    CONTACT INFORMATION

    For academic affairs, please contact:

    Ms. ZHU Lei

    Email: [email protected]

    Tel: +86 (10) 5880 2845

    Fax: +86 (10) 5880 0366

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    BNU Master of World Economy in English

    Program Name: World Economy and China

    Business School

    INTRODUCTION

    World Economy and China is a master program aiming to cultivate high-level

    international and professional talents who have solid knowledge foundation and know

    well of Chinas society, economy and culture, i.e. future business leaders with

    international vision, multicultural communication skills, and modern management

    ability. Graduates should be able to meet the requirements of international labor

    market, with the ability to work in multinational companies, government agencies, or

    international organizations.

    ENTRY REQUIREMENTS Foreign students with English as a second language must be able to verify their

    English proficiency (e.g. having a basic degree from an institution in an

    English-speaking country or a certificate documenting performance on an

    international test: in the case of TOEFL, a minimum score of 550 points /80 points is

    required, and for IETLS, a minimum score of 6.0 is required).

    DURATUION & TUITION

    Study Duration: 2 years

    Tuition fee: RMB 80,000 (for 2 years)

    CREDIT & COURSES Credits: 36 credits of coursework and thesis, which include 16 credits of

    compulsory courses, 8 credits related to the thesis (Guided Research and Graduation

    Thesis), 12 credits of optional courses.

    Courses

    Semester Curriculum Type Credit

    1

    Chinese History and Culture compulsory 2

    Macroeconomics compulsory 3

    Microeconomics compulsory 3

    International Business and China compulsory 3

    Cross-cultural Exchange and

    Management optional 2

    Chinese optional 2

    2

    Topics on China 's Economic

    Development optional 2

    International Finance and China compulsory 3

    Econometrics optional 2

    International Marketing optional 2

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    International Economics optional 2

    3

    Global Economic Issues and Policies compulsory 2

    Methodology in Empirical Research optional 2

    Development Economics optional 2

    4 Guided Research compulsory 2

    Thesis compulsory 6

    * Chinese History and Culture provides opportunities for students to learn better about

    Chinas economy, society, philosophy, history, culture etc. This course is organized jointly across different schools. It is worth a maximum of two credits, excess credits

    will be discounted.

    * Chinese courses are delivered by Chinese Language Department at Beijing Normal

    University. The students are encouraged to learn Chinese language in-session, and

    the School will pay for 2-credit tuition fee for each student upon their qualification

    from the language course.

    CONTACT INFORMATION

    For academic affairs, please contact:

    Ms. XIA Jia

    E-mail: [email protected]

    Tel: +86 (10) 5880 4295

    Fax: +86 (10) 5880 1867

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    BNU Master of Environmental Science

    Program Name: Ecological Environment Protection and Management

    School of Environment

    INTRODUCTION

    In response to the rapid economic development in recent years, China is committed

    not only to solve the ecological and environmental problems that have occurred, but

    also, through ecological planning and management measures, to avoid the ecological

    environmental risks that may occur. In pursuit of a balance among ecological

    environmental protection, economic development, and social harmony, China has

    accumulated extensive experience in environmental protection that could be applied

    to other developing countries, and it has developed a series of key technologies of

    ecological restoration and pollution control that are at the international forefront as

    well. Ecological environmental protection and management, which have become

    increasingly important for prospective development professionals to study, are of

    great significance in promoting global sustainable development.

    The international master program in Ecological Environment Protection and

    Management offered by the School of Environment, Beijing Normal University, is

    designed for outstanding students in environmental science and related disciplines. It

    aims to develop students abilities to analyze and explore existing and developing

    issues in ecological and environmental studies provided with high quality curriculum

    system and opportunities for research practice and field study by support of school.

    This program aims to provide students with theoretical and systematic specialized

    knowledge as well as practical skills in the field of environmental science. In addition,

    a key goal of the program is to inspiring students to apply professional theory and

    technology to solve the practical environmental problems of China and other

    developing countries by contextualizing and analyzing practical cases of ecological

    environmental protection and development status.

    Additionally, School of Environment has developed further ability for international

    Ph.D. student education.

    ENTRY REQUIREMENT

    TOEFL or IELTS score required for international students whose first language is not

    English. A minimum score of 550 points /80 points is required for TOEFL and a

    minimum score of 6.0 is required for IELTS. Applicants who have received an

    original degree from an English-medium program in previous institutions can be

    exempted from test requirements.

    DURATION & TUITION

    Study duration: 2 years

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    Tuition fee: RMB 68,000 (for 2 years)

    CREDITS & COURSES

    Credits: 34 credits in total, of which 19 are compulsory, including 11 credits for

    compulsory curriculums, 2 credits for practice activity, and 6 credits for degree

    dissertation. The other 15 credits are for optional curriculums.

    Courses Semester Curriculum Type Credits

    1st

    Introduction to China (Ecology and Environment in China) compulsory 2

    Industrial Ecology compulsory 3

    Ecological Modeling optional 3

    Environmental Biotechnology: Principles and Applications optional 3

    Landscape Ecology optional 3

    Atmospheric Environmental Chemistry optional 3 Leading Edge in Water Quality Science and Process

    Engineering optional 2

    Energy Economics optional 1

    Environmental Statistics optional 3

    Systems Ecology optional 3

    2nd

    Strategic Environmental Assessment compulsory 3

    The Economics of Natural Resources compulsory 3

    Ecosystem Assessment and Management optional 3

    Restoration Ecology and International Conservation optional 3

    Urban Remote Sensing optional 3

    Integrated Management of River Environment and Ecology optional 2

    Conservation Biology optional 1.5

    Membrane Technology and Applications optional 1.5

    3rd

    Dissertation Proposal

    -complete in September compulsory 0

    Practice

    -Minimum 60 days with 6,000 words report compulsory 2

    4th

    Masters Thesis

    -20,000-50,000 words with 1000-3000 words summary in Chinese compulsory 6

    Minimum Credits for the Program

    34

    *Curriculum schedule is subject to change. Students can take but are not limited to the

    curriculums above.

    CONTACT INFORMATION

    For academic affairs, please contact:

    Ms. Su Liya

    E-mail: [email protected]

    Tel: +86 (10) 5880 0151; Fax: +86 (10) 5880 0151

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    BNU Master of Human Geography in English

    Program Name: China's Population, Resources, Environment and Development

    School of Geography

    INTRODUCTION

    Population, resources, environment and development (PRED) is the current hot topic

    of international sustainable development. Although China's rapid economic

    development brings great opportunities for the world, but is also facing severe

    challenges. It is very important to study China's PRED problems, for solving the

    world's people - land relationship conflicts in globalization. Geography discipline is

    unique and characteristic in more than 100 years history of BNU, which is also a key

    discipline at the national level. Department of Geography currently owns Geography

    as first-level disciplines for doctorate degree granting, and 17 second-level disciplines:

    physical geography, human geography, cartography and geographic information

    systems, natural resources, natural disasters and global environmental change. State

    Key Laboratory of Remote Sensing Science, Key Laboratory of Environmental

    Change and Natural Disaster of Ministry of Education and Key Laboratory of

    Environmental Remote Sensing and Digital Cities of Beijing provide strong research

    capabilities.

    The MA in China's Population, Resources, Environment and Development aims to

    train talented individuals from fields of domestic and international geography,

    resources, environment, socio-economic. The program aims to meet the demands of

    analysis capabilities, innovative research and community management capabilities in

    PRED study. Based on the rich international resources of Beijing Normal University,

    the program has a strong team of professors and faculty members, and aims to

    become a high quality, world-class Beijing Normal University international program.

    ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

    TOEFL or IELTS Test Report (TOEFL test score needs to be more than 550 points/80

    points. IELTS score needs to be more than 6 points. Applicants from the

    English-speaking countries can be exempted)

    DURTION AND TUTION

    Study Duration: 2 years

    Tuition Fee: RMB 68,000 (for 2 years)

    CREDITS AND COURSES

    credits28 credits of course work and 6 credits for a Masters thesis.

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    Courses

    Semester Curriculum Type Credits Total

    Credits

    Chinese History and Culture compulsory 2

    15

    Chinas Physical Geography compulsory 3

    China Economic Geography compulsory 3

    Cultural Geography of China compulsory 3

    China's Soil and water Conservation optional 2

    Basic Chinese optional 2

    Geographical Information Technology an

    Application optional 3

    18

    Policy andEducation for Sustainable

    Development in China optional 3

    Environment and Heritage Interpretation optional 2

    Disaster mitigation and sustainable

    development in China optional 2

    China Tourism Geography optional 2

    Water Resources Security in China optional 2

    Urban Geography of China optional 2

    Introduction to Remote Sensing in China optional 2

    Summer

    Vacation

    Fieldwork in Human Geography compulsory 2 5

    Excursion of Physical Geography compulsory 3

    ThesisProposal compulsory 0 0

    Masters Thesis compulsory 6 6

    CONTACT INFORMATION

    For academic affairs, please contact Ms. ZHANG Ying, Dr.WEI Dongying

    [email protected] Tel+86 (10) 5880 7657 Fax+86 (10) 5880 6955

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    BNU Master of Law in English

    Program Name: Laws (LL.M.) Program in Chinese Law

    Law School and College for Criminal Law Science

    INTRODUCTION

    Beijing Normal University Law School was inaugurated on April 26, 2006, basing

    on the original Law Department. It, together with the College for Criminal Law

    Science (CCLS) set up in August, 2005, comprises the integral law discipline of

    Beijing Normal University. The Law School and the CCLS provide primary Master

    degree programs in all sub-majors of law including J.M., secondary doctoral degree

    programs in criminal law, procedural law and civil and commercial law. The Law

    School and the CCLS boast a faculty with outstanding strength, including 35

    professors and 33 associate professors among more than 100 full-time teachers.

    Full-time teachers with high level of domestic and foreign University doctoral degree

    account for 98%. The Law School and the CCLS also has many international links

    and partnership programs with leading universities and legal institutions around the

    world.

    With China's rapid economic growth and growing presence on the world stage, the

    knowledge of Chinese law has become an essential resource for international students

    and legal professionals engaged with China. Beijing Normal University Law School

    has established the LL.M. Program in Chinese Law to address the needs of an

    international community seeking a comprehensive and systematic understanding of

    Chinese law from a first-rate legal institution.

    This program provides an intensive instruction in Chinese law. Leading faculty

    members will offer Chinese law courses specially designed for international students.

    Teaching will comprise of both lectures and small-group seminars. Additionally,

    Beijing Normal University regularly attracts top scholars and practitioners in Chinese

    law and students will have first-hand access to such distinguished presenters. There

    are also optional subjects in non-law areas such as politics, economy and society to

    facilitate students' understanding of China's culture.

    All courses of this program are taught in English, aiming at cultivating high-level

    international professional talents with good professional basis and understanding of

    Chinese society and culture.

    ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

    All applicants who are not native English speakers or who did not have a

    postsecondary education entirely conducted in English language must take the

    TOEFL or IELTS examination. The Program requires a minimum score of 80 in

    TOEFL IBT, or 6.0 in IELTS.

    There is no requirement of Chinese proficiency for the applicants. After the students

    are admitted, they are expected to choose the Chinese language course taught by the

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    College of Chinese Language & Culture, Beijing Normal University. Chinese

    language course is not compulsory, but if you choose it, it will be included in the

    whole credits of the whole program, and you need pay for it.

    DURATION AND TUITION

    Study Duration: 2years

    Tuition Fee: RMB 120, 000 (for 2 years)

    CREDITS AND COURSES

    Credits: 34 in total which includes 18 for compulsory courses, 10 for optional

    courses and 6 for a dissertation.

    Courses:

    Type Curriculum in English Teaching Staff Credits Hours Term

    Required

    Courses

    1. Introduction to China Yin Bo, etc. 3 54 1

    2. Chinese Law and

    Legal Culture

    Su Mingyue,

    Zhao

    Chenguang

    3 54 1

    3. Chinese Constitutional

    Law & Administrative

    Law

    Zhang Hong,

    etc. 3 54 1

    4. Chinese Criminal Law

    & Chinese Criminal

    Procedure Law

    Wang Xiumei,

    Zhao Shuhong,

    Wu Shenkuo,

    Shi Limei, He

    Ting

    3 54 1

    5. Chinese Civil Law &

    Chinese Civil

    Procedure Law

    Qin Xiaojing 3 54 2

    6. Internship 3 54 3

    Elective

    Courses

    1. Elementary Chinese

    College of

    Chinese

    Language &

    Culture

    2 36 1/2/3

    2. International

    E-Commerce Law

    Xue Hong, etc. 2 36 1

    3. Chinese Intellectual

    Property Law Xue Hong 2 36 1

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    4. Chinese Company

    Law and Financial

    Law

    Yuan Dasong,

    He Dan 2 36 1

    5. Special Issues of

    International Crimes

    and International

    Criminal Law

    Wang Xiumei,

    Guo Jing 2 36 1

    6. International

    E-Commerce Law

    Xue Hong, etc 2 36 2

    7. An Introduction to

    Chinas Law and

    Business

    Li Bin 2 36 2

    8. Civil and Commercial

    Law Cases and

    Practice

    Yuan Dasong 2 36 2

    9. Bankruptcy Risk

    Prevention in Chinas

    Legal Framework

    He Dan 2 36 2

    10. Theories and Practices

    of International Law

    in Contemporary

    China

    Xing Aifen,

    Liao Shiping,

    Jiang Na

    2 36 2

    11. Criminal Cases and

    Practice

    Wang Xiumei,

    etc. 2 36 2

    12. Principles of

    Sentencing

    Zhen Yanpu,

    Zhou Zhenjie 2 36 2

    13. Comparative Criminal

    Law Jiang Na 2 36 2

    14. International

    Investment and

    Chinese Criminal Law

    Wu Shenkuo 2 36 2

    CONTACT INFORMATION

    For academic affairs, please contact:

    Zhang Jin

    E-mail: [email protected]

    Tel: +86 (10) 5880 5168

    Fax: +86 (10) 5880 2088