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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



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



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


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


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


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


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



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


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



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


Ms. XIA Jia


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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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


Ms. Su Liya


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


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

E[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


Zhang Jin


Tel: +86 (10) 5880 5168

Fax: +86 (10) 5880 2088