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Study at the KDI School
I. Mission & History of the KDI School
Mission The KDI School was established in 1997 to prepare future leaders for the challenges of globalization. The mission statement highlights two mandates:
I. Foster world-class public policy and economic development experts with global perspective
II. Contribute towards balanced economic development across the globe by sharing Korea’s development experience and know-hows
Brief History of the KDI School KDI School Founded with an Authorization from the Ministry of Education and Human Resource Development
Designated as APEC’s Education Hub in Asia
Designated as GDLN Asian Hub by the World Bank
Ph.D. Program Established
Master’s Programs Incorporated into MPP
MDP and Ph.D. in Development Policy Launched
1997.12
1999.12
2001.01
2001.02
2010
2012
II. What is Special about the KDI School?
Premier Education
• Faculty consisting of PhDs from top-tier universities in the world
• Out of 38 full-time professors, 16 have work experience at policy-related institution such as Korea Development Institute, Bank of Korea, etc.
• New policy design and implementation can directly update the school curriculum
1. Top-notch Faculty
Premier Education
• The first non-USA member school of National Association of Schools of Public Affairs and Administration (NASPAA)
• Signed MOUs with 37 universities in 15 countries
• Selected institution for CAMPUS Asia pilot program
• Cooperating with World Bank, Asia Foundation, Chinese Academy of Governance, and other government organizations for capacity building and research projects
• Education program drawn from assets and experiences of OECD Development Center
2. Extensive Global Partnership
Premier Education 3. Superior Student Support System
• Sports Day / Hiking
• Home Visiting Program / Buddy Program
• International Food Festival
• Monthly cultural events
• Happy Hour
• International Field Research & Study
• Special care of Academic Advisor
• Counseling service
• Career Development Service
Diverse Student Body
53%
19%
12%
9% 7%
International Students (64 countries)
Government
Etc. Private Corporation
Government
56%
13%
17% Private Co.
Etc
Public Co.
14%
Public Corporation
1. 2012 Student Body (308)
Diverse Student Body
Africa 15%
Europe 13%
Americas 9%
Oceania 1%
Asia 62%
F r o m 1 9 9 8 ~ 2 0 1 2 , 1 0 0 c o u n t r i e s , I n t e r n a t i o n a l 1 1 0 8
2. International Alumni Demographics
Students by Countries (Degree Programs Only)
101 Countries: International 1108, Korean 1943
III. Academic Programs at the KDI School
Academic Programs
MPP
MDP
PhD
MASTER OF PUBLIC POLICY
∙ Curriculum focused on real-world relevance and the latest research ∙ Up to 2 from 7 concentrations
MASTER OF DEVELOPMENT POLICY
∙ Curriculum focused on KDI’s hands-on experience on development policy ∙ Development track + 1 from 7 concentrations
IN PUBLIC POLICY IN DEVELOPMENT POLICY
∙ Interdisciplinary approach focused on equipping qualified candidates for high-caliber policy analysis and cutting-edge research ∙ 1 year residency required
Master’s Concentrations - Development Track (MDP only) - Global Finance and Regulation - Trade and Industrial Policy - Fiscal and Social Policy - Regional Development and Environment - Global Governance and Political Economy - Entrepreneurship and Private Sector Development - Public Management and Leadership
Academic Calendar
Spring Semester
Fall Semester
Summer Semester
Session I Session II
Preliminary Session
Graduation Requirements
Core courses
Concentration courses
Language courses
Research Projects
6~9 credits 6 credits for MPP 9 credits for MDP
21~27 credits At least 9 credits in a concentration
6~9 credits 6 credits for English 3 credits for Korean (int’l only)
6 credits Thesis Capstone Advanced Research Project Experiential Learning Project (GMP only)
Opportunities for Studying Abroad
Global Master’s Program (Dual Degree Program) 28 partner schools Offers an opportunity to obtain two Master’s degrees Students spend one academic year at the KDI School and another year at a partner institution abroad
Exchange Program 12 partner schools Provides opportunities to study at other prestigious schools around the world Program is usually for one semester, but it can last up to one year
Opportunities for Studying Abroad
CAMPUS Asia Dual Degree & Exchange Program
• No Extra Tuition
• Financial Support
IV. Scholarship Opportunities
19
KDI School Scholarship of Academic Excellence
Distinguished Academic Performance Award
Campus Service Grant (Course Assistant, Administrative Assistant)
Academic Assistantship
Domestic/International Travel Grant
Scholarship Opportunities
Global Ambassador Scholarship
Seoul G20 Global Leaders Fellowship
KOICA Scholarship
NIIED Korean Government Scholarship
IDB Scholarship
KOGAS Global Fellowship
POSCO Fellowship
Colombo Plan Scholarship
Scholarship Opportunities
V. Research Center at the KDI School
: Development Research and Learning Network
• Systematize Korea’s development experiences into compact case studies • Develop teaching materials for Saemaul Movement , Korea’s development model in the 70s
Impact Evaluation Lab
Development Research Team
• Improve Korea’s overseas development projects through rigorous real-time impact evaluation
• Launched the World Bank-KDI School Impact Evaluation Joint Research
• Conduct capacity training for policymakers in the developing countries
• Collaborate with the World Bank Institute through Korea Knowledge Partnership Program (KKPP)
Capacity Building Team
Development Research and Learning Network
Global Development Learning Network
Using videoconference and distance learning facilities, • Simultaneously connect hundreds of people around the world to discuss the
best development practices • Delivers substantial contents and valuable information with partner
institutions
K-Developedia • Works as a knowledge gateway to Korea’s development experience • Houses extensive knowledge and case studies on Korea’s economic growth
and development issues, as well as information on field experts and development assistance programs in Korea.
Development Research and Learning Network
VI. Faculty Members of the KDI School
Faculty at the KDI School
President HYUN, Oh-Seok
Ph.D., Univ. of Pennsylvania
Economics
Faculty at the KDI School
Dean NAM, Sang-Woo
Ph.D., Sloan School of Management, Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Development Economics
Faculty at the KDI School
Associate Dean for Academic & Student Affairs
JUNG, Kwon Ph.D., Univ. of Illinois,
Urbana-Champaign
Marketing
Associate Dean for Planning & External Affairs
SOHN, Wook Ph.D., Columbia Univ.
Banking & Finance
Full-time Faculty CHO, Dongchul Ph. D., Univ. of Wisconsin-Madison Macroeconomics / International Finance
CHO, Man Ph.D., Univ. of Pennsylvania Economics / Managerial Science
CHO, Yoon C. Ph.D., Rutgers Univ. Marketing / Electronic Commerce Marketing
CHOI, Tae-Hee Ph.D., Ohio State Univ. Accounting
HAHM, Sang-Moon Ph.D., Univ. of Chicago International Finance / Monetary Policy
HAN, Joong Ho Ph.D., Univ. of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign Finance
HSU, Victor W. C. M.Div., Univ. of the Union Theological Seminary NGO
CHOI, Changyong Ph.D., Maxwell School, Syracuse University International Development / Public Policy
BAEK, Jisun Ph. D., Columbia Univ. Industrial Organization / Applied Microeconomics
Full-time Faculty
KIM, Ji-Hong Ph.D., UC Berkeley International Business
KIM, Joon-Kyung Ph.D., UC San Diego Finance, Money & Banking
KIM, Taejong Ph.D., MIT Public Finance
KIM, Jeong-Ho Ph.D., Univ. of Michigan, Ann Arbor Urban Economics / Environmental Planning
JUNG, Kwon Ph.D., Univ. of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign Research Methods / Marketing
KIM, Dong-Young Ph.D., MIT Public Dispute Resolution / Environmental Planning
KANG, Younguck Ph.D., New York Univ. Policy Analysis / Public Finance
LEE, Gina M.A., Yonsei Univ. English Language Education
JEONG, Hyeok Ph.D., Univ. of Chicago Economic Growth and Development
Full-time Faculty LEE, Ju-Ho Ph.D., Cornell Univ. Labor Economics
LEE, Seung-Joo D.B.A., Harvard Univ. Entrepreneurship / Foreign Direct Investment
LEE, Sung-Joo M.A., International Institute of Public Administration Trade Policy
NAM, Il-Chong Ph.D., Univ. of Michigan, Ann Arbor Industrial Organization / Competition Policy
MOON, Seongwuk Ph.D., Northwestern Univ. Technological Innovation / Strategic Management / Managerial Economics
PAIK, Sung-Joon Ed.D., Harvard Univ. Education Policy / TVET
LEE, Yong S. Ph.D., Univ. of Colorado, Boulder Leadership & Ethics / Thesis Writing
LEE, Jinsoo Ph.D., Georgia Institute of Technology Investment / International Finance
LIN, Shu-Chin Ph.D., Univ. of Missouri Macroeconomic Policy / Development Economics
Full-time Faculty PARK, Jin Ph.D., Univ. of Pennsylvania Development Economies / Government Reform
ROBERTSON, Jeffrey Ph.D., Australian National Univ. Foreign Affairs / Defense / Security
SHIN, Jaeun Ph.D., Texas A&M Univ. Health Economics
SHRAGGE, Abraham Ph.D., UC San Diego Civil Society & Human Capital
YOO, Yoon-Ha Ph.D., UCLA Macroeconomic Policy / Economic Development
YOU, Jong-Il Ph.D., Harvard Univ. Macroeconomics / Development Policy
SOHN, Wook Ph.D., Columbia Univ. Banking & Finance
YOO, Jungho Ph.D., Univ. of Wisconsin- Madison International Trade / Economic Development
WANG, Shun Ph. D., Univ. of British Columbia Development Economics / Subjective well-being
PARK, Hun Joo Ph.D., UC Berkeley Political Economy / International Relations
YUN, Hai-young M.Sc., University of London Public Policy / Public Administration
Part-time Faculty AHN, Byung-Joon Ph.D., Columbia Univ. International Relations
CHANG, Yu-Sang Ph.D., Washington Univ. Operation Management / Management of Technology
KANG, Dong Soo Ph.D., Univ. of Chicago Micro-finance / Financial Engineering
AHN, Sanghoon Ph.D., MIT International Economics/ Economic Growth
CHOI, Songsu Ph.D., MIT Urbanology
AHN, Jinwon Ph.D., Indiana Univ. Economic Development/ Industrial Organization
CHUNG, Chong Wook Ph.D., Yale Univ. Political Economy of China/ Comparative Leadership
JEONG, Daehee Ph.D., Texas A&M Univ. Financial Economics/ Macroeconomics
JEONG, Insoo Ph.D., State Univ. of New York Economics / Public Policy
Part-time Faculty
KIM, Yong-Seong Ph.D., Michigan State Univ. Labor Economics
KIM, Kyong-Dong Ph.D., Cornell Univ. Industrial Sociology
KIM, Taebong Ph.D., Duke Univ. Macroeconomics
KIM, Youngil Ph.D., Ohio State Univ. Macro Finance
KOH, Young-Sun Ph.D., Stanford Univ. Fiscal and Welfare Policies
KIM, Duol Ph.D., UCLA Industrial Organization / Law & Economics
KIM, Jungwook
Ph.D., Univ. of Wisconsin-Madison Advanced Micro Economics / Auction Theory
KANG, Moon-Soo Ph.D., Univ. of Minnesota Money & Finance / Macroeconomics
LEE, Hojun Ph.D., Univ. of Wisconsin-Madison Contract theory
Part-time Faculty
PARK, Hyeon Ph.D., Univ. of Southern California Urban Planning/ Regional Economics
OH, Hyungna Ph.D., Cornell Univ. Applied Microeconomics / Energy/ Environment
LEE, Young-Ki D.B.A., Boston Univ. Finance / Economics
LIM, Wonhyuk Ph.D., Stanford Univ. Economic History / State-owned Enterprise Policy
LIM, Young-Jae Ph.D., Univ. of Chicago Law & Economics / Competition Policy
OH, Byungho Ph.D., MIT Real Estate Finance / Urban Planning
MICHELL, Anthony Ph.D., Cambridge Univ. International Investment / International Marketing
LEE, Suk Ph.D., Univ. of Warwick Development Economics/ Socialist Economy
LEE, Kye-Woo Ph.D., Michigan State Univ. Development Economics
Part-time Faculty
YEON, Hacheong Ph.D., City Univ. of New York Comparative & Welfare Economics
TCHA, Moonjoong Ph.D., Univ. of Chicago Development Economics/ Applied Microeconomics
WOO, Cheonsik Ph.D., Columbia Univ. International Economics/ Economic Theory
SONG, Yeongkwan Ph.D., Univ. of Wisconsin-Madison International Trade / Political Economy
SHIM, Sang-Dal Ph.D., Univ. of Minnesota Business Forecast / Macroeconomics Policy / Social Entrepreneurship for Development
SAKAI, Stanley M.A., Harvard Univ. M&A / IT Strategy
ROH, Keesung Ph.D., Ohio State Univ. Economics/ Public Finance
VII. Applying to the KDI School
Application Process Timetable
Application Deadline
Document Review
Final Announcement
Interview in English
October 26, 2012
1st Week of Nov., 2012
3rd Week of Nov., 2012
Early December, 2012
Admission Requirements Online Application (www.kdischool.ac.kr) Statement of Purpose Academic Transcript for Bachelor’s Degree Certified Copy of Bachelor’s Degree Diploma
Two Recommendation Letters English Proficiency Test Scores Employment Verification Two Passport-sized Photos Copy of Passport
New Campus in Saejong City
• The Spring 2015 semester will begin at the new campus in Saejong City.
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