Master's program in Global Leadership
Introduction
In the midst of the rapid globalization that marks the contemporary world, the presence of Vietnam, ASEAN and the Asia-Pacific region is becoming more significant than ever in the fields of international politics, economy, society and culture. The mission of the Global Leadership Program (MGL) is based on following two principles:
1) To pursue academic research that balances global and regional perspectives in addressing the range of historical, political, economic, business management, industrial, social, and cultural issues arising among and across the nations of the Asia-Pacific region
2) To cultivate future leaders, who can contribute broadly to United Nations based global governance and ASEAN centered regional governance in Southeast Asia, East Asia (ASEAN+3) and Asia Pacific.
Solving various issues emerging out of the contemporary global society requires historical and cultural understandings of the region combined with analytical skills from the disciplines of international relations, political science, and international development. To this end, MGL is one of the few educational programs in the world that offers an interdisciplinary program to provide students with graduate-level education in Global Leadership with three social science dimension of Politics/ Security, Economy and International studies.
Lecturers: about 50% of lecturers from Japan.
- Duration: 24 months
- Training method: Fulltime
- Teaching language: Vietnamese and English
- Language of instruction:
- Location: Vietnam Japan University - My Dinh Campus
Career Opportunity
- Leaders and managers in regional and international organizations and central and local level national agencies;
- Leaders and managers in associations, institutions and non-governmental organizations (NGO);
- Employees, consultants, policy analysts and advisors at national agencies, ministries, departments and international organizations;
- Specialists, lecturers in academic institutes and universities with relevant majors such as leadership, political science and security, public policies and development, international relations, international economics and business;
- Continue studying in PhD Programs in Leadership, Political Science and Global Studies in universities in Vietnam, Japan or other countries.
Program Advantages
- High quality curriculum based on that of Graduate School of Asia-Pacific Studies (GSAPS) of Waseda University, modified to meet the requirements of the Vietnam and ASEAN context;
- International academic environment with a minimum 50 percent of lecturers from Japan; participation in projects with highly acclaimed professors;
- Substantially subsidized tuition fees; full scholarships for outstanding students based on performance;
- Cost of study/ internship at Waseda university in Japan fully covered for selected students;
- Modern knowledge and skills in a multicultural context, especially Japanese;
- Competency when applying for jobs at international organizations and Vietnamese/Japanese public agencies or enterprises, upon graduation.
Co-coordinating University
Waseda University
Waseda University is one of the most prestigious private universities in Japan and in Asia. The Undergraduate school of Political Science and Economics at Waseda University, in particular, have had a great influence on Japanese society. Six post-war Prime Ministers are prominent alumni of the school. In addition, at least seven CEOs listed in Fortune Global 2007 graduated from the school. Waseda University, a member of Universitas 21, is a key collaborator in the development, implementation, and appointment of Japanese lecturers to the Master’s program in Global leadership of Vietnam Japan University.
Program Message
Prof. Dr. Pham Hong Tung
Program director
“MGL is the first leadership training program in Vietnam, which offers students opportunity to gain scientific understanding of leadership science, practical skills and particularly global way of thinking, vision as well as competencies of intercultural dialogues. I believe, the Program can help the students to improve their competencies and change their ways to approach to the issues of the globalizing world.”
Prof. Dr. Kurdoda Kazuo
Waseda University
Co-Director
“MGL is designed to develop in students the mindset and skills needed to become leaders, who can contribute to solving global and regional issues, co-working with people from diverse backgrounds in the international settings.”
Education Program
|
Subject |
Credits |
|
Common courses |
8 |
|
Philosophy |
4 |
|
Basic English |
4 |
|
Basic and fundamental knowledge |
42 |
|
Basic knowledge |
8 |
|
Basic of Sustainability Science |
3 |
|
Methodology and Informatics for Sustainable Science |
3 |
|
Japanese Language |
2 |
|
Specialized knowledge |
34 |
|
Compulsory subjects |
15 |
|
Introduction to Political Leadership |
3 |
|
Introduction to Global Leadership |
3 |
|
Social Research Methods |
3 |
|
Internship |
6 |
|
Elective subjects |
19/68 |
|
Japanese Language |
4 |
|
Academic English |
4 |
|
Foundation of International Relations |
3 |
|
Media and Politics |
3 |
|
Theories of International Politics |
3 |
|
International Security |
3 |
|
Theories of International Organizations |
3 |
|
Polity, Society and Culture in Southeast Asia |
3 |
|
Asia-Pacific Region |
3 |
|
Development Economics |
3 |
|
Environmental Economics and Environmental Policy |
3 |
|
Technology Transfer and Innovation in ASEAN Economies |
3 |
|
Global Development and Innovation Policy |
3 |
|
Asia-Pacific Economic Studies |
3 |
|
National Strategy Change Management |
3 |
|
Social Anthropology |
3 |
|
Global Sociology |
3 |
|
East Asian Political Culture |
3 |
|
International Human Rights and Human Security |
3 |
|
Human Development and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) |
3 |
|
Policy Analysis of Comparative and International Education |
3 |
|
World of Gender |
3 |
|
Master thesis |
14 |
|
Total |
64 |
Scholarships and tuition assistance
See scholarships and Financial aids here
Admissions
- Enrollment 2024
1. Admission schedule
| Target | Application deadline | Interview | Notìication of Result | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st Admission | Both Vietnamese and non-Vietnamese applicants | Apr 20 | May 04-05 | May 10 |
| 2st Admission | Both Vietnamese and non-Vietnamese applicants | June 29 | Jul 13-14 | Jul 24 |
| 3st Admission | Both Vietnamese and non-Vietnamese applicants | Aug 23 | Sep 14 | Sep 20 |
2. Application method
- Admission (including application review and interview)
- Direct admission
3. Interview method
Candidates for the exam can choose one of the following two interview methods: Face-to-face interview:
- Candidates come to the school’s training facility to participate in a face-to-face interview with the Board of Examiners;
- Online Interview: Candidates who, due to geographical or work conditions, cannot come for a face-to-face interview at the School can propose to the Admissions Council to allow an online interview via an Internet connection.
See Detailed VJU’s postgraduate admission 2024: Admission Information – Master’s Programs 2023
Download Application Package 2023
The related issues such as Appropriate majors, Relevant related majors, English requirements and admission quota for each Master programs, please see at Admission website: http://admission.vju.ac.vn/en/homepage/
Contact
Program Office
P.6614, 6th floor, Vietnam Japan University, Luu Huu Phuoc Street, My Dinh 1 Urban Area, Nam Tu Liem District, Hanoi
Program assistant:
Nguyễn Lê Thảo Vân
Tel: (+84) 24 7306 6001 (Ext: 6130)
