Postgraduate Detail (Public Policy) - Vietnam Japan University

Introduction

The Master’s program in Public Policy at Vietnam Japan University (VJU) is designed to develop in students the mindset and skills needed to recognize and evaluate policy issues in order to effectively participate in the policy process for sustainable development in the context of integration.
After graduation, students will have the skills needed to work in the fields of planning and implementation of public policy as analysts, consultants, implementers and policy evaluators. They will also be qualified to become academic researchers or members of the teaching staff at research institutes, national or international universities. In addition, they will be able to work as consultants and coordinators at international organizations or NGOs.
The knowledge and scientific research capabilities instilled by the program will also equip students with the skills required to study PhD degrees at both national and international education institutions.

Duration: 24 months
Training method: Part-time
Degree's name: Master of Public Policy
Language of instruction: English
Location: Vietnam Japan University, Luu Huu Phuoc Str., My Dinh 1 Ward, Bac Tu Liem District, Hanoi

Career Opportunity

After graduation, students will have the skills needed to work in the fields of planning and implementation of public policy as analysts, consultants, implementers and policy evaluators. They will also be qualified to become academic researchers or members of the teaching staff at research institutes, national or international universities. In addition, they will be able to work as consultants and coordinators at international organizations or NGOs.

Program Advantages

High quality based on the curriculum of the University of Tsukuba, modified to meet the requirements of the Vietnam context;
International academic environment with a minimum of 50 percent of lecturers from Japan; modern facilities; participation in projects with well-known professors;
Substantially subsidized tuition fees, full scholarships for outstanding students based on performance;
An internship in Japan fully covered for at least 50 percent of students;
Modern knowledge and skills in Japan and multicultural contexts;
Competency when applying for jobs in Vietnamese, Japanese enterprises and international organizations upon graduation

Program Activities

Seminars

Filed Trips

Researching Activities

Co-coordinating University

University of Tsukuba

University of Tsukuba, the coordinating university of VJU’s Master’s program in Public Policy, is among the Top 10 most prestigious universities in Japan.

URL: https://www.tsukuba.ac.jp/en/

Program Message

Prof. Nguyen Thuy Anh
Program director

“The MPP at VJU is an international quality program, based on the curriculum of the University of Tsukuba, and has been tailored to meet the conditions and needs of Vietnam. The program is taught in English, with more than half of the lecturers from leading universities in Japan. Besides, students will have opportunities to gain practical knowledge and experience through a talk series in which invited guest speakers are senior leaders, experts, and entrepreneurs from the academic, public, and private sectors. Graduates of the MPP are not only ready to take on leadership roles and managerial positions at Vietnamese, Japanese, and international institutions and governmental organizations, but they will also have the competency and eligibility to further their education and research in doctoral programs of this field.”

Prof. Dr. Naohisa Okamoto

University of Tsukuba
Co-Director

“The Master of Public Policy (MPP) is a two-year program that integrates effective theory and practice with the aim of formulating a framework for sustainable development. As part of the interdisciplinary and multidisciplinary programs at Vietnam Japan University, the MPP Program prepares students with a deep knowledge and understanding of the complexity and challenges of public policy, its formulation, implementation, and evaluation. with an emphasis on the connection between economies, industries, and national and regional developments. and international relations. The Program also equips students with a set of analytical tools and essential skills necessary to be more effective policymakers and social leaders who have not only a sustainable vision but also the capacity to find and solve problems, as well as take the lead in achieving this vision. Those participating in the program will have the opportunity to strengthen their theoretical knowledge and practical skills through hands-on projects and policy-oriented internships at domestic and international governmental, non-governmental, or private organizations. Graduates of the MPP Program are not only ready to take on leadership roles and managerial positions at Vietnamese, Japanese, and international institutions and governmental organizations, but they will also have the competency and eligibility to further their education and research on doctoral programs in this field. ”

Curriculum

The curriculum consists of a total of 64 credits, including core courses in fundamental and professional knowledge, as well as elective courses in each specified field. This is the tentative schedule that will be applied from MPP 6th intake.

No	Courses	Credits
General knowledge		10
1	Philosophy	4
2	Basic English	4
3	Japanese Language I	2
Fundamental and Specific Knowledge		50
Compulsory courses		20/20
4	Basic Sustainability Science	3
5	Methodology and Informatics for Sustainable Science	3
6	Microeconomics for Public Policy	2
7	Macroeconomics for Public Policy	2
8	Public Policy Analysis	3
9	Quantitative Analysis for Public Policy	3
10	Internship	4
Elective courses		20/39
11	Governance and Development	2
12	Leadership	2
13	Development Finance	3
14	Econometrics	3
15	Principle and Method of Performance Evaluation	3
16	Economics and Policy of Urban and Regional Development	3
17	Social Welfare Policy	2
18	Disaster Prevention	2
19	Agriculture and Rural Development Policy	3
20	Education Policy	3
21	Transportation Planning and Policy	3
22	International Political Economy	3
23	Research Methodology	3
24	Japanese Language II	4
Series of guest speakers’ lectures		Non -credit
*Master's thesis*		14
Total		64

Scholarships and tuition assistance

See scholarships and Financial aids here

Admissions

1. Admission schedule

No.	Content	1st Batch	2st Batch	Additional batch (In case of missing lots)
1	Receive documents	From 02/2023 to 15/04/2023	From 17/04/2023 to 31/07/2023	From 01/08/2023 to 30/08/2023
2	Announcement of interview list	18/04/2023	02/08/2023	05/09/2023
3	Interview candidates	23 - 24/04/2023	05 - 06/08/2023	10/09/2023
4	Notification of results and admission	05/2023	08/2023	09/2023
4	Notification of results and admission	05/2023	08/2023	09/2023
5	Opening	09/2023 (Expected)

2. Application requirements

University graduates with a GPA >= 2.5/4.0 in majors specified in the admission announcement.
In case of a GPA < 2.5/4.0, the Evaluation Committee will decide based on the working experience of candidates.

3. English proficiency requirements:

For official enrollment: At least level 4/6 (B2) in the Vietnamese Standardised Test of English Proficiency (VSTEP) or equivalent (IELTS 5.5).

4. A direct offer to the fresh graduates:

The applicants who meet our requirements on majors, GPA, and English proficiency as specified in the admission announcement can apply right after your graduation.

5. Entrance exam