Joint Application Form for the CAMPUS Asia Pilot Program

1. Project Title
Beijing-Seoul-Tokyo Dual Degree Master’s Program on International and Public
Policy Studies (BESETO DDMP)(Field of Exchange: International Studies, Law and Public Policy)

2. Name of the Persons Responsible for the Project

KoreanUniversity

ChineseUniversity

Japanese
University

Name of
Seoul National University
University

Division

Graduate School of International
StudiesName

Position

Dean

Address

1 Gwanak-ro, Gwanak-gu, Seoul
151-742, Korea

Jin Hyun Paik

AffiliationTel.

82-2-880-8500

MobileE-mailjhpaik@snu.ac.kr

FAX

82-2-886-6303

Name of
Peking University
University

Division

School of International Studies

Name

Position

Dean

Address

Beijing, China 100871

Jisi Wang

AffiliationTel.

86-10-6276-5079

MobileE-mailwangjs@pku.edu.cn

FAX

86-10-6275-1639

Name ofThe University of Tokyo
University

Division

Graduate School of Public Policy

Name

Position

Dean

Address

7-3-1 Hongo, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo
113-0033, Japan

Kuniaki Tanabe

AffiliationTel.

81-3-5841-1349

MobileE-mailgraspp_dean@pp.u-tokyo.ac.jp

FAX81-3-5841-3190*Please add columns for the consortium composed of more than three universities.

13. Project Summary (about 200 words)
PROJECT TITLE: BESETO Dual Degree Master‟s Program on International and Public Policy Studies(BESETO DDMP)LANGUAGE : English
LIST OF BESETO (Beijing, Seoul, Tokyo) CONSORTIUM INSTITUTIONS AND DEGREES INVOLVED:
School of International Studies, Peking University (PKU), Master of Law in International Relations
Graduate School of International Studies, Seoul National University (SNU), Master of International Studies
Graduate School of Public Policy, The University of Tokyo (UT), Master of Public Policy
NUMBER OF EXCHANGE STUDENTS: 10 students each from PKU, SNU and UT will annually undertake
their studies at one of the other partner institutions.
PROGRAMME SUMMARY: The 3 BESETO universities will aim to develop a double degree master‟s programwith each other so that participating students can obtain one degree from their home university, a second
degree from another of the BESETO universities, and a study certificate from the remaining BESETO
university in a minimum of two and a half years of study. Furthermore, the BESETO members will consider thedevelopment of a program to award three master‟s degrees after a minimum study period of one year at each
institution totalling three years minimum. This program, incorporating three leading East Asian universities, isthe first English-medium trilateral dual or triple degree Master‟s-level collaborative agreement offered by these
top schools.

24. Proposal *Length: No more than four pages.
1) Project Objective & BackgroundIn support of the Korea-Japan-China Trilateral Summit Declaration, this pilot project for CAMPUS-Asia aims to consolidate
the core competencies of three of Asia‟s top institutions of higher learning to create a degree package that represents thehighest form of academic endeavor in regard to the study of East Asian affairs. The School of International Studies at
Peking University (SIS-PKU), the Graduate School of International Studies at Seoul National University (GSIS-SNU) and
the Graduate School of Public Policy at the University of Tokyo (GraSPP-UT) propose the creation of an East Asia focused
BESETO dual degree program at the Master‟s-level in International Studies, Law and Public Policy.
The project‟s major objectives are:To establish an unprecedented collaboration between China, Japan and South Korea;
To train a new generation of Asian leaders with a multi-disciplinary and multi-cultural perspective on East Asian public policy
affairs;
To create and develop a coherent BESETO dual or triple degree master‟s program in the fields of international and public
policy studies;
To provide BESETO students with the opportunity to learn from each other and improve their knowledge competencies
through a period of study abroad;To develop long-term, sustainable teaching and research cooperation on East Asian affairs;
To promote greater knowledge and understanding of contemporary Korea, Japan and China.
2) Content of the Exchange Program- Academic field, number of exchange students, curriculum, degree to be conferred etc.
NUMBER OF TARGET STUDENTS: The program is intended to develop a dual degree Master‟s program for 30 BESETO
students annually (10 from PKU, 10 from SNU and 10 from UT) in the fields of international studies (SNU), law (PKU) andpublic policy (UT).
DEGREES TO CONFER: Master of Public Policy from UT, Master of International Studies from SNU or Master of Law inInternational Relations from PKU will be conferred.
LANGUAGE REQUIREMENT: The program will be run in English; therefore, all participating students must demonstrate asufficient level of English proficiency. In addition, participating students will be urged to study the three national languages(Chinese, Korean, Japanese) and if they acquire the fluency necessary to meet study requirements as set out by therespective institutions, they may be eligible to take courses taught in the respective national languages.
ASSOCIATED PARTNERSHIP AND STUDENT ELIGIBILITY: Each BESETO university (PKU, SNU and UT) is permitted toseek a partnership with other home institutions to participate in the program. The SNU-GSIS will especially collaborate with
SNU College of Social Sciences. Each BESETO institution will select in priority Master‟s-level students but the Non-Degree
Exchange program can accept a few highly performing undergraduate students.
(1) Basic program
The First Phase: Jan 2012-Dec 2012
In this first phase, each BESETO university will nominate 10 students to take part in a program which involves the students
spending the first year at their home institution and one term at each of the two other BESETO institutions. Successful
students will receive a Master‟s degree from their home school and a Graduate Certificate from the other two BESETO
institutions. The total study period will be a minimum of two years (one year at home and one year abroad)
Curriculum Structure for Exchange Phase: 2years of total study period
Japan Home
Korea Stay

China Stay

Study Period

2 semesters

1 semester

1 semester

Location

UT

SNU

PKU

Degrees

MPP from UTCertificate from SNU

Certificate from PKU

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The Second Phase: Jan 2013-Dec 2015
In this second phase, beginning January 2013, students will be able to pursue either a) Non-Degree Exchange Program (1Master‟s degree plus 2 Certificates) or b) BESETO Dual Degree Master‟s Program (2 Master‟s degrees plus 1 Certificate).
The total number of students a) and b) is 10. Students from each BESETO school will spend two semesters at one of the
BESETO institutions and one semester at the other BESETO institution. Successful students will receive a Master‟s degreefrom their home school, another Master‟s degree from the BESETO institution at which they attended two semesters and a
Graduate Certificate from the BESETO institution at which they attended one semester. The total study period is two and ahalf years.
Curriculum Structure for DD Phase (The case for UT students): two and a half years of total study period
Japan Home
Korea Stay
China Stay
Study Period

2 semesters

Location

UT

Degrees

MPP from UTa) 2 semestersb) 1 semester
SNUa) 1 semesterb) 2 semesters
PKUa) MIS from SNUb) Certificate from SNUa) Certificate from PKUb) ML from PKU

The BESETO members will also work toward development of an unprecedented triple degree program to allow students toextend their study period to 3 years, spending one year in each of three universities. Successful students will receive a
Master of International Studies from SNU, a Master of Law in International Relations from PKU and a Master of Public
Policy from UT.
Curriculum Structure for TD Phase (The case for UT students): 3 years of total study period
Japan Home
Korea Stay

China Stay

Study Period

2 semesters

2 semesters

2 semesters

Location

UT

SNU

PKU

Degrees

MPP from UTMIS from SNU

ML from PKU(2) Supplementary programs
Three supplementary initiatives will be implemented to supplement integration. First, joint courses (jointly taught by theprofessors of all three universities) will be developed. Second, students will be invited to participate in a two-week summer
school, which will take place alternatively at PKU, SNU and UT. For students who are working on thesis development.
Third, each university will also arrange an internship program for students from BESETO universities for at least one week.
- Difference from existing domestic and overseas programs/curricula in the same field
The DD or TD program between PKU, SNU and UT is unprecedented and will herald an era of elevated cooperation in the
East Asian community, helping to support the CJK summit goals. It will also enhance the capacity of BESETO institutions to
conduct comprehensive research on East Asia, particularly regarding East Asian regional integration.
3) Expected OutcomesStudents will broaden their knowledge of East Asian issues through this multi-disciplinary, multi-cultural study abroad
experience. The multi-cultural interactions will also create vital networks for future Asian leaders. Participating students will
be awarded two or three Master‟s specializing in International Studies, Law and Public Policy.
The program will also enhance opportunities for academics and staff to visit each other, thus helping to bolster collaborative
research and share insights on pedagogic best practice. It will significantly improve regional academic relationships among
the consortium universities.
The project represents a new model of multi-lateral academic exchange that will serve as a model for future initiatives in
East Asian schools of higher learning.
4After the initial setup stage of the Master‟s Program, the DD and TD programs will be offered to students from outside theregion. It is envisioned that this program will become the preferred destination for any student wishing to gain expertise in
East Asian political or economic affairs.
4) Cooperative System and Roles of Participating Universities- Submit copy of „Letter of Intent for Cooperation‟ etc.
Throughout the process of program development, mobility arrangements will be coordinated in order to maximize academic
advantage for students. The Partnership Agreement will define the cooperation, rights and responsibilities of the partner
universities in offering the BESETO DDMP.
The principal decision making body of the Consortium is the BESETO DDMP Joint Academic Board. Each partner university

will have equal representation on the Board. The Board will be responsible for, inter alia, deciding on major policies of the
BESETO DDMP, overseeing curriculum development and quality assurance and implementing operational improvements toenhance the effectiveness of the program. The members of the Joint Academic Board will include two faculty members fromeach consortium university. Administrative coordinators will meet to finalize administrative details of the program including
program structure, course offerings, accreditation, program entry and administrative procedures. Each university will appointat least one administrative coordinator to the program.
The institutions involved in this project already have international offices with proven expertise in facilitating student andfaculty mobility as well as relevant knowledge in regard to overseas academic offerings.
5) Framework for credit transfer, grading, degree conferral
In the first stage, the academic program will be organized around the participating institutions‟ current programs inInternational Studies and Public Policy. Each university in the consortium offers a wide range of courses related tointernational economy, international politics and international public policy. Therefore, students participating in the BESETODDMP will be encouraged to complete their core compulsory courses while they are staying at their home universities.
While they are abroad, participating students will be encouraged to take courses which focus on the host country‟s national,
regional and global challenges.
Courses will be offered in English in all consortium institutions, although students who have language competencies in thethree national languages that meet institutional and course entry prerequisites may also take courses in the national
languages (Korean, Japanese, and Chinese). The Joint Academic Board will establish the basis, standards andprocedures for recognizing credits earned overseas.
6) Student Support (Tuition waivers, counseling, internships etc.)
The waiving of host institution tuition fees for participating students has been pre-determined and agreed upon. Participating
students will pay tuition fees to their home university. No tuition fees will be paid to the BESETO institution for hostingexchange students.
Each BESETO institution will ensure that a high level of support is made available to exchange students to allow students tosuccessfully settle into their studies and life in the hosting nation with minimal distractions. All BESETO institutions willorganize a specific “welcome and orientation program” for the participating students. The participating students will also be
invited to participate in any “orientation and language programs” organized by consortium institutions for their overseas
students.
Regarding the program, a practical and comprehensive information kit will be prepared by each BESETO institutions,addressing common criteria agreed to by the administration coordinators, and disseminated to all BESETO institutions.
Efforts will be made to ensure that all eligible students are given equal opportunity to participate in the program. Each
BESETO university will organize a selection panel that will include participation by the BESETO administrative andacademic coordinators.
Finally, internship opportunities will be arranged by each BESETO institution in Korean, Japanese and Chinese companies

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(Hyundai Motors and Samsung, for instance for Korea)
7) Language Plan
Consortium institutions are committed to delivering courses taught in English. Participating students will have to prove theirproficiency in English with a test (TOEFL, IELTS, TEPS or equivalent). To ensure a good understanding of the curriculum, aminimum level of 90 IBT TOEFL for exchange students or 105 IBT TOEFL for degree students is required (or a comparable
mark in a similar test).
During their study abroad period, incoming students will be able to enrol in any national language (Korean, Japanese andChinese) courses offered at each host university.
8) Monitoring & Evaluation / Feedback Plan
A comprehensive program evaluation plan will be jointly developed by the BESETO institutions and administered by the
Joint Academic Board. This process will include the development and implementation of standardized student feedbackquestionnaires and the design of other qualitative approaches for gathering input from students, academic andadministrative staff involved in the project on how to improve the program.
The evaluation will seek feedback related to the content and quality of the courses, the content and quality of the support
services offered, as well as feedback related to the effectiveness of program operations and areas for improvement andsupplemental development.
9) Publicity/Dissemination Plan
Information on the BESETO DDMP will be disseminated through established promotional channels as well as to professors
and existing students. By January 2014, the program will be advertized globally to expand the recruitment of candidates
beyond East Asia. Part of these promotional efforts may involve combined participation in Graduate education fairs.
Participating students will be called upon to write short reports on their experiences to be used in print media andweb-based promotional campaigns. A common webpage for the program will be developed, to provide information about
the program and communication to applicants and new selected participants.
The sustainability of the program will be guaranteed through:The identification of strategies for expanding support for the program, in terms of alternative funding sources and expanding
institutional commitments.
Expanding student intake as the program matures.
Alumni support and word of mouth campaigns.
10) Cooperation with other institutions (local governments, NGOs, enterprises etc.) and Support from them
The program will be run in collaboration with many related government, public and private institutions. In particular,
concerning the internship, collaboration with the following institutions will be undertaken:
In government sectors, SNU will closely collaborate with Korea International Trade Association (KITA) and other relevant
embassies. Also SNU will seek to deliver internship opportunities to BESETO DDMP students from world famous Korean
private companies; Samsung, Hyundai and SK.

66. Capability of the Institutions and Achievements in Cooperation* Provide information on the participating Korean, Chinese, and Japanese universities(department, college, etc)
- Competitiveness of participating university in the current project field- Achievements in cooperation (conclusion of MOUs, number of students exchanged
or with conferred degrees, etc.), current status of exchange with foreign universities
including universities participating in the consortium

Graduate School ofInternational Studies,
Seoul National
University

School of International
Studies,Peking University

The Graduate School of International Studies (hereafter GSIS) was establishedin March 1, 1997 as a joint courses program with the College of Humanities,
College of Social Science, College of Business Administration, and the Collegeof Law to offer its students multi-disciplinary education and to train international
and area specialists. Since then, the GSIS became the nation's leading institution
educating international experts and area specialists and full-time member of the
Association of Professional Schools in International Affairs (APSIA). GSIS
provides 4 international programs; international commerce, international
cooperation, area studies and Korean studies at the post-graduate level. The
area studies program is the largest program offering more than 60 courses per
year with its focus on Asian studies. Coupled with Korea’s geographicalplacement as an actor and observer of East Asia’s geopolitical dynamics, the
GSIS is perceived as an educational gateway into Asia and out to the world.
While it is still young, the GSIS is proud of its achievements. Since its foundationin 1997, over 850 students have received their master’s degrees and have goneon to distinguish themselves in further research or in the public and private
sectors. In addition, the GSIS provides an executive program named “Global
Leadership Program” targeted for business leaders in Korea. GSIS has adouble-degree program with ESSEC Business School since 2001. Students who
successfully complete the program receive a Master in International Studies from
GSIS and a Master of Science in Management (M.Sc.) from ESSEC. GSIS has
MOUs with more than 40 top universities around the world and more than 60
students take advantage of the student exchange program every year toexperience living and learning abroad.
The School of International Studies (SIS) of Peking University (PKU) is the firstsuch school established among Chinese universities. It is an important teaching
and research platform devoted to the training of specialized talents ininternational studies, international political economy and diplomacy.SIS was
officially founded in 1996. However, the origins of the School can be traced backto 1960, when the Department of Political Science was established at PKU.
Three years later, it was renamed the Department of International Politics. From1996 to 1998, the Department of International Politics, the Institutes ofInternational Relations and Afro-Asian Studies merged successively, and SIS
was the final product of this process. Currently, SIS conducts three B.A.
programs. The three B.A. programs are: International Politics, Diplomacy, andInternational Political Economy. The ten M.A. programs include seven offered in
Chinese---International Politics, Diplomacy, International Relations, International
Political Economy, Comparative Political Systems, History of the Chinese
Communist Party, Scientific Socialism and International Communist Movement,
and three offered in English--- Master of International Relations, LSE-PKU
double MSc. program of International Affairs, and Sciences Po-PKU joint
program of Sustainable Development and International Relations. The five Ph.D.
programs are: International Relations, International Politics, Diplomacy,

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Comparative Political Systems, and Scientific Socialism and International
Communist Movement. SIS has 55 faculty members. In the fall semester 2010,
SIS has enrolled about 1,200 students.
The University of Tokyo’s Graduate Schools for Law and Politics andGraduate School of Economics have co-established the Graduate School of
Public Policy (GraSPP), which offers a Master of Public Policy (MPP)
degree. GraSPP aims to train students in planning, implementing andevaluating public policy, and to prepare students for careers public service.
Many Faculty of Law and Faulty of Economics graduates have in the past
become prominent government officials and influential politicians. While thistradition will likely continue, to effectively address modern-day challenges
and an ever changing and more complicated Japanese societal structure, anew, innovative approach for preparing and educating future leaders isneeded. In an era where Japan’s industrial structure is moving further
towards a service oriented framework, its population ages and birth ratecontinues to decline, and globalization demands the creation of a newinternational financial architecture, institutions of higher education
concerned with addressing these seismic shifts must adapt their approachto learning and scholarly pursuit.

Graduate School of
Public Policy,
The University ofTokyo

To this end, GraSPP’s MPP is specifically designed to address these andother issues of national, regional, and global concern. The program builds
off of a two-pillared foundation, combining theory and practice to yield aholistic approach to understanding methods of evaluation, consensus
building, policy formation and implementation. Our students graduate with atool-set that meets the gold standard of contemporary education, ready andable to meaningfully contribute to their career of choice, whether it be ingovernment, politics, mass media, or the broader private sector arena.
The two pillars are formed from
1. Balanced training in law, politics, and economics, which serve as the coreof policy planning, implementation, and evaluation.
2. Practical learning based on courses, case studies, and lectures led bypreeminent practitioners.
GraSPP joins the ranks of other prestigious University of Tokyo professional
schools, including the Law School and Medical School. While these are geared
towards producing legal and medical professionals, GraSPP aims to graduate
public policy professionals.
International Exchange
GraSPP has developed partnerships with the top-notch public policy schools in
US, Europe and Asia. Every year, about 10 students are going to study abroad
and about 10 students are coming to GraSPP from partner universities.
Double Degree Programs
School of International and Public Affairs, Columbia University (MIA/MPA)Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy, National University of Singapore (MPP)
SciencesPo Paris (MPA) to be concluded
Exchange Programs
School of International and Public Affairs, Columbia University
Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy, National University of Singapore
SciencesPo ParisInternational Relations and Pacific Studies, University of California San Diego
Hertie School of Governance
School of International Studies, Peking University (receiving only)

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