The Korea Development Institute is an autonomous economic policy think tank

Think tank

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 that was set up by the South Korean government

South Korea

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. The Institute was founded in 1971, during a period of fast economic growth

Economic growth

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, to provide research and analysis of economic policy decisions. One of its goals is to produce economic forecasts for government officials, private corporations, and the general public.

History

1997 The KDI School is founded with an authorization from the Ministry of Education and Human Resources Development

1998 Classes begin (4 programs)

1999 KOICA (Korea International Cooperation Agency) appoints the school as a partner institution

The School changes its official name from the KDI School of International Policy and Management to the KDI School of Public Policy and Management

The KDI School is designated as an APEC Education Hub (APEC Chile Conference)

2000 GMP (Global Master's Program) is established, enabling students to acquire dual degrees both at the KDI School and abroad

The 1st Special Program on Economic Policy-Making is launched

The Center for National Leadership is renamed as the Center for Executive Education

2001 The KDI School is designated as the Korean hub of the World Bank's GDLN (Global Development Learning Network)

The School launches its Ph.D. Program

2002 Master's programs are consolidated into the MPP and MBA programs

The evening Master of Business Administration (MBA) program is launched

The KDI School Alumni Association is established

2003 The e-Learning program is launched

2004 The KDI School is designated by the Ministry of Commerce, Industry and Energy
to offer a Master's in Foreign Direct Investment (MFDI) program

The Master’s in Foreign Direct Investment is established

2005 Center for Asset Management Research and Education is established

2006 Master's in Asset Management (MAM) program is launched

2009 Master of Public Policy program is expanded (MPP, MPP/ED, MPP/PM)

MPP (Master of Public Policy)

MPP	Full-time Program	Part-time Program (Residents in Korea Only)
Concentration	- Financial Markets and Regulation - Human Resource and Social Policy - International Macroeconomic Policy - International Relations and Political Economy - Public Finance and Local Administration - Real Estate and Public Policy -Trade and Industrial Policy	- Financial Markets and Regulation - Real Estate and Public Policy -Trade and Industrial Policy
Program Duration	1.5 years (4 Semesters) - Coursework: 1st year at KDI School - Thesis Writing: 2nd year in Home Country	2 years (6 Semesters)
Academic Schedule	Daytime (08:30-18:00)	Weekday Evenings (19:00-22:30) Saturdays (09:00-17:30)
Tuition	28,000,000 Won Scholarship opportunities available	28,000,000 Won

MPP/ ED (Master of Public Policy/ Economic Development)

MPP/ED	Full-time Program	Part-time Program (Residents in Korea Only)
Concentration	- Economic Policy - Management for Development	- Management for Development
Program Duration	2 years (6 Semesters) - 2 year residency at KDI School (1 year residency possible)	2 years (6 Semesters)
Academic Schedule	Daytime (08:30-18:00)	Weekday Evenings (19:00-22:30) Saturdays (09:00-17:30)
Tuition	28,000,000 Won Scholarship opportunities available	28,000,000 Won

MPP/ PM (Master of Public Policy/ Public Management)

MPP/PM	Full-time Program
Concentration	- Public Management
Program Duration	1.5 years (4 Semesters) - Coursework: 1st year at KDI School - Thesis Writing: 2nd year in Home Country
Academic Schedule	Daytime (08:30-18:00)
Tuition	28,000,000 Won Scholarship opportunities available

International Students Categorized by Nationality (Master’s & Diploma Students, 1998~2010)

No	Country	Total
1	Afghanistan	6
2	Albania	1
3	Algeria	2
4	Australia	1
5	Azerbaijan	3
6	Bangladesh	25
7	Bhutan	8
8	Bosnia and Herzegovina	1
9	Brazil	1
10	Bulgaria	2
11	Cambodia	27
12	Cameroon	1
13	Canada	11
14	Chile	1
15	China	60
16	Colombia	5
17	Costa Rica	3
18	Côte d'Ivoire	2
19	Czech Republic	11
20	Dominican Republic	1
21	Ecuador	1
22	Egypt	5
23	El Salvador	1
24	Eritrea	1
25	Ethiopia	21
26	Fiji Islands	2
27	France	7
28	Georgia	1
29	Germany	21
30	Ghana	8
31	Greece	1
32	Guatemala	5
33	Honduras	2
34	Hungary	7
35	India	3
36	Indonesia	28
37	Iran	5
38	Iraq	46
39	Kazakhstan	14
40	Kenya	4
41	Kyrgyzstan	3
42	Laos	8
43	Lithuania	2
44	Malaysia	2
45	Maldives	2
46	Mexico	2
47	Mongolia	22
48	Myanmar	12
49	Nepal	8
50	Netherlands	1
51	Nigeria	3
52	Pakistan	14
53	Palestine	1
54	Panama	1
55	Paraguay	2
56	Peru	5
57	Philippines	17
58	Poland	1
59	Romania	9
60	Russia	12
61	Serbia	1
62	Singapore	1
63	Slovakia	5
64	South Africa	2
65	Sri Lanka	8
66	Sweden	12
67	Taiwan	1
68	Tajikistan	2
69	Tanzania	5
70	Thailand	10
71	Tunisia	2
72	Turkey	3
73	Uganda	2
74	UK	2
75	Ukraine	1
76	USA	15
77	Uzbekistan	14
78	Vietnam	47
79	Zambia	1
80	Zimbabwe	2
	Total	616

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Educational Programs

The KDI School offers a Master’s Degree program, Ph.D. program, and Non-Degree programs.

Students can choose and tailor the program based on their interests and development needs. The faculty consists of international experts. Teaching emphasis is placed on analyzing real-world policy issues through case studies, interactive class discussions, and on-site field projects. In addition to the core faculty, individuals from the government, business, and other research and academic institutions are invited as guest lecturers or visiting scholars.

The student body is drawn from high-potential government officials, business managers and exceptional students from Korea and abroad.

All courses are conducted in English.

Master of Public Policy

The Master of Public Policy program was established in 1998 with a vision to foster leaders with a global perspective and an in-depth professional expertise in public policy issue areas. The program is highly regarded not only in Korea but also abroad, particularly among developing nations and foreign government officials, for its outstanding faculty and curriculum which embodies a balance of theory and practice.
After their first year of studies, students may also declare a concentration from among financial markets and regulation, human resources and social policy, international macroeconomic policy, international relations and political economy, public finance and local administration, real estate and public policy, and trade and industrial policy. The highly diverse student composition provides a unique educational environment in which both domestic and international students from all walks of life, including the government, media, and NGOs, are able to exchange ideas, knowledge and experiences.

Concentrations

• Financial Markets and Regulation
• Human Resource and Social Policy
• International Macroeconomic Policy
• International Relations and Political Economy
• Public Finance and Local Administration
• Real Estate and Public Polic
• Trade and Industrial Policy

MPP/ED (MPP in Economic Development)

The Master of Public Policy/Economic Development (MPP/ED) program is an interdisciplinary program with the following three missions. The first is to equip government officials from the developing world with the needed knowledge and tools to design better economic development policies in their respective countries. Another is to provide public and private sector managers from developing countries with the managerial and leadership skills needed to become successful business entrepreneurs. Lastly, the program intends to train professionals who wish to work in the area of development assistance.
The School’s affiliation with the Korea Development Institute (KDI) is the key strength of this program. With this affiliation, students not only have access to 60 years of Korean economic development history, but also have chances to join consulting projects managed by KDI’s Knowledge Sharing Program (KSP), which offers economic development consulting to governments in the developing world. After their first year of studies, students may declare their concentration in either economic policy or business for development

Core Courses

• Analysis of Market and Public Policy

• Development Economics: Theory and Strategy

• Korean Economic Development

MPP/PM (MPP in Public Management)

The Master of Public Policy/Public Management (MPP/PM) program is an innovative, interdisciplinary program focused on developing the strategic management and leadership skills necessary for public sector organizations. In addition to learning essential management theories and analytic tools, students gain insightful perspectives by learning through the case study method, and develop the practical skills needed to solve real-world problems, resolve conflicts, and lead organizations in the public sector. Students come from diverse international career backgrounds including government, public corporations, military, and NGOs, which allows for a rich cross-fertilization of ideas and best-practice sharing across boundaries, and helps to develop a global perspective and innovative mindset.

Core Courses

• Economic Analysis for Public Managers
• Strategic Management in the Public Sector
• Financial Management for Public Managers

Ph.D. in Public Policy

The Ph.D. Program offers doctoral degrees in Public Policy. The goal of the program is to prepare qualified candidates to conduct high-caliber research and to give them the skills they need to ascend to leadership positions in the public or private sector.
This program provides candidates with a thorough background and understanding of economic development and/or international relations. The program also equips candidates with the research skills needed to perform high-level analysis and produce cutting-edge research in their chosen field. Graduates are generally expected to move on to research positions in public policy or leadership positions in the public sector.

Scholarship Opportunities

Available to International Students Applying for Full-time Programs

Scholarships at the KDI School

Global Ambassador Fellowship

Benefits: Full tuition, monthly stipend, and round-trip airfare

Eligibility: All overseas candidates are welcome to apply

Open for: MPP, MPP/ ED, MPP/ PM

POSCO Asia Fellowship

Benefits: Full tuition, monthly stipend, and round-trip airfare

Eligibility: Government officials from most countries in Asia

Open for: MPP (Master of Public Policy)

Colombo Plan Scholarship

Benefits: Full tuition, monthly stipend, and round-trip airfare

Eligibility: Government officials from Colombo-Plan member countries

Open for: MPP (Master of Public Policy)

Please apply directly to the Colombo-Plan (http://www.colombo-plan.org; Telephone: +94 11 2381831)

KOICA Scholarship

Benefits: Full tuition, monthly stipend, and round-trip airfare

Eligibility: Government officials recommended by KOICA

Open for: MPP (Master of Public Policy)

Please apply directly to the KOICA office in your country (http://www.koica.go.kr/english/main.html)

Korean Government Scholarship Program

Benefits: Full tuition, monthly stipend, and round-trip airfare

Open for: MPP (Master of Public Policy)

Please apply directly to the NIIED (National Institute for International Education) (http://www.niied.go.kr/)

Master of Public Policy for Cultural Policy Officials

Benefits: Full tuition, monthly stipend, and round-trip airfare

Eligibility: Officials and researchers from culture-related government offices of countries in Asia, Africa, and South America

Open for: MPP (Master of Public Policy)

• Scholarship details and eligible countries are subject to change.

Monthly Cultural Events

To promote international students’ understanding of Korean culture and society, the KDI School offers them monthly cultural events such as:
•Seoul City Tour

•Korean Folk Village

•Demilitarized Zone Tour

•Local Festivals

Korea Field Research and Study

During the summer vacation, international students are offered opportunities to visit key historic and cultural sites, as well as Korea's leading industrial companies such as POSCO, Samsung, Hyundai Motor Company and the SK Refinery Plant.

Home Visiting Program

To provide an opportunity for international students to understand Korean culture and to enhance friendships and networking, the KDI School matches international students with Korean family hosts.
Hosts may either choose to invite international students to their homes or arrange a family outing with them.

International Food Festival

The International Food Festival is a special occasion to promote and celebrate diversity among students. Most international students prepare distinct native dishes of their home country for all of the KDI School students, faculty, and guests to enjoy. It provides a platform for the international student groups to present their unique customs and culture.

Sports Day

Sports Day is a time for all students and faculty to move away from the classrooms and onto the athletic field for fellowship, friendship, and community building.

Korean Language Course

The KDI School offers "Korean Language and Culture" courses every semester.
The course covers Korean language, customs and culture.

External links

• Official website
• KDI School of Public Policy and Management