2014 Master’s Degree Program on Community Development Leadership
KOICA-PSPS Master’s Degree Program in Saemaul Undong
12 October, 2014 ~ 15 February, 2016
Gyeongsan, Korea
Program Information 1
Program Information 1
CONTENTS
PART I. KOICA & SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM 02
PART II. PROGRAM OVERVIEW 06
PART III. HOW TO APPLY 07
PART IV. PROGRAM CONTENTS 12
1. ACADEMIC SCHEDULE 12
2. KOICA ORIENTATION 13
3. PSPS ORIENTATION 14
4. CURRICULUM 15
5. REGULATION FOR ACADEMIC AFFAIRS 19
6. EXTRA CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES 20
PART V. TRAINING INSTITUTE 23
1. GENERAL INFORMATION 23
2. ACCOMMODATION & FACILITIES 24
3. OTHER INFORMATION 25
PART VI. SUPPORT SERVICES 32
1. TRAVEL TO KOREA 32
2. EXPENSES FOR STUDY AND LIVING 32
3. INSURANCE 33
PART VII. REGULATIONS 36
1. PARTICIPANT'S RESPONSIBILITES 36
2. WITHDRAWALS 37
3. TEMPORAL LEAVE 37
4. ACCOMPANYING OR INVITING FAMILY 38
5. OTHERS 38
PART VIII. CONTACT 39
APPENDIX 1. BRAND NAME OF THE KOICA FELLOWSHIP PROGRMA 40
APPENDIX 2. HOW TO JOIN THE KOICA COMMUNITY 41
APPENDIX 3. HOW TO GET TO THE ICC 42
Program Information 2
PART I. KOICA & SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAMThe Korea International Cooperation Agency was founded as a government agency on April 1, 1991, to maximize the effectiveness of Korea’s grant aid programs for developing countries by implementing the government’s grant aid and technical cooperation programs.
In the past, development cooperation efforts were focused on meeting the Basic Human Needs (BHNs) of developing countries and on fostering their Human Resources Development (HRD).
However, the focus has now shifted to promoting sustainable development, strengthening partnerships with developing partners, and enhancing the local ownership of beneficiaries.
Additionally, global concerns such as the environment, poverty reduction, gender mainstreaming, and population have gained significant importance among donor countries.
Due to the continuously changing trends in development assistance efforts and practices, KOICA is striving to adapt to these changes by using its limited financial resources effectively on areas where Korea has a comparative advantage.
In particular, since Korea has the unique experience of developing from one of the poorest countries in the world to one of the most economically advanced, this knowhow is an invaluable asset that helps KOICA to efficiently support the sustainable socio-economic development of its partner countries.
Korea’s ODA Framework
Official Development Assistance (ODA) is composed of grants or concessional loans, which are provided to developing countries with the purpose of promoting economic development and welfare.
Korea’s ODA is classified into three areas: 1) bilateral aid (grant aid & technical cooperation), 2) bilateral loans, and 3) financial subscriptions and contributions to international organizations (multilateral).
Bilateral aid is comprised of technical cooperation and various types of transfer (made in cash, goods or services) with no obligation for repayment, and is implemented by KOICA under the authority of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in the Republic of Korea. Bilateral loans are provided on concessional terms under the name of the Economic Development Cooperation Fund (EDCF), implemented by the Export-Import Bank of Korea under the Ministry of Strategy and Finance. Multilateral assistance is delivered either as financial subscriptions or contributions to international organizations.
Korea's Experience and KOICA's Program for Human Resources Development
Human Resource Development (HRD) has been the most important factor in Korea's escape from the vicious cycle of poverty and underdevelopment that had existed for many decades. With scant natural resources, HRD played a vital role in modern Korea's development. Clearly, Korea has emerged as an exemplary showcase of national development powered by human resources development.
From its own development experience, Korea came to fully recognize the significance of HRD, specifically in regards to Korea's collaboration with other developing countries. With much experience and know-how in HRD, Korea can contribute greatly to the international community by sharing its unique development experience with other nations.
Since its establishment in 1991, KOICA has supported a variety of international cooperation programs for HRD, mainly in project-type aid form focusing on education and vocational training with a focus in building a foundation for HRD.
The training and expertise-sharing programs help our partner countries build administrative and technical expertise in both the public and private sectors. In order to share experience at the grassroots level, under the name of World Friends Korea, KOICA dispatches Korea Overseas Volunteers to provide services in the fields such as education, regional development, computer science, health care and nursing. Approximately 7,806 volunteers have been dispatched to 57 countries thus far.
The training program provides opportunities to individuals from developing countries to gain first-hand knowledge of Korea’s development experience. The purpose of the program is to enable the participants to apply what they learned for the development of their home country or local community. Since 1991, Koica has offered 3,106 courses to 49,020 participants from 173 countries. There are a wide range of topics covered in the training program, including administration, economic development, science and technology, information and communication technology, agriculture and health. In order to meet the changing needs of partner countries, KOICA always strives to renovate and improve its HRD programs.
Types of KOICA Training ProgramsKOICA offers five major types of training programs:
1. Country Training Program
Tailored programs that are specifically designed for an individual partner country
2. Regular Training Program
Programs that are open to any interested partner countries
3. Special Training Program
Programs that are temporarily available owing to particular commitments of the Korean as well as partner governments
4. Joint Training Program
Programs conducted in partnership with international organizations and other agencies
5. Scholarship Program
Master’s degree programs offered to individuals from partner countries
Program Information 2
PART II. PROGRAM OVERVIEWProgram Title / KOICA-Yeungnam Master’s Degree Program on Community Development Leadership
(KOICA-PSPS Master’s Degree Program in Saemaul Undong)
Program Objectives / l Educating and training policy experts and public educators who will work for the socio-economic development and the improvement of the quality of life in the developing countries
l Teaching and promoting Saemaul Undong spirits and modalities among global talents who can contribute to the ‘prosperity for all’ in the global village
l Contributing to global development and the eradication of extreme poverty in the world by sharing Korea’s Saemaul Undong experiences with poor and underdeveloped countries
Degree Name / l Master of Saemaul Studies (MSS)
l Master of Public Administration (MPA)
Duration / l 16 months (12 October 2014 ~15 February 2016)
l The graduate program of the Park Chung Hee School of Policy and Saemaul (PSPS) consists of four semesters.
l The first academic year consists of three semesters: Fall, Spring and Summer, all of which are required to be on campus to complete their coursework.
l During the last semester (Fall semester in the following year), students take ‘thesis research credit’ and write their master’s thesis or research report.
Training Institute / Park Chung Hee School of Policy and Saemaul (PSPS) at Yeungnam University, Republic of Korea (www.psps.ac.kr)
Number of
Participants / 36
Medium of Instruction / English
Program Information 2
PART IV. PROGRAM CONTENTS1. application eligibility
Candidates should:
- Be a citizen of the country which has a cooperative relationship with KOICA.
- Be a government/municipality official or a researcher / an instructor in state institute working in his/her home country with a Bachelor’s Degree or higher.
- Possibly work in regional or rural community development field for at least two year after the completion of this program.
- Be nominated by his or her Government.
- Have sufficient command of both spoken & written English to take classes conducted in English.
- Be preferably under 40 years of age in good health, both physically and mentally, to complete the program.
* Pregnancy is regarded as a disqualifying condition for participation in this program.
* Having Tuberculosis or any kind of contagious disease is regarded as a disqualifying condition for participation in this program.
- Not be a person who has been withdrawn from KOICA’s scholarship program.
* Person belonging to the institution in which candidates submitted false documents and returned to his/her country arbitrarily in the middle of SP program cannot be applied
- Have not participated in KOICA’s scholarship program or any of the Korean government’s Scholarship Program before.
- Be qualified with the requirements identified by Yeungnam University and KOICA.
2. application & selection proces
A. Application & Registration Timetable
Procedure / Date /Application period / 1 ~ 22 July 2014
Deadline for application / 22 July 2014
Documents review & Oral Interview / 1 ~ 22 August 2014
Admission Decision Result Announcement / 29 August 2014
First Day of Class / 20 October 2014
*This schedule is subject to change depending on circumstances.
* Admission results will be notified to the regional KOICA offices or Korean Embassies.
* Due Date for Application means the date all required materials must arrive at KOICA headquarters in Seongnam, Korea. Local deadline may differ in each country, so please make sure to confirm with the Korean Embassy or KOICA oversea office in your country.
B. Required Documents
No. / Documents / Submission /1 / Application Form
ㆍPlease visit http://psps.yu.ac.kr and download the application form.
ㆍPlease use the complete and formal names of the institutions and titles of diploma or degree as appeared in the documents.
ㆍApplication form includes Personal Information, Personal Statement, Statement of Academic Purpose, Official Agreement for Academic Record Verification and Agreement to Release of Personal Information / Required
2 / Certificate of Graduation (to be) / Bachelor’s Degree Diploma
ㆍDocuments without English or Korean should be submitted with translations.
ㆍPlease submit an original copy in one of the three ways in the next page to verify the authenticity of the certificates and transcripts. / Required
3 / Academic Transcripts
ㆍDocuments without English or Korean should be submitted with translations.
ㆍPlease submit an original copy in one of the three ways in the next page to verify the authenticity of the certificates and transcripts. / Required
4 / Official Report of English Proficiency Test (TOEFL/TOEIC/IELTS, etc.)
ㆍThe test results must be dated later than 1st July 2012.
ㆍIf your country’s official language is English, you do not need to submit an official English test report. / Required
5 / Recommendation Letter
ㆍThere is not a designated form for recommendation letters. ㆍPlease submit a recommendation letter in any form. / Required
6 / Photocopy of Passport
ㆍApplicants’ passport will be the basic personal information to precede applicants’ application and admission. / Required
7 / Additional Documents
ㆍOther documents, for example the Official Report of Korean Proficiency Test such as TOPIK or KLAT, and a Certificate of Employment may be considered for the screening process.
ㆍPhotocopy of both sides of Alien Registration Card if you stay in Korea / Additional
* Photocopy of Degrees and Transcripts should be submitted in one of the following ways.
No. / Students from Apostille countries / Students from other countries /1 / Apostilled by government authorities; typically by the Department of External Relations or Foreign Affairs / ertified by the issuing institution with an official seal or stamp and signature
2 / Certified by Embassy or Consulate of Republic of Korea with a seal or stamp
3 / Certified by Embassy of the applicant’s home country in Korea
Apostille countries
Region / Country /Asia / Kirgizstan, Mongol, Uzbekistan
America / Colombia, Dominica, Peru
Africa / Malawi, South Africa
C. Selection process
- Application documents including the undergraduate transcripts or academic records and the statement of academic purpose will be screened by the PSPS Admissions Committee.
- Admission decision will be based on the evaluation made by the PSPS Admissions Committee.
Schedule / Dates and Notes /Admission Decision Result Announcement / 29 August 2014
Visa Application Process / From 11 September 2014
Arrival in Korea / 12 October 2014
KOICA Orientation / 13-15 October 2014
Arrival at the PSPS / 15 October 2014
Course Registration for the 1st Semester / 6-8 October 2014
1st Semester Starts / 20 October 2014
1. Academic Schedule
Term / Schedule / Remarks /Fall Semester of 2014
(15 Weeks:
20 Oct 2014~
6 Feb 2015) / 16 Oct 2014 / PSPS Orientation / 22 Dec (Mon) University Foundation Day,
25 Dec (Thu) Christmas,
1 Jan (Thu) New Year's Day
20 Oct 2014 (Mon) / Class begins
9 Feb-1 Mar 2015 / Winter Break
23-25 Feb 2015 / Course Registration Period
Spring Semester of 2015
(16 Weeks:
2 Mar-19 June 2015) / 2 Mar 2015 (Mon) / Class begins / 5 May (Fri) Children’s Day , 25 May (Mon) Buddha’s Birthday
9-12 Mar 2015 / Apply for Supervisor Assignment
22 June-12 July 2015 / Summer Break
6-8 July 2015 / Course Registration Period
Summer Semester of 2015
(10 Weeks:
13 July-18 Sept 2015) / 13 July 2015 (Mon) / Class begins / 26-28 Sept Chuseok Holidays
21 Sept-18 Oct 2015 / Fall Break
24-28 Aug 2015 / Apply for the Comprehensive Examination
23 Sept 2015 / Comprehensive Examination
12-14 Oct 2015 / Course Registration Period
Fall Semester of 2015 (16 Weeks:
19 Oct 2015
-7 Feb 2016) / 19 Oct 2015 (Mon) / Class begins / 22 Dec (Tue) University Foundation Day,
25 Dec (Fri) Christmas,
1 Jan (Fri) New Year's Day
9-13 Nov 2015 / Apply for the pre-presentation of Thesis/Report
30 Nov-4 Dec 2015 / Pre-presentation of Thesis/Report
21-25 Dec 2015 / Submit the draft of Thesis/Report & Apply for the presentation of Thesis/Report
11-15 Jan 2016 / Presentation of Thesis/Report
22 Jan 2016 / Deadline of Thesis/Report’s Evaluation Result
1-5 Feb 2016 / Submission of Final Revised Thesis/Report
15 Feb 2016 / Graduation Ceremony
※ National Holiday (No class, Make-up classes will be arranged)
※ Academic Schedule can be changed without prior notice depending on the circumstances.
2. koica ORIENTATION
When you first arrive, there will be an orientation for 2-3 days for KOICA’s scholarship program at the ICC of KOICA. The orientation aims to provide participant with useful information on the program as well as general information on living in Korea that you will need during the program. Usually, the orientation is composed of three parts; KOICA’s welcoming session, Seoul City Excursion and Medical Check-up. The order of each part is subject to change.