Master’s Program: China Development Study on Corporate Social Responsibility (CDCSR)

About the Program:

As the corporate sector continues to play an increasingly important role in social development, the influence of enterprise now extends beyond national boundaries. As a result, business professionals must have a global perspective in order to better understand social development trends and needs, especially the social development conditions in developing countries and emerging markets. China’s development experience is irreplaceable in its general significance worldwide; accordingly, the development of corporate social responsibility in China can provide the world with rich examples and valuable references.

The English language Master’s Program in China Development Study on Corporate Social Responsibility (CDCSR) at the School of Social Development and Public Policy (SSDPP) is designed for those in the international community already working in this field with the purpose of improving students’ cross-cultural understanding of corporate social responsibility in order to foster future leaders, decision makers, professionals and activists that are better able to address the issue of corporate social responsibility from the perspective of social development.
  
Corporate social responsibility covers a wide range of disciplines and themes. The program is committed to an interdisciplinary approach with a P+B+S model, combining the comparative advantages of the school of public policy (P), the business school (B) and the school of social development (S) in order to develop innovative and versatile talents. 
  
In addition to course work, the degree program also includes study tours, case study discussions, academic exchanges and other methods to help students develop analytical skills in the field as well as the ability to apply research methods. All courses are taught in English by top Chinese and foreign scholars from fields relevant to corporate social responsibility. In addition, a number of practitioners from different sectors will be invited to share their hands-on expertise with the program.

Structure and Curriculum

The Program is 24 months long (three semesters of courses plus a one semester internship) and requires full-time enrollment. Students are required to complete 26 credits of coursework and 6 credits of thesis-writing. In addition to 6 core courses, which all students are required to take and which amount to 3 credits each, students need to take 4 other elective courses, amounting to 2 credits each.

Applicant Requirements 
The program is open to those who have professional work experience in CSR fields and well-trained undergraduate students majoring in any subjects relevant to development study. Generally, 20-30 students are admitted every year. 

Entry Requirements 
      Bachelor’s Degree in a social science discipline or relevant experience in development-related work; 
      TOEFL or IELTS scores are required for international students whose first language is not English: 
-Only applicants that have received an original degree from an English-taught program in previous institutions can opt-out of demonstrating English language competence; 
      Applicants with relevant experience of development work or CSR projects are preferable. 
  
Fees and Expenses 
      Tuition: RMB 98,000 in total (2-year program) 
         Living expenses in Beijing 
 -On-campus accommodation: RMB 1, 200 ~ 2,700 / month 
 -Other expenses: RMB 1, 500 / month on average 
      Health Insurance: RMB 600 / year 
  
Scholarship 
Scholarships are provided selectively on the basis of merit. 
  
How to Apply 
Step 1: Apply online at  , Online registration will be opened in February 2012.
Step 2: Send in hard copy of supporting documents 
  
Application Fee: RMB 600 (non-refundable) 
  
Supporting Documents: 
      Application Form (print out the application form with your ID photo attached) 
      C.V. 
      Personal statement (2000 words maximum) 
      Degree certificate(s) for all your previous degree(s), unless you are submitting a final transcript which confirms award of degree and final grade achieved. 
 If the original documents are not in English, you must submit certified, official translations. 
      Two academic references (One from an employer if applicable) 
      For non-native English speakers, notarized proof of English level (TOEFL, IELTS, or equivalent) 
      Sample of writing essay (preferably on a development topic) 
      Two 2-inch photos from the last 6 months (no hats, glasses or other obstructions to a full head shot allowed) 
      Copy of the photo page of your valid personal passport 
  
Deadline: The documents above must be prepared in English and mailed to the address below by June 15, 2012.

CDCSR Program at SSDPP
2020, New Main Building 
Beijing Normal University 
19 Xinjiekou Wai St. 
Haidian District 
Beijing, China 100875 

Notification 
As we review applications on a rolling basis, applicants will be notified of our decision as soon as the review process comes to the end. We highly encourage prospective students to submit applications as early as possible. The applicants will receive the final admission decision by mail and email. 
  
Contact Information 
Email: cisr@bnu.edu.cn
Tel: +86 (10) 58803995, 58803929 
Fax: +86 (10) 5880 0366