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The program spans 3-5 years, with the initial two years focusing on core course modules and specially curated courses taught by the IFF. The third year marks the commencement of independent research and the writing phase for doctoral dissertations.
The program follows a part-time weekend format, typically concentrating on a module course for 3-4 days every two months.
Chinese professors will teach in Chinese, while French or other foreign professors will teach in English or French with simultaneous Chinese translation.
Classes are conducted in small groups, and employ a mix of face-to-face instruction, workshops, study tours, and various lectures, salons, and forums.
Core Courses: IFF Beijing Center and Hong Kong Center
Overseas Study Visits: IFF Centers and Representative Offices Worldwide
Students can choose any of the following forms to write their paper:
Research paper: Written in Chinese (with English translation) or English, with one-on-one guidance from Chinese and foreign doctoral supervisors.
Academic articles: Three academic articles with defense documents, adopted by international journals and domestic B+or above journals
Or resubmit for recommendation.
Academic monograph: an academic monograph book or scientific narrative article.
Bidirectional selection of Chinese and French doctoral supervisors
Based on research areas, language proficiency, or other factors, students can choose a Chinese professor or a foreign professor as their thesis doctoral supervisor. The doctoral supervisor usually comes from PSL Paris 9 University IFF、 Tsinghua University or other internationally renowned universities and research institutions.
Executive Doctorate in Public Affairs
Upon completing all courses and passing the required assessments, students become eligible to participate in doctoral dissertation defense. Students who successfully defend their doctoral theses will be conferred an EDPA degree by Paris Dauphine University - PSL, a degree which is recognized globally. Students who complete the EDPA doctoral program in China will have the same academic rights as those who obtain their degrees from Paris Dauphine University - PSL.
Certificate of IFF Global Sustainable Development Leadership
Member of the IFF Sustainable Development Committee (application and qualification review required)
Researcher at the IFF Global Sustainable Development Research Institute (application and qualification review required)