Program Overview

The EDPA program, which is jointly offered by PSL University and the IFF, is tailored for professionals with robust backgrounds in public affairs and industry management, and aims to cultivate exceptional leaders in public affairs and industrial development amidst the dawn of a new era. Embracing the cutting edge of international academia while remaining firmly grounded in China's reform initiatives, this program is dedicated to nurturing executive scholars with a global outlook, strategic acumen, and a penchant for innovation. Equipped with a deep understanding of international academic discourse and a knack for effectively conveying the Chinese narrative, graduates will contribute Chinese insights to the advancement of international public management theory and industrial economic theory. Furthermore, they will offer invaluable Chinese experiences to propel global sustainable development management practices forward.

Program Features

Global Landscape and Sustainable Development
Through a series of specialized, in-depth courses and high-end lectures, participants gain insights into the essence of environmental, social, economic, and corporate sustainable development. They will gain a deeper understanding of the complexity and multidimensionality of global sustainable development, and they will master key theories and analytical frameworks as they become experts in their respective fields with practical experience and profound knowledge.

 

Empirical Research and Research-Oriented
By fostering a research-oriented mindset, the program equips learners to approach challenges with scientific rigor, delving into methodologies that uncover the essence of phenomena. It hones critical thinking skills, enabling participants to pose research questions informed by real-world sustainable development practices and to innovate solutions through empirical investigation, thereby enriching management theory.

 

Guided by Elite Faculty and Global Leaders
Drawing on the expertise of esteemed professors from world-leading institutions like PSL University and Tsinghua University, as well as influential figures from the IFF and other key global organizations, participants benefit from unparalleled academic and practical insights into global sustainable development.

 

Platform Empowerment and Lifelong Networks
By bringing together distinguished government officials, visionary financiers, and pioneering entrepreneurs from China and beyond, the program empowers participants through collaborative learning facilitated by leading academic institutions in China and France as well as the global intellectual hub of the IFF. Together, they embark on a journey of shared exploration, fostering enduring connections and contributing to the evolving narrative of global sustainability."