The Schwarzman Scholars experience is anchored in a rigorous and innovative Master of Global Affairs degree program at Tsinghua University, one of the country's leading universities. Drawing on the best traditions of Tsinghua and top academic institutions around the world, the curriculum bridges the academic and professional worlds to educate students about leadership and about China's expanding role in the world.
The program also provides Scholars with unparalleled learning opportunities with leaders from China and the world through high-level interactions at lectures, a workplace experience, a network of mentors, and site visits and excursions to gain a greater understanding of contemporary China.
Academic Curriculum
All students participate in a two-week for-credit Orientation program when they arrive at the College. Orientation includes information sessions on academics, activities focused on team building and intention-setting, practical elements required for living in the College and in China, and formal convocation ceremonies for both Tsinghua University and the program.
Core Courses
Students are required to take 10 credits of core courses. "Global Affairs" and "Forty Years of China’s Political, Economic and Social Reform" are compulsory for all students. In addition, students are required to take 4 credits from the “Leadership” course cluster by taking two out of the four offered courses.
| Course Name | Type | Credit | Length | Module |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Global Affairs 全球事务 |
Compulsory | 3 | 16 weeks | M1&2 |
| Forty Years of Chinese Political, Economic, and Social Reform 中国改革开放40年：政治、经济与社会领域的改革 |
Compulsory | 3 | 16 weeks | M2&3 |
| Leadership in Business 商业组织领导力 |
Leadership Cluster （4 credits) |
2 | 8 weeks | M2 |
| Leadership in Public Organization 公共组织领导力 |
Leadership Cluster （4 credits) |
2 | 5 weeks | M4 |
| Leaders and Leadership in History 历史中的领导力 |
Leadership Cluster （4 credits) |
2 | 8 weeks | M1 |
| Leading in Crisis and Disasters 危机/灾难领导力 |
Leadership Cluster （4 credits) |
2 | 8 weeks | M2 |
Elective Courses
Students must complete 8 credits, among which at least 1 credit of coursework from courses offered outside of Schwarzman College.
- Leadership in Practice
- Cutting-edge Series in Industry
- China Courses
- Economics and Business
- Public Policy
- International Studies
| Course Name | Credit | Length | Module |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leading in Higher Education 高等教育中的领导力实践 |
1 | 3 weeks | M4 |
| Leading in Civil Society Organizations – Delivering social value 民间社会组织 中的领导力实践 |
1 | 3 weeks | M1 |
| Leading in International Organizations (UN) 国际组织中的领导力实践(联合国) |
1 | 5 weeks | M2 |
| Leading in the World-Diplomatic and Military perspectives 国际关系中的领导力实践 |
1 | 3 weeks | M2 |
| Leading the Social Innovation in China 中国社会发展创新的领导力实践 |
1 | 5 weeks | M3 |
Language Course
International students are required to take one of the four Chinese Language Courses based on their language placement test results. The placement test takes place during orientation. Students from greater China (including Hong Kong, Macao and Taiwan) are required to take the following Advanced English Course.
| Course Name | Credit | Length | Module |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elementary Chinese 101 汉语101 |
2 | 8 weeks | M1 |
| Intermediate Chinese 201 汉语201 |
2 | 8 weeks | M1 |
| Pre-Advanced Chinese 301 汉语301 |
2 | 8 weeks | M1 |
| Advanced Chinese 401 汉语401 |
2 | 8 weeks | M1 |
| Advanced English 高级英语 |
2 | 8 weeks | M1 or M2 |
Capstone Project
All Schwarzman Scholars must complete a Capstone Project and give a presentation before graduation. The Capstone project is the culmination of students’ Schwarzman College experience and a comprehensive presentation of their experiential learning, academic study and personal growth throughout the program. Students will work under the guidance of a faculty advisor to conduct in-depth research, develop solutions and compose final reports on a topic of interest.
The Capstone project report should take the form of case analysis, policy analysis or academic paper and needs to be written in English.
| Course Name | Credit | Length | Module |
|---|---|---|---|
| Capstone Project 毕业论文 |
3 | Whole year | M1-M4 |
Experiential Learning Activities
Schwarzman College provides an integrated learning experience, including Capstone Project, Deep Dive, special lectures by various leaders, thematic debates, and discussions on the growth paths of leaders. The various activities help students apply what they have learned in researches and practices. Students are also given the opportunities to communicate face-to-face with elites from all walks of life. The communication with leaders from different fields provides students with the most cutting-edge management ideas, theories and views, which are the key to enhancing their quality, improving their leadership and optimizing their plans for life and career.
| Course Name | Credit | Length | Module |
|---|---|---|---|
| Schwarzman Scholars Program Orientation 入学导向 |
1 | 2 weeks | |
| Deep Dive 中国社会调查 |
2 | M1&M2 | |
| Practice in Global Leadership 全球领导力实践 |
2 | Whole year | M1-M4 |
Non-degree courses
Students can choose additional courses offered by the College or Tsinghua University as “non- degree courses” based on personal interests. Extra credits will be recorded on students’ transcripts for successfully completed non-degree courses.
a. Research Methods Course - offered by the College
To better support the Capstone Project research training, the ""Research Methods"" course is offered to students who have limited academic research backgrounds. This course will be recorded as a non-degree course credit.
Analytical Methods
| Course Name | Credit | Length | Module |
|---|---|---|---|
| Capstone Project 毕业论文 |
3 | 16 weeks | M1 and M2 |
b. Advanced Language Courses
Students who want to further improve their language skills can take corresponding higher-level language courses in different modules, and the credits will be recorded as non-degree credits.
