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 |
| Course Name | Credit | Length | Module |
|---|---|---|---|
| Data, Computing and the Human Future 数据、计算与人类未来 |
1 | 5 weeks | M1 |
| Course Name | Credit | Length | Module |
|---|---|---|---|
| China’s Political Culture: Historical and Philosophical Perspectives 中国历史和哲学中的政治思想 |
2 | 8 weeks | M2 |
| History of Modern China, 1911-2011: A Century of Transformation | 2 | 8 weeks | M1 |
| Chinese Political Institutions 中国政治制度 |
2 | 8 weeks | M3 |
| Innovation and Entrepreneurship in China 创新与创业 |
2 | 5 weeks | M1 |
| China's International Development Cooperation: Theory, Policy and Practices 中国的发展合作理论、政策与实践 |
2 | 5 weeks | M4 |
| The History of Business and Entrepreneurship in China 中国商业与创业史 |
2 | 8 weeks | M2 |
| China's Rise in Comparative Perspective 中国崛起的比较分析 |
2 | 8 weeks | M1 |
| Course Name | Credit | Length | Module |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leading Issues in the Global Economy 中国与世界重大经济议题分析 |
2 | 8 weeks | M3 |
| Basic Legal Issues in Cross-Border Mergers and Acquisitions 跨境并购的案例分析—法律视角 |
2 | 5 weeks | M4 |
| Political Economy of Developing Countries 发展中国家政治经济学分析 |
2 | 5 weeks | M4 |
| Financial Reporting & Analysis 财务报告与分析 |
1 | 2 weeks | M3 |
| Business Sustainability Leadership in China & Globally 中外商业可持续发展领导力 |
2 | 8 weeks | M3 |
| Managing Risk: Statistical, Economic, and Cultural Perspectives 风险管理的数据、经济和文化分析 |
2 | 8 weeks | M2 |
| International Business and Development Strategies: A Modern Approach 国际商业与发展战略 |
2 | 8周 | M3 |
| Course Name | Credit | Length | Module |
|---|---|---|---|
| Comparative Governance 比较公共治理 |
2 | 8 weeks | M1 |
| Global Health Policy 全球卫生政策 |
2 | 5 weeks | M4 |
| Introduction to International Science and Technology Policy 国际科学技术政策导论 |
2 | 5 weeks | M4 |
| Clean Energy Transition 清洁能源转型 |
2 | 3 weeks | M1 |
| Strategic Planning for Not-for-Profit Organizations 非营利组织战略规划 |
1 | 2 weeks | M3 |
| Course Name | Credit | Length | Module |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leading Issues in International Relation 中国与世界重大国际议题分析 |
2 | 8 weeks | M3 |
| Global Media & Communication and China: Theories, Practices and Trends 全球媒体、传播与中国社会文化研究 |
2 | 8 weeks | M2 |
| Comparative Law in the Global Context 中国法与比较法 |
2 | 8 weeks | M1 |
| Global Governance in a Changing World Order 从世界秩序变化看全球治理 |
2 | 5 weeks | M4 |
| Regions and Regionalisms in World Politics 世界政治中的区域与区域主义 |
2 | 5 weeks | M4 |
| Public Diplomacy 公共外交 |
2 | 8 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.
