Global e policy and e government

Program Information

2015 KOICA – SKKU Master's Degree Program in

Global e-Policy and e-Government

July 31, 2015 - July 29, 2016

Seoul & Seongnam, Korea

Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA)

Graduate School of Governance, SungKyunKwan University

*Participants are strongly advised to thoroughly read and follow the provided instructions in the Program Information.*

2015

CONTENTS

PART I. KOICA & SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM 03

PART II. PROGRAM OVERVIEW 08

PART III. HOW TO APPLY 09

PART IV. PROGRAM CONTENTS 17 1. ACADEMIC SCHEDULE 17

2. ORIENTATION

3. CURRICULUM

4. EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES 21

5. KOICA-SKKU SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM REGULATIONS 25

PART V. TRAINING INSTITUTE 28 1. GENERAL INFORMAION 28

2. OTHER INFORMATION 33

PART VI. SUPPORT SERVICE 40 1. TRAVEL TO KOREA 40

2. EXPENSES FOR STUDY AND LIVING 40

3. INSURANCE

PART VII. REGULATIONS 43 1. PARTICIPANT'S RESPONSIBILITES 43

2. WITHDRAWALS

3. TEMPORAL LEAVE

4. ACCOMPANYING OR INVITING FAMILY 45

5. OTHERS

PART VIII. CONTACTS

APPENDIX 1. Brand Name of the KOICA Fellowship Program

APPENDIX 2. Fellows’ Facebook & Twitter

APPENDIX 3. Map of Korea APPENDIX 3. How to get to the ICC

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Program Information 1

Part I KOICA & SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM

The Korea International Cooperation Agency was founded as a government agency

on April 1, 1991, to maximize the effectiveness of Korea’s grant aid programs for

developing countries by implementing the government’s grant aid and technical

cooperation programs.

In the past, development cooperation efforts were focused on meeting the Basic

Human Needs (BHNs) of developing countries and on fostering their Human

Resources Development (HRD).

However, the focus has now shifted to promoting sustainable development,

strengthening partnerships with developing partners, and enhancing the local

ownership of beneficiaries.

Additionally, global concerns such as the environment, poverty reduction, gender

mainstreaming, and population have gained significant importance among donor

countries.

Due to the continuously changing trends in development assistance efforts and

practices, KOICA is striving to adapt to these changes by using its limited financial

resources effectively on areas where Korea has a comparative advantage.

In particular, since Korea has the unique experience of developing from one of the

poorest countries in the world to one of the most economically advanced, this

knowhow is an invaluable asset that helps KOICA to efficiently support the

sustainable socio-economic development of its partner countries.


Korea’s ODA Framework

Official Development Assistance (ODA) is composed of grants or concessional loans,

which are provided to developing countries with the purpose of promoting economic

development and welfare.

Korea’s ODA is classified into three areas: 1) bilateral aid (grant aid & technical

cooperation), 2) bilateral loans, and 3) financial subscriptions and contributions to

international organizations (multilateral).

Bilateral aid is comprised of technical cooperation and various types of transfer

(made in cash, goods or services) with no obligation for repayment, and is

implemented by KOICA under the authority of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in the

Republic of Korea. Bilateral loans are provided on concessional terms under the

name of the Economic Development Cooperation Fund (EDCF), implemented by the

Export-Import Bank of Korea under the Ministry of Strategy and Finance. Multilateral

assistance is delivered either as financial subscriptions or contributions to

international organizations.


Korea's Experience and KOICA's Program for Human Resources Development

Human Resource Development (HRD) has been the most important factor in Korea's

escape from the vicious cycle of poverty and underdevelopment that had existed for

many decades. With scant natural resources, HRD played a vital role in modern

Korea's development. Clearly, Korea has emerged as an exemplary showcase of

national development powered by human resources development.

From its own development experience, Korea came to fully recognize the significance of

HRD, specifically in regards to Korea's collaboration with other developing countries.

With much experience and know-how in HRD, Korea can contribute greatly to the

international community by sharing its unique development experience with other nations.

Since its establishment in 1991, KOICA has supported a variety of international

cooperation programs for HRD, mainly in project-type aid form focusing on education

and vocational training with a focus in building a foundation for HRD.

The training and expertise-sharing programs help our partner countries build

administrative and technical expertise in both the public and private sectors. In order

to share experience at the grassroots level, under the name of World Friends Korea,

KOICA dispatches Korea Overseas Volunteers to provide services in the fields such

as education, regional development, computer science, health care and nursing.

Approximately 7,806 volunteers have been dispatched to 57 countries thus far.

The training program provides opportunities to individuals from developing countries

to gain first-hand knowledge of Korea’s development experience. The purpose of the

program is to enable the participants to apply what they learned for the development

of their home country or local community. Since 1991, KOICA has offered 3,410

courses to 53,810 participants from 173 countries. There are a wide range of topics

covered in the training program, including administration, economic development,

science and technology, information and communication technology, agriculture and

health. In order to meet the changing needs of partner countries, KOICA always

strives to renovate and improve its HRD programs.


Types of KOICA Training Programs

KOICA offers five major types of training programs:

1. Country Training Program

Tailored programs that are specifically designed for an individual partner country

2. Regular Training Program

Programs that are open to any interested partner countries

3. Special Training Program

Programs that are temporarily available owing to particular commitments of the Korean as

well as partner governments

4. Joint Training Program

Programs conducted in partnership with international organizations and other agencies

5. Scholarship Program (SP)

Master’s degree programs offered to individuals from partner countries


KOICA's Scholarship Program

With a mission to nurture talented students from developing countries, KOICA invites

high-caliber students from developing countries and helps them gain professional

and systematic knowledge that will play a key role in their home country’s

development.

To accomplish this mission, KOICA has been operating master’s degree courses

with leading Korean universities in the fields of economics, trade, women’s

empowerment, rural development, etc.

In particular, this program has significantly strengthened the relationships between

Korea and the students’ home countries. Students, who have been given an

opportunity to see Korea’s experience in poverty reduction and socio-economic

development, will gain a deeper understanding of Korea and contribute to the future

social, political and economic ties between the two nations.

From 1997 to 2013, the program has assisted a total of 1,854 students through 92

courses. In addition, as of 2014, 290 participants will participate in 16 master’s

degree programs at 16 Korean universities.

KOICA Scholarship Program is fully committed to the Millennium Development Goals

(MDGs) and is determined to expand its efforts to nurture future talents from

developing countries to promote their countries’ sustainable economic growth and

social development.


Part II PROGRAM OVERVIEW

1. Title: Master's Degree Program in Global e-Policy and e-Government

2. Duration

- Stay duration: July 31(Fri.), 2015 – July 29(Fri.) 2016 (12 months in Korea)

- The diploma will be issued in February 2017 in accordance to the university

regulation

3. Objectives

- To conduct academic research in order to enhance the understanding of e-Policy

& e-Government as well as capabilities of public administration and public policy.

- To educate the future leaders, executives or senior managers in government and

civic organizations who can effectively meet the challenges of the globalizing

world.

- To provide professional services to public and private sector organizations in

order to facilitate democratic processes and market mechanism.

- To share the Korean successful experience and knowledge with other developing

countries, which would enhance their ability to further their expertise in the areas

of economic development and quality of life.

4. Number of Participants: 19 participants

5. Medium of Instruction: English

6. Venue: Seoul & Seongnam, South Korea

7. Training Institution

Graduate School of Governance, Sungkyunkwan University

(http://gsg.skku.edu/eng)


Part III HOW TO APPLY

1. APPLICATION ELIGIBILITY

Candidates should:

- Be a citizen of the country which has a cooperative relationship with KOICA.

- Be a senior level of government officer or an executive employee in public

sectors or a researcher in state institutes working in his/her home country with

a Bachelor’s Degree or higher

* Private sector employees are not eligible

- Be nominated by his or her Government

- Be required to have experiences or careers in the government at least 5 years

when he/she is nominated

- Have a good command of both spoken and written English to take classes

conducted entirely in English and to be able to write academic reports and

theses in English.

- Possibly work in the international development field for at least one year after

the completion of this M.A. program

- Be preferably under 40 years of age in good health, both physically and

mentally, to complete the program.

* Pregnancy is regarded as a disqualifying condition for participation in this program

* Having a Tuberculosis or any kind of contagious disease is regarded as a

disqualifying condition for participation in this program

- Have not participated in KOICA’s scholarship program or any of the Korean

government’s Scholarship Program before(Master’s degree program).

- Not be a person who has withdrawn from KOICA’s scholarship program.

*Person belonging to the institution in which candidates submitted false

documents and returned to his/her country arbitrarily in the middle of SP

program cannot be applied

- Be qualified with the requirements identified by SungKyunKwan University

and KOICA.


2. APPLICATION PRECEDURE

A. Admission Process

- Round 1 : Evaluation of Application Package

- Round 2 : Phone Interview

Round 1 : Evaluation of Application Package

Documents to be Submitted

1. KOICA application form

2. Completed Application Form of GSG of SungKyunKwan University.

(Including a recommendation letter and letter of consent)

3. Curriculum Vitae

4. Cover Letter (a personal statement) (if applicable)

5. Essay (including all the information below in free format)

Explain your current job briefly.

Relating with your job and experience, write a preliminary (potential)

Master’s thesis title and subject (theme) on e-Policy & e-

Government.

What are the major problems in your country in the field of IT(or e-

Government or e-Administration)-Nationally or relating with your job?

What could be your primary study (research) question?

How are you going to address those problems? What kinds of

methodologies could you possibly think of?

What would be your study (research) process?

What would be the possible research findings (results)?

What are the policy (practical) and/or theoretical implications?

What would be a concrete action plan (road map) to solve

those problems or to enhance your national

competitiveness?


6. Sealed official Undergraduate Academic Transcript

7. Photocopied college diplomas or proof of prospective graduation

8. Score Reports for either official TOEFL or IELTS score (if available)

- The most recent scores are preferred, and must be less than two

years from the application deadline.

- Exemption: International students whose native language is English

or who have received a BA or MA from an accredited English-

speaking institution

9. Certificate of Employment (if available)

10. Two passport-size photos

11. Copy of passport

※ All documents (Diplomas, Transcripts, Statement of Purpose,

Recommendation Letters, etc.) must be original in English.

※ Every document we listed as application package are very

important for evaluation. If there are missing in them (in particular,

Essay), you may have some disadvantage in the process. Please

make them clear to read.

* Important notes for all applicants:

1. All forms should be typed in English and all the supporting documents should be

in English. Documents in any other language should be accompanied by a

notarized English translation.

2. Original documents should be submitted. Should they be unavailable, however,

copies must be authorized by the originating institution before they are submitted.

3. If any of the submitted materials contain false information, admission will be

rescinded.

4. Applicants whose forms and supporting documents are incomplete or

unsatisfactory will be disqualified from the admission process.


5. Applicants should take full responsibility for any disadvantage due to the mistakes

or omissions on the application.

Round 2 : Phone Interview(only passed Round 1)

An interview will be conducted only for those applicants who have passed

Round 1.

The phone interview will be conducted in English.

Main purpose of Phone Interview is to evaluate applicants’ English skill in

both speaking and listening level required to successfully complete the

Master’s Degree Program of SKKU.

The applicants’ educational goals, leadership potential, fluency in English,

etc. will be also evaluated.

Phone interview WILL ONLY be take place at KOICA office or Korean

Embassy.

B. Application & Registration Timetable*

Procedure Dates

Closing Date for Application April 3, 2015

Review & Evaluation of Document April 6 – April 17, 2015

Phone Interview May 4 – May 8, 2015

Medical Check-up May 22 – June 15, 2015

Admission Announcement June 15, 2015

Arrival in Korea July 31, 2015

* Please note that dates are subject to change.

* Admissions results will be notified to the regional KOICA offices or Korea

Embassies.

* Closing Date for Application: The date all required materials must arrive at KOICA

headquarters in Seongnam, Korea. Local deadlines may differ in each country so

please make sure to confirm with the Embassy or KOICA office in your country.


* The status as the participant for KOICA’s Scholarship Program will be finalized and

the acceptance for the program will be confirmed after the medical checkup.

C. Medical Check-up

Candidates who have passed the interview and written exam must receive an

additional medical checkup at the local hospital "designated by KOICA". The

hospital reservation and related information will be notified to the candidates

individually by an organization responsible for arranging checkup schedule (TBD).

Medical checkup fees will be fully covered by KOICA but the transportation fee has

to be covered by the candidates themselves (please remember that transportation

and accommodation fees will not be reimbursed).

The medical check-up results will identify the candidates’ health conditions, and

KOICA will verify factors that hamper the completion of the scholarship program.

The final acceptance of the program will be confirmed after the medical checkup

results are examined.

Upon request, individual medical checkup results can be provided by the KOICA

program manager at least two weeks after the completion of medical checkup.


Part IV PROGRAM CONTENTS

1. ACADEMIC SCHEDULE

Date Contents Place

July 31, 2015 Arrival KOICA

Aug 1~4, 2015 KOICA Orientation KOICA

Aug 5, 2015 SKKU Orientation SKKU

Aug 5 – Aug 21, 2015 Preliminary Session SKKU

Aug 31 – Dec 18, 2015 Fall Semester (1st semester) SKKU

Jan 5 – Feb 27, 2016 Winter Semester (2nd semester) SKKU

Mar 2 – Jun 19, 2016 Spring Semester (3rd semester) SKKU

2nd

week of Jun, 2016 Thesis Seminar SKKU

End of Jun – Mid July, 2016

International Summer Semester SKKU

July, 2017 Closing ceremony

July 17, 2017 Departure

* The above schedule is subject to change.

**A detailed program schedule will be provided upon arrival.

2. ORIENTATION

When you first arrive, there will be an orientation for 2-3 days for KOICA’s

Scholarship Program at the KOICA International Cooperation Center (ICC). The

orientation aims to provide participants with useful information on the program as

well as general information on living in Korea that you will need during the program.

Usually, the orientation is composed of three parts: KOICA’s welcoming session, a

Seoul City Tour and a medical checkup. The order of each part is subject to change.


A. KOICA’S WELCOMING SESSION

In the first part of the orientation, you will have a welcoming session which includes

KOICA’s welcoming reception, an introduction of KOICA and a course outline.

Through this session, you can have an overview of the Scholarship Program.

Lectures about Korean culture and basic Korean language, as well as general

information regarding daily life in Korea, will also be delivered in this session.

B. SEOUL CITY TOUR

KOICA provides a Seoul City Tour to every participant of the training program. Seoul

is the capital of Korea. You will have a chance to visit the cultural heritage sites and

downtown area of Seoul. The tour will help you get accustomed to the new culture

and surroundings in Korea.

C. MEDICAL CHECKUP

KOICA will implement a medical checkup after participants’ arrival in Korea to be

assured of their health condition. After the medical checkup, KOICA will officially

accept each participant as a KOICA trainee for the program. If any case, including

AIDS or pregnancy which may hamper the scholarship in Korea is found in the

medical checkup, the participant will be required to return home. The status as a

participant for KOICA’s Scholarship Program will be finalized and the acceptance for

the program will be confirmed after the medical checkup.

PREPARATORY SESSION Starting from July 28, 2014, before the academic year

begins, the SKKU will offer a pre-session on Korean Culture and Languages. During

pre-session, students will learn survival Korean language intensively and a few hours

of Korean culture and history, including several field trips to historical and cultural

sites of Korea.

REGULAR SEMESTERS AND SESSIONS The KOICA-SKKU program runs for four

regular semesters: Fall Semester, Winter Session, Spring Semester, and Fall Semester.

Students MUST take all semesters provided by SKKU during their study period in

Korea. When students want to take some break, it will only be allowed when there are

no academic activities going on.


3. CURRICULUM

A. Credits Completed per Semester and Requirements for Graduation

Pre-Session

Fall Semester

Winter Semester

Spring Semester

Summer School

Thesis Semester

Total

Jul-Aug Sep-Dec Dec-Feb Mar-Jun July

(1month) Jul-Dec

Pre-requis

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Korean Language

Required

Special Lecture

Distinguished experts from public agency

Required Courses

Concentration Requirements

12 credits 9 credits 6 credits 27

credits

Elective Courses 6 credits 12 credits 18

credits

Thesis Writing

Total 18 credits 9 credits 18 credits 45

credits

* The above requirements are subject to change.

- 12 months of residency (Total: 4 semesters)

- Minimum grade point average for graduation: B (3.0/4.5)

- Minimum grade in functional major requirement courses: B for each course

- Minimum grade for other courses: B

- Minimum credit for graduation: 33

- Maximum credit for Fall and Spring semester: 15

- Students who received a grade of “F” cannot retake the same course.

- In principle, the thesis semester (from July) falls in out-of-residency period(i.e.

back in home country). In practice, however, students are strongly recommended

to submit their draft thesis before returning home. The extension of thesis writing

periods will be offered only in exceptional cases. The participants will receive their

Master’s Degree Diploma after they go back to their country, upon successful

completion and acceptance of a Master’s thesis.


B. Curriculum and Credits

Session Code

(credit) Subject Remarks

Pre-Session

Required (N.A.)

Knowledge Based Society: e-Policy & e-Government

Korean Language, Korean Government & Governance

Non-Curricular Programs

Special Lectures, Study visit

Fall (1st

Session)

Required (12 credits)

E-Government & Public Policy Management Science & Statistical Method

Research Method e-Government Colloquium

Elective (6 credits)

Government Regulation Public Management in Korea: Research and Practice

Select

1 courses

Winter (2nd

Session)


e-Policy & e-Government: Implementation Practice

Internship Program Information Policy Colloquium

Spring (3rd

Session)


Knowledge Based Society Colloquium E-Policy & E-Strategy

Elective (12 credits)

National Balanced Development Dynamics of Public Policy Process Seminar in Human Resource Management

Policy Evaluation Seminar

Select 3 courses

* The above curriculum is subject to change.


C. A list of Courses available for KOICA-SKKU SP

* Required/Elective courses of International Development Studies

Subject Description

E-Policy & E-Strategy

This seminar concerns on 'e-policy and e-strategy' which is a infra-policy in the knowledge based society. This course aim to search for a new paradigm of e-Government and e-Strategy facing the Smart revolution and knowledge society in this 21st century. This course discusses overall theory and strategy on the general policy which enable change into the knowledge based society. In specific, students will analyze domestic as well as foreign cases of e-policy based on the general theories and suggest practical strategies. Thus, it is as an attempt to answer these kinds of academic as well as practical questions.

Government Regulation

This course discusses the economic and political reasons of government regulation and the characteristics of regulatory types of economic regulation and social regulation. The course also evaluates deregulation, market-based regulation, and regulatory impact analysis.

Seminar in Human Resource

Management

Essentially, this course is an in-depth analysis of the literature, problems, and directions of public human resource management issues. Topics may include: 1) Core Functions in Human Resources: planning, classification, recruitment, selection, compensation, benefits, performance evaluation and assessment, human resource information systems (HRIS), human resource development (HRD), discipline, and termination; 2) Core Issues in Human Resources: civil service systems, and reforms, labor relations, affirmative action and diversity, employee assistance program, merit system, misclassification, and political neutrality; and 3) Core Theories in Human Resources Management: public service motivation (PSM), self-determination theory (SDT), goal-setting theory, expectancy theory, equity theory, Herzberg’s two-factor theory and McGregor’s theory X and Y, etc.

e-Government: Colloquium

e-Government Colloquium deals with various theories and policy dimension of e-Government. In this Colloquium each student is required to analyze the e-Government related case in his/her own country with comparative perspectives of Korean Cases.

Management Science and

Statiscal Method

This course introduces the techniques and tools of the Management Science. It covers linear programming, goal programming, PERT, cost-benefit analysis, decision analysis, and other methods which can be applied into public management.


E-Government & Public Policy

This course aims to provide the logic of policy response to the realistic situation of social problems. The course deals with theory, techniques, and cases of policy formulation process divided into problem recognition, agenda setting, policy goals, alternatives selection, and implementation strategy. The emphasis is also put on the policy formulation system of Korean government. It will combine some kind of case studies of Korea government with proactive discussion. It will be helpful for the students as a experts of e-government and e-strategy.

e-Policy ＆ e-

Government:

Implementation ＆

Practice

This course aims to provide the logic of policy response to the realistic situation of social problems. The course deals with theory, techniques, and cases of policy formulation process divided into problem recognition, agenda setting, policy goals, alternatives selection, and implementation strategy. The emphasis is also put on the policy formulation system of Korean government.

Knowledge Based

Society: e-Policy ＆

e-Government

This Seminar concentrates on the rapid developments in the knowledge-based society and its technologies that play a major role in shaping future political, economic and human dimensions in the 21st century. The purpose of the seminar is to examine the main economic, political, cultural, legal and technical forces generated by Information and Knowledge Revolution, for which new e-Policy and e-Governance must be developed.

Internship I Students experience real business or government world and have an opportunity to apply knowledge and theories learned in the class.

National Balanced Development

This course covers theories and practices in association with national or regional balanced development issues. The course discusses concepts of national balanced developments and causal relationships of regional disparity taking into account the cases of prosperous and depressed regions or cities.

e-Policy Colloquium

e-Policy Colloquium deals with various theories and policy dimension of e-Policy. In this Colloquium each student is required to analyze the e-Policy related case in his/her own country with comparative perspectives of Korean Cases.


Public Management in Korea: Research

and Practice

As an example of the application of topics and concepts covered in this course in governmental management, a number of public agencies now conduct regular surveys of their employees to assess their work satisfaction and work attitudes and to seek ways of enhancing them. Government,nonprofit,and business organizations increasingly engage in such efforts as releasing reports of employee needs and suggestions identified from the regularly conducted employee surveys, and how the organization's leadership has responded to them. The course will cover numerous theories, abstract concepts, and tools and techniques (such as questionnaire measures of the concepts) pertaining to the topics listed below. It will also cover practical application of those concepts in Korea through case examples and discussions, and self-assessment exercises. Courses such as this one are offered in virtually every reputable and accredited graduate program in business administration, public administration, nonprofit administration, educational administration, and other forms of administration. The ubiquity of such courses and the elaborate development of the topic reflect the widespread conviction that this body of knowledge helps people prepare for leadership positions and other important roles in organizations.

Research Methods

This course has made to help students prepare the master's or doctoral thesis. Students would be trained about the methodologies which are required when he/she writes a paper. Therefore this course makes students facilitate the understanding about qualitative, historical and comparative methodologies. Then students would be trained about how to design the thesis, refer to literatures, draw up the questionnaire, interview and have an on-the-spot survey. Finally they would write the paper as the methodologies through the course.

Dynamics of Public Policy Process

This course deals with the circular nature of policy process: agenda setting, policy formation, implementation, evaluation, and termination. It also covers its dynamic nature resulting from the interaction of multiple stakeholders participating in the policy process.

Policy Evaluation Seminar

The main purpose of this seminar is to provide substantive knowledge and methods for the evaluation of public policy. We discuss not only analytical evaluation as scientific research activities but also institutionalized evaluation as an administrative control mechanism of the Korean government..


D. Performance Management & Development

Management by Objectives (MBO) and Performance Appraisal

As a new approach in evaluating the GMPA participants, the MBO approach will be

adapted to reflect proactive program management. As a principle, MBO is a result-

oriented approach that encourages active participation of all stakeholders in the

program. Specifically, the performance evaluation strategy will require participants

to identify tangible goals while in the duration of the program. An academic

supervisor will ensure that participants are properly guided in the form of goals and

objectives, supporting achieve desired outcomes and evaluating their performance

on the determined objectives. Figure 1 presents the MBO process.

Priary flow

Figure 1. The Process of Management by Objectives


The performance plan requires completing three major areas (tracks) of

responsibility for the participants. A performance goal is defined in each track: (a)

Research Track—Track 1, (b) Academic Track—Track 2, and (c) Activity Track—

Track 3. The academic supervisor will evaluate the participant’s progress in

Tracks 1 and 2 towards his/her goal in four phases. The GMPA office through the

GMPA Dean and Program Director will help give an evaluation on Track 3 as they

coordinate invitations from KOICA and plan and execute activities for the

participants. Also note that the evaluation will not be rated in a numeric value;

rather three colors —green (excellent), yellow (satisfactory), and red

(unsatisfactory)— will be assigned, and written comments on the goal

achievements will be provided in each track (See Table 2).

Performance Evaluation Criteria

The participants’ success in achieving the performance objectives will be evaluated

with the following criteria (see also Table 1):

a. Research Track (Track 1)

• Completion of research plan. As the program is into e-Government and e-

Policy, the research agenda must at least center on e-Government research

and/or its specific service, strengthening public administration capacity, etc.

• Completion of thesis proposal and thesis. The thesis is a result of the 1-year

educational and training program offered in GSG-SKKU.

• Participation in domestic or international conferences on public policy, public

administration, eGovernment, or other related activities.

b. Academic Track (Track 2)

• A grade equal or higher than A in each course enrolled.

• Completion of International Summer Semester (ISS). This summer program of

SKKU offers various courses taught by internationally outstanding scholars.

• Excellence in in-campus behaviors. . The demeanor of the participants will be

evaluated in multi-aspects, for example, their in-campus behaviors,

deportments, manners, or conducts.


c. Activity Track (Track 3)

• 100% participation is expected in various activities which are planned and

executed by KOICA and GMPA offices.

• Experience to various e-Government systems available in Korea.

• Learning the principles and strategies in the development of Korean e-

Government systems.

• Excellence in off-and-in-campus behaviors. Participant’s total demeanor

during the conduct of activities and/or their entire stay in Korea.

Table 1. Four-Phased Evaluation Criteria

Sub-Activity

Tracks

Goal-Setting Phase

Preparation Stage Phase 1 Phase 2 Phase 3

Track 1:

Research

Identification, presentation, and

submission of research agenda.

Submission and presentation of research plan.

Completion of thesis proposal.

Completion and submission of thesis;

Participation in domestic or international

conferences on public policy, public

administration, e-Government, or other

related activities.

Track 2:

Academic

Participation in the preliminary seminars;

identification of possible elective

courses.

To get a mark of not less than A in

all courses enrolled in the fall

semester; excellent in-

campus demeanor.

Completion of Internship

Program; get a mark of not less

than A in all enrolled courses

in winter semester;

excellent in-campus

demeanor.

Completion of International Summer Semester (ISS); get a mark of not less than A in all enrolled courses

in winter semester; excellent in-campus

demeanor.

Track 3:

Activity

Participation in all activities planned and executed by KOICA, GMPA

Office; exposure and learning the

Korean e-Government system

and strategies; excellent off-and-in-campus demeanor.



Korean e-Government system and strategies;

excellent off-and-in-campus demeanor.



Korean e-Government system and strategies;

excellent off-and-in-campus demeanor.

Participation in all activities planned and executed by KOICA,

GMPA Office; exposure and learning

the Korean e-Government system

and strategies; excellent off-and-in-campus demeanor.


Color-Performance Management Board. Performance will be monitored and

measured through a color-coding system. This scheme will provide a regular

check-up of individual research, academic, and activities; and will be able to

arrest issues that will help the participant(s) to keep in the right track of the

program (See Table 2).

Table 2. Performance Management Board

Sub-Activity

Tracks

Goal-Setting Phase

Preparation Stage Aug

Phase 1 Sept - Dec

Phase 2 Jan - Feb

Phase 3 Mar - Jul

Track 1: Research

Track 2: Academic

Track 3: Activity

Green (Excellent), Yellow (Average), Red (Unsatisfactory)

Note: Green (70%-100%), Yellow (40%-69%), Red (0%-39%)


4. EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES

A. Field Trips (Sites may be subject to change)

- Industrial sites: Samsung Electronics, Sangam Digital Media City, SK Telecom,

Hyun dai Motors, Hyundai Heavy Industries, POSCO, etc.

- Cultural sites: Gyeongju historical Monument Place, Insadong, Folk village,

Gyeongbok Palace, Cheongyecheon, National Museum of Korea, etc.

- Public Offices sites: Seoul Metropolitan Emergency Operations Center, Seoul

Transportation Operation System center, National Tax Service, Ministry of Public

Administration & Security, Ubiquitous Dream Hall, The Public Procurement

Service, etc.

B. Events

- Welcome Ceremony and Orientation

- Culture Day

- Final Evaluation Workshop (every semester)

- Intramural Athletics (Fall semester)

- Field Trip (Every semester)

- Cultural Visit

- Global Campus Tour

- Conference of e-Government & e-Policy Studies

- Regular Meeting with Professors (e.g., thesis meeting, MBO evaluation)

- Host Family Program

- Completion Ceremony

5. KOICA-SKKU SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM REGULATIONS

A. All KOICA-SKKU students should reside in the Dormitory of the University.

- Students have to share the room with other student

(2 rooms for 2 people and 1 room for 1 people, arbitrary distribution)

- Images of Dormitory


Migaon-vill, recently built, is a student dormitory that can accommodate about 128

people. Each unit is supplied with a LAN cable able to provide use of Internet and

e-mail on hand and has 3 rooms, 2 shower rooms, 1 living room and 1 kitchen.

Each room is furnished with beds, desks, cabinets and air conditioner.

B. Students who received a grade of “F” cannot retake the course again.

C. Other Regulations

If the participant violates any of the following rules during his or her stay in Korea,

the participant’s status as a KOICA SP participant will be suspended.

Participants are required:

- to follow the training program to the best of their ability and abide by the rules of

the training institute

- to maintain the grade at the level required by the school for the scholarship

students

- to refrain from engaging in political activities, or any form of employment for profit

or gain

- to return to their home country upon completion of their training program


- not to extend the length of their training program or stay for personal

convenience

- not to bring family members(dependents) to Korea or country of training

- to accept that the Korean Government is not liable for any damage or loss of their

personal property

- to accept that the Korean Government will not assume any responsibility for

illness, injury, or death arising from extracurricular activities, willful misconduct, or

undisclosed pre-existing medical conditions

- to carry out such instructions and abide by such conditions as may be stipulated

by the Korean Government in respect to the training program


Part V TRAINING INSTITUTION

1. GENERAL INFORMATION

❏SUNGKYUNKWAN UNIVERSITY

Sungkyunkwan is synonymous with both

tradition and innovation in education. The

literal meaning of the University's name is

'an institution for building a harmonious

society' of perfected human beings. The

founding philosophy of Old

Sungkyunkwan is needed as much as

ever today, in an era of technological

advancement that seems devoid of

humanity. The University's faculties of

more than 1,000 are committed to quality

teaching and research, offering students a

challenging environment for intellectual

and personal growth.

Old Sungkyunkwan was founded over 600

years ago by royal decree to promote the

scholarship in Confucianism. As a nation's highest educational institution, Old

Sungkyunkwan went through vicissitudes with the country it served over the

centuries. It would be misleading, however, to view the University merely in the

context of its pre-modern history. What the University has achieved in the past fifty

years meets and exceeds that of the five hundred years preceding our current

century.

After World War II, with the emergence of the Republic of Korea, Old

Sungkyunkwan underwent a renaissance as a private university. As Korea

modernized and underwent social and economic reforms, the University grew

rapidly to address the diverse demands of the advancing country. Though a long


history alone cannot

guarantee the excellence of

an institution, the rich culture,

which exudes from a long

tradition, is surely a unique

and valuable asset of the

University. In addition, we take

pride in the University's

innovative spirit; as a result of

the long efforts to place

natural sciences on an equal

footing with our strong foundation in humanities, we now operate two campuses:

the Humanities and Social Sciences Campus and the Natural Sciences Campus.

Based on a highly successful partnership with Samsung who has generously

funded several core initiatives, the University has been rapidly developing and

prospering since 1996.

❏GRADUATE SCHOOL OF GOVERNANCE

Graduate School of Governance is specialty graduate program with a goal to train

students as cooperative leaders, and integrated elite who can mediate among

people, a scholar who can harmonize ideals with reality and persons of pragmatic

minds. In addition, GSG will establish an "Academy of Governance Studies" which

would constitute the governances’ "Think Tank".

GSG cultivates students of leaders and statesman in here with such schools as the

J. F. Kennedy School of Government at Harvard University and ENA in France.

GSG is rich in human capital (ministers of 8 members, the directors of a bureau of

70 members, the professors and researchers of 50 members, a provincial governor,

4 members of vice- minister, and administrative official of 240 members).

Internally, GSG provides students with scholarship and various work study

programs such as research assistant, teaching assistant, research worker and

Internships in citizens' groups.


The classes are operated on a full time bases and are conducted during the day

and night. Teaching methodology constitutes team teaching, cooperative learning,

Cyber lectures.

GSG gives preference to students who embrace greater self-development who are

pioneers of change.

If you want to see more details about GSG,

please visit here: http://gsg.skku.edu/eng/

http://gsg.skku.edu/eng/


2. OTHER INFORMATION FOR INT’L STUDENTS

❏ School Stores & Welfare Facilities

◆ Campus Dining

Facilities Location (Title) Operating Hours

Cafeteria

◆ B2, 600th Anniversary Building (Eun-Hang-Gol)

◆ B2, Business School Building (Gum-Zan-Di)

◆ B2, Business School Building (Eun-Na-Rae)

◆ B2, Law Building (Bub-Go-Eul)

◆ 6F, 600th Anniversary Building (Faculty Club)

◆ 1F, Faculty Hall (Ok-Ryu-Cheon)

There is a different schedule for service during the semester and during

vacation. Please always be aware of

the operating hours

Convenience

Store

◆ 1F, Student Union Building

◆ B2, Central Library

◆ B1, Toegye Hall of Humanities

◆ B3, Business School Building

◆ 5F, (An annex) Suseon Hall

◆ B2, Law Building

All stores are open during normal business hours


Coffee Shop ◆ B2, Business School Building (outdoor)

◆ B3, Business School Building (indoor)

All stores are open during normal business hours

◆ Banking

Woori Bank : 1F, Yurim Hoegwan near Main Gate ☏ 02-740-1901

Post Office : 1F, 600th Anniversary Building ☏ 02-740-1900

◆ Fitness Center

B4, Business Building ☏ 02-760-0848

Registration Fee: 20,000 won per month / 45,000 won per 3 months

Operating Hours: Weekdays 7:30-20:00, Saturday 9:00-13:00

◆ Medical Services

* 2F, Student Union Building, ☏ 02-760-1229, 1230, 1239

Operating Hours: 9:00-21:30(during term), 9:00-17:30(during vacation)

* To receive payment from the insurance : HyeHwa Family Hospital,

Seoul National University Hospital.

◆ Other On Campus Facilities

Facilities Location

Bookstore B3, Business Building

Shoe Repair Shop Outdoor beside Business Building

Beauty Salon B3, Business Building

Optician's Shop B3, Business Building

Photo Studio B3, Business Building

Travel Agency B3, Business Building

Stationary Store B3, Business Building

Souvenir Shop B3, Business Building


Part VI SUPPORT SERVICE

1. TRAVEL TO KOREA

KOICA arranges and pays for the participant to travel to and from Korea. The

participant is to travel by the most direct route between Incheon International Airport

and a main international airport in the participant’s home country. KOICA will cover

economy class, round-trip airfare.

If a participant wants to change the flight itineraries, they should pay the additional

airfare. The participant is responsible for the issuance of an appropriate visa (which

must be the ‘Study Abroad Visa [D-2]) necessary for this Scholarship Program.

Should the participant be unable to get the appropriate visa before the date of

entrance, KOICA is unable to provide any assistance and, if it proves necessary,

participants may have to return to their respective countries to get the visa issued at

their own expense.

As KOICA’s Scholarship Program is a very intensive program which requires full

commitment to and concentrated effort for study, participants are recommended not

to bring any family members. And KOICA does not provide any financial or other

administrative support for the dependents of the participants.

If a participant accompanies or invites family members, they must take a full

responsibility related to their family members travel to and stay in Korea including

administrative and financial support as well as legal matters in Korea. The participant

is required to sign and submit the Written Pledge with supporting documents by

acknowledging their responsibility and conditions of brining their family members in

Korea in advance.


2. EXPENSES FOR STUDY AND LIVING

The following expenses will be covered by KOICA during the participant’s stay in

Korea.

- Tuition fee

- Accommodation sharing a room basis (mainly the dormitory of a training institute)

- Living & Meal allowance : KRW 990,000 per month (subject to change)

- Textbook and materials: KRW 800,000

- Study visit & field trip, etc. during the program

- A medical checkup after arrival and during the summer in the following yeare

- Insurance, etc.

In addition, participants may be invited to a special event organized by KOICA with

the aim of promoting friendship among each other and understanding about Korea

during the program.

3. INSURANCE

During the program, participants will be covered by the ‘“New group accident

insurance(2)”. The insurance covers expenses for medical treatment and hospital

care caused by diseases or accidents within the scope and limit of insurance

coverage. Participants should first pay by themselves and then be reimbursed for the

expenses later, on the condition that the case falls under the coverage of the

insurance.

Limits of Coverage (subject to change)

- Death or Permanent Disability by Accident: KRW 100 million

- Medical Expenses by Accident: KRW 50 million

- Death by Disease: KRW 100 million

- Liability: KRW 10 million (deductible : 200,000 won)


Main Scope of Coverage

- Death or Permanent Disability by Accident & Death by Disease: The insurance

shall pay the insurance money up to the above limit.

- Medical Expenses by Disease and Accident: The insurance shall cover the

medical expenses at actual cost within the limit of the medical insurance

subscription amount per case (for details, refer to the insurance policy)

- Medical checkup at the participant’s option and the fee for a medical certificate

and diseases caused by pre-existing medical conditions, etc. are not covered by

the insurance.

※ The insurance coverage is limited to the treatment incurred within Korea.

Deductibles (Insured persons are responsible for deductibles, as described below.)

1) Maximum Coverage Limit per Day

Outpatient services : 250,000 won

Medicine : 50,000 won

2) Deductible per day (outpatient)

Clinic: 10,000 won

Hospital: 15,000 won

University hospital, level 3 hospital: 20,000 won

3) Deductible per day (medicine): 8,000 won

4) Dentistry and Oriental (Chinese) medicine: Uninsured items and prosthetic

dentistry

5) Hospital treatment

The beneficiary is responsible for 10% of the costs.

6) Orthopedics

Equipment and consumables (e.g., wristbands and cast shoes)

7) Fees for issue of certificates

8) In the case of uninsured items and material costs, a detailed statement must be

submitted.

9) Receipts from medical institutions or pharmacies must be submitted. Credit card

receipts will not be accepted.


Procedures, Services and Diseases Not Covered by the Insurance

1) Medical check-up, vaccination, nutritional supplements, and tonic medicines

2) Mental disease and behavior disorder

3) Dental care

※ To receive dental care, prior consultation with the coordinator of KOICA is

required.

4) Congenital cerebropathy

5) Herbal remedies

6) Obesity

7) Urinary diseases: Hematuria and urinary incontinence

8) Diseases of the rectum and anus

9) Tiredness and fatigue

10) Freckles, hirsutism, atrichia, canities, mole, wart, pimple, and skin ailments such

as hair loss due to aging

12) Medical expenses caused by treatments for enhancing appearance (e.g.,

double-eyelid surgery)

12) Costs that are not related to treatments and medical check-up costs that are not

related to a doctor’s diagnosis.

13) Diseases that participants already had before arrival in Korea

※ Detailed information will be provided upon arrival


Part VII REGULATIONS

1. PARTICIPANT’S RESPONSIBILITES

Participants are required ;

- To take up the scholarship in the academic year for which it is offered (deferral is

not allowed)

- To follow the training program to the best of their ability and abide by the rules of

the training institute and KOICA

- To reside in the accommodation designated by the training institute for the duration

of the course except for holidays or temporary leave on the condition that the leave

is reported to the university in advance.

- To maintain an appropriate study load and achieve satisfactory academic progress

for the course. If the participant fails to attain certain grades required by the

university, his or her status as a KOICA program participant may be suspended

and, in some cases, participant will be required to return home. In that case, the

participant will not be allowed to apply for the KOICA scholarship program again.

- To participate in all activities associated with the approved course of study

including all lectures and tutorials, submit all work required for the course and sit for

examinations unless approved otherwise by the training institute in advance

- To notify the training institute at least 1-month before taking a temporary leave.

Such temporary leave will be discussed with the training institute and acquire

approval before reserving plane ticket. See item 3 of this Part VII for the detailed

process and requirements for temporary leave.

- To advise KOICA and the training institute of any personal or family circumstances

such as health problems or family problems which may seriously affect their study

- To refrain from engaging in political activities or any form of employment for profit

or gain

- To agree to KOICA collecting information concerning them and passing that

information onto other relevant parties, if necessary


- To return to their home country upon completion of their training program

- Not to extend the length of their training program or stay for personal convenience;

neither KOICA nor the university will provide any assistance and be responsible for

an extension of their stay

- To either return to their original job post or remain employed in a field related to

their degree for at least 3 years.

- To recommend not to purchase personal vehicles with their allowances provided by

KOICA due to safety concerns and concentration on their studies.

2. WITHDRAWALS

- In principle, a participant is not allowed to withdraw from the course at his or her

own option once the course starts.

- A participant may withdraw with valid personal or relating to issues from one’s

home country (such as health or work issues) when acceptable to KOICA. In this

case, he/she is not allowed to re-apply for KOICA’s scholarship program.

- If a participant fails to attain certain grades required by the training institute, he or

she may be forced to withdraw and return home upon withdrawal. In this case,

he/she is not allowed to re-apply for KOICA’s scholarship program.

- A participant who has withdrawn is not allowed to re-apply for KOICA’s scholarship

program for the next three years after the withdrawal not only the participant but

also his/her department.

- The participant who withdraws must return to the training institute the living

allowance he or she has already received for the remaining period from the date of

departure from Korea.

3. TEMPORARY LEAVE

- Participants can have temporary leave within 15 days during whole (12 months)

program (to the participants’ home country or for a trip abroad) on the condition that

the trip does not affect their schoolwork and as long as they notify the university in


advance.(SKKU: at least 1 month before the leave and satisfy all the needed

requirement)

- KOICA and the university do not pay airfare for the trip. If the trip exceeds 15 days

during whole (12 months) program, KOICA will not pay the living allowance for the

absent days which exceed 15 days.

- All expense for participant’s temporary leave should be covered by the participant.

KOICA and the university do not pay the expense.

- If the participant is found to have made an unreported temporary visit to his or her

home country or traveled to other countries or made a trip despite the university’s

disapproval, his or her living allowance will be suspended (from the day of

departure to the day of return).

The Application Process (SKKU)


4. ACCOMPANYING OR INVITING FAMILY

- As KOICA’s Scholarship Program is a very intensive program which requires full

commitment to and concentrated effort for study, participants are recommended

not to bring any family members.

- KOICA does not provide any financial or other administrative support for the

dependents of the participants.

- If a participant invites family members within the duration of one month, one must

take a full responsibility related to their family members travel to and stay in Korea

including administrative and financial support as well as legal matters in Korea.

The participant is required to sign and submit the Written Pledge with supporting

documents by acknowledging their responsibility and conditions of bringing their

family members in Korea in advance. A copy of the Written Pledge is available at

University Office.

5. OTHERS

- KOICA will assume any responsibility only within the limit and scope of the insurance

for participants.

- KOICA is not liable for any damage or loss of the participant’s personal property.

- KOICA will not assume any responsibility for illness, injury, or death of the

participants arising from extracurricular activities, willful misconduct, or undisclosed

pre-existing medical conditions.

- If the participants break any of the rules of KOICA and the training institute during

their stay in Korea, their status as a KOICA program participant may be suspended.


Part VIII CONTACTS

1. CONTACT INFORMATION

A. Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA)

Program Manager: Ms. Hyungwon LEE

Capacity Development Program Team

Capacity Development Department

Phone: +82-31-740-0419

Fax: +82-31-740-0684

E-mail: [email protected]

Websites: http://www.koica.go.kr

http://training.koica.go.kr

http://www.facebook.com/koica.icc

Program Coordinator: Ms. Jin-Gyeong(Jenny) JANG

Phone: +82-31-777-2647

Fax: +82-31-777-2680

E-mail: [email protected]

B. Graduate School of Governance, SungKyunKwan University

∙Training Manager: Mr. Jeong-Min OH

Coordinator / Graduate School of GSG

∙ Tel: +82-2-740-1880

∙ Fax: +82-2-740-1890

∙ Email: [email protected], [email protected]

∙ Homepage: http://gsg.skku.edu/eng

∙ Address: Global MPA Lounge & Office, Room 423, Law School building,

SungKyunKwan University, 53 Myeongnyun-dong 3-ga, Jongno-gu, Seoul,

South Korea (Post code: 110-745)


Appendix 1.

Brand Name of the KOICA Fellowship Program

KOICA has launched a brand-new name for the KOICA Fellowship Program in order

to more effectively raise awareness about the program among the public and its

partner countries.

In English, CIAT stands for Capacity Improvement and Advancement for Tomorrow

and in Korean it means “seed (씨앗)” with hopes to contributing in the capacity

development of individual fellows as well as the organizations and countries to which

they belong.


Appendix 2.

facebook.com/koica.icc

The Fellows’ Facebook is a place for fellows to ask questions and write comments

on KOICA fellowship programs. So, if you have questions regarding our program,

please feel free to join our facebook community.

twitter.com/koica.icc

Do you have a Twitter account? It seems everyone does

these days. If you have a Twitter account, be sure to follow

us @koica_icc


Appendix 3.

Map of Korea

KOICA (Seongnam)

SungKyunKwan

Univ. (Seoul)


Appendix 4.

HOW TO GET TO THE KOICA ICC

Route: Incheon International Airport → Korea City Airport, Logis & Terminal

(CALT) → KOICA International Cooperation Center (ICC)

Arrival at Incheon International Airport (http://www.airport.kr)

Flow:

▶ Fill out Arrival Card (or Immigration Card), Customs Declaration

Form, Quarantine Questionnaire (on board)

▶ Quarantine including animals and plants (on 2nd Floor)

▶ Present your Arrival Card, Passport and other necessary

document to Passport Control

▶ Claim baggage on 1st Floor

▶ Customs Clearance

▶ Pass an Arrival Gate

▶ Go to the KOICA Counter, which is located between Exit 1~2


KOICA Counter at Inchon airport

- After passing through Customs Declaration, please go to the KOICA Counter

(located between exit 1~2) at Incheon Airport. At the KOICA Counter, you can get

detailed information about how to get to KOICA International Cooperation Center

(ICC) and purchase limousine bus ticket for City Airport, Logis & Travel (CALT).

- All the KOICA staff at the Incheon Airport wears nametags or has signs for

indication. If you cannot meet the KOICA staff at the counter, please purchase a

limousine bus ticket from the bus ticket counter (located on the 1st Floor), and go to

CALT Bus Stop No. 4A (or 10B). Please find the bus number 6103 and present

your ticket to the bus driver. From Incheon Airport to CALT, the approximate time

for travel will be between 70 to 90 minutes. When you arrive at CALT, you will find

another KOICA staff who will help you reach the KOICA ICC. KOICA will

reimburse the limousine bus fare when you arrive at KOICA ICC. Also, please be

aware that there may be illegal taxis at the airport. Even if they approach you first,

please do not take illegal taxis and check to see if they are KOICA staff.

Location : Next to Exit 1 on the 1st floor (No.9- 10)

Tel. : 82-32-743-5904 Mobile : 82-(0)10-9925-5901 Contact : Ms. Jin-Young YOON


KOICA Counter at CALT airport

- If the limousine bus is not available due to your early or late arrival from 22:00 to

05:30.

- Please contact the KOICA ICC reception desk

(Tel. 031-777-2600 / English announcement service is available 24 hours daily)

- The staff at the KOICA ICC reception desk will let you know how to use a taxi. The

taxi fare from the airport to KOICA ICC is normally 90,000 Won.

※ KOICA won't reimburse the taxi fare if you use a taxi during the hours of

05: 30 ~ 22:00.

From Incheon International Airport to the KOICA ICC through CALT

- Take a City Air limousine bus at bus stop No.4A on the 1st Floor. Buses run every

10~15 minutes between the hours of 5:30 and 22:00.

- Meet the KOICA staff at the lounge on the 1st Floor of CALT upon arrival.

- Take a car arranged by the KOICA staff to the KOICA ICC (Expected time: 20

minutes)

Location : Lounge on the 1st floor of CALT airport

Mobile : 82-(0)10-9925-5901

Please remember to read the Fellows' Guidebook.

It is available from the Korean Embassy or KOICA Overseas Office in your

country and provides valuable information regarding KOICA programs,

allowances, expenses, regulations, preparations for departure and etc.