Innovative Collaboration of
Joint Academic Programs in
the Age of Globalization
Dr. Bailian Li
Vice Provost
NC State University
United States
北卡州立大学
NC STATE University
A Land-Grant university
李百炼
ncsu.edu
bailian_li@ncsu.edu
North Carolina
The Triangle
DURHAM
Duke
University
RESEARCH
TRIANGLE
PARK
CHAPEL HILL
University of
North Carolina
RALEIGH
North Carolina
State University
NC State University 北卡州立大学
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10 colleges and schools
Bachelor’s degrees in 115 fields
Master’s in 169 fields
PhDs in 62 fields
Doctor of Veterinary Medicine
A Unifying Vision
NC State’s strategic vision pledges that we will:
“transform lives and
improve the human condition.”
We fulfill our vision through
creative scholarship, strategic research, and
global partnerships
Creative Scholarship
34,000 total students
> 10,000 graduate students
representing 86 countries
>220 graduate degrees offered
[Master’s, Ph.D., Ed.D]
2,078 faculty members
[19 National Academy Members]
Largest four-year institution in NC, SC and VA
Creative Scholarship
America’s Best Graduate Schools:
5th in Graduate Veterinary Medicine
7th in Graduate Nuclear Engineering
9th in Graduate Biological/Agricultural
Engineering
12th in Graduate Statistics
Source: U.S. News & World Report: America's Best Graduate Schools; April 2010
Strategic Research Areas at NC State
Health &
Well-Being
Energy &
Environment
Educational
Innovation
Safety &
Security
Advanced Materials & Manufacturing
CrossCutting
Initiatives
Advanced Computing and Networking
Evaluation, Policy & Leadership
Innovation Network
Economic &
Societal Benefit
Strategic
Focus
Areas
Global Partnerships
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Total = 203 (including 51 Bilateral Student Exchange Agreements)
Innovative Strategies and Initiatives
in the age of Globalization
• 1. Promote strategic partnershipswith matching mission/strengths; for teaching,
research, economic engagement
• 2. Joint Academic programscreative partnership for joint/dual-degrees
• 3. Curriculum integration at homethe key strategy for campus globalization for
student and faculty global competence
Innovative Strategy 1:
Promote Strategic Partnerships
• Eliminate many inactive/weak MOUs
• Select major partners with matching
strengths/missions in selected regions
• Develop agreements with multiple colleges
• Develop meaningful activities for student
mobility, faculty research and economic
development
Why Strategic Partnerships?
•Best utilize limited resources
•Develop long-term bases for faculty/students for global
experience
•Provide on-site services to faculty and students
•Develop academic curriculum for study abroad in
semester/year without delaying graduation
•Recruit/ increase enrollment of international students
•Build international outreach /economic development
programs for the university and state
Strategic Global Partnerships
• Virtual Hubs- work and collaborate with
strategically selected universities
• Rental Space – physical rental space
for university’s study abroad center for
semesters or academic years
• Branch Campus- physical campus for
offering NC State degrees
Example of a Major PartnershipZHEJIANG UNIVERSITY
MOU
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University level for all opportunities
Balanced student exchange
Summer student research program
3+1 BS and Masters degree
G-student research exchanges
CSC supported PhD students
Study Abroad Programs to China
Most at Zhejiang University
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Example of a Major PartnershipZHEJIANG UNIVERSITY
•Joint faculty appointments for research & grants
•Graduate research student exchanges
•China Scholarship Council PhD students
•Scholarships for NC State students to Zhejiang
for BS, MS and PhD
Example: A Joint Academic Program –
“3+X BS and Master Combo”
•BS and Master combo –accelerated master
program at NC State
•3 years in ZJU and 1+ years at NC State
•Finish graduate courses (30-36 hrs) for a
professional master degree in selected fields
•BS from ZJU and Master from NC State
Benefits of 3+X Combo Program
• Take advantage of ZJU’s excellent undergraduate
education and capture the best students
• Promote graduate program at NC State, most
become PhD students after 1st year
• No credit transfer or accreditation issues
• Best value for students/parents (money saving),
not typical 2+2 or 3+1 for double BS degrees
• Mutual benefits and further strengthen the
partnership of two universities
Example: Summer Research for
Undergraduate Students
Summer Programs
2007 : 11
2008: 28
2009: 30
2010: 35
•Best way to build strong partnerships –
with faculty connections
•Excellent recruiting for high quality graduate
students from the best universities
•Develop long-term academic and degree programs
•Develop joint research programs
Example- “3+x” program with National
Chiao Tung University
• BS + Master combo –accelerated master
program at NC State
• 3 years in NCTU and 1 +years at NC State
• Finish all required graduate courses (30-36 hrs)
for a Master degree in selected fields
• BS from NCTU and Master’s degrees from
NC State
Study abroad center
NC State University Prague Institute
Prague
An initiative by the
College of Designserve as an university
study abroad center
Branch Campus in South Korea
Academic program planning
Facility and financial planning
Planning for the approvals
Innovative Strategy 2:
Joint & Dual International Degrees
• Strategic approach for international
collaboration in high education
– Build strong and long-lasting institutional
partnerships
– Promote curriculum integration with global
perspectives (complimentary strengths)
– Engage faculty for global exchange and
scholarship
Joint and Dual International Degrees
• Enhanced learning experience and
global competence
– Produce more degree-seeking students than
typical exchange programs
– Enhanced academic learning with global content
and competence for faculty/students
– Increased cross-cultural and international
understanding
– Value-added and improve students’ employability
in globalized economy
Joint vs Dual Degree Programs
• Collaborative academic degree
programs with integrated curriculum
by two or more partner universities
• Joint degree program
Complete the specified collaborative
academic program and receive only one
diploma issued by both universities
• Dual degree program
Complete the collaborative academic
program and receive one separate
diploma from each of the two universities
(“Double” degree programs)
Dual International Degrees
@ NC State University
• NC State implemented 8 dual
degree programs in the last 3 years
• 4 graduate degree programs2 Master’s and 2 PhD degrees
• 2 undergraduate degree programs
• 2 EU-Atlantis Master’s degrees
• More are pending
Example:
Master of Global Innovation
Management
NC State MGIM Web Site
http://mgt.ncsu.edu/mgim/
Program Curriculum (33 Hrs.)
All courses taught in English
France Semester (15 Hrs)
USA Semester (15 Hrs)
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Core Courses
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Financial Accounting
Financial Analysis
Marketing
Management Strategy
Marketing of Innovation
Innovation Management Project
Elective Courses
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Workshops
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Network Innovation
Business in a Multinational Firm
Creativity
Project Management
* Some courses are ½ semester.
Technology & Innovation Mgnt
Project Management
Bus. Relationship Management
Entrepreneurship
Technology, Competition, & Law
Services Innovation
Bio Sciences
Summer Internship (3 Hrs)
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USA or Europe
Full-time employment qualifies
Program Locations
Fall Semester - France
Spring Semester - USA
Summer
USA, Europe
Master of
Global Innovation Management
Student #: 18 (2008)
21 (2009)
40 (2010)
Received 2010 IIE Heiskell Awards
(Honorable Mention) for Innovation in
International Education Partnership program.
Other Examples of Strong PartnershipsInternational Dual Degree Programs
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Seoul National University (PhD in Genomics)
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National Chiao Tung University (PhD in Industry & System
Engineering)
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University of Surrey (Master of International Studies)
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U of Helsinki, SLU (Sweden)- (Masters of Forest Resources
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Reutlingen University (BS in Business Administration)
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Reims Management School (France, Bachelor's Degree in
Business Management)
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Munich University of Applied Science (BS in Paper Science)
Example: Dual
PhD Degree in Genomics
and Biotechnology with SNU
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• Co-Supervision – One joint advising committee
with co-chairs (one from each) and faculty
advisors from both institutions
• Credit Transfer - Up to half of the total credits
(72) required for the host institution’s degree are
transferable from the home institution for an
equivalent degree at the host institution
• Thesis and Defense – both in English
• Dual PhD in Genomics, 2010 from NC State University
and Seoul National University (one international degree)
Innovative Strategy 3:
Curriculum Integration
• General Education Programs with the
Global Knowledge Co-requisite for all UG
students
• Integration of study abroad in academic
curriculum for increasing enrollment
• Global Perspective Certificate for all
undergraduate students
Curriculum Integration
General Education Programs
NC State revised its campus-wide General Education Program
(GEP) to include the Global Knowledge Co-requisite,
requiring all UG to take a course that provides instruction
and guidance to help students:
1) Compare systematically the ideas, values, images,
cultural artifacts, economic structures, technological
developments, or attitudes of people from different societies,
2) Identify the historical context of ideas and cultural
practices and their dynamic relations to other historical
contexts; and
3) Explain how a culture changes in response to internal and
external pressures.
Curriculum Integration
Increase Study Abroad Enrollment
• Work with college/department
to fit SA in the curriculum
• Make progress without
delaying the graduation
• Gain a competitive edge in
today’s global job market
• Have a positive impact
on current world issues
Curricular Integration
Global Perspectives Certificate
• University-wide certificate for all students
• Require 4 components:
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Academic Coursework
International Experience
Co-curricular and Service Activities
Final Project
• Official certificate on transcripts for global
job competitiveness
NC State Study Abroad Program
Increased Study Abroad Enrollment
Increased # in
last few years &
up to 17% of UG
study abroad
before graduation
Summary:
Innovative Strategies and
Initiatives in the age of
Globalization
• Strategic Partnerships
• Joint Academic Programs
• Curriculum Integration
bailian_li@ncsu.edu