Overview

Having the history of rapid economic growth and placed at the forefront of IP and innovation, KDI School of Public Policy and Management, the World Intellectual Property Organization and the Korean Intellectual Property Office have jointly organized the MIPD program to provide students with the in-depth knowledge, expertise and practical know-how to operate as IP policy makers for development and leaders in the public and private sector.

Academic Goals of the Master of Intellectual Property and Development Policy from Korea Development Institute

Acquire broader and deeper knowledge of the principles and sources of international intellectual property law and understanding of how these are changing as a result of globalization
understand the framework for analyzing policy making for economic growth and sustainable development
Appreciate the role of IP as a tool for development
Develop the capacity to evaluate and examine various implications of IP laws and policy for socio-economic development
Obtain a global perspective and professional expertise in IP and Policy Development
Demonstrate the capacity to write a research paper on IP and development issues satisfying the requirements of objectivity, structure, analytical reasoning and independence

Program Characteristics

As the world’s first MIPD focusing on intellectual property and development
The curriculum will focus on IP areas such as International Intellectual Property Law and Policy, Copyright and Related Rights, Patents and Innovation

Programme Structure

Courses included:

Development Policy
International Intellectual Property Law and Development
Copyright and Related Rights
Korean Language & Culture I / Language and Public Policy and Management
Trademarks, Designs and Geographical Indications
Patents and Innovation
IP, Emerging Issues and Sustainable Development
Korean Economic Development
IP Management and Practice

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 18 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-09-09 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-05-24 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2025-04-19 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

Credits

39 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Patent & Intellectual Property Law International Development

Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.

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Other requirements

General requirements

A Bachelor’s degree holder from an accredited college or university. (min. 3 years)
Educational attainment equivalent to a Bachelor’s degree (min. 3 years) approved by law.
Applicants must hold a Master’s degree if their Bachelor’s degree program duration was less than 3 years.
“Certificate of Expected Graduation” can be submitted instead of degree diploma during application process if one is expected to earn a Bachelor's degree from Korean or Japanese universities by August 2023.

Tuition Fee

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International

14000000 KRW/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 7000000 KRW per semester during 18 months.
National

14000000 KRW/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 7000000 KRW per semester during 18 months.

Funding

Win a €10000 Scholarship! Deadline: 30 June 2020

Embark on your journey with the Studyportals Scholarship! We're giving away a total of 20,000 euros to help you achieve your dream of studying abroad.

Win a €10000 Scholarship! Deadline: 30 June 2020

Embark on your journey with the Studyportals Scholarship! We're giving away a total of 20,000 euros to help you achieve your dream of studying abroad.

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Scholarships Information

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Available Scholarships

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