Master of International and Public Affairs
[MIPA]

28 Jul 25
18 Jul 25
25 Jun 25
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MIPA is a taught-course postgraduate programme in international affairs focusing on the Asia Pacific region. Networked with institutions in mainland China, North America, and Europe, the programme is designed for mid-career professionals and university graduates who want to further develop or prepare for careers in international affairs. The MIPA curriculum provides conceptual knowledge and in-depth understanding of global and Asia Pacific affairs to meet the challenge of a globalising world.

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The Master of International and Public Affairs (MIPA) is a taught postgraduate programme in international relations focusing on the Asia Pacific region and beyond. Networked with institutions in Mainland China, East Asia, North America, and Europe, the programme is designed for early- and mid-career professionals and university graduates who want to further develop or prepare for careers in international relations. The MIPA curriculum helps students develop in-depth understanding of international relations theory and practice needed to meet the challenges of an increasingly complex world.

Career Outcomes

Our alumni have a global presence, ranging from Europe—such as the UK, Switzerland, Germany, the Netherlands, France, and Spain—to the Americas, including the United States, Canada, and Mexico, as well as the Asia-Pacific region, encompassing Hong Kong, Chinese China, Japan, Indonesia, India, Singapore, and more. Their careers span a wide array of professions, covering the following sectors. Below are a few recent, non-exhaustive examples:

 

-Government agencies:

  • Local government (Elected Councillor, UK)
  • Economy and Tourism Commission, Mexico
  • Government of Japan
  • The Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region: Immigration Department; Correctional Services Department; Harbour Office, Development Bureau; The Hong Kong Police Force; Leisure and Cultural Services Department

-International organizations: United Nations; The World Food Programme; The European Union Office to Hong Kong and Macao

-International non-governmental organizations: Washington Maritime Blue; World Vision Hong Kong

-Not-for-profit organizations: The Hong Kong Jockey Club

-Geopolitical consulting: The Asia Group, APCO Worldwide

-Private sector: Bank of America, The Big 4 – The four largest accounting firms: Deloitte, PwC (PricewaterhouseCoopers), KPMG, and EY (Ernst & Young); Asia Business Council; Baxter, JLL (Jones Lang LaSalle); BBVA (Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria); Kraft Heinz; Lee Kum Kee; Bilby; MSCI Real Assets; HK Express; PR agency; Marketing agency

-Law: Government Counsel, HKSAR; Lawyer of the Department of Justice, HKSAR

-Education: Princeton University; The University of Toronto; Clark University; Kyoto University; The Chinese University of Hong Kong; Jinan University of Guangzhou, China; Tianjin Foreign Studies University, China; University of Virginia; Kitasato University

-Media: The New York Times; Radio France à l’international, South China Morning Post; Bloomberg Businessweek/Chinese edition

Alumni Sharing

Student Voices
My research interest is to study the impact of disruptive innovation on public governance. I want to closely examine how the technology revolution has changed, reshaped and transformed public governance. I want to study various solutions and ideas put forward to mitigate and control this “gale of creative destruction”. In particular, I want to see how the unique Chinese model of governance will evolve with the use of information technology.
Mr. CHOW Chung Yan
2021-2025 DPA Student
Student Voices
Mr. Lai has a deep interest in studying the governance of public organizations and exploring ways to connect public sector organizations, such as schools, with local and global communities. He believes the DPA Programme at the University of Hong Kong will equip him with the necessary tenets of contemporary public administration for the challenges of his community service. This DPA Programme will allow him to develop the academic and professional networks that will enrich his experience and support his community work.
Mr. Jonathan LAI
2021-2025 DPA Student
Student Voices
Mr. Seah graduated from Peking University with a Masters Degree of Law (focusing in international politics) and Bachelor of Arts Degree in Law. He previously worked as an investment banker at Barclays and has extensive experience in the financial industry with expertise in securities, options, fund management and international businesses development. His in-depth knowledge of the private equity markets in Greater China and global markets enabled him to focus on business development around the world.
Mr. Daniel SEAH
2021-2025 DPA Student
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