Interested persons should apply for admission to the International Graduate School of Social Sciences, Yokohama National University, by August 13, 2010. After screening the records of qualified candidates, 15 prospective participants will be selected for final admission to the program and will receive World Bank scholarships. Successful candidates will be notified by mid-December 2010.
In applying for admission to the program, applicants should note the following:
1. The Master’s Program in Infrastructure Management is oriented to training government officials with present or future management responsibility and an academic background in the field of engineering. Women are encouraged to apply. Applicants must: (a) have completed undergraduate work in engineering or an equivalent field of study; (b) be 35 years of age or under as of April 1, 2011; (c) have at least 4 years of practical experience involving responsibility for infrastructure development; and (d) be in good health (semifinalists will be required to submit a health certificate signed by their doctor.)
2. Because the entire program is carried out in English, applicants must provide evidence of a satisfactory level of English competence, either by enclosing the result of the official TOEFL/IELTS (or an equivalent English proficiency examination) or by proving that they have completed a university program conducted mainly in English. TOEFL institution code for Yokohama National University is 0410 and department code for Infrastructure Management Program is 88 (International Relations).
3. Letters of reference or recommendation from two different people must be provided to support the application. One of these must be from a person who has supervised the applicant in a work situation and the other from a professor at the university from which the applicant graduated.
4. It is preferred that successful candidates arrange for a leave of absence from their employer for the two-year period during which they are to participate in the program. This leave should assure their re-employment after completion of the program.
Applicants can either download the application form, check list and two recommendation forms or request an application package from the address noted below. Applications will only be accepted via postal mail--no applications will be accepted online.
Infrastructure Management Program
International Graduate School of Social Sciences
79-4, Tokiwadai, Hodogaya-ku, Yokohama 240-8501, Japan
Phone: 81-45-339-3604
Fax: 81-45-339-3610
E-mail: jwbimp14@ynu.ac.jp
How to Apply
In applying for admission to the program, applicants should note the following:
1. The Master’s Program in Infrastructure Management is oriented to training government officials with present or future management responsibility and an academic background in the field of engineering. Women are encouraged to apply. Applicants must: (a) have completed undergraduate work in engineering or an equivalent field of study; (b) be 35 years of age or under as of April 1, 2011; (c) have at least 4 years of practical experience involving responsibility for infrastructure development; and (d) be in good health (semifinalists will be required to submit a health certificate signed by their doctor.)
2. Because the entire program is carried out in English, applicants must provide evidence of a satisfactory level of English competence, either by enclosing the result of the official TOEFL/IELTS (or an equivalent English proficiency examination) or by proving that they have completed a university program conducted mainly in English. TOEFL institution code for Yokohama National University is 0410 and department code for Infrastructure Management Program is 88 (International Relations).
3. Letters of reference or recommendation from two different people must be provided to support the application. One of these must be from a person who has supervised the applicant in a work situation and the other from a professor at the university from which the applicant graduated.
4. It is preferred that successful candidates arrange for a leave of absence from their employer for the two-year period during which they are to participate in the program. This leave should assure their re-employment after completion of the program.
Applicants can either download the application form, check list and two recommendation forms or request an application package from the address noted below. Applications will only be accepted via postal mail--no applications will be accepted online.
Infrastructure Management Program
International Graduate School of Social Sciences
79-4, Tokiwadai, Hodogaya-ku, Yokohama 240-8501, Japan
Phone: 81-45-339-3604
Fax: 81-45-339-3610
E-mail: jwbimp14@ynu.ac.jp
How to Apply
- General Information
- World Bank Applicants Area
- Application and Entry Requirements (PDF file)
- Application Procedure (PDF file)
- Application Form (PDF file)
- Check List （PDF file)
- Recommendation Letter （PDF file)
The applicant must hold a bachelor’s degree at the time of his or her enrollment (April 1, 2010). The applicant should also possess outstanding academic ability. The deadline for applications for the 2007-2009 program is August 13, 2010.
Source: www.igss.ynu.ac.jp/imp/ynu_t/houto/index.htm
