Doctor of Public Policy (D.P.P.) – Chinese Affairs Train for Global Impact with Knowledge of Chinese Affairs

60
Credit Hours
100% online, 8-week courses
Transfer in up to 50% of the degree total
Gain Expertise in China’s Global Role with Liberty’s Online D.P.P. Program – Chinese Affairs
Chinese affairs are an area of vital interest in today’s international public policy climate. You may be specializing your knowledge for your current position in the public policy field or advancing toward a new role. Either way, Liberty’s Doctor of Public Policy (D.P.P.) in Chinese Affairs can help you take the next step toward engaging impactfully in the global setting through knowledge of China as one of its major actors.
In our D.P.P. program online with a focus in Chinese affairs, you can explore the policies shaping China’s role in global governance, economic development, and international relations. Our program invites you to engage at an advanced level with Chinese policy and practice through research and online discussion, focusing on how these dynamics impact the broader world.
Our D.P.P. degree is designed for those who want practical studies of a real-world approach to policymaking. With the support of our flexible online format and experienced professors, we strive to offer a degree that makes your goals attainable. Enroll in Liberty’s public policy doctorate in Chinese affairs today and advance your understanding of one of the most influential nations on the global scene.






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Why Choose Liberty’s D.P.P. in Chinese Affairs Degree Online?
Our fully online courses offer a flexible format with no set login times, so you can pursue your academic goals from anywhere with an internet connection. Additionally, Liberty University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC), assuring you that your degree meets high academic standards.
Our experienced, dedicated faculty members are the heartbeat of this commitment to excellence in our D.P.P. in Chinese Affairs program online. You can receive support and feedback from them throughout the program and within the final capstone project. You’ll also have the valuable opportunity to network with both professors and peers through research mentorship and online class discussions.
What Will You Study in Our Online Public Policy Doctorate in Chinese Affairs?
Liberty’s D.P.P. in Chinese Affairs can help you cultivate your understanding of public policy frameworks and processes, developing a valuable context for studying the interplay between domestic policy and international dynamics. Our D.P.P. in Chinese Affairs track focuses on equipping you with knowledge of how China fits in as a key player in global public policy.
In this D.P.P. program, you can examine key theories and practices within foreign policy, learning to analyze the relationships between nations and the factors that influence decision-making on the global stage. You will also study critical issues such as Chinese governance, economic strategies, and international diplomacy.
A major component of this degree is the application of knowledge in a research-driven context, focusing on current foreign policy challenges. To this end, multiple classes facilitate research directed toward specific aspects of Chinese affairs. In the culminating capstone project, our experienced faculty will help guide you as you conduct your own research and apply that research to current issues in the field.
Potential Career Opportunities
From international trade specialists to roles in government affairs, Liberty’s D.P.P. in Chinese Affairs can help you prepare to explore various career paths where your expertise in Chinese policy can be an asset. Some of these potential positions could include:
- Corporate government affairs manager (China focus)
- Diplomat or foreign service officer (China-specific posting)
- Foreign affairs analyst/advisor (China specialist)
- Intelligence analyst (China-specific focus)
- International trade specialist (China market entry and compliance)
- Journalist or foreign correspondent (Chinese affairs reporting)
- Non-governmental organization program director (China focus)
- Policy consultant (China engagement strategies)
- Public policy researcher (applied China focus)
- University professor/academic lecturer (practical Chinese affairs)
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Degree Information
- This program falls under the Helms School of Government.
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- Semester-long capstone courses emphasize preparation for professional practice.
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Your success is our success, which is why we are committed to providing quality academics at an affordable tuition rate. While other colleges are increasing their tuition, online undergraduate tuition rates have been frozen for the last 10 years!
Doctoral Full Time | $595/Credit |
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Doctoral Part Time | $650/Credit |
Eligible current and former military service members and their spouses may qualify for a special rate of $300/credit hour (learn more).
These rates are reflective of academic year 2024-2025. Tuition rates may change annually. For the most current information, please visit our LU Tuition Cost page.
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Admission Information for Liberty’s Online Doctor in Public Policy – Chinese Affairs
Admission Requirements
- Apply online or over the phone with an admissions counselor by calling (800) 424-9596.
- A non-refundable, non-transferable $50 application fee will be posted on the current application upon enrollment (waived for qualifying service members, veterans, and military spouses – documentation verifying military status is required).
- Send official college transcripts (mailed as sealed, unopened copies or sent via a direct electronic transcript system). A regionally or nationally accredited master’s degree with at least a 3.0 GPA is required for admission in good standing.
- Applicants whose native language is other than English must submit official scores for the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or an approved alternative assessment. For information on alternative assessments or TOEFL waivers, please call Admissions or view the official International Admissions policy.
Preliminary Acceptance
If you are sending in a preliminary transcript for acceptance, you must:
- Be in your final term and planning to start your doctoral degree after the last day of class for your master’s degree.
- Complete a Master’s Self-Certification Form confirming your completion date. You may download the form from the Forms and Downloads page or contact an admissions counselor to submit the form on your behalf.
- Submit an official transcript to confirm that you are in your final term. The preliminary transcript must show that you are within 6 credit hours of completion for a 30-48 credit hour master’s degree or within 9 credit hours of completion for a 49+ credit hour master’s degree.
- Send in an additional, final official transcript with a conferral date on it by the end of your first semester of enrollment in the new doctoral degree.
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An acceptable official college transcript is one that has been issued directly from the institution and is in a sealed envelope. If you have one in your possession, it must meet the same requirements. If your previous institution offers electronic official transcript processing, they can send the document directly to luoverify@liberty.edu.
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Military Tuition Discount
We want to help you find the doctoral degree you want – at a price you’ve earned. As a thank-you for your military service, Liberty University offers eligible current and former service members like you or your spouse multiple pathways to earn a doctoral degree for only $300/credit hour. Find out how you can take advantage of this unique opportunity as you work toward your goal of reaching the pinnacle of your profession – for less.
These rates are reflective of academic year 2024-2025. Tuition rates may change annually. For the most current information, please visit our LU Tuition Cost page.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between a D.P.P. and a PhD in Public Policy – Chinese Affairs?
A Doctor of Public Policy (D.P.P.) and a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Public Policy differ in the focus each assigns to research. Liberty’s D.P.P. is an applied public policy degree, so its purpose is to equip you with practical skills to make decisions in real-world situations in the sphere of public policy. Research skills are a part of this process, but the final goal is to equip public policy professionals to navigate and engage in real-world decision-making processes in public policy.
In contrast, Liberty’s online PhD in Public Policy – Chinese Affairs degree is designed to help equip you to understand and propose theories in public policy. This degree is aimed at developing theoretical knowledge and exploration, helping you become a contributor to the research conversations that inform and support decisions of policymakers and those influencing policy decisions.
While the PhD in Public Policy is aimed at initiating you into conducting ethical, valuable research to push the field of public policy forward, the D.P.P. helps you practically prepare to enter positions and make decisions in public policy spheres.
What is the unique value of the D.P.P. focus in Chinese affairs?
Among a variety of tracks you can choose from for the D.P.P., Liberty University provides a focus in Chinese affairs to give future leaders the opportunity to develop and remain current in knowledge of the role China plays in the global public policy field.
Chinese affairs and policymaking have significant influence in global and U.S. public policy. The intersection and impact between other countries and China is a relevant area of study if you are interested in pursuing a position in government agencies or international organizations. An understanding of Chinese public policy can have relevance in a wide array of workplaces.
Is an online doctorate in public policy – Chinese affairs credible?
At Liberty University, we apply the same criteria for high-quality academics to both our online and residential programs. That’s why when you earn a diploma from an online program at Liberty University, your degree doesn’t say “online.”
Our brick-and-mortar campus and our online platform hold the same accreditation from the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC). This means you can be assured your credentials with Liberty meet recognized, high-quality standards.
Liberty has been a pioneer in distance education since 1985. We have ample practice in offering a flexible, online format that provides excellence in instruction, mentoring, and application of knowledge and research. Elements like extensive research instruction and a sequence of capstone courses where you can apply your studies to real-world issues are foundations of our doctorate program in public policy and Chinese affairs.
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