The information below applies to GPEP and SGPEP programs.
VIPP leverages expansive MSU resources, recognizing our participants come from different disciplines and have different career needs. MSU is one of the top research universities in the world and offers more than 200 programs. Every day, there are many academic events, public lectures, and seminars happening across campus. VIPP will guide you to take advantage of our world-class academics and resources to enhance your disciplinary knowledge.
VIPP curriculum is designed to equip today’s professionals with the most transferable skills applicable to any discipline. To accelerate professional growth in today’s multi-cultural, highly-connected world, it is important to have the interdisciplinary knowledge, the ability and enthusiasm to acquire new knowledge fast, the ability to communicate ideas and solutions, the empathy for other perspectives, and the skill to integrate and lead.
All VIPP courses are developed to help the participants achieve the following four learning outcomes captured in the diagram. Obtaining these skills will enable you to progress and thrive in your professional life. With VIPP, you will elevate your career to the next level from today’s professional to tomorrow’s leader.
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Based on four learning outcomes, VIPP has developed the following courses. Course offerings are subject to change each semester. In general, you are required to take 3 VIPP courses unless you have arranged taking other MSU courses with your program coordinator in advance.
Competent Professionalism
Effective Communication
Strong Leadership
Multicultural & Global Awareness
Disciplinary Knowledge-based courses (offered depending on enrollment)
In addition to the VIPP classes, participants will have many opportunities to engage in disciplinary studies and interact with faulty, researchers and practitioners in their fields. As one of the top 100 universities in the world, MSU offers over 200 programs and many academic events happen every day. VIPP participants will have the privilege to learn and study at MSU.
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