Curriculum

Program Features

Systematized Curriculum

Small-group, Interactive Thesis Exercises

Selection by Standardized Economics Examinations

Selected Thesis Topics

Educational Policies

Diploma Policy

Master’s Program

The Master’s Program in Economics sets standards for the skills and knowledge students should acquire before graduation as described below: Those who fulfill the graduation requirements and pass their thesis defense shall be deemed to have acquired these qualities and will be awarded a diploma.

1. The ability to conduct theoretical, demonstrative and historical analysis
2. The ability to think logically about phenomena and issues faced by modern society using knowledge of economics
3. The ability to express the information hidden in data through data processing and analysis
4. The ability to properly conduct research and complete academic papers based on the results

Doctoral Program

The Doctoral Program in Psychology sets standards for the skills and knowledge students should acquire before graduation as described below: Those who fulfill the graduation requirements and pass their dissertation defense shall be deemed to have acquired these qualities and will be awarded a diploma.

1. The ability to deepen and enhance one’s abilities as an expert of the major that one has selected
2. The ability to set up highly academic research themes and conduct observations and analyses using appropriate frameworks of economics studies
3. The ability to pursue unique research as an independent researcher and to contribute to global and social development using the expertise and insight acquired in one’s research
4. The ability to properly conduct research, complete academic papers based on the results, and communicate them

Curriculum Policy

Master’s Program

In accordance with the diploma policy, with an aim to have first-year students acquire economic theory and analytical methods through coursework and have second-year students decide on a theme and write a thesis based on advice provided by the Advisor/Examiner Group, the Master’s Program in Economics constructs its curriculum with courses aligned to the following purposes

1. First-year coursework: offer Topics in Microeconomics I, Topics in Macroeconomics II, Topics in Econometrics I, and Thesis Seminar I (Basics) as Compulsory Courses and offer Applied Economics courses in accordance with individual research interests
2. Special Lectures on Microeconomics I and Special Lectures on Macroeconomics II teach economic theory and analytic methods; and Special Lectures on Econometrics I teaches quantitative analytical methods. Thesis Seminar I (Basics) and Elective Courses teach how phenomena and issues challenging modern society can be analyzed from an economic perspective based on the latest research trends.
3. Second-year coursework: an Advisor/Examiner Group comprising three faculty members including the research advisor provides guidance on thesis writing, such as setting the thesis theme and selecting the framework for observation and analysis.
4. In the thesis defense, question whether students’ thesis analyzes the research theme in an appropriate economics framework and is written logically, clearly identifying the academic significance of the research.

Doctoral Program

With an aim to achieve the diploma policy, the Doctoral Program in Economics seeks to have students acquire sophisticated economic theories and analytical methods, receive guidance in writing their dissertations in Research Guidance and pursue higher levels of perfection by presenting their research at seminars held at the university:

1. Offer Research Guidance as a Compulsory Course and provide guidance in setting dissertation research themes and selecting analytical methods.
2. Offer as coursework in the fields of Theoretical Economics, Applied Economics, and Economic Statistics as Elective Compulsory Courses.
3. Have students pursue higher levels of perfection by presenting their research at seminars held at the university to receive advice from their research advisor and other faculty members.
4. Provide guidance so that some research outcomes are published in peer-reviewed academic journals.
5. At the dissertation defense, question whether the dissertation has unique academic value and whether the student has the ability to conduct research as an independent researcher

Admissions Policy

Master’s Program

The Master’s Program in Economics seeks students with the following qualities:

1. Students who are interested in observing and analyzing social phenomena and issues from an economics perspective
2. Students who have acquired basic undergraduate-level knowledge of Microeconomics, Macroeconomics and Statistics
3. Students with basic undergraduate-level English skills
4. Students who have developed a strong interest in economic phenomena and issues through their experience in society and students who are eager to acquire methods of economic analysis to support career development

Doctoral Program

The Doctoral Program in Economics seeks students with the following qualities:

1. Students who are eager to work in research and education in the field of economics or engage in studies and projections that apply economics
2. Students who have acquired a Master’s degree-level knowledge of Economics.
3. Students who can analyze their research theme within an appropriate economic framework and write logically while clarifying the academic significance of the research.

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