Curriculum

Program Features

Japanese language courses

A wide variety of research materials and connections

Excellent support system

Selected Thesis Topics of Students

Master’s Thesis

Educational Policies

Diploma Policy

Master’s Program

A. Global Studies

The Master’s Program in Global Studies, Global Studies sets standards for the skills and knowledge students will acquire as described below. Those who fulfill the requirements and have passed the thesis defense will receive the diploma.

1. Acquisition of specialized knowledge and global cultural competencies.
2. The master’s thesis or the graduation project is grammatically and linguistically correct, clear, concise, and written in the appropriate style. It clearly shows the setting of the research theme, and makes convincing conclusions based on appropriate research.
3. Acquisition of concepts and methodologies for the study of global phenomena.
4. To train students who can fully participate in global society and take leadership roles in international organizations, governments, NGOs, and media, educational institutions, and other organizations.

B. International Business and Development Studies

The Master’s Program in Global Studies, International Business and Development Studies sets standards for the skills and knowledge students will acquire as described below. Those who fulfill the requirements and have passed the thesis defense will receive the diploma.

1. Acquisition of specialized knowledge and global cultural competencies.
2. The master’s thesis or the graduation project is grammatically and linguistically correct, clear, concise, and written in the appropriate style. It clearly shows the setting of the research theme, and makes convincing conclusions based on appropriate research.
3. Acquisition of analytic skills to deal with a broad range of contemporary global business and development problems, with strong focus on Japan and Asia.
4. To train students to have a deep understanding of economic conditions in developed and developing countries and have specialized management capacities required in international organizations, governments, and businesses.

C. Japanese Studies

The Master’s Program in Global Studies, Japanese Studies sets standards for the skills and knowledge students will acquire as described below. Those who fulfill the requirements and have passed the thesis defense will receive the diploma.

1. Acquisition of specialized knowledge and global cultural competencies.
2. The master’s thesis or the graduation project is grammatically and linguistically correct, clear, concise, and written in the appropriate style. It clearly shows the setting of the research theme, and makes convincing conclusions based on appropriate research.
3. Acquisition of an integrated and interdisciplinary understanding of Japanese history, literature, religion, art history, society, and culture.
4. To train students to have the Japanese language competency and scholarly knowledge for positions in educational institutions and other organizations requiring specialized knowledge of Japan.

Doctoral Program

A. Global Studies

The Doctoral Program in Global Studies sets standards for the skills and knowledge students will acquire as described below. Those who fulfill the requirements and have passed the thesis defense will receive a diploma in the Global Studies.

1. Acquisition of specialized knowledge for a professional career.
2. The doctoral dissertation is grammatically and linguistically correct, clear, concise, and written in the appropriate style. It clearly shows the setting of the research topic, which is original and unique, and makes convincing conclusions based on a deep and appropriate research.
3. Awarded on the basis of an original contribution in the area of Global Studies through mastery of relevant concepts and application of relevant methodologies.
4. To train students with specialized knowledge of theories and methods in Global Studies who can assume academic positions in institutions of higher learning as well as positions in organizations requiring specialized understanding and analysis of global phenomena.

B. Japanese Studies

The Doctoral Program in Global Studies sets standards for the skills and knowledge students will acquire as described below. Those who fulfill the requirements and have passed the thesis defense will receive a diploma in the Japanese Studies.

1. Acquisition of specialized knowledge for a professional career.
2. The doctoral dissertation is grammatically and linguistically correct, clearly, concise, and written in the appropriate style. It clearly shows the setting of the research topic, which is original and unique, and makes convincing conclusions based on a deep and appropriate research.
3. Awarded on the basis of an original contribution in the area of Japanese Studies through mastery of relevant concepts and application of relevant methodologies.
4. To train students who have developed expertise in an area within Japanese Studies and who are capable of assuming academic positions in institutions of higher learning and pursuing innovative high-level research in their area of expertise.

Curriculum Policy

Master’s Program

A. Global Studies

In accordance with the university diploma policy, the Graduate Program in Global Studies, Global Studies constructs a curriculum with courses aligned to the following purposes.

1. To train global citizens who can function inEnglish and other languages in multinational and multicultural social contexts in using skills from Global Studies.
2. Build a well-balanced curriculum that systematically combines lectures, exercises, and practical training through coursework and supervision in research work by the faculty members.
3. Through close collaboration between faculty members and students, build a curriculum with a thesis track course and a credit track course that cultivate students’ research skills in their major field as well as outstanding abilities for occupations that require a high level of expertise.

B. International Business and Development Studies

In accordance with the university diploma policy, the Graduate Program in Global Studies, International Business and Development Studies constructs a curriculum with courses aligned to the following purposes.

1. To train global citizens who can function in English and other languages in multinational and multicultural social contexts in using skills from International Business and Development Studies.
2. Build a well-balanced curriculum that systematically combines lectures, exercises, and practical training through coursework and supervision in research work by the faculty members.
3. Through close collaboration between faculty members and students, build a curriculum with a thesis track course and a credit track course that cultivate students’ research skills in their major field as well as outstanding abilities for occupations that require a high level of expertise.

C. Japanese Studies

In accordance with the university diploma policy, the Graduate Program in Global Studies, Japanese Studies constructs a curriculum with courses aligned to the following purposes.

1. To train global citizens who can function in English and other languages in multinational and multicultural social contexts in using skills from Japanese Studies.
2. Build a well-balanced curriculum that systematically combines lectures, exercises, and practical training through coursework and supervision in research work by the faculty members.
3. Through close collaboration between faculty members and students, build a curriculum with a thesis track course and a credit track course that cultivate students’ research skills in their major field as well as outstanding abilities for occupations that require a high level of expertise.

Doctoral Program in Global Studies

A. Global Studies

In accordance with the university diploma policy, the Graduate Program in Global Studies constructs a curriculum with courses aligned to the following purposes.

1. To train students who have developed expertise in a specific area and have the cultural competencies for a global career.
2. Build a well-balanced curriculum that systematically combines lectures, exercises, and practical training through coursework and supervision in research work by the faculty members.
3. To train students to acquire the knowledge and skills to independently carry out creative research related to global studies, and to become highly specialized professionals with sufficient knowledge and abilities.

B. Japanese Studies

In accordance with the university diploma policy, the Graduate Program in Global Studies constructs a curriculum with courses aligned to the following purposes.

1. To train students who have developed expertise in a specific area and have the cultural competencies for a global career.
2. Build a well-balanced curriculum that systematically combines lectures, exercises, and practical training through coursework and supervision in research work by the faculty members.
3. To train students to acquire the knowledge and skills to independently carry out creative research related to Japanese studies, and to become highly specialized professionals with sufficient knowledge and abilities.

Admissions Policy

Master’s Program in Global Studies

The Graduate Program in Global Studies seeks students who are qualified as described below:

 

1. M.A. in Global Studies: Those who possess excellent ability in English, relevant academic accomplishments, a sense of purpose, expository writing ability, and who are highly recommended by former research advisors and/or other mentors with whom they have worked for a significant qualification
2. M.A. in International Business and Development Studies: Those who possess excellent ability in English, relevant academic accomplishments, sense of purpose, expository writing ability, and who are highly recommended by former research advisors and/or other mentors with whom they have worked for a significant qualification
3. M.A. in Japanese Studies: Those who possess ability in English and Japanese, excellence in relevant academic accomplishments, sense of purpose, expository writing ability, and who are highly recommended by former research advisors and/or other mentors with whom they have worked for a significant qualification

Doctoral Program in Global Studies

The Graduate Program in Global Studies seeks students who are qualified as described below:

 

1. Ph.D. in Global Studies: Those who possess advanced mastery of concepts, methodologies, and a substantive area in Global Studies
2. Ph.D. in Japanese Studies: Those who possess advanced mastery of concepts, methodologies, and a substantive area in Japanese Studies

Faculty Members

Global Studies

International Business and Development Studies

Japanese Studies

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