Division of Economics

Overview – Enrollment Limit: 6 students

The Division of Economics aims to develop an analysis and take concrete measures to resolve the problems faced by local communities and international society, utilizing the theories and methods of economics and business science. Although this division is divided into three courses depending on the area of study, all courses actively accept international students, working adults, and students in general.

Diploma Policy

This degree is awarded to those who have acquired a basic knowledge of and research methods in economics, business administration, and related adjacent fields, as well as broad or interdisciplinary knowledge and research methods. Additionally, recipients must have the ability to think critically, make informed judgments, and express themselves logically based on their specialized knowledge, and be proactive in tackling problems.

This division confers one of the following degrees: Master of Economics, Master of Business Administration, or Master of Philosophy.

Degree requirements

(1) Master’s degree (Economics)

Students must take courses mainly in “Economics Theory and Policy” , “International Society and Economy”  and “Digital Economic” courses to acquire the prescribed number of credits in economic theory research, quantitative analysis, institutional analysis, and economic history research, among other areas. In addition, the student must submit a master’s thesis (a research paper is also acceptable for students in the Digital Economic Course and the short-term enrollment program ) related to the educational and research content listed above or pass the Qualifying Examination (QE).

(2) Master’s degree (Business Administration)

Students must take courses mainly in the “Management Information Course” and “Digital Economic Course” to acquire the prescribed number of credits for theoretical research in management and accounting, organizational analysis, strategic research, and so on. In addition, the student must submit a master’s thesis (a research paper is also acceptable for students in the Digital Economic Course and the short-term enrollment program) related to the education and research content listed above or pass the Qualifying Examination (QE).

(3) Master’s degree (Phylosophy)

The student must take courses mainly in the “Economic Theory and Policy”, “International Society and Economy” and “Digital Economic” courses and, based on traditional education and research in economics, learn approaches from other fields in the social sciences such as political science, sociology, and history, and acquire the prescribed number of credits on the interdisciplinary education and research. In addition, students must submit a master’s thesis (a research paper is also acceptable for students in the Digital Economic Couse and the short-term enrollment program) related to the education and research content listed above or pass the Qualifying Examination (QE).