Graduate School of Economics

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As a member of Asia, contribute to the development of the Japanese and Asian economies
Develop human resources who can contribute

Graduate School of Economics aims to develop talented individuals with advanced expertise and contribute to the development of Japan and Asia. research fields are diverse, including economic theory, history, policy applications, and international and regional economies, particularly in Asia. For students aiming to obtain a license as a tax accountant, Course are available for those aspiring to become a tax accountant at Graduate School. Master’s Degree offered by this research school is eligible for exemption from tax accountant examination subjects, and the school has produced many graduates who aim to become tax accountants.

Basic information research school

Major	Economics Major
course	Master's course doctoral program
degree	Master of Arts (Economics) PhD (Economics)
Course format	Daytime classes

capacity	博士前期課程 30名博士後期課程 9名
Number of enrolled students	博士前期課程 9名博士後期課程 0名
career options	Number of people who completed the master's program: 4 people 2 people currently looking for employment/job hunting Further education/Other: 2 students

As of May 1, 2025

Message from research School Dean

Active in Asia
Fostering highly specialized professionals and research

Professor Hideyuki IBARAGI Hideyuki

Graduate School of Economics aims to develop highly specialized professionals and research who will play an active role in Asia by acquiring specialized knowledge and analytical tools that will help them understand and analyze the increasingly complex economic society, and by acquiring a global perspective. For this reason, the school is open to working adults and international International Student. The curriculum includes a wide range of specialized subjects in theory, history, policy and application, and international and regional economics, as well as tax law-related subjects for training tax accountants. By gaining a comprehensive understanding of the economic society from a variety of perspectives, including a global perspective, students will be able to acquire the ability to proactively tackle the advanced and complex challenges they face as members of the international community, including Asia.

Features of research School

research in a wide range of economic fields

The program is characterized by the wide range of fields that students can research, from economic theory to applied economics and Asian economics. In addition, Master’s Degree from this research school is eligible for exemption from tax accountant examination subjects, and many graduates aim to become tax accountants.

Thorough small group instruction

In Graduate School research, it is important to write original papers based on precise thinking. To that end, it is essential to have a system that provides detailed guidance to each individual on a daily basis. In Graduate School of Economics small group instruction is strictly enforced, and the distance between faculty and students is very close, and research is conducted in a very homely atmosphere.

Acquisition of Faculty license (specialized license)

You can obtain a Junior High School Specialized Certificate (Social Studies) and a High School Specialized Certificate (Civics). Those who have obtained a junior high school or high school class 1 license can obtain a "Faculty license (specialized license)" by applying to the prefectural board of education after completing each research school. becomes.

For those who want to become a tax accountant

Graduate School of Economics provides support for those aiming to become tax accountants.
We offer comprehensive support for career advancement, including detailed research guidance.

Dealing with those aspiring to become tax accountants

Graduate School of Economics provides detailed and thorough research guidance to students aspiring to become tax accountants in writing Master’s Thesis.

Dissertation guidance

If you have been awarded a master's degree at Graduate School for research on subjects related to tax law, you can be exempt from taking exams on subjects related to tax law by applying for an exemption to the National Tax Council (tax accountant exam subject exemption). At Graduate School of Economics, tax law research experts and faculty members with practical experience provide detailed guidance on writing Master’s Thesis that corresponds to the tax accountant exam subject exemption.

Knowledge of tax law and economics

We have enhanced the curriculum to prepare students for success in the real world as tax accountants. In addition to the knowledge of tax law that is essential for tax accountants, students can also acquire knowledge of public finance and the latest economic conditions. Lecture and Seminar are held mainly on Saturdays to make it easier for working students who conduct research while working.

Educational and research objectives

Graduate School of Economics aims to contribute to the development of Japan and Asia by cultivating research and professionals who possess advanced specialized knowledge and deep analytical and insightful skills to respond to the increasingly complex changes in the economic and social spheres.

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Completion Accreditation and Degree Conferment Policy (Diploma Policy)

Graduate School of Economics (hereafter referred to as the “research School”) requires students to complete the course of the research School under strict academic evaluation, earn the required Credit, and write Master’s Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation based on these. Of the students who have passed the examination, degrees will be awarded to those who have the following abilities and qualities.

(Master's course)

Acquire the economics expertise and tools necessary to understand and analyze the increasingly complex economy and society.
Students will gain a comprehensive understanding of the economy and society from various perspectives, including global perspectives, and acquire the ability to proactively address the advanced and complex challenges they face as a member of the international community, including Asia.

(Doctoral course)

They possess the advanced economic expertise and analytical tools necessary to work as research or highly skilled professionals.
In a rapidly changing socio-economic environment, you have the ability to set your own goals and continue to build careers to achieve them throughout your life.

Curriculum Formulation and Implementation Policy (Curriculum Policy)

This research school aims to equip students with the specialized economic knowledge and tools necessary to deeply understand and analyze the increasingly complex modern economy and society. Therefore, it offers a well-balanced curriculum of fundamental and applied subjects in economic theory, empirical analysis, and policy research, designed to enable students to learn systematically and enhance their expertise. Furthermore, to respond to changes in the economy and society and the needs of students, this research school continuously reviews its curriculum. Based on student feedback and evaluations of educational effectiveness, it strives to improve the content and structure of subjects as needed, providing cutting-edge knowledge and skills.

(Master's course)
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Developing problem-solving skills
The research aims to develop students' ability to actively tackle advanced and complex economic challenges. To achieve this, we provide practical programmes that emphasize real-world economic and social problem-solving, in addition to acquiring theoretical knowledge. In particular, it provides opportunities to develop analytical and proposalal skills for specific issues through field research, case studies, and the development of policy recommendations.
Master’s Thesis Guidance and evaluation of
The Master's students will be given specialized guidance according to their own research themes, and will be supported in the process of completing their dissertations. In particular, we aim to ensure that students acquire the abilities and qualities indicated in the Diploma Policy through a series of research activities ranging from setting issues from an original perspective and selecting analytical methods based on this, to collecting and interpreting data and deriving conclusions.

Educational methods that support the systematic acquisition of specialized knowledge and analytical tools.
This research school has developed a curriculum that allows students to systematically acquire specialized knowledge and analytical tools in economics, from basic theory to applications. In Lecture style classes, the fundamentals of economic theory and statistical methods are thoroughly Professor, and opportunities are provided to engage in practical data analysis and policy evaluation through Seminar and other activities.
Promoting active learning
To create an environment where students can learn actively, we conduct interactive classes that incorporate discussions, presentations, and case studies. This allows students to develop the ability to view economic issues from multiple perspectives and to connect theory with the real economy.
Cultivating a multifaceted perspective
To enable students to comprehensively understand the economic and social landscape from diverse perspectives, we will establish courses that involve comparative analysis of domestic and international economic issues and policies. In particular, we will strengthen courses that incorporate a global perspective to deepen understanding of international economic trends, especially in the Asian region. Furthermore, we will cultivate awareness and abilities as members of the international community through discussions and collaborative research with faculty and students who possess diverse cultural backgrounds and international perspectives.

(Doctoral course)
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To equip students with the advanced economic knowledge and analytical tools necessary for working as research or highly skilled professionals, the university has established departments for "Theory and History," "Policy and Application," and "International and Regional Economics," each with its own specialized research courses.
Mainly through Seminar subjects, students set goals such as engaging in highly specialized jobs, and develop careers to achieve those goals.

All of the Seminar subjects for writing the dissertation are individual guidance for each student's research theme, and detailed guidance is provided, including how to write a thesis and manners.
Encourage students to participate in research groups inside and outside the university, deepen their understanding of the latest economic issues at a high level, and encourage them to make their own contributions there.

Policy for Accepting New Students (Admission Policy)

In order to develop human resources who possess the knowledge, skills, and attitudes set forth in the Diploma Policy, the research School evaluates students through written examinations, interviews, document screening, etc., and motivates them to write dissertations. We are looking for people to list.

(Master's course)

In order to understand the educational content of this research school, basic knowledge and skills have been acquired in the curriculum of a university, etc.
In order to secure a diverse range of students, consideration will be given to those with work experience.
Willingness to utilize the knowledge, abilities, attitudes, and experiences acquired in this research school for the benefit of the economy and international society.

(Doctoral course)

Acquire the specialized knowledge and analysis tools necessary to write a thesis in this research school.
They are eager to play an active role in the economy and international community as research or highly skilled professionals.

Objectives for each subject (listed in the syllabus)

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