Starting in April 2026, Division of Economics will be renamed the "Division of Modern Economics."
Highly specialized professionals are fostered with systematic economic knowledge and flexible thinking ability
Division of Economics
Expanding English classes In the Master's Program's "Economic Theory and Applied course in Economics," students will solidify their foundations in economics and statistics through foundational subjects, while also coming into contact with a wide range of specialized subjects and moving on to writing a dissertation or specific research topic. We have significantly increased the number of courses taught in English, making it possible to take all the credits required for graduation through courses taught in English. We hope that motivated students will take advantage of this opportunity.
Strengthening the foundation and emphasizing data analysis Specialized subjects include mathematical statistics, macro- and microeconomics, fiscal policy, banking, and international economics, all of which are fundamental themes essential to understanding the modern economy. Students can learn these themes systematically in the form of special lectures. In today's applied economics and policy research, evidence-based discussions based on data are required, and there is a growing need for research that emphasizes data analysis. We aim to provide a curriculum that can meet the knowledge demands of this era.
Tackling cutting-edge themes in a wide range of specialized fields In the Economic Theory and Applied course in Economics, students study governments and companies, the main actors in economic activity, and the regions where economic activity takes place, in fields such as public finance, banking, local government finance, international comparative management, and comparative industry, and tackle cutting-edge themes such as a comparison of Japanese, American, and European corporate management, a comparison of industrial development in Japan and Asia, and changes in Japanese employment practices. International students often choose cases from their own country as their research topic after studying similar cases from Japan or other Asian countries. Master's theses can also be submitted in English.
Grades will be announced each semester on Campus Square (at the end of the academic year for students taking only year-round courses).
Grading Criteria
Score
Veredict
S.
100-90 points
Pass
A
89-80 points
B.
79-70 points
C.
69-60 points
P
Pass (Thesis Review)
D.
59-0 points
Fail
* D: Failing will not be recorded on the transcript.
Course and Completion Requirements
Master's Program
[Economic Theory and Applied course in Economics] About course enrollment
The number of credits required to complete is 30 credits.
In principle, students must take and complete "Economics Seminar I & II" (2 credits each) offered by their supervisor in 1st year, and "Economics Seminar III" (4 credits throughout the year) in 2nd year.
Students must decide whether to submit a master's thesis or a specific research project in consultation with their supervisor by the time they submit their dissertation title declaration in 2nd year at the latest.
Duplicate courses of the same subject are not allowed.
1st year, students are limited to six subjects and 12 credits per semester.
About Completion
Compleation of the program is attained by satisfying the required number of credits and passing the examination of the master's thesis or specific subject research.
Doctoral Program
About course enrollment
You need 12 credits to complete.
There is no distinction between compulsory and optional, but as a general rule, please take the courses of your academic advisor for three consecutive years.
If required, you can take a master's degree course, but you will not be accredited for credits.
About Completion
Completion of the program is attained by satisfying the required number of credits and passing the doctoral dissetation examination.
Even if the required number of credits is fulfilled, failure to submit or fail to pass the doctoral dissertation will result in dismissal from the program at the end of the term.
