Fostering Researchers and Practicians Who Can Discern Various Economic Issues
The Division of Economics established a doctoral program in 2009 and offers a more advanced research guidance system.
The objective of the master’s course is to nurture each student’s basic academic skill to become an independent researcher of the real-world economy and to expand the expertise to become a high caliber professional. Our curriculum includes a wide range of subjects including, but not limited to, theoretical economics, economic policy, economic history, statistics, finance, international economy, economic situations across the globe, as well as international finance. Numerous, well-placed faculty members offer a well-equipped research environment. By achieving in-depth mastery of specialized and adjacent fields from these subjects, students gain a refined ability to analyze real economic problems as researchers, public servants, and instructors in the future.
Furthermore, students may take classes from other divisions, to enable interdisciplinary research. The research outcome of the 2-year master’s course is summarized into a master’s thesis, which will be objectively judged to determine whether the student has earned the degree. A 3-year extension system is available for those who meet the requirements, enabling them to complete the program in a manner that is most appropriate for them.
In the doctoral course, the educational objective is help students develop their skills as advanced and specialized researchers in economics. Research advisors from various areas of expertise provide thorough and dedicated guidance.
In these ways, students can attain not only specialized knowledge and research methods, but also a higher level of information processing ability, linguistic proficiency, presentation and discussion skills, and much more. We look forward to working with motivated individuals who will open the way to the future with us.