Master's Program - Philosophy/Purpose Academic Policy

Philosophy/purpose

The Master's Program in Economics aims to cultivate a wide range of individuals, including researchers, faculty, specialists, and business professionals, who possess multifaceted perspectives and fundamental knowledge on various economic and social issues, and who can analyze them theoretically, empirically, or historically, and propose solutions.

Educational goals

The Master's Program in Economics provides the following education in order to cultivate the kind of human resources outlined in its philosophy and objectives.

1. To acquire a multifaceted perspective and fundamental knowledge regarding various economic and social issues.
2. To acquire advanced and specialized knowledge in economics and the ability to contribute to society by proposing solutions to problems theoretically, empirically, or historically.
3. We publish research findings obtained by utilizing economic knowledge, thereby gaining specialized and academically valuable insights.

Degree awarding policy

Graduate School of Economics awards the degree of "Master of Economics" to those who, in the first stage of the doctoral program, acquire the required number of credits in accordance with the prescribed study method, receive the necessary research guidance, and are deemed to have achieved the following learning outcomes through the examination of their submitted master's thesis and final examination.

1. Possessing a multifaceted perspective and fundamental knowledge regarding various economic and social issues.
2. The theoretical, empirical, or historical analysis of economic and social phenomena and problems.
3. Possessing specialized and academically valuable knowledge on various economic and social issues, and being able to propose solutions to these problems.

4. To conduct academic research on various economic and social issues by utilizing knowledge of economics, and to possess the necessary knowledge, skills, and motivation as a researcher to publish research results.

Curriculum Development and Implementation Policy

The Graduate Graduate School of Economics, in order to achieve the learning outcomes stipulated in the degree awarding policy, organizes and implements a systematic and sequential curriculum in accordance with the following policies for the master's program.

1. With the primary objective of achieving learning outcomes 1 and 2 as defined in the degree awarding policy, the program includes "Graduate School Fundamentals" as an elective required subject in the first year, as well as "Economic Theory," "Applied Economics," and "History" as graduate school lecture subjects.
2. With the primary objective of achieving learning outcome 3 as defined in the degree awarding policy, the "Graduate School Seminar" course is offered from the first year, along with necessary research guidance.
3. With the primary objective of achieving learning outcome 4 as defined in the degree awarding policy, necessary research guidance is provided through the "Graduate School Seminar" course in the first year and the "Graduate School Thesis Guidance" course in the second year. An "Interim Report Meeting" for the master's thesis is also established to allow students to receive advice from faculty members other than their supervising professor.
4. In research guidance, a multi-faculty system is adopted, centered around the main supervisor, to provide instruction that enables students to acquire the necessary skills as researchers through data collection and analysis, writing, oral presentations, and thesis writing.

Admissions policy

Graduate School of Economics accepts applicants for its Master's program after confirming the following points.

1. Applicants must possess the fundamental knowledge of economics necessary for studying this course, as well as a clear research plan.
2. Applicants must possess the motivation to acquire the specialized knowledge and research skills in economics necessary for studying this course.
3. Having a strong desire to conduct in-depth research on economic and social issues based on one's real-world experience.

Philosophy/purpose

Based on Christian character education, we teach the theory and application of economics and cultivate research capabilities in specialized fields, thereby fostering a wide range of human resources including researchers, teachers, professionals, and business people, and contributing to the progress of society.

1. In an environment of increasing globalization, informatization, and knowledge intensification, where further progress, fluidity, and uncertainty are anticipated, we aim to learn and develop the theories and applications necessary to purposefully realize fundamental human economic activities and to contribute to society.
2. By studying and mastering calm thinking and architecture related to economics, we contribute to the development and welfare of humanity and society.

Educational goals

Under the guidance of a primary and secondary supervisor, students will acquire knowledge across a wide range of fields and cultivate the abilities necessary for highly specialized professions or research capabilities in their field of specialization.

1. Through a curriculum covering theory, policy, history, and quantitative analysis methods, we train faculty and research staff for universities and research institutes both domestically and internationally.
2. In collaboration with the Department of Business Administration Graduate School of Business Administration, we train certified public accountants, small and medium-sized enterprise consultants, management consultants, financial planners, and business owners.
3. We actively accept researchers and international students from overseas, and, centered on our sister and partner institutions, we are rapidly deepening our ties with Europe, the Americas, Asia, and Oceania, while conducting international collaborative research and education from a global perspective.
4. As an "open Graduate Schools," we regularly hold open colleges, various symposiums, and public academic lectures in collaboration with the Tohoku Institute of Industrial and Economic Research, the Institute of Social Welfare, and the Institute of Management Research. We contribute to social education in cooperation with the local community and strive to understand the changing times.

Degree awarding policy

Graduate School of Economics awards the degree of "Master of Economics" to those who, in the first stage of the doctoral program, acquire 32 or more credits in accordance with the prescribed study method, receive the necessary research guidance, and achieve the following learning outcomes through the examination of their submitted master's thesis and final examination.

1. Possessing a broad perspective, fundamental knowledge, and critical thinking skills in economics (economic theory, applied economics, and history).
2. Possessing specialized knowledge in several specific topics related to economics (economic theory, applied economics, and history).
3. Possessing specialized and academically valuable knowledge on research topics related to economics (economic theory, applied economics, and history).
4. Applicants must possess the necessary knowledge, skills, and motivation to conduct academic research in economics (economic theory, applied economics, and history) and to publish the results of that research.

Curriculum Development and Implementation Policy

The Graduate Graduate School of Economics, in order to achieve the learning outcomes stipulated in the degree awarding policy, organizes and implements a systematic and sequential curriculum in accordance with the following policies for the master's program.

1. With the primary objective of achieving learning outcomes 1 and 2 as defined in the degree awarding policy, the program includes "Graduate School Fundamentals" as an elective required subject in the first year, as well as "Economic Theory," "Applied Economics," and "History" as graduate school lecture subjects.
2. With the primary objective of achieving learning outcome 3 as defined in the degree awarding policy, the "Graduate School Seminar" course is offered from the first year, along with necessary research guidance.
3. With the primary objective of achieving learning outcome 4 as defined in the degree awarding policy, necessary research guidance is provided through the "Graduate School Seminar" course in the first year and the "Graduate School Thesis Guidance" course in the second year. An "Interim Report Meeting" for the master's thesis is also established to allow students to receive advice from faculty members other than their supervising professor.

Admissions policy

Graduate School of Economics accepts students for its Master's program according to the following policy:

1. Applicants must possess a certain level of foundational knowledge in economics (economic theory, applied economics, and history) necessary for studying this course, as well as a clear research plan.
2. Applicants must possess the motivation to acquire the specialized knowledge and research skills necessary for studying this course.
3. My goal is to contribute to society by deepening my academic research based on my past work experience.