Subjects for Master’s Courses
Requirements for Master’s Program in International Public Policy Completion
| Course Category | Type of Courses | Compulsory/Elective | Required Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| General Foundation Subjects | General Educations Courses for Graduate School | Elective subjects | 1～ |
| Common Specialized Foundation Courses of Graduate School of Business Sciences, Humanities and Social Sciences | Elective subjects (except “International Public Policy”, “Area Studies”) | 1～ | |
| Common Subjects in Degree Programs in Humanities and Social Sciences |
Joint Seminar of Master’s Thesis (compulsory subject) | 1 | |
| “Academic Writing and Research Ethics” or 「研究法入門」 (elective subjects) | 1 | ||
| Foundation Subjects for Major | Foundation Subjects for Major | Elective subjects (including “International Public Policy”, “Area Studies”) | 2～ |
| Major Subjects | Major Subjects | Lecture and seminar subjects (elective subjects) | 8～ |
| “Research Workshop of International Public Policy A” and “Research Workshop of International Public Policy B” (compulsory subjects) | 6 | ||
| Required Credits for Completion | 30 | ||
Completion Requirements
・Students must be enrolled in the program for at least two years, acquire at least 30 credits by taking the required courses as specified above table, receive necessary research supervision, and pass the master’s thesis and the final examinations. However, for those who have made outstanding achievements, enrollment for at least one year is sufficient.
・If deemed instrumental for educational purposes, credits earned by taking courses in other degree programs, etc. may be accepted as required credits for completion up to a maximum of 10 credits.
Schedule for Thesis Evaluation in Master’s Program in In ternational Public Policy
1st year
- mid-February Joint Seminar of Master’s Thesis
2nd year
- mid-August Submission of Master’s Thesis COnfirmation Form
- late September Mid-term Master’s Thesis Presentation
- mid-November Submission of Final Title of Master’s Thesis
- early December Master’s Thesis Submission
- mid-January Oral Defense
- late Match Commencement Ceremony