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Modern economic systems face a variety of challenges. To understand these issues and explore possible solutions, a long-term perspective and flexible thinking are essential.

The Comparative Economic Systems field emphasizes examining individual economic issues within the broader context of the economic system as an integrated whole, using the method of comparative analysis. For example, by comparing the historical development of diverse economic systems such as those in Europe and Japan, students gain an understanding of the unique characteristics of each system. The field also involves comparing various schools of economic thought, enabling students to acquire a wide range of perspectives. Through such coursework, the field aims to cultivate broad academic capabilities for addressing issues that arise during periods of economic transition.

The Comparative Economic Systems field envisions three main groups of prospective students:

• Undergraduate students continuing to graduate studies
  • We welcome students who, building on their undergraduate education, are motivated to pursue further studies and acquire specialized academic skills.
• International students
  • We welcome international students who, in addition to their existing knowledge, seek to develop advanced theoretical thinking based on a broad academic foundation. In such cases, Japanese language proficiency equivalent to Level N1 of the Japanese Language Proficiency Test is required.
• Working professionals
  • This field offers a special admission track for working professionals with at least two years of professional or social experience. This track is designed as a two-year course aimed at re-education and lifelong learning, responding to the growing interest in continuing education among working adults. The field also offers Phoenix Admission, another pathway designed for the same purpose. After obtaining a master¡¯s degree, students may continue on to the doctoral program.

Courses are divided into three categories: required courses, semi-required elective courses, and elective courses. The required course is the Special Research Project, which students undertake over four semesters (first and second semesters of both the first and second years) under the supervision of their academic advisor. Throughout the two-year master¡¯s program, the advisor provides research guidance to support the completion of the master¡¯s thesis, which is finalized in the final semester.

Please refer to the Faculty Members page.

Higashi-Hiroshima Campus

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