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In the field of public policy, the aim is to cultivate specialized skills that enable individuals to play active roles in areas such as policy planning, policy analysis, and strategic development within the business sector. Specifically, the field focuses on developing the ability to address issues related to the design, development, management, and evaluation of sustainable socio-economic systems, political and administrative systems, and stable international economic and financial systems. It also seeks to foster the capacity to solve problems concerning autonomous regional economic development.

To achieve these goals, the field incorporates the latest academic research in the social sciences¡ªsuch as game and information economics, transaction cost and institutional economics, evolutionary economics, public choice theory, and constitutional economics-into public policy education. By applying these theories to various research areas (e.g., political and administrative systems, environmental issues, market and transitional economics, international intellectual property issues, and international financial problems), the field aims to educate not only highly skilled professionals but also individuals capable of contributing to cutting-edge research fields.

The Public Policy Field is primarily intended for individuals interested in the following professional careers:

• Those who wish to work in consulting firms or think tanks, engaging in policy planning and policy analysis
• Those who aim to be involved in planning and development within private-sector companies
• Those interested in launching nonprofit businesses that provide public services
• Those who aspire to work in government agencies, taking part in policy formulation
• Those who aim to become researchers active in cutting-edge academic fields

Applicants are expected to have a basic knowledge of economics upon admission.

In the first year of the Public Policy Field, students focus on studying foundational theories aligned with their individual research and learning themes. In the second year, they receive research guidance aimed at completing their master's thesis based on their chosen research topic.

Please refer to the Faculty Members page.

Higashi-Hiroshima Campus

Monday to Friday, 8:45-10:15,10:30-12:00,12:50-14:20,14:35-16:05, and16:20-17:50