Fields of Study and Corresponding Graduate Schools

     
Sub-Programs
(Target Priority Areas)
Components
(Development Issues)
Presumed Research Fields and Preferred Major Subjects* Corresponding Graduate Schools, Degrees to be obtained & URLs
1.
Social and economic development which directly leads to economic growth and the national livelihoods improvement
1-1.
Financial Policy,Economic Policy
  • National Development Policy
  • Macroeconomic Policy
  • Fiscal Policy
  • Monetary Policy
  • Tax Policy
  • Econometrics
  • Investment Environment Development
  • Industrial Promotion Policy
  • Foreign Investment Promotion Policy
  • Business Environment Development
  • International Development Cooperation
  • Foreign Aid and Debt Management, etc.
Waseda University
Graduate School of Asia-Pacific Studies (GSAPS)

International Studies

Degree: Master of Arts in International Relations
https://www.waseda.jp/fire/gsaps/en
Number of Acceptance per Batch: 2
Brochure Video
Rikkyo University
Graduate School of Business

Master of International Business Program

Degree: Master of Public Management and Administration (MPMA)
https://mpma.rikkyo.ac.jp/index.html
Number of Acceptance per Batch: 2
Brochure Video
Hiroshima University
Graduate School of Humanities and Social Sciences

International Economic Development Program

Degrees:
Master of Economics,
Master of Business Administration, Master of International Cooperation Studies,
Master of Philosophy
https://www.hiroshima-u.ac.jp/en/gshs
Number of Acceptance per Batch: 2
Brochure Video

Some JDS fellows applying to International Economic Development Program, Graduate School of Humanities and Social Sciences, Hiroshima University may be assigned to Graduate School of Innovation and Practice for Smart Society, depending on the research Topic.
Graduate School of Innovation and Practice for Smart Society
Degree: Master of Philosophy
https://www.hiroshima-u.ac.jp/en/smart_society
2.
Governance Enhancement and Basic Framework Development for Democracy
2-1.
Development of Human Resource and Administrative Capacity of Civil Servants
  • Decentralization
  • Local Administration
  • Administrative Control
  • Personnel Management Policy
  • Administrative and Fiscal Control
  • Local Autonomy
  • Labour Policy
  • Public Policy, etc.
Meiji University
Graduate School of Governance Studies

Public Policy Programme

Degree: Master of Public Policy
https://www.meiji.ac.jp/cip/english/graduate/governance/index.html
Number of Acceptance per Batch: 2
Brochure Video
Yamaguchi University
Graduate School of Economics

Public Administration Course

Degree: Master of Economics
(with Certificate of Completion of Public Administration Course)
http://www.econo.yamaguchi-u.ac.jp/en/
Number of Acceptance per Batch: 2
Brochure Video
International University of Japan (IUJ)
Graduate School of International Relations

Public Management and Policy Analysis Program (PMPP)

Degree: Master of Arts in Public Management
*You can earn one of two degrees of your choice.
https://www.iuj.ac.jp/gsir/pmpp/
Number of Acceptance per Batch: 2
Brochure Video
2-2.
Building of International Relations
  • International Politics
  • International Economy
  • Foreign Policy
  • South Asian Regional Integration
  • Diplomatic Relations between Nepal and Other Countries
  • Nepal’s Development as a Landlocked Country
  • Relations with Developing Countries
  • International Diplomacy on Labor Issues
  • Labor Politics
  • Migration Issues, etc.
Ritsumeikan University
Graduate School of International Relations,

Global International Relations Program (English-Based Program)

Degrees: Master of Arts in International Relations
http://www.ritsumei.ac.jp/gsir/eng/
Number of Acceptance per Batch: 2
Brochure Video
Hiroshima University
Graduate School of Humanities and Social Sciences

International Peace and Co-existence Program

Degrees: Master of International Cooperation Studies, Master of Philosophy
https://www.hiroshima-u.ac.jp/en/gshs
Number of Acceptance per Batch: 2
Brochure Video
2-3.
Improvement of Legal and Judicial System
  • Civil Law
  • Criminal Law
  • Corporate and Commercial Law (including bankruptcy law)
  • Laws for Trade and Investment Promotion
  • IT Laws
  • Intellectual Property Laws
  • International Treaty Laws, etc.
Kyushu University
Graduate School of Law

LL.M. Program

Degree: LL.M Degree
https://www.law.kyushu-u.ac.jp/programsinenglish/
Number of Acceptance per Batch: 2
Brochure Video
Keio University
Law School

LL.M. in Global Legal Practice

Degree: LL.M Degree
https://www.ls.keio.ac.jp/en/
Number of Acceptance per Batch: 2
Brochure Video

*It does not mean applicants must choose from the listed study fields.