Degree：Master of Global Studies Graduate Program in
Global and Area Studies

Pursue the ideal social model in the age of globalization.

Acquire advanced expertise and skills in fields related to international development and international cooperation, etc. which provides students with the ability to understand and resolve various global issues and to acquire a knowledge of diversity in global politics and societies, as well as planning and solution capabilities and communication skills applicable for global businesses.

Graduate Program in Global and Area Studies

Three Educational Policies

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Education and research of this program

The skills and Education and research of this program

Our target in education

Human resources who acquire advanced knowledge and engineering to understand and resolve various problems occurring in Japan and world-wide, equipped with the ability to design society from a global perspective, and can contribute to the creation of a sustainable and prosperous community.

Skills to be developed

Future path

Government agency/local government/public utility corporation/educational institution/private-sector corporation/civic organizations with a division related to globalization or internationalization, continue to graduate school (doctor’s course), etc.

Program Specialized Course

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Fundamental Subjects
Course name Semester Credits
Disaster Management and International Cooperation I Semester Ｂ Credits １
Environmental Governance I Semester Ｂ Credits １
Information and Network Technology Ⅰ Semester Ｂ Credits １
Human Security and the United Nations Ⅰ Semester Ａ Credits １
International Protection of Human Rights and Peacebuilding Ⅰ Semester Ｂ Credits １
Globalization and Project Management Ⅰ Semester Ｂ Credits １

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Global Studies
Course name Semester Credits
Disaster Management and International Cooperation II Semester Ｂ Credits １
Environmental Governance II Semester Ｂ Credits １
Information and Network Technology Ⅱ Semester Ｂ Credits １
Human Security and the United Nations Ⅱ Semester Ａ Credits １
International Protection of Human Rights and Peacebuilding Ⅱ Semester Ｂ Credits １
Globalization and Project Management Ⅱ Semester Ｂ Credits １

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Area Studies
Course name Semester Credits
Development and Community in Thailand I Semester Ｂ Credits １
Development and Community in Thailand Ⅱ Semester Ｂ Credits １
History of International Relations in East Asia I Semester Ａ Credits １
History of International Relations in East Asia Ⅱ Semester Ａ Credits １
History of Cultural Exchange in East AsiaⅠ Semester Ａ Credits １
History of Cultural Exchange in East Asia Ⅱ Semester Ａ Credits １
Nature and Local Life in Japan I Semester Ａ Credits １
Nature and Local Life in Japan II Semester Ａ Credits １
American Economy and Finance Ⅰ Semester Ｂ Credits １
American Economy and Finance Ⅱ Semester Ｂ Credits １
Economy and Society in Latin America Ⅰ Semester Ｂ Credits １
Economy and Society in Latin America Ⅱ Semester Ｂ Credits １
Politics and Society in the Middle East I Semester Ｂ Credits １
Politics and Society in the Middle East II Semester Ｂ Credits １
Social Development and Culture in East Africa I Semester Ａ Credits １
Social Development and Culture in East Africa Ⅱ Semester Ａ Credits １

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Advanced Seminar, Advanced Research for thesis, Non-thesis Research Project
Course name Semester Credits
Advanced Seminar in Global and Area Studies Semester Ｆ Credits ４
Advanced Research for thesis in Global and Area Studies Semester Ｆ Credits ６

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Faculty Member

ProfessorISOYA, Akira
ISOYA, Akira
Education specialty and research field
Economics
Research interest
Research on financial markets and systems in the United States
SDGs
Goal 8. Promote sustained, inclusive and sustainable economic growth, full and productive employment and decent work for all
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ProfessorMalee KAEWMANOTHAM
Malee KAEWMANOTHAM
Education specialty and research field
Sociology
Research interest
Development and community in Thailand
SDGs
Goal 1. End poverty in all its forms everywhere Goal 3. Ensure healthy lives and promote well-being for all at all ages Goal 4. Ensure inclusive and equitable quality education and promote lifelong learning opportunities for all Goal 5. Achieve gender equality and empower all women and girls Goal 8. Promote sustained, inclusive and sustainable economic growth, full and productive employment and decent work for all Goal 10. Reduce inequality within and among countries Goal 11. Make cities and human settlements inclusive, safe, resilient and sustainable Goal 16. Promote peaceful and inclusive societies for sustainable development, provide access to justice for all and build effective, accountable and inclusive institutions at all levels Goal 17. Strengthen the means of implementation and revitalize the Global Partnership for Sustainable Development
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ProfessorSAKAMOTO, Kumiko
SAKAMOTO, Kumiko
Education specialty and research field
African Area Studies
Research interest
Research on social development and culture in East Africa
SDGs
Goal 1. End poverty in all its forms everywhere Goal 2. End hunger, achieve food security and improved nutrition and promote sustainable agriculture Goal 3. Ensure healthy lives and promote well-being for all at all ages Goal 4. Ensure inclusive and equitable quality education and promote lifelong learning opportunities for all Goal 5. Achieve gender equality and empower all women and girls Goal 8. Promote sustained, inclusive and sustainable economic growth, full and productive employment and decent work for all Goal 10. Reduce inequality within and among countries Goal 11. Make cities and human settlements inclusive, safe, resilient and sustainable Goal 12. Ensure sustainable consumption and production patterns Goal 15. Protect, restore and promote sustainable use of terrestrial ecosystems, sustainably manage forests, combat desertification, and halt and reverse land degradation and halt biodiversity loss Goal 17. Strengthen the means of implementation and revitalize the Global Partnership for Sustainable Development
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ProfessorSHIMIZU, Nanako
SHIMIZU, Nanako
Education specialty and research field
International Relations, International Organizations
Research interest
United Nations security system and human security
SDGs
Goal 3. Ensure healthy lives and promote well-being for all at all ages Goal 5. Achieve gender equality and empower all women and girls Goal 16. Promote peaceful and inclusive societies for sustainable development, provide access to justice for all and build effective, accountable and inclusive institutions at all levels Goal 17. Strengthen the means of implementation and revitalize the Global Partnership for Sustainable Development
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ProfessorTAKAHASHI, Wakana
TAKAHASHI, Wakana
Education specialty and research field
Environmental Governance
Research interest
Research to clarify the cause of differences in environmental policies between regions and nations from a political science perspective
SDGs
Goal 1. End poverty in all its forms everywhere Goal 2. End hunger, achieve food security and improved nutrition and promote sustainable agriculture Goal 3. Ensure healthy lives and promote well-being for all at all ages Goal 4. Ensure inclusive and equitable quality education and promote lifelong learning opportunities for all Goal 5. Achieve gender equality and empower all women and girls Goal 6. Ensure availability and sustainable management of water and sanitation for all Goal 7. Ensure access to affordable, reliable, sustainable and modern energy for all Goal 8. Promote sustained, inclusive and sustainable economic growth, full and productive employment and decent work for all Goal 9. Build resilient infrastructure, promote inclusive and sustainable industrialization and foster innovation Goal 10. Reduce inequality within and among countries Goal 11. Make cities and human settlements inclusive, safe, resilient and sustainable Goal 12. Ensure sustainable consumption and production patterns Goal 13. Take urgent action to combat climate change and its impacts Goal 14. Conserve and sustainably use the oceans, seas and marine resources for sustainable development Goal 15. Protect, restore and promote sustainable use of terrestrial ecosystems, sustainably manage forests, combat desertification, and halt and reverse land degradation and halt biodiversity loss Goal 16. Promote peaceful and inclusive societies for sustainable development, provide access to justice for all and build effective, accountable and inclusive institutions at all levels Goal 17. Strengthen the means of implementation and revitalize the Global Partnership for Sustainable Development
more
ProfessorNI, Yongmao
NI, Yongmao
Education specialty and research field
Information Network
Research interest
Foundations and applications of information equipment system and information network in a global society
SDGs
Goal 9. Build resilient infrastructure, promote inclusive and sustainable industrialization and foster innovation Goal 12. Ensure sustainable consumption and production patterns
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ProfessorMATSUO, Masaki
MATSUO, Masaki
Education specialty and research field
Middle East　Studies
Research interest
Political economiy of the the Middle East, especially
(1) correlation between oil and authoritarianism,
(2)　international migration in the Middle East
SDGs
Goal 1. End poverty in all its forms everywhere Goal 3. Ensure healthy lives and promote well-being for all at all ages Goal 4. Ensure inclusive and equitable quality education and promote lifelong learning opportunities for all Goal 5. Achieve gender equality and empower all women and girls Goal 6. Ensure availability and sustainable management of water and sanitation for all Goal 7. Ensure access to affordable, reliable, sustainable and modern energy for all Goal 8. Promote sustained, inclusive and sustainable economic growth, full and productive employment and decent work for all Goal 9. Build resilient infrastructure, promote inclusive and sustainable industrialization and foster innovation Goal 10. Reduce inequality within and among countries Goal 16. Promote peaceful and inclusive societies for sustainable development, provide access to justice for all and build effective, accountable and inclusive institutions at all levels Goal 17. Strengthen the means of implementation and revitalize the Global Partnership for Sustainable Development
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Associate ProfessorIIZUKA, Akiko
IIZUKA, Akiko
Education specialty and research field
Disaster Management, International Cooperation
Research interest
Disaster prevention and management, international cooperation, NGOs
SDGs
Goal 1. End poverty in all its forms everywhere Goal 4. Ensure inclusive and equitable quality education and promote lifelong learning opportunities for all Goal 5. Achieve gender equality and empower all women and girls Goal 6. Ensure availability and sustainable management of water and sanitation for all Goal 10. Reduce inequality within and among countries Goal 11. Make cities and human settlements inclusive, safe, resilient and sustainable Goal 13. Take urgent action to combat climate change and its impacts Goal 14. Conserve and sustainably use the oceans, seas and marine resources for sustainable development Goal 15. Protect, restore and promote sustainable use of terrestrial ecosystems, sustainably manage forests, combat desertification, and halt and reverse land degradation and halt biodiversity loss Goal 16. Promote peaceful and inclusive societies for sustainable development, provide access to justice for all and build effective, accountable and inclusive institutions at all levels Goal 17. Strengthen the means of implementation and revitalize the Global Partnership for Sustainable Development
more
Associate ProfessorKURIHARA, Shunsuke
KURIHARA, Shunsuke
Education specialty and research field
International Development, Governance, Civil Society
Research interest
Research on international development and governance
SDGs
Goal 1. End poverty in all its forms everywhere Goal 2. End hunger, achieve food security and improved nutrition and promote sustainable agriculture Goal 3. Ensure healthy lives and promote well-being for all at all ages Goal 4. Ensure inclusive and equitable quality education and promote lifelong learning opportunities for all Goal 5. Achieve gender equality and empower all women and girls Goal 6. Ensure availability and sustainable management of water and sanitation for all Goal 8. Promote sustained, inclusive and sustainable economic growth, full and productive employment and decent work for all Goal 10. Reduce inequality within and among countries Goal 12. Ensure sustainable consumption and production patterns Goal 16. Promote peaceful and inclusive societies for sustainable development, provide access to justice for all and build effective, accountable and inclusive institutions at all levels Goal 17. Strengthen the means of implementation and revitalize the Global Partnership for Sustainable Development
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Associate ProfessorKOMURA, Manabu
KOMURA, Manabu
Education specialty and research field
Studies in Village Community
Research interest
Research based on field work in Japanese rural community
SDGs
Goal 11. Make cities and human settlements inclusive, safe, resilient and sustainable Goal 14. Conserve and sustainably use the oceans, seas and marine resources for sustainable development Goal 15. Protect, restore and promote sustainable use of terrestrial ecosystems, sustainably manage forests, combat desertification, and halt and reverse land degradation and halt biodiversity loss Goal 17. Strengthen the means of implementation and revitalize the Global Partnership for Sustainable Development
more
Associate ProfessorSUEYOSHI，Ana
SUEYOSHI，Ana
Education specialty and research field
Applied Economics (including Economic History)
Research interest
Research on Latin American politics and economy
SDGs
Goal 4. Ensure inclusive and equitable quality education and promote lifelong learning opportunities for all Goal 8. Promote sustained, inclusive and sustainable economic growth, full and productive employment and decent work for all Goal 10. Reduce inequality within and among countries Goal 16. Promote peaceful and inclusive societies for sustainable development, provide access to justice for all and build effective, accountable and inclusive institutions at all levels
more
Associate ProfessorFUJII, Hiroshige
FUJII, Hiroshige
Education specialty and research field
International Protection of Human Rights and peacebuilding
Research interest
Research on international Criminal Justice and conflicts
SDGs
Goal 1. End poverty in all its forms everywhere Goal 2. End hunger, achieve food security and improved nutrition and promote sustainable agriculture Goal 3. Ensure healthy lives and promote well-being for all at all ages Goal 4. Ensure inclusive and equitable quality education and promote lifelong learning opportunities for all Goal 5. Achieve gender equality and empower all women and girls Goal 8. Promote sustained, inclusive and sustainable economic growth, full and productive employment and decent work for all Goal 10. Reduce inequality within and among countries Goal 16. Promote peaceful and inclusive societies for sustainable development, provide access to justice for all and build effective, accountable and inclusive institutions at all levels Goal 17. Strengthen the means of implementation and revitalize the Global Partnership for Sustainable Development
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Associate ProfessorMATSUMURA, Fuminori
MATSUMURA, Fuminori
Education specialty and research field
International Relations in East Asia
Research interest
Research on Chinese foreign policy and international political histrory
SDGs
Goal 10. Reduce inequality within and among countries Goal 16. Promote peaceful and inclusive societies for sustainable development, provide access to justice for all and build effective, accountable and inclusive institutions at all levels
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Assistant ProfessorSHIN, Hyewon
SHIN, Hyewon
Education specialty and research field
Sociology
Research interest
Migration and Ethnic Studies, Urban Sociology
SDGs
Goal 4. Ensure inclusive and equitable quality education and promote lifelong learning opportunities for all Goal 10. Reduce inequality within and among countries Goal 11. Make cities and human settlements inclusive, safe, resilient and sustainable Goal 16. Promote peaceful and inclusive societies for sustainable development, provide access to justice for all and build effective, accountable and inclusive institutions at all levels
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Assistant ProfessorSugit, ARJON
Sugit, ARJON
Education specialty and research field
Politics and International Relations in Southeast Asia
Research interest
Democratization, Peace, Conflict, and Security Studies
SDGs
Goal 1. End poverty in all its forms everywhere Goal 8. Promote sustained, inclusive and sustainable economic growth, full and productive employment and decent work for all Goal 10. Reduce inequality within and among countries Goal 16. Promote peaceful and inclusive societies for sustainable development, provide access to justice for all and build effective, accountable and inclusive institutions at all levels
more