Macroeconomic Policy Program

Education

Program in brief

Trains policy makers and professionals using modern macroeconomic theory and policy.

Program Director: Professor Junichi Fujimoto

Associate Director: Associate Professor Minchung Hsu

Scholarship (For International Students Only):

Japan-IMF Scholarship Program for Asia (JISPA)

Degrees Offered:

Master of Public Policy (One-year Program)

Master of Public Economics (One-year Program)

Master of Arts in Public Economics (Two-year Program)

Language of Instruction: English

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Time Schedule:

Program duration…1 year or 2 years
Enrollment…October

Graduation…September

The Macroeconomic Policy Program (MEP) is a professionally oriented program designed to train modern macroeconomic policy makers and professionals who need to understand macroeconomic fluctuations and the roles of monetary and fiscal policies in domestic and global economies. The program aims to enhance the capacity of governments to formulate and implement financial and economic policies in a manner that leads to quality growth. The curriculum deals with macroeconomic and structural aspects, including policies aimed at establishing sound macroeconomic fundamentals, liberalized trade, a robust financial system, and a vast private sector. Ample attention is also given to a broader range of issues, such as roles for government, institution building, the environment and sustainable development.

MEP is a program developed from the successful tradition of the Transition Economy Program, which has been a partner of the Japan-IMF Scholarship Program for Asia (JISPA) since the inception of JISPA in 1993.

Target Group

MEP is primarily aimed at government officials and professionals who are involved in designing and implementing macroeconomic policies.

We also accept Japanese students.

Program Design

Both one-year and two-year programs are offered. One-year Program requires 34 credits for graduation and grants a Master of Public Policy or Master of Public Economics; Two-year Program requires 44 credits and grants a Master of Arts in Public Economics. Qualified applicants with tight working schedules are encouraged to apply for the One-year Program. Qualified applicants who have flexible working schedules, are willing to devote more time to thesis writing, and have a desire to develop more advanced analytical skills may consider the Two-year Program.

The coursework consists of required courses, recommended courses, and elective courses. The required courses, which include Macroeconomics, Microeconomics, and Econometrics, provide solid training in principles and develop practical analytical skills for designing and evaluating macroeconomic policies. The variety of recommended and elective courses gives students their specialization in specific areas of interests, such as monetary policy, fiscal policy, international trade, and financial markets.

The writing of policy papers (One-year Program) / theses (Two-year Program) will be closely supervised by experienced core faculty members through seminar courses.