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Cultural Policy Program
The purpose of the Cultural Policy Program is to train students to become professionals and specialists in the field of cultural policy. Graduates are expected to play leading roles in cultural policy research and/or the design and implementation of future cultural policy, cultural administration, and cultural diplomacy in Japan. The Program is geared toward Japanese junior and mid-career government officials, as well as others with a serious interest in cultural policy issues. The Program's faculty conducts leading-edge research that applies quantitative analytical techniques to data from field studies in order to provide a sound basis for government decisions regarding cultural policy.
Cultural Policy Program in brief
Fosters leaders in cultural policy
Program Director:
Professor Emiko Kakiuchi
Associate Director:
Professor Konno Masahiro
Target Groups:
Junior and mid-career government officials and others with a serious interest in cultural policy issues
Career Destinations:
Professional positions in cultural policy, administration, and diplomacy and/or specialist positions in cultural policy research
Degree Offered:
Master of Cultural Policy

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