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Ph.D. Program (5-Year Doctoral Program)

Policy Analysis Program

The Policy Analysis Program, launched in 2008, is a 5-year Ph.D. program. The program prepares individuals to conduct high level research and to analyze actual policy issues, both theoretically and empirically. To this end, the program requires students to engage in economics and econometrics coursework in the early stages.

Those who hold a bachelor's and/or master's degree and are interested in pursuing a career as researcher and analyst of public economics, development economics, and/or international economics are welcome to apply. Those interested in innovation policy are also accepted.

The study of economics and econometrics methodology is compulsory. By studying specific economic theories and subjects related to policy analysis, students will develop the ability to handle various policy issues. In addition to lectures, there are seminar classes aimed at increasing research skills. Students are also provided with opportunities to consider various practical issues with those who are involved in actual policy formulation and analysis through daily interactions, lectures, tutorials, and workshops.
The coursework requirements are flexible to suit the abilities of students with differing academic backgrounds. All students are expected to pass the qualifying examinations required for writing a doctoral thesis.
Those who enter in October are expected to study basic subjects for the master's course for six months.
The core courses for this program start in April of the following year. The standard enrollment time is 5 years, though the required coursework is expected to be completed within 3 years.

Graduates from this program are expected to become researchers or analysts in economic and development issues.

Policy Analyis Program in brief

Educates individuals to research and analyze real-world policy issues

Program Director
Professor Yoshitsugu Kanemoto

Associate Director
Vice President and Senior Professor James R. Rhodes

Degrees Offered
Ph.D. in Public Economics
Ph.D. in Development Economics
Ph.D. in International Economics
Ph.D. in Public Policy
MA in Public Economics
MA in Development Economics
MA in International Economics
MA in Public Policy

Scholarship
•GRIPS Fellowship
For International Students Only:
•Japanese Government (Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology [MEXT])

Language of Instruction
English

Time Schedule
•Program duration 5...years* (master's + doctorate)
•Enrollment...October*
•Graduation...September*
*May vary according to student's ability and academic background

Application Deadline
August - December

Application Result Notification
February (GRIPS Fellowship), early July (MEXT)

How to Apply
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Course Models

Lists of the Faculty
Public Economics(PDF257kb)
Development Economics(PDF 173kb)

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