Below are some of the most common questions about our graduate school that have been received so far.
- How many hours a week do you attend school?
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This graduate school generally holds classes only on Saturdays, but individual research guidance may be provided as needed. Doctoral dissertation guidance is mainly conducted online.
- How many people have received doctoral degrees so far?
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85 people (as of May 2025)
- Can I become a professor (research position) at Chiba University of Commerce?
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There is no system for faculty employment upon obtaining a doctoral degree at this graduate school.
- Approximately how many years does it take to obtain a doctorate?
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On average, it is 4 to 5 years, but it varies depending on the progress of each research project.
- What are the research achievement criteria for being eligible for the accelerated completion program?
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1. Paper criteria: Applicants must have published (or have had the opportunity to be published in) two or more papers that are considered academic papers in policy research, including one paper directly related to the doctoral thesis.
In principle, papers must be single-authored, but co-authored papers will also be accepted if the applicant is the main author. Co-authored papers that are accepted will be individually reviewed to determine whether they can be recognized as achievements, taking into consideration whether the applicant can be considered the main author, whether they have been peer-reviewed, and other factors.
2. Research presentation criteria: The candidate must have made a presentation at an academic conference (an organization registered with the Science Council of Japan or equivalent) on a topic directly related to the doctoral thesis.
In principle, presentations will be oral. Please submit a document that shows that you meet the criteria in the "Application for the Selection Examination for Working Adults" section (if any, copy of the document other than "Research Results or a Copy").