Admissions Policy

Graduate School of Policy Studies, Doctoral Program

In the education and research of Graduate School of Policy Studies, Doctoral Program, the process of developmental iteration, from problem identification, problem formulation, policy formulation, implementation, and evaluation to redefining the problem, is called the "policy spiral," and is placed at the core of the reorganization of knowledge.
The Graduate Graduate School of Policy Studies, Doctoral Program focuses on the "policy spiral," which is the actual practice of policymaking, as its research subject. It aims to cultivate specialists equipped with advanced academic research achievements in this field and, in order to achieve its diploma and curriculum policies, actively accepts not only graduates of the university's master's program but also graduates of master's programs in diverse academic fields from other universities, international students, and working professionals.

Fundamental Qualities Required of Prospective Students

1. Those who wish to acquire the specialized knowledge and practical application skills necessary to independently conduct research activities as a researcher or to engage in highly specialized professional duties.
2. Those who have a strong desire to write a doctoral dissertation based on original problem awareness and problem setting in policy research using the "Policy Spiral"
3. Those who wish to contribute to society by advancing practical research through policy research.
4. Those who are intellectually curious, have the desire to learn and research independently, and have the passion to open up the future.

Basic Policy for the Selection of Incoming Students

• AO Entrance Examination
  Based on the Graduate Graduate School of Policy Studies, Doctoral Program' diploma policy, applicants will be assessed through application documents such as research proposals and interviews to determine their potential to embody the "ideal student profile." Furthermore, the program aims to confirm the potential of applicants with diverse backgrounds, regardless of their academic or professional history, as well as their motivation to pursue advanced expertise and originality in policy research.
• Selection Examination for Working Adults
  Based on the Graduate Graduate School of Policy Studies, Doctoral Program' diploma policy, we assess the applicant's potential to embody the "ideal student profile" through application documents such as research proposals and interviews. We also confirm their practical understanding of policy issues and their ability to apply that understanding to research, leveraging their professional experience.

Master's Program Graduate School of Commerce

Our graduate school aims to go beyond the conventional concept of "commerce" and to train researchers and highly specialized professionals who pursue research based on "commerce (Akinai) studies" that aims to create a new commerce by integrating economics and policy informatics in addition to research in commerce, business administration, and accounting. To achieve this goal, we accept students who have the following clear aims:

• Those who are intellectually curious, have abundant creativity, and can pursue research with original ideas
• Those who have basic skills in commerce, business administration, accounting, economics, policy studies, information science, and media, and can apply and develop these skills.
• Those who have the determination to acquire and utilize advanced specialized knowledge and boldly take on social challenges
• Those who wish to fully contribute to the economic, industrial and local communities by utilizing their knowledge and expertise and interacting with the local community.
• Those who aim to improve their skills in the real world or to become highly specialized professionals such as public servants, tax accountants, accountants, and small and medium-sized business management consultants
• Those who have sufficient Japanese language ability to write a thesis

Graduate School of Accounting & Finance, Professional Degree Program

Graduate School of Accounting & Finance, Professional Degree Program aims to cultivate highly skilled professionals who possess strong ethical standards, while also fostering the ability to learn and apply the theories of "accounting and taxation" and "finance," which are the two pillars of the program.
This graduate school emphasizes the development of individuals who possess not only specialized knowledge but also practical skills and high professional ethics, enabling them to contribute to the development of the economy and society.
Furthermore, we are also focusing on cultivating the ability to continuously improve one's skills in order to maintain and enhance one's expertise.
To achieve the diploma and curriculum policies based on these educational objectives, we accept individuals who have a strong interest in "accounting and taxation" and "finance," and who aspire to acquire broad and deep knowledge and to proactively develop their careers in practical and research fields.

Fundamental Qualities Required of Prospective Students

1. Those who are motivated to acquire the knowledge and practical skills required of a highly specialized professional.
2. Those who are motivated to acquire the professional ethics expected of highly skilled professionals and the abilities that contribute to the development of the economy and society.
3. Individuals who possess the ability to continuously improve themselves and the motivation to use ongoing learning as a means of growth, in order to fulfill their responsibilities as highly specialized professionals.

Basic Policy for the Selection of Incoming Students

1. AO Entrance Examination
   We assess the potential of applicants to embody the "ideal student profile" through interviews, resumes, application essays, research plans, short essays, etc., and make a comprehensive decision on whether to accept or reject them.
   
   1. (1) Essay The essay will ask you to choose one of the following topics: 1. Accounting, 2. Law (Tax Law, Company Law, and other related laws), 3. Finance, or other (current events). In doing so, emphasis will be placed on evaluating your ability to understand the topic, your logical structuring ability, and your writing and expression skills.
   2. (2) Interview The interview will be conducted individually, and the applicant's motivation for applying, study plan, and enthusiasm for studying will be given importance in the evaluation.
   3. (3) Document Review In the document review, applicants will be evaluated based on their resume, statement of purpose, and research plan, with emphasis on their motivation for applying, academic background, academic ability, research ability, clarity of research objectives, and logical structure.
2. Selection Examination for Working Adults
   We assess the potential of applicants to embody the "ideal student profile" through interviews, resumes, application essays, research plans, etc., and make a comprehensive decision on whether to accept or reject them.
   1. (1) Interview The interview will be conducted individually, and the applicant's motivation for applying, study plan, and enthusiasm for studying will be given importance in the evaluation.
   2. (2) Document Review In the document review, applicants will be evaluated based on their resume, statement of purpose, and research plan, with emphasis on their motivation for applying, academic background, academic ability, research ability, clarity of research objectives, and logical structure.