Features of Department of Economics
- Through four introductory courses, students will understand real-world economic issues and learn the fundamentals of economics.
- Deepen your understanding of economics through more than 60 applied courses, focusing on course subjects.
- Through 15 "research seminars," students will think about solutions to economic problems together with their peers.
Economic Policy Course
Learn about a wide range of domestic and international economic issues
[Examples of courses and seminars]
Classroomlecture introduction [Financial theory]
Deepen your knowledge of money to help you in your life and work
Students will learn about the financial industry, including banks and securities, the financial products they handle, and the public pension system. They will acquire knowledge about money, which is essential in life, and can use it not only for their own household finances and asset management, but also for work at a financial institution and financial strategies at a company.
Masato NakaoPractical Seminar [International Economics]
Understanding the international economy as a familiar issue
The aim of this seminar is to understand real-world international economic issues while learning the basic theories and concepts of international economics. There are many opportunities to make presentations, including joint presentations with other universities, and students can develop their input and output skills through presentations.
Economic Data Analysis Course
Using data to solve economic problems
[Examples of courses and seminars]
ClassroomCourse Introduction [Economic Statistics II]
Analyzing data and transactions to visualize the Japanese economy
Students will learn about the structure of the Japanese economy using statistics such as national accounts and input-output tables. Students will gain an understanding of the size of the Japanese economy, the characteristics of each industry, and the flow of money between households, companies, and the government, and will acquire the skills to calculate the effects of government policies on the economy.
PracticalMatsuzaki Shuho Seminar [Research on regions, transportation, and tourism]
Visualizing economic activity on a digital map to find solutions to problems
Through GIS (geographic information systems), students will visualize statistical data on regions, transportation, tourism, etc., develop problem-finding skills, and consider solutions. By working with peers who have the same research theme, students will acquire practical knowledge required by local governments, companies, and other parts of society.
Business and Economics Course
Focus on corporate and local economic issues
[Examples of courses and seminars]
ClassroomCourse Introduction [Regional Economics I & II]
Cultivate the ability to confront local issues and connect them to resources and opportunities
Students will learn about the state of industry and the economy in the region, and the policies that create sustainable businesses. They will learn basic knowledge and skills related to the local economy, and develop the ability to reinterpret the challenges facing Japan's declining population as resources and opportunities.
PracticalKurata Kozo Seminar [Regional revitalization, regional economic revitalization, public-private partnerships]
Practical learning about the local area through active learning
Students will develop hypotheses about social and regional issues through analysis using the Regional Economic Analysis System (RESAS) and research into government and private information. Based on these hypotheses, students will study knowledge and advanced examples of industry-academia collaboration, regional economies, and industrial revitalization, while coming up with policy ideas and testing them locally.
Expected career paths
Many students have achieved their dream jobs in a wide range of industries, including financial institutions and the civil service.
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