Course Model and Key Subject Features (Department of International Economics)
Learn about the realities facing the international economic community,
Let's play an active role in the international community to solve problems between nations, regions, and companies.
In Department of International Economics, under a curriculum specialized in international and development economics, we aim to develop talented individuals who can understand the issues facing the international community, regions, and Japan (especially international economic interdependence) from a historical, theoretical, and quantitative perspective, who can understand and respect different cultures and value systems, and who can think and act proactively to resolve these issues.
There are two courses, "International Economic Policy Course" and "International Business Course", which differ in their approach to the international economy. Both courses provide a rich learning opportunity to delve into various issues in the international economy and to deeply pursue international economics under a systematic curriculum. By studying history, theory, regions, etc. broadly and in depth, students will understand the structure of the international community, acquire the ability to solve various problems, and aim to become people who can contribute to the international community.
COURSE MODELS ?
In Department of International Economics, students can choose between the "International Economic Policy Course" and the "International Business Course" when they advance to their second year.
The "Course Model" will show the main approach for each course. (There are various variations in the approach depending on each student's academic motivation and future career path.)
COURSE FEATURES Features of major courses
International Economic Policy Course
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Introduction to Statistics for Social Sciences I
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Statistics is an indispensable analytical tool for conducting research not only in social science fields such as economics and business, but also in psychology and natural sciences. Furthermore, statistics itself does not require mathematical knowledge to be understood. This course will help you learn how to look at and think about things statistically.
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International Trade
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There seems to be a general image of free trade that it is not appropriate to engage in free trade unless we can increase our international competitiveness, or that trading with countries with low wages has a negative impact on our own workers. However, trade from an economic perspective is not like that at all. In this course, you will learn about the correct mechanism of trade.
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International Finance
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In the field of international finance, there are a number of issues that are essential to considering the world economy, such as surpluses and deficits in the balance of payments, rapid fluctuations in exchange rates, the state of the international monetary system, etc. In order to understand the essence of these issues, this course examines them from the perspective of economic theory.
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International Business Course
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Introduction to Statistics for Social Sciences I
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Statistics is an indispensable analytical tool for conducting research not only in social science fields such as economics and business, but also in psychology and natural sciences. Furthermore, statistics itself does not require mathematical knowledge to be understood. This course will help you learn how to look at and think about things statistically.
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Gateway to the International Business
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International business is the conduct of business activities across borders and under different languages, cultures, and economic systems. In this course, students will learn the basics of international competition, international marketing including the theory of general trading companies, and overseas direct investment, as a prerequisite for a full-scale study of international business in the current age of globalization.
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Business Economics
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This is a course that considers corporate pricing strategies and inter-company contracts from an economics perspective. Using actual observed cases, we explain why and how companies behave. In the second half of the class, we invite guests to talk about the pricing strategies and contracts that are used in the real business world.
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