Understand the challenges given by globalized economy. Acquire the skills to solve the problems that result from complicated international economic problems and transmit your messages to the world.
Economic activities of today such as trade, development of resources, or international relationship have become borderless. It is necessary to understand thoroughly the fl ow of international economy to tackle the issues that surround this situation. At the Department of International Economics, the students learn from the basics of economics to the structures of international economy and how to solve problems. For those who want to take active roles in domestic economy, and also for those who want to take active roles in international economy, this department will surely help them nurture their knowledge and practical skills.
Two majors selectable in accordance with career options
The students who proceed to the Department of International Economics in the sophomore year select one of the two majors; “Area Studies” or “Global Economy.” The substantial curriculum specific to each field allows you to develop skills to handle various global-scale problems.
Unique and international programs expanding the students' global fi eld of vision
The students need to nurture the skill of having a global point of view to understand the economy of today. There is a wide range of unique subjects, such as “International volunteer,” “Area studies,” and “Overseas seminars” that allow the students to feel the world at the present time.
A sub-seminar system that allows the students to belong to two seminars at the same time
Students in the two departments of the School of Economics take a mandatory seminar each year, and they can choose to take an additional seminar (sub seminar) if they desire. The system helps you to expand your fields of study, thus nurturing a broad mindset.
Acquire the basics of economics by studying subjects common to all departments
Direct students toward their majors, based on the study of specialized subjects
Select a course out of two majors and expanding specialized knowledge on economics, while pursuing study in accordance with the students’ own career options
Strengthen theoretical and practical capabilities, cultivating comprehensive strength to play a major role in the real world
To allay concerns regarding whether or not you can follow the highly specialized lectures, the School of Economics provides remedial (supplemental) classes, which help you learn basic subjects such as mathematics. The classes receive favorable comments such as “I found the real joy of mathematics” from students who have attended.
To learn current economic circumstances, periodicaly eschewing textbooks for
observation of the real world is required. Through the off-campus program sponsored by the school, the students visit the Bank of Japan, the Tokyo Stock Exchange, the Tomioka Silk Mill (which is the birthplace of the modern Japanese economy), and places associated with Eiichi Shibusawa, observing
economic forces with their own eyes.
