Curriculum and Areas of Study AEC

Curriculum and Areas of Study

In view of the need to further global education, an English-language curriculum for obtaining a master’s degree has been established.Students in this two-year program take courses conducted in English and prepare a master’s thesis in English.Students in the Japanese-language master’s program may also take English-language courses with approval.

Who Should Apply？

Foreign students, Japanese students with an interest in the English language, and those who are already pursuing a career and want to further their aim of becoming a leader in global society.

Areas of Study

1.   Students can study and conduct research in four interdisciplinary fields: public policy, international politics and economics, international business, and Tourism Studies.
2. Classes are conducted by instructors with a wealth of international experience and a practical approach to teaching.
3. Speakers with extensive practical experience are invited to conduct special lectures.

How the Program Works

1. Classes and master’s thesis consultations are conducted in English.
2. Students prepare and submit class reports in English.
3. Instructors provide support, on matters from class registration to report submission requirements, in English (or Japanese when appropriate).
4. Students complete the program in two years. The minimum number of credits required for graduation is 34, including a master’s thesis.
5. Students who are already pursuing a career may choose between submitting a master’s thesis or a project research

Curriculum Tree

Recent Research Topics

The following examples illustrate the wide range of research conducted by AEC students.

Public Policy

・Improvement Potential for Regional Revitalization Through Theatre Going in Ishikawa Prefecture
・ Development Strategies of Traditional Festivals under Government Management: Case Study: Luoyang Peony Festival

International Politics and Economics

・An Effect of Leverage, Agency Cost and Firm Size on Firm Value: An Empirical Analysis of Electronics Companies in Japan

International Business

・Examining the Factors Influencing Generation Z's Shopping Intention by Livestream on TikTok: A Case Study in Vietnam
・ The Study on the Impact of COVID-19 in the Container Shipping Industry and How to Enhance Container Ports Resilience
・ Cash Conversion Cycle and Firms' Performance

Tourism Studies

・The Role of JICA in the Development of Tourism in Uzbekistan: Understanding Local Perceptions of Japanese Technical Assistance in Uzbekistan's Tourism Sector
・A Study on Danang's Image as a Tourism Destination in Japan
・Resident Involvement for Development of Community-based Tourism in Ninh Thuan, Vietnam