ASIA
PACIFIC
UNIVERSITY
RITSUMEIKAN
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PU GRADUATE SCHOOLS
FACTS AND FIGURES
Placed in the
for the 2018 Japan
University Ranking
by the Times Higher Education
Top 25 Universities
Selected by the
Government of Japan in 2014
as one of the country’s
“TOP GLOBAL
UNIVERSITIES”
Countries and Regions
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International Faculty
Students Who
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International Students
TOP 30 MBA
PROGRAMS IN ASIA
Graduate School of Management
ranked as one of the
by Quacquarelli Symonds (QS) in 2017
Third Japanese
university to become
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Facts and Figures
With over 100 years of tradition and history, the Ritsumeikan
Academy opened Ritsumeikan Asia Pacific University (APU) in
2000 as Japan’s first genuinely international university. APU’s
graduate schools, fully accredited by the Japanese Ministry of
Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (MEXT),
welcome students into an entirely English-based curriculum within
a unique multicultural environment. Since the opening of our
graduate school in 2003, efforts have been made to further its
education and research initiatives as well as expand its
contributions to the Asia Pacific region. The graduate schools at
APU focus on Asia Pacific studies, with study options geared
towards tackling the complex issues facing the societies and
environments of the Asia Pacific region, as well as management,
with a focus on the Japanese business style and the dynamic
world of international business.
Shape Your World
PROGRAMS
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Programs
Graduate School of Management (GSM)
GSM Faculty
GSM Specializations
GSM Curriculum
Graduate School of Asia Pacific Studies (GSA)
GSA Faculty
GSA Divisions
GSA Curriculum
Ph.D. in Asia Pacific Studies
Research
Career Pathways
Student Life
Beppu City
How to Apply
Scholarships & Academic Calendar
Graduate
School of
Management
(GSM)
Graduate
School of Asia
Pacific Studies
(GSA)
Master's
Program
Master's
Programs
Doctoral
Program
Master of
Business
Administration
Master of Science
(Asia Pacific
Studies)
Master of Science
(International
Cooperation
Policy)
Business
Administration
(MBA)
Asia Pacific
Studies
(APS)
International
Cooperation
Policy
(ICP)
Asia Pacific
Studies
(APS)
Doctor of Philosophy (Asia Pacific Studies)
Tourism and Hospitality (TH)
(Including the Dual Degree
International Material Flow
Management (IMAT) Program)
Sustainability Science (SS)
Public Health Management (PHM)
International Public
Administration (IPA)
Development Economics (DE)
Society and Culture (SC)
International Relations (IR)
Innovation and Operations
Management (IOM)
Marketing and Management (MM)
Accounting and Finance (AF)
Japanese Management (JM)
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Graduate School of Management
Average Age
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AlumniThe mission of APU’s Graduate School of Management (GSM) is to cultivate creative, well-rounded professionals and leaders who will play a central role in resolving management issues at globalizing
enterprises and other organizations by imparting advanced management skills, innovation, a good understanding of business ethics, and a deep insight into globalization.
The Graduate School of Management has enjoyed an excellent reputation since it was established in 2003. It was given a 3 Palmes of Excellence rating (Excellent Business Schools with reinforcing international influence) in 2009 and was recognized as one of the top 20 business schools in the field of international management in East Asia in 2012-2013 by Eduniversal. APU has also served as a council member representing Japan in the Association of Asia Pacific Business Schools since 2012. Beginning in January 2019, APU Vice President Kenji Yokoyama will serve as President of this Association. In addition, APU is continuously recognized in Japan by the Nikkei Shimbun as one of the top three educational institutions for employability of graduates.
The Graduate School of Management prepares you for managerial positions with advanced knowledge in international business and understanding of Japanese management practices. It is the only institution in the world where you can do so in an all-English curriculum within a culturally diverse learning environment.
Let GSM be your first step toward a successful global business career. Degree:
Ph.D. in Industrial Engineering (Iowa State University, USA) M.Sc. in Statistics (Iowa State University, USA)
M.Sc. in Mathematics (University of Central Missouri, USA) M.A. in Economics (University of Central Missouri, USA) Research Fields:
Financial Risk Management, Statistical Modeling, Logistics Engineering, FinTech
The Associate to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB - http://www.AACSB.edu/) is an internationally recognized accreditation organization of business schools. Only the world’s leading business schools can receive accreditation, with approximately 790 schools having obtained accreditation so far. Both APU’s undergraduate and graduate business schools received this prestigious accreditation in 2016.
GSM
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MBA Program Overview
Master's Program OVERVIEW
International Accreditation
Student Demographics
Program Structure and Content
The MBA program at APU is conducted entirely in English in a culturally diverse learning environment. It offers a strong foundation in established international and Japanese management techniques, interactive classes with faculty, and students from around the world, as well as opportunities for independent research and internships in the university’s extensive Japanese business network. Students will benefit from an AACSB-accredited, international standard business management curriculum grounded in a Japanese focus on business sustainability, management quality control, and customer service excellence.
The GSM curriculum consists of four components: required subjects (analytical foundations, core business fundamentals, and capstone courses); elective subjects (specialization courses); core-related subjects (courses related to the core business fundamentals and Japanese language courses); and management seminars.
In addition to fulfilling the credit requirements, students will conduct a research project and complete an extended piece of writing in the form of a master’s thesis,
independent final report, or internship-based case study. Students will also have the option to take basic Japanese language courses, credits from which will count towards program completion requirements. Japanese language knowledge has aided many of our GSM graduates in seeking employment at Japanese companies.
Toshitsugu Otake, Ph.D. (Japan)
Professor and Dean of the Graduate School of Management
Master of Business Administration
Degree: Master of Business Administration (MBA)
Specializations: Accounting and Finance (AF) Marketing and Management (MM)
Innovation and Operations Management (IOM) Japanese Management (JM)
Enrollment Semesters: April, September
Program Duration: 2 years*
Yearly Intake: 40 students
Total Tuition: 3,600,000 JPY
*Accelerated completion in 1.5 years may be possible upon further examination after enrollment. The total tuition for the programs will not change even if you complete your degree before the standard period of completion.
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StudentsSupported by its world-class corporations, Japan is the first Asian country to have successfully industrialized. The Japanese Management (JM) specialization focuses on the philosophy and practices that are key to such enterprises. With their emphases on quality, innovation, and customer service and with their unique style of human resource management and stakeholder model of governance, companies in Japan provide an alternative to that of the shareholder model practiced mostly in the English-speaking countries―including the USA. This specialization focuses on the successes and failures of Japanese corporations and provides a model of corporate management in the Asia Pacific Region.
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Professor
Research Fields
Wei-Bin Zhang, Ph.D. Kenji Yokoyama, Ph.D. Mariner Wang, Ph.D. Kanichiro Suzuki, Ph.D. Phillip Dean Pardo, MBA
Toshitsugu Otake, Ph.D., Dean of the Graduate School of Management Haruo Nakayama, MBA
Abdullah-Al-Kafi Majumdar, Ph.D. Muhammad T. Khan, Ph.D. Ali Haidar, Ph.D.
Takeshi Fujimoto, Ph.D. William B. Claster, Ph.D. Shu-Ching Chen, Ph.D.
Rian Beise-Zee, Dr., Associate Dean of the Graduate School of Management Munim Kumar Barai, Ph.D.
Behrooz Asgari, Ph.D.
Growth Theory, Trade Theory, Urban and Regional Economics, Economic Dynamics, Ethics, East-Asia Philosophy
International Trade Operations, Institutions and Customs, Family Business, Japanese Management
Business Administration, Global Logistics, Global Logistics in East Asia, International Trade, Asia Pacific Management, International Business English Organizational Theory, Knowledge Management, Leadership, Positive Psychology, Design Thinking
Business Analytics, Hospitality Management Accounting, Sentiment Mining, CRM, Valuation, Taxation, Auditing, Virtuous Management, Natural Capital Accounting Financial Risk Management, Statistical Modeling, Logistics Engineering, FinTech Corporate Finance
Optimization Problems (in Operations Research), Tower of Hanoi Problem and its Generalizations, Smarandache Numbers and Functions
Spread Spectrum Communications, Applications of IT, Community Building Managerial Commitment, Managerial Values, Employment Relations Business Administration, Marketing
Fundamental Informatics, Intelligent Informatics, Statistical Science, Business Administration, General Mathematics, Sentiment Mining, Artificial Intelligence, Data Science Marketing and Management
Service Management and Marketing, Innovation Marketing, Business Administration Public Finance, WTO and International Business, Macroeconomics, Financial and Capital Markets, Poverty and Grameen Bank (GB) Model of Microcredit
Technology Management, Economics of Technological Change, Industrial and Systems Engineering, Operations Research
Hiroto Sato, Ph.D. Geunhee Lee, Ph.D. Rintaro Kozuma, Ph.D.
Rebecca Chunghee Kim, Ph.D. Seiichi Fujii, Ph.D.
Damon Drummond, Ph.D. Michael Angelo A. Cortez, Ph.D. Lailani Alcantara, Ph.D.
Management Accounting
Consumer Behavior, Tourism Marketing, Viral Marketing, Co-Creation Number Theory
International Management, Corporate Social Responsibility, Business Ethics New Product Development, Innovation Management, Technology Management Strategic Management, Case Analysis, Global Corporate Social Responsibility, Community Business, Human Resources Management, Comparative Management, Enterprise Resource Systems
Environmental Accounting, Sustainable Manufacturing, Sustainable Tourism, Labor Movement, Financial Performance and Analysis
International Expansion, Innovation Diffusion, Macro Organizational Behavior
Associate Professor
Research Fields
Graduate school of management (gsm)
“The extensive diversity of culture, experience, and business mindsets that come together at APU truly manifests during class discussions, where valuable insights and new perspectives naturally emerge. This is just one aspect of APU’s appeal for those seeking excellence, achievement, and impactful contribution in the future. If you would like to be remembered as a person who makes things happen, disrupts the norms, and changes the landscape and stereotypes, I strongly believe that APU’s MBA is the right program for you.”
Yassin Ennajih (Morocco, Graduated in 2017) Data Scientist Intern, Transcommunica, Japan
African Business Education Initiative for Youth (ABE Initiative) Scholarship Recipient
Master of Business Administration
Japanese Management (JM)
SPECIALIZATION OVERVIEW
SPECIALIZATION SUBJECTS
Management in Asia and Japan
Japanese Corporations and Asia Pacific Management of Japanese Family Business Quality and Operations Management Financial Institutions and Markets Hospitality Management
The Global Competency Enhancement Program (GCEP) is held at APU to support the globalization of corporate talent. Until now this program has had success with a number of Japanese companies. Pictured above are students dispatched from FamilyMart (left) and NEC Corporation (right) giving presentations on their findings through the program.
Research Fields: Organizational Theory, Knowledge Management, Leadership, Positive Psychology, Design Thinking
“The MBA program at APU prepares you to engage with Japanese corporations around the world. It opens the door to a managerial career in Japanese companies as well as companies that seek to enter or expand in the Japanese market. APU stands for the global integration of Japan, and it is the place you must be to explore your potential and establish your legacy in the international business world.”
Kanichiro Suzuki, Ph.D., Professor (Japan)
“There are three good reasons to choose APU’s MBA program: the active learning curriculum, the multicultural environment, and the ability to learn Japanese at the same time. Throughout the program, we learned not only from the professors’ lectures, but also through group
presentations, class discussions, study cases, and research projects. With enough
determination to make the most of the two year program, you can graduate from APU with a very strong profile: a global-minded MBA holder who can speak multiple languages.”
Avila Carlo Irawan (Indonesia, Graduated in 2017) Management Consultant, Skylight Consulting Inc., Japan
Master of Business Administration
Accounting and Finance (AF)
The Accounting and Finance (AF) specialization discusses theories and concepts of corporate finance, financial engineering, financial institutions, financial accounting, and managerial accounting, providing students with the skills to understand and interpret financial and accounting information. The aim of the specialization is to provide students with tools in the areas of accounting and finance to formulate strategies, design control systems, and evaluate the impact of corporate strategies on various stakeholders.
SPECIALIZATION OVERVIEW
SPECIALIZATION SUBJECTS
Corporate Finance
Financial Engineering and Risk Management Financial Institutions and Markets
Managerial Accounting Financial Accounting Research Fields: Business Analytics, Hospitality Management Accounting, Sentiment Mining, CRM, Valuation, Taxation, Auditing, Virtuous Management, Natural Capital Accounting
“With ninety-five percent of students originating from outside Japan, our AACSB-accredited MBA program is truly international, with a diverse mixture of languages, cultures, and perspectives. Our business school meets the highest international standards and our students, faculty, and alumni are all actively engaged and contribute to the global community.”
Phillip Dean Pardo, MBA, Professor (Canada)
GSM professors and students attending the 2017 Beta Gamma Sigma Induction Ceremony. Beta Gamma Sigma is the international honor society serving business programs accredited by AACSB.
Research Fields: International Expansion, Innovation Diffusion, Macro Organization Behavior
“At APU, we bring the world to our classroom. Our MBA students and faculty come from different parts of the world with diverse professional backgrounds. Being part of our program means that you are not just achieving your potential−you are building a network of professionals who will make a difference in the world.”
Lailani Alcantara, Ph.D., Professor (Philippines)
Master of Business Administration
Marketing and Management (MM)
Professor Alcantara giving feedback during her Capstone course, where students develop and propose solutions to problems affecting regional industries after consulting with local business leaders.
Joseph Junior Aduba (Nigeria, Graduated in 2017) Ph.D. Student, Ritsumeikan University, Japan
African Business Education Initiative for Youth (ABE Initiative) Scholarship Recipient
“The exceptional academic resources and conducive learning environment at APU helped me to strike a balance between theoretical study and practical application in real-life situations. The managerial prowess, analytical thinking, and research skills I developed fully prepared me for a Doctoral Program in Economics, which I now currently pursue at another outstanding university in Japan.”
The Management and Marketing (MM) specialization focuses on understanding and managing the human dimensions of organizations. For business organizations, some of the most important stakeholders are managers, employees, and customers. Their decisions and actions are guided by a whole range of factors, from very objective aspects to subjective perceptions, emotions, and moral values. Thus, market conditions are in a constant flux which necessitates adaptation as well as provides opportunities for creating new market and social values. Consequently, this specialization emphasizes the need of organizations to develop multi-dimensional and differentiated strategies, as well as sustainable competences and capabilities, not only to cope with the changing business environment but also to lead innovatively and responsibly.
SPECIALIZATION OVERVIEW
SPECIALIZATION SUBJECTS
Human Resource Management
Management of Japanese Family Business Management in Asia and Japan
Marketing Strategy Marketing Research
Product Development Strategy Hospitality Management
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Marketing and Management
The Innovation and Operations Management (IOM) specialization focuses on production planning, flexibility in production management, inventory management, quality management, management of supply chain, and the impact of information technology on the whole process of production. Another focus of this specialization is on the management of product development and the role of entrepreneurship from a technology-based perspective. This specialization also addresses the question as to why some countries are more innovative than others.
Research Fields: Service Management and Marketing, Innovation
Marketing, Business Administration
“Today’s industries and industry leaders are always in need of innovative ideas, products, and business models. Equally important are a sustainable means of facilitating the implementation and organization of these elements through an equally innovative operations strategy. The courses in our Innovations and Operations Management division provide students with the intellectual and practical tools to master both of these and to link them to their own future business goals.”
Rian Beise-Zee, Dr., Professor and Associate Dean
of the Graduate School of Management (Germany)
Master of Business Administration
INNOVATION AND OPERATION
S MANAGEMENT (IOM)
2017 MBA Alumni Panel held for MBA students considering employment in Japan.
Stephanie Natania Kezia (Indonesia) Master of Business Administration Student
“APU’s multicultural environment provides the perfect opportunity to learn about the business standards of other countries, as well as multiple opportunities for collaboration and discussion with classmates through small class sizes. This has given me new insights and knowledge from different cultural perspectives while also allowing me to share my own point of view. At APU, I am constantly being challenged to be a better version of myself all while preparing to become a leader with global values.”
SPECIALIZATION OVERVIEW
SPECIALIZATION SUBJECTS
Quality and Operations Management Information Technology Management Supply Chain Management
Entrepreneurship and New Business Project Management
National Innovation Systems
Internships
The following list is composed of companies and organizations where APU's MBA students have interned*
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in some cases for the fulfillment of their graduate thesis requirement (per the internship-based case study option).
CUrriculum
Graduate school of management (gsm)
*2 Please note that APU does not guarantee internships to students. Students must seek them independently.
3Any Inc.
7-Eleven Malaysia
Akebono Brake Industry Co., Ltd. Arcterus Co., Ltd.
Asian Development Bank, Phillipines British American Tobacco Japan, Ltd. Catalyst K.K.
Convention Linkage, Inc. Fisco Japan Co., Ltd. Japan Tourism Marketing Co. Kyosan Electric
Lenovo, China
Mitsubishi Fuso Truck and Bus Corp. Oita Transportation Co., Ltd.
Pricewaterhouse Coopers Co., Ltd. Sugahara Kisen Inc.
Tech Health Solutions LLC United Nations ESCAP, Thailand United Nations University VINAFCO (Vietnam) Voith Fuji Hydro K.K.
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Subjects
Required
Subjects
(22 credits)
Elective
Subjects
(8 credits or more)
Seminars
(6 credits)
First Year
Second Year
Quantitative Analysis and Statistics
Managerial Economics
International Management
Leadership and Organization Behavior
Technology Management
Strategic Management
Advanced Research Methods
Management Information Systems
Database Management
Decision Making Under Uncertainty
Japanese for Communication I*1
Japanese for Communication II
Japanese for Communication III
Japanese for Communication IV
Management Seminar I
Management Seminar II
Management Seminar III
Selection of seminar advisor
Research Progress Presentation
Submission and examination of the final research project
Management in Asia and Japan
Marketing Strategy
Marketing Research
Product Development Strategy
Hospitality Management
Information Technology Management
Supply Chain Management
Entrepreneurship and New Business
Project Management
National Innovation Systems Japanese Corporations and Asia Pacific
Management of Japanese Family Business
Quality and Operations Management
Corporate Finance
Financial Engineering and Risk Management
Financial Institutions and Markets
Managerial Accounting
Financial Accounting
Human Resource Management Marketing
Business Ethics
Finance
Accounting
Theories of Institutions
*1 Students must complete or test out of Survival Japanese (1 and 2) in order to enroll in this course.
Course Names and Semester Distribution
1st Semester
2nd Semester
3rd Semester
4th Semester
A minimum of forty-four credits is required for program completion. All subjects in the chart below are awarded two credits upon successful completion.
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The Master's Program in Asia Pacific Studies aims to educate and transform students into competent leaders ready to handle challenges facing the Asia Pacific region. Individuals embarking on this program should possess a keen interest in research pertaining to one of two specializations: International Relations or Society and Culture. The broad range of issues addressed in these specializations are supported by four pillars: analytical foundation courses, core courses on the Asia Pacific region, division-specific courses and research-oriented intensive seminar courses. Under the supervision of their chosen faculty advisors, students will formulate and conduct research that systematically reflects knowledge gained through coursework as well as ideally through fieldwork in the Asia Pacific region.
Master
's Program in Asia Pacific Studies
Graduate School of Asia Pacific Studies
Degree: Master of Science in Asia Pacific Studies
Divisions: International Relations (IR) Society and Culture (SC)
Enrollment Semesters: April, September
Program Duration: 2 years*
Yearly Intake: 15 students
Total Tuition: 2,800,000 JPY
Degree: Master of Science in International Cooperation Policy
Divisions: International Public Administration (IPA) Public Health Management (PHM)
Sustainability Science (SS) (including IMAT) Tourism and Hospitality (TH)
Development Economics (DE)
Enrollment Semesters: April, September
Program Duration: 2 years*
Yearly Intake: 45 students
Total Tuition: 2,800,000 JPY
*Accelerated completion in 1 or 1.5 years may be possible upon further examination after enrollment. The total tuition for the programs will not change even if you complete your degree before the standard period of completion.
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StudentsAverage Age
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Like you, we at APU’s Graduate School of Asia Pacific Studies want to shape a better world. Through our interdisciplinary programs, offered entirely in English, we will challenge your critical thinking, creativity, and passion for change and action. Our faculty, coming from over 20 countries, trained in distinguished universities in Japan and overseas, and with outstanding track records in their careers, will engage you in cutting-edge research and interactive graduate classes. Our learning community—vibrant, stimulating, diverse, and multicultural—will strengthen your values in the pursuit of excellence, mutual respect, understanding, and cooperation in the globalizing world. Our alumni, now spread across the globe and well-positioned in their respective communities of practice, will help broaden your support network as you pursue your goals.
“Ritsumeikan” means the “place to establish your destiny.” The Graduate School of Asia Pacific Studies at APU may very well be where you start this journey.
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Master's Programs OVERVIEW
The Master's Program in International Cooperation Policy aims to cultivate human resources who will contribute to a peaceful and mutually beneficial coexistence in the Asia Pacific region. Individuals entering this program should possess the ability to incorporate diverse perspectives in their research and will frame their studies around one of five specializations: International Public Administration, Public Health Management, Sustainability Science, Tourism and Hospitality, and Development Economics. Students can further build upon their current knowledge and cultivate their research skills through a variety of workshops and seminars offered throughout the year where they can exchange ideas with influencers within their respective fields. In the end they will develop the practical problem-solving skills and creativity required for sustainable development within the Asia Pacific region.
Master's Program in International
Cooperation Policy
Degree:
Ph.D. in Politics (University of Oregon, USA) M.Sc. in Politics (University of Oregon, USA) Research Fields:
International Relations Theory, International Policy Making, International Environmental Policy, Subject Pedagogy
Steven B. Rothman, Ph.D. (USA)
Associate Professor and Associate Dean of
the Graduate School of Asia Pacific Studies
Degree:
Ph.D. in Civil Engineering (Kyoto University, Japan)
M.Sc. in Urban Geography (East China Normal University, China) B.Sc. in Urban and Regional Planning (Nanjing University, China) Research Fields:
Environmental Policy, City Planning, Regional Planning, Traffic Engineering, Social System Engineering
Yan Li, Ph.D. (China)
Professor and Dean of the Graduate School of
Asia Pacific Studies
Asia Pacific Studies (APS)
International Cooperation Policy (ICP)
Master's Programs OVERVIEW
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Asia Pacific Studies (APS)
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Yukio Yotsumoto, Ph.D. Susumu Yamagami Shunso Tsukada, Ph.D. Hiroshi Todoroki, Ph.D. Yasushi Suzuki, Ph.D. John Rose, Ph.D. Davar Pishva, Ph.D.
Giguruwa G. D. Nishantha, Ph.D. Kaoru Natsuda, Ph.D., Division Head (Development Economics)
Serik Meirmanov, Ph.D.
Yan Li, Ph.D., Dean of the Graduate School of Asia Pacific Studies Timothy Lee, Ph.D.
Rikio Kimura, Ed.D. Sangho Kim, Ph.D. Junichi Hirata, Ph.D. Hary Gunarto, Ph.D.
Nader Ghotbi, Ph.D., Division Head (Public Health Management) Hideki Fuchinoue, Ph.D.
Hiromi Yamashita, Ph.D.
M. Kazem Vafadari, Ph.D., Division Head (Tourism and Hospitality)
Yukiko Takashiba
Tomonori Sudo, Ph.D., Division Head (International Public Administration) Xuepeng Qian, Ph.D., Division Head (Sustainability Science)
Kozo Otsuka, Ph.D. Faezeh Mahichi, Ph.D., IMAT Program Coordinator Takuro Kikkawa, Ph.D. Thomas Edward Jones, Ph.D. Tatsuya Hirai, Ph.D.
Thanh Huong Bui, Ph.D.
Research Fields
Professor
Research Fields
Research Fields
Associate Professor
Research Fields
Sociology, Tourism
International Politics, Comparative Studies, Area Studies (East Asia), International Relations (Asia Pacific Region)
Project Finance, Public Private Partnership for Infrastructure, Development Economics, International Economics, Environmental Policy, Emission Trading, Circular Economy Geography, Area Studies, Human Geography
Fiscal Studies/Finance Theory, Theoretical Economics, Institutional Economics, Political Economy
DNA Nanotechnology, Nanobioscience, Biomolecular Computing, Soft Computing, Bioinformatics
Environmentally Sound Technologies (ESTs), Simulation and Modeling (SaM), Decision Science (DS) Software, Educational Technology, Media Information/Data Base, Computer System Networks, Crowdsourcing Applications
International Development Studies, International Political Economy, Economic Policy, Industrial Development, Rural and Community Development, Automotive Industry, Apparel Industry General Life Science, Social Psychology, Human Genetics, Human Pathology, Public Hygiene Studies/Health Science
Environmental Policy, City Planning, Regional Planning, Traffic Engineering, Social System Engineering
Health-Oriented Tourism, Cultural Heritage Tourism, Tourism Development which Incorporates East Asian Standards, Festival and Mega Events, Gaming Industry
Social Welfare Studies (Community Development, NGO, Social Enterprise), Area Studies (Cambodia), Pedagogy (Adult Education)
Theoretical Economics, Econometrics, Applied Economics, Economic Policy Monetary Economics, Japanese Economy
Digital Media, Tourism, UNESCO Natural and Cultural Heritage
Applied Health Sciences, Philosophy/Ethics, Civil Law, Clinical Psychology and Public Hygiene Studies/Health Science
Peacebuilding, Resilience Building
Environmental Risk Communication, Coastal Wetland Restoration and Decision Making, Education for Sustainable Development
Tourism, Hospitality Marketing, Human Geography, Cultural and Environmental Studies, Folklore Studies, Agricultural Heritage Tourism
International Law, International Dispute Settlement, Human Rights and Humanitarian Law, Transitional Justice, Law of International Organizations
Environmental and Climate Policy, Resource/Environment/Climate Economics, Development Economics and Finance, Development Policy
Environmental Policy and Management, Regional Development, Sustainable Systems Engineering, Behavioral Science
Applied Economics, Innovation and Productivity
Environmental Education and Awareness, Industrial Ecology and Sustainable Environment, Environmental Microbiology, Air/Soil/Water Pollution, Global Warming, Coral Reef Ecosystem Health, Organic Agriculture, Chemical Disaster Management
Comparative Politics, Area Studies
Environmental Policy, Nature-Based Tourism, Protected Areas, Regional Development Cross-cultural Counseling, Career Counseling, Group Approach, Positive Psychology Human Geography, Tourism Psychology, Tourism Development and Cultural Heritage Conservation, Tourism Management
Chieko Yoshimoto, Ph.D. Hidetaka Yoshimatsu, Ph.D. Kaori Yoshida, Ph.D. Shunichi Takekawa, Ph.D. Kumi Seike
Yoichiro Sato, Ph.D. Hideo Sasagawa, Ph.D. Robert A.C. Salazar, Ph.D. Joseph Progler, Ph.D.
Peter A. Mantello, Division Head (Society and Culture)
Chan Hoe Kim, Ph.D. Yoshinori Kaseda, Ph.D. Yufu Iguchi, Ph.D.
History of the Orient, Linguistics
International Relations, International Political Economy, Regional Studies (East Asia) Media Studies (Representation Politics: Gender, Ethnicity, Nation), Cultural Studies, Popular Culture, Comparative Culture Studies
Politics and the Media
Sociology, Cultural Anthropology (including Ethnology and Folklore), Religion International Relations and Foreign Policy (Asia-Pacific), Comparative Politics (Southeast Asia), Maritime Security
Area Studies in Southeast Asia
Sociology-Anthropology, Social Organizations, Social Institutions and Social Movements, Social Impact Assessment and Evaluation, Southeast Asia
Cultural History, Education, Media Studies
Surveillance, Predictive Policing, Videogame Theory, Conflict and Media, Politics and the Cyber Realm
Folklore Studies and Japanese Literature
International Politics, International Security, Asia and North Korea Relations
Utpal Vyas, Ph.D., Division Head (International Relations)
Hiroki Tahara, Ph.D. Steven B. Rothman, Ph.D., Associate Dean of the Graduate School Asia Pacific Studies Shinji Kojima, Ph.D.
Seunghoon Emilia Heo, Ph.D. David J. Askew
Political Economy and International Relations of Japan and China, East Asian Regional Politics, European Politics
Vietnamese and Language Education
International Relations Theory, International Policy Making, International Environmental Policy, Subject Pedagogy
Social Inequality and Stratification, Globalization, Sociology of Work, Social Movements
International Relations and Global Studies, Peace and Reconciliation, Diplomatic History, International Organization, Intercultural and Interreligious Dialogue
Law, Intellectual History, History of Political Thought, Modern Japanese History Gender Studies, Cultural Studies, Southeast Asian Studies (Malaysian Studies), Intellectual History
“APU not only has a quality International Relations program but also houses an active research center. By presenting at its annual Asia Pacific Conference (AP Conference), I received valuable feedback from international scholars that helped to improve my research. Through the
conferences, seminars, and workshops I attended at APU, I was able to meet many experts and build my professional network.”
Tran Thi Bich (Viet Nam, Graduated in 2017) Ph.D. Student, University of Antwerp, Belgium
M. Sc. Asia Pacific Studies
INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS (IR)
The International Relations (IR) division is aimed at expanding students’ empirical knowledge base and sharpening their analytical and theoretical thinking skills regarding social, political, economic, and security phenomena in the globalizing world. The courses in this division provide a useful knowledge base for both academic-bound students and practitioner-bound students with intended careers in security, diplomacy, and media. While taking subjects such as international security, international law, and conflict resolution, students will also focus on writing a thesis or research report.
DIVISION OVERVIEW
DIVISION SUBJECTS
Regionalism and Globalization International Law
International Political Economy Comparative Politics and Government Conflict Resolution
International Security
Special Studies (International Relations)
Degree: Ph.D. in International Relations (University of Sheffield, UK), M.Sc. in Political Economy (University of Sheffield, UK), LL.B. in Law (University of Birmingham, UK)
Research Fields: Political Economy and International Relations of Japan and China, East Asian Regional Politics, European Politics
“The International Relations division at APU provides a range of opportunities for students to deepen their knowledge of current international issues and develop the research skills necessary to have a strong impact on the global stage. Students who take advantage of the opportunities available here will find that careers in international organizations, academia, diplomacy, corporate leadership, government services, media, and many other fields will become open to them.”
Utpal Vyas, Ph.D., Associate Professor and
Division Head (United Kingdom)
International Politics, International Security, Asia and North Korea Relations
Yoshinori Kaseda, Ph.D., Professor
International Relations and Foreign Policy (Asia-Pacific), Comparative Politics (Southeast Asia), Maritime Security
Yoichiro Sato, Ph.D., Professor
International Relations, International Political Economy, Regional Studies (East Asia)
Hidetaka Yoshimatsu, Ph.D., Professor
International Relations and Global Studies, Peace and Reconciliation, Diplomatic History, International Organization, Intercultural and Interreligious Dialogue
Seunghoon Emilia Heo, Ph.D., Associate Professor
International Relations Theory, International Policy Making, International Environmental Policy, Subject Pedagogy
Steven B. Rothman, Ph.D., Associate Professor and Associate Dean of the Graduate School of Asia Pacific Studies
FACULTY AND THEIR RESEARCH FIELDS
“Due to my desire to pursue a career in academic work related to the field of Japanese popular culture, I was motivated to join the Society and Culture division. The professors in this division specialize in a broad range of topics and encourage their students to analyze their lectures critically. By interacting and discussing directly with these professors and my classmates, I have broadened my perspectives both academically and professionally as a global-minded citizen.”
Alisha Rabuepin (Thailand)
Society and Culture Division Student
Gender Studies, Cultural Studies, Southeast Asian Studies (Malaysian Studies), Intellectual History
Yufu Iguchi, Ph.D., Professor
Folklore Studies and Japanese Literature
Chan Hoe Kim, Ph.D., Professor
Cultural History, Education, Media Studies
Joseph Progler, Ph.D., Professor
Sociology-Anthropology, Social Organizations, Social Institutions and Social Movements, Social Impact Assessment and Evaluation, Southeast Asia
Robert A.C. Salazar, Ph.D., Professor
Area Studies in Southeast Asia
Hideo Sasagawa, Ph.D., Professor
Sociology, Cultural Anthropology (including Ethnology and Folklore), Religion
Kumi Seike, Professor
Politics and the Media
Shunichi Takekawa, Ph.D., Professor
Media Studies (Representation Politics: Gender, Ethnicity, Nation), Cultural Studies, Popular Culture, Comparative Culture Studies
Kaori Yoshida, Ph.D., Professor
Social Inequality and Stratification, Globalization, Sociology of Work, Social Movements
Shinji Kojima, Ph.D., Associate Professor
M. Sc. Asia Pacific Studies
Society and Culture (SC)
The Asia Pacific is one of the most rapidly developing regions in recent decades. To capture the patterns of social and cultural changes occurring, the Society and Culture (SC) division is devoted to promoting comparative academic research on the region. Students can acquire practical skills in formulating and conducting research using theories and methods developed in sociology, cultural anthropology, media, and communication studies. With knowledge concerning the social and cultural backgrounds of the countries and regions, students will have greater employment opportunities in government, industry, commerce, and academia.
DIVISION OVERVIEW
DIVISION SUBJECTS
Changing Social Landscapes Media and Communication Migration and Trans-Nationalism Social Organizations and Institutions Sociology and Everyday Life
Cultural Change
Special Studies (Society and Culture)
Degree: M.F.A. Media Arts (Concordia University), B.F.A. Film Production (Concordia University), B.A. Asian Studies (Carleton University)
Research Fields: Surveillance, Predictive Policing, Videogame Theory, Conflict and Media, Politics and the Cyber Realm
“Situated in the Japanese city of Beppu and surrounded by nature, APU’s graduate program is an ideal place for contemplative and reflective graduate study. In the Society and Culture division, students deepen their knowledge of the rapid transformations taking place in the world today through the lens of media, society and culture. By immersing themselves in the unique and diverse environment at APU, our students become open-minded, multifaceted researchers and scholars.”
Peter A. Mantello, Professor and Division Head (Canada)
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FACULTY AND THEIR RESEARCH FIELDS
Degree: M.D.; Ph.D. in Health Economics (Kyoto University, Japan), M.D. in Medicine (Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Iran)
Research Fields: Applied Health Sciences, Philosophy/Ethics, Civil Law, Clinical Psychology and Public Hygiene Studies/Health Science
“The principal aim of the Public Health Management division is to develop graduates who can contribute to innovation and development at local, national, and international levels in the field of public health management. The division combines education, research, and practice, and is likely to be of interest to medical professionals, health administrators, and representatives from civil society organizations engaged in public health, and others allied with the medical field.”
Nader Ghotbi, Ph.D., Professor
and Division Head (Iran)
Degree: Ph.D. in International Studies (Waseda University, Japan)
Work Experience: Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) (Japan), African Development Bank (Tunisia), Japan Bank for International Cooperation (JBIC) (Japan), Institute for Global Environmental Strategies (IGES) (Japan), Overseas Economic Cooperation Fund (OECF) (Japan)
Research Fields: Environmental and Climate Policy, Resource/Environment/Climate Economics, Development Economics and Finance, Development Policy
“Our global society is changing rapidly and drastically. While conflict and friction are bound to occur, we are living in a mutually-dependent society where people, goods, money and information are move freely beyond borders. We must tackle global issues to achieve sustainable development. Under such circumstances, domestic public policy may affect and/or be affected by the public policies of other countries. In this sense, collaborative action among the various societies is a key to solving issues. The International Public Administration Division addresses these topics and explores various solutions and measures to improve our society and future.”
Tomonori Sudo, Ph.D., Associate Professor and
Division Head (Japan)
“Studying PHM in Japan, a forerunner in the Global Health Index, gave me the perfect opportunity to understand how a near faultless healthcare system functions. For a healthcare professional from a developing country like myself, this was a dream come true. The blend of lectures and classroom discussions with the out-of-the-box-thinking faculty members gave me valuable insight into global health and how I could learn from it.”
Binay Lamichhane (Nepal, Graduated in 2017)
Senior Quality Assurance Pharmacist, QbD Pharmaceuticals Pvt. Ltd, Nepal Asia Development Bank - Japan Scholarship Program Recipient
“Studying in APU is like joining an exclusive world journey. Interesting and academically stimulating lectures, in addition to significant hands-on experiences, have given me the chance to familiarize myself with in-depth knowledge of international public administration. Supportive faculty, various campus activities, and ample opportunities for research funding and assistance have also provided the right mixture of knowledge, skills, and attitude necessary for me to take a step higher in my career path.”
Jie Lin (China)
International Public Administration Division Student
Japanese Grant Aid for Human Resource Development Scholarship (JDS) Recipient
M. Sc. International Cooperation Policy
PUBLIC HEALTH MANAGEMENT (PHM)
M. Sc. International cooperation policy
International Public Administration (IPA)
The Public Health Management (PHM) division teaches students three fundamental skills: skills in managing the budget, finance, economics, and accounting of healthcare costs; skills in epidemiology, health statistics, and research methodology as well as information management; and skills in public health, mainly preventive medicine and environmental health. This division puts emphasis on economics and finances as well as administrative management of healthcare services at both the public and private sectors, while preserving the standard foundations of conventional public health education. Moreover, it encourages students at an early stage to focus on healthcare case studies that relate to significant issues in the Asia Pacific region. They start by reviewing current health issues as reflected in papers and by raising research questions with policy implications from the very beginning. This aspect of teaching and research is looked upon as a strategic approach throughout the whole length of the program.
DIVISION OVERVIEW
DIVISION SUBJECTS
Environmental Health Biostatistics
Healthcare Economics Public Health Essentials Epidemiology
Bioinformatics
Special Studies (Public Health Management) General Life Science, Social Psychology, Human Genetics, Human Pathology, Public Hygiene Studies/Health Science
Serik Meirmanov, Ph.D., Professor
DNA Nanotechnology, Nanobioscience, Biomolecular Computing, Soft Computing, Bioinformatics
John Rose, Ph.D., Professor
Social Welfare Studies (Community Development, NGO, Social Enterprise), Area Studies (Cambodia), Pedagogy (Adult Education)
Rikio Kimura, Ed.D., Professor
Fiscal Studies/Finance Theory, Theoretical, Economics, Institutional Economics, Political Economy
Yasushi Suzuki, Ph.D., Professor
International Politics, Comparative Studies, Area Studies (East Asia), International Relations (Asia Pacific Region)
Susumu Yamagami, Professor
Comparative Politics, Area Studies
Takuro Kikkawa, Ph.D., Associate Professor
International Law, International Dispute Settlement, Human Rights and Humanitarian Law, Transitional Justice, Law of International Organizations
Yukiko Takashiba, Associate Professor
The International Public Administration (IPA) division is aimed at providing knowledge and skills to those who are interested in pursuing an advanced career in national and international governmental organizations. This division enables students to improve professional and practical skills to manage and evaluate administrative operations and policies in national, regional, and global settings. The subjects in this division relate to
international organizations, international cooperation policy, and public administration, and form the foundation on which each student can further build a more focused study depending on their intended policy field.
DIVISION OVERVIEW
DIVISION SUBJECTS
Disaster Relief and Rehabilitation International Public Administration International Organizations Project Management Planning and Evaluation Community Development
Special Studies (International Public Administration)
“Studying in IMAT has allowed me to discover, develop, and enhance my own potential. Due to the variety of lecturers from academic, governmental, and business backgrounds as well as the cross-cultural experiences that APU in Japan and IfaS in Germany offer, I have gained
confidence in international cooperation, broadened my horizons, and nurtured my passion in this innovative and emerging field of study.”
Ulrike Kirschnick (Germany)
International Material Flow Management Student
“During the master’s program at APU, I met students from dozens of different countries with different religions, cultures, and perspectives. We all dreamed of fulfilling our personal goals and making a difference in our home countries. My professors helped me to comprehensively understand Japan’s urban management policies, and as a result I am optimistic and firmly believe that I can make a great contribution to the improvement of Shanghai’s environment.”
Limin Qiu (China, Graduated in 2014)
Principal Staff Member, Shanghai Environmental Protection Bureau, China Japanese Grant Aid for Human Resource Development Scholarship (JDS) Recipient
Degree: Ph.D. and Master in Urban and Regional Planning (Ritsumeikan University, Japan), Bachelor in Civil Engineering and International Economics (Shanghai Jiao Tong University, China)
Research Fields: Environmental Policy and Management, Regional Development, Sustainable Systems Engineering, Behavioral Science
“Due to climate change and other threats to the planetary boundaries, we must accelerate the transitions to sustainable development, which will bring both challenges and chances to all our environmental, social, and economic systems. Our experienced faculty members in the Sustainability Science division are fully committed to helping students develop outstanding research and problem-solving skills that will contribute to their future careers involving transitions towards sustainability.”
Xuepeng Qian, Ph.D., Associate Professor and
Division Head (China)
M. Sc
. International cooperation policy
Sustainability Science (SS)
Dual Degree with Trier University of Applied Sciences, Germany
INTERNATIONAL MATERIAL
FLOW MANAGEMENT (IMAT)
The Sustainability Science (SS) division focuses on the application of science for achieving the goals of sustainable development. This division analyzes the planning and implementation of policies and actions that deal with the relationship between society and nature with the ultimate goal of creating a sustainable future for all. Study involves the scientific understanding of society-nature interactions; linking research with policy and actions; generating new knowledge, tools and techniques; and enhancing scientific and institutional capability for promoting sustainability and resilience. Students are expected to gain a holistic perspective, integrative skills and interdisciplinary knowledge as they engage in analyzing and managing particular problems and issues of population-resource-technology-institution interactions.
DIVISION OVERVIEW
DIVISION SUBJECTS
Environment and Natural Resources Conservation Advanced Environmental Geosciences
Environmental Policy, Law and Administration Environmental Economics
Urban Sustainability Industrial Ecology
Special Studies (Sustainability Science)
FACULTY AND THEIR RESEARCH FIELDS
Environmental Policy, City Planning, Regional Planning, Traffic Engineering, Social System Engineering
Yan Li, Ph.D., Professor and Dean of the Graduate School of Asia Pacific Studies
Environmental Policy, Nature-Based Tourism, Protected Areas, Regional Development
Thomas Edward Jones, Ph.D., Associate Professor
Environmentally Sound Technologies (ESTs), Simulation and Modeling (SaM), Decision Science (DS)
Davar Pishva, Ph.D., Professor
Environmental Education and Awareness, Industrial Ecology and Sustainable Environment, Environmental Microbiology, Air/Soil/Water Pollution, Global Warming, Coral Reef Ecosystem Health, Organic Agriculture, Chemical Disaster Management
Faezeh Mahichi, Ph.D., Associate Professor and IMAT Program Coordinator
Environmental Risk Communication, Coastal Wetland Restoration and Decision Making, Education for Sustainable Development
Hiromi Yamashita, Ph.D., Associate Professor
IMAT is a dual-degree program managed jointly by APU and the Institute of Applied Material Flow Management (IFaS), an innovative research institute of the Trier University of Applied Sciences (Germany). Students will spend their first year studying at APU and the second year at the Zero-Emission Campus Birkenfeld in Germany.
The program offers integrated knowledge in engineering, economics, and law, as well as in the natural and social sciences. In addition to the learning goals of the Sustainability Science division, IMAT offers multidisciplinary courses to prepare students to become young professionals in zero emission systems design with profound knowledge in renewable energy, integrated water resource management and other sustainable community development areas. Students will also have the opportunity to conduct field work in Japan and participate in an internship in Germany. IMAT students will submit a master’s thesis to IfaS in Germany. A concise summary of this thesis is to be submitted to APU in the form of a research report. Upon completion of the program, students receive two master’s degrees, a Master of Science in International Cooperation Policy (from APU) and a Master of Engineering in International Material Flow Management (from Trier University of Applied Sciences).
DIVISION OVERVIEW
DIVISION SUBJECTS
Greenhouse Gas Abatement Strategies and Carbon Trading Zero Emission, Circular Economy and Regional Material Flow Management
Principles of Industrial Material Flow Management Regional Material Flow Management
Peter Heck, Dr., Professor
and IMAT Program Director (Germany)
Faezeh Mahichi, Ph.D., Associate Professor
and IMAT Program Coordinator (Iran)
Degree: Ph.D. in Geography (Saarland University, Germany)
Research Fields: Regional Material Flow Management, Zero Emission and Circular Economy, Green Technology, Green Finance and Regional Added Value, Bio-Economy, Green Growth, Climate protection and Biodiversity
Degree: Ph.D. in Life Science Bioengineering (Tokyo Institute of Technology, Japan), M.A. in Life Science Biodynamics (Tokyo Institute of Technology, Japan)
Research Fields: Environmental Education and Awareness, Industrial Ecology and Sustainable Environment, Environmental Microbiology, Air/Soil/Water Pollution, Global Warming, Coral Reef Ecosystem Health, Organic Agriculture, Chemical Disaster Management
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Degree: Post-Doctoral, Environmental Economics (Kanazawa University), Ph.D. in Asia Pacific Studies (Ritsumeikan Asia Pacific University, Japan), M.A in Theoretical Economics (ISU, Iran)
Research Fields: Cultural Heritage Management, Ecotourism, Agriculture Heritage Tourism, Community Based Tourism and Rural Tourism
“Tourism destinations vary greatly from urban to rural settings and from artificial structures to remote locations in nature. This diversity results in demand for knowledge in various subfields of tourism and related skills. Such subfields include natural environment studies, human resource management, economics, and socio-cultural issues, knowledge of which assists our graduates in contributing to sustainable tourist destinations based on available resources. Today, tourism and hospitality are among the top grossing global industries, and attract individuals from both academia and the business world in order to manage the tourism industry and its socio-cultural, economic, and environmental impacts.”
M. Kazem Vafadari, Ph.D., Associate Professor
and Division Head (Iran)
M. Sc. International cooperation polic
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“Joining the Tourism and Hospitality division at APU was a significant milestone in my career which created immense opportunities to learn and interact with different cultures and environments, while developing social interaction and international communication skills. The courses, field studies, and internships the program provided have enhanced my knowledge and skills in developing policy, and I now believe I can contribute to developing sustainable tourism in my country.”
Ella Lynthia Simata (Solomon Islands) Tourism and Hospitality Division Student
Pacific Leaders’ Educational Assistance for Development of State (Pacific LEADS) Scholarship Recipient
Health-Oriented Tourism, Cultural Heritage Tourism, Tourism Development which Incorporates East Asian Standards, Festival and Mega Events, Gaming Industry
Timothy Lee, Ph.D., Professor
Geography, Area Studies, Human Geography
Hiroshi Todoroki, Ph.D., Professor
Sociology, Tourism
Yukio Yotsumoto, Ph.D., Professor
Human Geography, Tourism Psychology, Tourism Development and Cultural Heritage Conservation, Tourism Management
Thanh Huong Bui, Ph.D., Associate Professor
Tourism is a fast growing economic sector that transforms societies and communities in the Asia Pacific region. The Tourism and Hospitality (TH) division looks at various aspects of mass and alternative tourism and the economic, social, cultural, and
environmental impacts on societies and communities. The division also studies the theory and practice of hospitality management as it relates to the tourism, service, health, and welfare industries. The knowledge and academic/professional skills obtained from our division will be useful for a wide variety of employment opportunities in government service, international organizations, and private corporations, as well as for further study.
DIVISION OVERVIEW
DIVISION SUBJECTS
Tourism Economics
Cultural and Heritage Tourism Environmental Tourism Community Based Tourism Health and Wellness Tourism Tourism Policy and Planning
Special Studies (Tourism and Hospitality)
“At APU I was given the opportunity to experience the intricacies of enriching cultures with unique people from all parts of the world. The knowledge and skills I gained from interacting with many different people allowed me to expand my own range of thought. As a result, I was I able to work more effectively as I organized and implemented social programs, workshops, and awareness campaigns through my local government after graduating.”
Mirna G. De La Portilla F. (Mexico, Graduated in 2013)
Consultant at Servicios, Productos Industriales y Construcción, Mexico
M. Sc. International cooperation policy
DEVELOPMENT ECONOMICS (DE)
The Development Economics (DE) division is aimed at those who are interested in the socio-economic issues of the developing world. Study in this division enables students to improve their critical and analytical skills in many areas of development economics, including industrial development, social development, political development, rural
development, and poverty alleviation. Students are also able to enhance their professional and
practical skills related to international development. This division also aims to enhance the development of research skills in this field for those wishing to pursue further study. The knowledge and skills obtained will provide a wide variety of employment opportunities in international organizations, national and local governments, international development agencies, NGOs, and development consultancy firms.
DIVISION OVERVIEW
DIVISION SUBJECTS
Development Economics Macroeconomics Development Finance
Comparative Economic Development Microeconomics
Community Development
Special Studies (Development Economics)
Degree: Ph.D. in Economics (The University of Sydney, Australia), M.A. in International Development Studies (The University of Bradford, UK)
Research Fields: International Development Studies, International Political Economy, Economic Policy, Industrial Development, Rural and Community Development, Automotive Industry, Apparel Industry
“The Development Economics division provides our students with high quality academic training, focusing on contemporary socio-economic issues of less advanced countries in the perspective of development theories, policies, and practical approaches in order to create a sustainable society. Our faculty members from various professional backgrounds, including the World Bank, JICA, NGOs, the private sector, and academia, support our students to cultivate new knowledge, experiences, and ideas for development in the future.”
Kaoru Natsuda, Ph.D., Professor and Division Head (Japan)
Theoretical Economics, Econometrics, Applied Economics, Economic Policy
Sangho Kim, Ph.D., Professor
Applied Economics, Innovation and Productivity
Kozo Otsuka, Ph.D., Associate Professor
