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Faculty of Economics
| Economic Systems | Economics Course | 95 |
|---|---|---|
| Law and Economics Course | 20 | |
| International Economics | 115 | |
| Total Number of Students per Year | 230 | |
Outline
Established in 1949 as one of the three original Faculties, the Faculty of Economics follows the great tradition of the former Yokohama Commercial College.
The Faculty prides itself in contributing to the advancement of economic sciences and legal studies. Every year many aspiring students apply for entrance, and after an intensive period of training in economic thought and research, they successfully graduate as competent experts in their fields.
Recognized internationally as a center of economic study, an array of nationalities are represented in the Faculty as lecturers, researchers and students. The Faculty of Economics promotes cultural diversity and host many international students both on scholarships and self-funded.
Economics Systems Division
The division consists of two majors: “Economics” and “Law and Economics”. The Economics major prepare students to have a clear understanding of economic mechanisms and to be able to recognize socioeconomic problems in systematic ways. The Law and Economics major concentrates understanding the complex nature of economic phenomena and corporate activities from both legal and economic points of view.
International Economics Division
The division focuses on regional studies in relation to the structure of international economics. What sets this division apart its emphasis on understanding the integration of international economics from a global perspective, as well as the characteristics of each region. Students will be trained to become members of society who have keen insights on how to change Japan’s role in the global economy.
Pre-Arrival Admission
The Faculty of Economics adopts pre-arrival admission system for international students residing outside of Japan. This system enables international students to apply for admission in their home countries to be research students (Kenkyu-sei).
Euro-Japan Dialogue
Every year, the faculty holds Euro-Japan Dialogue: a week-long debate trip to partner universities in Europe. Through discussions on global economic issues, this trip aims to provide students with an excellent opportunity for developing their English language competences and for socializing with European students.
The Center for International Trade Studies
The Center for International Trade Studies (CITS) was founded in 1978 for the purpose of improving the quality of research and education in the field of social sciences. The center holds a rich collection of statistics and other materials on international economies and world trade that are published in Japan and abroad. It also plays a central role in organizing and promoting joint research project at the Faculty of Economics. Focusing mainly on Asia, empirical and policy-oriented research is conducted on regional integration and socio-economic development in the regional economies.
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