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The International Graduate School of Social Sciences (IGSSS) was established in 1999 by integrating four Graduate Schools of Social Sciences: Economics, Business Administration, International and Business Law, and International Development Studies. It offers five Master’s programs, four Doctoral programs and a Juris Doctor program. Students can pursue their own specific and/or interdisciplinary approaches to attain their goals. The programs accept enrollment from a large number of international applicants and offer courses of instruction that are presented both in English and Japanese.

IGSSS added the Law School and the Business School in 2004 to conduct practical education for lawyers and business professionals.

IGSSS also offers special master’s programs in English for public officials and business people from developing countries. These graduates are expected to contribute to the economic advancement in their countries and the international community.

Master’s Programs

Department of Economics

The department offers courses in basic economic theories, economic thoughts, economic systems, and economic statistics, to produce specialists with global perspectives. Certain special courses in English are also taught for public officials from developing countries.

Department of International Economics

The department aims to produce economic experts who are capable of performing on the global stage by offering lectures relating to the analysis of international economies, comparative analysis of economic development, cooperation and competition in the market, comparative analysis of economic policy, and the development and environment..

Department of Business Administration

The department places the emphasis on the fields of business administration, corporate environmental systems, international business and comparative management. Students will acquire the latest business skills and knowledge, and become specialists able to apply their skills and knowledge for making innovations in corporate business management.

Department of Accounting and Management Systems

The department fosters specialist expertise in managing business and organizations by offering training in requisite accounting information for business administration, scientific methodologies for decision making and analysis and integration of information.

Yokohama Business School

The Department of Business Administration and the Department of Accounting and Management Systems offer evening and Saturday MBA programs for working adults.

Department of International Relations Law

The department conducts research and education on political and legal measures for cooperation and development in the international community. The department also offers courses on solving legal disputes arising from trade, taxation and environmental issues.

Doctoral Programs

The subsequent three-year course is provided by the following four departments:

Department of International Development Studies

To develop leaders with the expertise required in the field of international development, the department provides research and education on economic analysis, managerial strategy, cooperative systems, cultural exchange, international communication, and information processing.

Department of Global Economy

The department offers rigorous training in theoretical and applied economics, as well as economic history and thoughts. The department develops the analytical capacities of students on the world economy and its impact on the environment.

Department of Business Management Systems

The department provides pragmatic and empirical education on business environment, business behavior, accounting information, and decision-making. The department trains professionals who can react quickly and strategically to the changes in business environment.

Department of International and Business Law

Overseas transactions and legal issues in international business are increasing in number. The Department of International and Business Law enables students to find solutions for conflicts and comprehensively address the global cooperation issues.

Juris Doctor Program

The program at the Law School is a sui generis one, in the sense that it is a three-year professional program. The graducates are conferred the degree of juris doctor.

Law School

The Law School trains students to be highly competitive lawyers in various legal fields, as well as practicing lawyers advising and advocating for citizens. The school is also open to those with academic backgrounds other than law and those with working experience, offering practical study in close cooperation with the Yokohama Bar Association.

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