1. YNU
2. Education and Research
3. Graduate
4. International Graduate School of Social Sciences

YNU integrated four social science schools, i.e., the Graduate School of Economics, the Graduate School of Business Administration, the Graduate School of International and Business Law, and the Graduate School of International Development Studies, into a new independent graduate school.

As a result of this consolidation, on April 1, 1999 the International Graduate School of Social Sciences was established. It aims to train competent experts to play an active role in various fields of international society.

The Graduate School has a five-year doctoral course. Students can obtain a master's degree after completing the first two-years of study.

The first two-year course of the doctoral program is provided by the following five departments:

Department	Class Size
Total	108
Economics	19
International Economics	17
Business Administration	30
Accounting and Management System	18
International Relations Law	24

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

Department	Class Size
Total	35
International Development Studies	9
Global Economy	9
Business Management Systems	10
International and Business Law	7

In April 2004, YNU established a new School of Law within the International Graduate School of Social Sciences, corresponding to Japan's new law school system, which is the first professional school system in Japan. Law schools are under the exclusive mandate to produce lawyers. YNU's experience and achievement in graduate-level legal education in the past will help us work toward this goal.

The program at the School of Law 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.

Department	Class Size
School of Law	50

• International Graduate School of Social Sciences Web Site

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

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

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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