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Saitama University
Graduate School of Humanities and Social Sciences
Master of Economics (MEcon) program
The MEcon program, comprised of classes on Japanese and Asian economy, society, and management, rests on the accumulated store of years of fieldwork of numerous faculty who excel in systems design and policy recommendation, and is committed to creating new socio-economic models for a sustainable Asia. Students enrolled in this program will master theories and methods useful for solving economic problems and graduate with the ability to contribute greatly to the further development of their home societies and of Asia in general. Students can choose classes from both MEcon program and another English program (Master of Arts program) in order to obtain an interdisciplinary perspective covering both the humanities and social sciences.
| Degree Information | |
|---|---|
| Degree | Master's |
| Type of Degree | Master of Economics |
| Subject | - Social Sciences (Business, Economics, Law, etc.) |
| Major | Economics, Business |
| Duration | 2 years |
| Entry Date | September 28, 2023 |
| Location | Shimo-Okubo 255, Sakura-ku, Saitama-Shi 338-8570, Japan |
| Area | Kanto Region (Tokyo, etc.) |
| Postgraduate Program Started | September 2016 |
| No. of Students | 5 |
| No. of Full and Part-Time Faculty Members | 43 |
| Tuition Fees | 817,800 yen |
| Additional Information | Graduates of MEcon program will be well-prepared to fulfill professional positions in international organizations or in the industries, government, non-profit organizations, and management sectors of either Japan or their home country. |
| Contact | Office of the MEcon program: mecon@gr.saitama-u.ac.jp |
| Admission Information | |
| Admission Capacity | Limited |
| Application Type | Open to everyone |
| Eligibility | Applicants who have completed or are scheduled to complete a 16-year program of formal education from elementary school through university in a country or countries other than Japan. Applicants who received education through correspondence courses provided by a country or countries other than Japan while residing in Japan and are otherwise identical to applicants in the above category. Applicants who have completed or are scheduled to complete 15 years of education in a foreign country (this category needs eligibility assessment). Applicants who have graduated or are scheduled to graduate from a Japanese university. (See official Application Guidelines) http://www.eco.saitama-u.ac.jp/grad/en/index.html |
| Application Period | December 1, 2023 - February 2, 2024 |
| Examination Type & Date | Evaluation of applicants involves a two-stage process: an initial review of documentation and an interview. See official Application Guidelines. |
| Presence in Japan Required for Screening Process | No. Applicants can be interviewed using Zoom. |
| Admission Fee | 30,000 yen |
As of October 4, 2023
University and program information, costs, dates, policies are subject to change; please confirm important facts with university admission personnel.
