MAJOR major introduction

• Modern Economic Systems Major

  With the beginning of the 21st century, the Japanese economy is undergoing a major turning point. With the aim of seeking human resources to carry the future of the Japanese economy, which has suffered from a long-term economic recession, students acquire advanced knowledge about modern economic systems, information processing, social economy, and economic theory. Our goal is to develop human resources with comprehensive analytical, planning, and practical abilities.

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• Umeda satellite course

  Lectures for the satellite course will be held at Osaka Sangyo University Umeda Satellite Classroom from 6:30 to 9:40 p.m. Therefore, businessmen who work during the day in the center of Osaka can attend Osaka Sangyo University Graduate School lectures at night after work and obtain Osaka Sangyo University Graduate School 's degree (master's degree in economics).

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• Asian Regional Economics Major

  In order to conduct research on the Asian regional economy from a wide range of perspectives, this graduate school offers original and creative research from a variety of perspectives, including subjects on the Asian regional economy as a wide-area economic zone, as well as international economics and corporate strategy subjects. Create a curriculum that allows for research. In addition, the course is organized with an emphasis on the relationship between the Asian regional economy and the Japanese economy, and the Asian regional economy and the Kansai economy. The content is practical and specific for working adults who wish to deepen their research based on their experiences at companies and organizations.

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Educational and research objectives

1. In order to contribute to the development of our country and local communities, Graduate School of Economics will deepen research exchanges with universities and research institutes not only in Japan but also in other countries and regions around the world, mainly in Asia, to ensure superiority and to maintain a position suitable for the era of globalization. As an influential higher education institution with international competitiveness, we utilize a comprehensive academic and research system to elucidate the modern industrial and social system, which is becoming increasingly informatized, internationalized, and complex, and provides advanced analysis that can be used both domestically and internationally. The aim is to develop professionals and researchers who are rich in ability and judgment.
2. The Master's Program in Modern Economic Systems aims to develop human resources who will be responsible for the future of Japan's economy by providing comprehensive analysis, planning, and practical skills through education and research that lead to advanced knowledge in economic theory, economic systems, and data analysis. The goal is to foster.
3. The Master's Program in Asian Regional Economics provides education and research related to the Asian regional economy from a broad perspective of understanding the international situation surrounding Asia, which equips students with excellent analytical and judgmental skills that enable them to play an active role in global society from a specialized perspective. The goal is to develop human resources with the following skills.
4. The doctoral program in the Asian Regional Economics Department provides education and research related to the Asian regional economy from a broad perspective, such as understanding the international situation surrounding Asia, grasping the domestic socio-economic situation, and acquiring economic theory that can be used as a means of analyzing them. The goal is to develop human resources with advanced analytical and judgment skills who can play an active role in domestic and international society from a professional perspective.

Research guidance plan

Graduate School of Economics Research Guidance Plan

Degree Award Policy

The procedures and evaluation criteria for thesis submission for the award of a degree in the master's program of this graduate school are as follows.

Conditions for degree award

In order to receive a degree, students must complete 30 credits, including the required 8 credits for seminars 1 and 2, and pass the master's thesis examination.

Master's thesis review procedure

1. Submission of first manuscript
The first manuscript must be submitted by the end of October of the second year. The first manuscript must be approximately 80% complete. Completed master's thesis manuscripts will not be accepted for those who do not submit the first manuscript.
2. Interim presentation
An interim presentation will be made based on this first manuscript submitted in November. The graduate school committee selects three reviewers, including the seminar supervisor, for each graduate student, and during the interim presentation, the three reviewers listen to the graduate student's report and provide guidance, and based on that guidance, Revise and add to the content of the paper.
3. Submission of completed master's thesis manuscript
Submit the completed manuscript at the end of January.
4. Public hearing and decision meeting
A public hearing will be held for the submitted completed thesis in mid-February, and after being reviewed by three faculty members, the graduate school committee will finally decide whether the master's thesis will pass or fail.

Evaluation criteria for master's thesis

Master's thesis must meet the following criteria:
1. Appropriate issues must be set based on a clear awareness of the issues.
2. Prior research should be appropriately mentioned.
3. Materials such as literature and research are used appropriately.
4. The essay must be properly presented and well-formed as a paper.
5. Creativity and ingenuity must be recognized.

The procedures and evaluation criteria for thesis submission for the award of a degree in the doctoral program of this graduate school are as follows.

Schedule leading up to doctoral thesis review

At the time of admission, a three-member research guidance committee, including the supervisor, will be established, and a group guidance system will be established for the preparation of the doctoral thesis.
1st year End of May Submission of research plan
1st year March Submission of the outline of the dissertation
2nd year July 1st interim presentation for dissertation preparation
2nd year October academic achievement test
2nd year January 2nd interim report
3rd year July: Application for dissertation submission
3rd year July 3rd interim presentation
3rd year End of January Submission of completed thesis
3rd year mid-February public hearing
3rd year End of February Judgment meeting


Conditions for submitting a doctoral thesis

1. Pass the academic ability test held after the second year. The academic ability test consists of two specialized subjects and one foreign language subject.
2. Publication of two academic papers, reporting at an academic conference or equivalent study group.

Paper evaluation criteria

A doctoral dissertation must meet the following criteria:
1. Appropriate issues must be set based on a clear awareness of the issues.
2. Prior research should be appropriately mentioned.
3. Materials such as literature and research are used appropriately.
4. The essay must be properly presented and well-formed as a paper.
5. The content of the paper must be original.

Publication of doctoral thesis review results

As a general rule, the thesis obtained, its summary, and thesis review will be published on the Internet within three months from the date of obtaining the degree.