Program in International Social Systems Studies
Gain the ability to lead, towards the ultimate international community goal of coexistence
Aim for an international society where people can live together
Education and research in the three areas of international cooperation and exchange, modern society and culture, and modern society and children, for the international community where peoples of different cultures, histories, and political backgrounds are involved. This major embodies the founding spirit of internationalism.
Gain the ability to face and solve many issues
Learn a wide range of knowledge about the international community in order to cultivate the understanding and problem-solving ability to tackle international issues. In addressing the many issues that should be solved in the international community, we are developing professionals and researchers who can play a leading role in a variety of places after completing their degree, such as a company’s international sector, international organizations and NPO’s, civil servants, and the children’s industry.
Entrance Exam Outline
Masters Course
- Number of Enrollees: 10
- Standard Study Term: 2 years
- Degree/Doctorate (Master of Arts in International Social Systems Studies)
Obtainable Licenses
- High School Teacher’s Specialized License (Civics)
Potential Post-Completion Fields
- Civics Teacher (High School)
- Education and Research
- Graduate School Doctorate Program (Second Term)
- International Affairs Organization Staff
- Administrative Staff, etc.
Primary Master’s Thesis Themes
- Why is there a difference in the progression of cashless payments between Japan and China: Investigative research into the usage status of QR code payments and cultural and personality background
- Implementation and curriculum research into foreign language activity at small-scale authorized schools
- Developing a global perspective through foreign language activity - - The food education of Taiwan and Japan
- Focusing on the compulsory education stage - - BOP business as a new development method
- New challenges of small-to-medium-sized enterprises - - Establishment and development of the British National Trust
- Considerations through land ownership - - Acceptance of the word “sightseeing” in the modern age
- Tourism trends from pre-war to wartime - - Intercultural migrant identity during the transitional period
- Diversity of identity transformation in differing environments - - Exercising Japan’s right to collective defense and the future of the US-Japan security guarantee system