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The objective of the Program in Economic and Public Policy (PEPP) is to provide, within the time frame of 18 months, training and the necessary skills for the conception, design, and implementation of development policies. Our focus is on International Development with a trans-disciplinary approach to the economic and social problems of developing countries and former socialist countries. We endeavor to contribute to the creation of an international community of highly trained professionals addressing the daily challenges of economic and social development. Participants from previous cohorts have taken up prestigious positions back in their home countries, some as policy managers, others as researchers or scholars in academic institutions. We expect, together with our sponsoring institutions, the World Bank and the Asian Development Bank, many more talented and motivated professionals to join us and to apply their newly enhanced knowledge and skills to help accelerate the pace of economic and social development in their countries.
The Program in Economic and Public Policy offers two courses: the Course in Economic Policy and the Course in Public Policy. The former is aimed at candidates who need sound knowledge of economics in making policy decisions, while the latter is aimed at candidates who need knowledge in political science, international relations and sociology in making such decisions. The two courses were established with the specific goal of reaching out to a wider group of professionals in developing countries.
| Program Common Course | |
|---|---|
| Basic Course |
Research Workshop for Public Policy I, II, III Research Workshop for Economics I, II, III Research Project for Public Policy I, II Research Project for Economics I, II |
| Elective Basic Course |
Academic Writing (Special Seminar in Area Studies V-A) Principles of Development Politics of Development International Public Policy and Governance Introductory Statistics Intermediate Microeconomics Introductory Macroeconomics Japanese Economy Data Management International Development Experiences in a Comparative Perspective Internship I, II Fieldwork Project I, II |
| Economics Course | |
|---|---|
| Basic Course |
Microeconomics Econometrics |
| Elective Course |
Macroeconomics Applied Microeconomics Public Economics Development Economics Social Development International Trade International Economic Analysis International Finance and Policy Introduction to Health Services Research Challenges of Global Aging Health Economics Economics of Development III Economies of East and Southeast Asia I Microfinance and Public Policy Introduction to Environmental Policy Environmental Policy Appraisal Policy and Planning for Forest Conservation |
| Public Policy Course | |
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| Elective Course and Seminar Course |
Issues in Public Policy |
| Comparative Policy Norm I, II Public Policy and Management Public Policy IIIA, IIIB, V International Social Policy I, II Health Economics Introduction of Health Services Research Challenges of Global Aging Comparative history of education 1A, 1B, 2A, 2B Introduction to Environmental Policy Environmental Policy Appraisal Policy and Planning for Forest Conservation Globalization and Public Policy Management of International Public Policy Microfinance and Public Policy Seminar on Political Philosophy I, II Seminar on International Social Policy I, II |
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| International Relations and Public Policy | |
| International Relations in Southeast Asia I, II International Relations in Europe I, II International Relations Theory IA, IB Topics in International Relations IA, IB The Politics of Japan IA, IB, IIA, IIB Law and Governance The Law of Foreign Investment Seminar on International Relations in Southeast Asia I, II |
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| Development Policy | |
| Economics of Development III Economies of East and Southeast Asia I, II International Information Society Social Development |
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- Hold a bachelor’s degree or its equivalent and have completed 16 years of school education (up to undergraduate level). A strong background in economics and associated quantitative tools (linear algebra, calculus and basic statistics) is useful and, in the case of the Course in Economics Policy, highly recommended.
- Score of standardized test such as IELTS / TOEFL / TOEIC
- Score of standardized test such as the Graduate Record Examination (GRE)
- Be in good health with respect to the capacity to be a productive scholar for the duration of the Graduate Program, as certified by a medical doctor.
Want to improve your English level for admission?
Prepare for the program requirements with English Online by the British Council.
- ✔️ Flexible study schedule
- ✔️ Experienced teachers
- ✔️ Certificate upon completion
📘 Recommended for students with an IELTS level of 6.0 or below.
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