Ritsumeikan University

Graduate School ofInternational Relations

2014-2015

See the World

in a

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My classes at Ritsumeikan have been focused on the role of JICA (Japan International Cooperation Agency) i n i n te r n a t i o n a l d eve l o p m e n t .

The academ ic env i ronment a t Ritsumeikan helps guide students in whatever direction they wish to go in and the professors and staff are there to support your efforts. Japan has been at the pinnacle of development and democratization in Asia and Ritsumeikan has trained many students who have contributed to this cause. Within my focus of information and communication technologies (ICTs) and development,

my studies in Kyoto have allowed me to understand the unique and distinct version of international aid which Japan provides throughout the world and specifically in ASEAN countries. As an international student, I f irmly believe that understanding othe r cu l tu res i s an impor tant f irst step to gain realistic cultural empathy. Traveling throughout the world in order to understand that there are different ways of viewing a

situation is imperative to promoting meaningful change. The students and faculty here are an amazing mix of people from diverse backgrounds. After graduating from Ritsumeikan I plan on working as an international commun icat ions manager a t a mu l t inat iona l o rgan izat ion and my exper iences at Ri tsumeikan have allowed me to gain valuable experience which will transfer to the workplace.

I se lected GSIR to advance my undergraduate studies regarding Japanese investment in Vietnam.

My research theme in Ritsumeikan was “Attracting FDI from Japan to Vietnam and implications for better policies on attracting FDI.” Now, I am work ing at KDDI Vietnam Corporation (a Japanese Company) and am in charge of tak ing PIC (Per ipheral Inter face Contro l le r ) to many companies around the world. This job gives me a chance to meet and communicate with many

Japanese customers. It requires writing skil ls in which I am quite confident, because of my education a t R i t sume i ka n . Wo r k i ng w i th many customers helps me grow as a person. I first realized this at Ritsumeikan when we were put into small groups for class discussions and p ro jec ts . Work ing c lose l y with people from different cultural backgrounds taught me to accept the differences of others.

My purpose of studying in Japan was not only to learn about investing, but also about Japan’s spirit, which resides in its culture and people. I learned about these things and so much more. My experiences at Ritsumeikan have not only been useful in my job, but also in my daily life.

GCPGlobal Cooperation Program

GJPGlobal and Japanese Perspectives Program

Over 10 Years of History

International Cooperation and

DevelopmentJapan Studies

GCPGlobal Cooperation

Program

GJPGlobal and Japanese Perspectives Program

Language

EnglishAll courses are

offered in English.

Language

English + JapaneseAll courses are

offered in English.Students can take up to14 credits in Japanese

taught courses if they wish.

Study the Issues Faces in Japan

1 Distinguished Faculty from Academic and Professional Fields

2 Students from a Wide Variety of Career Backgrounds

3 International Relations Studies with a Focus on International Cooperation

Features Include

1 Study about Japan and Coping with Global Issues from Japan

2 Learn from Top Experts in Japan

3 Study in the Historical andCultural Capitalof Japan-Kyoto

Features Include

Theories of International RelationsGJP Platform (E) IGJP Platform (E) IIGJP Platform (J) IGJP Platform (J) II

International Political EconomyGlobal PoliticsInternational SociologyGlobal Civil Society

Japanese EconomyJapanese DiplomacyJapanese Politics and Foreign RelationsJapan in East AsiaJapan in World HistoryJapanese Business ManagementGlobalization and Gender IssuesGlobalization and Environmental IssuesIntroduction to Economic TheoryPolicy Evaluation

Professional TrainingResearch TrainingArea StudiesField Research先進国政治論研究環境経済論研究社会開発論研究国際機構論研究メディアと国際社会研究フィールドリサーチ, and more.

CoursesCore Courses

Program Courses

Theories of International RelationsDevelopment StudiesDevelopment StrategyInternational Political Economy

Global PoliticsInternational SociologyInternational OrganizationProfessional Training

International SecurityDevelopment EconomicsGlobalization and Gender IssuesGlobalization and Environmental IssuesGlobalization and Multicultural IssuesGlobalization and MediaIntroduction to Economic Theory

Statistics, Research Design, and Research MethodsMacro EconomicsMicro EconomicsPolicy EvaluationResearch TrainingArea Studies, and more.

* A number of courses are available in Japanese.

* Courses with English course names are conducted in English and Japanese course names in Japanese.

CoursesCore Courses

Program Courses

Scott, Alex HughesUSA/Japan

Le Thi My HanhVietnamKDDI Vietnam Corporation -Hanoi Head Quarter

Varying Internationally Perspectives

Working as a Bridge between Vietnam and Japan

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Kyoto is a mid-size city with a unique blend of traditional culture and modern living. The city, the former capital of Japan, attracts around 50 million visitors a year from all over the world, all keen to see its famous temples, shrines, gardens, museums, and World Heritage sites. Among the premier attractions are the Kinkakuji (Golden Pavilion), Fushimi-inari shrine, Nijo-jo castle, and Kyoto International Manga Museum. In Kyoto, culture blends effortlessly with modern technology, and the city is home to a number of the world’s leading high-tech companies includeing Nintendo and Shimadzu Corporation.Kyoto is also an ideal place to live. You will find everything you want within walking distance, from shopping centers, cafes and bakeries, to restaurants with a wide variety of Japanese and international cuisines. The city offers convenient access to Tokyo (a little over two hours by Shinkansen), and cities such as Osaka, Kobe, and Nara are just a short train ride away.

Home to many renowned inst i tut ions of higher education, including Ritsumeikan University (RU), the city of Kyoto has become known as one of Japan’s major college towns. There are plenty of things to do here—including many art museums, movie theaters, and outdoor areas ideal for strolling or relaxing. Whe the r as a hos t o f i n t e r na t i ona l conferences or the home of ground-breaking research, Kyoto is a name that is known throughout the world. In today’s international community and global economy, it is clear that the most dynamic developments are taking place in Asia, and it is essential to have a thorough grasp of this region. Thanks to the rich history and diversity of Kyoto, RU’s location makes it the perfect place to develop an in-depth understanding of Asia as a whole, while experiencing firsthand the culture and history of Japan.

About Kyoto, Japan

The history of Ritsumeikan dates back to 1869 when a private academy of the same name was founded in Kyoto. The academy has become a comprehensive institution consisting of two universities, including Ritsumeikan University (RU), four junior and senior high schools, and a primary school. RU, which boasts 13 colleges and 19 graduate schools across three campuses, has actively promoted research collaboration with industry and has made significant contributions to society both nationally and globally through various academic projects. The RU alumni network extends throughout Japan and to all corners of the globe, promising students a wide range of contacts and career opportunities. RU places importance on the internationali-zation of education and research. Partnerships with academic institutions beyond Japan have

been strengthened and student exchange programs have been expanded, further raising the university’s profile internationally. RU sent and received students to and from 124 universities in 26 countries and regions in the 2012 academic year, and 1,307 international students from 51 countries and regions are currently studying at the university.

About Ritsumeikan

Kyoto is also known as a traditional academic capital in Japan. Kyoto has the largest number of universities and research institutes in the West Japan, including Kyoto University and International Research Center for Japan Studies. International students, scholars, researchers, and professors from all over the world live and study in Kyoto. The seminars, conferences, and symposiums invit ing world-acclaimed scholars are held somewhere in such a small city almost every day. While international students

live in this historical and cultural capital in Japan, they can participate in the networks of cutting-edge academics in wide-ranged fields. Ritsumeikan is one of the largest universities in Kyoto. Especially, the Graduate School of International Relations at Ritsumeikan University is a center of such a research network in the field of international relations studies. GSIR have hosted more than twenty seminars by the professionals and professors about the topics such as international organizations, international

cooperation, peace studies, East Asian politics, Japanese diplomacy, international economics, gender studies, and globalization studies. The graduate students in GSIR are expected to play active roles in researchers’ and professionals’ community in studies of international relations in Kyoto. Through the academic network in Kyoto, students can connect to global forefront of IR studies.

Kyoto-An Academic Capital

Professors

ADACHI, Kenki International Politics, Disarmament and Arms Control, Global Governance, Civil Society

HARA, Takehiko Cultural Anthropology, Japanese Folklore, Latin America History

HONNA, Jun Comparative Politics, Southeast Asian Studies

HOSHINO, Kaoru International Economy, European Economy and Monetary Integration

ISHIHARA, Naoki International Organizations Focusing on UN Studies

ITAKI, Masahiko International Economy, International Surplus Capital

KA, Go Comparative Cultural Studies, Comparison of Japanese and Chinese Soci-eties

KATSURA, Ryotaro Peace Studies, Asian Welfare

KIMIJIMA, Akihiko Constitutional Law, Peace Studies

KOYAMA, Masahisa International Development and Cooperation, Development Studies of Me-kong Basin Countries

MASUDA, Minoru International History, History of British Politics and Diplomacy

MINAMINO, Yasuyoshi Comparative Politics, Anglo-Irish Political History

MIYAKE, Masataka Linguistics, Generative Theory

MORIOKA, Masashi Economics, Economic Theory and Thoughts

MUN, Gyong Su Politics, History of Modern Korea

NAKAGAWA, Ryoji Development Economy, Chinese Economy

NAKATO, Sachio International Political Economy, US-Japan Economic Conflict

NAKATSUJI, Keiji International History, International Relations in Asia-Pacific

NISHIMURA, Tomoaki International Law, International Environmental Law

OGI, Hirofumi Sociology, Overseas Chinese Studies

OKADA, Shigeyuki International Journalism, Media Studies

OSHIMA, Kenichi Environmental Economics, Environmental Policy

OHTA, Hideaki International Economics, International Development Finance

SUECHIKA, Kota Middle Eastern and Islamic Studies

TAKAHASHI, Nobuaki Japanese Economy

TATSUZAWA, Kunihiko Law of International Relations, Space Law, The International Law of Ad-vanced Technologies

TOKUMARU, Hiroshi Monetary Economics, International Finance

WAKANA, Maya Higashi British and American literature, Microsociology

YAMADA, Hitoshi Linguistics, Japanese Language Education

YAMASHITA, Norihisa Historical Sociology, World-System Analysis

Associate Professors

ATAKA, Hiroaki International Political Economy, International Financial Order

BHANDARI, Surendra Raj International Law, International Trade Law

DE ANTONI, Andrea Cultural Anthropology, The Science of Religion, Japanese Studies

FRENCH, Thomas William Japanese History, Japanese Politics, History of US-Japan Relations

FUKUMI, Sayaka International Relations, Non-Traditional Security Threats

HASSDORF, Wolf Juergen Regional Monetary Cooperation, Finance and Monetary Relations

HATCHER, Pascale Laura International Political Economy, Development Studies

HAYASHI, Daisuke Environmental Policy, Theory of International Cooperation

HAYES, Blake Elaine Labor Economics

IKEDA, Yoshiko Cultural Studies, Semiotics

IWATA, Takuo Political Science, African Studies

KAWAMURA, Ritsuko Rural Sociology, Agricultural Economics

KAWAMURA, Satoko International Relations, Political Science, Normative Science

KOGA BROWES, Scott Media Studies, Visual Semiotic Analysis of TV News

MATSUDA, Masahiko Agriculture and Rural Development in Southeast Asia (Myanmar)

MINAMIKAWA, Fuminori Sociology, American Studies

MIYAGUCHI, Takaaki International Development, Environment Policy

MOOREHEAD, Robert Steven Sociology, International Migration Studies

NAKAMOTO, Maoko Comparative Culture, Comtemporary History of Alsace

O'MOCHAIN, Robert Gender, Human Rights, Language and Identity

RAJKAI, ZSOMBOR TIBOR Social and Cultural Studies, Modernization of Non-Western Societies, Fam-ily Studies

TAILLANDIER, Denis Cultural Studies, Japanese SF

TAN-TANGBAU, Stan BH Politics, Southeast Asian Studies

YAMANE, Kazuyo Peace Studies, Peace Education at Peace Museums

Tokubetsu Ninyo Professors

OKUDA, Hiroshi International Finance, International Currency Regime

KATO, Tsunehiko African-American Literature, Black British Literature, Indian Literature in En-glsih

TAKEUCHI, Takao Sociology, Southeast Asian Studies

NAGASU, Masashi International Cooperation Studies

NAKANO, Masahiro American Studies, Human Geography

MATSUSHITA, Kiyoshi Politics in Developing Countries, Latin American Studies

WASSERMAN, Michel Comparative Drama, History of France-Japanese Cultural Relations

Faculty and Research Fields

Facts and History

1 We are the the only full member of APSIA (Association of Professional Schools of International Affairs) in Japan

2 We offer the Global Cooperation Program (GCP), an English-based Master's program running for over 10 years since its establishment in 2003.

3 The Global Japanese Perspectives Program is established in 2015, a new English-based Master's program focused on Japan Studies.

4 Exceptional research is conducted here including R-GIRO (Ritsumeikan Global Innovation Research Organization).

5 We have been holding more than 20 English-based international seminars for the past two years where distinguished persons from international organizations are invited to give lectures.

DMDP is an innovative program in which students can obtain Master’s degree from two academic institutions in as little as two years by spending one year at each institution. As an innovative program that develops individuals into active members of the globalized international community, the DMDP program has

sent a total 65 of Students abroad since it was established in 1992 (as of January 2012) . The DMDP application guideline, details on each partner university, a message from DMDP staff, and DMDP students’ experiences are available on our website.

In the Graduate School of International Relations, we support and urge all Master’s students to conduct their research and studies in the field. To assist in this a “Field Research” course has been extensively developed since 2011. Exper ienced instructors are provided to teach students to develop field research implementation plans and research methods in areas of each students’ research interests with ongoing peace building, reconstruction, and development. We also have professors specializing in a wide range of research fields and regions who support Master’s students’ research and studies.

The faculty of Graduate School of International Relations holds many research conferences and seminars. We also hold presentation and research conferences open to the public featuring guest speakers who are experts and active in the front lines of the field of International Relations.

Research Conferences

Field Research

Dual Master’s Degree Program: DMDP

The Graduate School of International Relations emphasizes not only theoretical study but also learning from the field. Our Graduate School has in ternsh ip agreements w i th va r ious corpora t ions , newspape r agenc ies and i n te r na t i ona l organizations, both inside and outside of Japan, where we send our graduate students as interns. Internship experience provides students with great opportunities to learn how these different corporations and organizations work, acquire on-the-job experiences, and cultivate practical skills. Having an opportunity to be exposed to organizational philosophy, students cultivate greater insight into their own career paths and research, along with developing the practical capabilities required for taking an active role in international business.

In addit ion, when students undertake overseas internships, they are expected to acquire a basic education that includes intercultural understanding through social life as a world citizen, and the practical language skills required as an advanced international professional.

Internship

DMDP Partner Universities

•American University (School of International Service: SIS) (USA)•The International Institute of Social Studies of Erasmus University Rotterdam: ISS (the Netherlands)•Lancaster University (UK)•The University of York (UK)•Royal Holloway University of London (UK)•Kyung Hee University (Korea)

GSIR Initiated Events and Seminars

•Special Seminar “Genealogy of Anti-Globalism”•Special lecture by Dean Goldgeier, SIS, American University •Association of Professional Schools of International Affairs (APSIA) visits Ritsumeikan University•20th Anniversary Symposium by the Graduate School of International Relations•A special lecture by Flavia Pansieri, Executive Coordinator of United Nations Volunteer, “UNV’s support on youth

development”•Special Lecture by Kurt Tong, Deputy Chief of Mission, “U.S.-Japan Relations Today”•Japan-Taiwan Graduate Student Academic Exchange Conference, "The Future of East Asia"•Special Dialogue on Japan’s Foreign Policy and East Asia•African Development Bank (AfDB) staff members visit Ritsumeikan University•Special lecture, “The Remaking of Asia - What does the Shift of Power from the West to the East Portend?” by

Pankaj Mishra, Essayist •Special lecture titled, “The Global Right Wing and the clash of World Politics” by Prof. Clifford Bob•Special Lecture titled, “The UN and the Environment” with Dr. Mushtaq Ahmed Memon (Program Officer at the

International Environmental Technology Centre, United Nations Environment Programme)

The Doctoral Program is a part of the systematic postgraduate education in the Graduate School of Internat ional Relat ions.This three-year program after Master’s coursetrains graduate students to gain Ph.D in International Relations. The Ph.Ds who completed our Doctoral P rog ram a re now ac t i v e l y engaged i n international fields as an academic scholar as well as a professional with advanced knowledge, multi-l ingual abil ity, and analytical skil ls in interdisciplinary international studies.

Doctoral Program

Administrative Office Faculty of International Relations 56-1 Toji-in Kitamachi, Kita-ku, Kyoto 603-8577 JapanE-mail: ir-adm@st.ritsumei.ac.jp Telephone: +81-75-465-1211

Ritsumeikan University Graduate School of International Relationshttp://www.ritsumei.ac.jp/gsir/eng/

Access to RU

Kansai International Airport in Osaka

Kyoto Station

Tokyo Station

Kyoto Station

Kinugasa Campus

Kyoto Station

1hr. 15min. by JR Limited Express “Haruka”

30min. by taxi / 45min. by bus

2hr. 10min. by JR Shinkansen (bullet train)

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In recent years, we have been producing graduates who move into various fields and industr ies such as corporate enterprises (mainly international), media companies, (newspaper, broadcast, publication), think-

tanks, international authority agents, and national government institutions. Furthermore, 10% of graduates go on to doctoral programs, aspiring to become researchers.

Career Paths, Career Options Scholarship

Pre enrollment Opportunities

1) SYOREI Scholarship for Self-Financed Students (Eligibility: Master’s student)A 480,000 yen Up to 20% reduction exemption of tuition fees for admitted students

B 240,000 yen Up to 30% reduction exemption of tuition fees for admitted students

2) For students seeking outside fees, please check here.

http://www.ritsumei.ac.jp/eng/html/admissions/financial.html/

Other available scholarships for International Students

Examples of scholarships available:JASSO Scholarship: 48,000 yen per month 20% or 100% tuition reduction scholarship (second and subsequent years)All International Students will receive a 20% exemption from tuition fees and a few students with high entrance examination scores will 100% exemption from tuition fees.

* If you are selected for 100% exemption, you will recieve a

notice.

Sample of Employers Hiring College of IR Alumni

Sample of Employers Hiring Graduate School (Doctoral) Alumni

Ministry of Foreign Affairs of JapanMinistry of Economy, Trade and IndustryOsaka PrefecturalJapan International Cooperation Agency (JICA)Japan External Trade Organization (JETRO)The Japan FoundationJapan Broadcasting CorporationKyodo NewsTHE MAINICHI NEWSPAPERSThe Yomiuri ShimbunThe Chunichi ShimbunThe Shizuoka ShimbunKodansha Ltd.RECRUIT CO.,LTD.KUMON EDUCATIONAL JAPAN CO., LTD.Panasonic Corporation

Fuji Xerox Co., Ltd.FUJITSU LIMITEDIBM Japan, Ltd.SAMSUNG JAPAN CORPORATIONKirin Brewery Company, Limited.KUBOTA CorporationMitsubishi Motors CorporationThe Bank of Tokyo-Mitsubishi UFJ,Ltd.Accenture Japan LtdAioi Nissay Dowa Insurance Co., Ltd.Meiji Yasuda Life Insurance CompanySumitomo Mitsui Card Company, LimitedMITSUI & CO., LTD.Kansai NGO CouncilTerra RenaissanceNIPPON KOEI CO., LTD.

Professors/ Research PostsRitsumeikan University, Tokyo University, Tsukuba Univers i ty, Indonesia Univers i ty, Univers i ty of International Business and Economics (in China), and more.

OthersJETRO ASIA Economics Research Center , Research Post in Ritsumeikan University, and more.

Academic Calendar

Late March New student orientation (spring enrollment)

Start of April Spring entrance ceremony

Early April Spring semester classes begin

Late July Spring semester classes end; final examinations

Early August to late September Summer vacation

Mid- to late September New student orientation (fall enrollment)

Late September Fall entrance ceremony

Fall semester classes begin

Late December to early January Winter vacation

Late January Fall semester classes end; final examinations

Early February to late March Spring vacation

Entrance examinations are held in April and September. Admissions are based on screening of all submitted documents. Applicants may be asked for an interview by phone, email, or in person if necessary. For details, please refer to the following webpage.

http://www.ritsumei.ac.jp/gsir/eng/admission/

Admission

TokyoOsaka

Kyoto (Kinugasa Campus)