Description

The International Development Program (IDP) at the International University of Japan (IUJ) was founded in 1995. It is one of the pioneer programs in the field of international development in Japan. It is designed to educate future leaders in formulating and implementing economic and public policies geared for social and economic development.

The program has built up its high quality reputation through rigorous academic training combined with practical policy oriented methods. Since its establishment, it has trained a few hundred civil servants and policy makers from more than 30 countries in the world. Most of IDP alumni have been working in important economic and public policy formulating agencies such as central bank, ministry of finance, ministry of trade, etc.. Some of them have joined major international development agencies such as UNDP, the World Bank and ADB. They have performed vital roles in formulating development polices and improving the welfare of the developing world.

Highlights

IDP offers 2 MA degrees:

The MA in International Development degree equips students to be leaders able to formulate and implement economic, as well as public policies geared for social and economic development. Issues examined include monetary and fiscal policies, international finance and trade, health care management, environmental management, sustainable development, and more. After understanding the immediate and specific circumstances of these issues, students learn a coherent theoretical framework with which to view the wider scope and implications of the issues in the developing world.

The newly established MA in Economics degree track prepares professionals for work in line with the goals of the International Monetary Fund including macro economics, monetary policy analysis and banking. This degree will prepare professionals to be able to promote financial stability by encouraging monetary cooperation and international trade, which will foster sustainable economic growth, allow higher employment and help reduce poverty around the world.

The dedicated faculty members all boast Ph.D. degrees from reputable universities abroad, which is unprecedented in Japan. Their dedication to research as well as their teaching brings a certain dynamism to the classroom which students eagerly enjoy. Some of the best in the world in the development field, IUJ's professional courses expose students to cutting edge knowledge in development economics.

The three pillars of the IDP are a well-tailored economics-centered curriculum, the expertise of the faculty, and the professional experiences brought into the classroom by the students themselves.

IDP students gain skills in database use for economic analysis, and become acquainted with key professional software such as E-Views, TSP, STATA, GAUSS, LINDO, etc. Students also create their own unique areas of specialization through their thesis writing, which brings into play the knowledge and skills gained in the classroom.

Minimum Education

Bachelors

Subject Areas

Cost in US$:

38,000

Program Fees Include:

Tuition - USD 17,600 / year
Admission fee - USD 2,800

This Program is open to

Worldwide Participants.

Typical Living Arrangements

• Apartment/Flat
• Other

Participants Travel

Independently

Typically Participants Work

Independently or in Groups

Scholarships are Available

IUJ offers the following 4 types of scholarships on a competitive basis: 1) Type A: 83% Exemption of Admission fee, full exemption of tuition, stipend of 100,000 Japanese yen (approx. USD 930) 2) Type B: 83% Exemption of Admission fee, full exemption of tuition 3) Type C: 30% exception of tuition 4) Type S: 50% exception of tuition Also, IUJ recommends candidates for scholarship foundations such as ADB, IDB, Japanese Government, and many others.

Application Process Involves

• Essay
• Letters of Reference
• Physical Exam/Health Records
• Resume
• Transcript
• Written Application

Typically The Application Process Time is

1 month

Post Services Include

• Alumni Network
• Exit Debriefing Abroad

International University of Japan's Mission Statement

The mission of IUJ is to teach and conduct research in academic theory and application necessary to develop practical solutions for issues facing international society and international businesses, and foster global leaders who have a high level of specialized knowledge and skills, and a deep understanding of, and a respect for, different cultures, and can thereby contribute to the development of the international society.

Year Founded

1982