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Applied Economics

Osaka University
Information last verified July 2026
Tuition USD 5,198 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 5,198 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Degree Master
Duration 24 months
Delivery On-campus
Location Suita, Japan
Language English

Program Overview

The Applied Economics at Osaka University is a Master programme in Business & Management over 24 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.

Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of business & management. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.

Graduates of the Applied Economics programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across Japan and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.

Key Program Features

  1. Duration: 24 months
  2. Language of instruction: English
  3. Study mode: On-campus
  4. Tuition: USD 5,198 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 5,198 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
  5. Location: Osaka-shi, Japan

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the Applied Economics programme are prepared for diverse careers in business & management:

  1. Business Analyst
  2. Management Consultant
  3. Product Manager
  4. Strategy Analyst
  5. Operations Manager
  6. Entrepreneur

Program Curriculum

Course Structure

  1. Introductory Microeconomics
  2. Introductory Macroeconomics
  3. Introductory Econometrics
  4. Introductory Public Economics.
  5. Applied Macroeconomics
  6. Applied Microeconomics
  7. Applied Econometrics
  8. Environmental Economics
  9. Urban Economics
  10. Economic Modeling
  11. Fiscal Policy
  12. Monetary Policy
  13. Policy Finance
  14. Labor Market Policy
  15. International Trade Policy
  16. International Financial Policy
  17. Economics and Law.

Admission Requirements

Academic Requirements

  • Master\'s Degree
  • Those who have had master\'s degree, or expect to have master\'s degree by March (April Intake) or September (October Intake) of the year wishing to enroll the program

Tuition & Financial Information

Tuition Fee

USD 5,198 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 5,198 (Tuition (Year)) — National students

Tuition fees: USD 5,198 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 5,198 (Tuition (Year)) — National students

Financial Aid & Scholarships

Contact Osaka University directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.

About Osaka University

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Osaka University

Suita, Japan

Osaka University is one of Japan’s top national universities and among the most prestigious in Asia.It is located mainly in Suita, Osaka, with additional campuses in Toyonaka and Minoh, and is...

University Profile
  • Start Date Apr, 2027
  • Language English
  • Duration 24 months