Program Overview
The Economic Development at Ritsumeikan University is a MPED programme in Humanities 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 humanities. 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 Economic Development 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
- Duration: 24 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 5.5
- Location: Kyoto, Japan
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Economic Development programme are prepared for diverse careers in humanities:
- Researcher / Academic
- Cultural Programme Manager
- Editor / Writer
- Translator / Interpreter
- Museum Curator
- Communications Specialist
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Microeconomics
- Macroeconomics
- Econometrics
- Japanese Economy
- Public Policy
- Environmental Economics
- Internship Program
- Applied Economics
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
- Transcript of your academic record as an undergraduate student
- Certificate of graduation from university as an undergraduate student
English Proficiency: IELTS 5.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Detailed tuition information is not available. Please contact the university for the most current tuition and fee information.
Application Deadline
Jun, 2027
About Ritsumeikan University
Ritsumeikan University
Kyoto, Japan
Ritsumeikan University(Japanese:立命館大学,Hepburn:Ritsumeikan Daigaku; abbreviated toRitsand立命Ritsumei)is aprivate universityinKyoto, Japan, that traces its origin to 1869. In addition to its main...
University Profile- Application Deadline Jun, 2027
- Start Date Sep, 2026
- Language English
- Duration 24 months
