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Economic Development

Ritsumeikan University
Information last verified July 2026
Rank #631
Degree MPED
Duration 24 months
Deadline Jun, 2027
Delivery On-campus
Location Kyoto, Japan
Language English

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

  1. Duration: 24 months
  2. Language of instruction: English
  3. Study mode: On-campus
  4. English requirement: IELTS 5.5
  5. Location: Kyoto, Japan

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the Economic Development programme are prepared for diverse careers in humanities:

  1. Researcher / Academic
  2. Cultural Programme Manager
  3. Editor / Writer
  4. Translator / Interpreter
  5. Museum Curator
  6. Communications Specialist

Program Curriculum

Course Structure

  1. Microeconomics
  2. Macroeconomics
  3. Econometrics
  4. Japanese Economy
  5. Public Policy
  6. Environmental Economics
  7. Internship Program
  8. 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 logo

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