Taxation Policy and Management
Keio University International CenterProgram Overview
The Taxation Policy and Management at Keio University International Center is a Master programme in Business & Management over 12 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 Taxation Policy and Management 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: 12 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6
- Location: Tokyo, Japan
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Taxation Policy and Management programme are prepared for diverse careers in business & management:
- Business Analyst
- Management Consultant
- Product Manager
- Strategy Analyst
- Operations Manager
- Entrepreneur
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- To demonstrate the relation between tax administration (including taxation systems) and economic growth, from the viewpoint of administration and tax finance.
- To teach the entire taxation process, from enactment of legislation that implements tax policy, to tax law enforcement.
- To give students the opportunity to see theory translated into practice, through studying and evaluating the practices of the National Tax Agency.
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
APPLICATION CRITERIA
- Be a national of a World Bank member country.
- Be between the age of 25 and 45.
- Hold a Bachelors degree or its equivalent in commerce, economics, law, or a similar discipline, with the evidence of a distinguished academic record.
- Have at least three years of recent full-time professional experience in the field of tax policy and administration in the applicant\'s home country or in another developing country.
- Demonstrate proficiency in the English language at the level of a TOEFL score of 213 (CBT) or better. Other certifications are NOT acceptable.
- Meet any other criteria for admission established by Keio University.
- Must not be currently pursuing a Master\'s or Ph.D. program in industrialized countries.
- Must not have had one or more years of training/studies and/or residency in an industrialized country.
- Must not be permanent residents / nationals of industrialized countries.
SCHOLARSHIP TERMS
A monthly stipend of JPY 152,000. This amount is paid on semi-annual basis, and covers living expenses, including rent, and books.
Tuition, related fees, and required medical insurance for the scholar only, payable directly to Keio University.
Economy class travel ticket in both directions between the home country and Tokyo.
Travel allowance of US$500 for each direction.
APPLICATION PROCEDURE
Application documents must be submitted by mail, and reach the Keio University by the deadline, October 31.Late applications and incomplete applications will NOT be accepted.
Applications via fax and email will not be accepted.
Keio University will not notify applicants missing documents as well as acceptance of the documents.
Admission process outcome will be informed by mail by late December.
Keio University does not respond to any inquiries before the above date.
English Proficiency: IELTS 6 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
Please contact the university for application deadline information.
About Keio University International Center
Keio University International Center
Tokyo, Japan
The Keio University International Center (founded in 1964) serves as the primary hub for coordinating international programs and supporting global engagement at Keio University. It manages student...
University Profile- Language English
- Duration 12 months
