Your Gateway to Success in Global Businesses GMAP in Economics

Global MAster Program (GMAP) in Economics New program started in April 2015 Economics Master program with Law and Business Administration. Aims Educate aspiring young individuals eager to work in international businesses Equip them with a good knowledge of social sciences with a particular emphasis on economics and English

Key Features All subjects are taught in English. Some subjects are taught collaboratively by our staff and invited prominent foreign professors. GMAP in Economics is an interdisciplinary program. You will take subjects not only in economics but also in law and business administration. Lectures + seminars + a master thesis (English/Japanese) in 2 years → Master Degree in Economics!

Course Completion Requirements 30 credits or more in total Lectures + seminars (Caution) some lectures and seminars offered in the School and others may not be counted for completion requirements Master Thesis English or Japanese

Program Structure Optional Subjects in Economics/Law/Business Admin Seminar 8 credits Optional Subjects in Economics/Law/Business Admin 10 credits 2nd Year (M2) Basic (Core) Subjects in Social Sciences, 10 credits (6 from Economics, 2 from Law and Business Admin each) 1st Year (M1) Subsidiary Subjects 2 credits Students are strongly recommended to take all the subjects provided for GMAP in Economics in order to prepare for your future career.

Subjects Offered Basic (Core) Subjects in Social Sciences Economics: Microeconomics, Macroeconomics, Econometrics Business Administration: Financial Accounting, Financial Management Law: Japanese Legal System I, Japanese Legal System II Optional Subjects in Economics in 2017 Economics of Disaster Management Portfolio Management Comparative Economic History Economics & Financial Crises Economics of Innovation etc. (More to be offered in 2018) Subsidiary Subjects Academic Writing Academic Reading Business Writing Presentation Skills (Academic & Business)

After GMAP in Economics? Through a gateway to success in international businesses ….future global business leaders Transfer to a Ph.D course Required to satisfy requirements at the end of the 2nd year

How to Apply Application Periods Exam Dates Types of Exams Exam for Recommended Applicants (*) mid-May early- July Oral Exam Exam I mid-August Written and Oral Exams Exam II early-January mid-February (*) For this exam, you are required to submit a recommendation letter from your university/college. A new academic year starts in April for all successful candidates. Applications must be made in the Application Period in the table. For more details, please visit the following website (Japanese only): http://www.econ.kobe-u.ac.jp/admissions/graduate/index.html Contact email address: econ-kyomu@office.kobe-u.ac.jp

We look forward to seeing you at GMAP in Economics a new gateway to success in global businesses!