PhD Program
Research Clusters of the PhD Program
The PhD program consists of three research clusters based on specialized research areas. These clusters have been developed from the three existing Master’s programs in GSIR: the International Relations Program, the International Development Program, and the Public Management and Policy Analysis Program.
International Relations Cluster
fosters researchers with the specialized knowledge and high-level research ability in the increasingly complex field of International Relations, including security, and fosters those professionals with the above-mentioned knowledge and abilities which can be applied to relevant jobs (such as security policy formulation) and be implemented in such places as international organizations and government bodies.
Economics Cluster
fosters researchers with the specialized knowledge and high-level research ability in Economics including quantitative and statistical methods, and fosters those professionals with the above-mentioned knowledge and abilities which can be applied to relevant jobs (such as economic development or economic policy formulation) in such places as international organizations and government bodies.
Public Management Cluster
fosters researchers with specialized knowledge and high-level research ability in Public Management, and fosters those professionals with the above-mentioned knowledge and abilities which can be applied to relevant jobs (such as effective management) in such places as international organizations and government bodies.
Degree Requirements
PhD candidates must satisfy the following requirements while enrolled in the program for a minimum of 3 years and receiving necessary research guidance.
- To obtain 6 credits (3 courses) from the “Core Required Courses” (listed below).
International Relations Cluster
Advanced Studies in Theories of International Relations, Advanced Studies in International Political Economy, Advanced Studies in International Security
Economics Cluster
Advanced Microeconomics, Advanced Macroeconomics, Advanced Econometrics
Public Management Cluster
Advanced Public Management, Advanced Politics and Governance, Advanced Public Policy Process - To obtain 9 credits from “PhD Dissertation Advanced Seminar I, II and III” (which carry 3 credits each).
- To pass the comprehensive examination conducted at the end of 1st year. Candidates will be given a second chance during the 2nd year to take this examination if they fail the examination in the 1st year.
- To pass the evaluation and the final examination of their PhD dissertation. The PhD dissertation is, in principle, comprised of three academic papers, one of which must be accepted by a refereed academic journal.
Curriculum and Courses
The PhD curriculum consists of Core Required Courses and PhD Dissertation Advanced Seminars. The Courseworks are designed to give students high level specialized and scholastic knowledge and research capability required for PhD candidates. The PhD Dissertation Advanced Seminars are designed to give students guidance for writing a PhD dissertation.
Core Required Courses
- Advanced Studies in Theories of International Relations (Fall, 1st year)
- Advanced Studies in International Political Economy (Winter, 1st year)
- Advanced Studies in International Security (Spring, 1st year)
- Advanced Microeconomics (Winter, 1st year)
- Advanced Macroeconomics(Fall, 1st year)
- Advanced Econometrics (Spring, 1st year)
- Advanced Public Management (Fall, 1st year)
- Advanced Politics and Governance (Winter, 1st year)
- Advanced Public Policy Process (Spring, 1st year)
PhD Dissertation Advanced Seminars
The PhD Dissertation Advanced Seminars are designed to prepare students for a PhD dissertation in International Relations, Economics, or Public Management.
- PhD Dissertation Advanced Seminar I (1st full year)
- PhD Dissertation Advanced Seminar II (2nd full year)
- PhD Dissertation Advanced Seminar III (3rd full year)
3-year Schedule
| Fall Sept-Dec |
Winter Jan-March |
Spring April-June |
(Summer) July-Aug |
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| 1st year | Course Work ・Core Required Courses : 1 course/term, total 3 courses (6 credits) ・PhD Dissertation Advanced Seminar Ⅰ (3 credits, year-long) (It is also possible to take the Master's courses relevant to dissertation, if necessary) |
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| ◆Supervisor selection ◆Formation of thesis supervisory committee (A Supervisor and 2 Advisors ) |
◆Submission of Research Proposal |
◆Conducting Research | ||
| Proposal Defense (Open) | ||||
| Comprehensive Exam | ||||
| 2nd year | Course Work ・PhD Dissertation Advanced Seminar Ⅱ (3 credits, year-long) (It is also possible to take the courses including Master's relevant to dissertation) |
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| ◆Conducting Research | ◆Conducting Research | ◆Conducting Research | ◆Conducting Research ◆Writing/posting academic papers |
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| Interim Report (Open) ・Presentation to the supervisory committee on the academic papers including posting status |
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| 3rd year | PhD Dissertation Advanced Seminar Ⅲ (3 credits, year-long) (It is also possible to take the courses including Master's relevant to dissertation) |
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| ◆Writing/posting academic papers | ◆Having a paper accepted by a peer refereed journal ◆Submission of dissertation abstract |
◆Submission of dissertation ◆Formation of thesis examining committee (Thesis supervisory committee+an external examiner) |
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| Mid-term Review Report (Open) ・Presentation to the supervisory committee on the academic papers including posting status |
Final Exam (Open) | Conferring a PhD degree | ||
PhD Faculty Members
Economics Cluster
Hideaki Goto, Professor (PhD, Cornell University)
Chien-Yu Huang, Associate Professor (PhD, North Carolina State University)
Yusuke Jinnai, Associate Professor (PhD, University of Rochester)
Robert F. Kane, Associate Professor (PhD, North Carolina State University)
Cheng-Tao Tang, Assistant Professor (PhD, University of New South Wales)
Norio Usui, Professor (PhD, University of Tokyo)
Chun Yee (Jenny) Wong, Associate Professor (PhD, University of New South Wales)
Public Management Cluster
Jiwon Jung, Associate Professor (PhD, Arizona State University)
Hun Myoung Park, Associate Professor (PhD, Indiana University Bloomington)
Kyohei Yamada, Professor (PhD, Yale University)
International Relations Cluster
Nawalage S. Cooray, Professor (PhD, Nagoya University)
Maung Aung Myoe, Professor (PhD, Australia National University)
Tomohito Shinoda, Professor (PhD, Johns Hopkins University)
Vida Macikenaite, Assistant Professor (PhD, Keio University)
Facilities
Dormitories
IUJ dormitories offer students a very special international experience. Each student occupies a private room and neighbors include men and women from all over the world. There are three single student dormitories (SD1, SD2 and SD3) and one married student dormitory (MSA). Each single room is furnished and has a private Western-style bathroom and an outlet and Wi-Fi access for connecting to the campus LAN. The dormitories also boast computer lounges, numerous meeting rooms, common kitchens, washing machines, TV lounges with satellite broadcasts, a billiards room, a tatami room, a prayer room, and storage.
Special Study Room (exclusively for PhD Students)
A special study room will be set up in the 1st floor of MLIC exclusively available for PhD students. The Study Room will be equipped with 15 lockers, 15 desks, one PC printer, cabinets and bookshelves. The Study Room will be located close to PC rooms and library which allows PhD students to easily access these facilities.
Matsushita Library and Information Center (MLIC)
The MLIC fulfills the dual roles of library and information center. Two computer rooms, offering PCs with Windows operating systems, are available. Students have unrestricted high-speed access to the entire range of resources offered on the Internet. With extensive database subscriptions and holdings on CD-ROM, the library offers free and easy access on and off campus to thousands of current journals and newspapers, many in full text, as well as to principal world economic statistics and data. MLIC also subscribes to leading financial data and market research services, which enable students to access real time information on business and market movements.