3 Clusters in the PhD Program
The PhD program, according to specialized research areas, consists of 3 clusters that are formulated by further developing the 3 existing Master’s programs in GSIR, i.e.,“International Relations Program,” “International Development Program”, and “Public Management and Policy Analysis Program.”
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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.
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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.
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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.
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■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 EconometricsPublic 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).
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■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.
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■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.
