Admissions Policy〔Master’s Program〕
Doctoral Course
The doctoral course of the Division of Modern Economics and Management at the Hokkaido University
Graduate School of Economics and Business Administration aims to cultivate researchers and educators
who have profound knowledge, a broad perspective, and a wealth of creative skills in the fields ofeconomics and business administration. For this reason, through the entrance examination, the graduate
school selects individuals who have, in addition to basic academic learning, (1) keen sensibilities withregard to economics and business administration; (2) knowledge in their preferred fields of research andresearch topics; (3) proficiency in basic research methods and analytical skills; (4) mental faculties that
include a keen intellect, expressiveness, and communication skills; and (5) the character to conductongoing and developmental education and research. The school focuses on selecting candidates who canrespond to the various needs of society in the fields of economics and business administration research.
Prospective students should have a strong background in their major field (Macroeconomics,Microeconomics, Economic Thoughts, Economic History, Statistics, Operations Research,Management, or Accounting) and a good command of English.
Specialized Course
The specialized course of the Division of Modern Economics and Management at the Hokkaido
University Graduate School of Economics and Business Administration aims to cultivate highly
specialized professionals who have in-depth, advanced knowledge in the fields of economics andbusiness administration and who are likely to contribute to the development of an economic society. For
this reason, through the entrance examination, the graduate school selects individuals who have, inaddition to basic academic learning, (1) keen sensibilities with regard to economics and businessadministration; (2) knowledge in their preferred fields of research and research topics; (3) interest andinsight into advanced, specialized professions; (4) mental faculties that include a keen intellect,
expressiveness, and communication skills; and (5) the character to conduct ongoing and developmental
education and research. The school focuses on selecting candidates who can respond to the various needsof society for advanced professionals in the fields of economics and business administration.
Prospective students should have a strong background in their major field (Macroeconomics,Microeconomics, Economic Thoughts, Economic History, Statistics, Operations Research,Management, or Accounting) and a good command of English.

Admissions Policy〔Doctoral Program〕
The specialized course of the Division of Modern Economics and Management at the Hokkaido
University Graduate School of Economics and Business aims to train highly specialized professionals
who have in-depth, advanced knowledge in the fields of economics and business administration and whoare likely to contribute to the development of the economic society. For this reason, through the entrance
examination, the graduate school selects individuals who have, in addition to basic academic learning,(1) keen sensibilities with regard to economics and business administration; (2) knowledge in theirpreferred fields of research and research topics; (3) interest and insight into advanced, specializedprofessions; (4) mental faculties that include a keen intellect, expressiveness, and communication skills;and (5) characters to conduct on-going and developmental education and research. The school focuseson selecting candidates who can respond to the various needs of society for advanced professionals in
the fields of economics and business administration.
Prospective students should have learned their major field in economics or management in the master'sprogram. In addition, they should have a good command of English and other languages that arenecessary for research in the doctoral course.