TOHOKU UNIVERSITY
Global Programin Economics and Management

GPEM
Graduate School of Economics and Management
Tohoku University, Japan

TOHOKU UNIVERSITY
Global Programin Economics and Management

GPEM

Since 2014 the Graduate School of Economics and Management of Tohoku University has beenoffering an international program called Global Program in Economics and Management (GPEM),
specifically targeting students who aspire to become global professionals. The goal of GPEM is
to offer graduate level education in economics and management and to equip the students withthe following skills; 1) an ability to address the problem and to elaborate the solution, 2) an ability
to understand the problem in a global context, and 3) an ability to collaborate with people withdifferent language, culture, and values. GPEM is designed for both international and Japanesestudents. GPEM will be mainly taught in English, and it is possible to obtain a master’s degree
by taking the courses taught in English only. At the same time, for those who wish to continue
research beyond master’s level, an opportunity is available to enter the GPEM doctoral program
after finishing GPEM master’s program.

Who can apply? (as non-Japanese students for October entrance)

Master’s
Program- Those who have completed or will complete undergraduate education in any major
or field by September 30.
- Those who have obtained a TOEFL iBT® score of 79 or above, or IELTS (academic)
6.5 or above by the time of application, or have graduated from universities incountries where the official language is English (Example: United Kingdom, UnitedStates, Australia, etc.).
- Those who have a GRE® or GMAT® score.

Doctoral
Program-T hose who have obtained a TOEFL iBT® score of 79 or above, or IELTS (academic) 6.5 orabove by the time of application, or have graduated from universities in countries where the- Those who have completed a master's degree.

official language is English (Example: United Kingdom, United States, Australia, etc.).

For more information, please visit the following website :https://www.econ.tohoku.ac.jp/en/gpem
1Application Process (for October Entrance)
Master’s program
Pre-application Dec. – Mar.

Doctoral program
Pre-application Dec. – Mar.

Submit application*

Submit application**First Application Period: Jan.
Second Application Period: Feb.
Third Application Period: Mar.

Mar.

Notification ofacceptance
Official notification ofadmission/rejection

Preparation forstudying in Japan
Arrival in Japan/ Orientation

First Period: Mid – Mar.
Second Period: Mid – Apr.
Third Period: Mid – May

June – Sept.
Applying for Student Visa
Applying for dormitory

Oct.

Notification ofacceptance
Official notification ofadmission/rejection

End of May

Preparation forstudying in Japan

June – Sept.
Applying for Student Visa
Applying for dormitory

Arrival in Japan/ Orientation

Oct.

*	Master’s program applicant does not need to obtain consent of an academic advisor before entering the graduate school.
**	Doctoral program applicant should obtain consent of an academic advisor prior to application.
Refer to the faculty section of our website at:https://www.econ.tohoku.ac.jp/en/teacher
Inquiries about the e-mail address of your expected advisor can be made below.
Contact e-mail: gpem@grp.tohoku.ac.jp

Academic Calendar
Fall Semester (Oct. – Mar.)

Spring Semester (Apr. – Sept.)

Orientation

Beginning of Oct.

Class begins

Beginning of Apr.

Class begins

Beginning of Oct.

Class ends

Beginning of Aug.

Winter Vacation

End of Dec. – Beginning of Jan.

Self-Education PeriodAug. – End of Sept.

Class ends

End of Jan.

Self-Education Period

Beginning of Feb. – Mar.

* Final examinations are usually held on the last day of eachcourse.
* Dates are subject to change. The dates above are for your reference only.

Fees
As of 2023.10

Application Fee￥30,000

Admission Fee￥282,000

Tuition Fee. 1yr￥535,800

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Curriculum
Master’s Program
1st year

2nd year

Analytical Methods

Project Guidance

Project Report

Seminar (Elective Courses)
Subjects in Economics / Subjects in Management
Subjects in Global Studies

Master ofEconomics /Management

Special Courses / Workshop (Elective Courses)- The GPEM also offers a double-degree program (2-year master’s program) with the Faculty of Business
Administration and Economics, Paderborn University, Germany.

Doctoral Program
1st year

2nd year

3rd year

Doctoral
Dissertation

SeminarWorkshopPh. D. in Economics/ Management

Research Fields in Economics and Management- The name of the faculty members and their email addresses are listed on the website at:https://www.econ.tohoku.ac.jp/en/teacher- The Graduate School of Economics and Management participates in the Graduate Program in DataScience (https://gp-ds.tohoku.ac.jp/en/index.html) and the International Program in Japanese Studies(https://gpjs.tohoku.ac.jp/en/), part of the Tohoku University Advanced Graduate School (https://pgd.
tohoku.ac.jp/english/ijg/).

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Requirement
Master's Program
Category

Courses

I. Analytical Methods

Microeconomics I / Microeconomics II
Macroeconomics I / Macroeconomics II
Econometrics I / Econometrics II
Business Management I

II. Subjects in Economics
and Management in English

Political Economy / International Finance
Comparative Economic History / Japanese Economic History
History of Economic Thought / Public FinanceInternational EconomicsEnvironmental Economics / Welfare Economy
Health Economics / Applied Macroeconomics
Data Science in Economics
Advanced Econometrics I / Advanced Econometrics II
Monetary Economics / Aging Economy / Development Economics
Economic Statistics / Applied Data Science
Innovation Management / Nonprofit Organization
Business History / Operations ResearchInternational Business / Regional Enterprises
Labor Economics / Behavioral Economics

More than 20 classes are taught in JapaneseIII. Subjects in Economics
and Management in Japanese

IV. Subjects in Global Studies

Japanese Communication I / Japanese Communication II
Business Communication I / Business Communication II
Career Development

V. Special Courses

Special Lecture

VI. Seminar and Guidance

Seminar in Economics a / Seminar in Economics b
Seminar in Management a / Seminar in Management b
Project Guidance in Economics a / Project Guidance in Economics b
Project Guidance in Management a / Project Guidance in Management b

VII. WorkshopWorkshop- Students in their second year must take Project Guidance. Under the supervision of an instructor, students
will engage in their proposed projects and must complete their project report in English.
- Students who completed the GPEM Master’s Program and wish to pursue a doctoral degree at Tohoku
University must re-apply for admission to the Doctoral Program.

Doctoral Program- Students must take Seminar IIIa and IIIb offered bytheir supervisors.
- S tudents must submit Doctoral Dissertation andpass the defense in English.

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Campus Life
Profile of Tohoku University
Tohoku University was founded in 1907 as the third Imperial University, following the University of Tokyo and Kyoto
University. Located in Sendai, we are also the first Imperial University to accept female and international students andcontinue to be a progressive university committed to the principles of "Research First" and "Open Doors." There are approximately 18,000 students enrolled at Tohoku University including 2,000-plus international students from 89 countries
and regions (as of September 1, 2023).

Life in Sendai
Sendai, an urban and modern ‘City of Trees’Sendai is well known as the ‘Mori no Miyako’ (city of trees), as most of the major streets and avenues in the city are linedwith zelkova trees. The city’s various industrial and residential areas are located in its outskirts, and it is surrounded bymountains, vast farmland and the ocean. Sendai, with its estimated population of 1 million, is a city in which nature, industryand culture live side by side.

AccessSendai Airport (SDJ) is an international airport with regular flights to other large cities in Japan and international
flights to neighbouring countries. The airport is linked tothe city by Sendai Airport Access Line (17-25 minutes
from Sendai Airport to Japan Railway(JR) Sendai Station).
JR Sendai Station is a major station on the Tohoku Shinkansen (bullet train) line, 1hour 40 minutes from Tokyo.
Tohoku University, Kawauchi Campus, is located 3 km
from JR Sendai Station. From the JR station, it takes 6
minutes by subway Tozai Line to Kawauchi station.

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Student Support
Instruction Section
Instruction Section provides support for international students as well as students who are planning to study abroad.
Our support includes academic guidance focused on language instruction, assistance with students’ adjustment tocampus life, and coordination of various intercultural exchange.
eco-in@grp.tohoku.ac.jp

Tutor System
Newly enrolled international students are provided tutors, recruited from the Tohoku University student body, to advise
them on their studies and daily lives, and help them adjust to their new environment as quickly as possible.

Japanese Government (MEXT) ScholarshipOnce selected to the Japanese Government (Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology; MEXT) Scholarship, awardees benefit from fee waivers and a monthly stipend until the stipulatedperiod. For more detail, please refer to the website athttps://www.studyinjapan.go.jp/en/planning/scholarship/types/

A l u m n i

V o i c e

Wang Kangni

Finance & Controlling of Greater China

My priceless memories with GPEM
Before I came to Sendai, my impression of it only stayed in Mr. Lu Xun’s description in textbooks. Now, after two
years’ study and life, Sendai has become my second hometown in Japan.
Before coming, I had many worries, such as poor Japanese, rent and accommodation, research direction and tutor selection and so on. Once coming, I found all my worries are superfluous. First of all, Tohoku university offers
different levels of Japanese courses for international students, and you will find the one that suits you. Besides,
beautiful yet affordable dormitories are available for international students, in which you can meet international students from different
countries, and they will become your good friends. To make things better, there is a special section in Graduate School of Economics andManagement, which provides support for international students in language instruction and assistance with students’ adjustment to campus life. Last but not the least, in the first year of GPEM, the school will assign a tutor who can provide you with all-around help, not only
guidance on choosing future research directions, but also any difficulties you encountered in life. In the second year, after determining theresearch direction according to your personal interests, you can choose your tutor freely.
It has been three years since I left Sendai, but I will never forget my two years of study there and sincerely hope to come back again soon.

Jeremy SeptemberLecturer at the University of Hyogo

My Life Changing Experience in Sendai
Firstly, joining the GPEM program was simply a life changing moment for me. Getting into the graduate program was exciting but honestly the level of professionalism and kindness I received fromthe faculty and staff during my 5 years on the GPEM program will always be my fondest memory.
Another highlight were the classes and seminars I attended. As students we were truly given freerein to explore our ideas and encouraged in every way possible. After graduation I had the honorof working in the department as an assistant professor and thus was given the best possible start to my career as anacademic. Sendai City itself is also a hidden gem of a city. When I originally moved to Sendai as an English teacher, mywork supervisor at the time told me that Sendai City was nice to visit but amazing to live in. He was right. There is justsomething about the city that encourages an easy relaxed lifestyle. Whether it’s the beautiful lane of Zelkova trees inJozenji Dori or the fact that almost everything is accessible by bicycle. I’ve since moved to Kobe to take up a teaching
post at the University of Hyogo and despite all of Kobe’s attractions, my heart still belongs to Sendai.

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Global Program in Economics and Management
Graduate School of Economics and Management
gpem@grp.tohoku.ac.jp
https://www.econ.tohoku.ac.jp/en/gpem
FAQ see https://www.econ.tohoku.ac.jp/en/gpem/gpem-admission