International Graduate Programme

EAST ASIA SUSTAINABLE
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STUDIES

2 YEAR MASTERʼS PROGRAMME ＋ 3 YEAR DOCTORAL PROGRAMMEC O N T A C T

We welcome ambitious students who seek to acquire and develop• Advanced academic knowledge and practical skills• International comparative perspectives• Multidisciplinary and critical sense of reality

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to contribute to sustainable development of Asia and the World!!

E-mail: eac @ econ.kyoto-u.ac.jp
Prof. dr. Shuji HISANO --- hisano @ econ.kyoto-u.ac.jp (Programme Director)
Prof. dr. Go YANO --- yano @ econ.kyoto-u.ac.jp
Address:
Yoshida Honmachi, Sakyo-ku, Kyoto 606-8501, JAPANTEL: +81-75-753-3476 FAX: +81-75-753-3476[ Graduate School of Economics ] http://www.econ.kyoto-u.ac.jp/en/[ East Asia Course ] http://www.econ.kyoto-u.ac.jp/kueac/
published in March 2018

GRADUATE SCHOOL OF ECONOMICSKYOTO UNIVERSITY

Message from the Director of the International Programme (EA Programme)
I have been involved in this international graduate programme since it was launchedin 2009. We have received more than 80 students from various countries. The
Programme has been open to Japanese students since 2013.
One of the key words in the programme is “sustainable development” as included in
the programme name. Sustainability is becoming a buzz word nowadays. Iʼm sure thatC O N T E N T S

each person, each researcher, each student has his or her own idea and definition. At

1

Message from the Director

well-balanced development among different regions, different industry sectors,

2

Programme Description

different socio-economic classes, different generations, and so on. It is about justice3

Number of Students Enrolled in the Programme,and equity; it is about diversity and mutual respect and understanding. In a sense, ourApplication Procedures for Masterʼs and Doctoral Programmes,
Five Tracks (Specialisations)
4

Track #1

Environmental Policy & Rural Development Studies

6

Track #2

Business History & Industry Policy Studies

8

Track #3

Developing & Emerging Economies Studies

10

Track #4

International Trade & Financial Studies

12

Track #5

Business Management & Accounting Studies

least for us it is not just an environmental kind concept. It should also include

Prof. dr. Shuji HISANOInternational Political Economy ofAgriculture, Food and Biotechnology

programme is meant for students to seek out their own way of understanding andtheir own style of contributions to sustainable development locally as well as globally.
Therefore, you are strongly encouraged to develop multidimensional,
multidisciplinary, multicultural perspectives, and also a critical sense of reality, which issometimes missing in economics. Whatever topics you are going to study ineconomics and other social sciences, you should start with a reality on the ground.

14

Voices from Faculty Members

I hope you would share this idea, not fully but somehow at this moment. Anyway you

15

Voice from Guest Professor

can learn that here with us.

16

List of CoursesIʼm looking forward to seeing you in this programme!!

1

Message from the Director of the International Programme (EA Programme)
I have been involved in this international graduate programme since it was launchedin 2009. We have received more than 80 students from various countries. The
Programme has been open to Japanese students since 2013.
One of the key words in the programme is “sustainable development” as included in
the programme name. Sustainability is becoming a buzz word nowadays. Iʼm sure thatC O N T E N T S

each person, each researcher, each student has his or her own idea and definition. At

1

Message from the Director

well-balanced development among different regions, different industry sectors,

2

Programme Description

different socio-economic classes, different generations, and so on. It is about justice3

Number of Students Enrolled in the Programme,and equity; it is about diversity and mutual respect and understanding. In a sense, ourApplication Procedures for Masterʼs and Doctoral Programmes,
Five Tracks (Specialisations)
4

Track #1

Environmental Policy & Rural Development Studies

6

Track #2

Business History & Industry Policy Studies

8

Track #3

Developing & Emerging Economies Studies

10

Track #4

International Trade & Financial Studies

12

Track #5

Business Management & Accounting Studies

least for us it is not just an environmental kind concept. It should also include

Prof. dr. Shuji HISANOInternational Political Economy ofAgriculture, Food and Biotechnology

programme is meant for students to seek out their own way of understanding andtheir own style of contributions to sustainable development locally as well as globally.
Therefore, you are strongly encouraged to develop multidimensional,
multidisciplinary, multicultural perspectives, and also a critical sense of reality, which issometimes missing in economics. Whatever topics you are going to study ineconomics and other social sciences, you should start with a reality on the ground.

14

Voices from Faculty Members

I hope you would share this idea, not fully but somehow at this moment. Anyway you

15

Voice from Guest Professor

can learn that here with us.

16

List of CoursesIʼm looking forward to seeing you in this programme!!

1

Programme Description

Number of Students (by country) Enrolled in the Programme(M: Masterʼs/ D: Doctoral)

This programme is designed to provide international students with both advanced academic knowledge and practical skills. It
consists of a two year Masterʼs programme and a three year Doctoral programme, both starting in October. Our students arefrom a variety of countries including China, South Korea, Indonesia, Thailand, Malaysia, Philippines, Vietnam, Uzbekistan,
Germany, Romania, Italy, Turkey, Egypt, UK, Belgium, Spain, U.S.A, Mexico and Japan. The programme is offered in English, andJapanese language skills are not required at the time of admission. The Masterʼs programme offers both basic and advanced
courses through which students can enjoy a comprehensive curriculum. The Doctoral programme offers Overseas Field
Research and International Graduate Student Workshop subjects through which students further develop a deep
understanding of the current issues in East Asia.
In addition to classes designed specifically for this programme, students will participate in selected courses at the Graduate
School of Economics as well as other graduate schools. Students will develop
academic knowledge and practical skills in international setting. We offer many
opportunities to conduct field research at diverse range of sites such as large

2009

M： China 5

2010

M： China 2, Germany 1, Korea 1, Romania 1

2011

M： China 8, Korea 2
D： China 4

2012

M： China 8, Indonesia 1, Korea 1, Thialand 1
D： Korea 2

2013

M： China 4, Egypt 1, Indonesia 2, Nepal 1
D： China 4, Korea 2, Turkey 1

2014

M： China 3, Indonesia 1, Italy 1, Thailand 1, U.S.A. 1, Vietnam 1
D： China 5, Malaysia 1, Mexico 1, Thailand 1

2015

M： China 3, Indonesia 1, Japan 2, Korea 1, Philippines 1, U.K. 1
D： Indonesia 2

2016

M： China 8, Indonesia 1, Belgium 1, Spain 1, Germany 1
D： China 3

2017

M： China 7, Indonesia 1, Japan 2, USA 2, Uzbekistan 1
D： China 1, Germany 1, Taiwan 1

manufacturing plants and small factories, cutting-edge businesses and rural
farming communities throughout East Asia so that students can develop amultidisciplinary and critical appreciation of real-life issues and problems.
These are all needed to contribute to sustainable development in East Asia as
academic researchers, government officials, or social entrepreneurs.

2

3Application Procedures for Masterʼs and Doctoral Programmes
Please see http://www.econ.kyoto-u.ac.jp/kueac/application

Five Tracks (Specialisations)
EA Programme has the following five tracks (specialisations) according to their main areas of study and theoretical andmethodological orientations. Students must choose one after consultation with the EA Programme Committee, but which
specialisation students can and should take depends largely on their academic background as well as their supervisors.
Regarding the list of courses offered in each specialisation, there is no strict regulation apart from some recommended
curriculum models and course works. Instead, each specialisation has one or two international partner universities. Students
are given an opportunity to take part in an exchange programme and receive joint supervision with some of these partner
universities.

Programme Description

Number of Students (by country) Enrolled in the Programme(M: Masterʼs/ D: Doctoral)

This programme is designed to provide international students with both advanced academic knowledge and practical skills. It
consists of a two year Masterʼs programme and a three year Doctoral programme, both starting in October. Our students arefrom a variety of countries including China, South Korea, Indonesia, Thailand, Malaysia, Philippines, Vietnam, Uzbekistan,
Germany, Romania, Italy, Turkey, Egypt, UK, Belgium, Spain, U.S.A, Mexico and Japan. The programme is offered in English, andJapanese language skills are not required at the time of admission. The Masterʼs programme offers both basic and advanced
courses through which students can enjoy a comprehensive curriculum. The Doctoral programme offers Overseas Field
Research and International Graduate Student Workshop subjects through which students further develop a deep
understanding of the current issues in East Asia.
In addition to classes designed specifically for this programme, students will participate in selected courses at the Graduate
School of Economics as well as other graduate schools. Students will develop
academic knowledge and practical skills in international setting. We offer many
opportunities to conduct field research at diverse range of sites such as large

2009

M： China 5

2010

M： China 2, Germany 1, Korea 1, Romania 1

2011

M： China 8, Korea 2
D： China 4

2012

M： China 8, Indonesia 1, Korea 1, Thialand 1
D： Korea 2

2013

M： China 4, Egypt 1, Indonesia 2, Nepal 1
D： China 4, Korea 2, Turkey 1

2014

M： China 3, Indonesia 1, Italy 1, Thailand 1, U.S.A. 1, Vietnam 1
D： China 5, Malaysia 1, Mexico 1, Thailand 1

2015

M： China 3, Indonesia 1, Japan 2, Korea 1, Philippines 1, U.K. 1
D： Indonesia 2

2016

M： China 8, Indonesia 1, Belgium 1, Spain 1, Germany 1
D： China 3

2017

M： China 7, Indonesia 1, Japan 2, USA 2, Uzbekistan 1
D： China 1, Germany 1, Taiwan 1

manufacturing plants and small factories, cutting-edge businesses and rural
farming communities throughout East Asia so that students can develop amultidisciplinary and critical appreciation of real-life issues and problems.
These are all needed to contribute to sustainable development in East Asia as
academic researchers, government officials, or social entrepreneurs.

2

3Application Procedures for Masterʼs and Doctoral Programmes
Please see http://www.econ.kyoto-u.ac.jp/kueac/application

Five Tracks (Specialisations)
EA Programme has the following five tracks (specialisations) according to their main areas of study and theoretical andmethodological orientations. Students must choose one after consultation with the EA Programme Committee, but which
specialisation students can and should take depends largely on their academic background as well as their supervisors.
Regarding the list of courses offered in each specialisation, there is no strict regulation apart from some recommended
curriculum models and course works. Instead, each specialisation has one or two international partner universities. Students
are given an opportunity to take part in an exchange programme and receive joint supervision with some of these partner
universities.

International Joint Certificate Programme ̶ Wageningen University, The Netherlands

Track #1

Students of the track #1 will be encouraged to take an exchange programme (MSc in International Development Studies /Environmental Policy &Rural Development
Studies

PhD in Rural Development) at Wageningen University, the Netherlands, one of the worldʼs leading education and research
centres in the field of environmental, agricultural and food-related sciences. This will be authorised and institutionalised asa joint certificate seeking programme in the future (under discussion).
One of the five departments, Department of Social Sciences, consists of six Sub-departments: Sociology & Anthropology
of Development; Sociology & Governance; Communication, Philosophy and Technology; Economics; Business,
Consumer and Competence Studies; and Management Decision Support. First two sub-departments, including 7 chairgroups such as Rural Sociology, Sociology of Development and Change, and Environmental Policy, among others, areour close counterpart. They collaboratively offer the MSc programme of International Development Studies, in whichmaster students of the track #1 will have a chance to join as an exchange student to take relevant courses.
Researchers, including PhD candidates, based in 26 chair groups of Social Sciences and Environmental Sciences,

International Political Economy
Rural & Development Sociology
Environmental & Agricultural Economics

participate in the Wageningen School of Social Sciences (WASS) and promote research that increases theunderstanding of social processes and design practices around challenges in the domains of food, agriculture,environment, health and development. Doctoral students of the track #1 will have a chance to take part in PhD training
courses organized by WASS and other graduate institutions.

4

The social sciences are strongly expected to respond to

Learning Goals

increasing concerns about environmental and foodStudents participating in the track #1 are expected tosecurity by providing a basis for knowledge, practices andacquire the knowledge and skills to analyse the complex

governance in sustainable development. Sustainable

and dynamic processes of environmental management,

development is a process that requires a holistic way of

agricultural production and food consumption. It is ourlooking at ourselves and the world around us, i.e. oureducational goal that our students enhance theirrelationship with each other, with the ecosystem, and with

understanding and critical sense of reality of ecological,

future generations. We are faced with complex problems,

economic, social and political systems from awhich require complex solutions. We therefore need tomultidimensional and multidisciplinary perspective.

study and acquire multidimensional and multidisciplinary
approaches. Globalisation demands that issues be tackled

Ongoing PhD Research Projects

using international perspectives, but at the same time

Political Economy of Vegetable Oils: Japanese

actual problems are quite likely to arise at the local level.

Contribution and Food Regime Perspectives

We therefore need to nurture a sense of reality on theAgrarian Prosumer-driven Sustainable Agrifood

ground. These approaches and perspectives are crucial

Networks in S.Korea, Japan and Italyespecially in environmental, agricultural and food-related

Food Security Policy of China: From an Internationalsocial sciences and policy studies.

Relations Perspective

Objectives

in Indonesia

Legitimacy of Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil (RSPO)The objective of the track #1 is to provide an in-depth andReconstructing meanings and practices of halal: thecomprehensive understanding of the dynamics andpolitics of state-led halal standards in Indonesia

processes of sustainable development in the environmental,

Political Economy of Corporate Packaged Food in Slums:

economic, social and political spheres with a keen focus on

A study of Metro Manilaʼ squatter areas

the governance of energy, food and natural resources.

Alternative Approaches of Vegetable Provisioning toGain Consumer Trust in China

Area of Study

Sustainable Food and Agriculture Tourism as a Way to

The track #1 covers the field of environmental, agricultural

Revitalise Local and Domestic Economies

and food-related social sciences and policy studies. It is

Voices from Students
Mr. Akkharaphon Thongpoon(Thailand, 2012‑2014 Masterʼs / Lecturer at Prince of Songkla University, Thailand)
I consider the chance to study in the EA Programme at Kyoto University as one of the biggest successes of my life.
As an undergraduate student, I majored in Development Economics and Political Economics. I joined thisprogramme with a vision to see Thailand attain higher levels of development and a belief that it has to start fromagricultural sector reforms. I believe that this programme, along with the able guidance from my supervisor canhelp me fulfil my interests. Currently I am focusing on the political economy ofagriculture with a view to obtain a career as a social developer and contribute
to my country in the future. Apart from the classes and research that constitutemy academic base, I also love to explore the culture of Japan, its language andthe surrounding scenic beauty and have interest in photography and sports.
Kyoto city provides an unparalleled opportunity to engage in all of those. I am
grateful to the university for allowing me to take up this programme.
Ms. Kazumi Shimabara(Japan, 2017‑ Masterʼs Programme)
Applying to study on the EA programme at Kyoto University is one of the best decisions I have made. I previously
majored in International Relations and Economics as an undergraduate student and I wanted to discover more. In
particular, I had an interest in agricultural studies and the issue of ʻfood securityʼ in the age of globalisation.
Several of todayʼs pressing world issues are reflected in the various courses available on the programme, and thecourses are also characterized by an intellectually stimulating environment which helps us to flourish. This
programme goes beyond simply learning from within the classroom setting; it also allows me to apply these newskills and knowledge so as to develop on my own research via fieldwork and as an individual. So far, it has beenchallenging yet inspiring. Due to the passionate teaching and guidance of the academic members of staff, I am
encouraged to sample other courses that are not limited to my field of specialisation. My fellow classmates hailfrom different countries and diverse walks of life, and interacting with such curious minds makes the learning
experience more fun and engaging. Besides classes, Kyoto is a beautiful city that boasts a rich culture and history
giving me endless opportunities to explore its scenic views and create delightful memories.

Voice from Guest Professor

designed for any and all graduate students with an interest

Dr. Hugh Campbell
Professor, Chair of Sociology Department, University of Otago, New Zealandin the globally pressing issues of environmental,
agricultural and food governance from a wide range ofsocial scientific perspectives, including environmental

Course Title: Sociology of Agriculture, Food and Environmental Crisis

policy and governance, international political economy ofagriculture, international relations, food policy, ruralsociology, environmental sociology, development
sociology, economic geography, and environmental
economics
Visit to an Organic Farm in the Netherlands

For students coming here, they get the chance of studying things that are fundamental and important to the
future survival on the planet. But also, the chance to come here is enhanced by the fact that there is a lot ofvisiting scholars from all around the world. They are all eminent world leaders in their field and students really get
the chance in a very small and intensive short course to have a very sort of close intellectual engagement withthese leaders in the field. So, this is an amazing opportunity for students to come to Kyoto University and takeone of these courses.

5International Joint Certificate Programme ̶ Wageningen University, The Netherlands

Track #1

Students of the track #1 will be encouraged to take an exchange programme (MSc in International Development Studies /Environmental Policy &Rural Development
Studies

PhD in Rural Development) at Wageningen University, the Netherlands, one of the worldʼs leading education and research
centres in the field of environmental, agricultural and food-related sciences. This will be authorised and institutionalised asa joint certificate seeking programme in the future (under discussion).
One of the five departments, Department of Social Sciences, consists of six Sub-departments: Sociology & Anthropology
of Development; Sociology & Governance; Communication, Philosophy and Technology; Economics; Business,
Consumer and Competence Studies; and Management Decision Support. First two sub-departments, including 7 chairgroups such as Rural Sociology, Sociology of Development and Change, and Environmental Policy, among others, areour close counterpart. They collaboratively offer the MSc programme of International Development Studies, in whichmaster students of the track #1 will have a chance to join as an exchange student to take relevant courses.
Researchers, including PhD candidates, based in 26 chair groups of Social Sciences and Environmental Sciences,

International Political Economy
Rural & Development Sociology
Environmental & Agricultural Economics

participate in the Wageningen School of Social Sciences (WASS) and promote research that increases theunderstanding of social processes and design practices around challenges in the domains of food, agriculture,environment, health and development. Doctoral students of the track #1 will have a chance to take part in PhD training
courses organized by WASS and other graduate institutions.

4

The social sciences are strongly expected to respond to

Learning Goals

increasing concerns about environmental and foodStudents participating in the track #1 are expected tosecurity by providing a basis for knowledge, practices andacquire the knowledge and skills to analyse the complex

governance in sustainable development. Sustainable

and dynamic processes of environmental management,

development is a process that requires a holistic way of

agricultural production and food consumption. It is ourlooking at ourselves and the world around us, i.e. oureducational goal that our students enhance theirrelationship with each other, with the ecosystem, and with

understanding and critical sense of reality of ecological,

future generations. We are faced with complex problems,

economic, social and political systems from awhich require complex solutions. We therefore need tomultidimensional and multidisciplinary perspective.

study and acquire multidimensional and multidisciplinary
approaches. Globalisation demands that issues be tackled

Ongoing PhD Research Projects

using international perspectives, but at the same time

Political Economy of Vegetable Oils: Japanese

actual problems are quite likely to arise at the local level.

Contribution and Food Regime Perspectives

We therefore need to nurture a sense of reality on theAgrarian Prosumer-driven Sustainable Agrifood

ground. These approaches and perspectives are crucial

Networks in S.Korea, Japan and Italyespecially in environmental, agricultural and food-related

Food Security Policy of China: From an Internationalsocial sciences and policy studies.

Relations Perspective

Objectives

in Indonesia

Legitimacy of Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil (RSPO)The objective of the track #1 is to provide an in-depth andReconstructing meanings and practices of halal: thecomprehensive understanding of the dynamics andpolitics of state-led halal standards in Indonesia

processes of sustainable development in the environmental,

Political Economy of Corporate Packaged Food in Slums:

economic, social and political spheres with a keen focus on

A study of Metro Manilaʼ squatter areas

the governance of energy, food and natural resources.

Alternative Approaches of Vegetable Provisioning toGain Consumer Trust in China

Area of Study

Sustainable Food and Agriculture Tourism as a Way to

The track #1 covers the field of environmental, agricultural

Revitalise Local and Domestic Economies

and food-related social sciences and policy studies. It is

Voices from Students
Mr. Akkharaphon Thongpoon(Thailand, 2012‑2014 Masterʼs / Lecturer at Prince of Songkla University, Thailand)
I consider the chance to study in the EA Programme at Kyoto University as one of the biggest successes of my life.
As an undergraduate student, I majored in Development Economics and Political Economics. I joined thisprogramme with a vision to see Thailand attain higher levels of development and a belief that it has to start fromagricultural sector reforms. I believe that this programme, along with the able guidance from my supervisor canhelp me fulfil my interests. Currently I am focusing on the political economy ofagriculture with a view to obtain a career as a social developer and contribute
to my country in the future. Apart from the classes and research that constitutemy academic base, I also love to explore the culture of Japan, its language andthe surrounding scenic beauty and have interest in photography and sports.
Kyoto city provides an unparalleled opportunity to engage in all of those. I am
grateful to the university for allowing me to take up this programme.
Ms. Kazumi Shimabara(Japan, 2017‑ Masterʼs Programme)
Applying to study on the EA programme at Kyoto University is one of the best decisions I have made. I previously
majored in International Relations and Economics as an undergraduate student and I wanted to discover more. In
particular, I had an interest in agricultural studies and the issue of ʻfood securityʼ in the age of globalisation.
Several of todayʼs pressing world issues are reflected in the various courses available on the programme, and thecourses are also characterized by an intellectually stimulating environment which helps us to flourish. This
programme goes beyond simply learning from within the classroom setting; it also allows me to apply these newskills and knowledge so as to develop on my own research via fieldwork and as an individual. So far, it has beenchallenging yet inspiring. Due to the passionate teaching and guidance of the academic members of staff, I am
encouraged to sample other courses that are not limited to my field of specialisation. My fellow classmates hailfrom different countries and diverse walks of life, and interacting with such curious minds makes the learning
experience more fun and engaging. Besides classes, Kyoto is a beautiful city that boasts a rich culture and history
giving me endless opportunities to explore its scenic views and create delightful memories.

Voice from Guest Professor

designed for any and all graduate students with an interest

Dr. Hugh Campbell
Professor, Chair of Sociology Department, University of Otago, New Zealandin the globally pressing issues of environmental,
agricultural and food governance from a wide range ofsocial scientific perspectives, including environmental

Course Title: Sociology of Agriculture, Food and Environmental Crisis

policy and governance, international political economy ofagriculture, international relations, food policy, ruralsociology, environmental sociology, development
sociology, economic geography, and environmental
economics
Visit to an Organic Farm in the Netherlands

For students coming here, they get the chance of studying things that are fundamental and important to the
future survival on the planet. But also, the chance to come here is enhanced by the fact that there is a lot ofvisiting scholars from all around the world. They are all eminent world leaders in their field and students really get
the chance in a very small and intensive short course to have a very sort of close intellectual engagement withthese leaders in the field. So, this is an amazing opportunity for students to come to Kyoto University and takeone of these courses.

5International Exchange and Double Degree Programme ̶ The University of Glasgow, UK

Track #2

Masterʼs students who participated in the track #2 will be encouraged to take an exchange programme (MSc in Global

Business History &Industry Policy
Studies

Economy) at the University of Glasgow. Doctoral students who participate in the track #2 can apply for the Double Degree
Programme with the University of Glasgow.
This programme is designed to provide students with in-depth knowledge of different aspects of economic andbusiness policy issues, based on the foundational disciplines of economics, management, history, law and politicalscience.
The aim of this programme is to raise students with practical knowledge and analytical skills in a broad overview of
economic and business policy issues.

Socio-Economic History
Industry Organisation
Political Economy
Voices from Students

6

The core driving forces of todayʼs globalised economy are

Capability to understand and apply basic concepts ofenterprise and innovation. Business history is one of thebroadly defined social science, especially Management

most powerful approaches to explain the dynamics ofand Economics.

firms, industries, local, national and global economies andSkills to position individual cases in wider social andtransformation of societies. Business history is not justhistorical contexts.

about studying the past, but about how knowledge of the

Capability to use historical research methods and casepast shapes our understanding of the present and sets ourstudies.

expectations for the future. In other words, history is the

Capability to understand time- and location-specificmost insightful source for strategy and policy making. It

actors, events and institutions from comparative

also provides a framework by which the limits andperspective.

effectiveness of generalisation and theorisation are set.
Hence, in this module, we bridge historical study and a

Ongoing/Completed PhD and Completed Masterʼswide variety of social sciences.

Research Projects
Development of small & medium enterprise (SME) policy

Objectives

in Indonesia

The objective of the track #2 is to nurture a comprehensive

Creating Shared Values in Japanese Automotive Industry

capability to contextualize the significance of actors,

The Role of Technological Change in Green Growth forevents, and institutions in the past and present

Sustainable Business Development

systematically.

The Evolving Diversity of Corporate Systems: A
Comparative Study on the Toyota Group and the

Area of Study

Hyundai Motor Group

The track #2 covers a wide array of disciplines based on the

The Dynamics of State-Owned Enterprise (SOE): A Case

historical approach, such as Business History,

Study of Johor Corporation Malaysia, 1970-2014

Socio-economic History, and History of Economic Thought.
Since the beginning of the 21st century, there has been a

Mr. Heriberto RUIZ TAFOYA(Mexico, 2014‑2017 Doctoral Programme)
Being part of the Doctoral Programme of the EA Programme at Kyoto University is a great opportunity not only
for extending my academic career in Japan but also for providing me with regional and global perspectives. In
my case, after a long trip of study, research and work in different continents̶America, Europe and Asia̶it is in
the latter, particularly in Kyoto Japan, where I found it attractive to go deeper in the study of the three concepts
that are shaping the future of our society at the global scale: East Asia, Sustainability and Economic
Development. East Asia is a fundamental region for the future of the world; my goal is to increase myunderstanding of this region while doing my doctoral dissertation, and later on, summing up my abilities andeffort to extend the bridges between East Asia and Latin America. Both regions have values, cultures, traditions,
history, etc., to share and learn from each other. Besides, doing it at Kyoto is a delightful experience. Living in theatmosphere of Kyoto revitalizes the hope that harmony and peace between human beings and nature ispossible.
Heldira Larashati(Indonesia, 2016‑ Masterʼs Programme)
After a 2-year career in marketing following my bachelor graduation and another year as a stay-at-home mother, I
told myself that I need to see the world from broader perspectives. Luckily I was admitted to EA programme
Master program of Kyoto University which has certainly been a valuable experience. This programs offers various
courses in understanding business and economics using many different approaches̶such as mathematical,
theoretical, historical̶as well as providing opportunities to participate in other interdisciplinary courses. The
professors, lecturers, and the academic staff are understanding, helpful and caring, not only regarding myacademic activities, but also towards my family. Personally, this program nurtures my understanding of economic
sustainability in a sophisticated and enjoyable way. Besides lectures and seminars, the students are given several
opportunities to join in field research in Japan and overseas helping them to gain “hands on” experience in
conducting research. Another important thing is that I am surrounded with awesome friends from various
countries, and we frequently benefit from the exchange of ideas. Completed with the beauty of Kyoto city andthe university buildings, the environment of Kyoto supports the learning process and that has made me want tostay longer.

growing call for integration of history into organisation
studies, along with repercussions in the related disciplines

Voice from Guest Professorof strategy, entrepreneurship, international business and avariety of policy studies. Thus, this track combines history

Dr. Ben WUBS (Project Professor )Professor, Erasmus University Rotterdam, the Netherlands

and organisational studies including management.

Course Title: International Business and Nation States

Learning Goals
While mastering the essential analytical tools of BusinessHistory and Industry Policy studies, students are also
expected to learn the basic approaches used in thefoundational disciplines of Economics, Management, andHistory. On completion of the track #2 they should haveacquired:

Receiving a lecture at Chiang Mai University, Thailand

Multinationals and their role in the process of globalization have attracted a great deal of attention. The origins ofmodern multinationals lay in the second half of the 19th century. The growth of large scale, mainly industrial
multinationals, concurred with the emergence of the first global economy. World War I was a turning point in thedevelopment of international business and its relation with nation states, yet multinationals continued to expand
during the 1920s and 1930s. After World War II multinationals began to play a key role in the world economy, andbecame the main drivers of globalization in the last decades of the 20th Century. This course focuses on theconstantly changing relations between multinationals and nation states.

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International Exchange and Double Degree Programme ̶ The University of Glasgow, UK

Track #2

Masterʼs students who participated in the track #2 will be encouraged to take an exchange programme (MSc in Global

Business History &Industry Policy
Studies

Economy) at the University of Glasgow. Doctoral students who participate in the track #2 can apply for the Double Degree
Programme with the University of Glasgow.
This programme is designed to provide students with in-depth knowledge of different aspects of economic andbusiness policy issues, based on the foundational disciplines of economics, management, history, law and politicalscience.
The aim of this programme is to raise students with practical knowledge and analytical skills in a broad overview of
economic and business policy issues.

Socio-Economic History
Industry Organisation
Political Economy
Voices from Students

6

The core driving forces of todayʼs globalised economy are

Capability to understand and apply basic concepts ofenterprise and innovation. Business history is one of thebroadly defined social science, especially Management

most powerful approaches to explain the dynamics ofand Economics.

firms, industries, local, national and global economies andSkills to position individual cases in wider social andtransformation of societies. Business history is not justhistorical contexts.

about studying the past, but about how knowledge of the

Capability to use historical research methods and casepast shapes our understanding of the present and sets ourstudies.

expectations for the future. In other words, history is the

Capability to understand time- and location-specificmost insightful source for strategy and policy making. It

actors, events and institutions from comparative

also provides a framework by which the limits andperspective.

effectiveness of generalisation and theorisation are set.
Hence, in this module, we bridge historical study and a

Ongoing/Completed PhD and Completed Masterʼswide variety of social sciences.

Research Projects
Development of small & medium enterprise (SME) policy

Objectives

in Indonesia

The objective of the track #2 is to nurture a comprehensive

Creating Shared Values in Japanese Automotive Industry

capability to contextualize the significance of actors,

The Role of Technological Change in Green Growth forevents, and institutions in the past and present

Sustainable Business Development

systematically.

The Evolving Diversity of Corporate Systems: A
Comparative Study on the Toyota Group and the

Area of Study

Hyundai Motor Group

The track #2 covers a wide array of disciplines based on the

The Dynamics of State-Owned Enterprise (SOE): A Case

historical approach, such as Business History,

Study of Johor Corporation Malaysia, 1970-2014

Socio-economic History, and History of Economic Thought.
Since the beginning of the 21st century, there has been a

Mr. Heriberto RUIZ TAFOYA(Mexico, 2014‑2017 Doctoral Programme)
Being part of the Doctoral Programme of the EA Programme at Kyoto University is a great opportunity not only
for extending my academic career in Japan but also for providing me with regional and global perspectives. In
my case, after a long trip of study, research and work in different continents̶America, Europe and Asia̶it is in
the latter, particularly in Kyoto Japan, where I found it attractive to go deeper in the study of the three concepts
that are shaping the future of our society at the global scale: East Asia, Sustainability and Economic
Development. East Asia is a fundamental region for the future of the world; my goal is to increase myunderstanding of this region while doing my doctoral dissertation, and later on, summing up my abilities andeffort to extend the bridges between East Asia and Latin America. Both regions have values, cultures, traditions,
history, etc., to share and learn from each other. Besides, doing it at Kyoto is a delightful experience. Living in theatmosphere of Kyoto revitalizes the hope that harmony and peace between human beings and nature ispossible.
Heldira Larashati(Indonesia, 2016‑ Masterʼs Programme)
After a 2-year career in marketing following my bachelor graduation and another year as a stay-at-home mother, I
told myself that I need to see the world from broader perspectives. Luckily I was admitted to EA programme
Master program of Kyoto University which has certainly been a valuable experience. This programs offers various
courses in understanding business and economics using many different approaches̶such as mathematical,
theoretical, historical̶as well as providing opportunities to participate in other interdisciplinary courses. The
professors, lecturers, and the academic staff are understanding, helpful and caring, not only regarding myacademic activities, but also towards my family. Personally, this program nurtures my understanding of economic
sustainability in a sophisticated and enjoyable way. Besides lectures and seminars, the students are given several
opportunities to join in field research in Japan and overseas helping them to gain “hands on” experience in
conducting research. Another important thing is that I am surrounded with awesome friends from various
countries, and we frequently benefit from the exchange of ideas. Completed with the beauty of Kyoto city andthe university buildings, the environment of Kyoto supports the learning process and that has made me want tostay longer.

growing call for integration of history into organisation
studies, along with repercussions in the related disciplines

Voice from Guest Professorof strategy, entrepreneurship, international business and avariety of policy studies. Thus, this track combines history

Dr. Ben WUBS (Project Professor )Professor, Erasmus University Rotterdam, the Netherlands

and organisational studies including management.

Course Title: International Business and Nation States

Learning Goals
While mastering the essential analytical tools of BusinessHistory and Industry Policy studies, students are also
expected to learn the basic approaches used in thefoundational disciplines of Economics, Management, andHistory. On completion of the track #2 they should haveacquired:

Receiving a lecture at Chiang Mai University, Thailand

Multinationals and their role in the process of globalization have attracted a great deal of attention. The origins ofmodern multinationals lay in the second half of the 19th century. The growth of large scale, mainly industrial
multinationals, concurred with the emergence of the first global economy. World War I was a turning point in thedevelopment of international business and its relation with nation states, yet multinationals continued to expand
during the 1920s and 1930s. After World War II multinationals began to play a key role in the world economy, andbecame the main drivers of globalization in the last decades of the 20th Century. This course focuses on theconstantly changing relations between multinationals and nation states.

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Double Master Degree Programme ̶ Chulalongkorn University, Thailand

Track #3

The MSc in Health Economics and Health Care Management is an intensive programme which focuses on making optimum

Developing &Emerging Economies
Studiesuse of resources to achieve defined health and social goals. It accepts students with varied backgrounds in healthsciences, social sciences, administration and other fields. The course progresses from basic economics to very practicalapplications such as health Economics (under discussion).
Aims of the M.Sc. Programme: to strengthen capacity in applying economics principles and analyses to issues in thehealth sector, health policy and medical interventions; to clarify the nature and implications of health policy options; andto improve the decision making process in the health sector.

Voices from Students

Development Economics
Applied Microeconomics

Ms. Fang Yingying(China, 2012-2014 Masterʼs Programme/2014‑2017 Doctoral Programme)

Economic development in less developed countries andPublic servant playing an active role in developing andtransition from planned economy to market economy aretransition economies

essentially same trials in that they both entail a struggle tocreate a well-performing market economy. Economics is

Ongoing/Completed PhD and Completed Masterʼsobliged to contribute to the trials with appropriate policy

Research Projects

suggestions, informed by scientiﬁc tools and analysis

Formal Finance and Informal Finance in Chinaʼs Ethnic

which are based on sound empirical evidence with

Minority Areas

external validity.

8

Local Financial Development and Performance of SMEs
in China

Objectives

Environmental Performance and the Promotion of Local

The track #3 aims to raise experts in developing andOﬃcials in Chinatransition economies studies with sophisticatedLocal ﬁnancial development and performance of Small

knowledge and skills in Economics, including

and Medium Enterprises: Evidences from eastern coastal

Econometrics. Furthermore, an ideal expert in developing

areas of China

and transition economies studies, as envisaged by thisRural Poverty and Ethnicity in a Hui Ethnic Township ofcourse, should have excellent skills to obtain insightful

Shaanxi Province: An Empirical study in an Oblivious

ﬁndings through ﬁeld surveys.

Chinese Region

Taking the opportunity to study in EA Programme of Kyoto University is actually the most important choice that I
have made in my life so far. And it definitely did not disappoint me. Of course I got a lot of useful knowledge in all
kinds of classes, just as I expected. But what I appreciate more is that I learned to carry out my research based on
the knowledge and turned my research interests to the academic topics. Except for the normal classes, ourprogram arranges various field trips to let us know more about Japan in different perspectives. And there areeven overseas field trips which provide us chances to observe other countries and experienced the life there byourselves. In daily life, I also achieve plenty of beautiful memories here. I got to know people from different
backgrounds. Communicating with them is full of fun and has enriched my understanding of world as well as life.
And living in Kyoto is really an amazing experience with its long history, great sceneries and peaceful life.
Mr. Liuyi Ye(China, 2016‑ Masterʼs Programme)
One of the many benefits of receiving a masterʼs degree in Economics at Kyoto University is that the curriculum
allowed for the time to focus on the scientific part of Economics, which to our students is often the mostimportant part. In my own practice, as a graduate with a major in management, I have come to learn theessentials of classic economic theory and get exposed to math and programming. The program itself offers anextensive and comprehensive curriculum that gets you familiarized with both quantitative and qualitative
methods. At Kyoto University the professors and programme staff are very nice and they are responsive to ourneeds, we also have the chance to go to field trips and study abroad. What about living in Kyoto? Kyoto isdefinitely one of my favorite cities, and my friends who visited me in Kyoto invariably tell me just how much they
love the city. It certainly is a great place to explore and an environment in which people can focus on theirresearches. Kyoto University has provided me with an awesome education and thanks to the EA programme , I
couldn't have asked for a more rewarding school life.

Socio-economic status of rural minority in western Nepal
Area of Study

How does anti-corruption aﬀect corporate innovation?

The track #3 covers several subject areas:

Evidence from recent anti-corruption eﬀorts in China

Voice from Faculty Member

Development Economics as a discipline

Dr. Go YANO, Professor

Comparative Economics as an interdisciplinary approach

My current research topic is corporate finance in developing and transition economies, with a special focus on
the role of trade credit there. Investigating this topic, I aim to clarify the process of generating entrepreneurshipin developing and transition economies. My research pays particular attention to the process of gathering,producing and applying statistical data. My areas of specialization are Developing Economics and Applied
Econometrics. I have worked for GSE, Kyoto University, as an associate professor since 2010.

within Economics
China, Vietnam, Laos, India and other transition anddeveloping economies as ﬁeld sites
Developing Economies such as Southeast Asia (Thailand,
Indonesia, Myanmar, Philippines, etc.) as ﬁeld sites
Transition economies such as Russia and eastern
European countries as ﬁeld sites.
Learning Goals
Students participating in this track are expected to
become the following types of professionals:
Professional researcher in development and/or
comparative Economics
Expert in international development aid
Entrepreneur playing an active role in developing andtransition economies

Field Research in JAPAN9

Double Master Degree Programme ̶ Chulalongkorn University, Thailand

Track #3

The MSc in Health Economics and Health Care Management is an intensive programme which focuses on making optimum

Developing &Emerging Economies
Studiesuse of resources to achieve defined health and social goals. It accepts students with varied backgrounds in healthsciences, social sciences, administration and other fields. The course progresses from basic economics to very practicalapplications such as health Economics (under discussion).
Aims of the M.Sc. Programme: to strengthen capacity in applying economics principles and analyses to issues in thehealth sector, health policy and medical interventions; to clarify the nature and implications of health policy options; andto improve the decision making process in the health sector.

Voices from Students

Development Economics
Applied Microeconomics

Ms. Fang Yingying(China, 2012-2014 Masterʼs Programme/2014‑2017 Doctoral Programme)

Economic development in less developed countries andPublic servant playing an active role in developing andtransition from planned economy to market economy aretransition economies

essentially same trials in that they both entail a struggle tocreate a well-performing market economy. Economics is

Ongoing/Completed PhD and Completed Masterʼsobliged to contribute to the trials with appropriate policy

Research Projects

suggestions, informed by scientiﬁc tools and analysis

Formal Finance and Informal Finance in Chinaʼs Ethnic

which are based on sound empirical evidence with

Minority Areas

external validity.

8

Local Financial Development and Performance of SMEs
in China

Objectives

Environmental Performance and the Promotion of Local

The track #3 aims to raise experts in developing andOﬃcials in Chinatransition economies studies with sophisticatedLocal ﬁnancial development and performance of Small

knowledge and skills in Economics, including

and Medium Enterprises: Evidences from eastern coastal

Econometrics. Furthermore, an ideal expert in developing

areas of China

and transition economies studies, as envisaged by thisRural Poverty and Ethnicity in a Hui Ethnic Township ofcourse, should have excellent skills to obtain insightful

Shaanxi Province: An Empirical study in an Oblivious

ﬁndings through ﬁeld surveys.

Chinese Region

Taking the opportunity to study in EA Programme of Kyoto University is actually the most important choice that I
have made in my life so far. And it definitely did not disappoint me. Of course I got a lot of useful knowledge in all
kinds of classes, just as I expected. But what I appreciate more is that I learned to carry out my research based on
the knowledge and turned my research interests to the academic topics. Except for the normal classes, ourprogram arranges various field trips to let us know more about Japan in different perspectives. And there areeven overseas field trips which provide us chances to observe other countries and experienced the life there byourselves. In daily life, I also achieve plenty of beautiful memories here. I got to know people from different
backgrounds. Communicating with them is full of fun and has enriched my understanding of world as well as life.
And living in Kyoto is really an amazing experience with its long history, great sceneries and peaceful life.
Mr. Liuyi Ye(China, 2016‑ Masterʼs Programme)
One of the many benefits of receiving a masterʼs degree in Economics at Kyoto University is that the curriculum
allowed for the time to focus on the scientific part of Economics, which to our students is often the mostimportant part. In my own practice, as a graduate with a major in management, I have come to learn theessentials of classic economic theory and get exposed to math and programming. The program itself offers anextensive and comprehensive curriculum that gets you familiarized with both quantitative and qualitative
methods. At Kyoto University the professors and programme staff are very nice and they are responsive to ourneeds, we also have the chance to go to field trips and study abroad. What about living in Kyoto? Kyoto isdefinitely one of my favorite cities, and my friends who visited me in Kyoto invariably tell me just how much they
love the city. It certainly is a great place to explore and an environment in which people can focus on theirresearches. Kyoto University has provided me with an awesome education and thanks to the EA programme , I
couldn't have asked for a more rewarding school life.

Socio-economic status of rural minority in western Nepal
Area of Study

How does anti-corruption aﬀect corporate innovation?

The track #3 covers several subject areas:

Evidence from recent anti-corruption eﬀorts in China

Voice from Faculty Member

Development Economics as a discipline

Dr. Go YANO, Professor

Comparative Economics as an interdisciplinary approach

My current research topic is corporate finance in developing and transition economies, with a special focus on
the role of trade credit there. Investigating this topic, I aim to clarify the process of generating entrepreneurshipin developing and transition economies. My research pays particular attention to the process of gathering,producing and applying statistical data. My areas of specialization are Developing Economics and Applied
Econometrics. I have worked for GSE, Kyoto University, as an associate professor since 2010.

within Economics
China, Vietnam, Laos, India and other transition anddeveloping economies as ﬁeld sites
Developing Economies such as Southeast Asia (Thailand,
Indonesia, Myanmar, Philippines, etc.) as ﬁeld sites
Transition economies such as Russia and eastern
European countries as ﬁeld sites.
Learning Goals
Students participating in this track are expected to
become the following types of professionals:
Professional researcher in development and/or
comparative Economics
Expert in international development aid
Entrepreneur playing an active role in developing andtransition economies

Field Research in JAPAN9

Track #4

International
Trade & Financial
StudiesInternational Economics
Macroeconomics

10

Voices from Students
Mr. Nicolo ROSETTI(Italy, 2014‑2016 Masterʼs Programme/ 2016‑ Doctoral Programme)

International trade and international finance are two major

Learning Goals

fields of study in international economics. In the era ofStudents participating in the track #4 are expected to

globalisation, it is very important for both business persons

acquire skills in applying economic theory andand public officials to understand how countries are

econometric method to various issues in the real world

connected with one another through trade in goods andrelated to international trade and finance. It is ourservices and financial transactions. International trade andeducational goal that our students enhance theirfinancial studies investigate various issues in the fields ofunderstanding of economic activities and policy issues ininternational economics from both theoretical andthe international markets through the trackʼs course work.

I was an economics major and worked in consulting for two years before enrolling in Kyoto University's EA
Programme. I have noticed a very cooperative attitude among students and members of staff, and I wasespecially impressed with the breadth of multidisciplinary approaches students are encouraged to take in theirresearch. Kyoto University's academic freedom and variety of courses allowed me to explore some heterodox
approaches, discuss previous papers with professors, and engage in debates with my fellow students. Socially,
Kyoto is a beautiful city and I would recommend it to anyone, from the bright lights of Gion to the peaceful
temples on the hillside, it has something to offer to everyone.
Ms. Haoran Tian
(China, 2016‑ Masterʼs Programme)
It has been a great experience for me to participate in the EA programme, and what I have gained has far
exceeded my initial expectations. Here is a place with a profound academic atmosphere, and one which is open
to those from a whole range of cultures and backgrounds. Staff and professors are very friendly and always readyto help. Students can explore their potential, and benefit from useful assistance and suggestions. In my case,there have been so many good memories - the patient guidance from teachers, the active discussion withclassmates, the interesting field trips, and useful Japanese language courses. I have seen many improvements
in myself over this time, and so I believe that students who enroll in the programme will also benefit in theirown way.

empirical points of view.
Ongoing/Completed Masterʼs Research Projects
Objectives

An Empirical Analysis of RMB Real Eﬀective Exchange

The objective of the track #4 is to provide essential

Rate's Impact on Chinese Trade Methodknowledge in international economics and to develop

An Empirical Analysis on the Financial Development in

studentsʼ research skills in international economics andthe Process of Yen Internationalization

related fields. Emphasis is placed on the advanced level of

A Financial Projection of the Public Pension in Japan:

theoretical and empirical studies in international trade andUnder Stochastic Models for Demographic andfinance.

Economic Variables

Area of Study

The Development and Current Status of Outward Direct

The track #4 covers the fields of international trade theory,

Investment of China

An Empirical Study on the Monetary Policy of China

Field Trip to Thailand

Joint Student Workshop at Thammasat University in Thailand

empirical studies in international trade, international
finance, and international macroeconomics. Topics
addressed in this track include theories of international
trade, international trade policy, globalisation strategies offirms, foreign direct investment, trade and theenvironment/natural resources, various issues ininternational finance, international monetary system,
prices and monetary policy, real exchange rates, economic
growth and development, and estimation of DSGE
models.

Joint Student Workshop at Gadjah Mada University, Indonesia

Studying German History in Heidelberg, Germany

Joint Student Workshop at Erasmus University in the Netherlands

11Track #4

International
Trade & Financial
StudiesInternational Economics
Macroeconomics

10

Voices from Students
Mr. Nicolo ROSETTI(Italy, 2014‑2016 Masterʼs Programme/ 2016‑ Doctoral Programme)

International trade and international finance are two major

Learning Goals

fields of study in international economics. In the era ofStudents participating in the track #4 are expected to

globalisation, it is very important for both business persons

acquire skills in applying economic theory andand public officials to understand how countries are

econometric method to various issues in the real world

connected with one another through trade in goods andrelated to international trade and finance. It is ourservices and financial transactions. International trade andeducational goal that our students enhance theirfinancial studies investigate various issues in the fields ofunderstanding of economic activities and policy issues ininternational economics from both theoretical andthe international markets through the trackʼs course work.

I was an economics major and worked in consulting for two years before enrolling in Kyoto University's EA
Programme. I have noticed a very cooperative attitude among students and members of staff, and I wasespecially impressed with the breadth of multidisciplinary approaches students are encouraged to take in theirresearch. Kyoto University's academic freedom and variety of courses allowed me to explore some heterodox
approaches, discuss previous papers with professors, and engage in debates with my fellow students. Socially,
Kyoto is a beautiful city and I would recommend it to anyone, from the bright lights of Gion to the peaceful
temples on the hillside, it has something to offer to everyone.
Ms. Haoran Tian
(China, 2016‑ Masterʼs Programme)
It has been a great experience for me to participate in the EA programme, and what I have gained has far
exceeded my initial expectations. Here is a place with a profound academic atmosphere, and one which is open
to those from a whole range of cultures and backgrounds. Staff and professors are very friendly and always readyto help. Students can explore their potential, and benefit from useful assistance and suggestions. In my case,there have been so many good memories - the patient guidance from teachers, the active discussion withclassmates, the interesting field trips, and useful Japanese language courses. I have seen many improvements
in myself over this time, and so I believe that students who enroll in the programme will also benefit in theirown way.

empirical points of view.
Ongoing/Completed Masterʼs Research Projects
Objectives

An Empirical Analysis of RMB Real Eﬀective Exchange

The objective of the track #4 is to provide essential

Rate's Impact on Chinese Trade Methodknowledge in international economics and to develop

An Empirical Analysis on the Financial Development in

studentsʼ research skills in international economics andthe Process of Yen Internationalization

related fields. Emphasis is placed on the advanced level of

A Financial Projection of the Public Pension in Japan:

theoretical and empirical studies in international trade andUnder Stochastic Models for Demographic andfinance.

Economic Variables

Area of Study

The Development and Current Status of Outward Direct

The track #4 covers the fields of international trade theory,

Investment of China

An Empirical Study on the Monetary Policy of China

Field Trip to Thailand

Joint Student Workshop at Thammasat University in Thailand

empirical studies in international trade, international
finance, and international macroeconomics. Topics
addressed in this track include theories of international
trade, international trade policy, globalisation strategies offirms, foreign direct investment, trade and theenvironment/natural resources, various issues ininternational finance, international monetary system,
prices and monetary policy, real exchange rates, economic
growth and development, and estimation of DSGE
models.

Joint Student Workshop at Gadjah Mada University, Indonesia

Studying German History in Heidelberg, Germany

Joint Student Workshop at Erasmus University in the Netherlands

11Voices from Students

Track #5

Ms. Bita Puspitasari(Indonesia, 2012‑2014 Masterʼs / Universitas Gadjah Mada, Indonesia)

Business Management &Accounting
Studies

Being admitted to the EA Programme, I am fascinated by how multidisciplinary
approaches are integrated in to the classroom discussions, thanks to the fact thatthe professors as well as the students come from different academic fields andbackground. The programme also provides extensive selection of classes, so I
challenge myself to take subjects on various fields like political economy ofagriculture, agribusiness, comparative industry policy, etc., most of which are completely new fields for abusiness major. The academic atmosphere indeed encourages me to learn actively, not only in the classrooms
but also through research, self-study, and discussions with friends and supportive supervisors. As a city, Kyoto
offers more than just the charm of tradition meeting modernity. This city particularly enchants me for its uniquecharacteristic regarding entrepreneurship and the development of small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), thefield in which I am currently pursuing my research. I have no doubt that all these academic, social, and culturalexperiences will benefit me in the future.

Management
Organisation
Accounting

Business management has become one of the critical

Mr. Wu Jiun Yan(Taiwan, 2017‑ Doctoral Programme)

technology, service innovation)

elements of contemporary economic society. At Kyoto

Marketing (marketing management, distribution channel

Universityʼs Graduate School of Economics we arrange theand management)

systematised curriculum that will be instrumental in

Accounting (ﬁnancial accounting, managerial accounting,learning updated approaches to behavioral aspects

management control, corporate governance)(corporate strategy, innovation and entrepreneurship),12

structural sides (organisational behavior and processes)

Learning Goals

and administrative factors (managerial and ﬁnancial

Given the ever-changing business dynamics of the global

accounting, and corporate governance) in an integrated

economy, the educational goal of the track on businessfashion. Holding its scope to be both global inmanagement and accounting is to teach the latest andgeographical coverage and ﬂexible in theoretical andcomprehensive knowledge on management andtechnical methodologies, the uniqueness of thisaccounting disciplines. Further, responding to the current

programme lies in its characteristic combination ofsocietal demand for speciﬁc expertise in professional

academic disciplines and practical applications.

management, students are expected to master thestate-of-the-art techniques in their specialized subjects.

Objectives
The track #5 on business management and accounting sets

Ongoing/Completed Masterʼs Research Projects

its ultimate goal to educate students to be well equipped

A Comparative Analysis on Institutional Conditions forwith the latest knowledge in business management andthe Development of Biotechnology Industries inaccounting that suits their individual and diﬀerent carrier

Coordinated and Liberal Market Economies-The Case ofgoals. Students aiming at start working for an established

Germany and the United Kingdom

business enterprise should value knowledge on strategic

On the Improvement of Ethics in Accounting andmanagement and organizational behavior. For others who

External Auditing

plan to found their own businesses the familiarity withElite Female University Students' Perceptions of Gender

entrepreneurship and innovation could be more valuable.

Inequality in Japanese Companies

Students aspiring to become an academic should be able

How Entrepreneur Establishments Are Created in Kyoto

to receive rigorous training in a scholarly discipline on

Family Control, Cash Flow and Capital Investment :which they would concentrate.

Empirical Evidence from China
The Establishment of Web Development Industry Culture

Area of Study

Alternative Policy Formation to Overcome theThis track on business management and accounting

Middle-income Trap of Emerging ASEAN Countries

includes the following areas of study:

The Career Experiences for Chinese Professional Woman

Strategic management (corporate strategy, international
management, entrepreneurship)
Organisational behavior (organisational behavior andprocesses, human resource management, networks andalliances)
Innovation (innovation management, innovation andWorking in Japan”

After working for several years in industry, I chose to go back to school and pursue the doctoral course of the EA
programme at Kyoto University. With its prestigious academic reputation in the world, Kyoto University and EA
programme provide an ideal environment to deepen my knowledge and explore my academic interests without
any boundaries. I am amazed at the diverse background of my fellow students, the wide selection of classes,
knowledgeable professors, as well as the supportive resources available. I have already noticed the rigorous
attitude towards conducting research with a good balance of academic freedom and emphasis on
multidisciplinary approaches. Moreover, the enthusiastic activities on the campus and abundant resources
offered will definitely not disappoint. In daily life, I feel the environment in Kyoto is one which allows us to be fully
immersed in studying, debating, or contemplating, and simply enjoying every moment. This goes without
mentioning the benefits of residing in Kyoto city, which further broadens my experience profoundly.

Voice from Faculty Member
Dr. Asli M. COLPAN, Professor
My research interests include corporate strategy, corporate governance, and especially the evolution of large
enterprises in industrial and emerging economies. I am currently working on of business groups, which are theamalgamations of legally-independent firms connected via formal and informal ties (such as the Samsung group,
Tata group and so on). In my classes, I take an international and comparative perspective and teach the strategy
and governance issues surrounding not only Japanese firms but also firms in other developed as well as
emerging nations.

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Voices from Students

Track #5

Ms. Bita Puspitasari(Indonesia, 2012‑2014 Masterʼs / Universitas Gadjah Mada, Indonesia)

Business Management &Accounting
Studies

Being admitted to the EA Programme, I am fascinated by how multidisciplinary
approaches are integrated in to the classroom discussions, thanks to the fact thatthe professors as well as the students come from different academic fields andbackground. The programme also provides extensive selection of classes, so I
challenge myself to take subjects on various fields like political economy ofagriculture, agribusiness, comparative industry policy, etc., most of which are completely new fields for abusiness major. The academic atmosphere indeed encourages me to learn actively, not only in the classrooms
but also through research, self-study, and discussions with friends and supportive supervisors. As a city, Kyoto
offers more than just the charm of tradition meeting modernity. This city particularly enchants me for its uniquecharacteristic regarding entrepreneurship and the development of small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), thefield in which I am currently pursuing my research. I have no doubt that all these academic, social, and culturalexperiences will benefit me in the future.

Management
Organisation
Accounting

Business management has become one of the critical

Mr. Wu Jiun Yan(Taiwan, 2017‑ Doctoral Programme)

technology, service innovation)

elements of contemporary economic society. At Kyoto

Marketing (marketing management, distribution channel

Universityʼs Graduate School of Economics we arrange theand management)

systematised curriculum that will be instrumental in

Accounting (ﬁnancial accounting, managerial accounting,learning updated approaches to behavioral aspects

management control, corporate governance)(corporate strategy, innovation and entrepreneurship),12

structural sides (organisational behavior and processes)

Learning Goals

and administrative factors (managerial and ﬁnancial

Given the ever-changing business dynamics of the global

accounting, and corporate governance) in an integrated

economy, the educational goal of the track on businessfashion. Holding its scope to be both global inmanagement and accounting is to teach the latest andgeographical coverage and ﬂexible in theoretical andcomprehensive knowledge on management andtechnical methodologies, the uniqueness of thisaccounting disciplines. Further, responding to the current

programme lies in its characteristic combination ofsocietal demand for speciﬁc expertise in professional

academic disciplines and practical applications.

management, students are expected to master thestate-of-the-art techniques in their specialized subjects.

Objectives
The track #5 on business management and accounting sets

Ongoing/Completed Masterʼs Research Projects

its ultimate goal to educate students to be well equipped

A Comparative Analysis on Institutional Conditions forwith the latest knowledge in business management andthe Development of Biotechnology Industries inaccounting that suits their individual and diﬀerent carrier

Coordinated and Liberal Market Economies-The Case ofgoals. Students aiming at start working for an established

Germany and the United Kingdom

business enterprise should value knowledge on strategic

On the Improvement of Ethics in Accounting andmanagement and organizational behavior. For others who

External Auditing

plan to found their own businesses the familiarity withElite Female University Students' Perceptions of Gender

entrepreneurship and innovation could be more valuable.

Inequality in Japanese Companies

Students aspiring to become an academic should be able

How Entrepreneur Establishments Are Created in Kyoto

to receive rigorous training in a scholarly discipline on

Family Control, Cash Flow and Capital Investment :which they would concentrate.

Empirical Evidence from China
The Establishment of Web Development Industry Culture

Area of Study

Alternative Policy Formation to Overcome theThis track on business management and accounting

Middle-income Trap of Emerging ASEAN Countries

includes the following areas of study:

The Career Experiences for Chinese Professional Woman

Strategic management (corporate strategy, international
management, entrepreneurship)
Organisational behavior (organisational behavior andprocesses, human resource management, networks andalliances)
Innovation (innovation management, innovation andWorking in Japan”

After working for several years in industry, I chose to go back to school and pursue the doctoral course of the EA
programme at Kyoto University. With its prestigious academic reputation in the world, Kyoto University and EA
programme provide an ideal environment to deepen my knowledge and explore my academic interests without
any boundaries. I am amazed at the diverse background of my fellow students, the wide selection of classes,
knowledgeable professors, as well as the supportive resources available. I have already noticed the rigorous
attitude towards conducting research with a good balance of academic freedom and emphasis on
multidisciplinary approaches. Moreover, the enthusiastic activities on the campus and abundant resources
offered will definitely not disappoint. In daily life, I feel the environment in Kyoto is one which allows us to be fully
immersed in studying, debating, or contemplating, and simply enjoying every moment. This goes without
mentioning the benefits of residing in Kyoto city, which further broadens my experience profoundly.

Voice from Faculty Member
Dr. Asli M. COLPAN, Professor
My research interests include corporate strategy, corporate governance, and especially the evolution of large
enterprises in industrial and emerging economies. I am currently working on of business groups, which are theamalgamations of legally-independent firms connected via formal and informal ties (such as the Samsung group,
Tata group and so on). In my classes, I take an international and comparative perspective and teach the strategy
and governance issues surrounding not only Japanese firms but also firms in other developed as well as
emerging nations.

13Dr. Tsilavo RALANDISON, Assistant Professor

Voices from Faculty Members
Dr. Takafumi KUROSAWA, Professor
I was trained as an economic and business historian, and my dissertation focused on the formation of
the cross-border economic region in Europe.
My English publications range broadly: exploring MNEs and political risk, industrial clusters, history ofindividual industries and industry policy which examine European and Japanese cases. Iʼm currently
leading a large-scale international research project on regional competitiveness, comparing industrial
history and the variety of economic development in Europe, North America and East Asia.

I am interested in doing research that contributes to knowledge about how to solve poverty and foodinsecurity in developing countries. While I was trained in agricultural economics, I also draw from othersubfields in economics to better understand these issues. Currently, I am doing research on agricultural
markets and farmersʼ organizations in Madagascar, and land governance in sub-Saharan Africa. In the
future, I hope to continue working on these topics and also to compare issues in different developing
countries. As for teaching, I am looking forward to exploring various aspects of field research withstudents who participate in my courses. Fieldwork can be a great way to better understand a problem
and to bridge the theory-practice gap. Even though it comes with a unique set of challenges, there aremany educational advantages to conducting fieldwork. I encourage students to do fieldwork if they
have an opportunity to do so.

Voice from Guest Professor
Dr. Ai HISANO, Senior Lecturer

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My research explores how firmsʼ interest in sensory appeals became a crucial part of corporate
strategies in a consumer-oriented economy from the late nineteenth century to today. With the rise of
consumer capitalism, there have been tremendous efforts across industries to shape the way people
experience their surrounding environments through gustatory, aural, tactile, olfactory, and visualsensation. This was a radical departure from a prior agrarian economy and the creation of the modern
world, which has a lasting impact on our everyday lives today. My current project examines theAmerican food industryʼs persistent attention to color from the late nineteenth to the late twentiethcentury. By analyzing the regulation, control, and presentation of color in the food industry, my researchlinks manufacturing and corporate marketing with business competition, government regulation, andbroader trends in consumption. In my course, I encourage students to explore social, cultural, political,
and environmental consequences of business activities from diverse aspects and to gain new
perspectives on their surrounding environments.

Dr. Jessica Duncan, Assistant Professor
Dr. Jessica Duncan
Assistant Professor, Rural Sociology Group, Wageningen University, The Netherlands
Course Title: Food Security GovernanceI found the students here to be very active. There was a clear effort on their part to not only understandwhat we were discussing but also to apply it. As a result, one of the challenges I faced was addressing
my Western bias. Most of my examples and the literature I draw from comes from Europe and North
America. When speaking to students and asking for feedback, it was clear that more Asian examples
would have helped to promote more discussion and greater understanding...

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Dr. Tsilavo RALANDISON, Assistant Professor

Voices from Faculty Members
Dr. Takafumi KUROSAWA, Professor
I was trained as an economic and business historian, and my dissertation focused on the formation of
the cross-border economic region in Europe.
My English publications range broadly: exploring MNEs and political risk, industrial clusters, history ofindividual industries and industry policy which examine European and Japanese cases. Iʼm currently
leading a large-scale international research project on regional competitiveness, comparing industrial
history and the variety of economic development in Europe, North America and East Asia.

I am interested in doing research that contributes to knowledge about how to solve poverty and foodinsecurity in developing countries. While I was trained in agricultural economics, I also draw from othersubfields in economics to better understand these issues. Currently, I am doing research on agricultural
markets and farmersʼ organizations in Madagascar, and land governance in sub-Saharan Africa. In the
future, I hope to continue working on these topics and also to compare issues in different developing
countries. As for teaching, I am looking forward to exploring various aspects of field research withstudents who participate in my courses. Fieldwork can be a great way to better understand a problem
and to bridge the theory-practice gap. Even though it comes with a unique set of challenges, there aremany educational advantages to conducting fieldwork. I encourage students to do fieldwork if they
have an opportunity to do so.

Voice from Guest Professor
Dr. Ai HISANO, Senior Lecturer

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My research explores how firmsʼ interest in sensory appeals became a crucial part of corporate
strategies in a consumer-oriented economy from the late nineteenth century to today. With the rise of
consumer capitalism, there have been tremendous efforts across industries to shape the way people
experience their surrounding environments through gustatory, aural, tactile, olfactory, and visualsensation. This was a radical departure from a prior agrarian economy and the creation of the modern
world, which has a lasting impact on our everyday lives today. My current project examines theAmerican food industryʼs persistent attention to color from the late nineteenth to the late twentiethcentury. By analyzing the regulation, control, and presentation of color in the food industry, my researchlinks manufacturing and corporate marketing with business competition, government regulation, andbroader trends in consumption. In my course, I encourage students to explore social, cultural, political,
and environmental consequences of business activities from diverse aspects and to gain new
perspectives on their surrounding environments.

Dr. Jessica Duncan, Assistant Professor
Dr. Jessica Duncan
Assistant Professor, Rural Sociology Group, Wageningen University, The Netherlands
Course Title: Food Security GovernanceI found the students here to be very active. There was a clear effort on their part to not only understandwhat we were discussing but also to apply it. As a result, one of the challenges I faced was addressing
my Western bias. Most of my examples and the literature I draw from comes from Europe and North
America. When speaking to students and asking for feedback, it was clear that more Asian examples
would have helped to promote more discussion and greater understanding...

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LIST of Courses
International Course for East Asia Sustainable Economic Development Studies 2018-2019 Academic Year

Core Courses
Field Research in Japan A/B

Comparative Industry Policy Studies

Research Design A/B

Comparative Business Ethics

Introduction to East Asian Economies

Academic Writing & Discussion

Firms and Industrial Organization in Japan

Introduction to Field Research Methods

Microeconomics

Accounting

Macroeconomics

Qualitative Research Methods

Political Economy

Advanced Courses A

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Japanese Economic History

Corporate Finance and Capital Markets

Econometric Analysis of Asian Economies

Governance, Risk Management & Compliance

Econometric Analysis of Developing Economies

Readings on Institutional Economics

Contemporary Japanese Industry Studies

Readings on International Economics

Contemporary Chinese Economy Studies

Comparative History of Economic Policy A

International Political Economy of Agriculture

Readings on Organizational Behaviour

International Agribusiness Studies

Readings on Human Resources

International Finance Theory

Environmental Economics

International Trade Theory

Geopolitical Economy of Development

Development Economics 1/2

Industries & Global Competition

Environmental Economic Studies

Overseas Field Research

Sustainable Development Studies

InternshipStudy of Developing Economies

Sustainable Industry Development

Comparative Development Studies

Inclusive Rural Development

International Business and Nation States

International Development Assistance Policy

Historical Approaches to Business and Economics A

Business and the Global Economy

Strategic Management

Multiple Research Perspectives on Management

Advanced Courses B (only for doctoral program)
Field Research in East Asia

GSE Seminar

Field Research in Europe

Academic Career Training

Advanced Academic Writing

International Academic Presentation

Seifuso Villa, Kyoto University（Tangible Cultural Assets）

LIST of Courses
International Course for East Asia Sustainable Economic Development Studies 2018-2019 Academic Year

Core Courses
Field Research in Japan A/B

Comparative Industry Policy Studies

Research Design A/B

Comparative Business Ethics

Introduction to East Asian Economies

Academic Writing & Discussion

Firms and Industrial Organization in Japan

Introduction to Field Research Methods

Microeconomics

Accounting

Macroeconomics

Qualitative Research Methods

Political Economy

Advanced Courses A

16

Japanese Economic History

Corporate Finance and Capital Markets

Econometric Analysis of Asian Economies

Governance, Risk Management & Compliance

Econometric Analysis of Developing Economies

Readings on Institutional Economics

Contemporary Japanese Industry Studies

Readings on International Economics

Contemporary Chinese Economy Studies

Comparative History of Economic Policy A

International Political Economy of Agriculture

Readings on Organizational Behaviour

International Agribusiness Studies

Readings on Human Resources

International Finance Theory

Environmental Economics

International Trade Theory

Geopolitical Economy of Development

Development Economics 1/2

Industries & Global Competition

Environmental Economic Studies

Overseas Field Research

Sustainable Development Studies

InternshipStudy of Developing Economies

Sustainable Industry Development

Comparative Development Studies

Inclusive Rural Development

International Business and Nation States

International Development Assistance Policy

Historical Approaches to Business and Economics A

Business and the Global Economy

Strategic Management

Multiple Research Perspectives on Management

Advanced Courses B (only for doctoral program)
Field Research in East Asia

GSE Seminar

Field Research in Europe

Academic Career Training

Advanced Academic Writing

International Academic Presentation

Seifuso Villa, Kyoto University（Tangible Cultural Assets）

International Graduate Programme

EAST ASIA SUSTAINABLE
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STUDIES

2 YEAR MASTERʼS PROGRAMME ＋ 3 YEAR DOCTORAL PROGRAMMEC O N T A C T

We welcome ambitious students who seek to acquire and develop• Advanced academic knowledge and practical skills• International comparative perspectives• Multidisciplinary and critical sense of reality

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to contribute to sustainable development of Asia and the World!!

E-mail: eac @ econ.kyoto-u.ac.jp
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Prof. dr. Go YANO --- yano @ econ.kyoto-u.ac.jp
Address:
Yoshida Honmachi, Sakyo-ku, Kyoto 606-8501, JAPANTEL: +81-75-753-3476 FAX: +81-75-753-3476[ Graduate School of Economics ] http://www.econ.kyoto-u.ac.jp/en/[ East Asia Course ] http://www.econ.kyoto-u.ac.jp/kueac/
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