Curriculum

The GCP offers the following program courses, as well as additional elective courses. The latter includes Area Studies, Professional Reading and Discussion, Professional Writing, Professional Presentation and Debate, Internships and courses offered by other graduate programs at Ritsumeikan University and Kansai Four-University Consortium Courses. More information on elective courses will be provided during orientation.

2011 GCP Online Syllabi can be referred from the Link

Global Cooperation Program Course Listing

Asia-Pacific Relations	Cross-Cultural Communication	Development Strategies
East Asian Studies	Environmental Economics and Policy	Global Citizenship and Peace
Globalization and Gender	International Law of Peace	International Organizations
International Political Economy	International Relations	Introduction to Peace Studies
Japan and the West	Japanese Economy	Japanese Politics & Foreign Policy
Macro Economics	Micro Economics	NGO and Development
Peace-Building and Preventive Diplomacy	Regional Sustainable Development	Social Development
Socio-Cultural Studies	South Asian Studies	South East Asian Studies
Sustainable Governance and Policy Information	Special Studies on Global Cooperation I	International Organizations Seminar (Starting from 2012)

At least of 30 credits of approved coursework must be completed in two or more years of study.Submission of thesis and a pass of an oral defense are also required to complete the Master's Degree.
The school confers a Master's Degree to those who have successfully completed all program requirements.

Internships	150～300 hours (more than 20 days)	2 Credits
	301～450 hours (more than 40 days)	4 Credits
	451～600 hours (more than 60 days)	6 Credits
	Over 601 hours (more than 80 days)	8 Credits

Advanced Seminar & Thesis

In the Advanced Seminar, students work on a master's thesis under the close guidance and training received from their academic advisors, while drawing or the knowledge and abilities acquired through course work.

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