Curriculum(Master's Program)
We are living in a connected world which faces a growing number of global issues; these are issues that no single state can cope with alone. The global pandemic, climate change, refugees and migration, terrorism, and natural disaster are all global issues that require dialogue and close cooperation between various national and international actors. Our Master of International Relations degree is designed to train future leaders, who are equipped with the skills and expertise to address pressing global challenges which cut across politics, economic development, culture, and society.
Courses offered in Japanese /
Courses offered in English
GSIR offers Japanese-based and English-based programs.
* Admitted students are affiliated only with their program and not with any particular cluster.
* Students may take courses from any cluster.
* Not all courses are offered every year. Please confirm the exact information at the orientation after enrollment.
International Relations Program
(Japanese-Based Program)
- Global Government Cluster
- Sustainable Development Cluster
- Culture, Society and Media Cluster
Global International Relations Program
(English-Based Program)
- Global Governance Cluster
- Sustainable Development Cluster
- Culture, Society and Media Cluster
- Global Japanese Studies Cluster
Global International Relations Program
(English-Based Program)
Global Governance Cluster
Designed to give students the opportunity to learn a variety of theoretical and practical approaches to understanding international politics, comparative politics, international laws, and peace and security studies. Students will learn about international policymaking and will be expected to develop their own policy visions aimed at promoting global peace and prosperity.
Sustainable Development Cluster
Designed to assist students in gaining a well-rounded academic knowledge which draws from disciplines such as international cooperation, economic theories, and economics. Students also develop practical skills in policy development and evaluation, which will assist them in contributing to sustainable development and prosperity in the developed and developing parts of the world.
Culture, Society and Media Cluster
Designed to provide students with a theoretical understanding of cultural and social studies and key concepts in media and cultural studies. Students gain a well-balanced and systematic knowledge of a wide range of global cultural and social issues concerning ethnicity, race, migration, as well as popular culture and media and cultural industries, and public diplomacy.
Global Japanese Studies Cluster
Designed to allow students with a particular interest in Japan to take courses which will not only strengthen their knowledge of Japan and its international relations but also expand their horizons by offering a variety of perspectives including Global Governance, Economics and Sustainable Development, and Culture, Society and Media. This cluster will both provide foundational and advanced knowledge of Japan's international outlook, and how the rest of the world has viewed Japan.
Cross Registration System
We have an unique curriculum that allows students to take courses offered in the other program too.
- International Relations Program
(Japanese-Based Program) - Global International Relations Program
(English-Based Program)