International Cooperation Policy Ritsumeikan Asia Pacific University (APU)

Overview

Graduates of International Cooperation Policy Master's program from Ritsumeikan Asia Pacific University (APU) work in industries in or dealing with the Asia Pacific region, national and local governments in Japan and around the world.

Key Facts

As the program attracts students of diverse backgrounds from all over the world, students easily develop extensive personal networks during their course of studies. Such networks serve as valuable assets even after graduation. Graduates of this program work in industries in or dealing with the Asia Pacific region, national and local governments in Japan and around the world, development agencies and other regional and international organizations.

Divisions:

• International Public Administration (IPA)

The International Public Administration (IPA) division is aimed at providing knowledge and skills to those who are interested in pursuing an advanced career in national and international governmental organizations.

• Sustainability Science (SS)

- Includes the Dual-Degree IMAT Program (one year in Japan, one year in Germany!)The Sustainability Science (SS) division focuses on the application of science for achieving the goals of sustainable development. This division analyzes the planning and implementation of policies and actions that deal with the relationship between society and nature with the ultimate goal to create a sustainable future for all.

• Tourism and Hospitality (TH) 

Tourism is a fast-growing economic sector that transforms societies and communities in the Asia Pacific region. The Tourism and Hospitality (TH) division look at various aspects of mass tourism and alternative tourism, as well as the economic, social, cultural, and environmental impacts of tourism on societies and communities.

• Development Economics (DE)

The Development Economics (DE) division is aimed at those who are interested in the socio-economic issues of the developing world. The study in this division enables students to improve their critical and analytical skills in many areas of development economics, including industrial development, social development, political development, rural development, and poverty alleviation. Students are also able to enhance their professional and practical skills related to international development.