Program Overview

Introduction to the University Program

The university program, known as 開発科学専攻 (Development Science), aims to cultivate professionals who can contribute to the sustainable development of developing countries from social, economic, and environmental perspectives. These professionals will be equipped to work in international organizations, aid agencies, government administration, and research institutions.

Program Overview

The program encompasses various subjects, including economic development, political society, peace, environmental management, social capital development, and biological resource development. It provides a systematic and efficient education and research experience that integrates social sciences and natural sciences.

Development Policy Course

The Development Policy Course focuses on analyzing policy issues in developing countries, such as economic development, poverty reduction, and environmental conservation. Through theoretical and empirical analysis, students will acquire the skills to develop policy implications for sustainable development and conduct policy planning and evaluation.

Development Technology Course

The Development Technology Course educates students on various technologies for sustainable development, with a global perspective and regional environmental knowledge. The course covers topics such as disaster prevention, urban and regional planning, ocean development and utilization, environmental monitoring, ecosystem conservation and management, and biological resource development and utilization, with a focus on Asia and other developing regions.

Peace and Coexistence Course

The Peace and Coexistence Course explores ways to prevent and resolve conflicts, build peace, and ensure human security and coexistence through international and regional cooperation. The course includes field training in post-conflict regions and collaborative research with international organizations.

Research Areas

The program covers a wide range of research areas, including:

• Economic development
• Political society
• Peace and conflict resolution
• Environmental management
• Social capital development
• Biological resource development
  • Disaster prevention
  • Urban and regional planning
  • Ocean development and utilization
  • Environmental monitoring
  • Ecosystem conservation and management
  • Biological resource development and utilization