Program Overview

International Joint Master Degree Program in Global Markets, Local Creativities

The Graduate School of Economics, Kyoto University launched a new graduate program, “International Joint Master Degree Program in Global Markets, Local Creativities,” in September 2021. This is a two-year master’s degree program in which students study at the University of Glasgow (UK), the University of Barcelona (Spain), and Kyoto University (Japan). Upon completion of the jointly established degree program, graduates will receive a single joint degree conferred by the three universities.

Program Overview

• Major: International Joint Master Degree Program in Global Markets, Local Creativities
• Degree award: International Master in Global Markets, Local Creativities
• Academic field: Diverse interdisciplinary fields of business history, business administration, economics (international management, industrial theory, etc.), sociology (urban and rural sociology, etc.), political economy, etc.
• Duration: Two years
  • 6 months at the University of Glasgow
  • 6 months at the University of Barcelona
  • 12 months at Kyoto University
• Start date: September
• Enrollment limits: Eight (8) students
• Language: All classes are offered in English

Graduation Requirements

• Acquisition of 120 ECTS (or more)
• Completion of a master’s thesis under the guidance of supervisors
• Defense of the master’s thesis

Program Structure

All students spend the first semester at the University of Glasgow, move to the University of Barcelona for the second semester, and spend the third and fourth semesters at Kyoto University for one year. The joint degree involving Kyoto University is study track D.

Additional Information

The GLOCAL program aims to provide students with interdisciplinary and international academic training and practical skills through the complementary and interdisciplinary expertise, resources, and networks of seven leading universities in seven innovative cities. The program is part of an integrated international program called “GLOCAL,” which is comprised of a seven-university consortium.