Social and Economic Sciences

Major in Social and Economic Sciences

This major course aims at studying the social and economic problems in a scientific and engineering-based manner, understanding the structure of social and economic systems and the conditions under which they work properly, and identifying social and economic problems and learning the appropriate policies for solving them.

Policies of general education

This major course uses mainly economics, statistics and game theory for analyzing theoretically and demonstratively diverse problems in global, public and strategic action systems as well as in quantitative finance. This approach can be further enriched through studies of psychology, sociology, public administration and decision-making theory.

Needs of the times

As Japan is looked upon today as the world's second largest economic power, the development of its economy is expected to have significant effects on other countries in the world. The improved distribution of its resources and the realization of a well-balanced economic growth are expected to contribute to economic development among developed and developing countries and to play an important role in promoting specialization among the countries in the world. Japan has recognized the importance of strengthening relations with other countries, and the elimination of economic and political frictions with other countries is necessary to ensure growth of the Japanese economy. Clarifying the basic mechanisms that would work in an increasingly complicated society and economy and the characteristics of the social environment that supports them and finding various measures for facilitating operation are vital to meeting the demands of our country and the rest of the world.

Policies of practical training

What is common to these fields is that emphasis is placed on scientific and engineering-based approaches, the examples of which include quantitative analysis using statistical methods and theoretical analysis using mathematical methods, as well as the utilization of quantitative and qualitative information through the latest computer networks. Appropriate guidance is provided for these through lectures, practical training and seminars.

Career pursued after graduation

By understanding problem areas and undergoing practical training, students learn to identify problems and to clarify the backgrounds and fundamental principles underlying them, as well as the appropriate measures for coping with them in relation to the various tasks they will be faced with in the real society after graduation. Such understanding and experience will enable students to properly address tasks in the real society, whether in the private or public sector, in the future. Many graduates have chosen to work for major city banks and other private financial institutions, as well as leading manufacturers and trading firms. Many of them are also active as class I and II national public servants and high-level local civil servants.