ONOJIMA Makoto
Nurturing Well-Rounded Specialists to Tackle the Challenges of Contemporary Society
Modern society faces an array of complex challenges, including poverty, inequality, and international conflicts. Addressing these issues requires a broad perspective, deep knowledge across disciplines, and the ability to analyze problems from multiple angles. The Faculty of Political Science and Economics is committed to cultivating “well-rounded specialists” who can meet these challenges head-on—this is the foundation of our curriculum policy.
In an era of rapid social change, we also emphasize the importance of “nurturing the individual,” fostering independent and self-reliant individuals who can fully realize their potential.
Our faculty is composed of three closely related departments: Political Science, Economics, and Local Governance(Policy Studies※). Each of these fields is deeply interconnected. For instance, in the Department of Political Science, an understanding of economics is essential alongside political science and public administration. In the Department of Economics, political and sociological perspectives are necessary to grasp the dynamics of the economy. The Department of Local Governance(Policy Studies※) takes on the diverse challenges of “local communities” through an interdisciplinary and hands-on approach. In all departments, knowledge from philosophy, ethics, history, business administration, and the natural sciences is also essential.
Our curriculum is designed to allow students to study a wide range of subjects across departmental boundaries. One of the defining features—and greatest strengths—of studying in the Faculty of Political Science and Economics is that students can develop both a broad perspective and deep specialization.
Moreover, in the society of tomorrow, global awareness and the ability to adapt to the rapidly advancing digital world are indispensable. Our faculty has long prioritized global education, offering some of the university’s top study abroad programs. These include a double degree program with Thammasat University in Thailand, the on-campus Advanced Communicative English (ACE) program, and the Global Career Development (GCD) program, all of which are designed to equip students with practical skills to succeed on the global stage.
On the digital front, in addition to courses in statistics and other quantitative subjects, students can take information-related courses offered across the university. They may also aim to complete the Ministry of Education–certified “MDash Literacy” program (Approved Program for Mathematics, Data Science and AI Smart Higher Education).
Through these diverse faculty- and university-wide programs, we support students as they work toward their goals. Students who have not yet decided on a specific path will discover new interests and possibilities through the faculty’s wide-ranging curriculum.
Let’s build the skills necessary to shape the future—together in the Faculty of Political Science and Economics. We look forward to supporting your journey.
※We plan to start to accept applications for Department of Policy Studies from 2026.
The name of Department and other planning are subject to change.