Program in brief

Educates individuals to research and analyze real-world policy issues

• Program Director: Professor Roberto Leon-Gonzalez
• Associate Director: Professor Ponpoje Porapakkarm
• Degrees Offered:
  • Ph.D. in Public Economics
  • Ph.D. in Development Economics
  • Ph.D. in International Economics
  • MA in Public Economics
  • MA in Development Economics
  • MA in International Economics
• Scholarship(for International Students Only):
  • Japanese Government (Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology [MEXT])
• Language of Instruction: English
• Time Schedule
  • Program duration…5 years* (2-year master and 3-year doctoral courses)
  • Enrollment…October*
  • Graduation…September*
    *May vary according to student’s ability and academic background

• How to Apply

The Policy Analysis Program (PA) is a program launched in 2008. The program prepares individuals to conduct high level research and to analyze actual policy issues, both theoretically and empirically. To this end, the program requires students to engage in economics and econometrics coursework in the early stages.

Target Group

Those who hold a bachelor’s and/or master’s degree and are interested in pursuing a career as researcher and analyst of public economics, development economics, and/or international economics are welcome to apply.

Program Design

The Policy Analysis Program (PA) is a 5-year program (master’s and doctoral courses integrated into one program) designed to cultivate scholars who are professional at both theoretical and empirical policy research, utilizing advanced economic methodologies. The program ensures a solid education in microeconomics, macroeconomics, and econometrics while offering a diverse array of field courses for students to develop specialized skills and knowledge for their research.

Program Highlights:
(1) The standard program duration is five years (2-year master’s and 3-years doctoral courses). However, candidates with a master’s degree in relevant fields may be eligible for credit transfers, potentially shortening the time to a minimum of three years after enrollment.
(2) Upon completing the foundational coursework in microeconomics, macroeconomics, and econometrics, students are eligible to start their research projects after successfully passing the Qualifying Examination.
(3) The program provides a diverse selection of field courses — including environmental economics, development economics, household economics, etc. — aimed at enhancing the students' specific research capabilities and knowledge.
(4) A series of seminars and workshops are available, providing students with the opportunity to learn from and interact with established researchers across various research areas.
(5) Student workshops are conducted to enhance presentation skills, with constructive feedback provided by faculty members and peer students.
(6) Graduates of the program have gone on to positions as university professors, researchers/economists at international organizations, and high-level roles such as economists/senior analysts/division directors at central banks and other government sectors.

Policy Analysis Curriculum 2024/2025
(as of October 2024)

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Faculty involved in the supervision of PhD students in the Policy Analysis program