For those opting to write the Master’s Thesis

Path to M.A.

October of the 1st year

• The advisor of each student is chosen by the department. The student shall download, fill out, and submit the questionnaire on his/her interests and preferred approach by .
• The student choosing this option must complete 32 credits, including 8 credits of Seminars (Ⅰa & Ⅰb and Ⅱa & Ⅱb). The student decides which courses to take according to the guidance of the advisor. The student must submit the course registration application form to the Graduate School Affairs Office, and register for courses using the Educational Affairs Information System during the period.

November of the 1st year

Students must consult their advisors and elect the Thesis option by .

From Fall semester of the 1st year through Spring semester of the 2nd year

The student develops his/her research proposal and carries out the research under the guidance of the advisor.

Spring semester of the 2nd year

The student presents his/her interim progress report (open to all faculty and students of the Economics department.) No grade is assigned. The advisor considers the report and decides what guidance is needed. Obviously, at this stage the student should have made substantial progress and be nearing completion of their thesis.

June of the 2nd year

The student who has acquired 16 credits by the end of first year submits a Master’s thesis in June of the 2nd year.

July of the 2nd year

A committee of three persons will be formed which is comprised of the main advisor and two other members of the Economics faculty. They will assess the thesis and give the student an oral exam on the contents of the thesis in July of the second year. After successful completion of thesis and oral defense, a copy of the thesis will be held at the university.

Conditions for Writing a Master’s Thesis

Students who have been enrolled in the International M.A. Program for more than a year and have acquired 16 credits by the end of first year are qualified to submit a Master’s thesis. Students must submit theses by .

Master’s Thesis

A master’s thesis must contain the student’s original contribution to the relevant literature.

The Defense of a Master’s Thesis

The committee of three will assess the thesis and give the student an oral exam on the contents of the thesis in July of the second year.

Admission to the International Ph.D. Program

Those wishing to go on to the International Ph.D. Program in Economics must apply for admission by the standard web application method. The application fee will be waived.