## Skills to be Attained

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### GRIPS — National Graduate Institute for Policy Studies, Graduate School of Policy Studies
- Acquire a solid theoretical understanding of core economic subjects such as macroeconomics, microeconomics, and econometrics, which serves as foundations for analyzing practical policy issues and conducting research.
- Enhance expertise in a wide range of economic policy issues of interest, which include monetary policy, financial markets, fiscal policy, economic development, climate change, and political economy.
- Learn the experience of policy design in developed countries, particularly Japan, and in other developng countries by going through case-studies and benefitting from the instructors' actual experience in the policy-making process.
- Acquire knowledge and skills in data sciences, which includes using relevant softwares (e.g., Stata, Eviews, R, Python), collecting and processing data, and applying modern techniques such as machine learning.
- Learn how to write academic papers, which includes understanding the basic structure of thesis/policy paper, the issue of plagiarism, and rules for citation.
- Learn how to orally present results, which includes creating powerful slides, conveying main messages effectively, and handling questions in a professional fashion.

### HIT — Hitotsubashi University, School of International and Public Policy
- Acquire expertise in economics to understand and analyze complex policy issues.
- Be trained to apply economic knowledge to address real-world policy challenges effectively.
- Gain proficiency in data science and learn to use analytical tools for practical policy applications.
- Develop practical skills needed to design, implement, and evaluate effective public policies.

### IUJ — International University of Japan, Graduate School of International Relations
- Analytical Skills
  - Curriculum designed to enable JISPA scholars to become well-trained macroeconomists equipped with analytical thinking skills required for the field.
  - Develop and strengthen abilities to conceptualize, design, and carry out impactful research projects using the logic and models of macroeconomics.
- Research Skills
  - Gain skills necessary to conduct research and write theses under the supervision of IDP/MPP faculty through rigorous coursework and advanced seminars.
- Computational Skills
  - Emphasis on computational proficiency for analyzing large datasets using advanced methodologies.
  - Practical experience with industry-standard software tools such as Stata, Python, and R.
  - Applications include econometric modeling, data mining, and the use of machine learning techniques in policy evaluation.
- Communication Skills and Leadership
  - Courses specifically designed to enhance communication and leadership.
  - Opportunities to present research through student-organized events to refine ability to convey complex economic concepts to diverse stakeholders.
- Language Skills
  - Center for Language Education and Research (CLEAR) provides language training through the English Language Program (ELP) and the Japanese Language Program (JLP).
  - ELP focuses on improving English proficiency for course participation and enhancing research paper writing, oral presentation, and group discussion skills.
  - Intensive English Program (IEP) offers intermediate- to advanced-level English training for incoming students or professionals needing immersive English training for international work assignments.
  - First-year students can take Academic English courses to build a foundation for graduate studies.
  - Second-year students can take specialized courses such as English for Research Writing and English for Thesis Writing to prepare for writing the MA thesis or Research Report.
  - Both first- and second-year students can take the Academic English Literacy course to enhance debate and written argumentation skills.

### UTokyo — University of Tokyo, Graduate School of Public Policy
- Policy analysis and evidence-based policymaking: acquire current academic knowledge and analytical skills to identify and address macroeconomic policy challenges in their countries and engage in evidence-based policymaking.
- Macroeconomic management and policy implementation: attain practical knowledge about monetary and fiscal policy, international finance, financial regulations, trade policy, and development strategy and apply this knowledge within the context of their own countries.
- Governance and institutional building: familiarize with public governance issues, legal systems, and institutional frameworks to help shape effective economic policymaking and implementation processes.
- Communication, negotiation, and leadership skills: develop ability to communicate and negotiate effectively with domestic and international stakeholders involved in policymaking and implementation; cultivate leadership skills to take on significant roles in respective organizations.
- Cross-cultural and global perspectives: gain a global perspective by interacting with peers from diverse national, cultural, academic, and professional backgrounds.

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