Graduate School of International Development (GSID) is a
Faculty
Faculty may refer to:
* Faculty (academic staff), the academic staff of a university (North American usage)
* Faculty (division), a division within a university (usage outside of the United States)
* Faculty (instrument)
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of
Nagoya University
, abbreviated to or NU, is a Japanese national research university located in Chikusa-ku, Nagoya. It was the seventh Imperial University in Japan, one of the first five Designated National University and selected as a Top Type university of T ...
. It pursues a mission of cultivating courageous intellectuals by addressing global issues through innovative thinking based on a sustainable
social science perspective. This is accomplished through the following three objectives:
1) Promote empirical research based on social science theories and methods that can inform the policy-making and implementation processes of the international community, governments, and civil society; 2) Train professionals who can contribute to state- or community-building cooperation with the international community and with a full understanding of national and local realities; and 3) Expand our worldwide network with governments, universities, and international organizations through research and teaching in order to realize sustainable development and just societies on the global level.
GSID offers a master's and doctoral degree through its Department of International Development and Cooperation. There are five degree programs:
* Economic Development Policy and Management
* Peace and Governance
* Inclusive Society and State
* Education and Human Resource Development
* Poverty and Social Policy
Additionally, there is a special program for Global Business Professionals, which is a one-year master's program.
References
External links
GSID website
University departments in Japan
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