Center for Evidence-based Policy
Education of OSIPP
About Research and Student Life
Learning data analysis
At OSIPP, members of the Center for Evidence-Based Policy Making (CEPO) offer several courses designed so that even those without prior knowledge of data analysis can participate with confidence. The programs are carefully designed to make practical content easy to understand, and include courses such as the following:
- Statistics
- Econometrics
- Programming and Data Management
- Research and Field Experiment Design Methods
- Economic Theory(Microeconomics, Macroeconomics, International Economics, Public Economics, Behavioral Economics, Political Economy, etc.)
Important OSIPP Courses for Evidence-Based Policy Making
Social Science Research Methods
Econometric Analysis I
Econometric Analysis II
Data Management & Analysis
Calculus and Matrix Analysis
Microeconomic Analysis I
Microeconomic Analysis II(Game theory)
Macroeconomic Analysis
Econometric Methods
Advanced Econometric Methods
Microeconomic Theory
Macroeconomic Theory
Key Points for Obtaining a Master’s or Doctoral Degree Under the Supervision of CEPO Faculty Members
From Research Student to Master's Program
You can use your status as a research student as preparation for entering a master’s program. By coming to Japan as a research student, you can take courses such as research proposal writing workshops and introductory economics courses, and then apply for the OSIPP master’s program entrance examination. Although this does not guarantee admission, it can help you develop the skills necessary to obtain a master’s degree at OSIPP.
From Master's Student to P.h.D Student
To enroll in the OSIPP doctoral program and become a student supervised by CEPO faculty members, it is important to acquire the essential skills required for conducting research in Evidence-Based Policy Making and to demonstrate the ability to write academic papers. In particular, CEPO faculty members place great importance on academic performance in Microeconomics, Macroeconomics, and Econometrics. The course requirements for these subjects may vary depending on the supervisor. Please consult your prospective supervisor regarding the specific requirements for becoming a doctoral student.
