Graduate School of International Development

Graduate School of International Development (GSID) is a Faculty of Nagoya University, founded in 1991. It pursues a mission of encouraging intellectuals to address 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, with a full understanding of national and local realities; and
3. Expand [the university's] worldwide network with governments, universities, and international organizations through research and teaching to realize sustainable development and just societies on a global level.

GSID offers master's and doctoral degrees 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.

External links

• GSID website