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Modes of Training
Our program is composed of various modes of training: lectures, individual supervision, practicum, and field trips. We believe that a mix of approaches to learning and development helps enhance our program by enabling students to learn by themselves, with instructors and from each other.
Modes of Training
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Lectures
Most courses are given in the form of lectures. Our lecture classes (modules) run with an average of five students – small enough to encourage questions and discussions.
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Individual Supervision
This is an essential training mode for thesis preparation, with required Thesis 1 (A) and (B) courses, as well as optional meetings held outside regular classroom hours by appointment.
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Practicum
The customs practicum features lectures, workshops, and seminars, and involves visits to regional customs, policy implementation/enforcement, examination, and other management issues. The practicum also involves the presentation of a paper and an additional opportunity to attend workshops led by the Japanese Customs teaching staff.
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Field Trips
During the field trips, scholars visit private firms, public offices, and cultural sites to acquire practical knowledge and a feeling for the Japanese economy and society. In the program, we try to present scholars with the contrasting realities of the Japanese economy.
Academic Curriculum and Courses in 2026
The following courses are offered during 2026-2027. Please bear the notes in mind as follows;
| Course Title | Credit | Semester | Instructor |
| <Strategic Management> | |||
| Competitive Strategy Ⅰ | 2 | Spring | Naoto Nadayama |
| Competitive Strategy Ⅱ | 2 | Autumn | Naoto Nadayama |
| Management Ⅰ | 2 | Spring | Jiro Usugami |
| Management Ⅱ | 2 | Autumn | Jiro Usugami |
| Organizational Management Ⅰ | 2 | Spring | Kyoko Kato |
| Organizational Management Ⅱ | 2 | Autumn | Kyoko Kato |
| HRM & Leadership I | 2 | Spring | Yukiko Nakagawa |
| HRM & Leadership Ⅱ | 2 | Autumn | Yukiko Nakagawa |
| <Intellectual Property Rights> | |||
| Intellectual Property Rights Ⅰ | 2 | Spring | Tatsuya Saito/Tomoyuki Kanai/Ai Nemoto |
| Intellectual Property Rights Ⅱ | 2 | Autumn | Tatsuya Saito/Tomoyuki Kanai/Ai Nemoto |
| IPR Enforcement at the Border | 2 | Spring | Yukiko Sakurai |
| Copyright Law | 2 | Spring | Daiki Ishikawa/Atsushi Okada |
| <Customs Administration> | |||
| Practicum in Customs Administration | 2 | Spring | Yoshihiro Kosaka |
| Customs Law | 2 | Spring | Jitsuya Hasegawa |
| Customs Tariff Law | 2 | Spring | Jitsuya Hasegawa |
| Customs Reforms & Modernization | 2 | Autumn | Yuko Tsuda/Takemasa Murayama |
| <Research Methodology> | |||
| Master's Thesis Ⅰ (A) *Required | 2 | Spring | Usugami/Nadayama/Nakagawa/Kato |
| Master's Thesis Ⅰ (B) *Required | 2 | Autumn | Usugami/Nadayama/Nakagawa/Kato |
| Statistical Analysis | 2 | Spring | Michiko Miyamoto |
| Academic Writing | 2 | Spring | Andrea Corina Cinteza |
| Writing the Research Paper | 2 | Autumn | Andrea Corina Cinteza |
| Japanese language | No credit | Spring & Autumn | Yuko Harada |
01. A minimum of 30 credits is required to graduate.
02. Master's Thesis I (A) & I (B) are compulsory to write the thesis under a supervisor whom students are required to choose from the full-time faculty members (Kyoko Kato / Naoto Nadayama / Yukiko Nakagawa) upon respective research themes.
03. Japanese language courses (non-credit) are offered both in Spring and Autumn semesters.
Academic Calendar
2026-2027 Academic Year
Spring
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April 1
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Entrance Ceremony Academic Orientation/Master Thesis Orientation
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Medical Check-up
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April 6
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Spring Semester Begins
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April 15
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Course Registration of the First Semester Ends
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July 31
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Spring Semester Ends
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August 1 - September 12
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Summer Break
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Autumn
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September 14
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Autumn Semester Begins
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September 24
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Course Registration of the Second Semester Ends
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End of September or Early October
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Interim Presentation
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October 30- November 1
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Aoyama Campus Festival
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December 23 - January 7
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Winter Break
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January 8
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Autumn Semester Resumes
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Late January
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Submission of Master's Thesis
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February 3
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Autumn Semester Ends
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February 3
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Spring Break Begins
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End of February
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Final Presentation and Defense
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March 27
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Graduation Ceremony
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Thesis titles of the academic year 2025-2026 graduates
For your reference, the following is a list of thesis titles during the academic year 2025-2026.
- 01.An Exploration of the Determinants Impacting Extended Clearance Durations for Imports in Bangladesh Zahedi Md. Shayekh Arefin
- 02.The Influence of Communication and Support on Organizational Restructuring and Performance: A Case Study of Botswana Unified Revenue Service Mannathoko Kutlo
- 03.Mapping Narriers and Facilitators in IPR Border Enforcement: Leveraging Blockchain and Machine Learning for Stronger IPR Border Enforcement in India Menon Balasubramanyan Ramachandran
- 04.The Influence of Strategic Public-Private Collaboration on the Effectiveness of Intellectual Property Rights Enforcement at Kenya's One-Stop Border Posts Chepkole Gideon Koech
- 05.Strategic Management and Its Impact on Customs Enforcement Performance in Mauritius. Bansroy Moonish
- 06.Exploring the Link Between Organizational Change and Human Resource Management in the Public Sector: A Study of the Pakistan Customs Service Sikandar Aasma
- 07.The Influence of Job Rotation on Employee Performance by Examining the Meditation Role of Job Satisfaction and Job Motivation: An Empirical Study of Sri Lanka Customs Abhayawardana Neththasinghe Mudiyanselage Chandima Sumal Sri
- 08.Complexities in Safeguarding Intellectual Property Rights in Food Products: Focus on Trademarks and Geographical Indications at Ports of entry in Zimbabwe Sharara Angeline Hazvinei