Master in Foreign Service Sub-Program (Global Governance)

The Foreign Service Sub-Program in Global Governance is a master's degree course at Hitotsubashi University, delivered in English over two years with enrollment beginning in September. Hitotsubashi University was founded in 1875 as an institution focused on the social sciences and the study of civil society, and its campus in Kunitachi hosts a substantial international student community drawn from dozens of countries. The Global Governance sub-program sits within a broader Foreign Service curriculum aimed at preparing graduate students for careers that involve diplomacy, international organizations, and cross-border policy work. Coursework in a global governance master's program typically covers international law, international political economy, multilateral institutions, and comparative approaches to global public policy, often combined with case studies of international negotiations and cooperation. Students in such programs develop analytical and communication skills relevant to work in foreign ministries, international organizations, nongovernmental organizations, and multinational corporations with a policy or government affairs function. Because the program is taught entirely in English, it is structured to be accessible to international graduate students alongside Japanese students pursuing an internationally oriented career path. Over the two years of study, students generally combine core coursework with electives and a research or thesis component that allows them to focus on a specific area within global governance, such as regional integration, international security, or global economic policy. Hitotsubashi University's long-standing focus on producing graduates prepared for leadership roles in political, economic, and industrial life informs the program's emphasis on practical, policy-relevant training alongside academic rigor. Graduates typically pursue careers in diplomatic services, international institutions, research, or global business.