Master's Theses / Doctoral Dissertations for UTIPE students
Evaluation criteria for conferring degrees and the
submission of Master’s theses and Doctoral dissertations in the Graduate School
of Economics are as follows:
I. Criteria for conferring a degree
Master’s program: A thesis submitted by a candidate that indicates a
discovery and demonstration of a significant research topic in a specialized
field of economics and business management. The candidate is considered to
possess the ability to carry out research activities in their chosen field or
the ability to assume responsibilities in a profession in which highly
specialized knowledge is required.
Doctoral program: A dissertation submitted by a candidate that has
sufficient academic value in the specialized field of economics and business
management. The candidate is considered to possess the ability to carry out
research activities in their chosen field as an independent researcher.
II. In Writing Master’s theses/
Doctoral dissertations
When you write a master’s thesis or a doctoral
dissertation, you should keep in mind your moral responsibility toward
it. You should also read through the following “Guidelines for Writing
Research Papers and Theses” and “Code of Conduct for Scientific Research”
carefully and make a signed statement that you will observe the rules including
those stipulated in them when you submit your master’s thesis or a doctoral
dissertation.
Guidelines for Writing Research Papers and Theses
Code of Conduct for Scientific Research (in Japanese)
III. Submission of dissertation
【Master’s program】
Students who wish to submit a master’s thesis
must be enrolled in a master’s program for more than one year and have earned
16 or more credits as stipulated in Article 9 of “The University of Tokyo Rules
for the Graduate School of Economics.” A student who wishes to have the length
of their program reduced should refer to Article 20 of “The University of Tokyo
Rules for the Graduate School of Economics” and must consult the Graduate
Office.
Submission period
Registration of thesis title: Early November (April Enrolment) / early
May (October Enrolment) of each academic year.
Master’s theses: Early January (April Enrolment)/ late June (October Enrolment)
of each academic year.
※ UTIPE Students must write theses in English
Procedures
Please read the notice and obtain the forms from given links below.
* Notice (Please read carefully)
* Master's Thesis Tiｔle Registration (Excel Form)
[To revise the title, use
this form.]
* Career Path Report Form (Excel Form)
* Name Registration Form for Master's Diploma (Excel Form)
* Pledge (PDF file)
※Please keep the original signed Pledge for reference in case of trouble.
Supervisors
Students in a master’s program must submit a request naming the supervisor
of his/her choice during the winter semester (April Enrolment) / the summer semester (October Enrolment) of their first year. The Education Council will review the request and
designate a supervisor by the end of March (April Enrolment) / September
(October Enrolment). Some supervisors may have designated prerequisite
courses for accepting a request for supervision. Refer to the notice board
before registering.
【Doctoral program】
Students who wish to submit a doctoral
dissertation must be enrolled in a doctoral program for more than two years and
have earned the required number of credits (10 credits) or more as stipulated
in Article 10 of “The University of Tokyo Rules for the Graduate School of
Economics.” The students also must complete and earn 4 credits or more for
Research Guidance as listed in the appendix of “The University of Tokyo Rules
for the Graduate School of Economics.” A student who wishes to have the program
length reduced should refer to Article 20 of “The University of Tokyo Rules for
the Graduate School of Economics” and must consult the Graduate Office.
Submission period
Registration of dissertation title: Up to two months before the submission of
the dissertation. (Registration is valid for four months.)
Doctoral dissertation: Not specified but submit before the end of designated month if you plan to earn a doctorate degree within the same academic year.
[April enrollment] By the end of November
[September/October enrollment] By the end of April
※ UTIPE Students must write theses in English.
Procedures
Please read the notice.
* Notice
* Doctoral Dissertation Title Registration Form
* Curriculum Vitae (Japanese)
* List of Previous Publications and Related Papers (Japanese)
* Pledge
* Letter of Consent and Acceptance (sample)
* The Guideline for submission and other official forms are available at the Graduate Office.
Submission of a dissertation by whom withdraw from the Doctoral Program under specified condition:
Students who have left the school after satisfying the required period of attendance for the completion of a doctoral program, earned the required credits and completed the Research Guidance may submit a dissertation for a review and sit the final examination within three years of withdrawal according to Article 4, Paragraph 2 of the Rules on Academic Degrees. The dissertation shall be examined accordingly with no difference to the current enrolled students.