The M.A. in International Business and Development Studies emphasizes analytical skills to deal with a broad range of contemporary global business and development problems, with a strong focus on Japan and Asia. It seeks to provide students with an integrated understanding of business and development together with specialized training in one of these fields. Under globalization, business activities are increasingly worldwide in scope, requiring a deep understanding of conditions in both developed and developing countries as well as specialized managerial capability. International organizations, developing country governments, and businesses committed to sustainable development likewise need specialists capable of handling development issues from a business perspective. Graduate students plan their study in consultation with faculty members so as to acquire an integrated or specialized capability in business and/or development.