Dept. of Resource Policy and Management

Course Introduction

Message from the Head of the Course

稲垣文昭　コース長

From Resources to the World

Japan relies heavily on foreign resources, sourcing over 80% of its oil from Middle Eastern countries. As the trend toward decarbonization continues, it is anticipated that oil consumption as an energy source will decline. However, oil remains a critical resource, and the transition to alternative renewable energy sources will require a diverse array of mineral resources. This underscores the necessity of developing new relationships to ensure a stable supply of these resources. To address this, the Resource Policy course seeks to cultivate human resources equipped to understand resource-rich countries, identify a range of resource-related challenges, and find solutions. This program combines elements of humanities and social sciences, making it unique in Japan. It aims to nurture individuals capable of critically analyzing issues related to resource countries. The course has facilitated long-term study opportunities in a total of 11 countries, and its graduates are actively engaged in government organizations focused on energy and mineral resources, internationally operating resource companies and manufacturers, as well as consulting firms involved in aid projects in developing nations. Why not consider a career in the resource sector?

Head of the Resource Policy Course Fumiaki Inagaki

Faculty

Professor
Fumiaki Inagaki

  • Research Fields
    International Politics, Political Science, Geopolitics, Regional Studies
玉井先生

Professor
Masataka Tamai

  • Research Fields
    International Politics, International Organization, Multicultural Conviviality, Conflict Prevention

Professor
Hansen Paul Simon

  • Research Fields
    Sociocultural Anthropology

Associate Professor
Junichiro Oda

  • Research Fields
    Energy, Environmental Studies, Energy System Studies

Associate Professor
Takayuki Kawai

  • Research Fields
    Hydrology and Water Resources Studies

Instructor
Cacali Evan

  • Research Fields
    Linguistics, Second Language Acquisition, American Research

Assistant Professor
Manami Goto

  • Research Fields
    Middle East and Gulf Studies, Folkloristics

Assistant Professor
Ayako Watanabe

  • Research Fields
    International Law, International Politics, Business and Human Rights

Education and Research Fields

Political Science, International Relations and Public Policy

    Studies the factors of resource conflict and the ideal way of stable resource distribution and explore sustainable resource governance.

International Cooperation and Development Studies

    Studies the impact of resources on the relationships between countries providing development assistance and countries receiving aid, as well as the ways in which local governments and autonomous authorities function.

Law and Business Management

    Legal regulations such as international law and mining laws, as well as joint venture agreement and human rights in investment laws are studied to understand how they relate to resource development and business management.

Sustainable Resource Management and Area Studies

    Sustainable Resource Management is studied to support community development and to ensure the long-term material basis of societies in a way that human well-being will increase at the same time as rates of resource use and environmental degradation slow down.

Mineral, Energy and Environment Studies

    Sustainable resource supply and demand are studied through economic evaluation and analysis related to energy and mineral resources development and global environmental problems.

Intercultural Communication and Cultural Anthropology

    Intercultural understanding and global communication are studied in accordance with their importance in international negotiations and multi-stakeholder engagement in resource development and management.

Curriculum

The Resource Policy course offers the following courses to help students gain an accurate understanding of the global resource situation, develop the skills to consider sustainable and responsible resource development and resource strategies, and acquire the ability to communicate with people of diverse cultures and values.

Available subjects

  • Politics, economy, legal system (business law, international law)
  • Understanding history and culture (religion and language)
  • Resource Economics, Finance, Accounting
  • International Cooperation and Development Economics
  • International Relations, Resource Trends
  • Environmental Economics
  • Resource Area Research
  • Negotiation skills
  • Risk management, project management
  • Intercultural Communication
  • Intercultural Mediation
  • Cultural Anthropology
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Post-Graduate Career

Graduates of the Resource Policy course are effectively applying their knowledge to real-world challenges. Many are moving into demanding fields that require resilience and strong analytical skills, allowing them to excel in international environments. Their knowledge and experiences make them ready to tackle resource management and sustainability issues on a global scale.

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