Graduate School of International Development (GSID) is a Faculty of Nagoya University. It pursues a mission of encouraging intellectuals to address global issues through innovative thinking based on a sustainable social science perspective. This is accomplished through the following three objectives: Promote empirical research based on social science theories and methods that can inform the policy-making and implementation processes of the international community, governments, and civil society; Train professionals who can contribute to state- or community-building cooperation with the international community and with a full understanding of national and local realities; and Expand [the university's] worldwide network with governments, universities, and international organizations through research and teaching in order to realize sustainable development and just societies on the global level. GSID offers a master's and doctoral degree through its Department of International Development and Cooperation. There are five degree programs: Economic Development Policy and Management Peace and Governance Inclusive Society and State Education and Human Resource Development Poverty and Social Policy Additionally, there is a special program for Global Business Professionals, which is a one-year master's program. References External links GSID website University departments in Japan