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Education and Research: Purpose and Three Policies

The Department of Business Administration (Faculty of Business Administration)

Purpose of Education and Research in the Department of Business Administration (Faculty of Business Administration)

The Department of Business Administration (Faculty of Business Administration) conducts educational research with the aim of nurturing students who have acquired a wide range of expertise and various applicable skills centered on business administration, and who, against a background of change to the industrial and social system due to the progress of technological innovation and globalization, are skilled at solving practical issues, and able to respond independently and creatively to the various issues in modern business. (University Regulations: Article 2, Paragraph 2 (2)).

Diploma Conferral Policy (DP), Curriculum Planning and Implementation Policy (CP), Student Admissions Policy (AP)

Diploma Conferral Policy (DP) of the Department of Business Administration (Faculty of Business Administration)

The educational purpose of the Department of Business Administration (Faculty of Business Administration) is to “nurture students who have acquired a wide range of expertise and various applicable skills centered on business administration, and who, against a background of change to the industrial and social system due to the progress of technological innovation and globalization, are skilled at solving practical issues, and able to respond independently and creatively to the various issues in modern business” (University Regulations: Article 2, Paragraph 2 (2)), and to award a Bachelor’s Degree (Business Administration) to students who have completed the bachelor’s curriculum and acquired the following knowledge and abilities.

1. After understanding the basic concepts, theories, and propositions of business administration, the student has acquired a variety of knowledge and skills from business management areas such as business management theory, commercial science, and accounting, and is able to resolve issues that may arise in business administration.
2. The student has gained a wide range of cultural knowledge and an international outlook, along with information application skills, numerical processing ability, Japanese and English abilities, and communication skills.
3. The student has the acquired the ability to make independent judgments while collaborating with others, as well as active leadership skills.
4. As industrial and social systems change, the students’ flexibility in ideas and action will enable them to create meaningful results.

Curriculum Planning and Implementation Policy (CP) in the Department of Business Administration (Faculty of Business Administration)

The Department of Business Administration (Faculty of Business Administration) stipulates its policy for planning and implementing its educational curriculum as follows, based on its diploma conferral policy.

1. Systematic Study through a Program System
After taking a common education course in the Faculty of Business Administration, 4 programs and 12 models have been established so that students may study in an independent and systematic way, based on their interests and career aspirations.

1. Business Design Program
   The aim is for students to acquire the knowledge and skills to play an active part in a company’s planning department, sales department, overseas department, or else in a management consulting company or trading company. Students will also acquire the knowledge and skills to work as an international business representative for private companies, including foreign-affiliated companies and overseas branches. They will also gain knowledge and skills concerning business succession and entrepreneurship. To achieve this, students will deepen their knowledge about the skills necessary for understanding corporate governance, innovation, and creating management plans. In order to acquire methods of thinking about business administration, students will also study subjects related to business management and management strategy in a gradual and systematic way.
2. Organization and Human Resources Management Program
   The aim is for students to acquire the knowledge and skills to play an active part in a company’s general affairs department or human resources department, or else in a staffing company. Students will also gain the knowledge and skills to design their own career and support others in this. They will also acquire the knowledge and skills to understand people as management resources and employ them efficiently and effectively in corporate activities, either as an entrepreneur or in a qualified position, such as a labor consultant for social insurance or a business diagnostician for small or medium-sized companies. To achieve this, in addition to deepening their learning about the functions of the organization and the skills necessary for managers, they will study psychology-based analysis and the viewpoints of leaders who manage organizations. To cultivate their skills as talented people capable of steering an organization, students will study subjects related to business administration and psychology in a gradual and systematic way.
3. Project Marketing Program
   The aim is for students to acquire the knowledge and skills necessary to play an active part, both in distribution and general companies, in product planning and development, advertising and sales promotion, and in store opening and planning departments, as well as in advertising agencies, department stores and retailers. Students will also gain the skill and knowledge to be active in marketing activities that use or involve the Internet. To achieve this, students will deepen their learning about mechanisms for selling products (market research, product planning, development, promotion, sales routes, consumer behavior, advertising psychology, etc.). In order to foster the ability to implement this, they will study subjects related to consumer behavior and psychology in a gradual and systematic way.
4. Accounting Professional Program
   The aim is for students to acquire the knowledge and skills to play an active part as an accounting professional such as a certified public accountant, tax accountant, or national tax specialist. Students will also gain the knowledge and skills to be active in accounting and finance departments of banks, stockbroking companies, insurance companies and general companies. They will also acquire the knowledge and skills to be active in the accounting and finance departments of general companies. To achieve this, students will study subjects related to bookkeeping, financial accounting, and management accounting in a gradual and systematic way.

2. Liberal Arts Learning for Wide-Ranging Knowledge
As well as specialized university studies, a curriculum consisting of a wide range of fields and subjects is provided so that students can broaden their horizons based on their interests, acquiring a rich sensibility and a practical outlook. As a part of this, a group of common education subjects necessary for developing basic academic skills is provided. These subjects provide a solid foundation for later work skills, allowing students to develop their employability based on their career aspirations.

3. Progressively Organized Specialized Studies
The following curriculum is provided so that students can pursue learning progressively, starting from fundamentals and leading to application.

1. Specialized Foundation Subjects
   The subjects of Basic Business Administration, Basic Accounting, Commerce, Information Literacy I and Information Literacy II, which deal with business administration, commerce, accounting, and management information, are classified as core subjects of specialized foundation subjects and first-year education, and taking these courses will contribute to the student’s adaptation to university study and acquisition of a firm basis of knowledge.
2. Specialized Common Subjects
   From the subjects in business management, commerce, accounting, management information, statistics, hands-on learning, business English, economics and law, the following subjects are classified as Specialized Common Subjects: Business Administration I, Business Administration II, Organization Theory I, Organization Theory II, Human Resource Management, Introduction to Business Strategy I, Introduction to Business Strategy II, Marketing Basics, Marketing Strategy I, Management Strategy II, Contemporary Industry I, Contemporary Industry II, Fundamental Bookkeeping, Accounting, Management Information I, Management Information II, Information Management I, Information Management II, Business Statistics I, Business Statistics II, Practical Study of Management I, Practical Study of Management II, Reading of Foreign Books A, Reading of Foreign Books B, The Modern Firm and Introduction to Business Law. By studying these subjects, students will advance in their specialist studies of business administration as well as acquiring basic knowledge, skills, and logical thinking skills.
3. Program Foundation Subjects
   In order to pursue advanced studies of business administration, commerce or accounting, students follow a chosen model, based on their interests and career aspirations, composed of foundation subjects from each program that are arranged according to a curriculum map (core curriculum). This promotes systematic and progressive learning.
4. Seminars and Graduation Theses
   In the specialized seminars, a systematic and progressive curriculum is provided to help students develop their knowledge, skills and thinking through repeated study, focusing on business administration, commerce or accounting. Based on their interests and career aspirations, students may also establish their major fields and themes and pursue research. Students may then present their achievements as research presentations or produce award-winning papers, as well as write the graduation theses and reports which are the culmination of their bachelor’s study program.
5. Career Formation Subjects
   With the aim of fostering sustainable work skills throughout the students’ lives, career formation and support are positioned as an important pillar of education. Progressive and systematic career education is provided, cultivating not only the career skills that students are expected to acquire in the Faculty of Business Administration, but also the skills necessary for social and professional independence. In addition, in order to cultivate industry knowledge that will help the students select a future career path, the following subjects provide work experience both domestically and overseas: Internship I, Internship II, Internship III, Internship IV and International Internships.

4. Graduation Requirements and Designated Subjects

1. Graduation Requirements
   The award of a degree (graduation) requires a total of 124 credits or more, including 30 or more credits from the common education subjects and 80 or more credits from the specialized education subjects. In addition, the following graduation requirements apply.
   1. Four credits in one foreign language are elective required subjects, to be chosen from the common education subjects in English, German, French, Chinese, Korean or Russian.
   2. From the specialized foundation subjects, Basic Business Administration and Basic Accounting are required subjects.
   3. From the specialized common subjects, 20 or more credits are elective required subjects.
   4. From the program foundation subjects, 20 or more credits are elective required subjects.
   5. From the career formation subjects, two credits from Internship (each one credit) or International Internship (two units) are elective required subjects.
   6. Graduation Study A and Graduation Study B are required subjects (fourth year).


2. Designated Subjects
   The following are designated subjects.
   1. From the foundation subjects (Specialized Education Subjects), Basic Business Administration, Basic Accounting, Information Literacy I and Information Literacy II (first year).
   2. From the seminars and graduation research, Foundation Seminar A and Foundation Seminar B (first year); Specialized Seminar I A and Specialized Seminar I B, or Advanced Seminar I A and Advanced Seminar I B (second year); Specialized Seminar II A and Specialized Seminar II B or Advanced Seminar II A and Advanced Seminar Ⅱ B (third year).
   3. From the career formation subjects, Basic Business Career A and Basic Business Career B (first year); Business Career Studies A and Business Career Studies B (second year); Practice for Career in Business A and Practice for Career in Business B (third year).

5. Educational Guidance and Career Formation
The faculty provides career formation subjects (Specialized Education Subjects) so that students may pursue business education, effective for the business world, progressively and systematically from the first year, and gain knowledge about business formation to raise business specialization.
Working on their career formation (including practical participation in internships) from the first year, students make a study plan based on their interests and career aspirations. By following their plan, they can progress in studies related to their career formation while receiving study guidance and career support.

6. Creating Varied Learning Spaces and Presenting and Accumulating Accomplishments
The following subjects, formed under policies 1 to 5 and making up the bachelor’s study program, each have characteristics that permit students to develop their skills based on their interests and career aspirations. They correspond to the points below.


1. They incorporate methods such as active learning, interactive education, practical learning and experience-based learning so that students can make progress with independent study.
2. In order to implement interactive education effectively, learning spaces are provided that utilize educational support tools such as smaller classes and information and communication technology (ICT).
3. Opportunities will be provided for students to present their academic achievements (such as student research presentation events), and they will learn the importance of understanding and respecting others, as well as that of self-expression, through a variety of exchange activities.
4. Each student’s academic and career-development accomplishments (such as their presentation materials and reports) will be listed in the student’s Academic Portfolio, a system that lists their academic achievements and details of their personal interviews. Students can use this to look back on and evaluate their own academic activities and career formation, and it may be utilized for study support and career assistance.

7. Curriculum System
Based on the above policies, the following curriculum has been created, consisting of common education subjects and specialized education subjects.


1. Common Education Subjects
   
   1. Foundation subjects, general liberal arts subjects, comprehensive subjects, foreign language training subjects and subjects related to skill qualifications are provided, allowing students to select which subjects to take.
   2. Taking subjects such as Introduction to Literary Style, Audio-Visual English, English Expression, Mathematical Processing Skills I A, Mathematical Processing Skills I B, Basic Physical Education A and Basic Physical Education B contributes to the student’s adaptation to university study, as well as to the acquisition of general-purpose skills such as linguistic and quantitative skills.


2. Specialized Education Subjects
   
   1. Subjects from the field of business administration such as business management, commerce, accounting and management information are provided, allowing students to choose which subjects they take.
   2. A group of subjects in the field of economics, adjacent to that of business administration, is provided, allowing students to select subjects.
   3. As a field associated with business administration, subjects from the field of law are provided, allowing students to select subjects.
   4. In the first year, Foundation Seminar A and Foundation Seminar B are provided, providing students with the ability to discover various issues in the modern world of business, as well as developing university study skills and improving skills for understanding and communicating with others.
   5. From the second year, Specialized Seminars and Advanced Seminars in the field of business administration are provided. Students may select their seminar based on their interests and career aspirations.
   6. From the second year, students may select a program of study based on their interests and career aspirations.
   7. In order to provide progressive and systematic career education from the first year, career formation subjects are provided based on the attainment targets for each year. These cultivate not only the career skills that students are expected to acquire in the Faculty of Business Administration, but also the skills necessary for social and professional independence. In addition, in order to cultivate industry knowledge that will help the students select a future career path, the following subjects provide work experience both domestically and overseas: Internship I, Internship II, Internship III, Internship IV and International Internships.
   
   

   * From Academic Year 2022, Information Literacy I has changed its name to Information Processing Basics and Information Literacy II to Data Science Basics.

Student Admissions Policy (AP) in the Department of Business Administration (Faculty of Business Administration)

1. The candidate understands the philosophy of the university’s foundation and mission, as well as the educational purposes of the Department of Business Administration (Faculty of Business Administration) and has the following goals and motivation.

1. The candidate is willing to use a wide range of specialist knowledge centered on business administration, as well as its practical application, to understand issues of business administration in companies and other organizations, and to resolve various issues associated with the modern business world, which is currently making advances in technological innovation and globalization.
2. The candidate is willing to be active in a highly specialized profession such as an accounting profession (certified public accountant or tax accountant), or as a creative businessperson or entrepreneur.
3. To respond to a globalized information society, the candidate is willing to use related knowledge and technology to play an active role in international and local communities.

2. The candidate possesses a basic academic ability equivalent to high school graduate level in subjects such as the Japanese language, English, history, civics, geography or mathematics which are studied in high schools.

3. The candidate has acquired qualifications in subjects such as English, commerce or bookkeeping, or information processing through high school learning and activities, and has worked on various sports and cultural activities and volunteer activities.

4. The candidate has an intellectual interest in societal events, can summarize thoughts, and express their ideas. The student is also independent and has a positive attitude towards learning with other people.

5. For those with the above-mentioned qualities, in order to measure their ability, selection of new students is ensured through Admissions Office (AO) entrance examinations, examinations for recommended students, general examinations and so on. Through a multifaceted and comprehensive evaluation, candidates with a variety of personalities and abilities are accepted into the university.

The Department of Economics (Faculty of Economics)

Purpose of Education and Research in the Department of Economics (Faculty of Economics)

The Department of Economics (Faculty of Economics) aims to conduct educational research and foster in students a wide range of economic expertise and a strong basis in economic thought. Taking into account changes in domestic and international economic conditions, they will understand the issues faced by the economy and society and be able to respond creatively to the various issues in a globalizing modern society with a spirit of practical learning. (University Regulations: Article 2, Paragraph 2 (1)).

Diploma Conferral Policy (DP), Curriculum Planning and Implementation Policy (CP) and Student Admissions Policy (AP)

Diploma Conferral Policy (DP) of the Department of Economics (Faculty of Economics)

The Department of Economics (Faculty of Economics) will award a bachelor’s degree in Economics to students who have gained the following knowledge and abilities after completing the bachelor’s curriculum.

1. The student has gained expertise in economic theory and can think about economic issues.
2. The student has gained a deep knowledge of specialized fields such as the international economy, urban economy, and modern Japanese economy, can understand issues in both the global and Japanese economies, and can propose solutions.
3. The student has applied expertise in economic theory and has acquired knowledge of the practice of economics in order to consider the trends and issues of the economy as a whole.
4. The student has acquired abilities in information utilization, numerical processing abilities, Japanese and foreign language skills, and communication skills, along with a wide range of cultural knowledge and an international outlook.
5. The student can make use of economic thought and can act as a full member in economic society.

Curriculum Planning and Implementation Policy (CP) in the Department of Economics (Faculty of Economics)

The Department of Economics (Faculty of Economics) stipulates its policy for planning and implementing its educational curriculum as follows, based on its policy for diploma conferral.

1. Liberal Arts Learning for Wide-Ranging Knowledge
Curriculum planning is organized around a wide range of fields and subjects, supplementing the specialist knowledge taught at the university, so that students can broaden their knowledge based on their interests and career aspirations, gain employment and acquire richer sensibilities.

2. Progressively Organized Specialized Studies
The curriculum is planned in the following way, so that students can progress sequentially from foundation studies to applied studies.

1. Introduction to Economics and Foundation Seminar A and B are core subjects for the first year; study of these subjects will contribute to the student’s adaptation to studying and acquiring fundamental knowledge.
2. Subjects focusing on economic theory such as Microeconomics Ⅰ and Ⅱ and Macroeconomics I and Ⅱ are faculty common subjects. Study of these subjects allows students to proceed with specialist studies, and acquire basic knowledge, skills and thinking.
3. Each selectable program provides a diagram of the system of subjects, designating core subjects for the program so that study may proceed systematically and progressively. Furthermore, subjects that allow more advanced study will also be provided.
4. For each selectable Specialized Seminar, a curriculum based on systematic and sequential considerations is prepared, focusing on economics and gradually developing basic knowledge, skills, and thinking. Furthermore, specialist fields and themes will be set and research activities pursued based on students’ interests and career aspirations, to be compiled in students’ graduation reports and graduation theses as the culmination of the bachelor’s program.

3. Graduation Requirements and Designated Courses

1. Graduation Requirements
   The conferral of the degree (graduation) requires the completion of a specified number of credits from both common education subjects and specialized education subjects. The following graduation requirements also apply.
   1. From the foundation subjects (common education subjects), foreign language subjects (4 credits) are required subjects.
   2. From the faculty’s foundation subjects, Introduction to Economics is a required subject.
   3. From the faculty’s common subjects, 14 or more are elective compulsory subjects.
   4. From each program’s foundation subjects, 16 or more are elective compulsory subjects.
   5. From the specialized seminars, Seminar Ⅲ A and B (fourth year) are required subjects.


2. Designated Subjects
   The following are designated subjects.
   1. From the foundation subjects (common education subjects), Career Development A and B (first year).
   2. From the faculty’s foundation subjects, Information Literacy I and Ⅱ (first year).
   3. From the Specialized Seminars, Foundation Seminar A and B (first year), Seminar I A and B (second year), Seminar II A and B (third year).

4. Educational Guidance and Career Formation

1. By working on career formation from their first year (including practical participation in internships), students may create a study plan based on their interests and career aspirations.
2. Based on these plans, students may proceed with career formation study while receiving educational guidance and career formation support.

5. Creating Varied Learning Spaces and Presenting and Accumulating Accomplishments
The subjects, formed under policies 1 to 4, which make up the bachelor’s study program each have characteristics that permit students to develop their skills based on their interests and career aspirations. They correspond to the points below.

1. They incorporate active learning, two-way education, practical and trial-type learning, so that students may carry out self-directed study.
2. In order to implement the first policy, learning spaces using educational support tools such as small group education and ICT are created.
3. Opportunities are provided for students to make presentations of their academic achievements (such as student research presentations), and they will learn the importance of understanding and respecting others and self-expression through a variety of social exchanges.
4. Each student’s academic and career-development accomplishments (such as their presentation materials and reports) are stored in the student’s Academic Portfolio, which students can use to look back on and evaluate their own academic activities and career formation, and which can be used actively for study support and career assistance.

6. Curriculum System
Based on the above policies, the following curriculum has been composed, consisting of common education subjects and specialized education subjects.

1. Common Education Subjects
   1. Foundation subjects, general liberal arts subjects, comprehensive subjects, foreign language training subjects and subjects related to skill qualifications are provided, allowing students to select which subjects they take.
   2. Taking subjects such as Introduction to Literary Style, Career Development A and B, Basic Physical Education A and B, foreign language subjects, Mathematical Processing Skills II A and Mathematical Processing Skills II B contributes to the student’s adaptation to university study, as well as to the acquisition of general-purpose skills such as linguistic and quantitative skills.
   3. Subjects in the field of intercultural understanding (comprehensive subjects) allow students to acquire an international outlook.


2. Specialized Education Subjects
   1. Subjects from the field of economics such as economic theory, economic history, economic policy, public finance, finance, international economics, and social policy are provided, allowing students to select the subjects they take.
   2. A group of subjects in the field of business administration, adjacent to that of economics, is provided, allowing students to select subjects.
   3. Foundation Seminar A and B are provided as an introduction to the work done in the Specialized Seminars which are held from the second year.
   4. Students may select special subjects, within a maximum number of available credits, from the Faculty of Law, including fields such as basic law, public law, civil law, corporate law, social law, international law, and politics.
   5. From the second year, students may select one of four programs (the economic theory program, international economics program, urban economics program, and modern Japanese economics program) based on their interests and career aspirations.
   6. Specialized Seminars, aligned with students’ interests and career aspirations, are provided each year from the second year. Furthermore, centered on the third year Specialized Seminars II A and B, specialized economic theory is carried into practice so that students can acquire economics as a tool to consider the trends and issues of the economy as a whole.



* From Academic Year 2022, Information Literacy I has changed its name to Information Processing Basics and Information Literacy II to Data Science Basics.

Student Admissions Policy (AP) in the Department of Economics (Faculty of Economics)

1. The candidate understands the philosophy of the university’s foundation and mission, as well as the educational purposes of the Department of Economics (Faculty of Economics) and has the following goals and motivation.

1. The candidate is willing to use a wide range of specialist knowledge centered in economics, as well as its practical application, to understand the economic phenomena and issues of modern society, and to resolve various issues associated with the globalization of economic society.
2. The candidate is willing to be active as a highly specialized professional or public servant or aims to be a creative businessperson or entrepreneur.
3. To respond to a globalized information society, the candidate is willing to use related knowledge and technology to play an active role in international and local communities.

2. The candidate possesses a basic academic ability equivalent to high school graduate level in subjects such as the Japanese language, English, history, civics, geography or mathematics which are studied in high schools.

3. The candidate has acquired qualifications in subjects such as English, commerce or bookkeeping, or information processing through high school learning and activities, and has worked on various sports and cultural activities and volunteer activities.

4. The candidate has an intellectual interest in societal events, can summarize thoughts, and express their ideas. The student is also independent and has a positive attitude towards learning with other people.

5. For those with the above-mentioned qualities, in order to measure their ability, selection of new students is ensured through Admissions Office (AO) entrance examinations, examinations for recommended students, general examinations and so on. Through a multifaceted and comprehensive evaluation, candidates with a variety of personalities and abilities are admitted into the university.

The Department of International Studies (Faculty of International Studies)

Purpose of Education and Research in the Department of International Studies (Faculty of International Studies)

The Department of International Studies (Faculty of International Studies) aims to foster cross-cultural understanding and multicultural conviviality, to develop a rich international outlook and excellent communication skills, and to nurture individuals who can play an active role in international business and civic society through teamwork and leadership, with a broad range of education and professional skills (University Regulations: Article 2, Paragraph 2(4)).

Diploma Conferral Policy (DP), Curriculum Planning and Implementation Policy (CP) and Student Admissions Policy (AP)

Diploma Conferral Policy (DP) of the Department of International Studies (Faculty of International Studies)

The Department of International Studies (Faculty of International Studies) aims to foster intercultural understanding and multicultural conviviality, to develop a rich international outlook and excellent communication skills, and to nurture individuals who can play an active role in international business and civic society through teamwork and leadership, with a broad range of education and specialized skills. The Bachelor of International Studies degree is awarded to students who have acquired the following abilities through a bachelor's program education characterized by internationality and interdisciplinary.

1. To understand various issues in today's globalized society, and to acquire the attitude to think and work toward their solution with theory and knowledge.
2. Focusing on English, to acquire the ability to use tools of communication and the skills necessary for international communication.
3. To acquire the ability to act within one's own identity while respecting the diversity of the international community.
4. To acquire the ability to cooperate with others of different values and cultural backgrounds and to play an active role as a member of society, as well as acquiring lifelong employability skills.

Curriculum Planning and Implementation Policy (CP) in the Department of International Studies (Faculty of International Studies)

1. Course-Based Study and Graduation Requirements, and Support System for Study, Study Abroad, and Career Paths

1. Two Courses of Study Corresponding to Future Career Paths
   
   1) International Communication Course
   1. International Exchange / Public Service Model
   2. Tourism and Hospitality Model
   3. English Language Professional Model
   
   2) Global Career Course
   1. Private Company/International Business Management Model
   2. International Business Transaction Model
   3. International Cooperation Model


2. Graduation Requirements and Designated Courses
   
   1) Graduation Requirements: 124 credits in total
   
   2) Compulsory Courses
   1st year: Intensive English L/S I/II, Intensive English W/R I/II, Overseas Language Training or Field Project I, Basic Seminar A/B Second year: Advanced English L/S I/II, Advanced English W/R I/II


3. Advisor System Throughout The Four Years

2. Interdisciplinary Study Through A Wide Range of Humanities and Social Sciences Leading From The Basics to Specialized Developmental Courses

1. A wide range of subjects related to Japanese culture, history, and society, as well as the culture and history of countries and regions around the world, and contemporary social conditions, as a basis for cross-cultural understanding.
2. After the basic specialized subjects in the first year, specialized developmental subjects in three fields (international understanding, communication, and international business) are offered.
3. Interdisciplinary and multidisciplinary study in each field
4. Courses for understanding modern information society and communication theory
5. Arrangement of subjects for learning presentations, debates, business negotiations, etc. in small groups

3. Cultivation of Practical Communication Skills

1. Small classes of less than 20 students by proficiency level in the first and second years
2. Balanced education in the four skills of English (listening, speaking, reading, and writing) through team teachings
3. From the third year onward, specialized lecture and seminar courses in English are offered through CBLT (Content-Based Language Teaching).
4. Improvement of English language skills through a variety of study abroad and overseas experiences starting as early as the first year
5. Preparatory courses for English proficiency tests such as TOEICR and TOEFLR.

4. International Education Programs Such As Overseas Experience From The First year, Various Study Abroad Programs, etc.

1. Participation in Overseas Language Training or Field Project I overseas in the first year (required)
2. Provide international education programs that allow students to step up step by step, and actively encourage multiple overseas experiences.

5. Small-Group, Interactive, Practical Education

1. Small-group, interactive education with a maximum of 20 students from the first year through the fourth year
2. Interactive education in each specialized class
3. Study abroad, overseas experience, and practical education such as PBL (Project-Based Learning) in specialized seminars

6. International Educational Space That Fosters Intercultural Understanding and Multicultural Conviviality

1. Actively promote daily interaction with native faculty members and international students from diverse countries and regions on campus
2. Create a campus life that fosters a rich international outlook

7. Systematic Career Education and Support for Special Programs and Qualifications

1. Systematic career education over four years in regular classes
2. Cultivation of general skills such as Japanese writing, communication skills, and ICT utilization skills
3. Implement special programs outside the regular curriculum and actively support students in acquiring qualifications.
4. Overseas internships to gain work experience in other countries.

Student Admissions Policy (AP) in the Department of International Studies (Faculty of International Studies)

1. Have an understanding of the university's founding principles, mission, and the educational objectives of the Department of International Studies in the Faculty of International Studies, and have the following goals and aspirations.

1. To develop an interest in cross-cultural understanding and multicultural conviviality, and to have a desire to understand the various issues in today's globalized society.
2. To have a strong desire to acquire a rich international sense and international communication skills, especially in English, by taking advantage of various opportunities such as study abroad experiences and study abroad programs.
3. Students will have a wide range of education and expertise, and will be motivated to play an active role in business and civil society in the international arena through teamwork and leadership.

2. Have basic academic skills equivalent to high school graduation in Japanese, English, history, civics, geography, mathematics, and other subjects studied at high school

3. Have experience in acquiring qualifications in English and other foreign languages, participating in various international exchange activities, sports and cultural activities, and volunteer activities through their studies and activities at high school and other schools.

4. Have an intellectual interest in social phenomena and express their own ideas and opinions. They also have an attitude to learn independently and together with a diverse range of people.

5. Accept people with diverse personalities and abilities through multifaceted and comprehensive evaluation of the above qualities by means of AO entrance examinations, recommendation examinations, general examinations, etc., to evaluate the qualities of the applicants.

The Department of Law (Faculty of Law)

Purpose of Education and Research in the Department of Law (Faculty of Law)

The Department of Law (Faculty of Law) shall conduct education and research with the aim of fostering citizens who, on the basis of basic their legal education, will be provided with advanced expertise in law and politics, and who will actively address the challenges of modern society with a legal mind that is committed to justice and fairness (University Regulations: Article 2, Paragraph 2 (3)).

Diploma Conferral Policy (DP), Curriculum Planning and Implementation Policy (CP) and Student Admissions Policy (AP)

Diploma Conferral Policy (DP) of the Department of Law (Faculty of Law)

The Department of Law (Faculty of Law) aims to nurture citizens who can understand current issues of modern society, from issues of individuals to relations between nations, and who can think of solutions to these issues with a legal background based on justice and fairness. Specifically, we aim to nurture legal professionals such as lawyers who resolve disputes based on the law, public officials who administer the rule of law, and people working in companies who have acquired a mindset and awareness of compliance. The Bachelor of Laws degree is awarded to students who have acquired the following abilities through their undergraduate education.

1. Systematically understand and acquire basic expertise in law and politics, based on principled values such as liberty, equality, and democracy.
2. Understand issues that arise between parties, from individuals to nations, and to acquire the ability to consider solutions appropriate to diverse values and interests based on legal knowledge and skills.
3. Acquire the ability to cooperate and collaborate with others as a member of today's globalized society.
4. Acquire the ability to think logically and express oneself in a rich manner, as well as a wide range of cultural and practical senses.

Curriculum Planning and Implementation Policy (CP) in the Department of Law (Faculty of Law)

The Department of Law (Faculty of Law) has established the following policies for curricular organization and implementation based on the policy for awarding degrees.

1. Systematic Learning Through A Course System
To set up 3 courses and 14 models according to each student's interests and future career aspirations, and arrange liberal arts and specialized subjects to enable independent and systematic learning.

1. Legal Profession Course
   (Law School and Bar Examination Model, Associate Legal Specialist (Professional Qualification) Model, Professional Public Officials Model, Graduate School of Law (Graduate School) Preparation Model):
   The purpose of this program is to develop human resources with the knowledge and skills necessary to enter law school, pass the bar exam, obtain an associate legal qualification such as judicial scrivener, be employed as a court clerk or other professional public official, or enter graduate school such as the graduate school of law in order to become a lawyer, judge, or prosecutor. The purpose of the program is to develop human resources who have the knowledge and skills necessary to advance to graduate schools such as the graduate school of law and who have the basic knowledge and skills necessary to become legal professionals. For this purpose, the department offers special seminars for legal professionals mainly in the third year to deepen the study of the seven basic laws, as well as other subjects for the bar examinations and judicial scriveners' examinations, and to consolidate the knowledge acquired in these courses.


2. Civil Service Course
   (General Administrative Model, Police Officer Model, Firefighter Model, Teaching Staff Model, International Public Service Model):
   The objective of this course is to develop human resources with the knowledge, skills, and education necessary to be immediately effective in their careers as public administrators, police officers, firefighters, and teachers. In addition to enabling students to acquire basic knowledge as public officials, the General Administrative Profession Model offers specialized education courses centering on administrative law and public administration, while the Police Officer Model and Firefighter Model offer Introduction to Police Science and Introduction to Police Laws and Regulations, as well as common education classes aimed at developing flexibility, kendo, and physical fitness. In addition, classes for juukendo and physical fitness are offered in the common education courses. In addition, this course has a special seminar for civil servants and conducts research on the municipalities and organizations to be studied, aiming to develop human resources who contribute to society with pride and a sense of mission as "servants of the whole". In the International Public Affairs Model, students are encouraged to take courses related to international relations, such as International Law, International Politics, and History of International Relations, in order to acquire the abilities necessary for those who wish to enter graduate schools of international politics and international relations, or to pursue careers related to international public affairs, such as working for international organizations or NGOs.


3. Corporate Career Course
   (Corporate Legal Affairs Model, Corporate Litigation Model, Finance Model, Human Resource Management Model, Sports Business Model):
   The objective of this course is to cultivate human resources who can play an active role in a wide range of fields, mainly in the private sector, and who can be immediately effective in their respective fields of interest. In each model, students take basic subjects from the specialized courses offered by the Faculty of Law and select relevant subjects from specialized courses offered by other departments, within the maximum number of credits. In addition, a Special Business Law Seminar is offered for the purpose of acquiring knowledge and skills that are actually useful in corporate legal affairs, etc.

2. Liberal Arts Learning for Wide-Ranging Knowledge
In addition to specialized studies in the Department of Law (Faculty of Law), the curriculum consists of a wide range of fields and subject groups so that students can broaden their perspectives in accordance with their interests and acquire a rich sensitivity and practical sense. At the same time, the curriculum also includes common education courses that are necessary for the cultivation of the liberal arts, which form the foundation of basic skills for working adults, so that students can draw up a plan to cultivate their employability in accordance with their future career aspirations.

3. Progressively Organized Specialized Studies
The following curriculum is designed to enable students to progress from basic to advanced studies in a sequential manner.

1. Introductory Subjects
   Among the subjects of Law and Political Science, the Department of Law places the Fundamentals of Law, Japanese Politics, and World Politics as the core subjects of first-year education. The purpose of the Fundamentals of Law is to provide students with the basic legal knowledge and skills necessary for daily life and corporate activities, as well as a foundation in legal thinking methods.


2. Basic Courses for Undergraduates
   The course provides an overview of Constitutional Law, Civil Law, and Criminal Law, which form the core of Substantive Law. Through these courses, students will acquire the basic knowledge, skills, and logical thinking methods necessary for advancing their specialized studies.


3. Course and Model Elective Courses
   Basic course subjects and course-related subjects will be arranged for each elective course to enable students to acquire advanced knowledge of law or politics that corresponds to their individual interests and future career paths. In addition, a course sequence chart will be created to enable systematic and sequential study of each course model.


4. Specialized Seminar
   In the specialized seminars, students will be provided with a systematic and sequential curriculum in which they will accumulate and develop their basic knowledge and skills in law and political science, as well as methods of logical thinking. In addition, students will be able to select a major field of study or theme according to their interests and future career aspirations, promote research activities, and present the results in student research presentation competitions, commendation theses, graduation theses, etc. In addition, students will develop generic skills such as communication skills, organizational management skills, research skills, presentation skills, and negotiation skills through the study of specialized seminars.


5. Special Seminar
   The special training for civil servants will focus on developing problem-solving and crisis management skills necessary for administrative public officials, police officers, firefighters, etc., and the special training for business law will focus on developing thinking, judgment, and expression skills necessary for businesspeople.

4. Graduation Requirements and Designated Courses

1. Graduation Requirements
   In order to graduate with a degree, students are required to acquire a minimum number of credits from Common Education Courses and Specialized Education Courses, respectively. In addition, the following graduation requirements are established.
   
   1. Foreign language courses (4 credits) in the foundation subjects of the common education courses shall be required.
   2. Of the introductory courses, Basic Law is a required course.
   3. At least 6 credits of elective subjects are required from among the basic undergraduate subjects.
   4. At least 16 credits of the basic courses are elective compulsory subjects.


2. Designated Subjects
   Students are designated to take the following courses.
   
   1. Basic Seminar A/B, Computer Literacy A/B, and Career Development A/B (first year) from among the basic subjects of the common education courses.
   2. Seminar I A/B (second year), Seminar II A/B (third year), and Seminar III A/B (fourth year) from among the seminar subjects.

5. Educational Guidance and Development of Employability Skills

1. Enable students to proactively develop their employability skills (including participation in practical internships) from their first year, and enable them to make their own study plans in accordance with their interests and future career aspirations.
2. Enable students to proceed with their studies while receiving academic guidance and job skills development support based on that plan.
3. Have students accumulate the results of their studies (presentation materials, reports, etc.) in their "study portfolio" so that they can actively use them for reviewing and evaluating their own study activities, developing their employability skills, as well as for providing study guidance and supporting the development of their employability skills.

6. Creating Varied Learning Spaces and Presenting and Accumulating Accomplishments
Each subject in the bachelor's education program organized under the policies 1~5 will respond to the interests of individual students and their future career aspirations in the following ways.

1. Actively incorporate active learning such as interactive classes, practical classes such as mock trials, and hands-on classes so that students can proceed with independent study.
2. To put (1) into practice, form a learning space with small class sizes and educational support tools such as ICT.
3. Provide opportunities for students to present the results of their studies (student research presentation competitions, etc.) and learn the importance of understanding and respecting others and expressing oneself through a variety of exchange activities.

7. Curriculum System
Based on the above policy, the following curriculum is organized, consisting of common education subjects and specialized education subjects.

1. Common Education Subjects
   
   1. Basic subjects, general education subjects, comprehensive subjects, foreign language subjects, and subjects related to technical qualifications will be arranged so that students can elect to take them.
   2. To adapt to university studies and develop basic skills for working adults by taking courses such as Basic Seminar A/B, Information Literacy A/B, Introduction to Written Expression, Career Development A/B, Basic Physical Education A/B, Foreign Language Courses, and Mathematical Processing IA/IB. In particular, Basic Seminar A/B are positioned as an introduction to the specialized exercises that begin in the second year of study.
   3. To acquire an international mindset by taking courses in the field of Cross-Cultural Understanding (General Courses), etc.


2. Specialized Education Subjects
   
   1. Subjects should be arranged in a sequential and systematic manner, from the basics to the fundamentals, and then to development.
   2. The Department offers a wide range of courses in basic law, political science, and interdisciplinary subjects, as well as courses in public law (mainly Constitutional Law and Administrative Law), civil law (mainly Civil Law and Civil Procedure Law), criminal law (mainly Criminal Law and Criminal Procedure Law), corporate law (mainly Commercial Law and Corporate Law), and social law (mainly Labor Law and Social Security Law). The Department also offers a wide range of basic law, political science, and interdisciplinary subjects, which students can select and take.
   3. Students may take elective courses within the maximum number of credits from the specialized courses offered by the Faculty of Economics, such as Economic Theory, Economic Policy, Management Theory, Commerce, and Accounting, as related fields of law and political science.
   4. Students select courses from the second year according to their interests and future career aspirations.
   5. Specialized seminars are provided in each year from the second year, which students can select according to their own interests and future career aspirations.

*From academic year 2022, Information Literacy A will be renamed Basic Information Processing and Peripheral Information Literacy B will be renamed Basic Data Science.

Student Admissions Policy (AP) in the Department of Law (Faculty of Law)

1. Understand the University's founding philosophy, mission, and the educational objectives of the Department of Law, Faculty of Law, and have the following goals and aspirations.

1. Have a desire to study law as a citizen who actively tackles the issues of modern society with a legal mind that is committed to justice and fairness.
2. Acquire specialized knowledge of law and have a desire to become a judge, prosecutor, lawyer, or judicial scrivener, or other legal professional.
3. Acquire basic knowledge of civil service and have a desire to become a public servant, such as an administrator, police officer, or firefighter.
4. Have a desire to be active in a wide range of fields, especially in the private sector, while proactively responding to globalization and the information society.

2. Have basic academic skills equivalent to graduation from high school in Japanese, English, history, civics, geography, mathematics, and other subjects studied in high school.

3. Have experience in obtaining qualifications in English, commerce/bookkeeping, information processing, etc., through study and activities in high school, or in engaging in various sports, cultural activities, volunteer activities, etc.

4. Have an intellectual interest in social phenomena, be able to summarize one’s own ideas, and express those ideas. Also, have the attitude to learn together with diverse people with independence.

5. Accept people with diverse personalities and abilities through multifaceted and comprehensive evaluations by conducting entrance examinations such as AO examinations, recommendation examinations, and general examinations in order to measure the qualities of those who have the above qualities.

The Graduate School of Economics

Purpose of Education and Research at the Graduate School

The Graduate School of Osaka University of Economics and Law (henceforth referred to as “the Graduate School”), established in accordance with the Basic Education Law and School Education Law and grounded on the philosophy of the university’s foundation, aims to conduct educational research on learning theory and application, and to contribute to the development of society by cultivating the deep academic knowledge and the superlative abilities necessary for pursuing professions requiring a high degree of specialization in a knowledge-based society. (Graduate School Regulations: Article 1)

Specialization in Economics (Graduate School of Economics)

Purpose of Education and Research in the Specialization in Economics (Graduate School of Economics)

The Specialization in Economics (Graduate School of Economics) aims to nurture highly specialized professionals who have mastered theoretical, empirical and historical approaches for analyzing increasingly globalized and complex economic phenomena, have acquired highly advanced expertise in economics, and can propose solutions for solving the various economic issues faced by modern society. (Graduate School Regulations: Article 6, Paragraph 1)

Diploma Conferral Policy (DP), Curriculum Planning and Implementation Policy (CP) and Student Admissions Policy (AP)

Diploma Conferral Policy of the Specialization in Economics (Graduate School of Economics)

The educational purpose of the Specialization in Economics (Graduate School of Economics) is to “nurture highly specialized professionals who have mastered theoretical, empirical and historical approaches for analyzing increasingly globalized and complex economic phenomena, have acquired highly advanced expertise in economics, and can propose solutions for solving the various economic issues faced by modern society.” (Graduate School Regulations: Article 6, Paragraph 1). It will award a master’s degree in Economics to students who have followed the master’s program, acquired the following learning and skills, and met the requirements for completion.

1. The student has acquired the ability to analyze globalized and complex economic phenomena using theoretical, empirical and historical approaches.
2. Using these approaches, the student has acquired the ability to utilize specialized knowledge of both the fields of the international and regional economies to interpret the essence of economic phenomena from multiple viewpoints.
3. Through research on the master’s program, the student has acquired the ability to propose measures to resolve economic issues that is expected from advanced professionals.

Curriculum Planning and Implementation Policy of the Specialization in Economics (Graduate School of Economics)

The Specialization in Economics (Graduate School of Economics) stipulates its policy for planning and implementing its educational curriculum as follows, based on its diploma conferral policy.

1. In order to acquire the basic theories and research methods of economics, a category of Research Foundation Subjects is established.


2. In order to acquire an analytic methodology for economic phenomena, a category of Economic Theory Subjects is established among the specialized subjects, corresponding to theoretical, empirical and historical approaches.


3. In order to acquire advanced expertise in economics, a category of Applied Economics Subjects is established among the specialist subjects, corresponding to both the international and regional economies.


4. To enable research in economics bearing a significant relationship to law or politics, a category of Related Subjects is established.


5. In order to acquire practical and applied skills for proposing measures to resolve economic issues, a category of Research Guidance Subjects is established.
   
   1. In the preparation of master’s theses, guidance will be given in respect to the students’ investigations and research activities, corresponding to their awareness of issues and chosen theme, enabling the acquisition of problem-solving skills.
   2. In order to receive guidance from different viewpoints, guidance will be given by two or more supervisors, with one main and one or more secondary supervisors for each student.
   3. An interim presentation will be held in the second year, and the student’s master’s thesis will thus be improved after receiving a range of advice. By conducting public intermediate presentations and final examinations, the objectivity of the thesis evaluation may be assured.


6. In order for students to conduct independent investigation and research, the classes incorporate active learning and interactive education (such as discussions), with some subjects incorporating fieldwork.

Student Admissions Policy of the Specialization in Economics (Graduate School of Economics)

The specialization accepts candidates with the following qualities, deemed necessary for achieving the purpose of its establishment.

1. The candidate has the basic expertise and general-purpose skills required for learning and research at the graduate school.


2. The candidate is willing to acquire a high degree of expertise in economics and methods of analyzing economic phenomena.


3. The candidate is willing to propose measures to resolve the economic issues faced by modern society, contributing to the development of the economy and society.

Specialization in Business Administration (Graduate School of Economics)

Purpose of Education and Research in the Specialization in Business Administration (Graduate School of Economics)

The Specialization in Business Administration (Graduate School of Economics) aims to nurture highly specialized professionals who have mastered theoretical, empirical and historical approaches for analyzing the increasingly globalized and complex world of modern business administration, have acquired deep expertise and advanced application skills in the field of business administration, and can propose solutions for resolving the various issues in the modern business world. (Graduate School Regulations: Article 6, Paragraph 2)

Diploma Conferral Policy (DP), Curriculum Planning and Implementation Policy (CP) and Student Admissions Policy (AP)

Diploma Conferral Policy of the Specialization in Business Administration (Graduate School of Economics)

The educational purpose of the Specialization in Business Administration (Graduate School of Economics), is to “nurture highly specialized professionals who have mastered theoretical, empirical and historical approaches for analyzing the increasingly globalized and complex world of modern business administration, have acquired deep expertise and advanced application skills in the field of business administration, and can propose solutions for resolving the various issues in the modern business world.” (Graduate School Regulations: Article 6, Paragraph 2). It will award a master’s degree in Business Administration to students who have followed the master’s program, acquired the following learning and skills, and met the requirements for completion.

1. The student can analyze the increasingly globalized and complex world of modern business administration using theoretical, empirical and historical approaches.
2. Using these approaches, the student has conducted research into fields such as business management, management information and accounting, and has thus acquired specialized expertise and advanced application skills in the study of business administration.
3. Through research on the master’s program, the student has acquired the ability to propose measures to resolve business administration issues and propose business strategies that is expected from advanced professionals.

Curriculum Planning and Implementation Policy of the Specialization in Business Administration (Graduate School of Economics)

The Specialization in Business Administration (Graduate School of Economics) stipulates its policy for planning and implementing its educational curriculum as follows, based on its diploma conferral policy.

1. In order to acquire basic theory and research methodology in business administration spanning a variety of areas, a category of Research Foundation Subjects is established, and teachers from the three subject areas of business management, management information and accounting will give guidance in an omnibus format.


2. In order to acquire deep expertise in business administration and advanced application skills using theoretical, empirical and historical approaches, three categories of specialized subjects are established: business management subjects, information subjects, and accounting subjects.
   1. In the field of business management, a category of subjects is established so that students can acquire both a basic knowledge of management and the specialist knowledge to propose management strategies based on the viewpoints of corporate structure, management of diverse human resources, and global business.
   2. In the field of management information, a category of subjects has been established so that students can acquire not only a basic knowledge of management information, but also expertise in the strategic decision-making, based on the use of data utilization and analysis, that is required for modern corporate management.
   3. In the field of accounting, a category of subjects has been established so that students can acquire both basic knowledge of financial accounting and specialist knowledge concerning accounting, which is strongly linked to all aspects of corporate activities, including the management accounting that leads to the goals that in turn bring about corporate activities.


3. A category of related subjects has been established so that students can improve the English-language skills indispensable for business administration research, understand the research trends in business administration, and study the legal aspects of corporate management.


4. In order to acquire practical and applied skills for proposing measures to resolve economic issues, a category of Research Guidance Subjects is established.
   1. In the preparation of master’s theses, guidance will be given in respect to the students’ investigations and research activities, corresponding to their awareness of issues and chosen theme, and enabling the acquisition of problem-solving skills.
   2. In order to receive guidance from different viewpoints, guidance will be given by two or more supervisors, with one main and one or more secondary supervisors for each student.
   3. An interim presentation will be held in the second year, and the student’s master’s thesis will thus be improved after receiving a range of advice. By conducting public intermediate presentations and final examinations, the objectivity of the thesis evaluation may be assured.


5. In order for students to conduct independent investigation and research, the classes incorporate active learning and interactive education (such as discussions), with some subjects incorporating fieldwork.

Student Admissions Policy of the Specialization in Business Administration (Graduate School of Economics)

The specialization accepts candidates with the following qualities, deemed necessary for achieving the purpose of its establishment.

1. The candidate has the basic expertise and general-purpose skills required for learning and research at the graduate school.


2. The candidate is willing to acquire a high degree of expertise in business administration, and advanced skills in its practical application.


3. The candidate is willing to acquire the ability to propose solutions for various issues in modern business.

Admission Policy for International Students

In order to realize one of the founding principles of "Contributing to Human Rights and International Peace through Education and Research," we have accepted international students from overseas for decades and have fostered many excellent human resources. International students with diverse values and Japanese students grow while influencing each other through their studies and exchanges on the campus. And now, they play an active role in the society contributing to the friendly ties between Japan and their home country and to the development of the industrial society.

International students are required to have acquired these skills below through school education in their own country or Japan;
First, the willingness to understand the various issues of global society.
Second, the Japanese language proficiency and basic academic ability necessary to acquire specialized knowledge in the undergraduate school.
Third, the ability and mindset to seek peace and the common sense to respect different cultures and legal and social systems.

The University offers an entrance examination system for international students.

We hope that international students will combine the knowledge and experience they have gained from education and various activities in their home countries with the expertise they will acquire through their studies and practices at our university, and that they will grow into human resources who can play an active role in their home countries, Japan and the world in the future.