Faculty of Economics Policies

Students enrolled after AY2027

Students enrolled before the 2026 academic year

Students enrolled before 2021

Based on the university's basic educational goals, the Faculty of Faculty of Economics aims to provide students with theoretical and applied knowledge of the economic society, and to cultivate independent thinking and the ability to make appropriate decisions. In addition, the Faculty's goal in human resource development is to foster capable members of society who are motivated to tackle the challenges facing the modern economic society.

Diploma Policy

Students enrolled after AY2027

Faculty of Economics is the course to be taken and the required credits for graduation set by the Faculty in order to realize the "basic goals of education" of the Musashi University.124Students who have earned credits and acquired the following knowledge, skills, attitudes, etc. will be awarded a Bachelor of Economics degree.
  1. Students will have acquired broad knowledge and a deep understanding of the natural sciences, humanities, and social sciences, and will be able to comprehensively grasp the problems that occur around us. They will also have acquired specialized knowledge that will enable them to solve increasingly complex social problems using the knowledge and research and analysis methods learned in economics, business administration, and finance.
  2. Ability to grasp the essence of a problem from a variety of information, set tasks for oneself, utilize already acquired knowledge, skills, and experience, research and collect information necessary for problem-solving, and organically link them together
  3. In a globalized society, we must be able to work together in an open and fair manner, transcending differences in systems, cultures, and history, while understanding social phenomena and respecting each other's differences and diversity.
  4. Ability to analyze data related to economics, management, and finance using statistical methods and apply the results to the real world.
  5. Be able to use the knowledge and skills learned in General Education Courses and Specialized Courses to contribute to society and act with a strong desire to put it into practice

Students enrolled before the 2026 academic year

In order to realize Musashi University 's "Basic Educational Goals," Faculty of Economics will award a Bachelor's degree Bachelor of Economics to students who have completed the required courses and 124 credits for graduation set by the Faculty and have acquired the following knowledge, skills, and attitudes.
  1. Students will have acquired broad knowledge and a deep understanding of the natural sciences, humanities, and social sciences, and will be able to comprehensively grasp the problems that occur around us. They will also have acquired specialized knowledge that will enable them to solve increasingly complex social problems using the knowledge and research and analysis methods learned in economics, business administration, and finance.
  2. Ability to grasp the essence of a problem from a variety of information, set tasks for oneself, utilize already acquired knowledge, skills, and experience, research and collect information necessary for problem-solving, and organically link them together
  3. In a globalized society, we must be able to work together in an open and fair manner, transcending differences in systems, cultures, and history, while understanding social phenomena and respecting each other's differences and diversity.
  4. Students must have reached the target level of proficiency in required English courses. Furthermore, students who have participated in the study abroad program must have the ability to discuss advanced issues in English.
  5. Be able to use the knowledge and skills learned in General Education Courses and Specialized Courses to contribute to society and act with a strong desire to put it into practice

Students enrolled before 2021

In order to achieve the basic educational goals of Musashi University, Faculty of Economics will award a Bachelor's degree in Bachelor of Economics to students who have completed the required courses and 124 credits for graduation set by the Faculty and have acquired the following knowledge, skills, and attitudes.
  1. Students will have acquired a broad range of knowledge in the natural sciences, humanities, and social sciences, and will be able to comprehensively grasp the problems occurring around us. They will also have acquired specialized knowledge that will enable them to use the knowledge and research and analysis methods learned in economics, business administration, and finance to solve increasingly complex social problems.
  2. Ability to grasp the essence of a problem from a variety of information, set tasks for oneself, utilize already acquired knowledge, skills, and experience, research and collect information necessary for problem-solving, and organically link them together
  3. In a globalized society, we must be able to work together in an open and fair manner, transcending differences in systems, cultures, and history, while understanding social phenomena and respecting each other's differences and diversity.
  4. Students must have reached the target level of proficiency in required Foreign Language Courses. In addition, students who have studied abroad or completed the Parallel Degree Program (PDP) must have the ability to discuss advanced issues in a foreign language.
  5. Be able to use the knowledge and skills learned in General Education Courses and Specialized Courses to contribute to society and act with a strong desire to put it into practice

Curriculum Policy

Students enrolled after AY2027

Faculty of Economics curriculum is organized into three categories based on the Curriculum Policy of the entire university: General Education Courses, Foreign Language Courses, and Specialized Courses in order to acquire the knowledge, skills, and attitudes listed in the Diploma Policy. In General Education Courses, students acquire the ability to collaborate with Comprehensive Knowledge, Specialized Knowledge, and others, in Foreign Language Courses, they acquire the ability to express their own ideas in a foreign language, and in Specialized Courses, they acquire knowledge and skills in economics, business administration, and finance. At the same time, the seminar is held in small groups for four years to ensure the acquisition of thinking, judgment, expression, and attitude.

Common to all faculties

  1. Comprehensive Knowledge ・ Specialized Knowledge ・In order to acquire the ability to collaborate with others and practical skills, students must acquire a minimum of 2 credits in each field from the six fields of "Mathematical Sciences and Data Science", "Humanities + Related Fields", "Social Sciences + Related Fields", "Natural Sciences + Related Fields", "Sports Science + Related Fields", and "Career Design + Related Fields", and "Language and Communication" A total of 20 credits must be acquired from the 7 fields of the General Education Courses in the 1st ~ 4th year
  2. In order to communicate with a diverse range of people in a global society, English will be a compulsory subject from the first to second year.
  3. In the first year, students will establish a "Basic Seminar in Data Analysis" to cultivate basic methods of data science.
  4. Compulsory subjects will be set for each department and course so that students can learn Specialized Knowledge and skills appropriate to each field.
  5. In the first year, a "General Studies Seminar" and a "Pre-Specialized Seminar" are arranged to develop basic abilities such as writing skills, expressiveness, and reading comprehension that will be the foundation for university studies.
  6. From the second year, seven courses have been establi Elective subjects academic learning shed: "International Economics and Management Course" and "Economics and Contemporary Economics Course" in Department of Economics, "Business Course" and "Corporate Accounting Course" in Department of Management, "Finance Course" and "Securities Analyst Course" in Department of Finance, and "Business Analytics Course" as a common department.
  7. From the second year onwards, "Specialized Seminar Part 1" (second year), "Specialized Seminar Part 2" (third year), and "Specialized Seminar Part 3" (fourth year) are linked to the courses, allowing students to learn more about their specialization while supplementing their lecture courses and cultivating an active learning attitude.
  8. In the "Specialized Seminar Part 3," students will write a graduation thesis or seminar paper, which will serve as the culmination of their four years of academic learning.
  9. Establish "university-University-Wide Specialized Courses" that allow students to overcome the barriers between faculty specializations and study Specialized Courses in other fields.
  10. Encourage stacked academic learning through numbering, systematically arrange subjects and present a course model.

Department of Economics

  1. Two subjects are compulsory subjects in the first year: "Microeconomics," which is the basis for studying economics, and "Economic Statistics," which is used to acquire the basics of statistical thinking.
  2. The International Economics and Management Course is established to comprehensively study global companies, international finance, and economies of various regions around the world, and courses related to international economics, international management, and financial theory are established in order to acquire knowledge and ways of thinking to grasp domestic and foreign economic and management activities in a theoretical, empirical, and historical perspective
  3. The Economics and Contemporary Economics Course is established to understand the structure of the economy and acquire methods of economic analysis, and Elective subjects is established to cultivate theoretical thinking, data analysis skills, historical insight, and expertise that can be applied in the real world.

Department of Management

  1. Two subjects are compulsory subjects in the first year: "Fundamentals of Business Administration," which is the basis for studying business administration, and "Management Statistics," which is used to acquire the basics of statistical thinking skills.
  2. We have established a "Business Course" that provides a comprehensive study of corporate management, from basic subjects such as business management and business strategy to Specialized Courses such as human resources, organization, marketing, innovation, and international management. In order to develop a proactive attitude, thinking skills, expression skills, and communication skills, we have set up courses that incorporate corporate case studies and group work.
  3. Establish a "Corporate Accounting Course" that will provide a step-by-step approach to learning everything from the basics of accounting to applied issues that intersect with adjacent fields (business administration, law, finance, etc.)

Department of Finance

  1. A total of five subjects are compulsory subjects in the first year: "Introduction to Finance" and "Financial Theory 1" as introductory courses in finance, "Microeconomics" and "Macroeconomics" to understand the basics of economic mechanisms closely related to finance, and "Financial Statistics" to acquire the basics of statistical thinking skills
  2. Establish a "Finance Course" to teach methods for comprehensively managing and operating household and corporate finances from the perspective of capital flows.
  3. Establish a "Securities Analyst Course" for those aiming to obtain qualifications as a securities analyst, and set up subjects aimed at passing the first securities analyst proficiency exam.

Common to all departments

The "Business Analytics Course" will be established to learn how to systematize the results of data science and apply them in the real world, and classes will be arranged to understand the analytical methods and practices in the economic, management, and financial contexts of data science, as well as the components and development of IT systems. 

Students enrolled before the 2026 academic year

The Faculty of Faculty of Economics' curriculum is divided into three sections based on the university's Curriculum Policy: General Education Courses, Foreign Language Courses, and Specialized Courses, in order to enable students to acquire the knowledge, skills, and attitudes set forth in Diploma Policy. General Education Courses provide students with broad knowledge, deep culture, and the ability to collaborate and practice with others, while Foreign Language Courses provide the practical ability to express one's own thoughts in a foreign language, and Specialized Courses provide knowledge and skills in economics, business administration, and finance. Additionally, small-group seminars, which all students take over four years, further solidify students' acquisition of critical thinking, judgment, and expression skills, as well as their attitudes.

Common to all faculties

  1. In order to equip students with broad knowledge, deep culture, and the ability to work with others and put things into practice, comprehensive courses will be offered from the first to fourth years, with students required to take at least two credits in each of six areas: "Information and Communication," "History and Culture," "Modern Society," "Nature and Environment," "Mind and Body," and "Life Management and Career Design." Students must take General Education Courses 20 credits, with a minimum of two credits in each area.
  2. In order to communicate with a diverse range of people in a global society, English will be a compulsory subject from the first to second year.
  3. Compulsory subjects will be set for each department and course so that students can learn Specialized Knowledge and skills appropriate to each field.
  4. In the first year, a "General Studies Seminar" and a "Pre-Specialized Seminar" are arranged to develop basic abilities such as writing skills, expressiveness, and reading comprehension that will be the foundation for university studies.
  5. From the second year, courses are established, with students divided into specialized fields. Each course offers compulsory courses to academic learning basic knowledge and Elective subjects to further deepen that knowledge.
  6. From the second year onwards, "Specialized Seminar Part 1" (second year), "Specialized Seminar Part 2" (third year), and "Specialized Seminar Part 3" (fourth year) are linked to the courses, allowing students to learn more about their specialization while supplementing their lecture courses and cultivating an active learning attitude.
  7. In the "Specialized Seminar Part 3," students will write a graduation thesis or seminar paper, which will serve as the culmination of their four years of academic learning.
  8. Establish "university-University-Wide Specialized Courses" that allow students to overcome the barriers between faculty specializations and study Specialized Courses in other fields.
  9. Numbering encourages students academic learning in a cumulative manner, and subjects are systematically arranged to present a course tree.
  10. The method of evaluating academic learning outcomes will be comprehensively evaluated based on the following factors depending on the type of subject: 1) knowledge and skills, 2) ability to think, make decisions, and express themselves, and 3) initiative and cooperation. Specific methods will include quizzes, various midterm assignments, presentations, field surveys, and end-of-term exams and reports. At the same time, the evaluation ratio for each element will be displayed in the syllabus, etc.
  11. An inter-seminar research presentation conference will be held every year, providing an opportunity for students to present the results of their daily academic learning and be evaluated by those other than their supervisors.

Department of Economics

  1. Three subjects are required for first-year students in the department: "Microeconomics" and "Macroeconomics," which are the foundations for studying economics, and "Introduction to Information Processing," which teaches the basics of information processing ability.
  2. Establish an "International Economics and Management Course" that comprehensively studies global companies, international finance, and economies around the world. In order to acquire knowledge and ways of thinking to understand domestic and international economic and management activities theoretically, empirically, and historically, offer courses on the economics, history, and finance of various countries.
  3. We have established an "Economics and Modern Economy Course" in which students can learn about the economic mechanisms that have a major impact on our daily lives from theory and history, acquire economic analysis techniques, and learn solutions to problems facing Japan, such as low growth and unemployment. We also offer Elective subjects to acquire knowledge of the history of academic theories and economic theory, in order to develop theoretical thinking skills and historical observation skills and to develop expertise that can be used in the real world.

Department of Management

  1. Four subjects are required for first-year students in the department: "Introduction to Business Management" and "Business Management Basics," which are the foundations for studying business management; "Introduction to Information Processing," which teaches the basics of information processing ability; and "Business Statistics," which teaches statistics necessary for business analysis.
  2. We have established a "Business Course" that provides a comprehensive study of corporate management, from basic subjects such as business management and business strategy to Specialized Courses such as human resources, organization, marketing, innovation, and international management. In order to develop a proactive attitude, thinking skills, expression skills, and communication skills, we have set up courses that incorporate corporate case studies and group work.
  3. We have established a "Business Design Course" that will equip students with the practical skills they need to start their own business or launch a new project within a company using information technology, and we have also set up internships and project-based courses to equip students with the analytical and proposal skills to use data to solve problems.
  4. Establish a "Corporate Accounting Course" that will provide a step-by-step approach to learning everything from the basics of accounting to applied issues that intersect with adjacent fields (business administration, law, finance, etc.)

Department of Finance

  1. Four courses in total are required for first-year students in the department: "Introduction to Finance" and "Financial Theory 1" as introductory courses to finance, and "Microeconomics" and "Macroeconomics" to understand the basics of the economic system, which is closely related to finance.
  2. Establish a "Finance Course" to teach methods for comprehensively managing and operating household and corporate finances from the perspective of capital flows.
  3. Establish a "Securities Analyst Course" for those aiming to obtain qualifications as a securities analyst, and set up subjects aimed at passing the first securities analyst proficiency exam.

Students enrolled before 2021

The Faculty of Faculty of Economics' curriculum is divided into three sections based on the university's Curriculum Policy: General Education Courses, Foreign Language Courses, and Specialized Courses, in order to enable students to acquire the knowledge, skills, and attitudes set forth in Diploma Policy. General Education Courses provide a broad range of general knowledge, Foreign Language Courses provide the practical ability to express one's thoughts in a foreign language, and Specialized Courses provide knowledge and skills in economics, business administration, and finance. In addition, small-group seminars, which all students take over four years, further solidify the acquisition of thinking skills, judgment, expression, and attitudes.

Common to all faculties

  1. In order to provide students with a broad range of knowledge, comprehensive courses will be offered from the first to fourth years, with students required to earn General Education Courses, with a minimum of two credits in each of six areas: "Information and Communication," "History and Culture," "Modern Society," "Nature and Environment," "Mind and Body," and "Life Management and Career Design."
  2. Foreign Language Courses will be required from the first to second year in order to understand different cultures and the languages of those regions and cultural spheres.
  3. Compulsory subjects will be set for each department and course so that students can learn Specialized Knowledge and skills appropriate to each field.
  4. In the first year, a "General Studies Seminar" and a "Pre-Specialized Seminar" are arranged to develop basic abilities such as writing skills, expressiveness, and reading comprehension that will be the foundation for university studies.
  5. From the second year, courses are established, with students divided into specialized fields. Each course provides compulsory courses to academic learning basic knowledge and Elective subjects to further deepen that knowledge.
  6. From the second year onwards, "Specialized Seminar Part 1" (second year), "Specialized Seminar Part 2" (third year), and "Specialized Seminar Part 3" (fourth year) are linked to the courses, allowing students to learn more about their specialization while supplementing their lecture courses and cultivating an active learning attitude.
  7. In the "Specialized Seminar Part 3," students will write a graduation thesis or seminar paper, which will serve as the culmination of their four years of academic learning.
  8. Establish "university-University-Wide Specialized Courses" that allow students to overcome the barriers between faculty specializations and study Specialized Courses in other fields.
  9. Establishing a Parallel Degree Programme (PDP) between the University of London and our university, offering classes in English and providing world-class undergraduate education to nurture leaders for the global society.
  10. Numbering encourages students academic learning in a cumulative manner, and subjects are systematically arranged to present a course tree.
  11. Regarding the method of evaluating academic learning outcomes, depending on the type of subject, ① knowledge and skills, ② thinking ability, judgment ability, and expression ability, ③ initiative and cooperation, etc. will be evaluated comprehensively. Specific methods will be quizzes, various midterm assignments, presentations, field surveys, end-of-term exams and reports, etc. At the same time, the evaluation ratio of each element will be presented in the syllabus, etc.
  12. An inter-seminar research presentation conference will be held every year, providing an opportunity for students to present the results of their daily academic learning and be evaluated by those other than their supervisors.

Department of Economics

  1. Three subjects are required for first-year students in the department: "Microeconomics" and "Macroeconomics," which are the foundations for studying economics, and "Introduction to Information Processing," which teaches the basics of information processing ability.
  2. Establish an "International Economics and Management Course" that comprehensively studies global companies, international finance, and economies around the world. In order to acquire knowledge and ways of thinking to understand domestic and international economic and management activities theoretically, empirically, and historically, offer courses on the economics, history, and finance of various countries.
  3. We have established an "Economics and Modern Economy Course" in which students will learn about the economic mechanisms that have a major impact on our daily lives from theory and history, acquire economic analysis techniques, and learn solutions to problems facing Japan, such as low growth and unemployment. In order to cultivate theoretical thinking and historical observation skills and develop expertise that can be used in the real world, we have established Elective subjects to acquire knowledge of academic history and economic theory.

Department of Management

  1. Four courses are required for first-year students in the department: "Introduction to Business Management" and "Business Management Basics," which are the foundations for studying business management; "Introduction to Information Processing," which teaches the basics of information processing ability; and "Business Statistics," which teaches statistics necessary for business analysis.
  2. We have established a "Business Course" that provides a comprehensive study of corporate management, from basic subjects such as business management and business strategy to Specialized Courses such as human resources, organization, marketing, innovation, and international management. In order to develop a proactive attitude, thinking skills, expression skills, and communication skills, we have arranged courses that incorporate corporate case studies and group work.
  3. We have established a "Business Design Course" that will equip students with the practical skills they need to start their own business or launch a new project within a company using information technology, and we have also set up internships and project-based courses to equip students with the analytical and proposal skills to use data to solve problems.
  4. Establish a "Corporate Accounting Course" that will provide a step-by-step approach to learning everything from the basics of accounting to applied issues that intersect with adjacent fields (business administration, law, finance, etc.)

Department of Finance

  1. Four courses in total are required for first-year students in the department: "Introduction to Finance" and "Financial Theory 1" as introductory courses to finance, and "Microeconomics" and "Macroeconomics" to understand the basics of the economic system, which is closely related to finance.
  2. Establish a "Finance Course" to teach methods for comprehensively managing and operating household and corporate finances from the perspective of capital flows.
  3. Establish a "Securities Analyst Course" for those aiming to obtain qualifications as a securities analyst, and set up subjects aimed at passing the first securities analyst proficiency exam.

Admission Policy

Students enrolled after AY2027

Based on the "The Three Founding Principles" of the establishment of the academy, the "basic goals of education" of the entire university, and the three policies of the entire university, the Faculty of Economics has established its own educational objectives and the purpose of human resource development. In other words, the purpose is to cultivate people who have acquired a wide range of knowledge and deep education in the natural sciences, humanities, and social sciences, have the ability to organically connect specialized knowledge, and have a strong desire to contribute to society. On top of that, Faculty of Economics has specifically established the following policies for accepting students:

Desired profile

Common to all faculties

  1. Faculty of Economics A good understanding of the admission policies, Diploma Policy, and Curriculum Policy of the department of entry, and a clear intention to learn the educational content set by the department.
  2. Those who are interested in the economy, finance, and management of companies in Japan and the world, and who are able to independently find research topics, investigate the information necessary for solutions, think through them on their own, and draw clear conclusions in cooperation with others
  3. Those who want to acquire knowledge, skills, thinking and judgment, independence, leadership, practical skills, and expressive skills in a small group seminar

Department of Economics

  1. Those who have basic academic ability and an independent learning attitude, are interested in domestic and international economic and social trends, and are willing to work with diverse people to solve social issues.
  2. Those who are willing to learn the mechanism of the economy from the perspectives of theory, empirical evidence, institutions, and history, and to acquire the ability to think with data and logic.

Department of Management

  1. Those who have a serious attitude towards study and basic academic ability, and who have a strong interest in contemporary issues in Japan and abroad, especially corporate trends, management styles, and information and communication technology.
  2. Those who want to learn step-by-step from the basics of accounting to its application in adjacent fields (economics, law, finance, etc.)

Department of Finance

  1. Those who have a serious attitude toward their studies, basic academic ability, and a strong interest in contemporary issues, especially in the field of finance.
  2. Those who want to acquire finance-related knowledge and skills, acquire various qualifications, and apply them to their professional life after graduation.

Admissions policy for each admission selection method

 

Selection method

Admission Policy

General entrance examination

Based on Specialized Knowledge knowledge of economics, business administration, and finance, students are evaluated on a wide range of basic academic skills necessary to develop the ability to respond to various problems in modern society.

Comprehensive Selection

We accept students who have the results of extracurricular activities and prescribed qualifications, have high academic performance, have a strong desire and interest in academic learning at our department, and can actively participate in seminar activities after entering the university.
In the written test, which includes Application documents and essays, knowledge and skills (especially Japanese language and mathematics ability), judgment, thinking, expression, and the results of independent inquiry are comprehensively evaluated, and in the interview, independence and collaboration are comprehensively evaluated.

School recommendation selection
(
Designated school recommendation admission)

We accept students who have a strong interest in economics, business administration, and finance, and who have excellent academic performance in High School and other fields and are excellent in terms of character.
Application documents, essays, and interviews will comprehensively evaluate basic academic ability, motivation to academic learning after admission, thinking, expressiveness, and judgment, and in the interview, independence and collaboration.

Entrance examination for returning students and Entrance examination for non-traditional learners

We accept students who have a strong interest in economics, business administration, and finance, and a strong desire to apply their experience prior to admission to academic learning at our faculty.
In Application documents, students will comprehensively evaluate their understanding of the university's educational philosophy and motivation for applying, knowledge, skills, thinking, judgment, and expression skills in the written test, and independence and collaboration in the interview.

Transfer admission, undergraduate admission, and transfer admission

In addition to acquiring the basic academic skills necessary for academic learning after admission, as well as basic knowledge and skills in economics, business administration, and finance, we accept students who have a high desire to academic learning at our faculty.
Application documents In the essay, knowledge and skills, thinking, judgment, and expression skills are comprehensively evaluated, and in the interview, independence, collaboration, etc. are comprehensively evaluated.

Students enrolled before the 2026 academic year

The Faculty of Faculty of Economics has established its own educational objectives and human resource development goals based on the "The Three Founding Principles" of the university's founding, the university's "Basic Educational Goals," and the three university-wide policies. In other words, the goal of human resource development is to cultivate individuals who have a broad knowledge and deep understanding of the natural sciences, humanities, and social sciences, who have the ability to organically combine specialized knowledge, and who are able to act with a strong desire to contribute to society. Based on this, the Faculty of Faculty of Economics has established the following specific admissions policy.

Desired profile

Common to all faculties

  1. Those who have a thorough understanding of the admission policy, Diploma Policy, and Curriculum Policy of the Faculty Faculty of Economics as a whole and the department they wish to enroll in, and who have a clear intention to study the educational content set out by the Faculty
  2. Those who are interested in the economy, finance, and management of companies in Japan and around the world, who can independently identify research topics, research the information necessary to solve them, think things through on their own based on what they have researched, and work with others to arrive at clear conclusions.
  3. Those who want to acquire knowledge and skills, thinking and judgment abilities, and initiative, communication and expression abilities in small-group seminars.

Department of Economics

  1. Those who have the desire to study and basic academic ability, and who have a strong interest in contemporary issues both at home and abroad, especially economic trends and financial issues.
  2. People who are interested in understanding the historical progress of the Japanese and global economies

Department of Management

  1. Those who have a serious attitude towards their studies, basic academic ability, and a strong interest in contemporary issues both at home and abroad, especially in corporate trends and management practices.
  2. Those who have a strong interest in information and communication technology and information education linked to business administration
  3. Those who want to learn step-by-step from the basics of accounting to its application in adjacent fields (economics, law, finance, etc.)

Department of Finance

  1. Those who have a serious attitude toward their studies, basic academic ability, and a strong interest in contemporary issues, especially in the field of finance.
  2. Those who wish to acquire finance-related knowledge and skills and obtain various qualifications to utilize in their professional life after graduation.

Admissions policy for each admission selection method

 

Selection method

Admission Policy

General entrance examination

Using Specialized Knowledge based on economics, business administration, and finance, we assess a wide range of basic academic skills necessary to develop the ability to deal with various issues in modern society.

Comprehensive Selection
(A.O.
Entrance Exam)

We accept students who, prior to enrollment, have participated in extracurricular activities and have qualifications designated by our university, have already achieved high academic results, have rich personalities, have actively participated in and achieved results in curricular and extracurricular activities, have a strong desire and interest in enrolling in our faculty, and are able to actively participate in seminar activities after enrollment.
The written examination, which includes Application documents and essays, will comprehensively evaluate your knowledge and skills (especially Japanese and mathematical ability), judgment, thinking ability, expression, and the results of your independent research, while the interview will comprehensively evaluate your initiative and ability to work collaboratively.

School recommendation selection
(
Designated school recommendation admission)

We accept students who have a strong interest in economics, business administration, and finance, who have this faculty as their first choice, who have excellent academic records in High School and who are also excellent people.
Application documents, essays, and interviews will be used to assess basic academic ability, motivation to academic learning after enrollment, thinking ability, expression ability, and judgment ability, while interviews will assess initiative, cooperation, etc.

Entrance examination for returning students and Entrance examination for non-traditional learners

We accept students who have a strong interest in economics, business administration, and finance, and who have a strong desire to utilize the experiences they have gained up until now in their academic learning at our university.
Application documents will assess your understanding of the university's educational philosophy and your motivation for applying, while the written test will assess your knowledge, skills, ability to think, make decisions, and express yourself, and the interview will primarily assess your initiative and ability to cooperate.

Transfer admission, undergraduate admission, and transfer admission

We accept students who have the basic academic ability necessary for academic learning after enrollment, as well as basic knowledge and skills in either economics, business administration, or finance, and who have a strong motivation for applying to our faculty, a strong interest, and a strong desire to academic learning.
Application documents and essays will be used to comprehensively evaluate knowledge, skills, thinking ability, judgment, and expression, while interviews will be used to comprehensively evaluate applicants' initiative and collaborative abilities.

Students enrolled before 2021

The Faculty of Faculty of Economics has established its own educational objectives and human resource development goals based on The Three Founding Principles of the university, the basic educational goals of the university as a whole, and the three university-wide policies. In other words, the goal of human resource development is to cultivate individuals who have acquired a broad education in the natural sciences, humanities, and social sciences, who have the ability to organically combine specialized knowledge, and who can act with a strong desire to contribute to society. Based on this, the Faculty of Faculty of Economics has established the following specific admissions policy:

Desired student profile

Common to all faculties

  1. Those who have a thorough understanding of the admission policy, Diploma Policy, and Curriculum Policy of the Faculty Faculty of Economics as a whole and the department they wish to enroll in, and who have a clear intention to study the educational content set out by the Faculty
  2. Those who are interested in the economy, finance, and management of companies in Japan and around the world, who can independently identify research topics, research the information necessary to solve them, think things through on their own based on what they have researched, and work with others to arrive at clear conclusions.
  3. Those who wish to acquire knowledge, skills, thinking and judgment abilities, expression skills, and autonomy during their university life in small-group seminars.
  4. Those who wish to study the Parallel Degree Programme (PDP) with the University of London are those who wish to acquire the ability to discuss advanced issues in a foreign language and to utilize this ability after graduation.

Department of Economics

  1. Those who have the desire to study and basic academic ability, and who have a strong interest in contemporary issues both at home and abroad, especially economic trends and financial issues.
  2. People who are interested in understanding the historical progress of the Japanese and global economies

Department of Management

  1. Those who have a serious attitude towards their studies, basic academic ability, and a strong interest in contemporary issues both at home and abroad, especially in corporate trends and management practices.
  2. Those who have a strong interest in information and communication technology and information education linked to business administration
  3. Those who want to learn step-by-step from the basics of accounting to its application in adjacent fields (economics, law, finance, etc.)

Department of Finance

  1. Those who have a serious attitude toward their studies, basic academic ability, and a strong interest in contemporary issues, especially in the field of finance.
  2. Those who wish to acquire finance-related knowledge and skills and obtain various qualifications to utilize in their professional life after graduation.

Subjects, courses, and abilities that are desirable to acquire before entering university

Regardless of whether or not you select English, Japanese, Geography, History, and Civics as entrance exam subjects, it is expected that you will have acquired the basic academic skills that should have been learned in High School.

Subject/Subject

Required standards

Foreign Language (English)

It is expected that you are consciously learning the four basic skills (listening, speaking, reading and writing).

national language

Students are expected to have the basic ability to read and understand literature and to communicate what they have researched and thought.

mathematics

It is desirable to have basic knowledge.

Geography, History and Civics

Students are expected to have studied as broadly as possible in order to understand and analyze social phenomena from multiple perspectives.

Admissions policy for each admission selection method

Selection method

Admission Policy

General entrance examination

Using Specialized Knowledge based on economics, business administration, and finance, we assess a wide range of basic academic skills necessary to develop the ability to deal with various issues in modern society.
In addition, there is a parallel degree program between the University of London and Musashi University (PDP) students will focus on Mathematics and English.

Comprehensive Selection
(A.O.
Entrance Exam)

We accept students who, prior to enrollment, have participated in extracurricular activities and have qualifications designated by our university, have already achieved high academic results, have rich personalities, have actively participated in and achieved results in curricular and extracurricular activities, have a strong desire and interest in enrolling in our faculty, and are able to actively participate in seminar activities after enrollment.
Application documents and essays will be used to comprehensively assess knowledge and skills (especially Japanese and mathematical ability), judgment, thinking ability, and expression, while interviews will be used to comprehensively assess initiative and collaborative ability.
Parallel Degree Programme between University of London and Musashi University (PDP) students will focus on Mathematics and English.

School recommendation selection
(
Designated school recommendation admission)

We accept students who have a strong interest in economics, business administration, and finance, who have this faculty as their first choice, who have excellent academic records in High School and who are also excellent people.
Application documents, essays, and interviews will be used to assess basic academic ability, motivation to academic learning after enrollment, thinking ability, expression ability, and judgment ability, while interviews will assess initiative, cooperation, etc.

Entrance examination for returning students and Entrance examination for non-traditional learners

We accept students who have a strong interest in economics, business administration, and finance and who are eager to utilize the experiences they have gained up until now in their academic learning at our university.
Application documents will assess your understanding of the university's educational philosophy and your motivation for applying, while the written test will assess your knowledge, skills, ability to think, make decisions, and express yourself, and the interview will primarily assess your initiative and ability to cooperate.

Transfer admission, undergraduate admission, and transfer admission

We accept students who have acquired the basic academic ability necessary for academic learning after enrollment, as well as basic knowledge and skills in either economics, business administration, or finance, and who have a strong motivation for applying to our faculty, a strong interest in it, and a strong desire to academic learning.
Application documents and essays will be used to comprehensively evaluate knowledge, skills, thinking ability, judgment, and expression, while interviews will be used to comprehensively evaluate applicants' initiative and collaborative abilities.