Faculty of Economics Policies

Students entering in 2022 or later

• Diploma Policy
• Curriculum Policy
• Admissions Policy

Students enrolled before 2021

• Diploma Policy
• Curriculum Policy
• Admissions Policy

Diploma Policy

Students entering in 2022 or later

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

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 entering in 2022 or later

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

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 entering in 2022 or later

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

Students enrolled before 2021

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

Admissions policy for each admission selection method