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Faculty Characteristics and Career Paths (Faculty of School of International Politics, Economics and Communication)

FEATURES School of School of International Politics, Economics and Communication

  1. Interdisciplinary education

    The first distinctive feature of the School of School of International Politics, Economics and Communication is its interdisciplinary education. For example, even domestic political issues cannot be considered separately from international economics. Similarly, it is impossible to discuss issues of international finance and currency without knowledge of international politics. International communication is also closely linked to international politics and economics. In order to elucidate such international political and economic phenomena, a system based on new, complex knowledge that transcends academic fields is required. This is the interdisciplinary field.
    The department's basic subjects include Introduction to Political Theory, Introduction to International Relations, Introduction to Economics (Micro/Macro), Introduction to International Economics, General Introduction to International Communication, and Introduction to Language Sciences. Students are also free to take courses in other departments and courses beyond the boundaries of their department. Students can also choose seminars beyond their own department. This means that the system allows students to freely study the topics they really want to learn, without being restricted by departments or existing fields.

  2. Small class size

    The second distinctive feature of the School of School of International Politics, Economics and Communication is that it offers specialized seminar-style lectures throughout the four years of its programs.
    The specialized education at the School of School of International Politics, Economics and Communication begins with the "Introductory Seminar" class, a required first-year specialized education subject. What areas of expertise does the academic field of the department you have enrolled in consist of? What kind of mindset is necessary to study the academic field of the department? Also, what kind of awareness of problems should you have? In this seminar, you will learn how to develop a strong interest in the real-life issues of the department you have enrolled in and what learning goals are expected of you.
    In the second year, there is a "pre-seminar". The pre-seminar is positioned as a link between the "introductory seminar" in the first year and the seminars that begin in the third year. In the pre-seminar, students acquire knowledge in specialized fields and develop the ability to conduct research, presentations, and debates based on that knowledge.
    The School of School of International Politics, Economics and Communication has seminars in the third and fourth years. The School of School of International Politics, Economics and Communication has an interdisciplinary education motto, so students are not limited to the seminars of their department, but can freely choose seminars that interest them from a wide variety of research themes. Here, each professor will conduct specialized research in small groups of around seven students per year, aiming to culminate their four years of research.

  3. Seminar Bridge

    In our faculty, students can choose from specialized seminars taught by about 40 faculty members regardless of their department. This is a program that allows students to combine departments and seminars according to their interests and career paths. A good example of this is the idea of a seminar bridge that crosses departments.

LANGUAGE EDUCATION ?

Comprehensive foreign language education: Four years of detailed lessons

In order to improve international communication skills, the School of School of International Politics, Economics and Communication offers foreign language education that aims to comprehensively develop students' listening, speaking, reading and writing skills through topics such as international and current affairs.

Foreign language education at the School of School of International Politics, Economics and Communication consists of English and other foreign languages (French, German, Spanish, Chinese, Russian, Korean) and is conducted over four years from enrollment to graduation. In order to have a broad international perspective beyond English-speaking countries, students choose one foreign language other than English and develop language skills while also learning about the culture. English education places emphasis on oral communication subjects, and most classes are conducted in English. All new students are tested upon enrollment, and classes are tailored to suit their abilities. English education is divided into English Communication courses, Reading, and Writing.

Global Studies Program (GSP) where specialized subjects are taught in English

As a pioneer in international education, our faculty has returned to its roots and established the Global Studies Program, an English-based program, to enable many undergraduate students to fully utilize their abilities on the world stage.
This English-led program caters to those who want to learn specialized subjects related to international politics and economics in English, and currently offers over 100 English lecture courses.
This program requires students to complete one-third to one-half of the undergraduate graduation credits (40 to 66 or more of the 132 credits) in specialized subjects taught in English. This is sure to lead to an increase in the number of international students and more active international exchange on campus.

Improving your English skills, professional skills, and communication skills will be a great advantage when studying abroad or looking for a job. This program is not compulsory, but rather we invite those who wish to take it, so we look forward to your bold challenge. We are also considering a system that will give students an advantage when studying abroad.

GLOBAL PROGRAM

  1. University of Essex, UK Graduate School Dual Degree Program

    This is a program to study at the Graduate School of Essex University (UK) for one year from the second semester of the fourth year. Essex University is highly regarded in the world in the field of social sciences, and is an international university that accepts international students from over 130 countries. Exchange students can also earn a master's degree at the Graduate School of Essex University.

  2. Training at Handong University, Korea

    This program was created through collaboration between faculty members from our faculty and those from Handong University in Korea. In the program, students learn about East Asian economics, politics, culture, and communication, and deepen exchanges with local students. Handong University is an international university that practices Christian education, just like Aoyama Gakuin University. It is also highly regarded in the field of character education, and has produced many graduates who are active globally in various industries, including IT and finance.

  3. Vietnam National University of Agriculture Training

    In partnership with the National Vietnam University of Agriculture, this is a one-week program where participants are paired with local students to carry out research and report on their findings. Through university lectures, lectures by local JETRO and JICA staff, visits to Japanese and local companies, and fieldwork in rural areas, participants will deepen their understanding of development economics and Japanese development assistance.

  4. Training at Lampung University, Indonesia

    This program was created in collaboration between the University of Lampung in Indonesia and faculty members of our faculty. It is a program to learn about the politics, economy, culture, and communication of Indonesia and Japan, and has been conducted online since 2020. Students can also learn a lot from each other through virtual factory tours and discussions.

  5. Missouri State University SDGs Program

    In this program, participants will take a virtual trip to the area around Springfield, Missouri, to learn about the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), learn about local SDGs initiatives, and listen to the stories of people involved in those initiatives, all in an experiential way in English. During the three-week program, participants will study on-demand and in real-time in preparation for their research presentations on the final day, and will repeatedly input and output in English through interactions with faculty, mentors, and local students. After completing the program, participants will be able to feel that their English skills have improved significantly compared to before they participated.

  6. Overseas volunteer training

    An overseas volunteer program run by the nonprofit organization ICYE Japan. Participants participate in programs such as "environmental protection," "child welfare," and "teacher assistant" in about 30 countries across Europe, North and Central America, and Oceania. By combining the study of international communication-related subjects with practical volunteer work, participants can improve not only their knowledge and language skills, but also their international understanding and intercultural communication skills.

Our faculty offers a unique short-term overseas training program with the aim of motivating students to study, building their self-confidence, and acquiring communication skills and leadership skills through practical experience abroad.

CAREER Career Paths and Employment

Main companies and organizations that have offered employment to

Advancement to graduate school Special graduate course enrollment (4th year of university)

Many international organizations require a master's degree in order to apply for employment, and graduate school research is essential to acquire the ability to propose policies and negotiate to solve global problems. Some of our faculty's graduates go on to graduate school and play active roles in international organizations such as the United Nations and the World Bank, as well as NGOs.
At Graduate School of International Politics, Economics and Communication, you can choose one of three majors - International Politics, International College of Economics, or International Communication - based on your interests and career plans, and while you deepen your studies in your major, you can also take courses in other majors.

School of International Politics, Economics and Communication offers a special graduate school course enrollment system that allows students to take graduate school courses in their fourth year.
Fourth-year students with excellent academic records who have acquired 90% or more of the credits required for graduation at the end of their third year and have reached a certain level of grade point average (GPA) can take up to 16 special graduate school courses under certain conditions. After proceeding to graduate school, the credits acquired through this system can be included in the credits required for graduation. Therefore, it is possible to obtain a master's degree in one year of enrollment at graduate school.

Master's Program
Students can obtain a master's degree by enrolling in this program for two years (four or more semesters), earning the required credits, passing the examination of their master's thesis or the results of their specific research project, the final examination, and passing the certification of one foreign language.

Doctoral Program
This course aims to cultivate the advanced abilities necessary to conduct independent research activities as a researcher and the rich academic knowledge that supports them. Students who have studied in this course for more than three years, received the necessary research guidance, and passed the doctoral dissertation examination, final examination, and one foreign language certification can obtain a doctoral degree.

In addition, many students go on to graduate schools at other universities both in Japan and abroad. It is of course possible for students to go on to study at other universities after graduating from our graduate school, and students go on to study a variety of subjects, including not only politics and economics, but also philosophy and history.