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Faculty overview

The study of Faculty of Economics is to explore the mechanisms of production, expenditure, and distribution of goods and services that support people's lives from both theoretical and empirical perspectives. Economics is a universal study that transcends time and region and is useful anytime, anywhere. Undergraduate students Faculty of Economics first work on a global understanding of the times based on a wide range of liberal arts, including humanities subjects including multiple languages and natural sciences. On top of that, while thoroughly learning basic economic theory, you can create a focused study plan according to each individual's interests, such as data analysis, financial finance, and Asian regional economies. Starting from the interest of each student, we develop economists with a multifaceted understanding of the global economy.

Department of Economics

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Responding to the changing times, learning and thinking on their own

Professor KENJOH Eiko Eiko
Dean of the Faculty of Economics

Asia University Faculty of Economics will start a new curriculum from the 6th year of Reiwa. As the pillars of learning, we value ABCDE, that is, Asia, Basics, Career (career, employment), Data (data analysis), and English (English). In addition to acquiring a solid understanding of economics from the basics, from the second year onwards students are divided into four courses based on their career options after graduation. promote the growth of In addition to enriching students' learning about Asia and other international societies, we are also focusing on developing practical data analysis skills. Cultivate the ability to learn and think independently, which is required in this age of rapid globalization and digitalization.

Purpose of education research

Department of Economics

In addition to acquiring a wide range of education, students acquire basic specialized academic skills by taking Microeconomics and Macroeconomics, and by studying a variety of specialized subjects, deepen their knowledge of domestic and foreign economies and societies, and achieve rapid technological innovation. In the midst of the globalization of society, we will develop human resources who can respond to changes and truly contribute to the economy and society.

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Graduation Accreditation and Degree Conferment Policy (Diploma Policy)

The Faculty Faculty of Economics (hereafter referred to as the “Faculty”) will award degrees to students who have earned the required Credit and acquired the following abilities.

Acquire the basic knowledge of economics and analytical tools necessary to discover and solve the economic problems facing the economy and society.
They have acquired the broad knowledge and culture necessary to comprehensively understand the economy and society from diverse perspectives.
Students are acquiring practical economics knowledge, thinking, and data analysis skills in order to develop their future careers.
As a member of global society, including Asia, we have acquired the ability to proactively tackle the challenges we face.
They have acquired the motivation and ability to express their opinions clearly while respecting others and to contribute to creating a better society through collaboration.

Curriculum Formulation and Implementation Policy (Curriculum Policy)

In order to acquire the knowledge, skills, and attitudes listed in the Diploma Policy, and to develop human resources who can independently choose their own careers and lives, the Faculty systematically organizes the following curricula.・I will do it.

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In order to acquire the basic knowledge and analytical tools of economics, we offer many introductory subjects (Required Subject, basic subjects) related to economics in the first year.
In order to acquire the wide range of knowledge and education necessary to understand economic society from multiple angles and comprehensively, we offer three courses: ``Theory/Policy Section,'' ``Application/Data Section,'' ``Asia/History Section,'' and ``Accounting/Finance Section.'' In addition to establishing ``Economics Career Department'' and ``Economics Specialty Career Department,'' we will also have social science-related subjects closely related to economics.
In order to acquire practical knowledge, thinking, and analytical skills in economics for future career development, we offer four courses: "Economics/Public Affairs Course," "Data Analysis Course," "Asia/Global Course," and "Finance/Accounting Course." Establish two courses.
We will establish a "Seminar Department" as a place where students can work together to discover and solve problems while utilizing the knowledge and abilities they have acquired.

We will arrange the subjects by showing their difficulty and sequence using a curriculum tree and numbering, and create a system that allows students to systematically learn economics from basics to applications.
In order to acquire a wide range of knowledge and education, a minimum number Credit will be established for each department. In addition, in order for students to proceed with their studies in line with their individual interests, we have adopted a course system and are encouraged to focus on the subjects in the departments that form the core of each course starting in the second year.
In order to develop the ability to appropriately apply economics knowledge and analytical tools and collaborate, from the third year onwards, students are assigned to small group Seminar and have opportunities to practice discussions and presentations.
Incorporate Lecture by inviting practitioners from companies and government agencies to learn about actual economic activities.

Policy for Accepting New Students (Admission Policy)

Our faculty is broadly looking for people who have a strong interest in economic and social issues, a strong desire to learn about economics and a wide range of knowledge, and who aim to play a role in the economic society of Japan and the world in the future. Specifically, we are looking for people with the following abilities and qualities.

Knowledge and Understanding: Have adequately acquired the basic academic ability and general education to analyze and understand various economic and social phenomena.
Thinking and Judgment Skills Students have acquired the basic understanding and communication skills needed to report and discuss matters related to the economy and society.
Interest/Motivation: Have a sense of purpose in wanting to grow themselves through the acquisition of a wide range of knowledge centered on economics.
Interest/motivation Students are willing to learn and think about economic society from a variety of perspectives through activities both inside and outside the university, such as sports, cultural activities, volunteer activities, acquiring qualifications, and studying abroad.
Interest/Motivation: Have a desire to try to solve problems in economic and social phenomena on their own.

Graduation Credit and Degree Acquisition

Department of Economics

Degree: Bachelor of Arts (Economics)
Length of study: 4 years

Number of Credit for graduation in Subject category (applicable to students enrolled in 2023)

*The curriculum will change from 2024.

Subject category				Number Credit required for the Modern Economics Course		Accounting Finance Course Required number Credit		remarks
Specialized subject	Required Subject			10単位		10単位
	Elective Required Subject		theory department	32単位	Earn at least 4 Credit from each department	36単位	Earn at least 4 Credit from each department	The minimum number Credit required for each of the five departments is met, and a total of 60 Credit are compulsory. Credit earned in excess of this can count toward Requirement for Graduation as free zone Credit.
			Application and Policy Division
			Asia/History Division	16単位
			accounting finance department	12単位		24単位
			Economic Professional Career Division
	Seminar subject		Specialized Seminar section Comprehensive Academic Seminar Division	8単位	Earn 8 Credit in any department	8単位	Earn 8 Credit in any department	Complete Seminar I and II with the same instructor in either department. Those who have not completed I cannot take II.
Subject Open to All students
	Required Subject	Course A	English	10単位		10単位		Choose either A or B Course (Course B is compulsory for international International Student).
			Foreign languages other than English	4単位		4単位
		Course B	English	4単位		4単位
			Foreign languages other than English	10単位		10単位
	Elective Required Subject			4単位		4単位		Acquired Credit exceeding 4 Credit can be counted toward Requirement for Graduation as Credit for university-wide Elective Subject.
	Elective Subject			16単位		16単位
free zone				12単位		12単位		Total of more than 70 Credit of specialized subjects, teacher training course subjects, more than 34 Credit Subject Open to All students, courses open to other faculties (2nd, 3rd, and 4th graders), and specialized subjects of other universities based on Credit transfer agreements (3rd and 4th graders) 12 Credit are compulsory.
total				124単位		124単位

Faculty of Economics

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