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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 launched a new curriculum in the 2024 academic year. The ABCDE pillars of learning are Asia, Basics, Career, Data, and English. Students gain a solid foundation in economics, and from their second year onward, they are divided into four courses geared toward post-graduation career options. This helps them develop their expertise and become individuals capable of contributing to society. In addition to enriching their learning about Asia and the international community, we also place emphasis on developing practical data analysis skills. Cultivate the ability to learn and think independently, a skill that is needed in a rapidly changing era of globalization and digitalization.

Purpose of education research

Department of Economics (Applicable to students entering in the 2026 academic year)

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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To acquire fundamental knowledge and analytical tools in economics, numerous introductory courses (Required Subject and foundational courses) related to economics are offered during the first year.
To acquire the broad knowledge and general education necessary for a multifaceted and comprehensive understanding of the economic and social system, the university will establish departments such as "Theory and Policy," "Applied Data," "Asian History," and "Accounting and Finance," as well as social science subjects closely related to economics.
To equip students with practical knowledge, thinking skills, and analytical abilities in economics for future career development, we offer four courses: "Economics and Public Affairs," "Data Analysis," "Asia and Global Studies," and "Finance and Accounting."
Seminar exercises are included as a platform for collaborative work, aiming to identify and solve problems while utilizing the knowledge and skills 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.

*The methods and criteria for determining acceptance or rejection are posted on the university's website.
Key points for the entrance exam

Graduation Credit and Degree Acquisition

Department of Economics

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

Graduation Credit required for Subject category (applicable to students entering in the 2026 academic year)

Subject category			Required number Credit				remarks
			Economics and Public Affairs Course	Data Analysis Course	Asia Global Course	Finance and Accounting Course
Specialized subject	Required Subject		18 Credit				To complete Seminar I and II with the same instructor.
	Elective Required Subject	basic subjects	8 Credit				Any Credit earned in excess of the required number Credit can be counted towards Requirement for Graduation as Credit in the free zone.
		Economics Career Courses	6単位
		Theory/Policy Department	20単位	8単位	8単位	8単位
		Applications and Data Division	8単位	24単位	8単位	8単位
		Asia/History Division	8単位	4単位	20単位	8単位
		Accounting and Finance Department	8単位	4単位	8単位	20単位
Subject Open to All students	Elective Required Subject	Language subjects	14 Credit (14 Credit)				Credit earned in excess of 14 Credit can be counted towards Requirement for Graduation as Credit for Subject Open to All students Elective Subject.
		liberal arts subjects
	International Student Required Subject		(10 Credit)				Complete and master all subjects in Japanese I through X.
	Elective Subject		20 Credit (10 Credit)
free zone			14単位	18単位	14単位	14単位	Specialized subjects exceeding 76 Credit (72 Credit for the Data Analysis course) (however, 8 Credit of Credit Credit for the Free Zone must be obtained from elective Required Subject (4 departments) <excluding the Data Analysis course>), teacher training courses, Subject Open to All students exceeding 34 Credit, subjects open to other faculties (2nd, 3rd, and 4th year), and subjects from other universities based on Credit transfer agreements (3rd and 4th year).
total			124 Credit

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