- Asia University
- Graduate School
- Graduate School of Asian and International Business Strategy
- Post-enrollment process
Post-enrollment process
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Master's course
Requirement for Completion of the Graduate School: Enrollment for 2 years or more, acquisition of 30 Credit more credits, Master’s Thesis or research results (research report) on a specific subject, and passing the examination and examination.1st year
*The background color indicates the period during which classes are held.| April | entrance ceremony | It will be held on April 3rd. |
| new student Guidance | New Student Guidance explains the necessary items for student life. | |
| April | Course registration | When registering new students, under the guidance of their academic advisor, they will create a one-year research plan and decide which courses to take. |
| May to July | ||
| August-September | Summer vacation period | From early August to late September |
| September | Spring semestersubject grade announcement | |
| October | Interim debriefing session |
Second-year students will present research. First-year students attend the seminar to use it as a reference for research related to writing Master’s Thesis. |
| November |
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| December to January | Winter holiday period | From late December to early January |
| January | ||
| February | Master's thesis research plan submission | A review committee for Master’s Thesis, etc. will be organized. |
| Master’s Thesis exam | Second-year students will present Master’s Thesis. First-year students observe the lectures in order to use them as references for writing Master’s Thesis. | |
| January to March | Spring vacation period | From late January to the end of March |
| March | Fall Semester/Year-Long Course Grade Announcement |
2nd year
*The background color indicates the period during which classes are held.| April | Course registration | In the second year, students register for courses under the guidance of their academic advisor, developing a plan for Master’s Thesis and deciding on the subjects they will take. |
| May to June | ||
| July | Submission of interim report (1st) | We will prepare an interim report on individual research for the interim report meeting held in October. |
| August-September | Summer vacation period | From early August to late September |
| September | Spring semestersubject grade announcement | |
| September | Submission of interim report (2nd) | We will prepare an interim report on individual research for the interim report meeting held in October. |
| October | Interim report | Master’s Thesis will report on research progress toward completing their master's thesis or other thesis, and receive guidance from their main and secondary examiners. Individual research reports will cover the content of the interim reports submitted in July and September. Students aim to complete Master’s Thesis other related documents based on guidance from their main and secondary examiners. |
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| December to January | Winter holiday period | From late December to early January Complete Master’s Thesis. |
| January | Submission of Master’s Thesis | After the resumption of classes, students will receive a final confirmation of Master’s Thesis, etc. from their academic advisor, and submit Master’s Thesis, etc. |
| February | Master’s Thesis exam | An oral examination will be conducted based on Master’s Thesis. |
| Fall Semester/Full Year Course Grades Announcement and Degree Acquisition Announcement | We will announce the degree holders at the end of February. | |
| March | Graduation ceremony | It will be held on March 15th. |
Master's course long-term study system
Extension beyond the standard term of study for those who find it difficult to study within the normal term of study (standard term of study) at Graduate School school (first term of doctoral course) due to circumstances such as employment, childcare, or nursing care of relatives. A system that recognizes a curriculum for a period of time. It is possible to change the normal term of study (standard term of study) from 2 years to 3 years or 4 years. Tuition to be paid in one year is the amount obtained by dividing Tuition to be paid for the standard term of study (2 years) by the changed term of study (3 or 4 years).(Notes)
(1) Applies to students enrolling in the spring semester of the master's program, and does not apply to international International Student (students with a status of residence of "Student").
(2) If you wish to apply for the long-term course system, please apply (submit the "long-term course application form") at the time of application.
(3) Applicants may apply for a shortening of the study period only once during their enrollment.
(4) Tuition and facility fees can be paid separately for the spring semester and the fall semester.
(5) The deadline for payment is at the time of enrollment procedures at the time of admission, and thereafter, the end of April for the spring semester and the end of October for the fall semester.
doctoral course
Requirement for Completion of the Graduate School: Enrollment for 3 years or more, acquisition of 12 Credit more credits, and passing Doctoral Dissertation review and examination.Doctoral Dissertation submission requirements: Submit five research reports while enrolled and obtain approval from research graduate school.
Submit papers to the "Asia/International Management Strategy research Papers" and external academic journals in multiple academic years while attending school.
Below is the schedule for obtaining a doctoral degree in three years.
1st year
*The background color indicates the period during which classes are held.| April | entrance ceremony | It will be held on April 3rd. |
| new student Guidance | New Student Guidance explains the necessary items for student life. | |
| April | Course registration | At the time of course registration, students will create a one-year research plan under the guidance of their academic advisor. |
| May to July | ||
| August | research report meeting (research plan announcement) | I will report on future schedules related to research themes. This will be the basis for deciding on two sub-supervisors. |
| August-September | Summer vacation period | From early August to late September |
| September | Submission of manuscripts for publication in research papers | research papers publish research results of students. |
| October | Sub-supervisor decision | Two sub-supervisors will be decided. |
| November | ||
| December | Submission of research plan | research plan at the time of application will be revised based on the guidance of the supervising Professor. |
| December to January | Winter holiday period | From late December to early January |
| January | ||
| February | research report meeting (1) | I will report on research progress. |
| January to March | Spring vacation period | From the end of January to the end of March |
| March | Publication of research papers | |
| 1st year results announcement |
2nd year
*The background color indicates the period during which classes are held.| April | Course registration | At the time of course registration, students will create a one-year research plan under the guidance of their academic advisor. |
| May to July | ||
| August | research report meeting (2) | I will report on the field survey plan. |
| August-September | Summer vacation period | From early August to late September |
| September | Submission of manuscripts for publication in research papers | research papers publish research results of students. |
| October to December | ||
| December to January | Winter holiday period | From late December to early January |
| January | ||
| February | research report meeting (3) | I will report on the field survey results. |
| January to March | Spring vacation period | From late January to late March |
| March | Publication of research papers | |
| 2nd year results announcement |
3rd year
*The background color indicates the period during which classes are held.| April | Course registration | When registering for courses, you will create a one-year research plan under the guidance of your academic advisor. From the third year onward, students will receive thesis guidance from their academic advisor and co-advisor. |
| Submission of Doctoral Dissertation application form | ||
| May to July | ||
| August | research report meeting (interim report meeting Doctoral Dissertation) | I will give an interim report on Doctoral Dissertation. The person who made this report can submit Doctoral Dissertation. |
| August-September | Summer vacation period | From early August to late September |
| October | Submission of Doctoral Dissertation | |
| November | ||
| December | ||
| December to January | Winter holiday period | From late December to early January |
| January | ||
| February | Doctoral Dissertation exam | An oral examination will be conducted based on Doctoral Dissertation. |
| Announcement of annual grades and degree holders | At the end of February, we will announce the degree recipients. | |
| March | Graduation ceremony |
It will be held on March 15th. |
<Updated on July 18, 2026>