POINTS
Learning Points
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In addition to obtaining a TOEIC? score of 800, students will aim to pass the Practical English Proficiency Test Level 1. Students will also be prepared for English interviews in preparation for employment at foreign companies.
02
Various Liberal Arts Courses
Students will study a wide range of subjects such as history, culture, accounting, international issues, and international social theory in English, aiming to become individuals who can play an active role on the international stage. Students will develop the ability to think about what they can do on their own to achieve their goals and take action to achieve them.
03
Applicants can experience an entrepreneurial internship in Southeast Asia. Students develop their own businesses, and the money they earn is used to support local elementary schools and facilities.
TOPICS
Course Topics
The Graduation Project is the culmination of two years of study. You will propose your own business plan in English.
Using the knowledge they have acquired over the past two years, teams plan original business plans to nurture their problem-solving, research, and information dissemination skills. Businesspersons active in various industries invited as judges will judge the plans in a contest format to determine whether they are worth the investment.
Graduation work (2nd year)
April - May
brainstorming
June-July
Research and outlining
July-August
Business Plan Decision
September-December
Research, slide creation, practice
Early Dec.
Presentation of Graduation Works
PICK UP CLASSES
Class Introduction
Marketing
Through case studies in English and in conjunction with graduation projects, students will learn practical theories of market research and information analysis necessary for solving business problems.
programming
Students learn from basic operation of software (Microsoft Office Specialist) and aim to obtain a programming development certification (Oracle Certified Java Programmer, Bronze SE).
Entrepreneurship
Students will learn the skills and mindsets necessary for entrepreneurship and innovation within a company in a practical, English-speaking environment. We sometimes have guest speakers who are alumni who have started their own businesses and are active in the industry.
Click here for the Global Business Course curriculum
Recommended for those whose parents are foreign nationals, those who have been abroad for a long time, and international students. Click here for more information about Japanese Language Support Course
Sample timetable (1st semester of 2nd year)
MESSAGE
Faculty/Student Messages
Anthony G. Madden
Ohio, U.S.A. University of St. Petersburg
University of Science Art & Technology, TESOL (M.S.Ed.)
Today, there are great careers for those who have the confidence to pursue their dreams. In the Global Communication Program, we help students make those dreams a reality. GC students will not only gain high-level English skills, but will develop the entrepreneur mindset, marketing, economics, programming skills, and other knowledge needed to succeed in today's international business world.
HIKARU KATSUMI
Hikaru Katsumi
Department of Global Communication, 2nd year
Tachibana Gakuen High School, Kanagawa, Japan
Alpha Theta Offer
TOEIC? 865 points
What I developed was the skill to express my thoughts appropriately in English.
I want to share the music I love with the world.
I learned the joy of experiencing different cultures through studying abroad in New Zealand when I was in high school. I enrolled in this course to learn business skills in English with a view to working abroad after graduation. At first, debates and presentations in English were very difficult for me, as I tend to spend most of my time reading the air. However, as I spent time with foreign teachers and friends who clearly expressed their opinions in English, I was able to learn to "not be afraid of making mistakes and just give it a try. My most memorable experience was the "graduation project," in which we proposed an original business plan. My team proposed a new business model for urban agriculture. We received the Grand Prize for our proposal, which was highly evaluated for its ability to solve the problems of vacant houses and logistics. For job hunting, I focused on "companies that offer opportunities to visit overseas for work. By taking advantage of English interview preparation classes and the Career Education Center, I was able to confidently convey my thoughts in English at the interview. Alpha Theta, the company that offered me the job, is a world-class manufacturer of DJ equipment. There are many opportunities to go on overseas business trips and have business meetings with overseas clients, and I will be able to make use of the skills I have developed. I would like to travel to various countries and introduce the music I love to the world. I would like to continue taking on challenges to achieve this goal.
CAREER
Qualifications and Main Career Paths
Aimed Qualifications
TOEIC? 800 or above, Practical English Proficiency Test Level 1, TOEIC? Speaking 190 or above, TOEIC? Writing 190 or above v United Nations Official English Proficiency Test Level B or above, Oracle Certified Java Programmer, Silver SE 11
Main career paths
finding employment
DMM.com, KDDI Web Communications, Architect Core, ARVIVAN, i-Style, Asahi Interactive, Teshokai Medical Corporation Kameda General Hospital, ABC Mart, Express Sports, Edelman Japan, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan Overseas Mission Dispatchers, Kyoritsu Maintenance, Simplex, Starbucks Coffee Japan, D.I. System, Nippon Light Metal, Nippon Offshore Drilling, Nomura Trading, Mitsukoshi USA, Media Beacon, Red Bull Japan
university (college) transfer
J. F. Oberlin University, Kanagawa University, Kansai University of Foreign Studies, Kanda University of International Studies, Kyorin University, Komazawa University, Saitama University, Shiga University, Tsuru Bunka University, Teikyo University, Tokai University, Tokyo International Technical and Professional University, Nagoya University, Nihon University, Ferris University, Fukushima University, Hosei University, Ritsumeikan Asia Pacific University
MESSAGE
Messages from Graduates
He has worked for a major advertising production company and the world's largest foreign e-commerce site.
Currently, he is solely responsible for PR activities at a start-up company.
I was an amateur musician in the United States for three years after graduating from high school. I wanted to put a stop to my music activities and obtain business-oriented qualifications and English language skills in the shortest possible time, so I enrolled in the newly established Department of Business Administration. During my time as a student, I spent many days immersed in study. In addition to a huge amount of assignments, the graduation requirement of "TOEIC? 800 points" helped me grow a lot. After graduation, I worked for a major advertising production company. I was also posted to Shanghai for several years, where I was involved in advertising production for global companies. What was useful in making proposals to numerous overseas clients were the English presentation skills I developed in the department. After that, I changed jobs to the world's largest foreign e-commerce site. This seemed to be a rare case of hiring a technical college graduate. The official language in the company was English, and I worked on advertising while honing my language skills more. After a few years, I felt that I wanted to gain experience in a small company while being involved in the overall management, and this is when I came across CRISP Inc. CRISP is a company that operates CRISP SALAD WORKS, a specialty custom salad shop. Currently in charge of all marketing activities, from product development to PR and promotions, my goal is to promote DX-ization, to dispel the negative image of the restaurant industry in Japan, and to grow CRISP into a brand known by all. The English language skills, logical thinking, and ability to face challenges that I learned at Kanda Institute of Foreign Languages. Looking back on my career to date, these have definitely been at the core of who I am.
Director of Marketing, CRISP
Kazuhiro Nishimura
Department of Global Communication
Graduated in March 2011
Kochi High School, Kochi, Japan
