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NAME: Ritsumeikan Asia Pacific University
LOCATION: Beppu City, Oita
TYPE OF INSTITUTION: University |
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Ritsumeikan Asia Pacific University |
Some good reasons why students choose APU:
- Japanese language not required for admission
- International and multicultural campus
- Generous academic merit scholarships for international students
- Experienced international faculty, teaching an international curriculum
- A large company and university network providing many great opportunities for employment and further study after graduation
- Flexible education system (enrollment twice a year, transfer system, accelerated graduation options etc.)
- New campus with cutting-edge facilities
- A safe and friendly local community
APU leads the way with its comprehensive approach to international education. Students from over 75 regions
and countries are represented on campus, making APU the most culturally diverse university in Japan. APU”Ēs
bilingual education system, with classes offered in both English and Japanese and no Japanese language ability
required for admission, make APU a popular choice for both internationally-minded Japanese students and
international students looking for something more that the regular university experience.
Degree programs are currently offered in the areas of social science and management,
with specializations possible in areas such as media, tourism, development, marketing,
and international business. APU”Ēs New Challenge Plan will be implemented from 2006,
offering new academic programs, enhanced language education, and greater opportunities
for students to pursue self-directed and hands-on study and research.
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| Undergraduate Programs |
College of Asia Pacific Studies – APS
Students in the College of Asia Pacific Studies learn about countries and regions throughout the Asia Pacific
region from a social sciences perspective, paying special attention to the region's diverse cultures, social
structures and economic systems. Upon successful completion of the four-year course, students will be awarded
a Bachelor of Social Science.””Specialist subject clusters are available in the areas of:
- Comparative Societies and Cultures
- Environmental Resource Policy
- International Governance
- Sustainable Development
College of Asia Pacific Management – APM
The core field of study offered by the College of Asia Pacific Management is international management.
Advancements in corporate activities in the 20th century have greatly advanced corporate management
practices in recent years. Moreover, economic globalization and technological innovation, particularly
in the IT sector, are giving rise to fundamental changes in the nature of corporate management.
The study of international management involves perceiving and developing solutions to such change.
Once students grasp the basics of international management theory, students go on to learn about management
in more detail in one of the four areas of specialization listed below.
- Marketing and Corporate Strategy
- Accounting and Finance
- International Business and Comparative Management
- New Business and Innovation
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Graduate Schools |
 Graduate School of Asia Pacific Studies
- Master”Ēs and PhD in Asia Pacific Studies (APS)
- Master”Ēs in International Cooperation Policy (ICP)
Graduate School of Management
- Master of Business Administration (MBA)
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Career Support |
APU operates a structured career support program from first year through to graduation.
For 2004 graduates, the university achieved a 98.2% job offer rate for graduates seeking
work in Japan, with the rate climbing to 99.2% for international students. Many students
stay on at APU to complete a graduate degree in international cooperation policy, Asia
Pacific studies, or management. The APU Alumni Association was founded in 2003, and in
the future will take advantage of APU”Ēs diverse student body to extend to all corners of the globe.
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