Helping International Students Find English-Taught Undergraduate and Postgraduate Programs at Japanese Universities

Department of Business Administration, Faculty of Business Administration
Global Business Program (GBP)

The Global Business Program (GBP) is a newly designed program integrated as part of the Faculty of Business Administration at HOSEI University, that commenced in September 2016. Its foundation is based on the objective to develop human resources for the management of globalized businesses in the 21st century, which is often called “The Asian Century”.
The students in this program will enjoy active interaction with fellow students from different backgrounds and cultures, which will enhance their understanding of global business management, and encourage proactive participation in learning activities. In addition, this will become an optimum program for studying Japanese-style management as well as the Japanese spirit of craftsmanship and hospitality.
Japanese companies have been able to maintain their competitiveness in the global business environment with outstanding craftsmanship, widely known in Japanese as “Monozukuri”, and top-quality services.
In addition to large-scale manufacturers of products and brands with a worldwide reputation, many other companies in the areas of retailing and services also are successfully expanding their presence globally, particularly in Asian markets. Moreover, the Japanese style and spirit of hospitality, famously known in Japanese as “Omotenashi”, captures the hearts and minds of tourists from overseas.
The GBP offers the unique opportunity to obtain in-depth knowledge of Japanese-style business management, which has been fundamental to corporate success throughout the world.

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Department of Global and Interdisciplinary Studies, Faculty of Global and Interdisciplinary Studies
Global and Interdisciplinary Studies (GIS)

Global and Interdisciplinary Studies (GIS) is a full department rather than a program, consisting of five areas of study ranging from Arts & Literature to Business & Economy. To comprehend and deal with global issues and ever-changing cultural phenomena effectively, it is essential to approach these from multiple perspectives, which is why its curriculum is multifaceted and interdisciplinary. The discussion-focused study in a small class environment with English as a means of instruction will cultivate an in-depth understanding of a range of subjects, while also demonstrating expertise in a specific field. Utilizing the rich scholastic and industrial experience of a diverse staff, students will actively engage with the latest theories and methodologies. Indeed, many of the graduates now play a key role in multinational organizations, while others have been accepted by world-leading academic institutions.

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Department of Economics, Faculty of Economics
Institute for Global Economics and Social Sciences (IGESS)

The Faculty of Economics at HOSEI University, founded in 1920, has more than 3,000 students, and is accordingly one of the largest and oldest faculties among private universities in Japan. Established in 2018, the IGESS (Institute for Global Economics and Social Sciences) offers English-based degree programs in small classes. The annual student quota is 20 students.
When you join the IGESS, you can:
1. Spend the first three semesters at the Ichigaya Campus in central Tokyo attending the First Year Seminar, Japanese, Academic Skills and Liberal Arts classes, and the following five semesters on the beautiful, spacious Tama Campus in suburban Tokyo where you can take subjects offered by the Faculty of Economics as well as other faculties (including Social Sciences, Social Policy and Administration, and Sports and Health Studies);
2. Study Economics from the first semester, and from the fourth semester attend specialized courses in Economic Theory and Applications, Applied Global Economics and Global Business, and Business English and Communication;
3. Take basic Japanese lessons at the Ichigaya Campus and many advanced lectures at the Tama Campus to improve your Japanese skills;
4. Study with Japanese students in both English-spoken courses and Japanese seminars; and
5. Join (paid) international internships and (paid) international volunteer programs offered by HOSEI University and earn academic credit.

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Department of Sustainability Studies, Faculty of Sustainability Studies
Sustainability Co-creation Programme (SCOPE)

The Objective of SCOPE
What is a sustainable society? How can we create it? There is no absolute answer to these questions. The objective of SCOPE is to train students to become GLOCAL(Global + Local) citizens, who can lead the creation of a sustainable society with global and local perspectives.
In this modern world, we face increasing challenges to maintain peaceful and prosperous societies, deriving from a number of factors such as global environmental problems, an ever growing world population, globalization of economic activities and consumer behavior, as well as continuous political and religious conflicts in some regions.
Now is the time we take actions to make a new model to establish a sustainable society. In order to join forces to achieve this goal, it is imperative that students first grasp the whole structure as to how such issues are related to each other, and develop solution-oriented thinking skills. SCOPE utilizes experiential learning, research, and service activities to implement practical solutions for a sustainable future.
What We Offer
1) Ability to determine the core of complex issues and to comprehend the actual situation
2) Ability to critically analyze social and environmental issues and to seek possible solutions
3) Communication skills to bring together collective efforts of all society members throughout the process of conducting a project and strive for the solution

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