Faculty Overview
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Aoyama Gakuin University School of Business is a faculty that focuses on "management" (business administration). In modern society, management is required in various fields. Not only for for-profit organizations like companies, but also for non-profit organizations like hospitals and museums, administrative organizations like local governments, and even individuals like artists, management is necessary to set goals and achieve them. Studying at Aoyama Gakuin University School of Business is truly about acquiring the basic physical skills needed to succeed in modern society.
■ Modern and Engaging Classes
The Aoyama Gakuin University School of Business is characterized by developing individuals who possess specialized knowledge and skills in business administration as well as broad knowledge and education as working professionals. Aoyama Gakuin University School of Business has Department of Business Administration and Department of Marketing, but all departments share the following features: (1) a curriculum that systematically acquires business administration knowledge, (2) a strong focus on data analysis, and (3) a wide range of English-related courses. Of course, to realize such high-quality education, outstanding researchers active in academic conferences both in Japan and abroad serve as faculty. By studying at Aoyama Gakuin University School of Business, you will acquire timeless theories and the knowledge and skills needed to apply them.
■ An environment where students can work independently
Another appeal of Aoyama Gakuin University School of Business is that it provides an environment where students can work independently. For example, the "Friendship Meeting" held every spring for new students is organized by SBSL (School of Business Student Leaders: School of Business Student Leaders), a School of Business student volunteer organization. Additionally, the summer "Open Campus" held with many attendees is supported by SBSL students. Additionally, the autumn seminar recruitment activities are supported by the Seminar Federation, an School of Business student organization. For proactive students, Aoyama Gakuin University School of Business offers numerous opportunities.
■ A campus you'll want to attend
When talking about Aoyama Gakuin University School of Business, one thing you must not forget is the appeal of the campus. Aoyama campus, where School of Business classes are held, is located in the creative and stimulating city of Omotesando. Sibuya, the center of IT business, is about a 10-minute walk away, and Harajuku and Roppongi are also nearby. Furthermore, Ginza, one of Tokyo's top shopping districts, and Otemachi, one of Japan's top business districts, are just 15 minutes away by subway. In contrast to the surrounding glamour, the campus is surprisingly quiet. The space, blessed with beautiful trees, is the perfect environment for academic study. The combination of the best location and excellent learning environment creates a campus that everyone wants to attend.
■ Foundational Christianity
The foundation of our captivating Aoyama Gakuin University School of Business is education based on Christianity. In line with our school motto, 'You are the salt of the earth, the light of the world,' which means 'You are irreplaceable,' education that values each individual student is realized. Based on the biblical philosophy of 'Do to others whatever you wish to be done to them,' the essence of Aoyama Gakuin University School of Business 's education is to cultivate 'servant leaders' who guide others through their own service.
——School of Business Chief
Yukihiko Kubota
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Educational and research objectives
The educational and research objectives of School of Business are based on Christian faith and are to produce individuals with an international perspective, outstanding intellect, creative sensibilities, and a strong sense of ethics and tolerance who can thrive in a variety of fields around the world, including the business world, as well as to act as an educational and research center for teaching cutting-edge theories and techniques related to corporate management.
In order to achieve our "educational and research objectives," we provide the following education:
01. Education to deepen theoretical and empirical understanding of modern business management.
02. Education that enables students to understand and acquire practical skills in business management based on information technology.
03. Education to deepen understanding of the relationship between companies and society
04. Cultivating capable individuals with outstanding character who can contribute to society.
05. Education that flexibly responds to factors such as students' individuality, abilities, and desires, and contributes even more to the development of their best individuality.
Aoyama and School of Business
Aoyama If you trace the origins of education and research at the Institute, you will find that one is in the Department of English Literature and the other is in the Department of Commerce. Some people may be a little surprised to hear that the business department (commerce) is the root of Aoyama Gakuin. Aoyama The school is based on the teachings of the Christian Methodist sect. Diligence, frugality, and rationality are at the core of Protestant ethics, and they also underlie our views on work and in the practice of economic activity. The Department of Business was established for the purpose of providing practical education in accordance with these teachings. The policy of aiming for practical education supported by the foundation of theoretical research, rather than superficial practical learning, is a tradition that School of Business has continued to inherit.
Aoyama It was in 1916 (Taisho 5) that the "Business Department" and the "Humanities Department" were established in the Gakuin High School. The business department was renamed "business department" in 1925 (Taisho 14). Ten years later, in 1935 (Showa 10), the "Department of Commerce" was reorganized into the "Higher School of Commerce (Department of Commerce)" and the "Department of Humanities" was reorganized into "College of Literature (Department of English Literature)", and the Aoyama Gakuin began its path of development centered on the "Faculty of Commerce (Department of Commerce)" and "College of Literature (Department of English Literature)".
When Aoyama Gakuin became a new university in 1949 (Showa 24), both of them will make a new start as "Faculty of Commerce (Department of Commerce)" and "College of Literature (Department of English / Department of Christian Studies)", respectively. Later, in 1953 (Showa 28), the "Faculty of Commerce" was renamed "College of Economics", and two departments, Department of Economics and the Department of Commerce, were born under "College of Economics". It was the year that the first commercial television station opened in Japan. Furthermore, in 1966 (Showa 41), Department of Economics was separated and independent as "College of Economics (Department of Economics)" and the Department of Commerce as "School of Business (Department of Business Administration)".
Forty-three years later, in 2009 (Heisei 21), Department of Marketing was newly established in "School of Business", and "School of Business" was composed of two departments, Department of Business Administration and Department of Marketing. The idea for Department of Marketing didn't come out of nowhere. Marketing (originally called "rationing") has been a central educational and research theme of Aoyama Gakuin since its inception. As marketing, which was born at the beginning of the 20th century, approached a crossroads, we reexamined its essence and the concept of "Aoyama marketing" was born, which is in line with the basic orientation of tradition and innovation, the connection between the individual and the whole, and the connection between people and organizations. In other words, Department of Marketing appeared to inherit the "Department of Commerce" as one of the origins of Aoyama Gakuin in a new time and space.
It is against this background that Department of Marketing was born, and Department of Business Administration and Department of Marketing do not aim to engage in education independently, but rather promote the practice of educational activities in a way that enhances complementarity to each other. Broadly speaking, students in Department of Business Administration learn about the internal aspects of a company's organization, such as the operation and management of a corporate organization, and Department of Marketing on the relationship between decision-making in a company's internal organization and its market (outside the corporate organization School of Business). When high school students decide between Department of Business Administration and Department of Marketing, it's best to think about which aspects of the company they want to focus on.
Global Business Institute
Modern corporate activities literally transcend national borders and are carried out on a global scale. Therefore, research in the business field that focuses on corporate activities and the environment behind them must necessarily take an international perspective. Modern business administration was born in the United States in the early 20th century, but it is essential that research in the field of modern business administration reflects trends in companies and research on them in regions such as the United States, Europe, and Asia. We established the Institute of Global Business to study corporate management from a global perspective.
The Institute for Global Business has a wide range of research-related materials, including domestic and international academic journals covering most areas of business administration research. These materials are available to students and serve as important resources for daily study and research activities. The Institute for Global Business has also established a "Project Research" system to support the emergence of various innovative research projects. It is expected that the results of these research projects will not only contribute to academia both in Japan and overseas, but will also be shared with industry and serve as an asset for education and research at undergraduate and graduate schools.
Student Essay Prize Competition: Aoyama Business Review
The "Student Essay Prize" system has been established as a place for students engaged in individual and group research through undergraduate classes, seminars, graduate school laboratories, etc. to present the results of their daily research and receive wide recognition. Every autumn, we solicit essays on various management-related themes from these students, and outstanding essays are not only awarded a cash prize to encourage their academic studies, but also have the full text or abstract published in the "Student Essay Prize Collection." Eligibility to apply for the Student Essay Prize is open to first- through fourth-year undergraduate students and students enrolled in a master's program at the graduate school.
The Japan Academy of Management also publishes a collection of papers called "Aoyama Management Review" four times a year. "Management Review" is the most accessible medium for students to experience what areas of research faculty members in School of Business are working on. It can be used as a reference when choosing a seminar, when searching for a topic for a report or paper, when understanding the background of a topic, and even when writing a graduation or master's thesis.
Mid- to Long-Term Plan
Mid- to Long-Term Plans for School of Business and Graduate Graduate School of Business