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Characteristics of learning and curriculum (School of International Politics, Economics and Communication)

CURRICULUM Learning Features and Curriculum

Develop practical skills to solve global issues through unique interdisciplinary education that enhances expertise and international awareness

Aoyama Gakuin University was established as a pioneer in international studies, with the aim of contributing to the international community. Under a system of 3 departments and 5 courses, we practice learning that emphasizes specialization, international perspectives, and practical experience. We cultivate a deep understanding of global issues and develop skills for evidence-based discussion and debate. We foster practical abilities to collaborate with diverse people around the world and create new value.

Course system

Department of International Politics the Politics, Diplomacy and Security course and the Global Governance course, Department of International Economics offers the International Economic Policy course, the International Business course, and Department of International Communication offers the International Communication course.

  • Politics, Diplomacy and Security Studies Course

    In the Politics, Diplomacy and Security Studies course, students will use the traditional approaches of political science and the theoretical approaches of international politics to learn about the history and current state of political and diplomatic affairs of each country, the state of security, the role of UN agencies, the system of international law, and more, and comprehensively pursue issues such as conflict prevention and resolution and peace.

    Learning Objectives
    The Politics, Diplomacy, and Security Studies course follows the perspective of viewing international relations as "relationships between nations," and places emphasis on analyzing the political systems of each country, the decision-making of policy makers, and the relationships between countries. In that sense, the curriculum of this course adopts an orthodox and traditional approach to international politics. Through systematic education by faculty members who are experts in international politics, we aim to train specialists in politics, diplomacy, and security studies.

    Characteristics of learning
    Specific courses include political science, international politics, diplomatic history, history of international relations, international law, and international security, as well as regional studies courses on Asia, Europe, the United States, Russia, the Middle East, and Africa.
    When considering the post-9/11 world, the deepening and expansion of the EU, the East Asian Community, the future of Japan-U.S. relations, and Japan's international contributions, the things learned through these courses should provide important clues for understanding these issues.

    Vision for the future
    Many of our graduates pass the national civil service examination and go on to become civil servants, diplomats, and staff at international organizations, and take flight around the world. Students who want to systematically learn international politics from the basics to applications and who want to contribute to the international community will find themselves in an ideal environment. This program is also suitable for students who want to work in the international departments of general companies.

  • Global Governance Course

    The Global Governance course is a 21st-century political science course that explores and solves environmental issues and other problems from a broader perspective than that of individual nations or governments. This course examines what constitutes a global problem, what actors are involved, and what role international institutions play.

    Learning objectives
    Global governance is a practical field of study that emerged to bring order to an increasingly globalized world and solve global problems. The increasing borderlessness in areas such as currency and finance, information and communication, and addressing global environmental issues like the ozone hole and global warming clearly demonstrate the limitations of traditional international political science, which focuses primarily on nation-states. Therefore, this course explores how to address these issues by taking a broader perspective of the international community, involving not only national governments but also the United Nations, regional organizations, NGOs, and corporations working together.

    Characteristics of the learning experience
    This course includes "Introduction to Global Governance" and "International Political Economy" in the second year, and "International Institutions Theory," which deals with the GATT/WTO and IMF systems, "International Environmental Studies," which considers the global environment, "International Peace Cooperation Theory," which focuses on PKO and ODA, and "International Organizations Theory," which examines the role of the United Nations, in the third and fourth years. These are combined with subjects from the Politics, Diplomacy and Security course to form a comprehensive curriculum. Furthermore, by combining the long-standing tradition of foreign language education Aoyama Gakuin University with studies in public economics, international finance, international trade, environmental economics, etc., offered by Department of International Economics, students can create unique learning programs tailored to their individual goals.

    Future Vision
    Our graduates are active in international organizations such as the United Nations, government agencies, NGOs, and as journalists. Since there are still relatively few specialists who have received intensive training in this field, it is likely to attract even more attention in the future.

  • International Economic Policy Course

    The International Economic Policy course aims to develop the ability to propose policies to resolve various economic issues, focusing in particular on issues related to trade, international finance, and economic development, while taking into account the interdependence of the international economy.

    Learning Objectives
    Due to the internationalization of economic activities, the impact of one country's economic activities on other countries is becoming greater. For this reason, when proposing solutions to economic problems faced by a country, it is essential not only to understand the economic activities of that country, but also to understand the economic relationships between that country and other countries. This course aims to develop the ability to propose solutions to economic problems at the national and industry levels, focusing particularly on issues related to trade, international finance, and economic development.

    Characteristics of learning
    This course offers a curriculum that teaches basic economic laws of trade, international finance, and economic development, as well as empirical analysis and analysis of various regions of the world. Specialized subjects include "Microeconomics," "Macroeconomics," "International Trade," "International Finance," and "Development Economics" for the study of economic laws, "Introduction to Economic Information Analysis," "Statistics for Social Sciences," "Mathematics for Social Sciences," and "Econometrics" for the study of empirical analysis, "Chinese Economy" for regional analysis, and "Area Studies" for various regions.

    Vision for the future
    Students who have studied in this course are expected to be involved in international finance and economic development in developing countries. In addition, the curriculum of this course is in line with that of overseas universities such as the United States, so it will be easy to study at graduate schools in these countries. We have already produced graduates who have obtained degrees at graduate schools in the United States and Canada and are active in universities and companies in Japan and the United States.

  • International Business Course

    The International Business Course is suitable for those who wish to play an active role in the world of international business in the future. Through learning in this course, we aim to give students a perspective on the international business environment based on a foundation of economics.

    Learning Objectives
    In modern society, all businesses are becoming internationalized. Even in businesses that only deal with domestic consumers, competitors may be imports, and parts may be sourced overseas. Today, in fields where international competition is intensifying, there is an urgent need to develop human resources capable of competing with the world's leading companies. The purpose of this course is to develop individuals who have a wealth of knowledge and skills and can approach things with a firm perspective in the field of international business.

    Characteristics of learning
    Students learn theoretical aspects from applied economics subjects such as "International Trade" and "International Industry," while basic business skills are learned from management and communication subjects such as "Accounting" and "International Business Communication I & II." In addition, students gain knowledge of the business environment from overseas regional studies subjects such as "Introduction to Asian Politics," "Introduction to European Politics," and "Introduction to American Politics," cultivating the skills necessary to play an active role in the international business world in the future. Other specialized and practical subjects available include "International Finance," "Multinational Corporations," "Economics of Information and Organization," "Business Economics," "Corporate Finance," and "Intercultural Communication."

    Vision for the future
    This is the perfect course for those who wish to work for a trading company, an international trading company, or a financial company. The skills you acquire in this course will help you succeed in the international business world.

  • International Communication Course

    The International Communication course aims to develop talented people who can play an active role internationally in the future by researching and teaching about the trends in the international community, which is becoming increasingly diverse and complex, mainly from three perspectives: "language," "regional and comparative culture," and "communication."

    Learning Objectives
    The word "globalization," which is often used today, is a slogan that arose mainly from the need in the economic field to seek markets and capital that are not hindered by national borders. As the economy becomes borderless, politics tends to follow suit. In today's world, there are far too many political problems that cannot be solved within countries alone.
    It is said that the field in Japan where internationalization is lagging behind is "people-to-people exchange." The International Communication Course is one of the five interdisciplinary courses in the faculty, and while it has mutual exchanges with other departments and courses, it aims to "nurture truly international people."

    Characteristics of learning
    The curriculum is designed around the three perspectives mentioned above. In the field of language, students can take advanced courses such as "Introduction to Linguistics" in the second year, "Sociolinguistics", "Language Mechanisms", and "Theories and Practices of English Pronunciation". In the field of regional and comparative culture, students start with "Introduction to Cultural Studies" in the second year and offer more than 10 national and regional cultural courses, such as "Russian and Eastern European Culture", "Anglo-American Culture", and "Chinese Culture". In the field of communication studies, students start with "General Introduction to International Communication" in the first and second years, learn the theory and methodology of this field in "Communication Theory", and from the third year onwards, apply courses such as "Intercultural Literacy" and "Intercultural Training". Students can also take practical courses such as "Interpretation Theory and Practice", "Translation Theory and Practice", and "International Business Communication".
    Furthermore, by completing the required subjects in this course and completing a thesis, students can obtain the qualification of "social researcher."
    Students who feel that undergraduate classes alone are not enough can take Department of International Communication from their fourth year. Furthermore, many students study abroad using Aoyama Gakuin University University's partner and accredited school system.
    By combining and utilizing the various comprehensive on-campus systems, it is possible to study abroad in a total of five years, for example by studying at Aogaku University's Faculty of School of International Politics, Economics and Communication for three years, one year at a university overseas, and one year at a graduate school, and also to complete a graduate school.

    Vision for the future
    This course has produced many talented people who are active in the media industry, including broadcasting stations, newspapers, and advertising companies, as well as trading companies, the service industry, the transportation industry, and the financial industry, as well as in various overseas cooperation agencies, international exchange programs, and the interpretation and translation industry. We expect our graduates to continue to play active roles in a variety of fields in the future.

Four years at the School of School of International Politics, Economics and Communication

First year

Introductory Seminar
Aoyama Gakuin University will provide students with an overview of their chosen field of study by exploring it from various angles. Furthermore, through active, hands-on learning in a seminar format, students will acquire essential university skills such as reading research materials, writing reports, and conducting presentations and discussions.

New student orientation
Before the entrance ceremony, we hold a Freshers Orientation on campus with the aim of fostering interaction among new students and with faculty members. Through group work and presentations by faculty-approved student organizations, students can deepen their understanding of their studies and student life in their respective faculties. In addition, we hold faculty-specific career and job orientations to give students an early opportunity to think about their future career paths after graduation. These courses are full of hints on how to spend your time as a student and what kind of job to choose after graduation in order to adapt to a rapidly changing world, such as a declining population, an increase in foreign workers, further advancements in IoT and AI, and the era of 100-year lifespans.

Second Year

Pre-seminar
This is an introductory period to specialized learning. In small classes, students build specialized knowledge while closely interacting with faculty members in the fields they became interested in during their first year. Through research, presentations, and discussions, they cultivate logical thinking and expression skills, which will lead to specialized research.

Studying abroad
For students who wish to study at universities abroad, we offer a wide range of programs, including exchange programs with partner universities and accredited universities. We also have a diverse range of study abroad systems and programs, including short-term language and cultural training programs during the summer and spring, allowing students to choose according to their individual goals, destination, duration, and level. The experience of studying abroad fosters a global perspective and broadens the scope of their future aspirations.

3rd and 4th year

Seminar
Students who share an interest in the same research topic gather together, based on the academic literacy they learned in the introductory seminars and pre-seminars in their first and second years, and what they learned in specialized subjects. In exercises (seminars), under the guidance of a supervisor, students exchange ideas with each other, deepen their understanding of research topics, and go through the process of searching for solutions on their own, which allows them to develop the ability to deal with various problems they will face after entering society.

ACADEMIC CATALOG Course Guide (Subject List)

Faculty School of International Politics, Economics and Communication 2026 Academic Year Course Catalog

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