Fukuyama University

Students mainly learn macroeconomics, microeconomics, required basic subject of accounting department (designated to open practical abilities in views and business). Students learn the major subjects of international economy as well as economic subjects related to Europe, America, China and East Asia. To cultivate student’s practical application ability, here also provides opportunities of overseas investigation research and language study.

Students will strengthen their understanding about problems enterprise operators face, especially the understanding of local business management problems. Therefore, students need to learn bookkeeping, financial accounting, management accounting, etc. with regard to accounting. Students will learn business strategy, management organization and enterprise finance in business science. Students need to learn macroeconomics and microeconomics in economics. It is designated to cultivate successful businessmen.

In Department of Human Cultures, students will learn Japanese language and expression, Japanese literature and cultural history, the ability of thinking and solving problems in Japanese as well as the discourse output presentation ability. Students give examination on the spot related to regional culture. Results of exploration & prospection have been worked into pamphlets that were handled to local people to practice their language output ability.

Department of Human Cultures cultivates students with culture as world citizens and foreign language ability and deepens their understanding of different cultures. Students learn language・literature・history of Europe, America and China to deepen different cultures on different cultures.

Students also learn from traditional mass media to social media developing at a high speed and learn their own effects and functions. Students learn how to use media release own information in a flexible way. Therefore, students learn basic information design・communication・plan・publicity in theory. Of course, students will also learn practical operation ability through the content production exercise.

To cultivate engineers who will thrive in the "super-smart society" beyond the information society, two new courses were established in 2020. These courses aim to develop professionals who can balance a broad perspective with expertise in their specialized fields.

【Electrical Engineering Course】
In this course, students aim to become electrical engineers, especially in local industries where the qualification of Chief Electrical Engineer is highly sought after. Safety is paramount in this field, and a shortage of engineers is expected. Additionally, there is a growing demand for personnel capable of working with next-generation technologies, such as smart grids. The Electrical Engineering Course strengthens subjects related to smart systems, power generation, distribution, and materials, aiming to train future Chief Electrical Engineers.

【Electronic Systems Course】
Focusing on electronic and communication technologies, students in this course also learn mechanical engineering, information processing technologies, and system development methodologies such as the V-model and UML. The Electronic Systems Course covers topics like data transfer, energy-saving technologies, and energy harvesting. Emphasizing both simulation and hands-on manufacturing, students engage in practical training with electronic circuits, mechanical parts fabrication, and the use of 3D printers and NC machining tools.

Two Specialized Courses in Mechanical and Marine Machinery Engineering
The Mechanical Course offers a broad education, from mechanical engineering necessary for "manufacturing" to design sensibility. The curriculum focuses on areas such as intelligent machinery, bioengineering and welfare, eco-engineering, and thermofluid and energy systems, fields where technological innovation is expected to progress rapidly. Based on the fundamentals and applications of mechanical engineering, students develop mechanical design skills using 3D CAD/CAM/CAE, aiming to become engineers who can meet the demands of future manufacturing in design, development, and research.

The Marine Machinery Course emphasizes hands-on learning in marine mechanical engineering and ship engineering. With experienced instructors who have a wealth of design and development experience in national universities and leading companies, this course offers a practical curriculum focused on marine mechanical engineering. The goal is to train engineers who can contribute to the sustainable maritime industry, backed by solid knowledge in mechanical engineering.

From the Laboratory to Fieldwork
Learn about "biological functions" and "biodiversity" in the context of Satoyama (rural landscapes).

・In addition to classroom lectures, the program emphasizes lab work, where students thoroughly study the fundamentals of biology and chemistry while also gaining practical experience with environmental analysis using analytical instruments.
・Students acquire specialized knowledge and techniques for sustainable society by utilizing biological functions, such as microbial material production, biomass utilization, and learning grape cultivation and winemaking at the university's vineyard.
・With a vast campus surrounded by Satoyama, students engage in fieldwork and use advanced technologies like next-generation sequencers to study ecosystem conservation, biological evolution, biodiversity, and the concept of a nature-symbiotic society.

Registered dietitians play active roles in a wide range of fields, including elderly care facilities, daycare centers, schools, medical institutions, public health centers, food companies, sports facilities, and research institutions. The Department of Health and Nutritional Sciences offers three courses: Clinical Nutrition, Food Education & Sports Nutrition, and Food Science. These courses are designed to prepare students for various career paths after graduation, fostering individuals with high expertise, problem-solving abilities, and warm human qualities.

With the privileged location of having the Seto Inland Sea right in front of you, combined with fully equipped facilities such as an affiliated aquarium and large-scale marine animal breeding facilities, dynamic and practical active learning is possible!
The course system clarifies learning directions, and using facilities such as the Innoshima Marine Station, students acquire specialized knowledge and skills, nurturing the abilities needed to thrive in society.