Seikei University

Curriculum Content:
At our department, we study the two types of economics systematically whilst emphasising on the mathematical aspects. Through these theories, we will be able to obtain methods to build and analyse mathematical economic models. This method will contribute in the attempt to solve social issues such as those that exist in international trade, business competition, the development of the financial market and related fields, declining birth-rates, the aging population, environmental issues and inequality.

Characteristics of the Curriculum
1. Developing the cognitive ability to analyse the vast amount of data
In today's highly information oriented society, the internet is loaded with vast amounts of data. However the most important thing is to have the appropriate knowledge to interpret this data and in this society, there is a demand for those who have these skillsets. At this department, the students will be able to acquire statistical thinking skills for data collection and analysis through lectures and seminars such as Econometrics.

2. Acquiring global standard economic knowledge with ease
Micro, Macro-economics and Econometrics are the foundation of our department and are subjects that are studied worldwide. The rational cognitive thinking skills that the students will be able to acquire through this course will assist them through any age or borders. Through the curriculum that we have devised, the students will be able to acquire these global standard economic knowledge with ease, and by the time they end the three year course, they will have sufficient knowledge in understanding first year Master degree level textbooks in English.

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Curriculum Content:

Whilst learning the perspectives and methods to approach economics, we will also incorporate the approaches of neighbouring fields to analyse and clarify the serious and complicated problems that our society is currently facing - where and how current social issue lie, what the causes of these issues are and how we can apply our knowledge to find a solution for them.

Characteristics of the Curriculum
1. Learning methods of sustainability through two programs:
In order to locate and solve the problems that lie in the local community, we must also learn how to widen our perspective and analyse and compare the domestic and overseas issues. We will consider the contemporary social issues that we currently face from two different perspectives - the local and global economic standpoints.

2. Practically considering social issues with a "Bug's Eye"
In order to deepen the knowledge of Economics and improve the application skill for it, we must not only analyse the situation using conventional economic theories but also face the problems fist hand, and it is important that the collected data is analysed with a "Bug's Eye." Whilst collaborating with others with this viewpoint in mind, we will be able to face the social issues with an objective and diversified eye based on our analysis of the data collected.

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Curriculum Content:

Suppose that "Strategy and Marketing," "Organisation and People" and "Finance and Accounting" are the three basic groups in the field of Business Administration; we have systematically arranged the subjects so the students will be able to learn the basics of each groups up to the application of the knowledge.

Characteristics of the Curriculum
1. A curriculum with a variety of language and information learning courses.
We offer a wide range of subjects that allow students to learn and develop planning, investigating, analysing, presenting and information processing skills making use of several equipment all based around acquiring language skills which have become a vital factor for the current global business scene. Furthermore, at the Department of General Business Administration, we have courses that suppose the collaboration between the Business Administration specific subjects and the interdisciplinary subjects and are able to link them organically.

2. To acquire the necessary business practices and management knowledge for the current era.
The subject of Business Administration started off as an accumulation of practical experiences, but now it has developed into a scientific field of study. However there is a risk that it can become a simple abstract theory if it does not truly represent the modern corporate management practices. Therefore at our department, we have set up multiple subjects that have strong practical elements which complement the theories of the modern management practices. By employing both theoretical and practical knowledge as inseparable components to the subject, students will be able to acquire the knowledge and abilities necessary to become a professional in this modern world.

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Curriculum Content:

Law is something that we follow on a daily basis and is deeply involved with the economy, the government and the global society. The subject that deals with this law; Law Studies is a subject that solves various problems that arise in the real world by making a rational decisions. These decisions then become a set of rules which provides a foundation for people with different values to coexist. Learning law requires not only to study the textbooks and judicial precedents but also to have flexible intelligence and rich sensibility that can make the most correct decision for that situation. At the Department of Law, we aim to nurture a "Legal Mind" (the ability to make, think and judge with a legal mind-set) and also to analyse and learn the methods to solve various conflicts of values and interests from an objective and fair position.

Characteristics of the Curriculum
・To acquire a flexible intelligence, a rational way of thinking and a broader vision.
The main characteristic of the Department of Law is that it offers variety of curriculums
1) High standard classes are available for those who are looking to pass difficult exams or looking to start a professional career.
2) Full of seminars and small-group classes and the students will be able to take multiple classes from years one to four.
3) Students will be able to acquire a broad perspective that will become useful to further understand the global societies. It has become more and more important to consider legal issues from a wider perspective due to the values of the modern society diversifying. At the Department of Law, we aim to nurture candidates that not only have the knowledge of law but are also capable of demonstrating a legal mind-set in a flexible and rational manner to meet and respond to social demands.

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Curriculum Content:
Politics means making a group decision in order to deal with matters that the population face and this decision can be used as a tool and ultimately be enforced. However there can be multiple issues with this. Whether poverty has been considered, how to deal with energy and environmental issues, what relationships to build with other countries, whether a sort of world government should be established; and most of all how these matters are decided in the first place, how it should be carried out, and who should be the leading this whole idea of "Politics." At the Department of Political Science, in order to understand these practices from various angles, we not only need to learn the politics, historical developments, current affairs and the history of local and multinational relationships, but to teach how the concept of power, freedom and equality were interpreted and how it affected those events.

Characteristics of the Curriculum
・Developing a global perspective and creativity using familiar issues as a stepping stone
emphasises on seminars (exercise classes) that are centred around educating students in small groups. At the initial seminar of the first year, students will learn a wide range of issues that extend from local communities, governments up to a global scale. Then in the second year students will choose a course based on their specific field of interest and will further research the subject. Please feel free to start with any subject or issues that is the most appealing and interesting. With a small amount of research, it will become apparent that the problem occurs elsewhere and are linked to other matters in various shapes and forms. With these findings, students will be able to further examine the original problem from different perspectives. By repeatedly discovering problems and furthering the knowledge of the subject, the students will gain specific knowledge and the ability to understand the society from a broader perspective. Once the students have experienced this, it will truly mean that they have the ability to view happenings from a global perspective and come up with solutions with the developed imagination skills.

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Curriculum Content:
･To learn the prospects required for the studies
･To experience small group immersive English seminars run by native speakers
･To choose the specialised subject from the three "Focus" option
･To engage with the specialised research in small seminar groups and cultivate the creativity to deal with the upcoming unknowns

Characteristics of the Curriculum
1) Get to know the world through the English language
There are probably many people who want to be able to speak English and we are here to assist the students to fulfil those wishes. This is because we also had the experience of having our perspectives changed through learning a foreign language; interacting with foreigners and others that we would have never connected with and having matured as a person; and we would really like the students to have a taste of these great experiences too.

2) To become a truly creative individual
We also want to lend a helping hand to enhance and bring out the potentials - the inner creativity. It may not be enough just being able to "simply speak English" as that can one day be accomplished by technology such as Artificial intelligence. However no matter how much computers and technology develop, it will never be able to surpass the creativity of a human being, who are able to find and solve problems by themselves in a creative manner. It is important to be educated correctly and sufficiently in order to be a truly creative individual. Learning new things and the skill to organise those new findings will be a good practice for when the students experience similar events in their future career. Switch on your brain, sharpen your senses. Let's cultivate the creativity to deal with the upcoming unknowns.

Providing that the students are a part of the Faculty of Cultural studies, they will be able to take advantage of the following two courses regardless of what subject they currently take.

1) Japanese Teacher Training Course
In addition to acquiring high level Japanese teaching skills, through the language, the students will be able to deepen their understanding towards Japanese and overseas individuals, society and culture.

2) Arts and Culture Administration Course
Whilst learning the practical promotion methods of arts and culture lead by the government and NPOs, through the arts and culture, we will also study a society where various people are able to live together.

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Curriculum Content:
･Understanding Japanese literature and the outline of the language
･To learn the three areas of the field - Classic literature, Modern and contemporary literature and Japanese language studies
･Reading in depth the chosen theme and compiling the findings into the graduation thesis

Characteristics of the Curriculum
1) To nurture the senses to grasp the art of the Japanese language and literature extensively.
The special characteristics of the Department of Japanese Literature will appear predominantly in the second year seminars and exercise classes. These seminars are compulsory for all years, especially in the second year when the students will learn the three areas of the field; Classic literature, Modern and contemporary literature and Japanese Philology in three different seminars. The reason for having set up the curriculum in this way is so that the students will truly be able to pursue their interests having acquired a range of basic academic skills. By working on the concept of a "language" in small groups, it will improve the students' communication skills and will nurture their senses towards the subject. The senses that the students will nurture in the four years of this course will become a valuable asset to enrich their future life.

2) Exploring the Japanese culture and accurately communicating it to the outside world.
It may seem that the education at the Department of Japanese Literature is sort of a "narrow minded subject," however that is truly not the case. Instead by deeply understanding the heart of the Japanese culture, it will allow the students to communicate the Japanese essences to the outside world in the most accurate manner. Other than the specialised subjects that educate the various aspects of the Japanese language and literatures from the ancient times to the present day, there are courses such as the "Japanese language training course" that will allow the students to acquire high level Japanese language skills. Adding to this, there are courses that will immerse them with the knowledge of Japanese folklore, tales and artwork and also courses allowing them to further understand the Japanese culture from various perspectives. By experiencing these courses and subjects, the students will be able to understand where Japan stands in the world from a broader perspective.

Providing that the students are a part of the Faculty of Cultural studies, they will be able to take advantage of the following two courses regardless of what subject they currently take.

1) Japanese Teacher Training Course
In addition to acquiring high level Japanese teaching skills, through the language, the students will be able to deepen their understanding towards Japanese and overseas individuals, society and culture.

2) Arts and Culture Administration Course
Whilst learning the practical promotion methods of arts and culture lead by the government and NPOs, through the arts and culture, we will also study a society where various people are able to live together.

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Curriculum Content:
･Learning the basics of the specialised subjects within the field
･Learning the specifics of the specialised subjects and narrowing down the theme of interest
･Reading in depth the chosen theme and compiling the findings into the graduation thesis

Characteristics of the Curriculum
1) Our Department of Cross-Cultural Studies provide a curriculum that promotes interdisciplinary learning to further the understanding of the world as a whole from the fields of "Historical and Regional Research", "Cultural Anthropology" and "International Relationships."
We can best describe the character of this study using the word "interdisciplinary." Up to now, the knowledge in the subject of people, society and the cultural world have been set apart with boundaries. However our goal is to integrate all of these subject fields within the vast expanses of time and space.

2) Based on the footsteps that the people of Japan and the rest of the world have taken, it is clear that there is a demand for individuals with knowledge that resonates with the current world's needs.
We currently live in a world where we are exposed to cross-border phenomenon and multiculturalism on a daily basis. At the Department of Cross-Cultural Studies, we have created a wide pioneering curriculum that takes into account what knowledge is most required in this day and age.

3) A highly flexible curriculum that fully supports the students' interest in the field.
The curriculum of the Department of Cross-Cultural Studies is a combination of multiple disciplines, giving students the freedom to determine the range of learning according to their interests.

The curriculum that the Department of Cross-Cultural Studies offer is a combination of multiple subject fields where the students have the freedom of determining the range and boundaries of their studies according to what they are most interested in. The purpose of this is to allow the students to form their own opinions towards the subject and pursue their research. We hope to nurture the students' vision in a fresh and constructive manner and would like them to boldly pursue this profound theme - "What is the world, and what are we?"

Providing that the students are a part of the Faculty of Cultural studies, they will be able to take advantage of the following two courses regardless of what subject they currently take.
1) Japanese Teacher Training Course
In addition to acquiring high level Japanese teaching skills, through the language, the students will be able to deepen their understanding towards Japanese and overseas individuals, society and culture.

2) Arts and Culture Administration Course
Whilst learning the practical promotion methods of arts and culture lead by the government and NPOs, through the arts and culture, we will also study a society where various people are able to live together.

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Curriculum Content:
･To learn the research themes and analytical methodologies of the modern society.
･To acquire expertise in a systematic manner.
･Reading in depth the chosen theme and compiling the findings into the graduation thesis.

Characteristics of the Curriculum
1) At the Department of Contemporary Societies, we approach the complex modern society from two angles - the sociological approach and the media research approach.
From the sociological approach, we will analyse the current situation, history and the various underlying issues of the modern society; including family, social psychology, gender, welfare, labour and cities. From the media research approach, we will learn about various media and communication in the fields of magazines, television, adverts and the internet.

2) Developing skills through the three practical subjects to thrive in the society.
In order to make use of the knowledge that the students acquired through their studies in the real world and towards the social phenomena that surrounds it, we offer the following three unique practical subjects. In the "social survey" exercise, students conduct a survey on the general public outside of the university and statistically analyse the data collected. In the "media and literacy" exercise, students will learn and experience the media creation side by creating television programs by themselves and actually having it broadcasted on cable TV. In the "community" exercise, through fieldwork activities, they will research the current situation and reveal the possible issues in various regions from different angles. Through these active learning methods, we aim to deepen their understanding towards the modern society.

3) Developing problem finding, research and communication skills.
At the Department of Contemporary Societies, students will first acquire "problem finding" skills in order to grasp how the modern society runs, and then cultivate their "research" skills to conduct social research and media analysis all by themselves. Having developed these two skills, the students then work on their "research expression" skills. This way they will be able to effectively communicate their findings from their analysis in presentations and reports. By taking the courses at the Department of Contemporary Societies and other necessary expertise subjects, the students then become eligible to take the test to become a certified "Social Investigator;" a professional of information collection and data analysis.

Providing that the students are a part of the Faculty of Cultural studies, they will be able to take advantage of the following two courses regardless of what subject they currently take.
1) Japanese Teacher Training Course
In addition to acquiring high level Japanese teaching skills, through the language, the students will be able to deepen their understanding towards Japanese and overseas individuals, society and culture.

2) Arts and Culture Administration Course
Whilst learning the practical promotion methods of arts and culture lead by the government and NPOs, through the arts and culture, we will also study a society where various people are able to live together.

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The "Faculty of Global Studies and Sustainability (tentative)" will consist of one department, the " Department of Global Studies and Sustainability (tentative)," which will include two majors: the "Major in International Japanese Studies (tentative)" and the "Major in Environmental Sustainability Studies (tentative)."

・Features of Learning in the Faculty of Global Studies and Sustainability (tentative)
To contribute to the realization of a sustainable Earth and society, students will learn about "culture," "local communities," and "environment" in Japan and the world through both theoretical and practical approaches. The program will explore various global and local challenges faced by humanity and regional communities, fostering individuals who can boldly tackle social issues in collaboration with others, equipped with interdisciplinary thinking from both the humanities and sciences. Additionally, students will strengthen their English proficiency, engage with diverse specialized subjects taught in English, learn data analysis through data science, and participate in fieldwork both domestically and internationally. Through these experiences, they will develop the communication and expression skills required to thrive in the international community, acquire logical thinking skills for problem-solving, and cultivate the ability to collaborate with people from diverse backgrounds.

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▼Data Mathematical Major
Grasp big data from mathematical science and information science to solve global problems.

Curriculum Content:
Students will learn modeling methods for better mathematical modeling of real problems, algorithms and optimization methods for solving mathematically modeled problems, and methods for analyzing and using various data from basics to applications.

Characteristics of the Curriculum:
1. Systematically learn the specialized knowledge necessary for data utilization
In order to utilize data to solve complex problems, in this major, students will systematically study the following three fields: "data science" that analyzes data and finds knowledge, "operations research" that makes optimal decisions based on data, and "algorithm" for processing of data efficiently.

2. Acquire practical skills such as programming through practical training
Solving real-world problems requires the skills to actually collect and analyze data using programming and tools. In this major, students will learn programming in Python and C ++ as a basis, and data collection and statistical analysis methods as an application through practical training.

▼ Computer Science Major
Build the future by promoting innovation in ICT and human media technologies.

Curriculum Content:
In addition to acquiring software technology for handling computers such as PCs, servers, IoT, and smartphones, students will also learn media technology that makes full use of AI to process images, videos, sounds, texts, and dialogues.

Characteristics of the Curriculum:
1. Systematically study expertise in computer science in general
Through practice from basic to application of elemental technologies that support the present and future, students will study the following fields systematically, such as software, networks, parallel / distributed, Web technology, artificial intelligence, natural language processing, and media technologies such as video / image / audio.

2. Acquire practical skills from programming to software development
Students will learn programming skills practically through typical programming languages ​​such as Python and C ++ while improving their mathematical and logical thinking skills. Students will then learn how to build a larger software system and acquire the ability to utilize it in various industries.

▼ Mechanical Systems Major
Develop the ability to solve real-world problems with more than one correct answer.

Curriculum Content:
Students will learn about mechanical system technology that considers strength and durability, environment and comfort, and how to make systems that involve people, goods, money, information, etc. function better.

Characteristics of the Curriculum:
1. Design by considering machines and products as a system
In Mechanical Systems major, students can acquire knowledge and technology in well-balanced schedules, from basics to applications in two specialized fields, mechanical engineering and management engineering, so that students can consider the machines and products to be developed as a system and design (problem solving) by judging from a comprehensive perspective.

2. A group of subjects that can broaden students' horizons and develop problem-solving skills
By studying a combination of multiple lessons from basic to application, students can broaden their horizons and acquire a responsive way of thinking. In addition, in project-basis subjects which students need to solve problems in a group, the problem-solving ability of oneself can be cultivated.

▼ Electrical and Electronic Engineering Major
Cultivate "Wide and flexible" professionals that supports society, industry, and information infrastructure

Curriculum Content:
Students will learn the theory and practice that support society, industry, and information infrastructure through a comprehensive curriculum that organically covers electrical, electronic, mechanical control, and information processing.

Characteristics of the Curriculum:
1. Cultivate human resources who have both broad basic knowledge and deep application skills
It is no exaggeration to say that there are no products or systems that do not use electricity in recent years. In particular, technological development and product application based on electrical engineering are progressing in various fields such as household equipment and industrial equipment. Human resources who can play an active role in these fields will be trained with a wide range of basic knowledge and deep application skills.

2. Organic coverage of electrical, electronic, mechanical control, and information processing
In parallel with mathematics and programming courses, which are the foundation of natural science, the course covers electrical, electronic, and mechanical control content. By doing so, students are aimed to become an expert who is good at mathematical thinking, is proficient in modeling and programming, and has acquired advanced theoretical knowledge and practical skills.

▼ Applied Chemistry Major
Contributing to the future of people and living through academic exploration of chemistry

Curriculum Content:
With a view to developing human resources who will contribute to life innovation that opens up health and medical care and green innovation that opens up a sustainable society, students will study the academic exploration of chemistry utilizing IT and its application to society.

Characteristics of the Curriculum:
1. Life innovation that opens up health and medical care
In order to create a society in which people can live in good health, it is necessary to elucidate life science, advance food and medical technology to realize a healthy and prosperous life. Students are aiming for breakthroughs through collaboration with different fields that utilize AI as well as deepening specialized fields such as biotechnology and chemical biology.

2. Green innovation that opens up a sustainable society
In order to maintain the same life as before, it is necessary to reduce carbon dioxide emissions and obtain energy from solar and wind power. In order to expand such a new energy utilization system, we are aiming for a breakthrough in materials, catalysts, and battery technologies that also utilize AI.

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