Program and Course Information
All undergraduate programs at APU are conducted both in English and Japanese. You can choose from one of three colleges, the College of Asia Pacific Studies (APS), the College of International Management (APM) or the College of Sustainable Tourism (ST). Please be careful when choosing a college, as major subjects at colleges you don't choose will have lower priority for course registration.
The list of courses for each semester is finalized roughly one month before the start of each semester. Please refer to the general course list for your reference. Please also be aware that there are a number of courses to which registration is restricted as an exchange student.
About the Exchange Program
Below is a cursory explanation about the Exchange Program. For full details, please check our Information Sheet.
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| Duration of Exchange | 1 Semester or 2 Semesters | ||||||||||||||||||
| College Choice |
College of Asia Pacific Studies (APS) College of International Management (APM) College of Sustainability and Tourism (ST) Note: Students must choose any one of these colleges they would like to enroll in but will be able to take courses from any colleges. It is advised that students choose a college that is similar to their program at their home university. |
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| Language–basis Choice | English-basis or Japanese-basis Note: Students must choose either one but will be able to take courses in both English and Japanese. Depending on the language basis, some language courses are restricted. |
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| Language of Instruction | English and Japanese | ||||||||||||||||||
| Overview of the Academic Year |
APU operates on a semester system made up of two quarters. Courses are taught on either a semester or quarter basis, but the total number of classes is the same.
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| Required Number of Credits |
Minimum: 14 credits in one semester (10 hours of classes per week) Maximum: No limit (APU’s degree-seeking students usually register 18~20 credits per semester)
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| Course Registration | Registration is all on-line and is held after students attend the orientation (spaces per class are limited) | ||||||||||||||||||
| Course List |
General course list is available to download as reference.
The finalized course list will be released in March for Spring Semester, and September for Fall Semester. We cannot confirm which courses are offered and held in English or Japanese any earlier. |
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| Credit System | 1 major or liberal arts course = 2 credits 1 language course = 4 credits |
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| Grading System |
A+ 100 – 90% A 89 – 80% B 79 – 70% C 69 – 60% F Fail |
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| Transcript |
Transcripts will be issued on the following schedule.
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| Other Information |
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College Information
College of Asia Pacific Studies [APS]
In the College of Asia Pacific Studies, students place emphasis on deliberating on the paths to solving problems through research, discussions, and presentations. In addition to attaining expertise that is necessary to resolve the varied issues of the Asia Pacific region, they will also acquire practical science.
Areas of Study
International Relations (IR)
Legal, political, and economic viewpoints are used to examine and then explore solutions to global issues, such as international conflict, human rights issues, and environmental destruction.
Culture, Society, and Media (CSM)
Both the micro and macro perspectives of culture, society, and the media are applied to investigate new means of coexistence in the diverse region of the Asia Pacific.
Global Economy (GE)
The economic perspective is utilized to seek ways for all regions and peoples to live happily in the globalized region of the Asia Pacific.
College of International Management [APM]
The College of International Management is dedicated to the nurturing of leaders who can change society with the power of business. As the center of internationally certified, diverse, and inclusive education in the Asia Pacific region, we aim to further evolve into a vision-driven, mission-oriented business school.
Areas of Study
Strategic Management and Leadership
Learn corporate planning and operation skills that develop companies and organizations sustainably
Marketing
Acquire the methods to lead businesses to local and global success
Accounting and Finance
Study corporate and organizational financial management and acquire knowledge and skills in funding and investment
Entrepreneurship and Operations Management
Acquire the methods, mentality, and operational procedures to start businesses that create innovation
College of Sustainability and Tourism [ST]
Social challenges such as economic inequality and rural decline grow worse, while resource depletion, environmental contamination, and climate change threaten the globe. The College of Sustainability and Tourism focuses on building circular communities as well as on utilizing tourism to conserve resources and create value. We address humankind’s inevitable challenges of the 21st century through a two-way approach – sustainability science, which examines the development of sustainable societies, and tourism, which influences local economies and cultures.
Areas of Study
Specialized subject groups comprising nine concentrations of expertise
LANGUAGE:
Japanese
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