Ritsumeikan Asia Pacific University

Areas of Study for APS

The College of Asia Pacific Studies has established four Areas of Study in order to conduct education and research for the development of wide-ranging problem solving ability and specialized know-how of the issues facing the Asia Pacific region. Studies are centered on solid language proficiency and a basic understanding of the diverse cultures, histories, societies, natural environments, and historical conditions of the Asia Pacific region. As one of graduation requirements, students must register one Area of Study from the following Areas of Study and then complete at least 2 credits from the required subjects (Common Liberal Arts Subjects) for the Area of Study of your choice and 28 credits from the Major Education Subjects for the Area of Study. The name of that Area of Study will be noted on their diploma. Please note that students need to register for their Area of Study via Campusmate. Students can register any one of the four Areas of Study. For more details regarding the application procedure for an Area of Study, please refer to the Academic Office website.

How to register for an Area of Study

AY 2017 Curriculum students（APS） will be able to register for an Area of Study via Campusmate during the Course Registration Peirod (Registration Period A,B and Correction Period 1,2) from 2nd Semester to 6th Semester. Please refer to the registration manual (PDF).
Please make sure to refer to the designated subjects for Area of Study from APS Curriculum Outline (PDF).

Area of Study for APM

The College of International Management has established four Areas of Study in order to support the development of future business people with high professional ethics and the ability to discover and resolve management issues. Students will acquire a knowledge of management and a deep understanding of diverse societies, cultures and traditions and also interact with individuals from a variety of backgrounds in the world of international business. Once students have completed 12 or more credits from among the designated subjects for the Area of Study (seminar subjects can be included up to 4 credits in the 12 credits) and registered for their Area of Study via Campusmate during the designated registration period, the name of that Area of Study will be noted on their diploma. Students can only register one of the four Areas of Study. For further details regarding the registration procedures for an Area of Study, please refer to the Academic Office website.

How to register for an Area of Study

AY 2017 Curriculum students(APM) will be able to register for an Area of Study via Campusmate during the Course Registration Period (Registration Period A,B and Correction Period 1,2.) More details, please refer to the registration manual (PDF).
Please make sure to refer to the designated subjects for Area of Study from APM Curriculum Outline (PDF).