NEW COLLEGE
College of Sustainability
and Tourism
Form a local to global sustainable society, nurturing graduates who possess the power to change the world
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.
A member of an international collaborative network for education and research in tourism studies
We have been granted the UNWTO.TedQual (Tourism Education Quality) Certification, a certification system created for tourism education institutions by the UNWTO.Themis Foundation of the United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO).
Mission
The college adheres to APU’s core values of freedom, peace, humanity, and international understanding towards shaping the future of the Asia Pacific region. Our faculty and students form a community of scholar-practitioners, who employ academic scholarly knowledge and innovative research to solve contemporary issues and global challenges in sustainable development and tourism.
Human Resource Development Goals
The purposes of the College of Sustainability and Tourism is to develop human resources who can cope with various challenges and act responsibly as a global citizen by…
- gaining a cross-disciplinary understanding of society and regions
- acquiring basic and specialized knowledge on a sustainable society and tourism
- learning logical and critical thinking
- practicing qualitative and quantitative analysis
- problem solving
- communicating and collaborating in a cross-cultural environment
Message from the Dean of College
College of Sustainability and Tourism
Professor Yan LI
It is essential to acquire skills to handle every circumstance, in order to live in today’s society where change is accelerating. These include the ability to think, to take action, and to collaborate with diverse others. This college’s curriculum equips students with the strength to survive in the modern international community. Come study with us to realize our vision – “Individuals who experience APU's unparalleled Global Learning Community will develop the power to change the world.”
On-site learning with a hands-on focus that nurtures scholar practitioners
Education at the College of Sustainability and Tourism emphasizes practice that incorporates problem-based learning on site, both inside and outside of Japan. We will nurture social innovators and tourism content producers who combine specialized theories as well as practical skills on sustainable society and tourism.
Build Your Foundation, Learn Theory,
and Refine Through Practice
Specialized subject groups
comprising nine concentrations of expertise
Common Education Subjects
| First year | Second year | Third year | Fourth year | |||
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| Language | English ST (standard truck) |
Elementary English AB, Pre-Intermediate English AB Intermediate English AB, Upper Intermediate English AB English for Hospitality and Tourism, English Communication Skills |
English for Business A English for Discussion and Debate, English for Journalism English Proficiency Test Preparation Course Ⅰ・Ⅱ・Ⅲ |
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| English AT (advanced truck) | Advanced English 1A・1B, Advanced English 2A・2B | English for Business B, Reading Fiction in English, English of the Media, TESOL | ||||
| Japanese |
Foundation Japanese Ⅰ・Ⅱ・Ⅲ, Intermediate Japanese, Pre-Advanced Japanese, Advanced Japanese Language and Culture in Japan, Language and Social Topics in Japan, Japanese Linguistics for Japanese Language Education |
Kanaji and vocabulary Skills, Japanese for Self-expression Japanese Communication Skills |
Japanese Languages Teaching | Career Japanese | ||
| AP Language |
Chinese Ⅰ・Ⅱ・ⅢA・ⅢB, Global Language Learning (Chinese) A・B Korean Ⅰ・Ⅱ・Ⅲ・Ⅳ, Global Language Learning (Korean) A・B Malay/Indonesian Ⅰ・Ⅱ・ⅢA・ⅢB, Global Language Learning (Malay/Indonesian) |
Spanish Ⅰ・Ⅱ・ⅢA・ⅢB, Global Language Learning (Spanish) Thai Ⅰ・Ⅱ・Ⅲ, Global Language Learning (Thai) A・B Vietnamese Ⅰ・Ⅱ・Ⅲ, Global Language Learning (Vietnamese) A・B Introduction to Asia Pacific Languages |
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| Common | Intensive Language Learning | Special Lecture (Language Education Subject) | ||||
| Common Liberal Arts | APU Literacy |
Student Success Workshop
Multicultural Cooperative Workshop Peace, Humanity and Democracy Introduction to Intercultural Communication Intercultural Fieldwork Ⅰ・Ⅱ, Studies of Multicultural Comparison Foundation for Global Leadership |
Overseas Learning Design, Bridge Program Languages of the Asia Pacific, Religions of the Asia Pacific, Geography of the Asia Pacific Culture and Society of the Asia Pacific, History of the Asia Pacific Japanese Politics and Society, Popular Culture of Japan Japanese History, Constitution of Japan, Special Lecture (J apanese Studies) |
Applied Intercultural Communication Skills and Practices for Global Leadership Global Leadership for Social Impact Japanese Art of Tea Ceremony, Japanese Art of Flower Arrangement Traditional Japanese Arts |
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| Introduction to Major Studies Group |
Introduction to Sustainable Development, Introduction to Tourism and Hospitality, Introduction to Policy Studies Introduction to Sociology, Statistics for Social Sciences, Introduction to Media Studies Introduction to International Relations, Introduction to Comparative Politics, Introduction to Political Science World Economy and Global Issues, Introduction to Economics, Fundamental Mathematics |
Advanced Mathematics | ||||
| Global Citizens Foundation |
Legal Studies, Psychology, Bioethics, AI and Society, Western Philosophy, Chinese Philosophy Western Visual Arts, Modern Science and Technology Negotiation Skills Logic and Critical Thinking |
Self‐analysis for Career Design Diverse Perspectives on Understanding Careers Special Lecture (Liberal Arts Subject) Web Design, Information Processing Essentials Programming Essentials, Information Literacy |
Health Science, Media Production Lab, Internship Career Field Analysis for Career Development AI and Data Science, Introduction to GIS Database Systems, Special Lecture (ICT) Information Systems Programming |
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※Subjects in orange are Required Subjects or Compulsory Elective Subjects.
ST Major Education Subjects
| First year | Second year | Third year | Fourth year | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourism | Tourism Studies |
Sociology of Tourism, Culture of Tourism Cultural Anthropology , Media and Tourism |
Heritage Tourism Tourism Economics |
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| Tourism Industry Operations |
Tourism Operations, MICE and Event Industry Special Interest Tourism, Health & Wellness Tourism |
Destination Marketing | |||
| Hospitality Operation |
Hospitality Operations Food and Beverage Operations |
Service Experience Design Resort Marketing Revenue Management |
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| Sustainable Society | Environmental Studies | Biodiversity |
Environment and Society, Environmental Policy and Governance Environmental Economics, Environmental Education, Climate Change |
Parks and Protected Areas | |
| Resource Management | Pollution Prevention |
Resource Management Energy management |
Circular Economy Sustainable business |
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| International Development |
Development Sociology and Anthropology, Politics of Development Conflict and Development, International Development Cooperation |
Development Policy Development and Economy |
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| ST Common | Regional Development | Sustainable Urban Development and Planning, Resilient Cities |
Sustainable Tourism, Tourism Destination Development and Planning Rural Development and Tourism, Urban Design |
Community Development | |
| Social Entrepreneurship | Introduction to Management, Introduction to Accounting, Introduction to Marketing |
Organizational Behavior Strategic Management Project Management |
Social Entrepreneurship NPO/NGO |
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| Data Science & Information System | Internet Technologies and Applications, GIS and Remote Sensing |
Big Data Analysis System Modelling and Analysis Advanced Statistical Analysis New Technologies and Future Society |
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| Special Lecture | Special Lecture (Sustainability and Tourism) | ||||
| Academic Skills | Introduction to Research Methods, Qualitative Research Methods |
Critical Reading I Critical Reading II |
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| Off-Campus Program | Practicum, Field Study | Specialized Internship | |||
| Seminar | Major Seminar | Research Seminar | |||
| Final Results |
Graduation Project Capstone |
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※Subjects in orange are Required Subjects or Compulsory Elective Subjects.
Essential to practical skills in the field: Project-based learning on actual social issues in collaboration with the industry, academia, and government
Field Studies *Performance-based
- Heritage Tourism in Urban and Rural Landscapes
(Locations: Italy, Spain) - The Roles and Work of International Organizations
(Locations: Switzerland, France, Tokyo) - Value Creation of Sustainable Communities: Research in Iida City, Nagano Prefecture, Japan
(Location: Nagano) - Global Research
(Locations: Shanghai, Seoul, Stockholm, Vancouver)
Agency, Corporate, and Regional Cooperation *Performance-based
- International organizations
(OHCHR, ILO, OECD, IEA, UNWTO, FAO, etc.) - Corporations
(InterContinental Hotels & Resorts, Beppu Suginoi Hotel, Japan Airlines, All Nippon Airways, Oita Godo News Company, Oita Bank, etc.) - Regional governmental agencies
(Beppu City – Oita Prefecture, Kunisaki Peninsula Usa GIAHS, Kitakyushu City, Arita Town – Saga Prefecture, Aso-Kuju National Park, Japanese Ministry of the Environment, etc.)
ST’s diverse faculty of practitioners
Our faculty members come from 12 different countries and regions and each one belongs to international networks in their respective academic fields. They have extensive experience in organizations such as the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD), the United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO), as well as Japanese and local governments. These faculty members of various backgrounds and practical skills will fully support the wide range of study necessary to the nine concentrations of the College of Sustainability and Tourism.
Li Yan
Research Field : City planning, Regional planning, Climate change
Courses : Capstone, Introduction to Social Research Methods
Li Yan
Takeo Ishikawa
Research Field : International development, Latin America
Courses : International Development Cooperation, Project Management
Takeo Ishikawa
Vafadari M. Kazem
Research Field : Tourism, Regional development, Agricultural heritage
Courses : Rural Development and Tourism, Sustainable Tourism
Vafadari M. Kazem
Rikio Kimura
Research Field : Organizational development, Community development, International development, NGO, Social enterprise, Area studies (Cambodia), Pedagogy (Adult Education)
Courses : Development Sociology and Anthropology, Community Development
Rikio Kimura
Takayuki Kubo
Research Field : Urban planning, Architectural planning, Tourism town development,
Courses : MICE and Event Industry, Urban Design
Takayuki Kubo
Thomas Edward Jones
Research Field : Nature-based tourism, Protected areas
Courses : Parks and Protected Areas、Environment and Society
Thomas Edward Jones
Tomonori Sudou
Research Field : Environment economics, Development economics and finance, Development policy
Courses : Environmental Policy and Governance, Environmental Economics
Tomonori Sudou
Takuya Tsuchihashi
Research Field : Aviation industry theory
Courses : Media and Tourism, Specialized Internship
Takuya Tsuchihashi
Hiroshi Todoroki
Research Field : Historical geography, Transportation history
Courses : Culture of Tourism, Heritage Tourism
Hiroshi Todoroki
Giguruwa G.D. Nishantha
Research Field : Data science, Education technology, Software
Courses : AI and Data Science, Internet Technologies and Applications
Giguruwa G.D. Nishantha
Ji Han
Research Field : Climate change, Resource management, Urban ecology
Courses : Climate Change, Circular Economy
Ji Han
Davar Pishva
Research Field : Education technology, Systems engineering, Energy engineering
Courses : System modelling、GIS and Remote Sensing
Davar Pishva
Bui Thanh Huong
Research Field : Tourism, Commercial science, Social psychology
Courses : Tourism Economics, Revenue Management
Bui Thanh Huong
Serik Meirmanov
Research Field : Public health, Health science, Health and wellness tourism
Courses : Health & Wellness Tourism, Psychology
Serik Meirmanov
Yukio Yotsumoto
Research Field : Sociology, Tourism, Sustainable community
Courses : Introduction to Sociology, Critical Reading
Yukio Yotsumoto
Yuuko Uehara
Research Field : Accounting, Auditing, Social enterprise, Social finance
Courses : Social Entrepreneurship, Introduction to Accounting
Yuuko Uehara
Hiroaki Oohashi
Research Field : Urban and regional planning, Urban development and real estate development, International cooperation
Courses : Sustainable Urban Development and Planning, Resilient Cities
Hiroaki Oohashi
Eiji Kanou
Research Field : E-government, DX, Design theory
Courses : New Technologies and Future Society, Project Management
Eiji Kanou
Nariman Dahlan
Research Field : Intelligent information, Media information, Data science
Courses : Big Data Analysis, Advanced Statistical Analysis
Nariman Dahlan
Yuuji Matsuo
Research Field : Energy system analysis, Climate change analysis
Courses : Resource Management, Energy Management
Yuuji Matsuo
Seung Ho Youn
Research Field : Tourism and sustainability, Social psychology
Courses : Destination Marketing, Hospitality Operations
Seung Ho Youn
Yiyang Sun
Research Field : Tourism and hospitality, ICT application
Courses : Resort Marketing、Food and Beverage Operations
Yiyang Sun
Alexandru Dimache
Research Field : Educational tourism, Heritage tourism
Courses : Special Interest Tourism, Media and Tourism
Alexandru Dimache
APS
College of Asia Pacific Studies
Lead from Asia, cultivating graduates with the practical knowledge to change the world
We will train our students to cultivate broad perspectives and flexible thinking to reach solutions to the world’s complexly intertwined problems. To this end, they will study three interdisciplinary areas – International Relations; Culture, Society, and Media; and Global Economy – based on Political Science, Sociology, and Economics, mainly of the Asia Pacific region. Furthermore, students will visit various locations to boost their hands-on learning through fieldwork and thus acquire practical science with which they can demonstrate their abilities in the global community.
Mission
The College of Asia Pacific Studies, with the Asia Pacific region at its core, will lead a paradigm shift in global society of the turbulent 21st century through its research and education. The college will contribute to the resolution of various problems, the creation of new values that transcend national and regional boundaries, and the realization of coexistence based on a respect for diversity to ensure the sustainable development of global society.
Human Resource Development Goals
The College of Asia Pacific Studies will cultivate individuals who can contribute to sustainable development and coexistence in the Asia-Pacific and the wider world.
Studies will provide students with…
- comprehensive understanding of the diverse political conditions, economies, societies, and cultures of the world,
- basic and advanced knowledge of the humanities and social sciences
- develop language, communication, and problem-solving skills.
Message from the Dean of College
College of Asia Pacific Studies
Professor Yoichiro SATO
The College of Asia Pacific Studies will aim for a new goal in 2023. We will retain our original academic goals that were set upon the opening of this university, including internationalization nurtured on campus as well as the capacity to empathize and the appreciation of diversity, which can be achieved through a wide array of studies. In addition, we will launch a new curriculum as well as off-campus learning opportunities with which students can systematically learn the three academic areas central to sociology, to cultivate highly professional individuals who will flourish globally.
A study method that maximizes learning in the three academic disciplines
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 through the following modes of learning: Focus, Diffusion, Expedition, and Practice.
An interdisciplinary study of Political Science, Sociology,
and Economics applied to the three academic areas
International Relations
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
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
The economic perspective is utilized to seek ways for all regions and peoples to live happily in the globalized region of the Asia Pacific.
Four cycles that maximize learning
![International Relations(IR) /Culture, Society, and Media(CSM) /Global Economy (GE) /Build the foundation for learning: Study in the three academic areas – International Relations; Culture, Society, and Media; and Global Economy – centered on classroom lectures on campus. /Learn practically: Develop practical studies in fields off-campus (e.g., exchange program with Warsaw University, dedicated to international relations) /Extend studies in fields around the world: Pursue exploration on your major with the world as your research field, centered on the Asia Pacific region (e.g., Indo-Pacific Expedition Program [IR]). /Nourish practical skills: Cultivate practical skills through regular as well as extracurricular programs such as intercollegiate events (e.g., Model United Nations, international law debate competition)](/home/newapu/assets/img/aps/img_07_en.png)
![International Relations(IR) /Culture, Society, and Media(CSM) /Global Economy (GE) /Build the foundation for learning: Study in the three academic areas – International Relations; Culture, Society, and Media; and Global Economy – centered on classroom lectures on campus. /Learn practically: Develop practical studies in fields off-campus (e.g., exchange program with Warsaw University, dedicated to international relations) /Extend studies in fields around the world: Pursue exploration on your major with the world as your research field, centered on the Asia Pacific region (e.g., Indo-Pacific Expedition Program [IR]). /Nourish practical skills: Cultivate practical skills through regular as well as extracurricular programs such as intercollegiate events (e.g., Model United Nations, international law debate competition)](/home/newapu/assets/img/aps/img_07_en_sp.png)
Learn skills that are viable in the international community, with the world as your campus
The world is the campus in the Expedition mode of learning in the College of Asia Pacific Studies. We have expanded short-term intensive courses, field studies, and mutual access online to and certification for courses during the regular semester with our prestigious partner universities overseas that have concluded student exchange program agreements with us. A strong emphasis is placed on the international validity of the specialized research area in the Expedition mode, which includes opportunities to participate in internships at think tanks overseas, embassies, and international organizations.
APM
College of International Management
Training global business leaders who will change the world
The world is facing numerous, unprecedented problems with the COVID-19 pandemic and outbreak of international conflict. 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.
The College of International Management and the Graduate School of Management have earned two international accreditations, in addition to joining the PRME（Principles for Responsible Management Education） community in May 2021, making APU one of three such institutions in Japan.
Mission
To create a fusion of cultures that nurtures globally competent and socially minded leaders who thrive in our changing interconnected world and take responsible action toward inclusion and sustainability.
Human Resource Development Goals
Business leaders with a sense of social responsibility who can play an active role on the world stage Globally Competent & Socially Responsible Leaders
Message from the Dean of College
College of International Management
Professor Lailani L. ALCANTARA (Philippines)
At APM, you will study business in an unparalleled diverse environment that gives you unique opportunities to grow personally and professionally. You will deepen your knowledge on business; cultivate leadership, entrepreneurship, and global skills; and develop appreciation for diversity and inclusion by tackling business, environmental, and societal challenges together with people across the globe. Join APM and become a force for good in your career.
Refine and advance world-class business skills through practice
The College of International Management applies three educational methods that emphasizes practice and experience, by consolidating four areas of study that include entrepreneurship and business operations. In particular, students will acquire international standard business skills through the Capstone course, in which they work on solving actual corporate problems.
Three Educational Methods
That Consolidate Four Study Areas
Capstone: Engaging in solving actual corporate issues
The Global Management (Capstone) course is a required subject for fourth-year students in the College of International Management. This course welcomes staff from various companies who are involved at the forefront of corporate planning and marketing, to give presentations on their business and industry, and the students address the challenges faced by the firm.
- <Corporations that have collaborated with us>
- KOSÉ Corporation, Yanmar Holdings Co., Ltd., Sony Corporation, etc.
UNIVERSITY-WIDE LEARNING
A New Style of Learning
An evolved, university-wide learning program that ties in with and supports undergraduate studies
APU will further develop its exceptionally global environment and education to cultivate basic skills that are sought by today's society. We strengthened university-wide training, which includes the first-year program utilizing international education on-campus housing, the introduction of ICT and data science education, and leveraging networks on and off campus. We thus promote learning within each college as well as studying issues that connect with the world today.
NEW BUILDINGS
New AP House and New Academic Building
APU's unique Global Learning Community
New AP House (international education on-campus housing)
This new international education on-campus housing is also open to students who live off-campus as well as to local and corporate APU stakeholders as a place for collaboration and exchange. This venue also facilitates programs such as Global Citizenship for first-year students, most of whom move into this multicultural space on-campus.
New Academic Building
Classrooms that are optimized for groupwork and presentations as well as various Student Commons (shared spaces outside of the classroom) are generously installed throughout the building. This infrastructure will help create a global and diverse community comprised of students, faculty, and stakeholders.
