Diploma Policy Graduation Certification and Degree Grant Policy

Faculty of Economics

Shimonoseki City University Faculty of Economics acquires logical thinking skills through basic education, enhances language and international communication skills through language education, acquires a wide range of education through liberal arts education, acquires the following specialized skills according to the department you belong to, and confers the prescribed degrees to students who meet the prescribed requirements.
The Diploma policies of each department in Faculty of Economics are as follows.

（1） Department of Economics

Based on basic knowledge of microeconomics, macroeconomics, and economic fundamentals, students acquire a wide range of basic knowledge of theories, history, and policies related to economic analysis, finance, fiscal, social policy, global economy, regional economy and society, and acquire a deep knowledge of applied knowledge in their fields of expertise, and confer a bachelor's degree in economics (economics) to students who acquire the ability to analyze and logically express economic and social issues facing modern society through specialized exercises.

（2） Department of International Commerce

Based on basic knowledge of commerce, business administration, and economics, we acquire a wide range of basic knowledge of theories and practices of international economics and international relations, East Asia, distribution, marketing, business administration, management information, accounting and bookkeeping, and acquire a deep knowledge of applied knowledge in their fields of expertise, and confer a bachelor's degree to students who have acquired the ability to analyze and logically express various issues facing companies and economies in the global era through specialized exercises.

（3） Department of Public Management

Based on basic knowledge of business administration and economics, students acquire a wide range of basic knowledge of theories and practices of public policy, management, and local communities, and combine the experience learned through practical training in local communities with applied knowledge in specialized fields, and acquire the ability to analyze and solve public issues by themselves through specialized exercises.

Curriculum/Policy Policy for organizing and implementing curriculum

Faculty of Economics

Shimonoseki City University Faculty of Economics organizes and implements the curriculum based on the following policies.

1. The curriculum consists of three pillars: basic education, education, and specialized education. Basic education consists of foreign languages, international communication, information and mathematical, and health and sports sciences. In addition, you can learn a variety of liberal arts subjects throughout the four years in order to acquire a well-balanced and rich culture. For specialized education, students can acquire specialized knowledge systematically and step-by-step from the first year, basic courses from the second year, and applied courses from the third year.
2. In order to acquire literacy to be studied at university, we have established "Academic Literacy" in the spring semester of the first year and "Basic Exercise" in the fall semester of the first year.
3. In order to develop communication skills, problem solving skills, and presentation skills, following basic exercises, we have established "development exercises" in the second year, "specialized exercises I" in the third year, and "specialized exercises II" in the fourth year. We have established small-group interactive classes for all grades.
4. In addition to English, students can learn Chinese and Korean as the first foreign language based on the location of our university, and each has a full curriculum.
5. We also provide opportunities for foreign training and study abroad, so you can improve your internationally accepted language skills. Furthermore, for motivated students, we have established a foreign language sub-program system to acquire advanced language skills by combining liberal arts subjects, exercises, and practical learning that deepen their understanding of foreign languages throughout the four years.
6. In order to promote awareness of independent learning, students voluntarily conduct research under the guidance of faculty members is credited as "joint independent research."
7. We carry out career education in order for students to improve their qualifications even after graduation and to develop the skills necessary for social and professional independence. In addition, we encourage internships in Japan and overseas, and certify the results in units. In addition to cultivating employment skills through these career education, students who have acquired excellent specialized knowledge through basic, culture, and specialized education and have achieved predetermined results are certified as "employment masters".

The curriculum policies of each department in Faculty of Economics are as follows.

（1） Department of Economics

Department of Economics provides courses for systematic learning of theories, policies and history related to economic and social issues facing modern society.
In the first and second years, students will surely acquire basic subjects such as microeconomics, macroeconomics, and economic fundamentals. In addition, from the second year, students will learn a wide range of basic subjects in the four courses (group A financial and economic analysis, group B finance and social policy, group C global economy, group D regional economy and society). From the third year, one of the four subjects will be selected, and their expertise will be enhanced by learning the applied subjects of the group. In addition, we will deepen our research through specialized exercises, and create a graduation thesis for the fourth year to culminate our learning so far.
Each subject group has the following characteristics:

Group A Financial and Economic Analysis

In addition to learning the ability to analyze the economy through economic policy, econometrics, etc., students will learn the theory and policy of finance through financial theory and international finance theory.

Group B Financial and Social Policy

Students will learn the activities and theories of government through financial science, social policy, etc. In addition, students will learn the theory and policy of labor and environmental issues through labor economic theory and environmental resource economics.

Group C Global Economy

Students will learn the theory and reality of the global economy through international trade theory, international political economy, etc. In addition, students will learn about the system and current situation of each country's economy through China's economic theory and Korea's economic theory.

Group D Regional Economics and Society

You will learn the relationship between the region and the economy through economic geography and regional theory, and learn the state of the region's economy and society through regional industry theory and urban sociology.

（2） Department of International Commerce

In addition to economics, Department of International Commerce learns the theory and practice of business and business administration. In addition, we will develop the ability to adapt to business challenges such as global business centered on East Asia and business management using IT and accounting.
In the first and second years, students will acquire basic subjects such as general theory of commerce, introduction of business administration, introduction of international economics, bookkeeping principle I, and information systems theory. From the second year, students will learn a wide range of basic subjects in the four courses (group A international and East Asia, group B distribution and marketing, group C management and management information, group D accounting and bookkeeping). From the third year, one group will be selected from the four subjects, and their expertise will be enhanced by learning the applied subjects of the group. In addition, we will deepen our research through specialized exercises, and create a graduation thesis for the fourth year to culminate our learning so far.
Each subject group has the following characteristics:

Group A International and East Asia

Students will learn the theory and reality of the global economy through international trade theory, international political economy, etc. In addition, we will deepen our understanding of the system and current situation of East Asian economies, economic development and the role of companies through China's economic theory and multinational corporate theory.

Group B Distribution and Marketing

Through distribution theory, marketing theory, commercial history, etc., we will understand the characteristics of the market today and learn about the history and current status of corporate activities and strategies. In addition, we will deepen our understanding of the practical and institutional aspects of business from trade practices and consumer law.

Group C Management and Management Information

You will learn the theory and method of management through business management theory, personnel labor management theory, management information theory, etc. In addition, we will deepen our understanding of the organization and management issues of modern companies through management organization theory, industrial organization theory, management data analysis, etc.

Group D Accounting and Bookkeeping

You will learn the theory and practice of accounting and bookkeeping through cost calculation and accounting principles. In addition, we will deepen our understanding of corporate finance and corporate governance through corporate analysis and corporate law.

（3） Department of Public Management

Department of Public Management learns theories and practices of management in addition to economics. Based on these, we will develop the ability to investigate, analyze, present, and communicate to plan and coordinate measures for public issues facing the community, such as regional revitalization.
In the first and second years, students will acquire basic subjects such as microeconomics, macroeconomics, and introduction to business administration. In addition, from the second year, students will learn a wide range of basic subjects in the three subjects group (group A public policy, group B management, group C community). In addition, through public management training in the first to second years, students will learn about the field of public issues in the local community. From the third year, we will enhance our expertise by learning applied subjects in each group. In addition, we will deepen our research through specialized exercises, and create a graduation thesis for the fourth year to culminate our learning so far.
Each subject group has the following characteristics:

Group A Public Policy

Students will learn theories and analytical methods for analyzing public issues facing society and evaluating countermeasures through fiscal science, social policy, urban environment theory, etc.

Group B Management

Students will learn the theory and practice of management, which is indispensable not only for private companies but also for the operation of organizations, through business management theory, public non-profit strategy theory, non-profit accounting theory, etc.

Group C Community

Students will learn the theories and methods necessary to understand the current situation of local communities facing various public issues through economic geography, rural sociology, and social research theory.

Admission Policy Policies for accepting students

Faculty of Economics

Shimonoseki City University Faculty of Economics,

1. We are interested in various issues of society.
2. We are full of motivation to learn independently and a spirit of challenge.
3. With logical reading and quantitative analysis.
   I'm looking for a variety of students.

Faculty of Economics Departments are looking for the following students.

（1） Faculty of Economics Department of Economics

We are looking for students who are willing to actively engage in the resolution of economic and social problems facing modern society, and who have the ability to think logically to learn these problems academically.

（2） Faculty of Economics Department of International Commerce

We are looking for students who are interested in global business and corporate management in modern times, are motivated to actively challenge international exchange mainly in East Asia, and have basic language skills and information processing skills.

（3） Faculty of Economics Department of Public Management

We are looking for students who are willing to actively work in the local community, are widely interested in public issues facing the community, such as regional revitalization, and have logical thinking skills to learn them academically.