UNDERGRADUATE COURSES

≪Faculty of International Studies and Liberal Arts≫
　Nurturing people who can deepen their understanding of other cultures and act independently in international society. We cultivate people who, in today's society of globalization, deepen their understanding and interest in the culture, history, society, and modern situation of the world, including those of Japan, and can approach the issues faced by the world from multiple perspectives. We also sharpen the ability to sift through overwhelming amounts of information and autonomously convey one's opinion to the world.

≪Faculty of Sociology - Department of Sociology≫
　Exploring the structures of society with various perspectives and sharp analytical skills. Students learn about the various structures and issues in society experienced through life, including society as a place for daily life, society involving culture and information, environmental problems, and international society. We train the skills for analyzing information and data and thinking logically, as well as spirit of inquiry regarding other cultures, nurturing people with flexible perspectives and thinking capability, as well as the ability to act.

≪Faculty of Sociology - Department of Social Welfare≫
　Understanding the true nature of social welfare and gaining practical skills for problem solving. Students comprehensively study the theory of social welfare, on the axis of social work. They also learn knowledge about health and medicine, as well as sports for the handicapped and NPO management, gaining practical skills for inclusive support. Students aim to be social welfare pros with a spirit of humanism and volunteering, and an ability to take dynamic action.

≪Faculty of Law≫
　Holding strong interest in society and nurturing legal thinking that can succeed both in Japan and abroad. At the Faculty of Law, we construct a learning environment that focuses on the connections between people. Along with fostering the fundamental liberal arts education, ethical values, and wide perspective as a member of society, students also learn legal knowledge and specialized knowledge in related fields necessary in modern society, gaining legal thinking that can succeed in various situations.

≪Faculty of Economis≫
　Aiming to be people who view the movements of the economy from a wide perspective and undertake ambitious challenges. Economics is closely related to the study of business administration and sociology. Through interdisciplinary learning that covers not only specialized fields but also neighboring areas, we aim to nurture people who can succeed in real society, acting to solve problems using a wide range of knowledge. We also aim to improve the international sensibility necessary in a global society.

≪Faculty of Business Administration≫
　Nurturing business persons who can think independently and proactively take action. The world is rapidly changing, and corporate management won't be able to keep up with the changing world using the conventional methods. What is necessary now is the skill to flexibly and reliably reliably respond to social changes. In the study of business administration, we sharpen skills of observation, logical thinking, and idea formation, training people who can think independently, making statements and taking action in the business world.

GRADUATE COURSES

≪Letters ≫
　We pursue study on the topic of "the exploration of universal, humanity-based value, under the premise of cultural pluralism." We believe that the clashes of civilization currently occurring indicate the need for various regions in the world to review "culture". In this graduate school, we aim to educate global citizens with the ability to act, equipped with both practical knowledge and deep understanding of the cultures of regions around the globe in this new age of internationalism.

≪Sociology≫
　Among rapid social changes, the expectations towards "sociology," which studies modern society itself, are inevitably increasing. In sociology, we comprehensively and inclusively analyze complex social phenomena to decipher our complicated modern society. This graduate school approaches the issues of modern society, as they become more advanced and more complex, using both theoretical and practical approaches.

≪Economis≫
　The average income in Japan has fallen behind other Asia countries, and deteriorating company profits and a falling birth rate have expanded the generational gap between young adults and the middle-aged. However, the rapidly-growing Asia countries also face unique economic problems. In this graduate school, we nurture the capacity to theoretically and empirically understand the economic issues that mutually affect one another like in Asia and Japan, or global economies and Asia.

≪Business Administration≫
　Asia is achieving remarkable development as the growth center of the world, and many corporations in Osaka or Kansai are globally active in the Pacific Rim, which includes Asia. This graduate school nurtures sharply analytical researchers and advanced professionals with the advanced knowledge and skills for contributing to the development of Kansai, Japan, and the Pacific Rim.