Fukuoka University
Graduate School of Commerce
Entrance Examination Guidelines
for International Students
April 2025 Enrollment
M.A. Program
Ph.D. Program

1. Number of Applicants・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・ 1
2. Qualifications for Application ・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・1
2-1. M.A. Program ・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・ 1
2-2. Ph.D. Program ・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・ 2
3. Examination Day/Application Period (for primary selection)・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・ 2
4. How to submit your application documents (for primary selection) ・・・・・・・・・・・・ 2
5. Application Procedures ・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・3
5-1. Documents to be submitted・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・3
5-2. Preliminary screening（Screening of the application documents and qualifications forapplicants） ・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・10
5-3. How to pay screening fee for the secondary screening ・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・10
5-4. Notes for application ・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・ 10
6. The examination card with the examinee’s number and the permission for taking the entrance
examination ・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・ 11
7. Address of examination site・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・ 11
8. Entrance Examination subjects and schedule ・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・ 11
8-1. M.A. Program ・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・ 11
8-2. Ph.D. Program ・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・ 11
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9. Announcement of admission results ・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・ 12
10. Entrance Procedures ・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・12
10-1. For M.A. Program ・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・12
10-2. For Ph.D. Program・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・ 14

Orientations for Entrance Examination
The information will be posted on our website（https://www.grad.fukuoka-u.ac.jp/）,soon after the details have been decided.
Announcement:
Course system in M.A. Program and Master’s degree
Graduate School of Commerce provide two research courses in M.A. Program to make a clear distinction
between research and education system. One is “Commerce Research Course” and the other is“Business Administration Research Course.” In accordance with each course, either Master’s degree:
Master of Commercial Science or Master of Management, will be awarded.

<Entrance Examination Guidelines for International Students>
M.A. Program
Ph.D. Program◇ Domestic applicants: the foreigner who resides in Japan◇ International applicants: the person who resides outside Japan
1. Number of Applicants
M.A. Program
ProgramYears
New Enrollee capacity
Commerce
2
15*The enrollment capacity includes all applicants who passed all entrance examinations.
Ph.D. Program

ProgramYears
New Enrollee capacity
Commerce
3
5*The enrollment capacity includes all applicants who passed all entrance examinations.
2. Qualifications for Application
2-1. M.A. Program
Applicants must meet one of the following conditions from 1) through 8) and the requirements* after 2-1.8).
1) Persons who have graduated from a Japanese university under Article 83 of the School Education Lawor those who are expected to graduate by March 2025
2) Persons who have completed 16 years of academic education outside of Japan or who are expected tocomplete it by March 2025
3) Persons who have completed, or are expected to complete by March 2025 a 16-year correspondence
course provided by a school in a foreign country by completing the course in Japan
4) Persons who have completed, or are expected to complete by March 2025 a 16-year academic education
at foreign university’s Japanese school designated by the Minister of Education, Culture, Sports,
Science and Technology in Japan
5) Persons who have a degree equivalent to a bachelor’s degree by completing the course with the period
for completion of more than 3 years*1) at a foreign university or a foreign school*2) or are expected tohave done so by March 2025
*1) Completion of a course of study in Japan by completing correspondence courses offered by a school ina foreign country and completion of a course of study at an educational institution designated in
the school education system of a foreign country as specified in the preceding item, including
completion of a course of study in Japan by completing correspondence courses offered by a school inthat foreign country*2) As evaluated by the foreign government, accreditation organization or specified as equivalent to sucheducational institutions by the Minister of Education, Culture, Sports and Science and Technology ofthat country
6) Persons who have completed, or are expected to complete by March 2025 a special training course ofa special vocational school (limited to those that meet the criteria specified by the Minister of
Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology, including a minimum of 4 years of training)
designated separately by the Minister of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology on or after
the date specified by the Minister of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology
7) Persons who have been admitted to a graduate school in Japan under the provisions of Article 102,
Paragraph 2 of the School Education Law (Grade-skipping), and who are recognized by our Graduate
School as having the academic ability appropriate to receive a graduate school education *Note)
8) Persons who have been recognized by our Graduate School, based on an individual screening of
requirements for admission, as having an academic ability equal to or surpassing that of students who
have graduated from a Japanese university, and who are 22 years old or will be at least 22 years of age
by March, 2025*Note)*Persons who have an ability to pay expenses*Persons who will take lectures in Japanese must have ability in Japanese as specified by the Graduate
School of Commerce*Note)
We will conduct the preliminary screening（screenings of the application documents and qualifications
for applicants）for applicants who intend to apply to our Graduate School in accordance withqualifications 7) and 8).

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2-2. Ph.D. Program
Applicants must meet one of the following conditions from 1) through 7) and the requirements* after 22.7).
1) Persons who have received a master's degree from a Japanese graduate school, or who have completed
a course at a professional graduate school as stipulated in Article 104, Paragraph 1 of the School
Education Law and have a degree designated by the Minister of Education, Culture, Sports, Scienceand Technology, or who are expected to receive such a degree by March 2025
2) Persons who have received a master's degree or a degree equivalent to a professional degree outside ofJapan, or are expected to receive such a degree by March 2025
3) Persons who have received, or are expected to receive such a degree by March 2025 a master's degree
by completing correspondence courses offered by foreign schools in Japan
4) Persons who have completed, or are expected to receive by March 2025 a master’s degree or a degree
equivalent to a professional degree at an educational institution in Japan designated by the Minister of
Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology as having a foreign graduate school curriculum5) Persons who have completed a course of study at the United Nations University established inaccordance with the United Nations General Assembly resolution of December 11, 1972, as stipulated
in Article 1, Paragraph 2 of the Act on Special Measures for Implementation of the Agreement between
the United Nations and Japan concerning the Headquarters of the United Nations University (Act No.
72 of 1976), and have received or will receive by March 2025 a degree equivalent to a master's degree6) Persons who have taken an educational course at a school in a foreign country, an educational
institution designated under item 4, or a United Nations University, and have passed an examinationand screening equivalent to those stipulated in Article 16-2 of the Standards for the Establishment ofGraduate Schools, and have been recognized as having academic ability equivalent or superior toa person who holds a master's degree7) Persons who have been admitted to the graduate school of the University with academic ability
equivalent or superior to a master's degree, and who have reached 24 years old or who will reach24 years old by March 2025*Note)*Persons who have an ability to pay expenses*Persons who will take lectures in Japanese must have ability in Japanese as specified by the Graduate
School of Commerce*Note)
We will conduct the preliminary screening（screenings of the application documents and qualifications
for applicants）for applicants who intend to apply to our Graduate School in accordance withqualifications 7).
3. Examination Day/Application Period (for primary selection)
Application category
Examination Day
SeasonProgramApplicant◆ M.A. Program
Fall
Domestic
September 11 (Wed.), 2024
Spring◆ M.A. Program

International◆ Ph.D. Program

Domestic

February 14 (Wed.), 2025

Application Period
July 16 (Tue.)-18 (Thu.), 2024
Accepted anytime
Deadline: October 31 (Thu.), 2024
December 9 (Mon.)-11 (Wed.), 2024

4. How to submit your application documents (for primary selection)◆ Opening Hours
From 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. (except from noon to 1:00 p.m.）◆ Reception Place/Contact Information

8-19-1 Nanakuma, Jonan-ku, Fukuoka 814-0180, JAPANFukuoka University Graduate School Office (6th floor, Central Library)
TEL: +81-92-871-6631 Ext. 2913-2916*If you send the application documents by mail, it should be by registered mail and arrive by the last day
for the acceptance of applications.
Please write down “Application documents for Graduate School of Commerce are contained” on the front of
the envelope in red.

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5. Application Procedures[ Important notice]
Applicants are recommended to contact a faculty member you wish to have as your supervisor before yourapplication.
Please email us with your personal information and a name of a faculty member, if you do not know
his/her contact information.
Email address: gakuin@adm.fukuoka-u.ac.jp
5-1. Documents to be submitted (*Application forms for International applicants are different, so pleasecontact Fukuoka University Graduate School Office before your application.)
Please submit the required documents, with refer to the following explanations.
*The documents to be submitted differ depending on the qualifications of each applicant. Please submit
any relevant documents. Depending on the applicant’s qualifications, the applicant may be asked tosubmit other documents in addition to application documents.
*Even if applicants who have completed (or are expected to complete) a M.A. program at our university’s
graduate school go on to the Ph. D. program, all documents are required for your application._*All documents must be written in Japanese unless otherwise specified.
*The original certificates should be submitted except for those you have obtained permission to makecopies. (Copies of the original certificates will not be accepted.) For any documents that require
copying, the staff will make copies at the time of receipt at the Fukuoka University Graduate School
Office and return the originals.
*Generally, the date of issuance or notarization of certificates, transcripts, etc. must be within threemonths before submission.
*Documents written in a native language for the applicant must be translated into Japanese or
English.
◆ Domestic ApplicantsQualifications: 1)～6) in M.A. Program
Required Documents:
1) Application Form for Admission to Graduate School of Fukuoka University for International students,
Secondary form, and Examination card (see designated form)
2) Academic transcript from the university you graduated from
*Please refer to page 15.
3) Certificate of graduation (or a diploma) or certificate of expected graduation from the university you
graduated from
*Please refer to page 15.
4) One-page research plan (see designated form)*Handwritten in Japanese in applicant’s own handwriting (We will not accept the research plan createdon a personal computer.)*About 800 words (Your course plan is not necessary.)5) Statement of Reasons (see designated form)*Handwritten in Japanese in applicant’s own handwriting (We will not accept the Statement of Reasons
created on a personal computer.)*Summarize the motivation for your application and purpose of your study from 400 to 800 words.
6) Certificate of Japanese ability
Please submit either one of the following documents 6)-1 through 6)-4.
6)-1 Certificate of N1 or N2 of the Japanese Language Proficiency Test (JLPT) administered by Japan
Educational Exchanges and Services Foundation (JEES) and The Japan Foundation (Level 1 orLevel 2 for students who took the exam before 2009)6)-2 Score report of "Japanese" of Examination for Japanese University Admission for International
Students (EJU) administered by Japan Student Services Organization (JASSO)*The applicant must have a total score of 230 or higher in Listening Comprehension, ListeningReading Comprehension and Reading Comprehension on any tests conducted over the past two
years.
6)-3 If it is impossible for applicants who graduated (are expected to graduate) from a Japanese
university or completed (are expected to complete) a graduate school in Japan to submit the
documents 6)-1 or 6)-2 mentioned above, please submit the “CERTIFICATE OF JAPANESELANGUAGE ABILITY” (see designated form).*Note)6)-4 If it is impossible for applicants with MEXT scholarship through Japanese embassies and consulate
generals overseas to submit the documents 6)-1 or 6)-2 mentioned above, please submit
the “CERTIFICATE OF JAPANESE LANGUAGE ABILITY” (see designated form). *Note)3

*Note)For the “CERTIFICATE OF JAPANESE LANGUAGE ABILITY” mentioned in 6)-3 and 6)-4, pleaseask someone who is a Japanese language instructor, a staff at any diplomatic missions abroad, or
anyone appropriate to fill in the form.
7) Financial Support Plan (see designated form)
8) Proof of ability to pay school expenses and living expenses for one year (documents that verify
the income listed in “Financial Support Plan”)
The following documents 8)-1 and 8)-2 must be submitted by all the applicants. Besides, applicants
who meet any of the conditions of 8)-3 through 8)-6 must also submit documents according to
the applicable conditions.
8)-1 Deposit balance certificate in the name of the applicant (in JPY or USD)8)-2 Present your actual passbook or other documents that clearly show the history of deposits andwithdrawals for the past year
*If you are unable to submit it, please attach a statement of the reasons. (A4 size, any format)*If you send it by mail, please copy the complete pages of the necessary parts.
8)-3 If you have it already, please submit a copy of the “Permission to Engage in Activity other thanthat Permitted under the Status of Residence Previously Granted”
8)-4 Applicants who have received a scholarship permission after April of the admission year must
submit a scholarship certificate8)-5 If applicants receive remittances from a foreign country (such as relatives from home country),
the applicant must submit a Letter of Financial Support (see designated form) *Note) handwrittenby the remitter himself/herself8)-6 If applicants receive remittances from a resident in Japan (such as your family), the applicant must
submit a Letter of Financial Support (see designated form) *Note) handwritten by the remitter
himself/herself*Please use your officially registered seal.
*Note)
If the “Letter of Financial Support” stated in 8)-5 and 8)-6 is written in the native language,
the applicant must attach documents that are translated into Japanese or English.
9) Certificate of Residence (without my number)*Issued by the municipal office with clearly stated the resident card number (or alien registration
number), status of residence, and period of stay10) Passport (The Fukuoka University Graduate School Office staff will make copies, so please bringthe original.)*If you send it by mail, please copy the data page where your name, nationality and passport number
are written and the photo of the passport holder is attached.
11) The applicant who has research experience at universities in Japan must provide documentary
evidence (Applicable persons only)
12) Address sheet (see designated form)
13) Document checklist A (see designated form)◆ Domestic ApplicantsQualifications: 7) in M.A. Program
Requirements: Grade-skipping from a university to a graduate school in Japan
Required Documents:
1) Application Form for Admission to Graduate School of Fukuoka University for International students,
Secondary form, and Examination card (see designated form)
2) Academic Transcript of the university you graduated from
3) A certificate from the university you graduated from indicating the period of enrollment and the date ofwithdrawal from the university4) A certificate from the graduate school you graduated from with the date of entrance5) One-page research plan (see designated form)*Handwritten in Japanese in applicant’s own handwriting (We will not accept the research plan createdon a personal computer.)*About 800 words (Your course plan is not necessary.)6) Statement of Reasons (see designated form)*Handwritten in Japanese in applicant’s own handwriting (We will not accept the Statement of Reasons
created on a personal computer.)*Summarize the motivation for your application and purpose of your study from 400 to 800 words.

47) Certificate of Japanese ability
Please submit either one of the following documents 7)-1 through 7)-3.
7)-1 Certificate of N1 or N2 of the Japanese Language Proficiency Test (JLPT) administered by Japan
Educational Exchanges and Services Foundation (JEES) and The Japan Foundation (Level 1 orLevel 2 for students who took the exam before 2009)7)-2 Score report of "Japanese" of Examination for Japanese University Admission for International
Students (EJU) administered by Japan Student Services Organization (JASSO)*The applicant must have a total score of 230 or higher in Listening Comprehension, ListeningReading Comprehension and Reading Comprehension on any tests conducted over the past two
years.
7)-3 If the applicant cannot submit either 7)-1 or 7)-2 mentioned above, please submit
the “CERTIFICATE OF JAPANESE LANGUAGE ABILITY” (see designated form).
*Please ask someone who is a Japanese language instructor, a staff at any diplomatic missions
abroad, or anyone appropriate to fill in the form.
8) Financial Support Plan (see designated form)
9) Proof of ability to pay school expenses and living expenses for one year (documents that verify
the income listed in “Financial Support Plan”)
The following documents 9)-1 and 9)-2 must be submitted by all the applicants. Besides, applicants
who meet any of the conditions of 9)-3 through 9)-6 must also submit documents according to theapplicable conditions.
9)-1 Deposit balance certificate in the name of the applicant (in JPY or USD)9)-2 Present your actual passbook or other documents that clearly show the history of deposits andwithdrawals for the past year
* If you are unable to submit it, please attach a statement of the reasons. (A4 size, any format)* If you send it by mail, please copy the complete pages of the necessary parts.
9)-3 If you have it already, please submit a copy of the “Permission to Engage in Activity otherthan that Permitted under the Status of Residence Previously Granted”
9)-4 Applicants who have received a scholarship permission after April of the admission year must
submit a scholarship certificate9)-5 If applicants receive remittances from a foreign country (such as relatives from home country),
the applicant must submit a Letter of Financial Support (see designated form) *Note) handwritten by
the remitter himself/herself9)-6 If applicants receive remittances from a resident in Japan (such as your family), the applicant must
submit a Letter of Financial Support (see designated form) *Note) handwritten by the remitter
himself/herself*Please use your officially registered seal.
*Note)
If the “Letter of Financial Support” stated in 9)-5 and 9)-6 is written in the native language,
the applicant must attach documents that are translated into Japanese or English.
10) Certificate of Residence (without my number)*Issued by the municipal office with clearly stated the resident card number (or alien registration
number), status of residence, and period of stay
11) Passport (The Fukuoka University Graduate School Office staff will make copies, so please bringthe original.)*If you send it by mail, please copy the data page where your name, nationality and passport number
are written and the photo of the passport holder is attached.
12) The applicant who has research experience at universities in Japan must provide documentary
evidence (Applicable persons only)
13) Address sheet (see designated form)
14) Document checklist B (see designated form)

5◆ Domestic ApplicantsQualifications: 8) in M.A. Program
Requirements: Graduates of junior college, technical college, Specialized Training College, or othereducational institution
Required Documents:
1) Application Form for Admission to Graduate School of Fukuoka University for International students,
Secondary form, and Examination card (see designated form)* Backside of Application form
*If you have any employment or research experience, please describe it in detail.
*If you have achievements (books, research papers, conference presentations, patents), write them inthe "Qualification/Reward/License" section. If you are approved to take the entrance examination
after the prescreening, please also submit the original documents.
*If you have any qualifications or work experience related to your expertise, write them inthe "Qualification/Reward/License" section. (If applicable, please also submit a copy of any
certificate if you have it.)2) Academic Transcript of a school you have graduated from or completed the course
Please refer to page 15.
3) Graduation Certificate of a school you have graduated from or completed the course (Diploma is also
acceptable.)
Please refer to page 15.
4) One-page research plan (see designated form)*Handwritten in Japanese in applicant’s own handwriting (We will not accept the research plancreated on a personal computer.)*About 800 words (Your course plan is not necessary.)5) Statement of Reasons (see designated form)*Handwritten in Japanese in applicant’s own handwriting (We will not accept the Statement of
Reasons created on a personal computer.)*Summarize the motivation for your application and purpose of your study from 400 to 800 words.
6) Activity since last academic year
*1,000 letters, A4 lengthwise, horizontally, any format is acceptable.
7) Certificate of Japanese ability
Please submit either one of the following documents 7)-1 through 7)-4.
7)-1 Certificate of N1 or N2 of the Japanese Language Proficiency Test (JLPT) administered by Japan
Educational Exchanges and Services Foundation (JEES) and The Japan Foundation (Level 1 orLevel 2 for students who took the exam before 2009)7)-2 Score report of "Japanese" of Examination for Japanese University Admission for International
Students (EJU) administered by Japan Student Services Organization (JASSO)*The applicant must have a total score of 230 or higher in Listening Comprehension, ListeningReading Comprehension and Reading Comprehension on any tests conducted over the past two
years.
7)-3 If it is impossible for applicants who graduated (are expected to graduate) from a Japanese
university to submit the documents 7)-1 or 7)-2 mentioned above, please submit the “CERTIFICATE
OF JAPANESE LANGUAGE ABILITY” (see designated form).*Note)7)-4 If it is impossible for applicants with MEXT scholarship through Japanese embassies and consulate
generals overseas to submit the documents 7)-1 or 7)-2 mentioned above, please submit
the “CERTIFICATE OF JAPANESE LANGUAGE ABILITY” (see designated form). *Note)*Note)For the“CERTIFICATE OF JAPANESE LANGUAGE ABILITY” mentioned in 7)-3 and 7)-4, please ask
someone who is a Japanese language instructor, a staff at any diplomatic missions abroad, or anyone
appropriate to fill in the form.
8) Financial Support Plan (see designated form)
9) Proof of ability to pay school expenses and living expenses for one year (documents that verify
the income listed in “Financial Support Plan”)
The following documents 9)-1 and 9)-2 must be submitted by all the applicants. Besides, applicants
who meet any of the conditions of 9)-3 through 9)-6 must also submit documents according to theapplicable conditions.
9)-1 Deposit balance certificate in the name of the applicant (in JPY or USD)9)-2 Present your actual passbook or other documents that clearly show the history of deposits andwithdrawals for the past year
* If you are unable to submit it, please attach a statement of the reasons. (A4 size, any format)* If you send it by mail, please copy the complete pages of the necessary parts.

69)-3 If you have it already, please submit a copy of the “Permission to Engage in Activity otherthan that Permitted under the Status of Residence Previously Granted”
9)-4 Applicants who have received a scholarship permission after April of the admission year must
submit a scholarship certificate9)-5 If applicants receive remittances from a foreign country (such as relatives from home country),
the applicant must submit a Letter of Financial Support (see designated form) *Note) handwritten by
the remitter himself/herself9)-6 If applicants receive remittances from a resident in Japan (such as your family), the applicant must
submit a Letter of Financial Support (see designated form) *Note) handwritten by the remitter
himself/herself*Please use your officially registered seal.
*Note)
If the “Letter of Financial Support” stated in 9)-5 and 9)-6 is written in the native language,
the applicant must attach documents that are translated into Japanese or English.
10) Certificate of Residence (without my number)*Issued by the municipal office with clearly stated the resident card number (or alien registration
number), status of residence, and period of stay
11) Passport (The Fukuoka University Graduate School Office staff will make copies, so please bringthe original.)*If you send it by mail, please copy the data page where your name, nationality and passport number
are written and the photo of the passport holder is attached.
12) The applicant who has research experience at universities in Japan must provide documentary
evidence (Applicable persons only)
13) Address sheet (see designated form)
14) Document checklist C (see designated form)◆ Domestic ApplicantsQualifications: 1)～6) in Ph.D. Program
Required Documents:
1) Application Form for Admission to Graduate School of Fukuoka University for International students,
Secondary form, and Examination card (see designated form)
2) Academic transcript from the university and graduate school you graduated from
*Please refer to page 15.
3) Certificate of completion (or a diploma), or certificate of expected completion from the graduate school
you graduated from
*Please refer to page 15.
4) Summary of your master’s thesis and articles (Only for the graduates from other graduate schools.)(Applicable persons only)*Please prepare your thesis summary in Japanese (About 2,000 characters) or in English (About 800
words).
5) One-page research plan (see designated form)*Handwritten in Japanese in applicant’s own handwriting (We will not accept the research plan createdon a personal computer.)*About 1,600 words (Your course plan is not necessary.)6) Statement of Reasons (see designated form)*Handwritten in Japanese in applicant’s own handwriting (We will not accept the Statement of Reasons
created on a personal computer.)*Summarize the motivation for your application and purpose of your study from 400 to 800 words.
7) Certificate of Japanese ability
Please submit either one of the following documents 7)-1 through 7)-5.
7)-1 Certificate of N1 or N2 of the Japanese Language Proficiency Test (JLPT) administered by Japan
Educational Exchanges and Services Foundation (JEES) and The Japan Foundation (Level 1 orLevel 2 for students who took the exam before 2009)7)-2 Score report of "Japanese" of Examination for Japanese University Admission for International
Students (EJU) administered by Japan Student Services Organization (JASSO)*The applicant must have a total score of 230 or higher in Listening Comprehension, ListeningReading Comprehension and Reading Comprehension on any tests conducted over the past two
years.

77)-3 If it is impossible for applicants who graduated (are expected to graduate) from a Japanese
university or completed (are expected to complete) a graduate school in Japan to submit the
documents 7)-1 or 7)-2 mentioned above, please submit the “CERTIFICATE OF JAPANESELANGUAGE ABILITY” (see designated form).*Note 1)7)-4 If it is impossible for applicants who apply for the specialized courses *Note 2) in which research
instruction is available in languages other than Japanese (mainly English) to submit the documents7)-1 or 7)-2 mentioned above, please submit the “CERTIFICATE OF JAPANESE LANGUAGE
ABILITY” (see designated form).*Note 1)7)-5 If it is impossible for applicants with MEXT scholarship through Japanese embassies and consulate
generals overseas to submit the documents 7)-1 or 7)-2 mentioned above, please submit
the “CERTIFICATE OF JAPANESE LANGUAGE ABILITY” (see designated form). *Note 1)*Note 1)For the “CERTIFICATE OF JAPANESE LANGUAGE ABILITY” mentioned in 7)-3 through 7)-5,
please ask someone who is a Japanese language instructor, a staff at any diplomatic missions abroad,or anyone appropriate to fill in the form.
*Note 2)
Intended Specialized Subjects: Advanced Study; A Comparative Study of Financial Systems
8) Financial Support Plan (see designated form)
9) Proof of ability to pay school expenses and living expenses for one year (documents that verify
the income listed in “Financial Support Plan”)
The following documents 9)-1 and 9)-2 must be submitted by all the applicants. Besides, applicants
who meet any of the conditions of 9)-3 through 9)-6 must also submit documents according to
the applicable conditions.
9)-1 Deposit balance certificate in the name of the applicant (in JPY or USD)9)-2 Present your actual passbook or other documents that clearly show the history of deposits andwithdrawals for the past year
*If you are unable to submit it, please attach a statement of the reasons. (A4 size, any format)*If you send it by mail, please copy the complete pages of the necessary parts.
9)-3 If you have it already, please submit a copy of the “Permission to Engage in Activity other thanthat Permitted under the Status of Residence Previously Granted”
9)-4 Applicants who have received a scholarship permission after April of the admission year must
submit a scholarship certificate9)-5 If applicants receive remittances from a foreign country (such as relatives from home country),
the applicant must submit a Letter of Financial Support (see designated form) *Note) handwrittenby the remitter himself/herself9)-6 If applicants receive remittances from a resident in Japan (such as your family), the applicant must
submit a Letter of Financial Support (see designated form) *Note) handwritten by the remitter
himself/herself*Please use your officially registered seal.
*Note)
If the “Letter of Financial Support” stated in 9)-5 and 9)-6 is written in the native language,
the applicant must attach documents that are translated into Japanese or English.
10) Certificate of Residence (without my number)*Issued by the municipal office with clearly stated the resident card number (or alien registration
number), status of residence, and period of stay
11) Passport (The Fukuoka University Graduate School Office staff will make copies, so please bringthe original.)*If you send it by mail, please copy the data page where your name, nationality and passport number
are written and the photo of the passport holder is attached.
12) Address sheet (see designated form)
13) Document checklist A (see designated form)

8◆ Domestic ApplicantsQualifications: 7) in Ph.D. Program
Requirements: Graduates of university, junior college, technical college, Specialized Training College, orother educational institution
Required Documents:
1) Application Form for Admission to Graduate School of Fukuoka University for International students,
Secondary form, and Examination card (see designated form)* Backside of Application form
*If you have any employment or research experience, please describe it in detail.
*If you have achievements (books, research papers, conference presentations, patents), write them inthe "Qualification/Reward/License" section. If you are approved to take the entrance examination
after the prescreening, please also submit the original documents.
*If you have any qualifications or work experience related to your expertise, write them inthe "Qualification/Reward/License" section. (If applicable, please also submit a copy of any
certificate if you have it.)2) Academic Transcript of a school you have graduated from or completed the course
Please refer to page 15.
3) Graduation Certificate of a school you have graduated from or completed the course (Diploma is also
acceptable.)
Please refer to page 15.
4) One-page research plan (see designated form)*Handwritten in Japanese in applicant’s own handwriting (We will not accept the research plancreated on a personal computer.)*About 1,600 words (Your course plan is not necessary.)5) Statement of Reasons (see designated form)*Handwritten in Japanese in applicant’s own handwriting (We will not accept the Statement of
Reasons created on a personal computer.)*Summarize the motivation for your application and purpose of your study from 400 words to 800
words.
6) Activity since last academic year
*1,000 letters, A4 lengthwise, horizontally, any format is acceptable.
7) Certificate of Japanese ability
Please submit either one of the following documents 7)-1 through 7)-5.
7)-1 Certificate of N1 or N2 of the Japanese Language Proficiency Test (JLPT) administered by Japan
Educational Exchanges and Services Foundation (JEES) and The Japan Foundation (Level 1 orLevel 2 for students who took the exam before 2009)7)-2 Score report of "Japanese" of Examination for Japanese University Admission for International
Students (EJU) administered by Japan Student Services Organization (JASSO)*The applicant must have a total score of 230 or higher in Listening Comprehension, ListeningReading Comprehension and Reading Comprehension on any tests conducted over the past two
years.
7)-3 If it is impossible for applicants who graduated (are expected to graduate) from a Japanese
university to submit the documents 7)-1 or 7)-2 mentioned above, please submit
the “CERTIFICATE OF JAPANESE LANGUAGE ABILITY” (see designated form).*Note 1)7)-4 If it is impossible for applicants who apply for the specialized courses *Note 2) in which research
instruction is available in languages other than Japanese (mainly English) to submit the documents7)-1 or 7)-2 mentioned above, please submit the “CERTIFICATE OF JAPANESE LANGUAGE
ABILITY” (see designated form).*Note 1)7)-5 If it is impossible for applicants with MEXT scholarship through Japanese embassies and consulate
generals overseas to submit the documents 7)-1 or 7)-2 mentioned above, please submit
the “CERTIFICATE OF JAPANESE LANGUAGE ABILITY” (see designated form). *Note 1)*Note 1)For the “CERTIFICATE OF JAPANESE LANGUAGE ABILITY” mentioned in 7)-3 through 7)-5,
please ask someone who is a Japanese language instructor, a staff at any diplomatic missions abroad,or anyone appropriate to fill in the form.
*Note 2)
Intended Specialized Subjects: Advanced Study; A Comparative Study of Financial Systems
8) Financial Support Plan (see designated form)
9) Proof of ability to pay school expenses and living expenses for one year (documents that verify
the income listed in “Financial Support Plan”)
The following documents 9)-1 and 9)-2 must be submitted by all the applicants. Besides, applicants
who meet any of the conditions of 9)-3 through 9)-6 must also submit documents according to theapplicable conditions.

99)-1 Deposit balance certificate in the name of the applicant (in JPY or USD)9)-2 Present your actual passbook or other documents that clearly show the history of deposits andwithdrawals for the past year
* If you are unable to submit it, please attach a statement of the reasons. (A4 size, any format)* If you send it by mail, please copy the complete pages of the necessary parts.
9)-3 If you have it already, please submit a copy of the “Permission to Engage in Activity otherthan that Permitted under the Status of Residence Previously Granted”
9)-4 Applicants who have received a scholarship permission after April of the admission year must
submit a scholarship certificate9)-5 If applicants receive remittances from a foreign country (such as relatives from home country),
the applicant must submit a Letter of Financial Support (see designated form) *Note) handwritten by
the remitter himself/herself9)-6 If applicants receive remittances from a resident in Japan (such as your family), the applicant must
submit a Letter of Financial Support (see designated form) *Note) handwritten by the remitter
himself/herself*Please use your officially registered seal.
*Note)
If the “Letter of Financial Support” stated in 9)-5 and 9)-6 is written in the native language,
the applicant must attach documents that are translated into Japanese or English.
10) Certificate of Residence (without my number)*Issued by the municipal office with clearly stated the resident card number (or alien registration
number), status of residence, and period of stay
11) Passport (The Fukuoka University Graduate School Office staff will make copies, so please bringthe original.)*If you send it by mail, please copy the data page where your name, nationality and passport number
are written and the photo of the passport holder is attached.
12) Address sheet (see designated form)
13) Document checklist C (see designated form)
5-2. Preliminary screening（Screening of the application documents and qualifications for applicants）
In the First Screening, applicants whose application qualifications are subject to screening (refer to *Note)on page 1 and 2) will undergo screening of their application qualifications and documents, while applicants
who are not subject to screening will experience only a document screening. After the screening iscompleted, the applicant will be notified of the results.
5-3. How to pay screening fee for the secondary screening
Once you have passed the preliminary screening, please pay the secondary screening fee by the due date.
After the applicant submits the required documents for the first screening, the office will provide
the applicant with details on how to pay the screening fee for the second screening.
Second screening fee (entrance examination fee)
JPY30,000
5-4. Notes for application
1) Please confirm the qualifications explained in the “Qualifications for Application” section.
2) Incomplete application forms may not be accepted.
3) Choose one specialized subject referred to the form: “Brief summary of M.A. Program” or “Briefsummary of Ph.D. Program”, and fill in the names both of subject and of the person in charge in the“Desired Major” on the Application Form for Admission to Graduate School of Fukuoka University forInternational students, Secondary form and Examination card.
4) Please make sure to fill in all the information such as subjects to be examined, etc.
5) About students’ recruitment for M.A. Program, if the number of applicants reaches the maximum
number during the Fall Admission Examination, the Spring Admission Examination may not be held.
Applicants for spring examination should confirm it in advance.
6) The applicant himself/herself must make inquiries regarding application procedures etc.
7) To submit your application documents, unless there is some particular reason, please bring them tothe reception desk in person as there are some points to be checked. (Except for international
applicants). However, international applicants may submit the application documents through theirfriends or acquaintances in Japan.
8) We will not return second screening fee (entrance examination fee) once paid and any documents(including your research papers) to the applicants.

109) Applicants with disability and chronic illness
If you need special care during the entrance examination or after entering the university due to adisability, chronic illness, serious health condition etc., please contact the Graduate School Office as
early as possible before your application submission. (Please attach a medical diagnosis form withspecific details about your symptoms. If you have a disability certificate, please attach a copy of it.)
6. The examination card with the examinee’s number and the permission for taking the entrance
examination* The examination card with the examinee’s number will be sent to those who have completed
the application procedures.
In addition, we will issue a “Permission for taking the entrance examination Note) and send it to
the applicants outside Japan.
* If your examination card with the examinee’s number will not be delivered to your house 5 days before
the examination date, please contact the Graduate School Office.
* Please keep your “The Examination card with the examinee’s number” until the enrollment process iscompleted.
Note)“Permission for taking the entrance examination” will be issued to facilitate the immigration
procedures (obtaining a Temporary Visa for the purpose of taking the examination) for applicants fromabroad who are going to take the examination at Fukuoka University, Japan.
7. Address of examination site
Fukuoka University
8-19-1 Nanakuma, Jonan-ku, Fukuoka 814-0180, Japan*The test venue will be displayed at the entrance (graduate school entrance) on the 1st floor of
the Central Library West at 8:30 a.m. on the day of the examination.
*The examinees must be at the examination site by 9:00 a.m.
8. Entrance Examination subjects and schedule8-1. M.A. ProgramTime
Subjects
9:00Explanations on the examination*Language: Select one subject among 3 languages below *NoteEnglish9:15-10:45
GermanFrenchSpecialized Subjects related to the Desired Major
11:05-12:35(*Refer to the form: Brief summary of M.A. Program)Interview (Oral examination)
14:30*Note) A dictionary that Fukuoka University selected in advance will be loaned to examinees during theexamination of foreign language.
8-2. Ph.D. ProgramTime
Subjects
9:00Explanations on the examination
9:15-11:15
Language (English as a second foreign language)
Specialized Subjects related to the Desired Major
11:35-13:05*Only for the graduates from other graduate schools.
(*Refer to the form: Brief summary of Ph.D. Program)
14:30Interview (Oral examination)*Note) A dictionary that Fukuoka University selected in advance will be loaned to examinees during theexamination of foreign language.

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9. Announcement of admission results
1) Date and Time
Fall
10:00 a.m. on Monday, September 30, 2024
Spring10:00 a.m. on Monday, March 10, 2025
2) The examination numbers of applicants who have passed the entrance examination will be posted,
and admission documents will be mailed (by registered mail) to their address. We will not notify
unsuccessful applicants of their examination results.
Place to post
In front of the Graduate School Office (6th floor, Central Library)3) The examination numbers of applicants who have passed the entrance examination will be posted on
our university’s official website (https://www.grad.fukuoka-u.ac.jp/)
4) We do not answer to any inquiries regarding the admission results.
5) Fukuoka University reserves the right to withdraw admission if false statements are made in
the application or enrollment documents.
10. Entrance Procedures
10-1. For M.A. Program*Confirm the details of the documents enclosed with the admission results which will be posted laterto the applicant who passed the entrance examination.
*Please refer to the Table of tuition fees below as to “Enrollment fee” and “Tuition and other fees.”
10-1-1. Table of Tuition Fees
Graduates of a Fukuoka University undergraduate program(Unit: JPY)
Enrollment fee (Paid first year of enrollment only)
100,000
Tuition
235,000
Educational
programenhancementfee
60,000Tuition and other fees
Payment at the time ofFeescollected
onbehalfofotherof the first semester
3,000
admissionorganizations(Annual payment)
Subtotal
298,000
Total
398,000
Tuition
235,000
Tuition and other fees
Payment at the time of of the second semester
Educational program enhancement fee
60,000(Annual payment)
the second semester
Total
295,000
Total tuition for the first year
693,000
Graduates of a Fukuoka University graduate program(Unit: JPY)
Enrollment fee (Paid first year of enrollment only)
0
Tuition
235,000
Educational program enhancement fee
60,000Tuition and other fees
Payment at the time of of the first semester
Fees collected on behalf of other
3,000
admissionorganizations(Annual payment)
Subtotal
298,000
Total
298,000
Tuition
235,000
Tuition and other fees
Payment at the time of of the second semester
Educational program enhancement fee
60,000(Annual payment)
the second semester
Total
295,000
Total tuition for the first year
593,000

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Graduates of another university or graduate school(Unit: JPY)
Enrollment fee (Paid first year of enrollment only)
100,000
Tuition
235,000
Educational program enhancement fee
60,000Tuition and other fees
Payment at the time ofFees collected on behalf of otherof the first semester
18,100admissionorganizations(Annual payment)
Subtotal
313,100
Total
413,100
Tuition
235,000
Tuition and other fees
Payment at the time of of the second semester
Educational program enhancement fee
60,000(Annual payment)
the second semester
Total
295,000
Total tuition for the first year
708,100◆ Of the above total amount, the following amounts, “Enrollment fee” and “Tuition and other fees ofthe first semester” must be paid by the designated date. (The date stamp of the payment must be madeby or on the due date.)(Unit: JPY)
Graduates of a Fukuoka
Graduates of a Fukuoka
Graduates of another
University undergraduate University graduate
university or graduate
Expense items
programprogramschool100,0000
100,000◇ Deadline:
October 15 (Tue.), 2024
Enrollment fee
for the applicants who passed the Fall season’s entrance examination
March 18 (Tue.), 2025
for the applicants who passed the Spring season’s entrance examination
298,000
298,000
313,100
Tuition and other ◇ Deadline:
fees of the first
March 24 (Mon.), 2025
semesterfor all applicants who passed either the Fall season’s or the Spring season’s
entrance examination*After the deadline for payment, the application will not be accepted for any reason.
*Please complete these procedures by the indicated deadline.
*The amount of “Fees collected on behalf of other organizations” may vary slightly from the amount oftuition after the second year of study.
10-1-2. Declination of admission
1) If you want to decline admission after the announcement of acceptance, please submit the “Declinationof Enrollment” form.
2) If you decline admission after completing enrollment procedures, we will make restitution of tuitionand other fees of the first semester except for enrollment fee only for the person who submitted
the document, “Declination of Enrollment” form.

1310-2. For Ph.D. Program*Confirm the details of the documents enclosed with the admission results which will be posted laterto the applicant who passed the entrance examination.
*Please refer to the Table of tuition fees below as to “Enrollment fee” and “Tuition and other fees.”
10-2-1. Table of Tuition Fees
Graduates of a Fukuoka University undergraduate program(Unit: JPY)
Enrollment fee (Paid first year of enrollment only)
100,000
Tuition
200,000
Educational program enhancement fee
60,000Tuition and other fees
Payment at the time of of the first semester
Fees collected on behalf of other
3,000
admissionorganizations(Annual payment)
Subtotal
263,000
Total
363,000
Tuition
200,000
Tuition and other fees
Payment at the time of of the second semester
Educational program enhancement fee
60,000(Annual payment)
the second semester
Total
260,000
Total tuition for the first year
623,000
Graduates of a Fukuoka University graduate program(Unit: JPY)
Enrollment fee (Paid first year of enrollment only)
0
Tuition
200,000
Educational program enhancement fee
60,000Tuition and other fees
Payment at the time ofFees collected on behalf of otherof the first semester
3,000
admissionorganizations(Annual payment)
Subtotal
263,000
Total
263,000
Tuition
200,000
Tuition and other fees
Payment at the time of of the second semester
Educational program enhancement fee
60,000(Annual payment)
the second semester
Total
260,000
Total tuition for the first year
523,000
Graduates of another university or graduate school(Unit: JPY)
Enrollment fee (Paid first year of enrollment only)
100,000
Tuition
200,000
Educational
programenhancementfee
60,000Tuition and other fees
Payment at the time ofFees collected on behalf of otherof the first semester
18,100admissionorganizations(Annual payment)
Subtotal
278,100
Total
378,100
Tuition
200,000
Tuition and other fees
Payment at the time of of the second semester
Educational program enhancement fee
60,000(Annual payment)
the second semester
Total
260,000
Total tuition for the first year
638,100◆ Of the above total amount, the following amounts, “Enrollment fee” and “Tuition and other fees ofthe first semester” must be paid by the designated date. (The date stamp of the payment must be madeby or on the due date.)

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Expense items
Enrollment fee

Graduates of a Fukuoka
University
undergraduate program
100,000

Graduates of a Fukuoka
University graduate
program0(Unit: JPY)
Graduates of anotheruniversity or graduate
school100,000◇ Deadline: March 18 (Tue.), 2025

263,000
263,000
Tuition and otherfees of the first◇ Deadline: March 24 (Mon.), 2025
semester*After the deadline for payment, the application will not be accepted for any reason.
*Please complete these procedures by the indicated deadline.
*The amount of "Fees collected on behalf of other organizations" may vary slightly from theamount of tuition after the second year of study.

278,100

10-2-2. Declination of admission
1) If you want to decline admission after the announcement of acceptance,
please submit the “Declination of Enrollment” form.
2) If you decline admission after completing enrollment procedures, we will make restitutionof tuition and other fees of the first semester except for enrollment fee only for the person
who submitted
the document, “Declination of Enrollment” form.
To international students: Certificate of Graduation /Certificate of Expected Graduation,
Academic Transcript, Certificate of Degrees*All certificates must be originals prepared in Japanese or in English. If the certificate is in alanguage other than Japanese or English, either a Japanese or English translation must be
attached to the copy of the original.
*If the certificate of graduation/completion does not include a statement of a degree, the applicant
must submit an original document that certifies that the applicant has obtained or expects toobtaina degree.
*We will not return original documents.
*If the applicant cannot submit the original document, please provide a certified true copy.
Applicants who graduated and obtained a degree from a university or college in mainland China
Applicants from a university or college in mainland China must submit an electronic report in
Chinese (degree, educational history and grades) certificated by China Higher-education Informationand Student Information (CHSI) (https://www.chsi.com.cn).
[Certificate of Degree]
中国高等教育学位在线验证报告[Higher Education Qualification Certificate]
教育部学历证书电子注册备案表[Academic Transcript]
中国高等学校学生成绩验证报告We will not accept any verification report sent to us by any certification authorities except for CHSI .
Forwarded emails from the applicant or a proxy of an applicant will be invalid. All verification
reports need to be sent to Graduate School Office (gakuin@adm.fukuoka-u.ac.jp) directly by CHSI
by the final date of the application period.

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Brief summary of M.A. Program
Subjects and Course registration procedure*The 〇 mark in front of the names of the person in charge indicates the faculty member in charge of students’recruitment in AY 2025.
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Lecture in Marketing
Research in Marketing

MarketingInformation Industry

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Research in Information Industry

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Research in Market Analysis

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Research in Marketing Models

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Research in Principles of Insurance

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Professor○MURAKAMI
TsuyotoExplanatory theory or thinking about marketing
events has shifted from a focus on goods to a focus
on services, as symbolized by the service dominant
logic. Users themselves are also being positioned not
as purchasers of products, but as marketing actors
involved in manufacturing. A paradigm shift in theway we think about marketing is occurring right now.
We will discuss various cases of this phenomenon andexplore the direction of marketing that will be
required in the future.

Professor○HIROTSU Masumi

In this course (lecture), the participants interpret
distribution and management issues using thedefinition of "information in a narrow sense,” thendiscuss how information technology can be applied tothese issues.
In this seminar (research), research guidance in thefollowing two steps. The first year is to be able toexplain these issues from an information perspectiveby reading various articles on distribution andmanagement. The second year is to complete a master's
thesis on your research theme.
Depending on the participant's background, guidanceon research methods using multi-agent systems is also
provided.

Professor○EBOSHI Koichi

The Theory of Market Analysis examines how economic
agents act and influence each other over markets intoday's information society. Based on standard
microeconomics and macroeconomics, interpretation andanalysis will be conducted while addressing specificcurrent issues. In today's advanced informationsociety, major changes are occurring in therelationships and behaviors of consumers andbusinesses. The main objective of this course is toclarify the market in the new era based on theanalysis of economic agents who are strengthening
their social ties.

Professor
Doctor of
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HiroyukiThis course focuses on the analysis of various issues
in distribution channels and marketing by using
models. The use of models is significant because they
allow us to abstract the observable real world anddraw conclusions that can be treated similarly to theresults of manipulating actual distribution andmarketing. The purpose of this course is tounderstand the role of models to build propositions,
theories and decision making, and graduate students
to use the models for their own research.

Professor○DAZAI Ushio

Students read many literatures, including English,
to acquire a framework for consumer behavior research
while compiling a set of approaches to solve theirown research and problem consciousness. The
University has a very rich data source on consumers,
which will be used to demonstrate and explore thedata. While it is possible that there may be no
relevant data, we will conduct surveys in some cases,
not only based on theoretical theories but also on
numerical evidence. In addition to English language
skills, students will naturally need to havemathematical and statistical knowledge and awillingness to learn these skills. In some cases, theprogram will also consider behavioral economics as afield of study.

Associate
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8○ITO Takeshi

In this lecture and research, we will study the
essence of insurance by analyzing various problems inmodern society from the perspective of insurance
economics and insurance management, based on
insurance theory.
In addition, based on these, we will conductcomparative analysis of insurance systems in othercountries and research the state of insurance inJapan.

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Students will learn advanced and practical knowledge
about risk management.
Classes consist of lectures, reports (of research
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and analysis), and questions and answers/discussions.
The lecturer has a background in business and
Ph. D.
○UEMURA Nobuyasu specializes in business management and risk
management for insurance companies. So, lectures willoften cover financial institutions, including
insurance companies.

Transport Economic Lecture in Transport Economic Theory and Policy 4
Theory and Policy Research in Transport Economic Theory and Policy 8This course is based on microeconomics and analyzes
various problems in the transportation sector inJapan. Japan's social structure is undergoing a majortransition, with a declining birthrate, an aging
population, and a growing concentration of populationin urban areas. For example, management problems ofrailroads and bus services in rural areas and traffic
congestion in urban areas. The lectures and research
will be conducted with a view to finding solutions tothese problems from the perspective of social
science.

RiskManagement

Lecture in Risk Management
Research in Risk Management

Professor
Ph. D.
○SUZUKI Yusuke

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Specialized subjects

TheoryInternationalof Lecture in Theory of International Trade
Trade Research in Theory of International Trade

International
Finance

US Economy

Asian

Subjects

EconomyDevelopment
Economics

Lecture in International FinanceResearch in International Finance

Lecture in US Economy
Research in US Economy

Lecture in Asian Economy
Research in Asian Economy

Lecture in Development Economics
Research in Development Economics

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This course covers globalization and the European
economy. Students are required to read previous
researches dealing with economic issues
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in the European Union, such as trade, FDI and
Ph.D in Economics movement of worker and to collect statistical data
○YUTAKA Yoshiaki published by international institutions, includingEurostat. Students select the theme of master’s
thesis after making an in-depth examination ofprevious researches.

Professor
Ph. D.
○IZU Hisashi【Lecture】Students learn the basics of international
finance theory using literature on financial
globalization. They take turns reporting anddiscussing the papers they are responsible for.
Regarding topics and papers to be dealt with, wewould like to meet their wishes as much as possible.
【Research】Each student makes a research report anddiscusses it with all participants. I provide advice
and guidance to help students complete a master's
thesis on international finance.

Professor
Ph. D.
○KAKESHITA
TatsuroThe detailed research content will be discussed withthe students, and the main purpose of this researchis to clarify the role and limits of innovation andfinance in the economic growth of the United States.
I think you know recent topics such as Information
and Communication Technology (ICT) and Artificial
Intelligence (AI) that various innovations in the
United States have revitalized the economy. In thefinancial sector, FinTech, the trend of innovative or
disruptive financial products and services that makefull use of ICT, is developing rapidly.
Students will think about the role of finance in theprocess of economic growth, and what kind of limits
it has. This is the fundamental theme in consideringcontemporary financial and development issues. The
United States is the most innovative and financiallydeveloped country in the world, and we will consider
the roles of innovation and finance in the economic
growth of the United States.

Professor
Ph.D. in
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Ali

Recently, East Asia has played an essential role in
the world economy. East Asia has achieved
unprecedented economic development thanks to rapid
economic growth and technological development. It isbelieved that the underlying factors are long-term
economic development strategies, including industrial
policies, and inclusive institutions. In this course,
we will use advanced theories of macroeconomics anddevelopment economics and discuss and analyze various
topics including, among others, economic developmentin East Asia, industrial policy, science andtechnology policy, productivity improvement,
political economy of development, global value
chains, and economic integration. We will also employ
quantitative analytical methods and empiricalanalysis. The goal of the course is to gain thecapability to apply the concepts and analyticalmethods of development economics to East Asia.

Professor○KOWATA Shinji

Development economics deals with economic aspects ofthe development process in developing economies,
including low- and middle-income countries. Its
common topics are poverty, demographic change,
industrialization, development aide and related
problems. The implications of the studies contributs
the development policies and international aids
attitude.
Students make presentations and discussions using
basic texts on development economics in Lecture indevelopment economics. Students to write a masterthesis receive advices about individual research
topics.

4848Development Lecture in Global Development Studies
Studies
Research in Global Development Studies

This class is based on Development Studies. The
main focus is on development and/or aid in developing
countries. It is, however, imperative to acquire
perspectives to examine the multiple realities.
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thing in ethical or policy-making terms, but, then,Ph.D.
why it does not bring the results as we have been
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still many developing countries on this planet? In
8 Studies(University order to search for the answer, it would be essentialof Tokyo)to have good “eyes” to investigate the things
M.Sc. Development happening in each field on top of the knowledge on
Studies(LSE)development studies, politics, or anthropology. By○HAYASHI Yutaka discussing on several essential articles, this class,thus, intends to strengthen our perspectives to see
through the fog of plural realities and events
surrounding around development.

History of Japanese Lecture in History of Japanese Commerce
Commerce
Research in History of Japanese Commerce

The purpose of this lecture is to acquire
specialized knowledge by taking up the development ofmerchant management in Japan through the early andmodern times.
There are two points worth noting about thislecture. The first is how the community-based
merchant capital achieved self-transformation in
analyzing merchant management. The second is how themerchant management adapted to the modern society.
Furthermore, in this lecture, I would like toexamine the role that merchant capital played in theregion.
In addition, we will proceed by analyzing not only
literature but also original documents.

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Business
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Lecture in Business Management
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Business
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Subjects

Reporting

Financial Accounting

Lecture in Business Organization
Research in Business Organization

Lecture in Business Strategy
Research in Business Strategy

Lecture in Accounting
Research in Accounting

Lecture in Financial Reporting
Research in Financial Reporting

Lecture in Financial Accounting
Research in Financial Accounting

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Associate
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○WADA Takeaki

In order to understand the activities of companies
and organizations, it is necessary to utilize
knowledge about various management theories andperform multifaceted analysis. In this lecture,
students will read various papers on management
theory, discuss what phenomena in companies andorganizations each theory focuses on, and discuss how
theories can explain the actual activities ofcompanies and organizations.

Associate
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○FUJINO Makoto

The purpose of this class is to provide a systematic
understanding of business management to achieve theefficient goals of an enterprise.
The class will discuss (1) enterprise and sociality,(2) legitimacy of management, and (3) efficiency andhumanity.

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In this lecture and research, students will learn
about organizational theory and citizen science, andconduct research in related areas. In the area oforganizational theory, the lecture and research will
focus on keywords such as organizational culture,organizational learning, inter-organizational
collaboration and networks, and communities ofpractice. On the other hand, research and lectures on
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Citizen Science will focus on keywords such as
knowledge production, open data, innovation, andPh.D.
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participatory manner. Research methods will center oninterviews, questionnaires, and case studies ofcompanies and citizens. In the lectures, students
will read and discuss the literature onorganizational theory and citizen science. Students
are expected to have basic knowledge oforganizational theory and Citizen Science, as well as
curiosity and willingness to read academic books.

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We will explore and discover various issues facing
modern companies, and research solutions to them inthis study. Keywords in this study are "humanresource development," "coaching," "positive
psychology," "correlation between employee
satisfaction and corporate growth," "business andsociety," and "social business (solving and proposingsocial issues through business)." In addition toliterature subscriptions, we will conduct fieldwork
to broaden our research.

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Professor○NAGATSUKA
WataruAccounting generally refers to the act of measuring
and reporting on the economic activities of economic
entities and related economic events. In thislecture, research on accounting is conducted fromvarious perspectives such as basic conceptual theory,
recognition and measurement theory, and reporting
theory. Specifically, we will conduct research on
accounting for external reporting of businessenterprises, not only with traditional points ofcontention but also on the latest topics, and also
referring to international trends.

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This course focuses on the nature of financial
statements. Financial statements are reports provided
by a company for its stakeholders that show detailsof its financial situation. They are central tools
for a company to communicate with its stakeholders.
Therefore, basic knowledge of financial statements isvery important. In order to understand the nature offinancial statements, we will study and discuss
issues such as objectives, scope, features, andlimitations of financial statements.

Professor○WATANABE
TsuyoshiIn my lecture, we will study financial accounting inJapan, focusing on accounting standards, which are
guidelines for financial accounting. And we will also
discuss the IASB and FASB standards, which have astrong influence on financial accounting in Japan.
In the seminar (research), students decide eachmaster thesis subject and write it while learninginternational trends in financial accounting using
English literature (documents published by accounting
standard setters such as the IASB and FASB).

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Lecture in International Accounting
Research in International Accounting

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The purpose of this lecture and seminar is not only
to acquire traditional cost accounting, but also toacquire basic and systematic specialized knowledge
related to management accounting.
Furthermore, the purpose of this lecture and seminaris to acquire the foundation of abilities that cancontribute to companies and local communities, andthat are useful for human resources who will leadthem.
I will recognize the issues related to costaccounting and management accounting, and provide
research guidance for the preparation and completionof master's thesis according to the theme of eachmaster's thesis.
In addition, the goal of this lecture and seminar is
to complete a dissertation with content and quality
suitable for a master's degree.
Several international students also attend mylectures every year, and we enjoy discussing themwith an international flavor. Therefore, I would likeinternational students to actively participate in mylectures without hesitation.

Professor○SHINOHARA
KosumaStudents will study the theory of management
accounting and management control systems, and how
accounting numbers and systems play a role inorganizations. Particular attention will be paid tothe relationship between strategy and management
accounting, which will be conducted on the questionof how management accounting is used and functions in
the formulation and implementation of strategy.
Basically, the research will proceed in the form of
reading and discussing international literature.
Therefore, a willingness to engage in research using
English literature is a prerequisite for enrollment.
In some cases, we may also conduct company surveys.
In such cases, students will be instructed on how to
conduct company surveys.

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○TOBITA Tsutomu

This course focuses on the area of corporate
valuation.
Corporate valuation is an interdisciplinary researcharea, requiring basic knowledge not only of financial
accounting and management accounting, but also ofmanagerial finance and business strategy.
The significance and importance of corporate
valuation will be explained, and "traditional
financial statement analysis," which focuses on
analyzing the characteristics of a company's
management strategy and corporate behavior using
accounting figures and other data, and "corporate
valuation," which calculates corporate value by
utilizing theories and tools of management finance,
will be discussed.

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The object of lecture is to understand several
topics of international accounting, For example,
the basic concept of international accounting, themain theme of international financial
reporting standards(IFRS).
We read and examine several kind of academic
literature on international accounting andfinancial accounting in the first year. After
that,individual tuition to write a master’s thesis
and presentation for master’s degree.

The purpose of this lecture and research is tounderstand and study the interpretation theory of tax
law centering on the corporate tax law. The tax law
regulates the rights and obligations of the state andits citizens regarding tax claims and obligations,and the corporate tax law is the tax law that targets
the tax imposed on the income of corporations.

Corporation Tax Law

Lecture in Corporation Tax Law
Research in Corporation Tax Law

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In lectures, students will systematically study thebasic theory of tax law and the interpretation of
corporate tax law. In order to develop aninterpretation theory of tax law, it is necessary tounderstand the basic theory of tax law and, byextension, the basic theory of jurisprudence. By
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understanding the basic theory of tax law, it is○TAKAHASHI Shuji possible to understand the peculiarities of tax law
interpretation for other legal fields, and to deriveanswers to tax law interpretation for specificarticles. In the course of the lectures, the students
take the lead in reporting, and the instructors give
advice.
In terms of research, I will teach research methods
and basic knowledge for writing a master's thesis.
Students select research themes and report on them.
In response to this, the class will proceed in such a
way that the students discuss it and the instructor
gives advice.

Course registration procedure
1. The standard term of study for students is two years, and a total of 32 or more credits must be earned in specified subjects.
2. Students should select one course from either "Commerce Research" or "Business Administration Research".
3. Students should select one subject (lecture/research) from Major subjects in the course, and it will be his/her Specialized
Subject.
4. The student's supervisor in charge of the Specialized Subject shall be his/her advisor, and the student shall receive guidanceon
the selection of class subjects, the preparation of the thesis, and other general research matters.
5. As a rule, the 32 or more credits stipulated in Paragraph 1 should consist of each categories mentioned below;
1) 20 credits or more in total from the relevant courses: 12 credits from Specialized Subjects (4 credits from lectures in thefirst grade; 8 credits from research subjects in the first and second grade); and 8 credits or more from Major Subjects(lectures) other than Specialized Subjects and Elective Subjects.
2)Regardless of the courses, as free credits, 12 credits or more from Major Subjects (lectures) other than Specialized Subjects
and Elective Subjects.
6. If his/her supervisor admits it necessary in light of the student's research without regard to the provisions in thepreceding paragraph, the students may take subjects in M.A. Program in other departments upon approval by the person in chargeofthe subjects and use them, limited to 8 credits, for free credits.
7. The master's thesis must be submitted on the student's Specialized Subject.