College of International Management (APM) | APU Ritsumeikan Asia Pacific University

College of
International Management (APM)

An Overview of the College of International Management (APM)

At APM, you will study business in an environment of unparalleled diversity that offers unique opportunities for both professional and personal growth. Well-rounded and specialized knowledge in business is only the tip of the iceberg — APM students cultivate leadership, entrepreneurship, and global skills while developing appreciation for diversity and inclusion by tackling business, environmental, and societal challenges together with people across the globe.

APU’s College and Graduate School of International Management have earned AACSB and AMBA 'Double Crown' accreditation. This puts APU among the top management schools in not only Japan but the world. APU’s School of Management is also one of three schools in Japan to join the UN-backed Principles for Responsible Management Education (PRME) global movement.

Areas of Study

APM offers the following four areas of study. With a comprehensive understanding of the diverse societies, cultures and traditions of the Asia Pacific region as a foundation, students can acquire the values and social awareness needed for creating new businesses, as well as the drive and creativity to succeed in the dynamic world of business in Asia through these study areas.

Strategic Management and Leadership

Learn how to strategize and lead business with impact. This area of study trains students in strategic management competencies and the skills and values needed for leadership. It is geared toward students who aim to be at the forefront of an organization’s success, are prepared to take on leadership positions, or plan to take over a family business.

Marketing

Know how to build brands, develop products and services, set pricing and promotion strategies, develop digital business expertise and marketing skills, and manage customer relationships and distribution systems. This area of study is geared toward students who want to learn how to keep business relevant and are proactive in their pursuit to generate business success locally and globally.

Accounting and Finance

Get trained to understand the ebb and flow of money and manage the financial situation of companies and other organizations responsibly. This area of study is for students who wish to pursue careers in fields such as investment management, banking, auditing, and consulting.

Entrepreneurship and Operations Management

Cultivate your creativity and initiative in business ownership and management. Students gain the knowledge, skills, and mindset needed to start and operate new ventures and organizations. This area of study is for students who aspire to start their own businesses or contribute to the growth and operational effectiveness of existing organizations.

*Curriculum for transfer-students:
2nd-year transfer students who enrolled from AY 2018 to AY 2023 or 3rd-year transfer students who enrolled from AY 2019 to AY 2024 should follow the 2017 curriculum.
For more information on the curriculum and courses, visit the Academic Office website.

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Subject List

In your first year, you will start out taking liberal arts courses. These interdisciplinary classes are designed to give you a foundation to build upon for when you start your major-specific courses in your second year. You also have the opportunity to personalize your study pathway and take a number of courses both within and outside your major throughout your studies at APU.

COMMON LIBERAL ARTS SUBJECTS

APU Literacy

Student Success Workshop
Multicultural Cooperative Workshop
Peace, Humanity and Democracy
Introduction to Intercultural Communication
Intercultural Fieldwork I–II
Studies of Multicultural Comparison
Foundation for Global Leadership
Overseas Learning Design
Bridge Program
Languages of the Asia Pacific
Religions of the Asia Pacific
Geography of the Asia Pacific
Culture and Society of the Asia Pacific
History of the Asia Pacific
Japanese Politics and Society
Popular Culture of Japan
Japanese History
Constitution of Japan
Special Lecture (Japanese Studies)
Applied Intercultural Communication
Skills and Practices for Global Leadership
Global Leadership for Social Impact
Japanese Art of Tea Ceremony
Japanese Art of Flower Arrangement
Traditional Japanese Arts

Introduction to Major Studies Group

Introduction to Sustainable Development
Introduction to Tourism and Hospitality
Introduction to Policy Studies
Introduction to Sociology
Introduction to Culture and Society
Introduction to Media Studies
Introduction to International Relations
Introduction to Comparative Politics
Introduction to Political Science
World Economy and Global Issues
Introduction to Economics
Fundamental Mathematics
Statistics
Statistics for Social Sciences
Advanced Mathematics

Global Citizens Foundation

Legal Studies
Psychology
Bioethics
AI and Society
Western Philosophy
Chinese Philosophy
Western Visual Arts
Modern Science and Technology
Negotiation Skills
Logic and Critical Thinking
Self‐analysis for Career Design
Diverse Perspectives on Understanding Careers
Special Lecture (Liberal Arts Subject)
Web Design
Information Processing Essentials
Programming Essentials
Information Literacy
Health Science
Media Production Lab
Internship
Career Field Analysis for Career Development
AI and Data Science
Introduction to GIS
Database Systems
Special Lecture (ICT)
Information Systems Programming

LANGUAGE EDUCATION SUBJECTS

Japanese Language Classes

Japanese Course (Foundation/Intermediate/Pre-Advanced/Advanced)
Career Japanese
Language and Culture in Japan
Language and Social Topics in Japan
Kanji and Vocabulary Skills
Japanese for Self-expression
Japanese Communication Skills

English Language Classes

English Course (Foundation/Pre-Intermediate/Intermediate/Upper-Intermediate/Advanced)
English for Discussion and Debate
English of the Media
English for Journalism
English for Business A
English for Hospitality and Tourism
English Communication Skills
English for Business B
Reading Fiction in English