Why Study in the Department of Business Design?
Be at the forefront of business
Build a solid foundation with introductory business courses and English skills
In the freshman year, hone your business sense with introductory courses relating to business and study English intensively in small classes tailored to your level of proficiency.
Acquire Practical English Skills during Long-Term Study Abroad in Boston
In the first semester of the sophomore year, students generally study abroad at the Showa Boston Campus. They study specialized subjects in English, building on the base laid in introductory business courses at freshman level. These studies foster a global perspective by bringing students into contact with diverse people, lifestyles, cultures, and histories through field trips and volunteer activities. Instead of studying abroad at the Showa Boston Campus, students can choose to enter a Business-major Study Abroad Program at Partner Universities worldwide or the Temple University Japan Campus (TUJ) Double-Degree Program (provided they meet the English proficiency and academic performance criteria). We also offer the “3+1 program” that allows SWU students to graduate in three years and complete TUJ’s Master in Management program (subject to meeting the English proficiency and academic performance criteria). The 3+1 program includes study abroad at the Showa Boston Campus.
Three concentrated tracks develop talent for the cutting edge of business
From the junior year, choose subjects and seminars from one of the three concentrated tracks: Management and Economics, Global business and Sustainability, and Marketing and Innovation. As well as providing in-depth specialized knowledge, these tracks develop practical skills. Also available is a “free-choice” option enabling to study across all three tracks. Rather than attending seminars, students who select this option can take on the challenges of projects and long-term internships.
The Global business and Sustainability track fosters language skills, broad perspectives, empathy, and leadership essential for international business. Rise to the challenges of studies at TUJ and accredited study abroad to learn about business in multicultural environments.
In the Management and Economics track, students analyze complex management and economic phenomena, and refine their thinking to identify issues and solutions. Learn problem-solving methods through projects and debates.
The Marketing and Innovation track nurtures knowledge and mindsets that enable students to design and develop customer-oriented business. Use IT to foster creativity needed for business innovation.
Open up the future with cross-track studies
The free-choice option enables students to select the subjects they want to study from any track, without attending project seminars. Note that Modern Business Enterprise I/II is a compulsory subject in the senior year, and teaches practical skills useful in employment, including advanced innovation management and new product development methods. Get employment information and advice from class advisors in monthly home room sessions.
Group study in PBL sessions with junior-year teaching assistants
Intensive group work through project-based learning (PBL) retreats in the freshman year develops students’ debating and problem-solving skills. PBL sessions are led by junior-year teaching assistants.
※There’s a possibility of change in plan due to covid-19.
