Faculty of Economics

Admission Policy

Currently, there are various issues occurring on a global scale: Environmental degradation, the spread of poverty, the rise in cost of resources and food, acceleration of demographic aging, and the need for the reform of the social security system. The elusive question has always been to find the best way to deal with these issues. Economics is one of the academic majors that will give students the tools and skills necessary to find an answer to these issues. In Economics, each individual must be considered in the solution of improving human lives and assuring the happiness of everyone involved.

Economics does not simply involve studying people, goods, and money. It is a discipline that enables one to contribute to the improvement of our world where people can live happily. With effort and perseverance in studying Economics, one will gain the ability of “cool heads, but warm hearts.” In order to develop students who have “cool heads,” meaning the ability to think and analyze rationally, and “warm hearts,” the desire to pursue the happiness of others, the Department of Economics at Soka University has developed the following goals toward the academic curriculum:
 
  1. To foster students with logical thinking and problem solving skills through systematic economic education.
  2. To foster students with communication skills for a global society by learning English through the study of economics.
  3. To foster students with skills to view the world with all encompassing perspective, who can participate in world affairs through humanistic economics.

By learning Economics through a systematic curriculum based on global standards and through the English language in the International Programs, each and every student will be able to develop the ability of having a “cool head.” Also, not only do students learn from professors and fellow classmates, but also alongside international students from around the world, thinking about global economic problems and how to solve them using “warm hearts.”

For those who would like to develop the skills to think about the problems around the world, and gain skills that will be useful in society, then boldly choose to study at the Faculty of Economics, Soka University. We are waiting for motivated students who would like to develop their abilities and contribute to the improvement of the world.

Curriculum Policy

Education Goals

Economics is a skill that becomes a strength in creating a world where people can live happily. The Faculty of Economics at Soka University, founded for the purpose of humanistic education and exploration of the economy, has set the following educational goals:
 
  1. To foster students with logical thinking and problem-solving skills through systematic economic education.
  2. To foster students with communication skills for a global society by learning English through studying economics.
  3. To foster students with skills to view the world with a compassionate perspective, and who can participate in world affairs through furthering the development of humanistic economics.

Policy Information and Implementation of Curriculum

Education goals for Department of Economics are: During the first year, one must master the basics of economics, mathematics, and English. During the second year, one must learn and maintain the study of economics through different types of subjects. There are 3 courses as follows:
Course on Logic, Quantity, and Finance
In this course, you can acquire the skills to view economics from many angles and analyze complex social phenomena. Students cultivate the abilities to logically understand the basis of economic theories, as well as learn mathematical and statistical analysis of economics using a computer. Also, students acquire the ability to analyze finance and its basis.
Course on Modern Japanese Economy
In this course, students learn about a wide range of issues from the perspective of the multilateral economic problems facing the Japanese economy in finance, environment, employment, education, industry, food, and life. Students also explore how the vision and future direction of politics can solve economic problems.
Course on History and Global Economy
In this course, students first think through the history and culture of national and international development, and the relationship between economic activity and social life. Second, students ascertain the circumstances in each region of the world economy and consider the problems of poverty and development in the global economy. Lastly, students learn analytical skills to understand economic activity from a global perspective.

Participating in seminar courses to learning basic theories and information in first year, then taking specialized courses during second semester of second year, not only do students actively engage in discussions with teachers and fellow students, but also develop the skills to think rationally, solve problems, and make new discoveries through cooperative learning.

Regarding the 2nd educational goal, the International Programs (IP) and Japan Asia Studies (JAS) program, provide all lectures in English regarding the topics of Economic Theory, Japanese Economic Theory, and Asian Economic Theory. Students are able to learn English, while having discussions with international students using English and receive guidance on their academic performance, students develop the ability to communicate in a global society.

Diploma Policy

  1. To foster students with logical thinking and problem-solving skills through systematic economic education.
  2. To foster students with communication skills for a global society by learning English through studying economics.
  3. To foster students with skills to view the world with a compassionate perspective, and who can participate in world affairs through furthering the development of humanistic economics.