Faculty Overview

Diploma Policy

Curriculum Policy

The Faculty of Faculty of Economics has organized its curriculum according to the following policies to enable students to achieve their learning outcomes, based on the university-wide and faculty-wide diploma policies.
 

1. To be able to use economics to understand and analyze social phenomena logically and statistically from a multifaceted perspective, students first learn the basics of economic theory in the required subjects of "Microeconomics" and "Macroeconomics," and the basics of quantitative analysis in "Introduction to Economic Mathematics" and "Basic Statistics." After that, students study intermediate-level microeconomics, macroeconomics, and statistics-related subjects such as "Data Science," and gradually take various applied economics subjects. In this way, students learn specific methods of social analysis using economics and develop logical and statistical thinking skills with a multifaceted perspective.
2. In order to understand the diversity of the world and the multifaceted nature of economic and social issues, and to be able to use related knowledge and language skills to engage in appropriate discussions, students learn a historical approach to economics in the required subject "Economics and History," and the basics of bookkeeping in the required subject "Introduction to Bookkeeping." From the second year, students take introductory courses such as "Monetary Theory," "Public Fiscal Studies," "History of the Japanese Economy," "Economics of Development and Poverty," and "Economics of Climate Change," acquiring more advanced knowledge related to global economic and social issues, and nurturing the ability to set their own goals based on that knowledge.
   In addition, students will learn the basics of language expression through the compulsory subjects "Academic Writing" (common subject) and English (6 credits compulsory). In the IP (International Program), after learning academic English, students will study economics in English and develop their communication skills in English.
   In addition, in the compulsory subjects "Seminar I, II, III," students will learn about specific economic and social issues through discussion and develop the ability to drive debate. Furthermore, by taking subjects in the SUCCEED (Soka University Courses for Comprehensive Economics Education) program, students can learn about economic and social issues in Japan and Asia in English with international students from around the world.
3. To be able to govern their own behavior, respect diversity, and work with others to achieve their goals through the study of economics, students first learn the basics of time management, group learning, and active learning in the first-year compulsory subject "First-Year Seminar" (common subject). After that, students will engage in group learning and active learning in "Seminars I, II, III," IP (International Program), and other specialized subjects to develop self-development skills, basic interpersonal skills, and goal achievement skills.
4. In order to be able to tackle economic and social problems and propose solutions using economics to bring about peace and happiness for people, students will tackle economic and social problems through individual and group research in the required courses "Exercises I, II, and III." In addition, in "Social Contribution and Economics," students will gain practical experience in learning how economics can contribute to society, and in "Humanistic Economics," students will work to solve economic and social problems to bring about peace and happiness for people by conceiving a new form of economy based on humanism. Furthermore, in "Exercises IV" and "Graduation Thesis Research," students will set individual problems under the guidance of faculty and present solutions using economics.

Admissions Policy

Faculty of Economics Based on Soka University's Admission Policy and the philosophy and purpose of the Faculty, Soka University of Technology (Soka University) selects students with the qualities and abilities to develop into human resources as stated in the educational goals of the Faculty, from a wide range of domestic and overseas applicants, in the following manner.

1. Faculty of Economics Students who share the philosophy of humanistic economy that the University of Tokyo has upheld since its establishment, and who wish to contribute to world peace and human happiness, and to play an active role as a leader in the global society. We will evaluate the will of the applicant through an interview in the Comprehensive Selection (PASCAL Entrance Examination, Essay Method) and the School Recommendation Selection (Entrance Examination with Recommendation of Designated Schools).
2. Students who have the basic academic ability to acquire sufficient knowledge and skills required for problem discovery and resolution, as well as logical thinking, judgment, and expression. In the comprehensive selection process (PASCAL entrance exam, basic academic ability method, essay format), school recommendation selection process (designated school recommendation entrance exam), general selection entrance exam using the University Common Test, university-wide unified entrance exam, general entrance exam (hereinafter referred to as (general selection)), and foreign student entrance exam (including the English program "SUCCEED = Soka University Courses for Comprehensive Economics Education"), basic knowledge and skills, as well as ability to think, judge, and express are evaluated in particular.
3. Students who have basic English skills are essential for being active in the global society. In the comprehensive selection process (PASCAL entrance exam, basic academic ability method, essay method), preferential treatment is given to students who meet certain score standards in various English proficiency tests.
4. Students who are interested in real-world economic and social issues, who think for themselves and act to solve problems, and who are willing to learn in collaboration with a diverse range of people. In the comprehensive selection process (PASCAL entrance exam, basic academic ability method, essay method) and school recommendation selection process (designated school recommendation entrance exam), documents are reviewed and interviews are conducted to evaluate the initiative and motivation to learn in efforts up to high school, etc. In the comprehensive selection process (PASCAL entrance exam), each student's initiative, diversity, collaboration, and expression are evaluated through a "group discussion" using an active learning method. In the comprehensive selection process (essay method), thinking ability and expression are evaluated through an "essay". In the general selection process, applicants are asked to fill out information about their initiatives and collaboration up to high school, etc. at the time of application, and this information will be used for academic guidance after admission.

Assessment Plan

"Desired teacher image" and "Faculty organization organization policy"

<Faculty organization organization policy>

1. Based on the standards for establishing universities, graduate schools, and Professional Graduate School, and taking into consideration the balance of areas of specialization in education and research, the Faculty of Faculty of Economics will assign the necessary faculty members to achieve its educational and research objectives.
2. In order to ensure collaboration among faculty members and conduct systematic education and research, appropriate division of roles will be established among faculty members in the curriculum and university administration.
3. We will seek talent from both within Japan and overseas, and will take into consideration age, gender, and practical work experience.

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name	Faculty of Economics Department of Economics
Date of establishment	April 1971
Faculty Location	1-236 Tangi-machi, Hachioji City, Tokyo 192-8577, Japan
Standard period of study	4 years
Enrollment quota	190 (796)
Degrees Awarded	Bachelor of Arts (Economics)
Tuition	Admission fee: 200,000 yen (only at the time of enrollment) Tuition: 950,000 yen (each year) Alumni Association Fee: 19,000 yen (at the time of enrollment only)

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Jiji Press publishes book introducing Soka University's Faculty of Economics

Creating "World-Class Classes" - The Miracle of Soka University Faculty of Economics IP -

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Humanistic Economics x SDGs - For those who will be studying economics from now on -

The book is structured as follows:
　
Introduction
Chapter 1 Introduction to behavioral economics -- economics is interesting
<Behavioral Economics> Ken Kojima
Chapter 2 Macroeconomic Issues
Macroeconomics: Nobuyuki Kanazawa
Chapter 3: An introduction to financial theory - correct knowledge and understanding of finance that you think you know but don't
Financial Theory by Koji Kobayashi
Chapter 4 Finance for creating a better society
Principles of Finance by Takayuki Sakuma
Chapter 5 Data science for creating new value
Data Science: Manabu Asai
Chapter 6 Towards a world where unequal food distribution is eliminated
Agricultural Economics by Mitsuko Chikasada
Chapter 7: Labor Economics: What you should learn before entering society
Labor Economics by Jun Masui
Chapter 8: Looking to the future through dialogue with the past
Western Economic History by Satoshi Nishida
Chapter 9: The lives of farmers in the early modern period seen from economic history
History of the Japanese Economy by Koichi Kandachi
Chapter 10: "Environmental Economics" for the leaders of the future
Environmental Economics by Takehiro Usui
Chapter 11: Using economics to tackle the climate crisis that is preventing the achievement of the SDGs!
Economics of Climate Change by Shun Chonabayashi
Chapter 12: Improving employability and awareness of social contribution: An overview of "social contribution and economics"
<Social Contribution and Economics> Hirotomo Teranishi
Chapter 13: Learning "International Development Cooperation Theory" to become a person who can contribute to achieving the SDGs
"International Development Cooperation" by Michiyo Kakegawa
Chapter 14: The more you learn about the African economy, the more clearly you can see the world's challenges
<African Economy> Akio Nishiura
Chapter 15: What is "Humanistic Economics"? - Considering Daisaku Ikeda 's views on universities and academics
Humanistic Economics by Junichi Kanzaka
Chapter 16: The Concept of "Humanistic Economics" as a System for Achieving Human Well-Being
Humanistic Economics, Economics of Development and Poverty, Isao Takagi
Conclusion

"Humanistic Economy x SDGs" and the Appeal of Soka University [Kenichiro Mogi x Mitsuko Chikasada]

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