Aiming for April 2026, we are planning to establish the "Faculty Faculty of Economics and Business Administration Department of Business Studies (tentative name)"

Soka University plans to combine learning in its Faculty of Faculty of Economics and Faculty of Business Administration and to reorganize them in a progressive manner, aiming to open the "Department of Business, Department of Business Studies Faculty of Economics and Business Administration (tentative name)" in April 2026.

Based on the idea of "humanism" that aims for the happiness of both oneself and others, Faculty of Economics and Business Administration (tentative name), Department of Business Studies of Economics and Management, offers an education centered on honing expertise while learning theory and practice from each other, with three courses (course models) as its pillars: "Global Leader Course," "Business Design Course," and "Finance and Financial Professional Course." In response to the diversifying changes in society, we aim to develop human resources who can create new value in various fields and solve social issues.

■Characteristics of the Department of Department of Business Studies Faculty of Economics and Business Administration (provisional name)
○ Practical workshops to develop new leadership skills that make the most of each individual
We offer a new leadership education centered on humanism. From the first to second year, students will learn step by step in practical workshops that address actual issues in companies and communities, and will develop leadership and team-building skills that make the most of each individual's individuality. Then, from the second half of the second year, students will move on to specialized seminars, building on what they have learned so far to further develop leadership skills that can be used in society and increase their expertise.

Three study courses and a wide range of subjects to broaden your future possibilities
Students can choose from three courses, "Global Leader Course," "Business Design Course," and "Finance and Financial Professional Course," to study with a view to their future careers after graduation. In addition, from the spring semester of the second year, eight subject groups (modules) that combine economics and business administration subjects by theme are available, allowing students to deepen their knowledge in areas of close interest and acquire a wide range of knowledge that will be useful in the future by studying different fields in combination.

[Proposal for modules linked to study courses]
Global, Marketing, Organizational Management/Diversity, Finance/Accounting
[Proposal for modules that cross study courses]
Poverty and Development (Social Contribution), Policy Design, Sustainability and Regional Co-creation, Social Data Science

○A learning environment where you can acquire usable English
We have classes for each proficiency level, and provide an environment where students can improve their practical English skills according to their current level of English and their motivation. We also offer a variety of programs, such as selective English classes for those who wish to study abroad long-term, semester study abroad at the faculty's own business school, and short-term study abroad in Hawaii and the UK, allowing students to hone their English skills to connect with the world.

○Special program to develop people who can play an active role on the world stage (HOPE)
We implement a special program (HOPE) for select students to develop leaders who can contribute to the global economy and society, as well as human resources who can contribute to local communities. By learning high-level economic theory and deepening knowledge of business administration in small classes at an early stage, students can begin learning in line with their own interests and with an awareness of their careers at an early stage.

■ Installation overview (planned)
Faculty name: Faculty of Economics and Business Administration (tentative name)
Department name: Department of Business Studies (tentative name)
・Opening date: April 2026
Location: Soka University campus (Tanukicho, Hachioji City, Tokyo)

Please note that the installation plan is tentative and subject to change. The latest information will be posted on the university's official website as it becomes available.