The spread of globalization is making corporate activities increasingly complicated and complex. In modern times, the speed of change is accelerating, and uncertainty is growing. In order for companies to provide valuable goods and services to society sustainably, they must accurately grasp the needs on both a regional and global scale and formulate appropriate strategies. In response, the GB program provides a broad education centered on economics and business, with the aim to cultivate human resources through creativity, critical thinking, and global perspectives.

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ECN260 Organizational Behavior

Most, if not all, business activities today are accumulations of daily organizational decisions and performance. This course will cover subjects related to human behavior and psychology, such as the actions and motivations of the members comprising an organization and the relationship between individual and group. Some insights into the traits and characteristics required in becoming global leaders of this unpredictable age can be expected.

ECN316 Quantitative Methods for Marketing

Business is not just about making products. To motivate people to buy your product and succeed in business, you need to understand the exact needs of your potential customers. In this course, students will acquaint themselves with the fundamentals of consumer behavior and market analysis, and learn to apply them to their sales strategy. The skills introduced in this course can also be applied to the various activities of local communities.

ECN230 International Financial Management

You need to accurately understand how funding and investment work and grasp the general behavior of the international financial market to comprehend the global activities of businesses and forge effective strategies. Moreover, to study finance is to prepare yourself for uncertainties and risks ahead. This course will introduce the fundamentals of business and economics as a basis for more advanced studies.

Logical thinking and creative ingenuity that is based on a wide range of knowledge are indispensable to succeed in this era of globalization. The GS program invites students to enroll in diverse courses on the history, culture, society, politics, and economy of various countries and regions, as well as courses in multinational and multi-regional relations, the functions and roles of international institutions and organizations, and global phenomena and issues. Students will accumulate and deepen their knowledge and refine their flexible thinking and analytical skills without being confined to conventional ideas and values through active participation in learning activities.

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SOC310 Social Issues in the Global Age

In the midst of globalization, the world faces numerous social issues today. This course aims to offer students an insight into some of the most pressing social issues that span both the global north and south. Students will focus not on a particular nation or region, but on the pressing social problems that can be found universally or at a global level such as poverty and inequality, environmental degradation, displacements, religion and ideology, and gender imbalance.

SUS200 Sustainable Futures: Concepts, Issues and Actions

The exponential growth in the global human population and economy are increasing the demands on resources, such as energy, mineral, water, and food. Our daily lives and economic activities are causing global environmental problems, such as climate change, that threaten our own future. Recognizing the serious consequences, nations worldwide have agreed upon 17 Sustainable Development Goals at the United Nations to secure our sustainable future. It is time for action. In this program, students will deepen their understanding of global sustainability issues and explore solutions from multi- and interdisciplinary approaches in this critical endeavor.

The remarkable progress of humanity, seen through the rapid creation and spread of diverse cultures, has been driven by the use of language and communication. In our complex global society, where information spreads globally in an instant, we need to understand how digital technologies and innovations such as AI are changing us, and how we can live meaningful lives in a world that is in constant change.
In the Global Connectivity (GC) program, students explore both the humanities – culture, literature, and philosophy – which allows them to find meaning and values of our lives, and technologies, such as computation and AI, which are the foundation of our modern society. Collectively, this combination provides students with literacy over both advanced technology and arts; literacy that is informed by critical thinking and transdisciplinary analysis.
In the GC program, students identify and explore connections between the humanities and technology and develop a holistic appreciation of their connectedness, allowing them to serve as effective bridges between these two domains in future society.

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DGT330 Artificial Intelligence and Humanity

From playing games to driving cars, diagnosing cancer to convicting criminals, artificial intelligence is playing an increasing role in people’s day-to-day lives and society in general. Through this course, students will explore the landscape, evolution, and impact of AI, beginning with reading, reflection, and discussion of philosophical ideas about what intelligence is, an examination of technology’s ability to perform intelligent action, and current approaches and challenges to advancing the field.

ENG175 Drama for Communication

Communication involves both verbal and non-verbal cues. Drama for Communication focuses on embodied learning by exploring global themes, including environmental, social, cultural, linguistic, and digital perspectives. It provides experiences in the form of drama for learning about global citizenship and opportunities to become a better communicator through active participation, collaboration, and problem-solving in response to creative tasks. The aim is to develop spontaneous responses and confidence in English communication.