Within the major of Global Business and Economics our pathways allow you to give your studies a focus on Finance, International Business or Economics. All three pathways are embedded in a liberal arts approach that stresses taking a humane point of view, criticality, social responsibility and intellectual depth. You will take a number of introductory courses in both business and economics, so as to acquire a good grounding in basic theory and knowledge of the real world, before you go on to build, with much flexibility, a major most suited to your individual interests and possible career inclinations.
Why study Global Business and Economics?
Business and economic activities are an important part of modern life. Complex, challenging and rewarding, these often highly specialized activities take place within certain cultural, social and legal contexts. Participants of these activities, either as professionals in the field or intelligent citizens in other fields, stand much better chances of success in their chosen career paths if they are equipped with a broad, interdisciplinary knowledge base and relevant advanced training through focused studies. The Global Business and Economics Major is a good choice for students aiming for a business and economics related career in the fast-changing world of today and tomorrow
What will I study?
Students who choose the major will take business courses typically offered in an undergraduate business program, and economics courses taught in the social science tradition. Because some of these courses require quantitative skills, you are recommended to take courses in mathematics, statistics and research methods. These courses are then supplemented by electives from our other majors or subject areas such as Data Science, Quantitative Reasoning, Psychology or Sociology.
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September 2026
International College of Liberal Arts
Yamanashi Gakuin University,
2-7-17 Sakaori,
KOFU,
Chubu region,
0805, Japan
Academic Requirements
All applicants must hold, or be expected to hold upon entry to iCLA, a high school diploma equivalent to a Japanese senior high school graduation, having completed 12 years of education.
Applicants are also recommended to have passed a standardized test or university entrance qualification exam such as the SAT test.
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The International College of Liberal Arts offers an American-style liberal arts education to international students in Japan.
