Literary Research Department

All programs in this department share the common purpose of exploring the roots of our humanity. Students cover such topics as scholarship, sophistication, culture, science, and the arts and explore the academic backbone on which these are based, all while striving to find ways to meet the needs of society.

Economics Research Department

This department offers many leading subjects in the world of contemporary economy, and not only provide research guidance but also help students identify topics they want to study. This department provides recurrent training for working people and willingly accepts foreign students from Asia, a region that is experiencing particularly active economic development.

Law Research Department

Aiming to promote advanced, practical legal research for businesspeople, this research department offers advanced, specialized occupational training and reeducation for private company employees and recurrent education for government workers to equip a higher level of legal knowledge.

Business Administration Research Department

Students conduct research in the field of business administration in a way that significantly incorporates practical research. Students acquire the advanced knowledge and technical skills needed in contemporary society. Education is conducted according to the principle of training well-rounded, sophisticated professionals with a broad perspective and a sense of creativity.

Social Welfare Research Department

In accordance with the educational principle of integrating theoretical and practical learning, this department not only provides students with guidance and advice on their academic research but also aims to help each of them achieve his/her ideal self as a person who supports welfare. Also, the department offers recurrent training for the employees of social welfare organizations.

Geo-Environmental Science Research Department

This interdisciplinary research department comprises the Environment Systems program, which focuses on science, and the Geographical Space Systems program, which focuses on natural science and arts. The department aims to cultivate talented specialists and researchers who can solve problems facing the global environment and contribute to their local communities.

Psychology Research Department

To enable students to flexibly address the mental issues that people face in contemporary times, this department offers master’s programs in clinical psychology and applied psychology as well as a doctoral program in psychology. The department is intended for students who will become specialists, educators, and researchers in the field of psychology.