Osaka University of Commerce

GUIDE BOOK For International Students Introduction

The philosophy behind the University University of Commerce is a private institute for tertiary education, and is a part of the Tanioka Gakuen Educational Foundation. Its origin dates back to 1928, when the Osaka Joto School of Commerce was established. Nurturing Individuals Who Will Benefit the World The University was founded in 1949 as the Joto Vocational University , and the name was changed to the Osaka University of Commerce a few years later . The four pillars of thought that support the philosophy Today, the University has two faculties, the economics and business administration as well as the Graduate School of Regional Policy Studies, ● Kindness and Courtesy with approximately 5,000 students enrolled altogether. Strong, outstanding individuals with a sense of responsibility who understand the type of “kindness and courtesy” that is recognized in the international community

● Fundamental and Practical Learning Individuals who sincerely involve themselves in activities in the service of “fundamental and practical learning”

● Flexible Thinking Individuals who can demonstrate “flexible thinking” that enables them to respond to changes in any situation

● Enjoyment of Life Individuals who always demonstrate positive thinking and display an “enjoyment of life” even under difficult circumstances

Founding Philosophy written on a hanging scroll in calligraphy by Noboru Tanioka, the founder of Tanioka Gakuen Educational Foundation. (“All those who study at this university shall contribute to society.” )

1 2 A message from the President History The true meaning of enjoying life After World War II, many new businesses sprang up in the Osaka area, and Higashi-Osaka became the most developed city in the region. Established at its center, Osaka University of Commerce began from the desire to nurture talented individuals who would both take up new challenges and benefit the world around them. OUC is based on the following four pillars: "Kindness and courtesy"; "Fundamental and practical learning"; "Flexible thinking"; and "Enjoyment of life." 1928 Among these, it is the last one, "Enjoyment of life," that expresses the university’s most distinctive feature. It Osaka Joto School of Commerce embodies our idea that for individuals to be truly beneficial to the world at large, they must first be happy themselves. established Those who continue to feel a sense of challenge and who can enjoy tackling issues through positive thinking, even (later becoming Osaka University of while experiencing difficulty and failure: they are the winners in life. It is my hope that all of our students will be able Commerce High School) to acquire the spirit behind this "Enjoyment of life."

If you feel unsure, the most important thing is to "challenge″ yourself People today are passive in both their study and play. There should still be ways that we can actively enjoy and live our lives. There are many fun things to do in the world; among them, it is most important for us to challenge ourselves and learn new things. Please throw away the "manual" and reach for your own self-fulfillment through action and creating things yourself. "Don’t be a follower." It is from this concept that OUC has designed a curriculum that is based on the maxim: "First of all, think for yourself." For example, our OBP Course teaches students to create their own plans and work towards revitalizing the local community. Naturally, many of these plans fail. However, we shouldn’t just follow a safe path according to previous examples of success; we ultimately have much to learn from our failures. If you find yourself unsure of anything during your four years of university life, whether in study or in 1952 play, I hope that all of our students will always choose the path of "action." By repeating this choice even after graduation, you will grow to be bigger and better human beings. Keep working towards the objective of not fearing Joto Vocational University 1999 failure, of challenging everything; Osaka University of Commerce will support each and every person starting their renamed as Osaka University of Graduate School journey towards that goal to the best of our ability. Commerce(OUC) program culminating in The educational foundation Ph.D.Degree established Ichiro Tanioka named as Tanioka Gakuen. Chairman of the Board of Tanioka Gakuen Educational Foundation President, Osaka University of Commerce Born : 1956 1997 2008 Education: Graduated from Faculty of Law, Graduate School Business Innovation Completed his Master of Science in Business Administration from the University of Southern California established (Regional major(Master’s Degree) Completed his Ph.D. in Sociology from the University of Southern California Policy Studies, established Degrees: Ph.D. (Sociology), M.P.A. (Public Administration ) Master’s Degree)

1949 Joto Vocational University established

3 4 - Osaka Higashi Osaka City

Our campus is favorably located in the city of Higashi-Osaka, a hub of Japan’s business ventures.

Higashi-Osaka is a key commercial area. In recent years, the Japanese approach to Japan business, which is highly regarded worldwide, has embraced qualities traditionally Japan is situated in northeastern Asia between the North Pacific and the Sea of Japan. The area of Japan is 377,944 associated with merchants in Osaka. It is our hope that students at our university will square kilometers. Japan consists of 6,852 islands, including the four large main islands.surrounded by the sea, Japan make a careful study of the spirit of this prototypical Osaka merchant, who as a has four seasons to enjoy. businessperson is able to trust people, see them clearly for who they are, and value In Japan, there are a number of World Heritage Sites, such as Mt. Fuji, a symbol of Japan, as well as Himeji Castle and interpersonal relationships. Itsukushima Shrine. Traditional Japanese food, or Washoku, is registered as Intangible Cultural Heritage, and is a colorful and healthy cuisine using seasonal ingredients. It contributes to Japan’s status as a country with one of highest average life expectancies in the world. At Osaka University of Commerce, we provide a variety of initiatives and opportunities Japanese people are known to have a sober nature, and discipline is important to them. In Japan, the “Omotenashi” to meet new people, so that all students can enjoy life as a university student while hospitality, which is the spirit of prioritizing the care of guests over all else, is deeply rooted, and international students becoming fascinated by their field of study and developing personally. More than 1,250 are welcomed warmly. of our graduates have gone on to become CEOs, and many are active in the world of The public transportation system in Japan boasts of its timely departures and arrivals, and helps you to reach your sports. Each has discovered and realized an enjoyable way of life for him or herself. Our destination safely and securely. Japan is a country in which international students who feel anxious after leaving their home country can live with peace of mind. students’ ability to carve out a path for themselves, bolstered by the support of numerous others whom they have met, is a testament to the effectiveness of the University’s approach to education, which is designed to draw out the hidden potential of each student. At Osaka University of Commerce, we will do our best to support students as they strive to transform their lives and find a more enjoyable way forward.

Osaka Osaka is the largest city in Western Japan. Although Osaka is Japan's second smallest prefecture in terms of area, it has the third largest population in Japan and boasts of having the country’s second largest economy after . A large number of global corporations, such as , Sharp, Daikin, and Nissei, are based in Osaka. Osaka also has many universities, technical schools, and other educational institutions, and hosts over 10,000 international students. Osaka has evolved independently and has long been an important political and economic center. The Kita (northern) district of Osaka, with Osaka station at its center , is home to many retail businesses, hotels, office buildings, and an enormous underground shopping complex. The Minami (southern) district offers one of the most popular shopping districts in Western Japan, and also has an entertainment district with a history longer than that of Hollywood and Broadway. This area has many theaters where traditional arts, such as Kabuki, Bunraku, and Rakugo, are performed.

5 6 Undergraduate Program Faculty ／ Department ●Faculty of Economics － ● Department of Economics Solving economic issues to work towards a better society "Economics" takes the history of a country, its social structure, and other factors into consideration and attempts to change that social structure for the better, in order to enrich citizens’ lives. It plays the role of a doctor for society by solving the various economic ills encountered by consumers, companies, and the nation. When talking about "economics," one might think of it as a difficult subject, but it is actually a science that is very close to our lives. All of our daily actions, like shopping, going to the movies, and using our cell phones, are connected with "economic" activity. By learning the theory of and acquiring knowledge about economics, it is possible to solve the problems facing both Japan and the world. ●Faculty of Business Administration － ● Department of Business Administration Acting not only to pursue profit but also to reward corporate management ●Faculty of Economics Business administration applies to "companies (profit-oriented organizations)" that produce and sell ●Department of Economics goods and services. Its study cultivates managerial skills for efficiently and effectively utilizing such management resources as "people, goods, capital, and information" in order to advance an organization. It focuses on various matters that support management, such as the provision of goods ●Faculty of Business Administration ●Department of Business Administration and services, the workplace environment, and also the mastery of skills that are required in corporate management, such as bookkeeping, accounting, and information processing. Business administration at OUC involves considering not only the pursuit of profits but also the overall management, ensuring ●Department of Commerce it is able to satisfy the majority of the people and the community with which the organization is connected. ●Faculty of Business Administration － ● Department of Commerce ●Department of Public Management Delving into the secrets behind hit products and popular services In the Department of Commercial Science, students learn about the "distribution" of goods and services, from production up to the point they reach consumers; they also learn about "marketing," in which consumer needs are predicted and new markets are created to satisfy them. Other topics for study include everything related to "commerce," including the flow of goods and money, different ways of looking at product development, and the methods of analyzing market trends. The convenience stores and restaurants that we all use regularly, the goods that are produced one right after another: our very surroundings are full of connections to commercial science. Students learn the foundations of commercial science, starting from familiar items, before acquiring extensive knowledge related to commercial transactions, such as administrative accounting, management information, and law. ●Faculty of Business Administration － ● Department of Public Management Graduate Program Managing "public services" from a business perspective To date, “public services” have been seen as something provided by the government, but the idea of ●Regional Policy Studies ●Regional Economic Policy “new public services,” including private enterprises, NPOs, and other groups, has spread in recent (Master’s Degree & Ph.D. Degree) years. In the Department of Public Business Administration, students investigate the current state of public service in an era of public-private cooperation. Learning is advanced from a broad perspective encompassing industry, tourism, environmental conservation, welfare, sports, leisure, amusement, among other things , and students gain the ability to manage public services from a multifaceted point ●Business Innovation Major of view. As we can assume that there will be a continued increase in public services being provided by private enterprises, prospective students can consider a future involved in work that is both fulfilling and that offers a clear purpose in life, allowing them to make a meaningful contribution to 7 society. 8

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N H B E L C J Number of Students：４，４９５ D As of April 1, 2016 F K A Full-time Teachers：９４ M G As of April 1, 2016

I Alumni：６３，２５８

As of April 1, 2016

The Area of School Sites： A U-Media Center, GATEWAY, Library １８３，４４８ ㎡ Floors 2 to 6 of the center serve as an open-stack library; the collection features some 500,000 publications, mainly related to social science and including many magazines and periodicals. Furthermore, the library building is equipped with sophisticated lecture rooms with full access to computer networks, so as to enable remote lectures and other digital forms of learning . It is a spacious and fully equipped building, which functions not just as a library but also as a full-fledged university media center. The Area of School Buildings： ７１，３７２.８㎡

B Study Support Center The Study Support Center is dedicated to helping students improve their basic academic ability and develop an appetite for learning. The facility welcomes all students who have learning-related questions, whether they wish to resolve doubts arising from their classes, solidify basic knowledge to help prepare for a certification examination, or fulfill some other personal goal. The Center also helps students develop an ability to find jobs and pursue careers during their time at the University, from before admission up to graduation.

9 10 Campus Campus

C Cafeteria

C Building 4 (Lecture Rooms) J Building 9 (Lecture Rooms)

E Building 5 (Lecture Rooms) Research Institute

D Cafe E RAVIC Hall F Re/Ra/Ku F Convenience Store (Student lounge) (Student lounge)

Sports & Fitness

K Tanioka Memorial Hall K Museum of Commercial History The Tanioka Memoral Hall was opened This museum conveys the history H I Gymnasium Indoor Court in 1983 in honor of the founder of and charm of the merchant city of Osaka. Osaka University of Commerce, Noboru Tanioka.

G Artificial Turf Ground

H Gymnasium H Training Center

L Entrepreneur Laboratory K The institute of Regional Studies L The Institute of Amusement Industry Studies

B Building 6 (Lecture Rooms)

M SO-TEN University Hall B Information Technology Center Open to the local community N for cultural exchange activities, Offices for Academic Staff the SO-TEN University Hall 11 seats 300. 12 Campus Access to OUC Conveniently located, 15 minutes by train from Namba Station, then 5 minutes on foot Outside the school facilities The closest station to OUC is "Kawachi Kosaka Station" on the Kintetsu Nara Line, about 15 minutes from the "Namba" business/shopping area in southern Osaka. From there, the walk to our campus is about 5 minutes. While many universities are relocating to the suburbs, OUC is in a central location that is convenient for both attending classes and for everyday living and leisure activities. OUC has a Satellite Campus at , Osaka. ACCESS

Nankai Line Kintetsu Nara Line

OUC From: Kansai International Airport Namba About 1 Hour and a half

JR Line JR Line Kintetsu Nara Line New School Building will be Completed in April, 2017 OUC From: Kyoto Osaka Tsuruhashi About 1 Hour

JR Line JR Line Kintetsu Nara Line

OUC Osaka Tsuruhashi About 50 Minutes No Transfer! Hanshin Namba Line Kintetsu Nara Line From: Kobe OUC Two ways About 50 Minutes

Kintetsu Nara Line

OUC From: Nara About 40 Minutes

JR Line Midosuji Line Kintetsu Nara Line

By Shinkansen OUC From: Tokyo Shin-Osaka Namba About 3 Hours and a half 13 14 Academic Calendar

Spring Semester （From April to August） Fall Semester （From September to March） Official Semester Dates April 1–Late September Official Semester Dates September–March 31

Airport Pick-up & Residence check-in ・・・Mid March Airport Pick-up & Residence check-in・・・Early September•• Mandatory Orientation ・・・・・・Mid March Mandatory Orientation ・・・・・・Early September Term Dates ・・・・・・Early April–Late July Term Dates ・・・・・・Late September–Late January Examination Periods ・・・・・・Late July–Early August Examination Periods ・・・・・・Late January–Early February Summer Break・・・・・・Early August–September Winter Break ・・・・・・Late December–Early January Spring Break ・・・・・・Early February–March

National Holidays in Japan

April 29 ： Showa Day 3rd Monday of July ： 2nd Monday of October ： Sports Day January 9 (2nd Monday of January) ： Coming-of-Age Day May 3 ： Constitution Memorial Day August 11 ： Mountain Day November 3 ： February 11 ： May 4 ： 3rd Monday of September ： Respect-for-the-Aged Day November 23 ： Labor Thanksgiving Day March 20 ： Vernal Equinox May 5 ： Children’s Day September 22 ： Autumnal Equinox December 23 ： The Emperor’s Birthday March 21 ： Substitute Holiday January 1 ： New Year’s Day *When a national holiday falls on a Sunday, the following Monday will be substituted as a holiday. 15 16 4-1-10 Mikuriyasakae-machi Higashiosaka City, Osaka 577-8505 Japan

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