Department of Business and Marketing
Faculty of CommerceFor those who wish to enroll in 2026
For information on the 2026 curriculum, please see the latest university guide below.
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What is Department of Business and Marketing?
Business transactions that will shape the future of Japan and the world. Create your own business here.
Commerce is the study of creating and running the companies and businesses that support the world. There are about 4 million companies in Japan, and you can get food and products from overseas at a store close to you. Through a vast network of distribution and information, you need to think about "what kind of products," "where," "at what price," and "how" to sell them. To do this, you need to not only read business documents and numbers, but also use your creativity to develop new products and services. It is important to communicate value to customers using advertising and social media, sell in stores and online, and provide customers with new experiences. In addition, it is companies that support commercial transactions. You will be required to start your own business, think about management strategies, revitalize the organization, raise funds, and record them as accounting.
Admission Policy
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- Be aware of problems in modern society and be able to express ideas for solving them
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- Have a record of academic and extracurricular activities that is deemed to be excellent enough to be considered equivalent to a high school graduate
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- Have an interest in corporate activities in general and have a concrete intention to participate in them in the future
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- Able to find meaning in activities with others and actively communicate with them
Characteristics of the Department
01 Early friendship building
Everyone worries about whether they will be able to make friends. In Faculty of Commerce, we hold a number of easy sports (recreational) events that anyone can enjoy, so that you can quickly deepen your friendships.
02 Confirm your abilities by obtaining a wide range of qualifications
In order to support the acquisition of various qualifications, we have arranged many classes that even beginners can study with confidence. In fiscal year 2023, more than 80 people passed the Nissho Salesperson Examination Level 3, and are working hard to obtain Level 2.
03 Industry-academia collaboration problem-solving education
Many companies are facing various challenges due to changes in the market. Through industry-academia collaboration project activities, students will build on the knowledge they have gained in Faculty of Commerce to accurately grasp market trends and mechanisms, and develop the practical ability to make predictions rather than merely guess.
Advanced Program
A motivational support program!
Necessary for management, finance and marketing
Digital Talent Development Program
In the past, graduates Faculty of Commerce have been active in a variety of fields, including corporate management, finance, marketing, advertising, and sales. Currently, these fields use ICT and AI to analyze customer needs and create effective content tailored to target audiences. For students who wish to adapt to this society and succeed, we offer special classes and support for passing certification exams.
Four-year learning process
Acquisition of basic knowledge in the first year
Learn the basics of commerce and business management. In seminars, you will aim to acquire the knowledge and skills necessary for university life.
Department of Business and Marketing Subjects
Business Coaching, Introduction to Business Management, Career Exercises (Introduction), Salesperson Level 3, Business Theory, Salesperson Level 2, Introduction to Bookkeeping, Introduction to Bookkeeping and Accounting, Introduction to Finance, Business Ability Test Level 2, Small and Medium Enterprise Management Consultant, Special Lecture IA, Introduction to Marketing, Special Lecture IB, Introduction to Distribution, Special Lecture IC, Introductory Course Seminar, Special Lecture ID, Introduction to Economics, Special Lecture on Information IA, Special Lecture on Information IB, Special Lecture on Information IC, Special Lecture on Information ID, Special Lecture on Accounting, Special Lecture on Accounting II, Information Literacy |, Information Literacy II, Data Analysis |, Programming Theory, Introduction to International Business
etc.
Choosing your second year course and obtaining qualifications
Students will be assigned to one course and will systematically study specialized subjects. They will also acquire practical skills through qualification acquisition and practical exercises.
Examples of subjects in Department of Business and Marketing
Interpersonal support methods and behaviors, Mental illness and its treatment A, Mental illness and its treatment B, Community psychology, Foundations and professionals of social work, Modern mental health issues and support I, Modern mental health issues and support II, Community welfare and comprehensive support systems I, Community welfare and comprehensive support systems II, Legal systems supporting rights protection, Welfare for the disabled, Criminal justice and welfare, Psychological statistics, Basic psychology experiments, Introduction to psychological research, Psychological support methods, Psychology of the disabled, Psychology of children with disabilities, Infant psychology, Welfare psychology, Education and school psychology, Neuro-physiological psychology, Industrial and organizational psychology, Health and medical psychology, Justice and criminal psychology
etc.
Year 3: Develop specialized knowledge, skills and abilities
In the third year practical skills development course, students analyze society and business and develop problem-solving skills.
Examples of subjects in Department of Business and Marketing
Business Development Seminar I, Business Development Seminar II, Business Development Seminar, Business Development Seminar IV, Management of Technology, Production Systems, Labor-Management Relations, Business Case Analysis, Japanese Business History, Business Law
Cost accounting, financial accounting, management accounting, tax accounting, life security, venture finance, securities market, regional finance, industry-specific accounting practices, financial institutions, fund raising
Environmental Marketing, Distribution Policy, Consumer Behavior, Logistics, Commercial History, Human Resource Management, Communication Development Seminar, Product Development
etc.
Fourth year job hunting and graduation thesis writing
Students will deepen their knowledge based on a research topic under the guidance of a supervisor and write a graduation thesis.
Examples of subjects in Department of Business and Marketing
Small and Medium Enterprise Theory, Small and Medium Enterprise Theory II, Business Organization Theory, Business Simulation, History of Business Management Theory
Corporate Finance Theory, Corporate Valuation Theory, Risk Management Theory, Practical Investment Exercises, Practical Investment Exercises
Digital Marketing, Distribution History, Industrial Research Seminar, CSR, Marketing Strategy
etc.
Select a course from the second year
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Business Management Course
Learn business and management theory and practice in a well-balanced way
In addition to systematically learning the core theories of corporate management, we also focus on project-based education to help students acquire practical skills. Through project activities, students can not only acquire business skills and a business mindset, but also acquire a variety of abilities as future entrepreneurs and corporate successors. By learning theory and practice, this course will develop human resources who can demonstrate their abilities in any industry.
- Example of lessons
- Venture Business Theory, Business History, Special Lecture IIB, Business Practical Exercises, Human Resource Management Theory, Business Management Theory, Seminars, Business Strategy Theory, Production Management Theory, Introduction to Business, Information Special Lecture IIA, Information Special Lecture IIB, Accounting Special Lecture III, Career Exercises (Practice), Special Lecture IIA, Social Information Theory A, Social Information Theory B
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Accounting and Finance Course
Develop the ability to interpret and utilize the "movement of money" in the economic society
Students will learn accounting, which visualizes and analyzes business activities, and finance, which predicts market trends and helps with business decisions, in an integrated manner. Through practical courses and support for obtaining qualifications, students will develop practical skills to solve problems in business and daily life, and develop human resources who will thrive in the fields of accounting and finance.
- Example of lessons
- Financial statement analysis, finance theory, business overview, basics of financial accounting, basics of management accounting, commercial bookkeeping practice, industrial bookkeeping practice, finance theory, financial literacy, insurance theory, career practice (practice), seminars, special lectures IIA, information special lectures IIA, accounting special lectures III
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Marketing Course
How can I sell products? Learn the theory and gain experience through practice
Students will learn everything from basic marketing concepts to specialized knowledge through classroom lectures, and through problem-based learning (PBL) in collaboration with companies and local communities, they will acquire the ability to identify problems and the practical skills to solve them (market research and analysis, product development, strategy planning, presentation skills, etc.).
- Example of lessons
- Marketing theory, distribution business theory, marketing research theory, marketing research seminar, special lecture IIB, advertising theory, seminar, transportation theory, business overview, brand theory, career seminar (practice), distribution system theory, special lecture IIA, information special lecture IIA, information special lecture IIB, accounting special lecture III, social information theory A, social information theory B
Class Pickup
Collaborating with companies to develop business ideas,
Work on product and service development
Business Practice Advanced Seminar | Professor Osamu Kikima
This is a practical class that starts by going outside the classroom to observe people's lives and delve into social issues, and goes beyond conceiving a business that will change the world to actually developing and testing products and services. Not only do students develop the ability to develop new businesses by mobilizing the various knowledge they have learned in Faculty of Commerce, but they also hone their business and communication skills, such as working together in teams and collaborating with external companies. As an example, students in one team launched a project to collect and resell used clothing from the perspective of the SDGs, and donated the proceeds to the local government.
Seminar Pickup
Hirakawa Mikiko Seminar
Ability to increase assets through investments,
Ability to make and act on one's own decisions
By actually investing with their own money, students will acquire the ability to manage assets while working, and the ability to make and execute their own judgments and decisions. Investing will deepen their interest in domestic and international political and economic situations, and the ability to select a company based on that knowledge will be useful when choosing a company when looking for work. To help students understand the knowledge necessary for investing, we also encourage them to obtain a Financial Planning Technician (national qualification).
In the seminar, you can learn about financial planning and stock investment. I recommend this to people who are interested in asset formation for the future. There are many opportunities to make presentations using PowerPoint, so I was able to improve my presentation skills. There are a wide variety of employment opportunities.
Mami Kurita 3rd year
Aoyama High School/Mie
Kenta Funaoka Seminar
With classroom knowledge and practical skills in the field
Contributing to the development of the region
We are carrying out a project that allows students to put the knowledge they have learned in the classroom into practice. Aiming to raise awareness of "Chikugo udon," a specialty product of southern Fukuoka Prefecture, students will first work in a store as an intern, experience the appeal of Chikugo udon for themselves, and use the results to propose new menu items and disseminate information via social media.
As part of the "Chikugo Udon" project, the students traveled to Hanoi, Vietnam, developed a business plan for starting a business, and gave a presentation. Through various activities, they have been able to see their practical skills improving.
Araki Seishichi, 2nd year
Hamada High School/Shimane
Qualifications and career path data
Qualifications to aim for
- ■High school teaching license (commercial)
- ■High school teacher license (information) <Application in progress>(※)
- ■Financial Planning Technician
- ■ Securities Salesperson
- ■Tax accountant
- ■Microsoft Office Master
- ■Social educator (training course)
- ■ Curator
- ■ Certified Public Accountant
- ■IT Passport
- ■Business Ability Test (Test B)
- ■Bookkeeping Certification ■Salesperson
- ■Multimedia Examination
- ■Business Document Certification ■Small and Medium Enterprise Management Consultant
- ■ Language-related qualifications
- ■Statistical Test
- ■ Online Shop Practitioner Examination, etc.
*For programs that are currently under application, the planned opening dates of teacher training courses may be subject to change as a result of the review by the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology.
Industry Graph
Main Employment Destinations
Japan Post Co., Ltd./AEON Retail Co., Ltd./Nippon Express Co., Ltd./JTB Corporation/West Japan Railway Company/Ricoh Japan Co., Ltd./Central Japan Railway Company/Daiwa Securities Co., Ltd./Daiso Industries Co., Ltd./Nitori Holdings Co., Ltd./Shiseido Japan Co., Ltd./Kyushu Railway Company/Kyudenko Corporation/Takara Standard Co., Ltd./Ito En Co., Ltd./Coca-Cola Bottlers Japan Vending Co., Ltd./Fukuoka Bank, Ltd./ Nishi-Nippon City Bank, Ltd./Lawson Co., Ltd./AEON Kyushu Co., Ltd./Iris Ohyama Co., Ltd./Okasan Securities Co., Ltd./McDonald's Japan Co., Ltd./Rakuten Bank, Ltd./ANA Fukuoka Airport Co., Ltd./Fukuoka SoftBank/Hawks Corp./Shinken Ad Co., Ltd./Prison Officers/Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department/Fukuoka Prefectural Police Headquarters/Kitakyushu City Hall/Munakata City Hall/Isahaya City Hall/Shimabara City Hall/Oita Prefectural High School Teachers/Itochu TC Construction Machinery Co., Ltd./CyberAgent Inc./Miyazaki Prefectural Government/Fukuoka International Airport Co., Ltd./Kitakyushu Fire Department
Graduate Interview
Keiichiro Matsuki
Nakama High School/Fukuoka
- Employment
- Fukuoka Bank Ltd.
As I learned about economics and finance in class, I became interested in financial planning. Having obtained my financial planning qualification, my interest in finance has grown even more, and I have decided to apply for a job at Fukuoka Bank. As a bank employee, I would like to work hard to contribute to Fukuoka.
Mika Yoshida
Otsu Ryokuyo High School/Yamaguchi
- Employment
- Starbucks Coffee Japan Co., Ltd.
From what I learned at the university, I chose my company from the perspective of "working for a global company." I decided on Starbucks because I was attracted to the corporate culture that recognizes initiative and challenge. In the future, I would like to start a cafe using the know-how I have acquired here.
Zhou Zhen
International student from China
- Employment
- Kyushu Sangyo University University Graduate Graduate School of Economics and Business
While studying as an undergraduate, I became interested in accounting and bookkeeping, and decided to go on to graduate school to gain deeper knowledge and skills beyond just financial analysis. In the future, I would like to become a teacher who teaches bookkeeping and information processing.
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