international university of japan
International University of Japan (IUJ) was founded in 1982, with the extensive
support of Japan’s industrial, educational and local communities, to train
professionals who can actively make contributions to the international society
with a high level of interdisciplinary and specialized knowledge. As the nature
of IUJ is very different from other Japanese graduate schools that mainly
nurture scholars for academia, before stipulating its founding principles, IUJ
was extensively discussed at the IUJ Advisory Committee, comprising eminent
persons from industry and educational society, and at the Drafting Committee.
The following is the Founding Principles of IUJ that have been made effective
with the approval of the Board of Trustees Meeting. Aims of the school The
International University of Japan is a private post graduate institution founded
with the extensive support of Japan’s industrial, financial and educational
circles and of administrative in the area where it was established. Its
administrative policy, based on a spirit of progressive internationalism, is
open and autonomous. The graduate school of the International University of
Japan is a new professional school whose primary purpose is to educate capable
young men and women and develop in them a high level of interdisciplinary and
specialized knowledge which they can put to practical use in the international
arena. Characteristics of the school Reflecting the above aims, teaching and
research in the graduate School are, as a matter of Principle, interdisciplinary
and are characterized by the comprehensive integration of area studies with the
study of international relations and international management. In order to
develop in its students a high level of specialized knowledge, the graduate
school aims to foster originality in both teaching methods and in the
organization of its curriculum and also to respond to social needs through
extensive research activities. Instruction in the graduate School will as a
general rule be conducted in English with a view to educating talented men and
women whose skills will be applicable throughout international society. One of
the fundamental aims of the founding of the graduate School is to encourage the
enrollment of college graduates who have had previous business experience. The
School opens its doors widely and welcomes persons with a wide variety of back
grounds and specialties, both from Japan and abroad, in the hope that their
practical knowledge will be further broadened and reinforced through friendship
and interaction with other students. To effectively implement the above stated
aims, students will as a rule reside in dormitories so that by living together
young people of different nationalities and with different backgrounds can be
stimulated by each other’s world views and awareness of critical issues and
learn to work together. It is hoped that the graduates of the university will
promote a high level of mutual understanding and international friendship on the
basic of the personal relationships and trust developed during their student
days. The Graduate School has searched widely for distinguished scholars from
Japan and abroad, who are experts in their fields, to create a truly
international faculty, which will have a strong formative influence on the
students by maintaining close contact with them not only in the classroom but
outside of it in the opportunities offered for interaction with the local
community so that the students’ learning experiences can be both varied and
meaningful. IUJ Mission and Objectives The objectives of IUJ are to: Teach and
conduct research in academic theory and applications necessary for practical
solutions of issues facing international society and international businesses,
and Foster global leaders who have a high level of professional knowledge and
skills with deep understanding of and respect for different cultures, thereby
contributing to the development of international society. Mission and Objectives
of Graduate Schools GSIR’s Mission GSIR is dedicated to developing professionals
by educating students towards acquiring a long-term vision of the rapidly
changing world, appreciating diverse perspectives in global and local contexts,
and enhancing their analytical skills and problem-solving capabilities in a wide
range of contemporary international affairs. GSIR also encourages academic
research conducive to the development of its faculty’s teaching and supervision
as well as student’s capability in the fields of international relations,
international development and international peace studies, utilizing the
experiences of Japan and the Asia-Pacific region. All programs are conducted in
English. GSIM’s Mission The Graduate School of International Management (GSIM)
is dedicated to developing “wise” (i.e., socially responsible) individuals for
global business and social leadership, with an emphasis on serving the emerging
countries. The two key components of GSIM mission are nurturing Social
Responsibility (SR) and Global Business (GB), which the school aims to achieve
and operationalize through its innovative policies, recruitment strategies,
placement efforts, teaching, research, and service strategies. SR in GSIM
mission derives from its belief that GSIM and its graduates should not only be
compelled by financial benefits but also by their sense of duty to social
causes. At GSIM, we mainly focus on the following aims in SR: To enhance the
social responsibility policies of GSIM stakeholders, including Japanese
corporations, Japanese government organizations, and local community To educate
students to be socially responsible leaders, stressing the need of students from
emerging countries in Asia and Africa. GB focuses on the needs surrounding all
the constituencies that GSIM serves. For students and faculty, it is vital to
keep abreast of the ever-changing dynamics of global business, supported by
solid theoretical and practical bases, in order to advance their own careers and
professionalism. For other stakeholders, which include Japanese corporations and
government organizations, it is vital that GSIM nurtures students who can blend
their business objectives with a sense of social leadership because such
organizations expect this balanced outcome. At GSIM, we mainly focus on the
following aims in GB: To instill global mindedness in students, including those
from emerging countries in Asia and Africa. To help students understand the
business and cultures of other countries and serve their home countries by
contributing to their development, following graduation To help Japanese
corporations, Japanese government organizations, local SMEs, and other
stakeholders (e.g. foreign entities operating in Japan) to become globalized
with a sense of social responsibility GSIM’s Vision To be the premier business
school with a world-wide reputation that develops future leaders with social
awareness who understand both Japan and emerging countries in Asia and Africa.
GSIM’s Values Derived from the GSIM mission statement, the following are its
notable values. INCLUSIVENESS (AND MULTICULTURAL AWARENESS) Our students are
educated to be capable of being sensitive and skillful in reaching common
objectives with people from various cultural backgrounds. GLOBAL MINDEDNESS Our
students are trained in such a way that they can cope with any competitive
environment on the global business stage. SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY Our students are
educated (1) to influence the activities of other individuals or the group to
which he/she belongs to and (2) take wise and socially responsible decisions.
ETHICAL INTEGRITY AND PROFESSIONALISM Our students are inculcated to be aware
that in businesses moral and ethical conduct is essential. The students master
business fundamentals necessary to become truly competent professionals.
