Faculties
Faculty of Global Tourism & Management
Department of Global Tourism & Management
Following the Japanese government’s guidelines, our programs teach tourism in a multifaceted and effective way that is suited to the post-pandemic world. In revising the Tourism Nation Promotion Basic Plan, the government has three strategies: 1) Creating sustainable tourism destinations where there is a balance between tourism and the preservation of nature and culture; 2) Helping inbound tourism recover by increasing consumption and attracting visitors to rural areas; and 3) Expanding domestic tourism through, for example, the Second Hometown project.
Features of the Faculty
- Through the perspective of business administration, students learn about the new types of tourism sought by society. In earning their four-year Bachelor of Business Administration degree, students learn business management as it relates to tourism, and acquire knowledge and skill that will serve them well in all aspects of their profession, home life, and society.
- In the STEP Study Abroad program, students study outside Japan twice during their four years: once in their first year and once in their third. They can choose their destination and length of stay, and receive comprehensive study-abroad financial support such as scholarships.
- Students can gain first-hand experience in working environments through programs and internships in which the university collaborates with regional governments and the private sector. Through PBL (project-based learning), students take on challenges of real-world problems in workplaces including travel agencies, hotels, airlines, airports, and local governments.
Department of Global Tourism & Management
Tourism Business Program
Tourism is a broad-based industry that includes travel agencies, hotels, airlines, and railway companies. In this program, students will aim for a career in the tourism industry by studying subjects like corporate business strategies, marketing, and management. Faculty members, including experienced professionals, educate students to become tourism professionals capable of working anywhere in Japan or around the world.
Tourism Hospitality Program
A key determiner of a traveler’s satisfaction is the interaction with staff at hotels, shops, and on modes of transportation. In this program, students will learn the theory and practice of interpersonal service and communication grounded in a hospitality mindset. Graduates will be active on the front lines of tourism and hospitality in settings such as hotels, airlines and airports, hotels and wedding service providers, and theme parks.
Tourism Culture Development Program
The most important motivator for going on a trip is what awaits the traveler at their destination. Besides conventional reasons for a trip, like enjoying nature and history, today’s tourists are attracted by activities and experiences such as anime and film locations, sweets and cuisine, art and museums, and World Heritage sites. In this program, students will learn about tourism and regional revitalization policies, including the creation of attractive tourism experiences and the planning of travel itineraries.
