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Internship Work experience Acquisition of practical Career developmentEnglish skills Job shadowing in acompany, an NGO, orother social engagementsituation. Identification of careervision.Business InternshipStudy at APUService LearningAPU GlobalResearch Program Career development Acquire on-site research Practical experience in the busiskillsness Field Formulate research Deepen specialized studiesproposalsof the College of InternationalManagementCurriculum2nd - 7th semester students Be a student from the College of2nd - 7th semester3rd - 7th semester studentsat the time of departureInternational Managementstudentsatthetimeof(2nd-6th semester students(1st - 6th semester students Be in or between 4th and 7th seapplicationat the time of application)at the time of application)mesters at the time of departureSummer Sessions(Approximately 2 weeks)Summer or Winter SessionAround May - JuneAround May - June-Around November - December-November - JanuaryU.S.A. (Texas)Japan, Vietnam, etc.JapanSweden, Vietnam,Taiwan, Korea, etc.Regular grading(A , A, B, C, F)Semester when theprogram endsSemester after theprogram is conductedSemester after theprogram is conductedSemester when theprogram is conducted1,100,000(Airfare not included)Varies according to theinternshipVaries according to the internshipApprox. 30,000 - 100,000(Airfare not included)Not includedNot includedNot includedNot includedNot permittedPermitted if it is adifferent programPermitted if it is adifferent programNot permittedOther Information and ProgramsP (Pass) / F(Fail)Off-campus StudyProgramsP (Pass) / F(Fail)List of Off-campus Study Programs(Short / middle-term) Special Lecture: P (Pass) / F (Fail) Internship (E): P (Pass) / F (Fail) Business Internship(APM Major For AY 2011 CurriculumStudents Field StudyEducation Subject)2 credits (APS students:2 creditsMajor Education SubjectAPM students: GeneralElective) For AY 2017 CurriculumStudents APS FieldStudy 2 credits (APSstudents: MajorEducation SubjectAPM students: OtherCollege Subject)Seminar SubjectsNovember - January Special Lecture Internship (Common(Language EducationLiberal Arts Subject)Subject) 4 credits2 or 4 credits Internship (E) (CommonLiberal Arts Subject) 4creditsExaminations and GradingSummer Session - FallSummer / WinterSemester 1st quarterSessions(Approximately 3 months) (several days - 8 weeks) Have a cumulative GPA of 2.50 Students must apply as agroupor above at the time of applyingconsisting of 2 - 5 mem(for students under the AY 2017berscurriculum) Completion of / Must haveearned credit for at least 10courses out of the 12 requiredmajor subjects, including Fundamental Mathematics or AdvancedMathematics (for students underthe AY 2011 curriculum) Completion credits for at leastone mathematics course and 5APM core subjects All other application requirements must be met.Course Registration Japanese-basis students Students who aregoing to work in(will be given priority)companies and Students must haveorganizationscompleted Intermediatethat have signedEnglish A / B by thea Memoranda oftime of departure Understanding with(approximately TOEFLITP Test 460 or above)APU*"Field Research Project" and "Volunteer Activities" subjects can be counted for graduation up to 8 credits each. "Internship" and"Business Internship" can be counted for graduation up to 14 credits in total. If a student earns enough of these credits to exceed themaximum credit limits, the surplus credits will be added to the "subjects not counted towards graduation" subject field.171

Study at APUField Study Practical, specialized study On-site research activitiesApplied Training /Field Research Project Practical, specialized study Research and analysis Seminar-linked practical learningCurriculumProgram Aims andFeaturesCourse RegistrationEligibleParticipantsExaminations and GradingApplicationRequirementsSemester andDuration of studyApplicationPeriodStudy Site (Country /Area)(Past programsincluded) If a program is held in English, Japanesebasis students must have completedIntermediate English A / B by the time ofdeparture Requirements vary according to theprogramSummer / Winter Sessions(several days - 4 weeks)Other Information and Programs List of Off-campus Study Programs(Short / middle-term)Subject (Field)Number of CreditsGrades Students must be enrolled in the programinstructor's seminar and must intendto continue studying under the sameinstructor in the next semester. Requirements vary according to theprogramSummer / Winter Sessions(several days - 3 weeks)AprilAprilOctoberItaly, Slovakia, Thailand, Japan, etc.Japan, China, Korea, etc. For AY 2017 Curriculum StudentsAPS Field Study 2 or 4 creditsField Study for Environment and Development 2 or 4 creditsField Study for Tourism and Hospitality 2 or 4 creditsField Study for International Relations and Peace Studies 2or 4 creditsField Study for Culture, Society, and Media 2 or 4 creditsAPM Field Study 2 or 4 credits(Own college: Major Education Subject, Other college: OtherCollege Subjects)Regular grading(A , A, B, C, F)Semester Credit is Semester when the program is conducted(depending on the program)AwardedEstimated Cost(JPY)Inclusion in CreditRegistration LimitSubject Reregistration5th - 7th semester studentsOctober For AY 2011 Curriculum StudentsField Study 2 or 4 credits(Own college: Major Education Subject, Other college:General Elective)Seminar SubjectsOff-campus StudyProgramsSPFA3rd - 7th semester students For AY 2011 Curriculum StudentsApplied Training2 or 4 credits(Own college: Major Education Subject,Other college: General Elective) For AY 2017 Curriculum StudentsField Research Project2 or 4 credits(Own college: Major Education Subject,Other college: Other College Subjects)Regular grading(A , A, B, C, F)Semester when the program is conducted(depending on the program)10,000 - 400,00030,000 - 100,000Not includedNot includedPermitted if it is a different programPermitted if it is a different program*"Field Research Project" and "Volunteer Activities" subjects can be counted for graduation up to 8 credits each. "Internship" and"Business Internship" can be counted for graduation up to 14 credits in total. If a student earns enough of these credits to exceed themaximum credit limits, the surplus credits will be added to the "subjects not counted towards graduation" subject field.172

Study at APU6.2 Overseas Student Exchange ProgramsThe following guidelines apply to programs based on Student Exchange Agreements signedwith partner universities. The primary aim of these programs is to enable participants to takecourses in their area of specialization at a different university, giving them the maximumopportunity to broaden their knowledge. These programs should be seen as an opportunity toCurriculumfurther develop study skills and research abilities acquired to date, not merely to improvelanguage ability.This section provides a general explanation of the systems and procedures for OverseasStudent exchange programs. For more information, please refer to the Overseas StudentExchange Programs page on the Off-campus Study Programs website.Course RegistrationStudent Status, Tuition Fees, and Credit Transfer during Student ExchangeStudent Exchangeor Double DegreeProgramsStudentStatusExchangeIndependently ArrangedStudy AbroadOverseas Study duringa Leave of AbsenceExchangeLeave of AbsenceAPU TuitionAPU Tuition tuition ofhost institutionCreditTransferPossiblePossibleNot PossibleExaminations and GradingTuitionScreening / administrationfee: 15,000 JPY APUmatriculation fee: 5,000 JPYper semester tuition of hostinstitutionSeminar Subjects Off-campus StudyProgramsLong-term Programs(International Exchange Programs)Other Information and Programs173

Study at APUEligibility and Requirements for Overseas Student Exchange ProgramsProgram Aims andSpecialized study at overseas partner universitiesFeaturesEligible Participants 4th – 7th semester studentsCurriculumProgram LengthExaminations and GradingCourse 2nd – 5th semester studentsGPASemester GPA of at least 2.00Cumulative GPA of at least 2.00 or higher in addition tothe host university requirements.Applicants must meet the English language proficiencyrequirements set by their chosen host university.Required English language proficiency scores differper host university and all applicants should make sureto confirm those of their chosen host university well inLanguageadvance.ProficiencyRequirement Accepted English language proficiency scores: IELTSTM,TOEFL iBT Test, ITP Test, etc.Note: Applicants who plan to take classes in the locallanguage may also be required to submit a languageproficiency test score for that language in addition to therequired English language proficiency score.Recruitment is held twice a year, one year prior to the actual programstart date.Spring departure programs: 1st round mid-April to mid-May, 2nd roundApplication Periodearly-June to late-JuneFall departure programs: 1st round mid-October to mid-November, 2ndround mid-December to early-JanuaryHost UniversitiesSeminar SubjectsOverseas universities with which APU has signed a Student Exchange AgreementDeparture DatesDeparture dates vary depending on the host universityCourse ContentCurricular courses offered at the host universityLong-term Programs(International Exchange Programs)Course Registration Students register for courses at the host universityOther Information and Programs Off-campus StudyPrograms1 semester or 1 year (2 semesters)Note: 1 year (2 semesters) of exchange may cross over in differentyear levels at APU.174Grade ReceivedT (Transfer)Timing of CreditTransferIn the semester of return to APUAccommodationUniversity dormitory, private apartment, etc.APU Tuition, housing fees, meals, living expenses, textbooks, visaPrimary Expenses application fees, round-trip transportation, overseas travel insurance,risk management system (J-TAS) fees, miscellaneous expensesNote:・ Departure dates, program length, and recruitment slots will be decided based on thebalance of incoming and outgoing exchange students, as well as each partner university'sacademic calendar.・2nd year transfer students can apply from their 4th semester onwards.・3rd year transfer students are not eligible to apply.

Study at APUScreening ProcessStudents will be selected based on a comprehensive screening of application documents,academic criteria, language proficiency test scores (IELTSTM / TOEFL ), and an interview.Interviews will be conducted only if deemed necessary following the document x. 2 months prior todepartureCourse RegistrationAfter successfully clearing APU nominates accepted students to their host university.APU internal screeningApprox. 4 months prior to Students submit application forms to their host university.departurereceive their letter of acceptance from the hostApprox. 3 months prior to Studentsuniversity, apply for a visa, apply for housing, purchasedepartureinsurance, etc.Students prepare for departure to their host country.Credit Transfer after Student ExchangeAll studentsSeminar SubjectsOff-campus StudyProgramsOther Information and ProgramsIndependently Arranged Study AbroadLong-term Programs(International Exchange Programs)・We highly recommend that APM students choose a university accredited by AACSB,EQUIS, or EPAS. APM students studying at partner universities with one or more of theseaccreditations may be able to transfer some subjects as APM major education subjects.Subjects taken at non-accredited universities may not be eligible for transfer as APM majoreducation subjects. AY 2017 Curriculum studentsExaminations and Grading・Students can transfer a maximum of 60 credits from credit-transferrable programs whileenrolled and this includes credits earned at their host university through exchange.・Students can transfer only credits for subjects offered as part of the regular curriculum attheir host university.・To transfer credits from subjects taken at their host university, students must apply to havethese subjects screened. Applications are screened by the two colleges and AcademicAffairs to evaluate if credits can be transferred. If transfer of credits is deemed possible,students must submit a Credit Transfer Request, host university transcript(s), and otherrequired documents to finalize the credit transfer.・It is not possible to transfer credits for subjects with no relation with the APU curriculum (e.g.sports / art courses).・If a host university subject is transferred under the name of a specific APU subject, it is nolonger possible to register for that subject at APU.・Credits transferred from subjects taken at the host university will be listed as "T" (transfer)on the students' academic transcript."Independently Arranged Study Abroad" does not refer to a Student Exchange Program with auniversity with which APU has signed a "Student Exchange Agreement," but instead refers to asystem where the student applies independently and is accepted to a study abroad program ata university of the student’s choice after evaluation by APU. The student's status will be set to"exchange" while they are overseas. In order to obtain this "exchange" status at APU for thistype of program, students must fulfill the following requirements:175

CurriculumStudy at APU・The classes that the student will be attending overseas must be accredited classes (theduration must be six months or more).・The course of study at the host university must be deemed academically beneficial to thestudent.・APU and the host university must agree on the student’s study abroad program.・The student must not possess a passport for the country or region of the host university. Ifthe student possesses a passport for the country or region of the host university the studentmust have received less than four years of education in that country or region after JuniorHigh School (beyond G7).* For more details please contact the Academic Office.6.3 Domestic Exchange ProgramsCourse RegistrationRitsumeikan University - Akita International University Exchange Program(1 semester or 1 year program)Examinations and GradingThrough domestic exchange programs it is possible to study at two universities: RitsumeikanUniversity (RU) and Akita International University (AIU). Unlike APU, Ritsumeikan University(RU) has nine colleges, so it is possible to deepen your knowledge in areas that are notavailable at APU. (There are actually 16 colleges; however, program participants are able toapply to nine of them.) Additionally, RU has a high percentage of students who are Japanese.On the other hand, Akita International University (AIU) offers many small classes, and classesare all held in English. In contrast to major education where you master knowledge deeply in aspecific field of expertise, their programs offer a liberal arts education where you masterdiverse perspectives that can help you make the right decisions based on the circumstances.Please choose and participate in the program that best matches your interests and where youcan enrich your experiences and deepen your studies. Details regarding application periodsetc. are available on the Domestic Exchange Program page of the Off-Campus StudyHost Universities and CollegesLong-term Programs(Domestic Exchange Programs)HostUniversities Off-campus StudyProgramsSeminar SubjectsPrograms website.CollegeCampusNumber ofStudents tobe AcceptedCollege of LawCollege of Social Sciences Kinugasa CampusCollege of International(KIC: Kyoto City,RelationsKyoto)College of LettersRitsumeikan College of EconomicsUniversity College of Science and(RU)EngineeringCollege of Sports & HealthSciencesBiwako - KusatsuCampus (BKC:Kusatsu City,Shiga)PeriodUp to 30studentsper yearSpring Departure:1 semester or1 yearFall Departure:1 semesterUp to 10studentsper yearSpring Departure:1 semester or1 yearFall Departure:1 semester or1 yearOther Information and ProgramsCollege of Policy Sciences Osaka IbarakiCollege of BusinessCampus (OIC:AdministrationIbaraki City, Osaka)176AkitaInternational College of InternationalUniversity Liberal Arts(AIU)Akita InternationalUniversity (AIU:Akita City, Akita)

Study at APUApplication Requirements・Current 3rd - 6th semester students (Applicants must be in their 4th - 7th semester at thetime of departure)・Current number of completed credits: at least the number of your previous semester 14credits・Cumulative GPA: 2.50 or aboveCurriculum・Language Requirements:RU: Sufficient Japanese Ability (ideally, have completed Advanced Japanese)AIU: TOEFL Test score of 500 or higher (TOEFL ITP Test score is acceptable)* Students are not permitted to participate in this program in the semester that they arescheduled to graduate (including Accelerated Graduation Program students).* 3rd year transfer students are not eligible to apply. Students who transferred in their 2ndCourse Registrationyear can apply from their 4th semester onwards.* Applicants to the College of Science & Engineering will be screened individually todetermine if they have the academic ability necessary to take courses in thisspecialization.Scholarships (for International Students)Examinations and GradingAPU students currently on reduced tuition will continue to receive their tuition reductions while onexchange. (Students on exchange will have their status set to "study abroad.") Students onscholarship should contact the Student Office for more information.Guidance SessionThe guidance session for students participating in fall will be held in April, and the guidancesession for students participating in spring will be held in October. Students interested in theSeminar Subjectsabove programs should attend the guidance session.Akita International University Winter Exchange ProgramUnder this program students can attend and receive credits for Akita International UniversityWinter Program subjects – courses held from January to March. The application requirementsare the same as the Akita International University Semester Exchange Program. Details will beRitsumeikan University Summer Session Exchange ProgramUnder this program students can attend and receive credit for Ritsumeikan University SummerOther Information and ProgramsSession week-long intensive courses held at the end of August to the beginning of September.Off-campus StudyProgramsFall, or 1 year).Long-term Programs(Domestic Exchange Programs)Program. It must be combined with the regular exchange program (1 semester if started in announced during the April guidance session. Students cannot participate in just the WinterDetails will be announced on the Academic Office website in mid-May. Please check p.191193 "Credit Transfer Programs for Credits Earned at Other Universities in Japan" if you wish toapply for this program.Note:Please also refer to p.81 for more information regarding the credit transfer system.177

Study at APU6.4 Double Degree ProgramsCourse RegistrationCurriculumIn the Double Degree Programs, students receive two degrees after completing two years ofstudy at APU and another two years at the host institution (a total of four years). Students mustsatisfy the graduation requirements set by both universities and thus, the subjects they cantake may be limited. Students must have a concrete study plan to be able to complete therequirements of their chosen Double Degree Program.The following shows an outline of the Double Degree Programs offered at APU. Please notethat the program contents vary depending on the host institutions. Recruitment guidancesessions for each program are held as appropriate to provide program specifics. Interestedstudents are encouraged to attend these sessions. Detailed information is available on theDouble Degree Programs page on the Off-campus Study Programs website.6.4.1 Double Degree Programs for College of Asia Pacific Studies (APS)Double Degree Program with St. Edward's University (USA)Examinations and GradingPeriod ofstudy at hostinstitutionDouble Degree ProgramsOther Information and Programs Off-campus StudyProgramsSeminar SubjectsCollege2 years[Spring enrollees] 2nd semester - 5th semester (first quarter)[Fall enrollees] 3rd semester - 6th semester (first quarter)School of Behavioral and Social Sciences (Global Studies)ApplicationperiodEarly to Mid-MarchEligibility*For departure in Fall 2022 Applicants must be 1st year undergraduate APS students enrolled in the2021 Fall semester or 2022 Spring semester Open to both Japanese-basis students and English-basis students Open

*For program details and program periods, please refer to the List of Off-campus Study Programs on the following page. *Please check the Academic Office website for the latest information. 6.1 Overview of Off-campus Study Programs Major studies Cross-cultural Career Language study Off-campus Study Programs at APU Career development through