Accounting

Outline of the financial structure of modern business, double entry system, financial reports, major problems in corporate accounting standards, financial statement analyses, elementary auditing and legal requirements in Japan.
 

Introduction to Business Administration

This course outlines basic ideas of business administration and management. The business enterprise is considered the main subject of production, and a major creator of values and wealth in the society. The focus of this course is on management, which is required to operate such business enterprises and other organizations, first. Then we look at several sub-fields of business administration (corporation, organization, corporate strategy, innovation, small-and medium-sized enterprises, international business etc.) to see the whole picture of management.
 

Business Administration

This course looks at necessary arrangements required to achieve the organization¡Çs goal, ie. management. In this course, Focusing on basic ideas of business administration and management, we see management from the following three aspects; 1. management of organization, 2. management of organization members, 3. management of environments that surrounds the organization.
 

Business and Society in Japan

This course adopts a comparative approach to an examination of Japanese business and society. Topics to be dealt with include: attitudes and obligations in employment systems, familistic aspects of company organization, company benefits for families; welfare concepts; labor unions and paternalism, employee participation in business decision; family businesses, etc.
 

Financial Management

Planning and control of cash and fundflow, principles of capital budgeting, principles of capital procurement and financing growth of Japanese industries. Prerequisites: PRINCIPLES OF MACROECONOMICS and ACCOUNTING.
 

International Accounting

This course aims at the following objectives:-To understand integrated accounting principles adopted by multinational enterprises centering around the consolidated income statements-To compare the accounting principles of 
 

International Marketing

Focuses on the differences between traditional marketing and international marketing and discusses the theoretical framework of international marketing. International marketing activities of multinational companies, including product strategy, price strategy, distribution strategy and sales strategy, will also be analyzed.
 

Introduction to Capital Markets

In this introductory course, both theoretical and practical aspects will be covered from the viewpoints of international management and foreign direct investment theories with case studies.
 

Management of Multinational Enterprises

This course deals with the various aspects of the management of multinational enterprises. The topics in the class discussion include:-Theories of MNEs-MNEs and Nation States Interaction-MNEs Business Strategies-MNEs Management Function-Japanese MNEs and Their Behavior
 

Marketing

Marketing is one of the most important activities of the modern corporation. This consists of marketing research, product development, sales forces and channel design, advertising, and pricing.
 

Risk Management

This course is positioned as introduction to risk management, and further develops the contents of statistics at general education/foundation course levels, utilizing computers for risk calculation and risk minimization.
 

Corporate Finance

This is the introductory course to corporate finance and valuation. We especially focus on the internal cash flow of the firm (profit and loss statement), corporate financing, and corporate governance.
 

Business Organizations

Study of formal and informal organizations including the behavioral theory of the firm. Strategy and organization are studied.
 

Comprehensive Case Analysis in International Management

This course aims at providing the students with analytical skills applicable to international business management. Case presentations, team project and class discussion are assigned.
 

Corporate Accounting

Current problems in corporation finance and accounting in Japan, corporate accounting standards, auditing systems and standards, consolidated financial statements and international accounting standards. Prerequisite: ACCOUNTING .
 

Corporate Finance and Valuation

This course covers issues in corporate finance in a valuation context. Emphasis is placed on understanding the cost of capital and valuation methods such as multiples, adjusted present value, and real options.
 

Foreign Exchange Risk Management

This course is an introduction to foreign exchange related derivatives such as forwards, futures, options, and swaps.
 

Management Science

Techniques of quantitative analyses for business decisions, operations research, various models, lectures and exercises. Prerequisite: BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION.
 

Managerial Accounting

Elementary cost accounting systems, standard costs, direct costing, budget systems and financial analyses for project planning. Pre-requisite: ACCOUNTING .
 

Decision Making Theory

The focus of this course is on human needs, decision making process, and behaviors. The topics to look at in the class are the following : Why the human being decide?; Human behavior process; ¡ÆRational¡Ç decision making and individual decision making process; Decision making in negotiation in group and in organization; Conflicts; Epistemology and decision making etc.
 

Readings in International Economy and International Management

This course covers recent topics of interest in the area of economics and/or business.Please see instructor for details.
 

Strategic Management

Considers the behavior of modern firms managing their business environment. The contents are as follows: environment change, three decision areas, long-range planning, structure of business, PPM, etc.
 

Advanced Studies in Accounting

Advanced study in selected topics in accounting that are of special interest to students.
 

Advanced Studies in Business

Advanced study in selected topics in business administration that are of special interest to the students.
 

Introduction of Mathematics to Economics

This course covers basic level mathematics so as to prepare to study intermediate micro/macro economics. Topics that this course deals with are as follows: function, (basic concept of) set, limitation, differentiation, partial derivative, Lagrangean, (basic concept of) integration, (basic concept of) probability and statistics. Since examples are drawn from economics, students are highly recommended to take after PRINCIPLE OF MACROECONOMICS and PRINCIPLE OF MICROECONOMICS.
 

Mathematics for Social Sciences

This course covers linear algebra and calculus that are used in various areas of social sciences.
 

Calculus

Calculus of functions of several variables in continuation to Introduction to Calculus. Includes the concept of continuity, partial derivatives, extrema problem, multiple integrals and power series. Prerequisite: high school calculus (Mathematics III) or Introduction to Calculus. Two periods of lecture and two periods of recitation weekly.
 

Introduction to Calculus

Foundation on calculus of functions of one variable. The content of lecture is not premised on the completion of high school calculus. Two periods of lecture and two periods of recitation weekly.
 

Linear Algebra I

Introductory courses on linear algebra basic to further study in mathematics. Includes vectors, matrices, rank of a matrix, determinants, solutions of systems of linear equations, eigenvalues, eigenvectors and matrix representation of linear transformations. Two periods of lecture and two periods of recitation weekly.
 

Vector Analysis

Vector calculus. Includes derivation of vector-valued functions, line and surface integrals, theorem of Stokes, theorem of Gauss and potential fields. One period of lecture and two periods of recitation weekly. Prerequisite: Calculus.
 

Function Theory of One Complex Variable

Calculus of complex functions. Includes derivatives and integrals of functions of a complex variable, power series, calculus of residues and analytic continuation. One period of lecture and two periods of recitation weekly. Prerequisite: Calculus.
 

Theory of Differential Equations

Introduction to the theory of differential equations. Includes linear ordinary differential equations, existence theorem of solutions and eigenvalue problems. One period of lecture and two periods of recitation weekly. Prerequisite: Calculus.
 

Linear Algebra III

Further study of vector spaces, linear maps and matrices in continuation to Linear Algebra II. Includes eigenvalues, eigenvectors, diagonalization and standard form of a matrix, and quadratic forms. One period of lecture and two periods of recitation weekly. Prerequisite : Linear Algebra II.
 

Linear Algebra II

General theory of vector spaces in continuation to Linear Algebra I. Includes the concepts of general vector spaces, linear independence, linear transformations and their matrix representations, and vector spaces with metric. One period of lecture and two periods of recitation weekly. Prerequisite : Linear Algebra I.
 

Studies in Psychology of Organization Development

Organizations are products of human activities. They can be highly developed but can also be fragile and easily destroyed or can self-destroy. Since organizational dynamics work beyond the power of the individual, individuals often feel a sense of helplessness in the face of organizational change or they neglect preparing for the dynamic process associated with change. The aim of this course is to search for new ways of developing creative organizations in line with individual growth through scrutinizing methods and techniques of coaching and consultation for business executives and through the use of organizational development workshops.
(Offered Alternate Years)

Senior Thesis

Senior students, under the guidance of an advisor, will select a subject related to their major and prepare a senior thesis. The final product should represent the efforts of one year of sustained and rigorous thinking, research, and writing. Required of all students in their senior year.