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Features of Faculty of Regional Policy
- “City Planning” implemented with foundation in fieldwork
Several departments have been gathered with the keyword “Region”. The “Force of Regional
Cooperation” is fostered through five specialized courses which are based on law
(administrative and political science) and economics. Studies are not limited to the classroom,
but instead involve fieldwork in which students visit various areas in the Tokai Region where
they investigate and analyze problem points of the region. This is a chance for students to be
involved with actual “city planning”.
- Studying both global and local
Many problems which modern society faces, including the environment, welfare and health, are
shared around the world. Students learn the ideological and political trends of each country as
well as new concepts regarding such problems. With a global vision, we aim to establish a
“Tokai-Studies” which utilizes our location, and conduct research which is possible
in this region where industries developed. Through these studies, students foster a global yet
local perspective.
- Measures for fostering eagerness for public service and comprehensive exam preparation
For students aiming to become public servants, we have increased the opportunities to study
various political issues and agendas which each municipality is currently undertaking.
We aim to foster an eagerness to “work for the people”, and increase the student’s enthusiasm.
Courses are also interlinked with exam preparation seminars held on campus to prepare students
for actual public servant examinations, and allow us to turn out outstanding public servants.
Department of Regional Policy:
Public Policy Course
Students study the mechanism and policies of public institutions such as local
governments from various perspectives such as law, economics and sociology,
and learn the process from the planning to implementation of policies.
By experiencing this process through practice, we foster professionals who can find problems and propose resolutions.
Regional Industry Course
This course covers economics and logistics systems, the history of industries which
support the local economy, the logic of industry location and accumulation,
the marketing theory, labor and employment strategies of international companies in the region,
and the collaboration of corporations and region. Through these studies students foster the
ability to be active in the promotion of new businesses and local industries, and in international development.
City Planning Course
Students study the basics of cities, midlands and mountains areas, and learn the methods of
consensus building and workshop techniques. Working as a team, students perform field
investigations as a team, and conduct field tests as a member of a public entity or NPO.
This course intends to educate professionals who can take on the community and plan cities.
Local Culture Course
Students take a look at the significance of local culture, the focus of the community’s pride
and passion. The culture is analyzed from various aspects including history, anthropology,
folklore, theory of tourism, linguistics and theory of cross-cultures. This course aims to
cultivate professionals who can create a new culture to respond to changes in globalization and lifestyles.
Health and Sports Course
Students study the current situation and challenges of health and sports policies in Japan and local
governments. At the same time, they learn sports science technologies, as well as acquire sports
industry marketing and management skills. Graduates go on to work in sports promoting areas which
lead to a healthy and active community.
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