Japanese For International Business

STUDY PLAN

The Department of Japanese for International Business at Assumption University equips students with Japanese language proficiency and international business knowledge. The program focuses on communication, cultural understanding, and business etiquette, preparing graduates for multinational careers. With training in translation, negotiation, and intercultural skills, plus opportunities for internships and exchange programs, students gain practical experience. Emphasis on both Japanese and English gives graduates a strong advantage in global workplaces.

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Program Highlights 

  • A wide range of courses that students can develop their Japanese language skills from the basic level to the business level
  • Exchange programs with Japanese Universities
  • Internship programs in Thailand and Japan

Why Study Arts – Japansese ABAC ?

  • The program is designed to help students build a strong foundation in industry-specific terminology and concepts commonly used in international business. We place a strong emphasis on developing communication skills in Japanese within a business context. We offer a wide range of courses that students can develop their Japanese language skills from the basic level to the business level.
  • All courses are taught by experienced instructors who specialize in language, business and cross-cultural communication. offering you a valuable opportunity to interact with native speakers and gain cultural insight.
  • We have a wide range of engaging subjects tailored to Business Japanese, including Japanese for Tourism, Japanese for Airline business and Translation in Business Japanese.
  • You can also take advantage of our flexibly study abroad opportunities, including both short-term and long-term exchange programs in Japan, as well as a summer internship program with a Japanese company, hospitality business.
  • Our high-quality courses have produced many successful graduates over the years, equipping them with the skills and knowledge needed to thrive in global business environments.
First Year
Semester 1
Course Code Course Title Credits
BBA 1001 Business Exploration 3
BBA 1102 Data and Information Literacy 3
ELE 1001 Communicative English I 3
GE 2304 Lifestyles and Sustainability in Dynamic World 3
JA 1700 Introduction to Japanese 3
One General Education Elective Course 3
  Total 18
Semester 2
Course Code Course Title Credits
BBA 1012 Entrepreneurial Marketing 3
CA 1202 Computer Graphics for Presentation Design for Pitching 3
ELE 1002 Communicative English II 3
GL 1101 Elements of Spoken Language 3
JA 1701 Japanese I 3
One General Education Elective Course 3
  Total 18
Second Year
Semester 1
Course Code Course Title Credits
ELE 2000 Academic English 3
GE 2202 Ethics 3
GL 2101 Introduction to Language 3
GL 2102 Communication in International Business 3
JA 2701 Japanese II 3
JA 2703 Basic Reading and Writing I 3
  Total 18
Semester 2
Course Code Course Title Credits
ELE 2001 Advanced Academic English 3
GL 3104 Language, Culture, and Society 3
JA 2702 Japanese III 3
JA 2704 Basic Reading and Writing II 3
JIB 2705 Kanji Studies 3
One General Education Elective Course 3
  Total 18
Third Year
Semester 1
Course Code Course Title Credits
GE 2103 Art of Reasoning 3
JA 3722 Japanese Reading and Oral Report 3
JIB 3747 Oral Comprehension and Expression in Japanese 3
JIB 3748 Intermediate Japanese Grammar I 3
One Business Language Elective Course 3
  Total 15
Semester 2
Course Code Course Title Credits
JIB 3749 Intermediate Japanese Grammar II 3
JIB 3750 Japanese in Business Communication 3
JIB 3751 Effective Japanese Listening and Speaking 3
One Free Elective Course 3
One Business Language Elective Course 3
  Total 15
Fourth Year
Semester 1
Course Code Course Title Credits
JA 4701 Reading in Business Japanese I 3
JA 4702 Business Writing in Japanese I 3
One Free Elective Course 3
Two Business Language Elective Tracks 6
  Total 15
Semester 2
Course Code Course Title Credits
JA 4725 Translation in Business Japanese 3
JA 4726 Public Speaking in Japanese 3
One Business Language Elective Course 3
  Total 9