Study in Tokyo - Business & International Relations (in English) - ISEP Exchange
PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS
• Experience the world-renowned culture of Tokyo while studying in the bustling Ikebukuro neighborhood, in the heart of Japan's capital city, with easy access to other iconic neighborhoods via Tokyo’s state-of-the-art public transportation system.
• As the capital of the third largest economy in the world, Tokyo is an ideal location to take courses in English in business and international relations alongside students from over 50 countries.
• Join a campus group to connect with the local student community – from sports to a club devoted to eating Udon – there's a little something for everyone to enjoy at TIU!
• Enjoy the modern conveniences of Tokyo by taking a weekend trip to the countryside on a bullet train or digging into conveyor belt sushi with your new group of international friends.
LIFE ABROAD
Enjoy the dynamic energy of Tokyo while living in Ikebukuro, a central neighborhood that offers quick access to public transportation, popular shopping centers, and delicious restaurants.
LIVE
Live in a single room in a suite-style apartment off-campus alongside local and other international students at TIU. Enjoy amenities such as a shared kitchen, laundry facilities, and access to resident staff to help you acclimate to life in Japan.
DINE
Explore the dining options both on and off campus at TIU, including two international-themed cafeterias, a Starbucks, nearby restaurants, supermarkets, and food trucks. Enjoy staple Japanese dishes like miso soup or seafood, with options to satisfy all your tastebuds. Grocery stores within a 15-minute walk make it easy to stock up on essentials, and you can utilize the kitchenette in your dorm—complete with a drop-in stove, microwave, and fridge—to cook meals whenever you like. If you are participating on an ISEP Exchange, you will receive a one-time 28000 JPY meal stipend.
EXPERIENCE
Join optional field trips, including a three-day trip to famous sites in Kyoto and other sites in the Kansai Area. Past field trips have included activities such as tea ceremonies on a local farm, Japanese drumming experiences, and hands-on pottery making classes in the traditional Japanese art style. Attend events throughout the semester, such as a welcome party and a university festival, or use weekends to plan your own adventures, from climbing Mount Fuji to attending cosplay conventions.
EXPLORE
Explore Japan’s natural and small-town beauty by bullet train, with access to national parks, scenic lakes, hot springs, theme parks, and the Yoshida Trail, the most popular hiking route on Mount Fuji. In Tokyo, experience the city after dark in Shibuya’s lively nightlife scene or explore Harajuku’s eclectic, youthful culture filled with streetwear fashion and elaborate cosplay.
THRIVE
Acclimate with the support of on-campus counseling services for your mental health needs, with two days per week of English language services. Enjoy access to gyms to maintain your physical wellbeing.
What We Love About TIU
We love that TIU hosts a vibrant community of 1,300 international students each semester and offers meaningful ways for you to connect. You’ll feel welcomed from the start of the program by being paired with a Peer Assistant to serve as your buddy to plan activities for you to do together throughout the semester.
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For ISEP Direct Students
This program is popular and may reach capacity before the priority deadline. ISEP will close this program’s application once the maximum number of students have applied. To be considered, your home coordinator must first approve your application in the ISEP Portal. We strongly recommend applying early for the best chance of securing your spot.
Course Description
TIU’s E-Track (English Track) program is an exciting opportunity to study Business Economics, Digital Business and Innovation, or International Relations with renowned professors from around the world in English. Combine some of these classes with Japanese language classes to experience both the modern and traditional sides of Japan. Below are examples of popular classes students have taken in the past.
Credits Earned
Students who complete the program in good standing can expect to earn 12-16 credits which ISEP recommends is the equivalent of 12-16 U.S. Credit Hours. Each course is usually worth 4 credits. Some language classes may be worth up to 8 credits.
If you use financial aid, please speak with a qualified financial aid advisor to understand your academic obligations and the requirements for using financial aid.
Sample Classes Available:
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Business |
Digital Business Innovation |
International/Global Studies |
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Consumer |
Mobile Technologies, IoT, & Business Apps |
Chinese Politics in Comparative Perspective |
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Macroeconomics |
Text Mining & Deep Learning |
International Relations of South Asia |
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Leadership, Creativity, and Organizational Renewal |
Web & Mobile Technology |
Japanese Society |
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Human Resources Management |
Big Data & Analytics |
War and Peace in East Asia |
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Financial Accounting |
Technology, Innovation, & Entrepreneurship |
Critical Approaches to Development Politics |
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Marketing Strategy |
Social Media & Business |
International Relations of Asia Pacific |
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International Business |
Mining Unstructured Data |
Japanese Politics in Perspective |
For detailed instructions on how to search for all available courses, please click on the "other academic conditions" dropdown link below.
Academics
Other Academic Conditions
Students can choose from any of the classes offered in the 3 E-Track (English Track) programs: Business Economics, International Relations, Digital Business and Innovation. Business-related courses may be competitive. Students should be prepared with several back-up classes. These classes will be in English. Students with JLPT N2 level or higher can also choose other program courses in Japanese. More information can be found on the TIU website.
Please use the link here to search for syllabi. Note that the website goes down for maintenance daily from between 2:00-5:00 JST. (You can convert this to your local time using this website.) You can also use this course list as a resource.
Students can also choose to take Japanese language classes through the Japanese Language Institute (JLI). The JLI has established tiered classes for TIU's Japanese language program to ensure that each student is enrolled in the level that is most suited to their individual needs. Currently, there are roughly 20 instructors within the JLI which allows TIU to maintain small classes and one-on-one tutoring if needed.
Graduate students cannot take undergraduate courses, and undergraduate students cannot take graduate courses.
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