Global Competency Enhancement Program

(GCEP)

A C o r p o r a t e Tr a i n i n g P r o g r a m w i t h a M u l t i c u l t u r a l , M u l t i l i n g u a l E d g e

Ritsumeikan Asia Pacific University is here to Support the Creation of a Globalized Workforce

Ritsumeikan Asia Pacific University is here to Support the Creation of a Globalized Workforce

Antigua and Barbuda

Nicaragua

Tuvalu

Solomon Islands

BhutanKuwait

Armenia

Rwanda

Sierra Leone

Greece

Montenegro

SlovenijaPortugal

(Colored countries and regions show the countries that have been represented at APU (As of November, 2013))

APU: Where the World Comes to LearnSince its inception, APU has welcomed students from

133 countries and regions around the world. The international mosaic of APU’s campus provides the right environment for participants to expand their horizons and build bridges of mutual understanding.APU also has 162 full-time faculty members from 27 countries and regions around the globe.

Attend hands-on classes in

English (＊1, 2)

GCEP Overview

The GCEP program was created as a response to the growing demand for individuals who are at home in today’s rapidly globalizing business world. Through engaging in discussions with APU’s international student body, participating in classes taught by our d iverse facul ty, and broadening hor izons through l i fe in our international dormitory, we aim to encourage par t ic ipants to re-examine their way of thinking, build language and negotiation skills, develop cross-cultural understanding, and learn to adapt to new environments. The GCEP program opens the door to a career on the global stage. APU’s campus provides the multicultural environment companies need to foster the globalized human resources today’s business world demands.

▲<SALC Self-Access Learning Center>SALC is an indoor space where students can engage in independent language study according to their particular goals. There are spaces for users to practice their speaking and reading, practice pronunciation, or study for proficiency tests. Guidance on language learning is also provided.

▲<Learning Commons>In the Learning Commons (the APU library), we encourage learning in all forms. APU has created a common space where students can engage in lively discussions and prepare for presentations on the 1st floor, and a space for quiet individual study on the 2nd floor.

▲<AP House>There are 1,300 people from all over the world l iv ing together in our international dormitory, AP House. In this global village, participants interact with students of different cultural, linguistic, and religious backgrounds, helping them to develop their cross-cultural understanding and ability to adapt to new environments.

(*2) Participants with lower English abilities may also take classes in Japanese.

Build Practical Language Skills

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(*1) Classes offered through APU’s Non-Degree Education program. APU places a strong emphasis on lifelong learning and on offering educational opportunities to the general public. Adult learners are offered a range of opportunities to study specific subjects and receive credits.

(*3) ALL (Active Language Learning) aims to develop practical language skills by offering one-on-one support from a team of TAs (teaching assistants) chosen from among our international graduate and undergraduate students.

YOKOYAMA Kenji

Dean, Graduate School of Management

Dean, College of International Management

■Programs are offered in 2 or 4 month modules

Global Competency Enhancement Program (GCEP)

Gain cross-cultural experiences in

our international dormitory, AP

House

GCEPFeaturesOffering a wide range of programs to suit your corporation’s

needs

Develop negotiation skills, adaptability to new environments, and

cross-cultural understanding

Re-Examination of Values

“Improve communication skills through dialogue”“Develop cross-cultural understanding for the

business world”

“Leads participants to change how they view the world and foreign

languages”

“Prepares participants for the globalized

workplace”

“Language acquisition as a tool for communication”

Improve language skills with

ALL (＊3)

GCEP helps to foster capable individuals who can adapt to a globalized business environment.

GCEP: Introducing Our Programs

~Acquire New Knowledge and Language Tools While Deepening Cultural Understanding

Ⅰ

Program Features

Period Class Time Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday

<Sample Timetable: 1 Quarter (2 months), 10 credits (EA/EB = Class held in English) + English Conversation>■ Languages Other Than English

ALL(Indonesian)

ALL(Filipino)

ALL(Indian)

Principles ofMarketing EA

Principles of Marketing EA

Business EthicsEB

HospitalityMarketing EA

Business EthicsEB

BrandManagement EB

StrategicManagement EA

StrategicManagement EA

HospitalityMarketing EA

BrandManagement EB

8:45-10:20

10:35-12:10

12:25-14:00

14:15-15:50

16:05-17:40

17:55-19:30

1

2

3

4

5

6

We also of fer customized intensive language programs to locally-based personnel (*offered in 4 month terms)Classes are of fered for 6 languages (Chinese, Korean, Tha i, Ma lay/ Indones ian, Spanish, and Vietnamese)

*Classes for which there is not suf ficient demand may not be available. Please contact APU for details.

ReportWriting

GroupWork

GroupWork

ReportWriting

ReportWriting

Training for Newly Hired Employees■Gain motivation to acquire language skills■Cultivate a multi-faceted perspective through coming into contact with

a wide array of international viewpoints

Training for Mid-Level Executives■Gain knowledge of a wide range of cultural backgrounds and enhance

practical business skills for use in a global environment■Improve language skills for use in business

Pre-Departure Training for Employees Assigned Abroad■Improve language skills for use abroad■Gain business acumen through pre-departure interaction with students

from the destination country

Training for Locally Hired (Non-Japanese) Overseas Staff■Gain Japanese language ability and intercultural negotiation skills in an

environment offering multi-lingual support

GCEP: Objectives and Goals

ALL(Thai)

ALL(American)

ALL(Korean)

ALL(Vietnamese)

ALL(Chinese)

ALL(Norwegian)

ALL(Uzbekistani)

Supporting the Globalization of Corporate Human Resources

● Deve lop negot i a t i on sk i l l s , adaptab i l i t y to new environments and cross-cultural understanding through classes and life in AP House

● Put English skills to use through discussions, group work, and presentations

● Participants choose classes according to their needs (College of International Management/College of Asia Pacific Studies)

● Become comfortable with using a foreign language through frequent opportunities to speak

Our team of international lecturers welcomes you

GCEP2 Month and

4 Month Programs

① Take classes in English (group discussions, presentations, etc.)

② Put language skills to use in one-on-one sessions with multiple TAs (teaching assistants)

③ Acquire negotiation skills, adaptability to new environments and cross-cultural understanding through life in AP House, our international dormitory

2 Month English Program: Outline

Impact on Cross-Cultural Understanding over the Course of 2 Months

Ⅱ ~A Program that Puts the Focus on the Asia Pacific Region While Offering a Diversity of Perspectives

■ Strategic Management

■ Leadership and Organizational Behavior

■ Management of Technology

■ Finance

■ Business Law and Ethics

■ International Management

■ Marketing Research

■ Supply Chain Management

■ Special Studies in Development Economics

Period Class Time Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday

Finance Internat ionalManagement Finance Internat ional

Management

Leadershipand

Organizat ionalBehavior

Leadershipand

Organizat ionalBehavior

Business Lawand Ethics

Business Law and Ethics

Program Features

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2

3

4

5

6

8:45-10:20

10:35-12:10

12:25-14:00

14:15-15:50

16:05-17:40

17:55-19:30

1st Month 2nd Month

<Sample Timetable: 1 Quarter (2 months), 8 credits>

・Intercultural Development Inventory test (Pre-Program)

・Intercultural Development Inventory test (Post-Program)

＝Study periods (time to prepare for presentations, work on writing assignments, etc.)

Mid Program

Final

Improve language skills

ALL

ALL

ALL

ALL

ALL

ALLALL

● The majority of students have more than 3 years of work experience

● More than 90% of our students are f rom outside of Japan

● All classes are conducted in English● Our team of lecturers hail from both Japan and a round the wor ld, and come f rom both research and business backgrounds

GCEP-MBA 2 Month and

4 Month Programs

<1st Month>Participants absorb new experiences and sta r t to make sense of the i r environment

<2nd Month>As participants’ cross-cultural understanding deepens, they put these new skills to use, linking their studies to their own fields of concentration

Improve negotiation skills, adaptability to new env i ronments and c ross-cu l tu ra l understanding

presentation in English ① presentation in English ①

presentation in English ②presentation in English ②

<Example of Classes: >

■ Learning management, economics, and problem-solving skills was a motivating and positive experience for me. Also, I think the chance to live together with students from all over the world was helpful in breaking down some of the barriers to communication with people from other cultures.

■ There was so much going on during these two months that they are imprinted on my mind as one of the most memorable periods of my life.

■ Being able to experience the discussion and presentation based format used in the MBA classes allowed me to absorb more than I ever would have just by listening to lectures.

■ Even with my poor English abilities, APU students always made an effort to reach out to me, which really helped to give me more opportunities to practice my English. Also, living in AP House and having the Self-Activated Learning Center nearby meant that I never had to look far for someone to talk to, which I think shows what a wonderful environment this is for practicing English. This is what makes APU’s program special in my opinion: you learn in a way you never would just by sitting in a classroom on an overseas training program.

Program Structure

<Inquires>

Completion Certificates

Program Results: See what people are saying about GCEP

Semester:

Quarter:

Spring…April~JulyFall…… October~January

Spring… 1. April~May 2. June~JulyFall…… 1. October~November 2. December~January

Active Language Learning

Satisfied20%

Dissatisfied 0%Average(neither satisfied nor dissatisfied)3%

Very satisfied 77％

AP HouseAverage(neither satisfied nor dissatisfied)15%

Satisfied 42%

Very satisfied 40％

Dissatisfied 0%

Overall Program

(Participant Satisfaction)

Average(neither satisfied nor dissatisfied)5%

Satisfied 41%

Very satisfied 54％

Dissatisfied 0%

Office of the President, Ritsumeikan Asia Pacific University1-1 Jumonjibaru, Beppu, Oita, 874-8577 Japan

http://www.apu.ac.jp/home/ Email: gcep@apu.ac.jp

Ⅰ. GCEP Ⅱ. GCEP-MBA Ⅲ. Customized GCEP

Beginning in 2014, participants are awarded a Completion Certificate at the end of the program in accordance w i th the Japanese Min is t r y of Educat ion (MEXT )’s “Cer t i f icate System for Extension Programs”. Please inquire for more details.

Program Content : A t tend c lasses, exper ience l i fe in our in ternat iona l dormi tory AP House, in te ract w i th students and teachers

Past Participating Corporations

Kikkoman Corporation / NEC Corporation / Nippon Light Metal Company, Ltd. / Osaka Gas Co., Ltd. /Santen Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. / Sasebo Heavy Industries, Ltd. / Sato Holdings Corporation /Sony Corporation / Sumitomo Electric Industries, Ltd. / Yamato Transport Co., Ltd. (As of March, 2014)

Program Aim: To foster cross-cultural understanding and cooperat ion and improve language skills

Program Aim: Gain specialized knowledge and improve English skills in an English-speaking environment

Program Content: Attend graduate school classes, experience life in our international dormitory AP House

Program Requirements: A TOEFL score of 500 or above (or TOEIC score of 587 or above) is generally required

*A TOEFL score of 550 (or TOEIC score of 730) is preferable in order to facilitate class participation

*Some program dates may be unavailable due to full classes or unavailability of dormitory space*Costs differ by program. Please inquire for more details.

*We also offer a program for those who would like to earn a degree as a regular student. Please see our MBA homepage or inquire for program details and requirements. (MBA homepage: http://www.apu.ac.jp/graduate/)

Program Length: 2 months / 4 months Program Length: 2 months / 4 monthsIntensive short-term courses (a week or less) can be arranged upon request

Short-term Programs

We also offer training programs for locally hired (non-Japanese) overseas employees to develop Japanese language skills

Japanese Language Program

*Please inquire for more details

95%of

participants either

satisfied or very satisfied

82%of

participants either

satisfied or very satisfied

97%of

Participants either

satisfied or very satisfied

97%of

participants either

satisfied or very satisfied