Department of Economics

Economics is the study of the mechanisms behind various economic activities. These activities range from the behavior of consumers and companies involved in goods and services, the role of the government and what makes an effective economic policy, to economic relations with foreign countries. Economics is a global discipline, the study of which teaches logical thinking and analytical ability that enable us to explain current societal issues from a scientific viewpoint. Our Department of Economics ensures that its graduates are equipped with an understanding of economic theory and the ability to put it into practice, skills which are highly sought after in the business world.

In our special regional lecture series we invite top business executives and others currently enjoying success in the Chugoku and Shikoku regions to participate as guest lecturers. By hearing about their experiences of issues and initiatives present in different fields, our students are able to study the reality of each industry and the trends at the cutting edge of business, and enhance their thinking about the current and future local economic situation.

The number of companies establishing manufacturing bases abroad in Asia and elsewhere is increasing. Hiroshima is itself an international city, host to many visitors from overseas. Against this background, we offer a curriculum in which our students can naturally be exposed to English in order for them to gain practical English communication abilities. We aim to foster graduates who can interact and engage with foreign businesses and foreigners.