The Graduate School of Management offers a case method education focused on Japanese business and management with a strong foundation in established management techniques and opportunities for independent research. Classes are conducted entirely in English and in a multicultural environment, giving students the chance to benefit from the experiences of experts in the field and learn the skills and sensibilities required for a successful career in international business.

The Master in International Material Flow Management (IMAT) program an intensive 2-year program centered around renewable energies, zero-emissions policy and business implementation. The program is jointly managed by Ritsumeikan Asia Pacific University (APU) and the Institute of Applied Material Flow Management (IfaS), an innovative research institute of the Trier University of Applied Science located in Germany.

Many people regard the 21st century as the “Asia Pacific century” as a result of the region’s continuous and robust growth. The region’s prominence can be witnessed through its increasing political power in the G-20 and economic interdependence that facilitates steady growth.

The Asia Pacific region and the international community as a whole are facing many urgent issues which need to be addressed in order to ensure equitable development and a livable environment. The social science program offers students a curriculum which is policy-oriented and practical.