Osaka University of Economics

Since its founding in 1932, the Osaka University of Economics (OUE) has upheld the principles of"freedom and harmony" and"practical human learning."Having developed a mission statement in 2007, OUE has since strived to live up to it, with the motto: "Linking with society."In 2012, OUE will celebrate the 80th anniversary of its founding.
We pay closer and more thoughtful attention to each student. Rather than relating to them as a group, we should approach them individually. In other words, it is necessary to impart"education with love," though the word"love" may sound a little pretentious.
Japan faces an increasingly uncertain future amidst accelerating globalization. With"Dori was Tenchi two Tsuranuku"(Truth governs heaven and earth), the words of the first OUE President Dr. Iwao Kokusho, as the key phrase. OUE will pursue"education with high ideals" to develop individuals who can make meaningful contributions to the country and society in the 21st century.
OUE gives students seminar-style classes from their first to the fourth year. By providing liberal arts and specialized education in a small-group seminar setting with maximum student-faculty interaction, OUE seeks to help students gain a solid academic foundation and the practical knowledge and skills needed to function successfully as productive workers. By emphasizing seminar teaching, we provide an enjoyable and fulfilling learning experience for our students, ensuring that they develop a greater sense of attachment and pride in OUE.
It has become increasingly important for students to graduate with employable skills and knowledge. OUE provides various experience-based learning programs, including internships, fieldwork, and overseas training. Through these programs and seminars, we expect students to learn the proper manners expected of a full-fledged society member. Based on the idea of "practical human learning,"OUE seeks to cultivate in students a sound, independent personality, as well as the skills and knowledge needed for functioning effectively in the real world.
OUE has a well-established career support system for helping students build successful career paths. From the first year, we encourage students to explore their future career options. By providing career guidance and counseling in close cooperation with seminar instructors, our career services staff help students make the best possible career choice. In today's tough economic times, it is increasingly difficult for new graduates to find employment. OUE also has a good reputation for postgraduate employment. We are committed to imparting quality education, producing competent professionals who can make valuable contributions to society in various fields.
We will celebrate our 80th anniversary in 2012. However, this is but a passing point. We need to develop effective strategies from a long-term perspective, keeping the 90th and 100th anniversaries in mind, and vigorously pursue those strategies to achieve set goals. It is expected that the population of 18-year-olds will decrease rapidly from 2018. It is essential to pursue bold and outward-oriented policies instead of inward-oriented ones. OUE is an urban, midsized, multidiscipline university with a long tradition of education in economics and business administration. As stated in the third mid-term plan, our immediate objective is to become firmly established as the Kansai Region's leading university in economics and business administration.
As a four-year university with graduate schools, two research institutes, and three research centers, OUE, located in Osaka City, will promote research activities in collaboration with local businesses, industries, and communities in the Kansai region.
As we head toward the 100th anniversary in 2032, we at OUE will continue to strive toward our goal of becoming one of the nation's top universities in economics and business administration.