Fukuyama University

What you'll study

The programme is organized by course and seminar. Core and elective subjects are offered as advanced lectures (特論) and companion seminars/exercises (演習).

• Economics course: macroeconomics (special topics and seminar), microeconomics (special topics and seminar), finance (special topics and seminar), international finance (special topics and seminar), public finance/fiscal policy (special topics and seminar), economic policy (special topics and seminar), international economics (special topics and seminar), China economics (special topics and seminar), statistics (special topics and seminar), local public finance (special topics and seminar), financial institutions (special topics and seminar), European economics (special topics and seminar), social security (special topics and seminar), labour economics (special topics and seminar).
• Taxation & Accounting (Tax Accountant) and Management course: tax law (special topics and seminar), bookkeeping theory (special topics), financial statement theory (special topics), tax accounting theory (special topics), financial accounting theory (special topics), management accounting (special topics and seminar), auditing (special topics), accounting seminars, tax case studies, corporate case studies, civil law (special topics), international management (special topics and seminar), management strategy (special topics and seminar), business history (special topics and seminar), management theory (special topics and seminar), marketing (special topics and seminar), small and medium enterprise studies (special topics and seminar). Note: required courses are the seminars of the chosen specialty; special-topic lectures are selectable.
• Research seminar and thesis: students conduct supervised research with a main supervisor and two advisers; the programme provides lectures across tax law, accounting, civil law, economics and business as relevant. Faculty invite participation in regional academic meetings for presentation opportunities.

Entry requirements

The source page does not specify formal entry criteria. Prospective applicants should consult the university for academic prerequisites, application procedures and any language or professional experience expectations.

Career prospects

Graduates move into general industry roles and professional accounting/tax practices. Employer examples from the programme include corporate employers (for example, consumer goods, manufacturing, consultancy and service firms) and tax/accounting firms; listed employers from alumni careers include sales and manufacturing companies, consultancies and multiple tax accountant offices and firms that hire certified tax professionals.

Scholarships & funding angle (general)

The programme text does not list scholarships. Students should explore university scholarships, research assistantships, external fellowships and professional funding related to tax-accountant training; those targeting tax-accountant qualifications may also find employer sponsorship or part-time work in accounting firms while enrolled.