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Graduate School of Economics and Business Administration at Hokkaido University

Entrance Examinations for Undergraduate Program

AO(AdmissionsOffice) Entrance Exam

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The Faculty of Economics and Business Administration of Hokkaido University offers information on “educational content” and “desirable student qualities.” Please have your goal clarified and a clear understanding of campus life before applying.
Applicant screening does not include a written examination. In the 1st Screening, the motivation, aptitude, and scholastic ability of the applicant are evaluated based on a letter of self-recommendation, an individual evaluation, a school report, and activity records.
In the 2nd Screening, the applicant’s level of ability and personality are evaluated through an essay and an interview.
We seek the following qualities in our students:
(type 1) the ability to think, comprehend, and express oneself, and possession of the basic academic ability necessary to learn at our faculty.
(type 2) the ability to take up themes in learning and life; past achievements in physical and cultural activities.
(type 3) the ability to be a leader in the student-body, previous extracurricular and volunteer activities.
(type 4) the ability to think in a multifaceted manner, regardless of whether a liberal-arts or science-oriented curriculum was taken in high school.
General Entrance Exam

1st term schedule: number of admissions : 160
Applicants who have taken 6 subjects in the University Testing Center Exam, a standardized preliminary exam for university admission, are required to take the following exams for assessment of basic scholastic proficiency: Japanese, Math and Foreign Language.
2nd term schedule: number of admissions : 20
Applicants who have taken 6 subjects in the University Testing Center Exam, are required to write a short essay to assess their knowledge of the liberal arts and social sciences and their ability to comprehend academic papers, to use logical thinking when studying economics and business administration, and to write academically.

APU, course, Graduate School of Economics and Business Administration, Innovation & Technology Management, MBA, Hokkaido University,

Undergraduate Course (2 Departments: 5 Subjects)
1. Economics (3 Subjects)
Economic Theory
Economic History
Applied Economics
2. Business Administration (2 Subjects)
Business Administration
Management Information

3310: Management Accounting
Winter H.Nakamura
This course covers fundamental level of management accounting theories and techniques for undergraduate students.

Admissions

- Requirements
Full-time Programme: HKU MBA in partnerships with London Business School and Columbia Business School/ HKU MBA in China business concentration:

1. Recognised undergraduate degree
2. Satisfactory GMAT score
3. Minimum TOEFL 550 (paper based)/ 213 (computer based)/ 80 (Internet based) or IELTS band 6.0, with no subtest lower than 5.5
4. Around three years of full-time work experience (as at July 2009)

Part-time Programme:

1. Recognised undergraduate degree
2. Satisfactory GMAT score
3. Minimum TOEFL 550 (paper based)/ 213 (computer based)/ 80 (Internet based) or IELTS band 6.0, with no subtest lower than 5.5
4. Around three years of full-time work experience (as at September 2009)

The Undergraduate Program

Faculty of Economics

Economics and Development Studies Department
Accounting Department
Management Department

The University of Hong Kong
Bachelor of Business Administration (Law) [BBA(Law)] {in conjunction with LLB}

Offered in collaboration with the Department of Law, BBA(Law)/LLB is a five-year*, double-degree programme designed for students who are interested in the dynamic worlds of business administration and the legal profession. The programme provides an extensive education, which gives students a great deal of flexibility in their career choices.

After completing the first three years of study successfully, students will receive the BBA(Law) degree. The remaining two optional years of study enables them to obtain the Bachelor of Laws (LLB) degree, which is the basic requirement needed to pursue a career in law. Graduates who have obtained the LLB degree can be eligible for admission to courses leading to the Postgraduate Certificate in Laws (PCLL) provided that they have fulfilled relevant admission requirements.

*Subject to the University approval, BBA(Law)/LLB will become a five-year programme from 2004-05 onwards. The fourth and fifth years of this double-degree programme will operate on a self-financing basis, and the fees are therefore slightly higher than the usual undergraduate fees. Those requiring financial assistance can apply for non-means tested loans, repayable at an interest rate to be determined by the Government. There are no additional requirements for admission to the fourth year other than having satisfactorily completed the BBA(Law).

The University of Hong Kong

Bachelor of Business Administration (Information Systems)

[BBA(IS)] {in conjunction with BEng(CS)}*

Jointly offered by the School of Business and the Department of Computer Science in the Faculty of Engineering, this is a four-year, double-degree programme. The BBA(IS)/BEng(CS) programme aims to train information technology (IT) specialists and the managers of tomorrow by blending two strategic disciplines into a single programme for the bright and highly motivated. It provides both IT and essential business training to give students a unique edge in their quest for business success.

After successfully completing the first three years of study, students will be awarded a BBA(IS) degree. After an additional fourth year, they will obtain the Bachelor of Engineering in Computer Science [BEng(CS)] degree.

*Please note that the fourth year of this double-degree programme operates on a self-financing basis, and the fees are therefore slightly higher than the usual undergraduate fees. Those requiring financial assistance can apply for non-means tested loans, repayable at an interest rate to be determined by the Government.
Admission Requirements

For admission to the programme, applicants are required to satisfy the following requirements in addition to the University Entrance Requirements:

University of Guam

General Education Component

Students are required to complete fifty-five (55) semester credit hours selected from the University’s General Education Requirements, as found in the Undergraduate Catalog.

The General Education philosophy states, “While courses in one’s major field prepare a student for success in a chosen profession, the General Education program helps prepare one for success in life.” These courses are important to the BBA degree program, particularly in the areas of essential skills, global and regional studies, modern language and the diversity of society. When all BBA degree program components are taken into consideration, approximately fifty percent (50%) are from non-business coursework.

While there are many choices among the General Education courses offered, it is strongly recommended that BBA students include the following courses during their first year of study (note: BA130 and BA110 are prerequisites to several required BBA Foundation courses):
Suggested General Education Courses
BA110
Freshman Composition
Freshman Composition
Fundamentals of Communications
Finite Mathematics
Intro. to Computer Operations
Principles of Economics
English Writing
English Writing
Communications
Mathematics
Statistics/ Computer
Individual & Society

The School intends that its students achieve the following learning outcomes from the General Education Component. Successful students will:
Complete the General Education Program, an important step toward a well-rounded education
Demonstrate essential skills sufficient to communicate clearly and effectively, use information technology for business purposes, and apply conceptual reasoning and quantitative analysis
Understand diversity, as displayed by the knowledge of other languages, cultures and regions. Know the political, social and economic environments in which businesses operate
Take subjects that will contribute to life-long learning in their personal lives and careers.

University of Guam

Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA)

The Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) degree program is designed to prepare undergraduate students from Guam and the Asia-Pacific region to assume professional business positions in the private and public sectors. Students who pursue this degree program may design a course of study that leads to the BBA degree with a concentration in one of the following areas: Finance and Economics, Marketing, International Tourism and Hospitality Management. A custom-designed concentration is also permitted with the approval of the School of Business and Public Administration advisor and Administrative Chair.
The School of Business and Public Administration has designed its program to achieve the following objectives. The successful student will:
Have the knowledge and skills to understand the business world, achieve success in their careers and be prepared for subsequent graduate work.
Earn a degree that stresses fundamental business skills, emphasizes a general management perspective and ensures basic levels of literacy, knowledge and technical competency.

In conjunction with business leaders from the region, the School has developed a curriculum and learning outcomes that contain the qualities vital for personal and professional success. The curriculum is integrated with the University’s General Education requirements. The business curriculum and activities of the School do not stop at the walls of the University. The School, its students and alumni set the stage for lifelong learning and growth through student internship programs, membership in student and business organizations, community and university service, and applied research and consulting. To receive the BBA degree, students complete one hundred and twenty-four (124) semester credit hours.

University of Guam

Admission Requirements Master of Public Administration (MPA)

In order to apply for admission to the Master of Public Administration (MPA) Program, applicants must forward the following materials to the Dean, Graduate School and Research:
Transcripts of all undergraduate work;
Two letters of recommendation; and
Official Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT) OR Graduate Record Examination (GRE) scores.
A prospective candidate for the MPA program may hold a bachelor’s degree in any field. It is not necessary that the bachelor’s degree be in public ../administration. To be admitted to the MPA program, a candidate must meet the following requirements:
Acceptance to the Graduate School;
A total combined GMAT/GRE score of at least 400/900; or
An overall grade point average (GPA) of at least 3.0 (on a 4-point scale) in the last two years (62 hrs.) of college work.