The Advanced Career Course is a course that aims to prepare students for a higher level of employment or career, such as working for a reputable private company, working as a civil servant at a prefectural or city office, or even going on to graduate Osaka Sangyo University Graduate School, by challenging themselves to take proficiency exams and obtain qualifications, including the ERE (Examination for Economics and Technology) (note) and TOEIC.

(Note) The ERE (Economics Examination) is a test in which students from Faculty of Economics departments across the country compete on their understanding of economic theory, and can be likened to the economics version of TOEIC. As stated on the organizer's website, the test verifies the results of learning economics, and is therefore thought to be useful for job hunting and Osaka Sangyo University Graduate School admissions.

table of contents

1. Achievements so far
2. What's the secret to your success?
3. Senior's voice
4. Faculty Profile
5. How to get into advanced career courses?
6. Want to learn more about Advanced Career Courses?

Achievements so far

The Advanced Career Course began in earnest in 2015 and has already achieved the following results in terms of academic achievement, employment and career paths:

I. Academic Achievements

About ERE (Economics Examination)

ERE (Economics Examination) - Inter-University Competition, 4th place in the nation (2015)
ERE (Economics Examination) - Inter-University Competition, 4th place in the nation (2016)
ERE (Economics Examination) - Inter-University Competition, 4th place in the nation (2017)
ERE (Economics Examination) - Inter-University Competition, 5th place in the nation (2018)
ERE (Economics Examination) - Inter-University Competition, 3rd place nationwide (July 2019)
?Ranked 1st in the nation in the ERE (Economics Examination) Inter-University Competition (December 2019) *Inter-University Competition has been suspended since the 2020 academic year.

Top ERE individual scorers (past 8 years up to 2022)

Note: Data as of February 17, 2024

About TOEIC

If you want to get a job at a large company or go on to Osaka Sangyo University Graduate School, you will often need a score of 500 to 600 points or more. In the advanced career course, even those who were not good at English have been able to achieve high scores by continuing to take the test.

Note: *The number of times the test was taken was one at the time of the survey, so no figures could be obtained.
Note: As of February 29, 2024.

II. Employment and career outcomes

II-1 Employment

Note: The employment acceptance rate for advanced career courses is a reference value that excludes those who do not wish to work for private companies in accordance with the calculation method for the national figure.

Note: The employment acceptance rate for advanced career courses is a reference value that excludes those who do not wish to work for private companies in accordance with the calculation method for the national figure.

Note: The employment acceptance rate for advanced career courses is a reference value that excludes those who do not wish to work for private companies in accordance with the calculation method for the national figure.

II-2 About going on to graduate Osaka Sangyo University Graduate School

What's the secret to your success?

① In course-specific subjects such as macroeconomics and microeconomics, students will study highly challenging content in preparation for qualification exams such as the Economics Examination (ERE).
② Faculty members in charge of the Advanced Career Course will hold free extracurricular lectures at least twice a week for those who wish to attend. These lectures will be held not only during the lecture period, but also during long holidays such as summer vacation.
③In order to bring together highly motivated students, self-study sessions are held frequently.
④ We provide customized job-hunting and career guidance based on each student's academic achievements and aspirations. We also provide guidance from graduates and senior students who have achieved the desired employment or career path.

The above flow is illustrated below.

Senior's voice

• Point 1: The Advanced Career Course is very tough!
• Point 2: The Advanced Career Course is a very athletic course!
• Point 3: Are you willing to change yourself and take this last chance?
• Point 4: Can you work together with your colleagues to achieve your goals?
• Point 5: Can you put your studies first? Are you prepared to not make any excuses?
• ?If you are serious, you should definitely read the following!! It may be related to the selection test.

Advanced Career Course for My Youth

Yuta Taniguchi Department of Economics Faculty of Economics, Class of 2024
Employer: Keyence Corporation
(Graduated from Kyoto Prefectural Miyazu High School)

Responsibilities as a student of the course and beyond

Faculty Faculty of Economics Department of Economics Shuji Kimura, Class of 2024
Employer: Tokyo Shoko Research Co., Ltd.
(Wakayama Prefectural Naka High School)

Last chance for a big turnaround - with the best teachers and friends -

Department of Economics Faculty of Economics Yudai Suzuki, Class of 2024
Employer: Daiwa House Industry Co., Ltd.
(Nagaodani High School)

No matter what your past is, if you try your hardest, it's still not too late

Masago Nakata, Faculty of Economics Department of Economics Graduated in 2024
Employer: Suzuki Motor Corporation
(Graduated from Kochi Chuo High School)

The benefits of intimate relationships

Faculty of Economics Department of Economics　Naoma Nishitani Graduated in 2024
Place of Employment Tokyo Shoko Research Inc.
(Graduated from Kanazawa Nishi High School in Ishikawa Prefecture)

Breaking away from your past self and becoming a senior in your career

Faculty of Economics Department of Economics　Kaede Nishino 2024 Graduated
Place of Employment Shimamura Co.
(Hiroshima Prefectural Onomichi-kita High School)

Failure is a strength

Department of Economics Faculty of Economics Economics, Kisaki Yoshiwaka, Class of 2024
Employment: Ministry of Finance (Osaka Customs)
(Graduated from Osaka Prefectural Izumi High School)

Change from consciousness

Keita Inoue, Faculty of Economics Department of International Economics, Class of 2023
Employer: Ichijo Komuten Co., Ltd.
(From Tottori Prefectural Higashi High School)

Real voices from course students

Department of Economics Faculty of Economics Economics Yuri Oka / Tsubasa Yamauchi / Naoya Yamaguchi Class of 2023
Employment: The Hyakujushi Bank, Ltd./Osaka Shinkin Bank/Kita Osaka Shinkin Bank
(Kagawa Prefectural Takamatsu Nishi High School / Osaka Prefectural Hirakata High School / Kyoto Prefectural Jonan Ryoso High School)
Takasuke Nagamine, Faculty of Economics Department of International Economics, Class of 2023
Employer: Osaka Shinkin Bank
(Graduated from Osaka Sangyo University High School)

Strong bonds and true friendships built through competition

Faculty Faculty of Economics Department of International Economics Funakichi Shibata/Yoshiki Yoshikawa, Class of 2023
Employer: AEON Retail Co., Ltd. / AEON Retail Co., Ltd.
(Graduated from Osaka Sangyo University High School /Osaka Prefectural Senri Seiun High School)

Paradise or Hell?

Mitsuna Ishihara, Faculty of Economics Department of Economics Graduated in 2022
Employer: Ricoh Japan Co., Ltd.
(Graduated from Nara Prefectural Horyuji International High School)

A virtuous cycle of effort ? results ? confidence: Don't think "I can't do it"

Ryoto Obara, Faculty of Economics Department of Economics, Graduated in 2022
Employer: Teikoku Databank Ltd.
(Graduated from Osaka Prefectural Hineno High School)

Who is the course teacher?

Faculty of Economics Department of Economics　Seiwa Kida/Shingo Tang Graduated in 2022
Place of Employment ACOM Co.
(Awaji Mihara High School, Hyogo Prefecture / Kitakawachi Satsukaoka High School, Osaka Prefecture)

Inside the Sports Studies Club Advanced Career Course: Who is it for?

Faculty of Economics Department of Economics　Koki Terada Graduated in 2022
Place of Employment AIFUL Corporation
(Graduated from Kyoto Prefectural Higashi Uji High School)

Faculty Profile

Tsuyoshi Otani

Degree: Ph.D. (Economics) (Osaka University)
Position: Professor
Specialization: Labor economics, educational economics, macroeconomics
Career history: After working as a deputy chief researcher at the Japan Institute for Labour Policy and Training, an independent administrative institution under the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare, he has held his current position since April 2013.
A word of advice: Entering the advanced career course means spending four years of your life studying at university with other highly motivated students. In addition to being motivated, you need to be able to continue doing so. Strong-willed person We ask for:

* The school has received awards in the "Survey for Improving Classes" (class evaluation) in the first semester of 2017, second semester of 2018, first semester of 2019?,? ?second semester of 2019, second semester of 2020?, second semester of 2021, first semester of 2022, second semester of 2022, and first semester of 2023.

Matsumoto Soya

Degree: Ph.D. (Commerce) (Doshisha University)
Position: Lecturer
Specialization: Finance, Securities Market Theory, Microeconomics
Career history: Assistant professor at Doshisha University Faculty of Commerce, current position since April 2022
Message: In the Advanced Career Course, we value motivation and discipline. It is important to discipline yourself and continue to make efforts. Work hard with like-minded members and encourage each other to achieve your career goals.

*Has been recognized in the "Survey for Improving Classes" (class evaluation) in the second semester of 2021.

How to get into advanced career courses?

①Advanced Career Course AO Early Entrance Examination

②Public Recommendation Early Admissions [Schedule A] / Public Recommendation Late Admissions [Schedule A]

③ Post-admission selection test

The capacity is
①Advanced Career Course AO Early Entrance Exam (Capacity: approx. 5 people) + ②Public Recommendation Early Entrance Exam [Schedule A] / Public Recommendation Late Entrance Exam [Schedule A] + ③Post-Enrollment Selection Test = Approx. 50 people
It is as follows.

①For the Advanced Career Course AO Early Entrance Examination, selection will be made through a mathematics quiz (example questions here) and an interview. For more details, please see here.

②For details on the Public Recommendation Early Entrance Exam [Schedule A] and the Public Recommendation Late Entrance Exam [Schedule A], please see here for the Public Recommendation Early Entrance Exam [Schedule A] and here for the Public Recommendation Late Entrance Exam [Schedule A].

③The Post-Entrance Selection Test is a mathematics selection test that can be taken by anyone who is admitted to the Faculty of Faculty of Economics at Osaka Sangyo University (however, those who have been accepted into the Civil Service Course or Tourism Business Course cannot take it. Transfer students are also not allowed to take it), and as in previous years, it will be held within a few days of the entrance ceremony. Details will be explained to all new students Faculty of Economics on the day of the entrance ceremony, so no prior procedures are required to take the selection test. Click here for examples of questions on the selection test.

Want to learn more about Advanced Career Courses?

?We strongly recommend that you come to our open campus and talk directly with the faculty members in charge of the Advanced Career Course. We think that we can talk about things that we cannot introduce on this website alone. Of course, you are also welcome to come for consultation after your acceptance. The schedule of the open campus is here.