FFLC [FUKUOKA FOREIGN LANGUAGE COLLEGE]

International Business Department

International Career Course

Learn [Advanced Japanese × Practical Business Skills]
and "hit the ground running" with a globally-minded Japanese employer

This course furnishes practical business skills and a mastery of advanced Japanese to students aiming for employment in Japan. The advanced curriculum imparts an understanding of the peculiarities of Japanese business culture, teaches business manners and cross-cultural communication skills, and cultivates a level of Japanese proficiency that is sought after by Japanese companies.

Course term

2 years

Enrollment Period

Begins in April each year

Prerequisite

Japanese level around N2 or better

Attainment Goals

  1. Work for a Japanese company, in Japan or at an overseas branch
  2. Pass JLPT N1
  3. Pass Word & Excel Skill Tests (Joho Shori Gino Kentei Shiken)

Features

Lectures by industry professionals

Business people and entrepreneurs currently engaged in industry, as well as foreigners working at Japanese companies, lecture on themes such as the skills necessary to work for a Japanese company and the traits desired in foreign employees. In addition, the market research class exposes students to a breadth of business knowledge in a variety of fields.

Classes that furnish practical skills

Classes include preparation and strategies for passing the JLPT N1, the BJT (Business Japanese Proficiency Test) and the PJC (Practical Japanese Communication) Exam, while during the second year, students present results from their coursework at a Conference. Overall, the concentrated original curriculum trains individuals aiming for international careers so they can "hit the ground running," already understanding the business mind of Japanese companies and the essence of multicultural working life.

Comprehensive job-placement support system

FFLC will support you throughout your job search with advice and coaching as you write your resume, prepare for interviews, and prepare to take the SPI. Students aiming for employment with a Japanese company can consult with a specialist regarding visa issues and will be supported from every angle.

Employment offers received and exams passed by FFLC students/recent graduates

Employment offers received and exams passed by FFLC students/recent graduates

  • Ifuji Sangyo Co.,Ltd.
  • 株式会社アイ・エイ
  • 株式会社アクティバル
  • Accomo Strategic Management Co., Ltd.
  • Aspark Co., Ltd.
  • Ursa Group Co., Ltd.
  • Vintage Japan Co., Ltd.
  • H & I Management
  • M & M
  • ORJ Inc.
  • Onimaru
  • OWNDAYS Inc.
  • Sankei Planning
  • Sayu S.p.A
  • 株式会社ジール
  • Jobpale
  • 株式会社ステップス
  • Ten Point
  • Nissincorporation Co.,Ltd.
  • Nips
  • Nansei Rakuen Resort
  • 株式会社ビッグパル
  • Fukuoka Japanese School
  • Fujidelica
  • Fujiya Co., Ltd.
  • Francois Co., Ltd.
  • Prime Delica
  • Houshoku
  • 株式会社マツモトキヨシ九州販売
  • 株式会社マネジメントリサーチ
  • H. Yamamoto & Co., Ltd.
  • World Air Passenger Sercive Co., Ltd.
  • Fountain Deli Corporation
  • Hirao

Exams passed

  • JLPT N1
  • JLPT N2
  • Spreadsheet Skills Test, Pre-1st grade (Joho Shori Gino Kentei Shiken)
  • Spreadsheet Skills Test, 2nd grade (Joho Shori Gino Kentei Shiken)
  • Spreadsheet Skills Test, Pre-2nd grade (Joho Shori Gino Kentei Shiken)
  • PC Speed Qualification Exam for English Text, 1st grade
  • PC Speed Qualification Exam for English Text, 2nd grade
  • PJC (Practical Japanese Communication) Exam
  • Business Skills Test for Global Human Resources (G-ken), 2nd grade

Curriculum

Business professionals are invited to attend this conference where FFLC students present results, in Japanese, from their coursework: Business plans, issue analyses/resolutions, etc.

Each student conducts an investigation, analyzes the results and prepares a presentation in PowerPoint, developing a theme chosen during his/her coursework. The Conference is attended by business people in a variety of management roles, from Fukuoka and around the region, who represent numerous industries. Each presentation is followed by Q&A during which presenters have to "think on their feet" and trial their Japanese input/output ability.

Curriculum

Year 1 1st Semester Example Schedule

* The table can be scrolled horizontally.

Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri
1st class
90 min		 PC Introduction to Commerce PC Communication Skills English
2st class
90 min		 Business Circles Research JLPT
Preparation		 JLPT
Preparation		 Intercultural Communication Practice Business Japanese
3rd class
50 min		 Logical Thinking Career Designing Intercultural Communication SPI Preparation Business Contract Composition
  • * Morning classes: 8:50AM-1:00PM
    Afternoon classes: 1:30PM-5:40PM

Year 2 1st Semester Example Schedule

* The table can be scrolled horizontally.

Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri
1st class
90 min		 Business Management Strategy Planning International Trade Administration PC Business Communication
2st class
90 min		 Business Circles Research JLPT
Preparation		 JLPT
Preparation		 Intercultural Communication Practice PBL
（Problem Based Learning）
3rd class
50 min		 Introduction to International Relationships Risk Management PC Specialized Skills for English Conversation Career Designing
  • * Morning classes: 8:50AM-1:00PM
    Afternoon classes: 1:30PM-5:40PM