The "Double Degree Program" is a program that allows students enrolled in a designated faculty at both Chiba University of Commerce and Shanghai Lixin University of Accounting and Finance (hereinafter referred to as Lixin University) in China to complete the required credits for graduation at each university over a four-year period and obtain a degree from both institutions.
In this program, students will study at Risshin Gakuin for about one year during a designated period, and in addition to the regular courses at their faculty, they will also enroll in the "Study Course" Japan-China Study Institute to acquire language skills and basic knowledge in preparation for studying abroad, and will receive the necessary academic guidance until they graduate from Risshin Gakuin after studying abroad. All of these studies are called the "Double Degree Program."
To participate in this program, students must pass a selection test held in July of their first year and complete the required procedures. After completing the procedures, students will be registered as Risshin Gakuin students, and will become Risshin Gakuin students while also being students of our university.
The double degree system is a method of study and obtaining a graduation qualification that is spreading across borders among major universities around the world. Our university started this system in cooperation with Risshin Gakuin, with which we already have a close cooperative relationship. Studying at both universities and holding degrees from both universities is proof of being a talented person who is familiar with the cultures, social circumstances, and languages of each university and can be active internationally.
Flow from admission to degree acquisition
*Dates and times may be subject to change depending on the situation.
Regarding taking classes at our university
In order to fulfill the graduation requirements of your faculty, you will follow the same schedule as other students to register for classes and earn credits.
In addition, since the classes you take while studying at Risshin Gakuin are conducted in Chinese, you will need to study Chinese. To study Chinese, you will need to take courses offered by each faculty as well as Chinese language courses offered by Japan-China Study Institute.
Further details will be explained separately during on-campus guidance sessions, etc.
About Studying at Shanghai Lixin University of Accounting and Finance
Students will study abroad at Risshin Gakuin for approximately one year between their second and third years at our university, taking courses designated by Risshin Gakuin and aiming to earn credits.
Of course, when studying abroad, you will be taking Chinese language classes, so obtaining HSK Level 4 is a prerequisite for studying abroad.
Detailed procedures and explanations regarding studying abroad will be provided during a guidance session in the spring semester of the second year prior to the study abroad.
- Period: March to July 2024
2022 enrollment (9th batch): 8 students Faculty of Global Studies - March 2024 - January 2025
2022 enrollment (9th batch): Faculty of Commerce and Business Administration 1 student
Graduation Thesis (8th batch)
On February 6th, a graduation thesis presentation session was held for the "Double Degree Program," which aims to earn degrees from universities in both Japan and China.
The nine students in the eighth batch (enrolled in 2021) were enrolled in Japan-China Study Institute 's "Study Course" in addition to the regular undergraduate curriculum, where they learned Chinese language, Chinese affairs, and knowledge related to specialized subjects. After completing their online study abroad period from March to December of their third year, they compiled the results of their graduation research into a thesis and gave a presentation in Chinese.
Thesis Topic
- "Regarding the implementation of gambling industry related tourism"
Rin Kikawa, 4th year, Faculty of Commerce and Business Administration - "Factors of change in tourists visiting Japan using gravity model analysis"
Aimi Hosokawa, 4th year Faculty of Global Studies - "Research into New Urban Centers as Workplaces"
Miku Tanigawa (graduated from Chihaya High School), 4th year Faculty of Global Studies - "The Current State and Issues of Nursing Homes in Japan and China due to the Aging Society" by Shiosuke Nishida, 4th year Faculty of Global Studies (graduated from the university's affiliated high school)
- "Challenges and Solutions for Food Manufacturers Expanding Their Business in the Philippines"
Ayano Ohashi (4th year, Faculty of Global Studies, Ichihara Yawata High School) - "Competitive Advantage of Global Niche Companies"
Miki Kikuchi (graduated from Mizusawa Commercial High School), fourth-year Faculty of Global Studies - "The Development of Third-Party Payment Services in China and the Outlook for the Digital Economy"
Tadashi Iwashita, 4th year, Faculty of Commerce and Business Administration (graduated from Tachibana High School, Tokyo)
Studying at our university after studying abroad
When you study abroad at Risshin Gakuin, you will study subjects designated by each faculty and department, and the credits you earn will be recognized as specialized subjects for your faculty or department and will be added to the number of credits you need to graduate from our university.
This credit will be accredited by our university after you have completed your study abroad. Please check with your faculty when you return to Japan regarding your studies at our university after studying abroad. In addition, as a graduation requirement for Risshin Gakuin, you will be required to complete an 8-week work experience and write a report. Please check the details at the information session after you have completed your study abroad.