International College of Liberal Arts
JAPAN
About International College of Liberal Arts
The International College of Liberal Arts (iCLA) is a four- year, American style liberal arts college where the primary language of instruction is English. Students can choose from a wide array of courses as part of an innovative curriculum which leads to a bachelor’s degree in International Liberal Arts. Just 90 minutes west of Tokyo, iCLA combines a multi-cultural learning environment with a beautifully traditional Japanese setting in the shadow of Mt Fuji. iCLA offers students the unique opportunity to immerse themselves in the very essence of Japanese culture, whilst acquiring a contemporary and globally relevant education at our state of the art facilities. Visit the school page to know more…
Major Courses for Easy Entry
Best advised you choose any course within these major areas of study as it will help prepare you for the job demands in the global market of our world today. See list of courses for Undergraduate programs if your choice of course is not listed among the selected courses for major entry.
Undergraduate Programs
“iCLA’s Data Science major aims to equip students with skills that will be increasingly essential skills in our 21st century. Within the context of a liberal arts education, Data Science transcends technicalities, nurturing critical thinking and problem-solving capabilities. The study of Data Science acts as a unifying force, bridging diverse disciplines and offering an interdisciplinary lens to approach real-world challenges. The curriculum of iCLA’s Data Science major has been carefully crafted to address the growing demand for professionals well-versed in data analytics while emphasizing ethical considerations in data utilization. We integrate Data Analytics techniques with Domain Knowledge, offering distinct pathways in Data Science for Finance, Data Science for Psychology, and Data Science for Political Economy.”
“Within the major of Global Business and Economics our pathways allow you to give your studies a focus on Finance, International Business or Economics. All three pathways are embedded in a liberal arts approach that stresses taking a humane point of view, criticality, social responsibility and intellectual depth. You will take a number of introductory courses in both business and economics, so as to acquire a good grounding in basic theory and knowledge of the real world, before you go on to build, with much flexibility, a major most suited to your individual interests and possible career inclinations.”
“This course addresses some of the fundamental problems facing human society. Questions concerning government policies aimed at achieving economic stability and growth, the gap between the rich and poor, the role of NGOs to affect social and political change, the relations between countries, the crisis of our democratic institutions, and the path to world peace are all on the research agenda of contemporary political scientists.”
“Our Psychology program breaks conventional boundaries by adopting an interdisciplinary approach. It seamlessly integrates insights from diverse fields such as neuroscience, data science, humanities, and social sciences. This structure not only enriches the study of human behavior but also fosters versatile thinkers, adept at bridging disciplines and innovating in their respective fields. We believe that education in this field is crucial in fostering a compassionate, empathetic society that can better understand and address mental health concerns.”
Please Note: International College of Liberal Arts do not require a proof of Japanese language skills as all Undergraduate Programs are primarily in English else you want to study Japanese language as a course. Although the school curriculum made provision for Japanese language learning as you study your choice of course. Regardless, during the online application process, there will be a 20mins interview conducted as part of the requirement needed by your admission advisor before deciding on your application.