Master in Global Communication Practices

Akita International University offers a two-year master's degree in Global Communication Practices in Akita, Japan, taught entirely in English, with intake in April or September. The graduate program sits within the university's broader approach of International Liberal Arts, an educational philosophy built around specialized knowledge, cultural depth, and a global outlook. The university adopted this philosophy to prepare students for an era of deepening cross-border exchange, in which recognizing different values and worldviews, working through shared problems, and shaping one's own direction have become everyday skills rather than abstract ideals. Faculty and staff at Akita International University describe their relationship with students as an extended family, offering close support, and the school maintains small class sizes, about 18 students per class, throughout its programs. A master's program in global communication practices typically trains students in cross-cultural communication theory, media and public relations strategy, negotiation, and applied research methods, preparing them to communicate effectively across language and cultural boundaries in professional settings. Coursework in this field commonly blends seminar discussion with practical projects, such as case studies, presentations, and communication campaigns, that let students test theoretical frameworks against real organizational problems. Graduates with this kind of specialization often move into careers in international business, public relations, journalism, diplomacy, nonprofit management, and corporate communications, where the ability to bridge cultural and linguistic gaps is central to the job. Because instruction takes place in English within a Japanese university setting, students also build direct experience navigating a multicultural academic community, which reinforces the communication skills the degree is meant to develop and gives graduates a practical grounding in working across borders.