Overview
In addition to providing skills in understanding, speaking, reading, and writing Japanese, the major provides a greater understanding of Japanese culture and civilization and prepares students for greater international and domestic career opportunities. Given the multi-national nature of the business world today, fluency in a foreign language, such as Japanese, increases an individualʼs marketability and value in the areas of banking, consular and junior foreign service, education, import/export business, international business, international relations, medicine, nursing, overseas employment, police work, social security, translating/ interpreting services, and social services.
Specific career opportunities include attache, counselor, diplomatic officer, immigration inspector, foreign advertising sales representative, journalist, teacher/professor, and tour guide.
