It is our philosophy to create an environment in which people can learn from one another and in turn participate in creating a dynamic society.
Corporate Profile
| Corporate name | Waseda University International Corporation |
|---|---|
| Founded | August 2, 2004 |
| President | Tatsuya Ito |
| Address | Waseda Ekimae Building 5 Babashita-cho, Shinjyuku-ku, Tokyo 162-0045 Japan |
| Staff | 240 employees (As of Apr 2011) |
| Capital | 250 million yen |
| Shareholders | Waseda University Group Holdings Inc.、Dai Nippon Printing Co., Ltd.、Towa Engineering Corporation、Panasonic System Solutions Japan Co., Ltd. 、The Bank of Tokyo- Mitsubishi UFJ, Ltd. 、Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation |
| Sales | 3.4 billion yen (Jan 2010 to Dec 2010) |
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| Board Members | President: Tatsuya Ito (Manager, General Affairs Division, Waseda University) |
| Description of Business | We provide solutions and consulting services ranging from university administrative services, systems development, teaching material and curriculum development and alumni data administration. We share our accumulated knowledge and accomplishments from these services with society. |
Corporate Philosophy
We aim to support people from around the world who have a need to study, along with those who want to foster learning. We aim to support continued development throughout peoples’ lifetimes.
It is our intention to provide various opportunities to bring together people looking to learn and people wanting to support learning. By doing this, we strive to contribute to a society in which individuals can develop and enhance themselves.
We respect the importance of academics and aspire to combine this respect with research to promote the development of communication.
It is our vision that through the utilization of knowledge and through the application of progressive ideas, we can create a global learning environment.
The greatest strength of our company lies in the wealth of knowledge and skills accumulated through the services we provide Waseda University. These services are in the form of information systems, international services and services for society. This knowledge combined with an international staff allows us to have a diverse and flexible business culture.
Our company strengths derive from our experience and ability in providing support for teaching staff and students alike; in administering English communication classes; in planning lectures including for Waseda University’s Open College via e-learning; and in providing training programs in Japan for overseas business persons.
In addition, our company contributes globally by combining the wisdom, knowledge and progressive ideas developed in universities, societies and companies around the world. We consider the joy of learning to be a key asset of society, and we wish to share it with people regardless of status, age or nationality.
Action Agenda
- 1.To provide a learning environment where one’s own individual skills and abilities to work in a team are developed.
- 2.To provide an environment that is conducive to learning in the eyes of our customers.
- 3.To appreciate the satisfaction of our customers as though it is our own.
Access
| address | Waseda Ekimae Building 5 Babashita-cho, Shinjyuku-ku, Tokyo 162-0045 Japan |
| TEL | 03-5291-2130 FAX: 03-5291-7730 |
| info@w-int.jp | |
| URL | http://www.w-int.jp/ |
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Description of Business
University management solutions and consulting: sharing our knowledge and accomplishments with society.
We provide solutions and consulting services ranging from university administrative services, systems development, teaching material and curriculum development and alumni data administration. We share our accumulated knowledge and accomplishments from these services with society.
Information Systems
We provide support for the advancement of integrated information systems at universities. Our services include the development and management of information systems, the production of on-demand learning materials, and the management of online distance-learning courses.
System Solutions and Support
We provide systems solutions and support the increase of integrated information systems at universities in areas like IT centers by drawing on our operating experience at Waseda University.
Administrative Support for Universities
We provide integrated administrative support by standardizing university academic affairs management system and providing comprehensive support services for students and faculty staff.
Production of On-demand Learning Materials
We produce on-demand lessons through a Learning Management System and manage e-learning courses for the School of Human Sciences at Waseda University.
Internationalization
We provide training to individuals in order to become valuable human resources that possess practical business skills, language abilities and cross-cultural awareness. We offer various language education programs, support distance-learning between foreign universities, and conduct training programs for executives from overseas.
Language Education
We provide language education solutions by developing content and curricula, administering lessons, and recruiting and training our own teaching staff, such as the Tutorial English program.
Collaboration with Foreign Universities (Distance-learning)
We provide administrative support and coordinate courses taught between Waseda University and overseas universities via video-conferencing systems.
International Training
In collaboration with Waseda University, we plan and conduct training programs to meet the needs of governments and corporations internationally, mainly in China and the EU.
Services for Society
We provide face-to-face and on-demand education and training programs for individuals (adults and children), corporations, organizations and local government authorities. We offer planning and administrative services for Waseda University's Open College. Furthermore, we provide support for NPO administrations and create regional development projects.
Training and Development
We utilize the university's expertise to provide business-focused training programs, such as problem solving and negotiation skills.
QuonNet
We provide planning and administrative services to support various types of learning through our own social networking system, called QuonNet. It includes an online community related to Waseda University and supports individuals who want to continue to learn. It also provides a variety of functions to assist in the coordination and interaction of alumni groups.
NPO Administrative Support
We provide administrative support for The Accreditation Council for Practical Abilities (ACPA), Forum for On-demand Lecture Circulation (FOLC), and Waseda University Digital Campus Consortium (DCC), The Japanese Accreditation Board for Archaeological Researcher and The Union of the River.
