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Graduate School


It is said that the 21st century is the Age of the Citizen. This means that the general public, not government or corporations, will play the leading role in creating the type of society in which people want to live. The Graduate Schools at SUAC educate students with the skills needed by civic leaders. The ability to build consensus while respecting diverse values and the capacity to pursue solutions.


Graduate School of Cultural Policy and Management

Policy and Management of the arts and culture for the future of creativity

In contemporary society, the arts and culture bring quality of life, vitality, and well-being to people in the community. The graduate school of SUAC offers students the knowledge and skills needed to succeed as experts and professionals in the fields of public affairs especially focusing on the arts and culture. After graduation, our students are expected to become proficient managers of cultural organizations and artistic creations, and leaders both in public and private sectors able to apply the academic skills of management and policy analysis for an ideal community.

Specialized Concentrations

  • Arts Management
  • Public Policy and Management

Graduate School of Design

Gaze firmly at society and explore new designs.

Design is deeply involved in society now, and society has expectations of beautiful solutions. Students become well-versed in issues involving people, society and the global environment and have a passion for making things. With this foundation they develop design skills from planning to practical design. Graduates enter the workforce able to meet the needs of society as professionals possessing exceptional design skills and knowledge.

Specialized Concentrations

  • Universal design
  • Design management
  • Graphic design
  • Product design
  • Information design
  • Animation and multimedia design
  • Urban and environmental design
  • Architectural and interior design