APU 2026 Mock Lecture Series (Winter)

College of Asia Pacific Studies (APS)
~Globalisation and International Relations~

By: Prof. Utpal Vyas
Date: November 4, 2026 (Wed.)
Time: 6:30 PM Japan Time

This class will give you an idea of what globalisation is, and how it affects international relations between countries. Globalisation is a fundamental force in the world, and despite the problems of financial crises, global pandemics, trade wars and other issues, the processes driving globalisation are not going away.

If you know what globalisation is, you can see how studying at APU will give you extra insight to face the challenges in Japan and the world.

College of International Management (APM)
~Right or Wrong? Ethical Issues in Business~

By: Prof. Xiaoling Yang
Date: November 18, 2026 (Wed.)
Time: 6:30 PM Japan Time

Is cheating ever justified? How do we determine what is right or wrong?
In this 60-minute mock lecture, we will explore the moral reasoning behind our actions through the lens of two ethical theories.

We will then apply these perspectives to real-world business situations to examine how ethical theories can help us understand and evaluate complex ethical dilemmas in business

College of Sustainability and Tourism (ST)
~What Makes an Enterprise Social?~

By: Prof. Dipendra KC
Date: Dec. 2, 2026 (Wed.)
Time: 6:30 PM Japan Time

This lecture introduces students to the concept of social entrepreneurship.
Social enterprises are increasingly using business approaches to address complex social, environmental, and governance challenges.

Students will learn four key criteria for assessing whether an initiative can be considered social entrepreneurship.
The lecture will also clarify the differences among related concepts, including social entrepreneur, social enterprise, and social innovation.