Japanese BA

at North Central College

Japanese speakers are in high demand in international business, marketing, education, government and travel industries worldwide. Learning Japanese extends beyond language fluency building critical thinking skills that are transferable to many career fields. Individuals that can speak, read, write and understand Japanese will find that the knowledge of the Japanese language is often a priority to a potential employer over other job skills for positions they may be applying for. This program is designed to provide robust language skills along with the experiences necessary to succeed in a global work environment. At North Central College you will acquire the skills necessary to live and work in an international community. You will also gain exposure to cultural perspectives that will provide an in depth understanding of the Japanese culture and how to operate within it. Whatever you choose to do with what you learn, studying Japanese is sure to provide a wide variety of rewarding employment opportunities as a result of this in demand skill.