Holding the FY2026 University Consortium Okayama 'Chugin Financial Intelligence Course'

The Chugoku Bank, Ltd. (Okayama City, President: Sadanori Kato) will hold the FY2026 University Consortium Okayama "Chugin 'Financial Intelligence' Course".

This course was launched in 2006 for students from 16 universities in Okayama Prefecture belonging to the University Consortium Okayama, with the aim of "acquiring the ability to face money as independent consumers and citizens."

The lectures cover a wide range of themes to cultivate basic financial knowledge and judgment, and will be held as a summer intensive course (4 days). Furthermore, as part of the credit transfer system, the credits earned will be recognized as regular academic credits at the students' respective universities.

Our bank will continue to strive to improve financial literacy, supporting the foundation of a better livelihood while contributing to the development of human resources who will support the future regional economy.

1. Name University Consortium Okayama Coordinated Subject "Chugin 'Financial Intelligence' Course"

2. Period and Time Part I: September 1 (Tue) and 2 (Wed), 2026 (2 days, 1 credit) Part II: September 3 (Thu) and 4 (Fri), 2026 (2 days, 1 credit) Each day: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

3. Format In-person assembly format

4. Venue Chugoku Bank Headquarters (September 1), Chugin Ekimae Building (September 2-4), and others

5. Tuition Fee Free

6. Lecture Content A wide range of content to cultivate basic financial knowledge and judgment. * In addition to lectures on themes such as "Economy/Finance/Financial Situation," "Social Insurance/Pensions," "Asset Formation," "Loans," and "Insurance," activities like a "Chugoku Bank Headquarters Tour," a "Bank of Japan Tour," and "Special Classes by Executives" are scheduled.

7. Eligible Participants Students from the following 16 universities in Okayama Prefecture: * Okayama University, Okayama Prefectural University, Okayama Gakuin University, Okayama Shoka University, Okayama University of Science, Kawasaki Medical University, Kawasaki University of Medical Welfare, International Pacific University, Kibi International University, Kurashiki University of Science and the Arts, Kurashiki Sakuyo University, Sanyo Gakuen University, Shujitsu University, Chugoku Gakuen University, Notre Dame Seishin University, Mimasaka University (Excluding students from Okayama Professional University of Healthcare and Niimi College among the 18 universities affiliated with the University Consortium Okayama)

8. Recruitment Capacity Part I, Part II: 50 people each * If there are many applications, a lottery will be held.

9. Application Deadline June 12, 2026 (Friday) 15:00, must arrive at Okayama University Student Affairs Department * The deadline varies by university, so please inquire at the application desk of your university.

10. University Consortium Okayama Established in April 2006, this organization aims to "create attractive higher education that fits the times" and "contribute to vibrant human resources and town development" by actively utilizing the intellectual resources possessed through the cooperation and mutual assistance of higher education institutions in Okayama Prefecture, and by promoting close collaboration with local communities and industries. Specifically, 18 universities, some junior colleges, and technical colleges located in Okayama Prefecture collaborate with economic organizations such as Okayama Prefecture, local governments, and the Okayama Association of Corporate Executives (General Incorporated Association) to engage in credit transfers, recurrent education for working adults, and industry-academia-government collaboration activities.