The Professional M.A. in East Asian Studies (EAS) requires a minimum of 31 units. Students normally proceed through the Professional M.A. in four semesters, completing 15 or 16 units during each year in residence. Students may choose either a Chinese or Japanese area emphasis. Most often students in the Marketing emphasis will complete their coursework by taking the courses outlined below, but in cases where these suggested classes are not available, or in instances where you and your advisors determine that a slightly different selection of courses would enhance your Plan of Study and/or better serve your academic and professional interests, substitutions may be approved. Please consult with both the DGS and your Faculty Mentor when registering for classes to ensure that the courses you have chosen will allow you to make normal and timely progress toward your degree.