Completion Requirements・Specializations・Subjects
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23AY 2023 Curriculum
- Students who enrolled as new students in 2023 April or Later.
Contents
Completion Requirements
| No. | |
|---|---|
| 1 | Enroll for at least 2 years* |
| 2 | Complete at least 44 credits including the requirements listed below |
| 3 | Complete and have approved a Research Project, having received the necessary research supervision |
*Accelerated Programs available, details here
Credit Requirements for Completion
The GSM completion requirements are summarized below. Please check the GSM Subject List below for the category in which each class falls.
| Subject Type | Minimum Required Credits | Credit Rules |
|---|---|---|
| Required Subjects | 26 | -- |
| Elective Subjects | 8 | Students should register for subjects related to their chosen Specialization*. Any credits earned from Elective Subjects exceeding the minimum required credits will count towards the credits required for program completion |
| Seminars | 6 | - |
| Core Related Subjects | - | Credits earned from Core Related Subjects will count towards the credits required for program completion ** |
| Experiential Learning | - | Credits earned from Experiential Learning will count towards the credits required for program completion. |
| TOTAL | 44 | *See below for a list of Specializations **Subjects from the Graduate School of Asia Pacific Studies will also be counted towards the 44-credit requirement for Program Completion. |
Specialization Requirements
Students may specialize in one of the four fields (see below table) if the following requirements are fulfilled:
- 1. Completed at least 4 Elective Subjects (8 credits) in the field.
- 2. The supervisor must be affiliated in the field.
| Specialization |
|---|
| Japanese Management (JM) |
| Accounting and Finance (AF) |
| Marketing and Management (MM) |
| Entrepreneurship, Innovation and Operations Management (EIM) |
In addition, students whose primary specialization is AF, MM, or EIM (meaning they have fulfilled the requirements above for any of these three specializations), and who have completed more than 4 Elective Subjects (8 credits) from JM, can apply for a Double Specialization.
Students whose primary specialization is JM cannot apply for a Double Specialization. Please see the table below for a visualization of the possible Double Specializations.
| Possible Double Specializations | |
|---|---|
| Primary Specialization | Secondary Specialization |
| Accounting and Finance (AF) | Japanese Management (JM) |
| Marketing and Management (MM) | Japanese Management (JM) |
| Entrepreneurship, Innovation and Operations Management (EIM) | Japanese Management (JM) |
Credit Limits
Students may register up to 22 Credits each semester.
Students will not be penalized or charged extra fees for earning more than 44 credits.
Upon acquisition of 44 credits and the fulfillment of all graduation requirements, students will be awarded a Master’s degree. Students may not register for additional subjects after completing all graduation requirements.
Subjects
Required Subjects
Required Subjects provide a comprehensive set of skills and knowledge so that students are able to move seamlessly into specialized studies. Required Subjects are further divided into 3 categories: Analytical Foundations, Core Business Fundamentals and Capstone.
- 1. Analytical Foundations provide qualitative and quantitative tools to analyze, understand and apply to actual business situations.
- 2. Core Business Fundamentals include courses that spread across all the major areas of business.
- 3. Capstone help students integrate all the functional knowledge to develop effective strategies to deal with actual business situations.
Strategic Management (Capstone)
All students, regardless of their completion program, must take the “Strategic Management” subject in their 3rd semester of enrollment or later.
Experiential Learning
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Glocal Immersion
Glocal Immersion aims to provide opportunities for students to engage in real world applications and to explore business outside the classroom. Students will go on a tour in Japan or abroad to visit local and global businesses, government agencies and any sites that contribute to an understanding of how external factors and systems affect businesses. Students will work on a project in teams and learn by thinking, doing, and reflecting on their field experiences. See the Glocal Immersion Page for details. -
Internship
There are two types of internship; Contract-type Internships and Independently-arranged type Internships. Students can apply to have their internship registered as a course if the internship meets the set requirements. See the Internship Page for details.
Recommended Subject Registration Order
Students are requested to complete the recommended subjects before taking other specified subjects. These are set to encourage the systematic study of material in GSM.
| Recommended Subject Registration Order | |
|---|---|
| Recommended Subjects | Subjects with Recommendations |
| [R] Marketing | [E] Marketing Strategy in Emerging Economies with Simulation |
| [E] Agile Product Development and Design Thinking | |
| [E] Marketing Research | |
| [R] Accounting | [R] Finance |
| [E] Managerial Accounting | |
| [E] Project Analysis and Financing | |
| [E] Corporate Finance | |
| [R] Finance | [E] Corporate Finance |
| [E] Financial Engineering and Risk Management | |
| [R] Data Analytics | [E] Financial Engineering and Risk Management |
- [R] Recommended Subject
- [E] Elective Subject
14AY 2014 Curriculum
- Students who enrolled as new students in AY 2014 or later
Completion Requirements
| No. | |
|---|---|
| 1 | Enroll for at least 2 years* |
| 2 | Complete at least 44 credits including the requirements listed below |
| 3 | Complete and have approved a Research Project, having received the necessary research supervision |
*Accelerated Programs available, details here
Credit Requirements for Completion
The GSM completion requirements are summarized below. Please check the GSM Subject List below for the category in which each class falls.
| Subject Type | Minimum Required Credits | Credit Rules |
|---|---|---|
| Required Subjects | 22 | -- |
| Elective Subjects | 8 | Students should register for subjects related to their chosen Specialization*. Any credits earned from Elective Subjects exceeding the minimum required credits will count towards the credits required for program completion |
| Seminars | 6 | - |
| Core Related Subjects | - | Credits earned from Core Related Subjects will count towards the credits required for program completion ** |
| TOTAL | 44 | *See below for a list of Specializations ** Subjects from the Graduate School of Asia Pacific Studies will also be counted towards the 44-credit requirement for Program Completion. |
Specialization Requirements
Students may specialize in one of the four fields (see below table) if the following requirements are fulfilled:
- 1. Completed at least 4 Elective Subjects (8 credits) in the field.
- 2. The supervisor must be affiliated in the field.
Students may specialize in one of the four fields below. Completion of 1) at least 4 Elective Subjects (8 credits) and 2) a supervisor affiliated to one of these fields is necessary to obtain a Specialization. Students may also choose to complete the MBA degree without Specialization. In addition to satisfying the specialization requirements, students who completed at least 4 Elective Subjects (8 credits) from Japanese Management can apply for a Double Specialization.
| Specialization |
|---|
| Japanese Management (JM) |
| Accounting and Finance (AF) |
| Marketing and Management (MM) |
| Innovation and Operations Management (IOM) |
In addition, students whose primary specialization is AF, MM, or IOM (meaning they have fulfilled the requirements above for any of these three specializations), and who have completed more than 4 Elective Subjects (8 credits) from JM, can apply for a Double Specialization.
Students whose primary specialization is JM cannot apply for a Double Specialization. Please see the table below for a visualization of the possible Double Specializations.
| Possible Double Specializations | |
|---|---|
| Primary Specialization | Secondary Specialization |
| Accounting and Finance (AF) | Japanese Management (JM) |
| Marketing and Management (MM) | Japanese Management (JM) |
| Innovation and Operations Management (IOM) | Japanese Management (JM) |
Credit Limits
Students may register up to 22 Credits each semester.
Students will not be penalized or charged extra fees for earning more than 44 credits.
Upon acquisition of 44 credits and the fulfillment of all graduation requirements, students will be awarded a Master’s degree. Students may not register for additional subjects after completing all graduation requirements.
Subjects
Required Subjects
Required Subjects provide a comprehensive set of skills and knowledge so that students are able to move seamlessly into specialized studies. Required Subjects are further divided into 3 categories: Analytical Foundations, Core Business Fundamentals and Capstone.
- 1. Analytical Foundations provide qualitative and quantitative tools to analyze, understand and apply to actual business situations.
- 2. Core Business Fundamentals include courses that spread across all the major areas of business.
- 3. Capstone help students integrate all the functional knowledge to develop effective strategies to deal with actual business situations.
Advanced Research Methods
“Advanced Research Methods” is a Core Related Subject aimed at guiding students how to design their research. All GSM students, particularly those planning to write a Master’s Thesis, are strongly recommended to take this subject while in their 2nd or 3rd semester of enrollment. The subject is worth 2 credits and will count towards the credits required for program completion.
Strategic Management (Capstone)
All students, regardless of their completion program, must take the “Strategic Management” subject in their 3rd semester of enrollment or later.
Recommended Subject Registration Order
Students are requested to complete the recommended subjects before taking other specified subjects. These are set to encourage the systematic study of material in GSM.
| Recommended Subject Registration Order | |
|---|---|
| Recommended Subjects | Subjects with Recommendations |
| [R] Required | [E] Marketing Strategy |
| [E] Product Development Strategy | |
| [E] Marketing Research | |
| [R] Accounting | [R] Finance |
| [E] Managerial Accounting | |
| [E] Financial Accounting | |
| [E] Corporate Finance | |
| [R] Finance | [E] Corporate Finance |
| [E] Financial Engineering and Risk Management | |
| [R] Quantitative Analysis and Statistics | [E] Financial Engineering and Risk Management |
- [R] Recommended Subject
- [E] Elective Subject
