Keio University, Graduate School of Business Administration, Yokohama - Japan
The Graduate School of Business Administration was founded in 1962 as the Keio Business School. The Business school was designed to develop new, innovative professional management education programs in Japan. Since its founding, the school has received much help and cooperation from industry and academic institutions, particularly the Graduate School of Business Administration, Harvard University. A one-year professional, general management education program at the graduate level was started in 1969. This developed into a two-year MBA program in 1978, at which time the School became the Graduate School of Business Administration. A Doctoral program was added in 1991 to train academic researchers and business administration educators. In addition to these degree programs, there are many non-degree programs offered by the Keio Business School, which remains a part of the Graduate School.
Location
Tokyo, the capital of Japan, is a place where urgent rhythms of consumer culture collide with the quieter moments that linger from older traditions. It is a living city and one can never run out of things to explore. Almost completely rebuilt after an earthquake in 1923 and again after US raids in WWII, Tokyo has literally risen from ashes. It is roughly split into the flashy commercial and business districts in the west part of the city and the more down-to-earth residential neighbourhoods in the east.
Approximate Term Dates
Fall Term (Second Term): Early September to late December *
Winter Term (Third Term): Early January to late March
* There are no English classes during the Fall term.
Academic Information
The Graduate School places special emphasis on the Case Method developed by the Harvard Business School. The School has developed many case studies of Japanese industries and companies. Other forms of academic research have also been pursued by the faculty in every area of general management and business administration. Particular attention has been given to research on 'Japanese Management Systems.'
Elective courses are offered to strengthen functional skills and to facilitate deeper understanding of various general management issues.
Credit Equivalency
10 Keio credits = 12 SSB credits
Computer Facilities
The computer room at KBS has about 20 computers with Internet access.
Type/Availability of Accommodation
Although housing is limited, exchange students are usually placed in KBS house which is located within 3 minute walking distance to Keio Business School. Students should apply early to ensure accommodation. The cost is approximately 60,000 Yen/month (including gas, hydro and water) as of winter 2003. Each room is furnished.
Health Insurance
It is strongly recommended that exchange students buy insurance before coming to Japan. Japan has a national health insurance system, and it can be both difficult and expensive for foreigners not insured in Japan to receive medical care.
Visa
For information visit:
Toronto Dominion Bank Tower, Suite 2702
P.O. Box 10
Toronto, ON, M5K 1A1
416-363-7038, Fax: 416-363-6074
www.toronto.ca.emb-japan.go.jp
Further Research
For more information about this partnership school, see the exchange literature available in the Schulich Exchange Reference Library located in room W263 SSB or visit their Web site at: www.kbs.keio.ac.jp