| BD500 | Mathematical Techniques in Business and Economics | This course is one of two quantitative methods courses for students in the BD program in the GPGS. It is targeted to students who have inadequate background in economics/mathematics. The objective of this course is to ensure that all students have encountered the material that is assumed knowledge for subsequent economics courses in the BD program. | Asano |
| BD501 | Statistical Methods | The empirical analysis of business and economics data typically involves estimating relationships, testing hypotheses, and predicting outcomes. Such relationships are usually affected by many external sources of randomness and cannot be regarded as deterministic in nature. Thus, statistical methods such as time series modeling and econometrics are highly useful in such empirical analysis. The methods covered in this course include multiple regression models, Box-Jenkins ARIMA modeling, panel data analysis, volatility models and cointegration analysis. Prerequisite: Graduate or undergraduate statistics course including hypothesis testing and regression (similar to IBE340 at the undergraduate level)" | Ozaki |
| BD502 | Global Marketing Management | The purpose of the course is to examine the specific issues involved in developing an international marketing strategy and in conducting marketing operations on an international as opposed to a “domestic” scale. Attention will be focused on problems such as identifying and evaluating opportunities in international markets, developing and adapting marketing tactics in relation to specific national market needs and constraints, and coordinating strategies in global markets. The class operates as a seminar. | Morimoto |
| BD503 | Corporate Strategy and Organizational Development | The overall aim of the course is to provide students with a conceptual, theoretical knowledge of strategic management concepts and theory. The main focuses of the course are strategic management and internationalization processes in multinational corporations. The course first introduces the general concept of strategy and why companies need to apply them. Implementation of strategy and its tools will be discussed. The course will mainly discuss business and corporate strategies. The questions discussed will be: How can corporations become and stay competitive? What decisions need to be made to do so? | Haghirian |
| BD504 | International Information System and Management | Information Systems are a vital part of any organization today. With the expansion of Internet, Information Systems have extended their reach internationally to become huge inter-organizational systems that have become vital for the functioning of today’s modern society. The International Information Systems (IIS) are also playing a major role in the globalization. This course, after an initial introduction of the technical aspects of Information Systems, moves on to introduce the students to various management information systems. After learning the components that comprise an Information System and various applications, students would be exposed to the managerial challenges of these systems. The course comprises of four main areas: 1) Introduction to Information Systems 2) Network Economy and Real World Information Systems 3) Management and Strategic Business Information Systems 4) Planning, designing and implementing Information System/ Project Management Note: This course does not require any prior computer or IT knowledge/experience. | Singh |
| BD505 | Financial Accounting | This course provides the student with an understanding of the theory and practices of financial accounting. The course covers the basic financial statements and its components in the first part of the course. The accounting measurements and reporting practices will be presented with a primary focus on U.S. generally accepted accounting principles but differences that exist with those of IAS/IFRS and Japan will be considered. The course will also cover issues of financial reporting and global convergence in the latter part of the course. | Uenishi |
| BD507 | Asian Comparative Management | This course provides a foundation for understanding and managing in a global multicultural environment and workplace. Student will develop an understanding of the similarities and difference in management practice and environment in different national, cultural and regional settings. | Tachiki |
| BD508 | International Financial Management | The aim of this course is to provide students with knowledge of international financial management. Topics covered include net present value, risk and return, cost of capital, capital structure policy, and managing international risks. There will be computer exercises with financial data. Students are required to apply these concepts to real-world situations in the international context through quantitative analysis and case studies. | Isaka |
| BD520 | Development Theory and Policy | In recent years, in the field of ‘Development Theory and Policy’ the weight of social development and development studies have become more and more emphasized, as it has been seen in the New Development Strategy of Development Assistance Committee (DAC) in 1996 and Millennium Development Goals (MDG) adopted by the United Nations (UN) General Assembly in 2000. In this course, the students aim to study basic theories and policies of development studies and their application to the Developing Countries’ realities. The students will get basic knowledge on the theories and policies of development studies, confronting them to the practices conducted by international organizations, global partners, and local NGOs, in both international and local scenes. It will give the students a basic theoretical framework and insight when they see the international development project/programs in developing countries. This course is discusses the definition and major actors in international development and treats policies and practices aiming at realizing international development and development studies as well. It also discusses the role of aid from the international organizations and industrialized developed countries to the developing countries or external support and the ownership of local society. | Jamadar |
| BD521 | International Economics | The goal of this course is to gain basic knowledge and skills to analyze various problems in international finance. The first half of the course is designed to gain the basic knowledge of international finance. Topics will include balance of payments, the long-run and short-run determination of the exchange rates, and exchange rate policies. The second half of the course is designed to apply the basic knowledge to tackle various problems in international finance. Topics in the second half include currency crises, recent financial crisis and its international contagion. | Sakane Kosaka |