Firms & Industrial Organization in Japan
| Numbering Code | P-MGT75 60081 LE44 | Year/Term | 2022 ・ Second semester | |
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| Number of Credits | 2 | Course Type | lecture and group work | |
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| Language | English | Day/Period | Tue.4 | |
| Instructor name |
KODA HIROTO (Graduate School of Management Practicing Professor, Professional Graduate School) UEDA RYOKO (Graduate School of Management Visiting Associate Professor) SHIBASAKI TAKESHI (Graduate School of Management Specially Appointed Professor) |
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| Outline and Purpose of the Course | This course provides a balanced examination of the characteristics of Japanese firms and industries from internationally- comparable perspectives. We plan to invite some guests with practical experience to talk about Japanese industrial transformation on each sector. This course will be conducted in English as a teaching language. | |||
| Course Goals | Students are expected to acquire the systematic and balanced knowledge of the industries and businesses of Japan as well as the Japanese economy. | |||
| Schedule and Contents |
1. Introduction: Characteristics of Japanese Industry 2. Roads to Economic Growth: Why and How We Industrialize? 3. Role of Financial Institution 4. Development of the Japanese Stock and Bond Markets 5. Reform of the Japanese Corporate Governance 6. Characteristics of Manufacturing in Japan 7. Strengthening Investment in People 8. Reviving the Dynamism of Japanese Firms in a “With COVID-19” 9. Acceleration of Digitalization 10. Realization of Green Growth Strategy 11. Expanding M&A Market and Beyond 12. Building Strong SMEs 13. Growth of Start-up Ecosystem and Regional Revitalization 14. Final wrap-up 15. Final exam/ evaluation Note: The schedule may change depending on the progress of the course. |
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| Evaluation Methods and Policy | Final examination/reprot (40%), class attendance and participation (60%). | |||
| Course Requirements | Basic knowledge of economics or management is required. Active interest in market dynamics of industries and businesses are a prerequisite. Please note that audit students are required to have an appointment for interview with the professors before class starts. The number of audit students will be limited. | |||
| Study outside of Class (preparation and review) | Students are expected to come to the class after they read the assigned materials that will be distributed at the classroom. | |||
| Textbooks | Textbooks/References | No specific textbooks are used. Copies of PPT slide and necessary articles and documents will be distributed. | ||
| References, etc. | Relevant reference will be provided in suitable classes. | |||
