KUGF Course Guide 2018

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Module 3International Business & EntrepreneurshipJapanese Industries and Companies(The Global Competition) This lecture is structured to explain the corporate system, industrial organisation and global management of Japanese companies. Major Japanese companies stormed the world in the 1980s; however, they turned adrift in these two decades. This lecture discusses the current position and future prospective of Japanese companies. An unique lecture style is proposed; a monthly debate session is planned in which Japanese students are invited to discuss the current issues related Japanese company and management in English.2 creditsSpring SemesterInternational Business for EntrepreneursIn this course, a series of omnibus lectures will be given by 6 business persons experienced in international business. This is intended for the students who are seeking out fresh business ideas and inspiration to become entrepreneurs with an interest in the current developments in industry and international business. The class can provide the students with some useful information and knowledge on the new trends of industry and the international business to help them broaden their perspectives and possibly get some clues or hints for direction and strategy in preparation for starting their own business in future. The lecturers will explain the current situations of Japan and the major economies of the world including USA, China and EU as well as newly growing economies. The students are also to learn the frameworks and institutions to administer and coordinate the trade and finance of the international business. Studying the risks associated with the global business and analyzing the current issues facing the world, students are encouraged to try to have an insight into future prospects of industries in Japan and the world.2 creditsFall SemesterBusiness and Japanese PeopleThe course will include lectures on features of Japanese economy, its business practices, and the views and opinions of Japanese business professionals with vast and diversified experience in developing global business. The course is arranged as a series of omnibus lectures by business professionals from wide array of business sectors and with extensive international careers. Topics covered include an overview of Japanese economic growth after WWII, the essence of Japanese management practices, the delicacy and difficulty in cross-cultural thinking from Japanese viewpoint, future relationship between Asia and Japan, views on globalization and multi-national companies, and on how to acquire global personality. Though not with rigorous theoretical approach to the subject matters, lecturers will present case studies experienced firsthand by themselves which will surely be of high interest to those students who wish to acquire introductory knowledge of Japanese business practices and their international perspectives.2 creditsFall SemesterMarketing in JapanThis is an interactive course which focuses on recent developments in marketing with attention to actual processes and strategies in each industry. It aims to introduce the practical views and opinions of experienced players in the field of marketing.2 creditsFall SemesterKANSAI UNIVERSITY GLOBAL FRONTIER4