2024 Academic Year
Graduate School of System Design and Management,
Keio University
Master’s Program and Doctoral Program

Course Registration Guide(As of September 2024)

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What makes an SDM education unique? ・・・・・・・・・･････・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・･・･・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・ 1
Diploma policy, Curriculum policy, Admissions policy ･･･・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・･・･・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・ 1
Class Periods ・････････････････････・・・・・・・・・・・･・･・･････・・・・・・・・・・・･・･・・・・・･・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・3
Handling of Classes in Emergencies ・・・・･・･・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・3
Handling of Classes During Waseda-Keio Baseball Games and the Mita Festival ・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・3Class Attendance when Chosen as a Lay Judge ・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・3
School Holidays ･･････････････････････・・・・・・・・・・・･・･・・・・･・・・・・・・・・・・･・･・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・ 3
Web Systems ・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・ ・4
1. General Information (Master’s/ Doctoral)･･･・・・・・・・・・・・･・・・・･･････・・・・・・・・・・・・・･・･・・・・・・・・・・･･・・7
1-1. Graduate School of System Design and Management, Hiyoshi Office of Student Services (SDM Office)1-2. Notifications for Students
1-3. Student ID Number
1-4. Student ID Card (Security Card)
1-5. Classrooms
1-6. Security
1-7. Class Schedules and Syllabi
1-8. Cancellations and Make-up Classes
1-9. Examinations and Grades
1-10. Lockers
2. Applications and Notifications (Master’s/ Doctoral)･･･・･・･････・・・・･･・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・････・・・・・・・・・・・10
2-1. Temporary Leave of Absence
2-2. Withdrawal
2-3. Studying Abroad (Articles 124 of the Graduate School Rules)
2-4. Period of Enrollment in the Doctoral Program
2-5. Changes to Personal Information of the Student/Guarantor
2-6. Payment of Academic Fees and Expenses and Deferred Payments
2-7. Use of Classrooms
2-8. Off-campus Student Activities
2-9. Parking Permit
2-10. Cafeteria
2-11. Filming and Taking Photographs on Campus
2-12. Posters and Pamphlets
3. Certificates (Master’s/ Doctoral)・・・･･････・････・・・・・・････・･･・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・･・・・・・・・・･ 16
3-1. Certificate of Expected Completion
3-2. Certificate of Annual Health Examination
3-3. Student Travel Fare Discount Certificate
4. Scholarships (Master’s/ Doctoral)････････・･・・・・･･･・・・・・・･････････・・・・・････・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・17
5. Annual Health Check, Student Health Insurance, Counseling and Career Support, Support Services for Students
with Disabilities (Reasonable Accommodation) (Master’s/ Doctoral)・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・･ 18
5-1. Annual Health Check
5-2. Notification of Infectious Diseases
5-3. Keio Student Health Care Mutual Aid Association
5-4. Personal Accident Insurance for Students pursuing Education and Research with the Additional Coverage
for Commuting Accidents
5-5. Optional Compensation

5-6. Student Counseling Room
5-7. Keio University Harassment Prevention Committee
5-8. Lost and Found
5-9. Placement and Career Services
5-10. Access to the Networks
5-11. Support Services for Students with Disabilities (Reasonable Accommodation)
6. Curriculum and Process for Degree Completions (Master’s Program)･････････・･・･・・・・・・・・・・・・･････・・・・21
6-1. Courses
6-2. Requirements for Completion of Degree
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6-3-1. Course Registration
6-3-2. Course Registration Procedure
6-3-3. Course Registration Schedule
6-3-4. Notes
6-3-5. “Subject Number” Column
6-3-6. Inquiries on the Curriculum
7. Curriculum and Process for Degree Completions (Doctoral Program)･････････・･・･・・・・・・・・・・・・･････・・・・40
7-1. Required Course
7-2. Requirements for Completion of Degree
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7-3-1. Course Registration
7-3-2. Course Registration Procedure
7-3-3. Course Registration Schedule
7-3-4. Notes
7-3-5. “Subject Number” Column
7-3-6. Inquiries on the Curriculum
Layout of Third Floor of Collaboration Complex ･････・･・････・・･･･・･・････・・・・・・・・･・・・・・･･････・･・・・・・・50
Layout of Sixth Floor of Collaboration Complex ･････・･・････・・･･･・･・････・・・・・・・・･・・・・・････・･･・・・・・・・50
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Our current correspondence may be different from several descriptions in this Course Registration
Guide. (ex. Submission of documents)
Please check SDM website (For students), Keio University

What makes an SDM education unique?
At the Graduate School of System Design and Management (SDM), we nurture students who can lead theworld with ambitious new ideas. Specifically, as systems designers who aptly design advanced large-scaletechnological systems that are complex, innovative, and versatile; as project leaders who manage large-scale
projects with multiple participants; and as social designers who set forth novel social systems for highly
uncertain and volatile environmental and social problems. We train students to create new systems in various
fields using leading-edge systems design research from across disciplines and education delivered via detailed
courses grounded in systems engineering and innovative design.
Students in the master’s program acquire general design and management expertise in the Core Subjects that
include strategic systems engineering methods and communications skills. In the “Design Project” course,
they work on the concept design of innovative systems. Students can also take a variety of courses that deepen
their expertise, polish their skills, and cultivate a global perspective. In the “Research on System Design andManagement” Special Research Subject (master’s thesis), they write a thesis on their research over the twoyear enrollment period (standard) and the findings they have published both in Japan and internationally.
Students are also encouraged to participate in group research projects, which gives them an opportunity towork together with other students and the numerous faculty members at our various laboratories (research
units).
Although the doctoral program is centered on research, students are strongly encouraged to take the Core andProject Subjects to ensure their mastery of basic system engineering, system design, and management.

Diploma policy
Both the master’s and doctorate programs have degrees in “System Engineering” and “System Design andManagement.”
Completion of studies for the Master of System Engineering means that students learn the core subjects
and project subjects, and after studying other courses to acquire a broader global perspective, compile theirresearch in fields primarily related to the design of technological systems into a master’s thesis. Completionof studies for the Master of System Design and Management means that students learn the core subjects
and project subjects, and after studying other courses to acquire a broader global perspective, compile theirresearch in fields primarily related to solving problems in social systems into a master’s thesis.
Completion of studies for the Doctor of System Engineering means that students have academic papers infields primarily related to the design of technological systems positively evaluated by specialists, or have asystem they created positively evaluated by specialists, compiling the outcomes of which into a doctoral
dissertation. Completion of studies for the Doctor of System Design and Management means that students
have academic papers in fields primarily related to solving problems in social systems positively evaluatedby specialists, or have a system they created positively evaluated by specialists, compiling the outcomes ofwhich into a doctoral dissertation.

Curriculum policy
On the master’s program, students will master comprehensive management skills including strategic systemengineering methods and communication skills in core subjects, and work on a “design project” course
embracing jitsugaku or practical learning. In addition, we offer a variety of courses for students to acquire a
broader global perspective.
For the master’s program in System Engineering, students primarily engage in research over a two-year
period (standard) in fields related to the design of technological systems, presenting their findings, etc., inJapan and internationally and compiling these into a master’s thesis. For the master’s program in System
1Design and Management, students primarily engage in research over a two-year period (standard) in fields
related to addressing issues in social systems, which they then compile as a master’s thesis.
On the doctoral programs, it is possible for students to take courses taught as part of the master’s
programs in order to study required subjects (especially core subjects, etc.). For the doctoral program in
System Engineering, students primarily engage in research over a three-year period (standard) in fields
related to the design of technological systems, on which they compile a doctoral dissertation while being
positively evaluated by external specialists through presenting their findings in Japan and internationally.
For the doctoral program in System Design and Management, students primarily engage in researchover a three-year period (standard) in fields related to solving problems in social systems, on which they
compile a doctoral dissertation while being positively evaluated by external specialists through presenting
their findings in Japan and internationally.
In all of the degree programs, students can take lectures given by renowned professors from overseas whilestill in Japan through SDM ’ s collaborations with MIT, Montclair State University, TU Delft, INSA,
Politecnico di Milano, and others. In addition, we actively implement student exchange programs with allthese universities. Due to the wide range of issues tackled by SDM, students conduct research while eliciting
guidance from various related parties, which they compile into a thesis or dissertation.

Admissions policy
For the master’s programs, we admit both persons aspiring to conduct research and put into practice thedesign and engineering of innovative technological systems that will contribute to resolving many of thelarge-scale and complex issues of the modern day, and those aspiring to research on and implement theleadership and management required to propose solutions to issues in the diverse social systems of today
and guide these projects to success. In order to foster personnel befitting of these degrees, we admit people
from many walks of life, including persons advancing to graduate school directly after completing theirbachelor degrees and those with hands-on experience (early career/seasoned professionals) at organizationsin the public, private, and other sectors. Screenings are conducted to comprehensively assess whether
candidates have sufficient aptitude, skillsets, and desire to actively study alongside students from diverse
backgrounds and put what they learn to practical use in the real world.
For the doctoral programs, we admit both persons aspiring to support various fields as researchers andsocial practitioners through advanced academic research on the design and engineering of innovativetechnological systems that will contribute to resolving many of the large-scale and complex issues of themodern day, and those aspiring to contribute to various fields as researchers and social practitioners throughproposing solutions to issues in the diverse social systems of today and advanced academic research on theleadership and management to guide these projects to success. In order to foster personnel befitting of these
degrees, we admit people from a wide range of spheres across generations, including persons with hands-on
experience in the public and private sectors (early career/seasoned professionals) as well as students who havecompleted a master’s degree program. Screenings are conducted to comprehensively assess whether
candidates possess academic and research capabilities equivalent to those required for the master’s program,the initiative to plan and conduct research, and sufficient aptitude, skillsets, and desire to put what they learn
to practical use in society as specialists, in addition to whether they have made the preparations necessary to
pursue their research after admission.

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<Class periods>
Class periods vary among the campuses, faculties, and graduate schools.
Mita, Hiyoshi (undergrad/KBS/KMD), Yagami,

PeriodSDM

1

09:00－10:30

09:00－10:30

09:25－10:55

2

10:45－12:15

10:45－12:15

11:10－12:40

3

13:00－14:30

13:00－14:30

13:00－14:30

4

14:45－16:15

14:45－16:15

14:45－16:15

16:30－18:00

16:30－18:00

SFC

Shinanomachi, Shiba-Kyoritsu

17:15－18:45
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16:30－18:00※ for classes held continuously forthe 4th to 5th period6

19:00－20:30

18:10－19:40

18:10－19:40

7―

19:50－21:20

19:50－21:20

The times for the final (semester-end) examinations for undergraduate faculties are subject to change.

<Handling of Classes in Emergencies>
In cases where either the government or the Japan Meteorological Agency issues a Tokai Earthquake Warning, transport
services such as rail are discontinued due to a large-scale accident or because of natural disasters, or in the event of any
other emergency situation leading to the cancellation of classes, an announcement will be made via the “Keio University
Students website” stated below and the SDM home page:
Handling of Classes in Emergencies https://www.students.keio.ac.jp/en/com/class/schedule/emergency.html[Important notes]
If an emergency occurs after the start of classes, separate measures, such as sending students home early or shortening
the duration of lectures, will be taken as circumstances dictate. Follow the instructions that are given via the campus
broadcasts and put up on the bulletin boards and websites stated above.

<Handling of Classes during Waseda-Keio Baseball Games and the Mita Festival>
Classes at SDM will take place as usual during Waseda-Keio baseball games and the Mita festival.

<Class Attendance when Chosen as a Lay Judge>
Keio University does not officially recognize absences from classes to attend a trial as a lay judge. Students who are
selected as lay judges and are unsure about class attendance should consult with a staff member at the SDM Office.
Please note that the nature of certain classes may mean that attendance is compulsory.

<School Holidays>
Classes will not take place on the following days (hereafter referred to as “school holidays”). However, school
holidays may be changed or classes temporarily suspended when necessary.
Sundays
Public Holidays
Anniversary of Yukichi Fukuzawa’s Birthday (January 10)
Keio Foundation Day(April 23)
Summer Break(from late July to late September)
Winter Break(from late December to early January)
Spring Break(from mid-March to late March)3

Web Systems
1. Overview“For SDM Students” website
URL

http://www.sdm.keio.ac.jp/en/student/

ID/Password

Common ID and password* If you lose your password, you can check it from “Information” on the TOP page of SDM e-learning
system.

Overview

This portal website provides a variety of information to SDM students.

SDM e-learning System
URL

https://archiver.sdm.keio.ac.jp/cgi/e-student/login.cgi

ID/Password

Student Number, Date of Birth, and password* If you lose your password, you can check it from the login screen of the e-learning system.

Overview

This system allows students to view SDM e-learning courses. E-learning courses arerecommended to students who have a strong desire to register a course, but have difficultyattending classes on campus. Class videos and syllabi are available on the website.

Main services■e-learning
In addition to viewing class videos, the system allows students to submit assignments, ask
questions to the lecturers, and exchange opinions with others through a BBS (bulletin board).
■Access to syllabi
SDM course syllabi are available for viewing.

Keio University Student website
URL

https://www.students.keio.ac.jp/en/

Overview

This portal website provides a variety of information to Keio students (information is provided
partly in English).

Main services■Classes, course registration, examination
Course Registration Guide, Syllabi, Timetable (PDF), etc.
■Student life, career support
Information on the SDM Office, events, and scholarships

Common Authentication System (K-Support)
URL

https://keiouniversity.my.site.com/students/

ID/Password

Keio ID and password*If you have lost your ID or password, please visit the Hiyoshi KIC with your student ID card.

Overview

This website allows you to access a variety of services with your Keio ID.
Students must activate their Keio ID before using this website.

ManualPlease refer to "How to use K-Support" on K-Support.
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Main services■News/ Message
Postings of latest notifications.
■Various Applications
Various procedures and applications (change of address, change of guarantor, temporary leaveof absence, etc.) can be made. If there are changes to your registration information, update theinformation via this system. (See 2-5. Changes to Personal Information of theStudent/Guarantor.)■Course registration
This system allows students to register, amend, and confirm registered courses during thedesignated online course registration periods. You can make changes at any time during thedesignated period. Please refer to the online course registration schedule. Please also check thetimetable frequently as it is subject to change and you may need to amend your registeredcourses accordingly.
■Confirmation of Registered Courses
This page provides a list of courses you have registered. The list is only available during adesignated period. Please note that the list displayed on the website is not a finalized list, but atentative version.
■Academic transcript
This website allows students to view their academic transcript. The period transcripts areavailable on the website is designated by each department or graduate school. Detailed
information will be announced on the “Keio University Students website”.
■Result of health check
Results of the health check is available for students who took the health check. We will notify
you of the period you can view your result when you take the health check. Contact the HealthCenter for any questions you may have regarding the results.
■Placement and Career Services System
Information on career consultation, submission of the Plans after Graduation, student job search
reports, job offers, etc., can be found.
■Box■Google Workspace（KIC）

2. Notes on Using the Online Systems
・Do not log in simultaneously on multiple browsers.

・

Do not use the browser’s “back” or “forward” buttons after logging into the online system. If you mistakenly click
the “back” or “forward” button and the screen does not display properly, close the browser, wait ten seconds, andlaunch the browser again.

・

If the same screen is displayed for a prolonged period of time, the system will not allow you to move on to the nextscreen for security reasons. If this happens, close the browser, wait ten seconds, and launch the browser again.

・If your name contains complex characters, they may not be displayed properly on the screen. Please note that thisis not a problem with the system itself.

・You may not be able to log into the online system without the recommended environment and settings (cookies,
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SSL, proxy, etc.). See the online system manual for recommended environments, settings, and operations.
3. Password reissuing
The following are the contact points for reissuing Web system passwords.
Login ID

Login password

Reissued byRequired
documents

Web “For SDM Students”

Common ID

Common password

TOP page of SDM--

e-learning system
SDM e-learning systemStudent Number

passwordand Date of Birth

The login screen of the--e-learning system

Web "To Keio Students"

N/A

N/A

--

--

“K-Support”

Keio IDkeio.jp password

Hiyoshi KIC(B1F of 7th Building)Student ID card6

１. General Information (Master’s/ Doctoral)
1-1. Graduate School of System Design and Management, Hiyoshi Office of Student Services (hereafter referred
to as the “SDM Office”)
The SDM Office is located on the second floor of the Collaboration Complex at Hiyoshi Campus. This office handles
requests for applications, notices, and certificates not available at the Certificate Issuing Machines; procedures forcourse registration and academic transcripts; scholarship applications; and career services. Students must ensure thatthey strictly observe the dates and times for submission deadlines. Under no circumstances will submissions be accepted
after the prescribed deadlines.
Office hours: Monday to Friday from 8：45 a.m. to 4:45 p.m.

*Closed from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

*The office is closed on weekends, public and Keio University holidays, and during periods when the university
administration is on break.
Operating Hours of Certificate Issuing Machine: Monday to Saturday* from 8:45 a.m. to 8:15 p.m.
*Only in operation on Saturdays during periods when classes are held at KBS, SDM, and KMD.
*Not in operation on Sundays, public holidays, designated university holidays, or during break periods of the Officeof Student Services (Graduate Schools), Hiyoshi Campus, and periods when the machines are being serviced.
1-2. Notifications for Students
Students should check the notifications posted on the SDM website in the “For Students” section(http://www.sdm.keio.ac.jp/en/student/) and K-Support on a daily basis. Students who fail to check the website
regularly will be at a disadvantage if they miss important notifications. Additionally, students should check thewebsite (K-Support, etc.) of other graduate schools and faculties if registered for their courses. Check the website (KSupport, etc.) for information regarding the lectures and courses offered at the various Research Centers and Institutes.
1-3. Student ID Number
The eight-digit number shown on the front of the student ID card and the registration sticker on the back is your student
ID number. Each student is assigned a unique number, which is used for all procedures at the university including course
registration and the submission of any documentation.
1-4. Student ID Card
The student ID card is your proof of enrollment at SDM. It also serves as a security card for accessing certain areas of
the Collaboration Complex, as a library card, and as proof of membership of the Keio Student Health Care Mutual Aid
Association (Gakuseikenpo). The student ID card shall neither be leased nor be transferred. The student ID card is only
valid once the registration sticker is attached to the back of the card.
Students should carry their student ID cards at all times as it will be required in the following cases:
・As and when requested by faculty and staff members

・To collect Certificates・To take exams

・To enter classrooms

・When purchasing student commuter passes* or discounted tickets and when requested by transport staff
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* A student ID card alone will not suffice when purchasing the pass. Student Commuter Certificate isnecessary. For further information regarding Certificate Issuance Service, see the following website:
https://www.students.keio.ac.jp/en/com/procedure/certificate/issue.html
A. Registration stickers
Registration stickers will be distributed with their expiration date set as the standard term of study* from the date ofadmission, with yearly updates of stickers to be abandoned. Stickers with updated expiration dates will be issued forstudents whose stickers expire due to reasons such as taking a leave of absence, studying abroad, or repeating a year.
Please peel off the old sticker and affix the new sticker to the back of your student ID card.
*Standard term of study.... Master's programs: two years; Doctoral programs: three years
B. Reissuing Student ID cards
In cases of loss or damage to your student ID card or registration sticker, apply to have the card or sticker reissued bysubmitting the “Application for Re-issuance of Student ID Card” (学生証再交付願) to the SDM Office.
Necessary items:
・Cost to re-issue: 2,000 yen (purchase certificate stamps [shoshi] at the SDM Office)・（If you wish to change your photo） Photograph taken within the last 3 months (A 4×3 cm photo printed
on glossy paper. The image should be clear and in full color . The image must show a full front view ofthe subject's face and shoulders. No hats, photo filters, or distracting backgrounds are allowed.
Backgrounds should be a plain white, gray, or blue solid tone . The image should not be edited or
modified using photo software, apps, or other means.)
If the old student ID card is found after a new card has been issued, it should be handed into the SDM Office immediately.
Students must also return their student ID cards to the SDM Office if leaving the school due to withdrawal from theuniversity, completion of the degree, or withdrawal from the doctoral program upon completion of the course
requirements (without submission of a dissertation).
1-5. Classrooms
For the location of the classrooms and research offices, refer to “Layout of Third Floor of Collaboration Complex” atthe end of this guide. For information on reserving classrooms, see “8. Use of Classrooms” in the “Application and
Notifications” section below.
1-6. Security
Students may enter the office area (location of certificate issuing machine) by holding their student ID cards over the
security sensor to the left of the automatic door.
Monday - Saturday, 7:15 a.m. - 9:45 p.m.
Entry is not permitted outside of the above hours (9:45 p.m. - 7:15 a.m.), on Sundays, or during public holidays.
* Students may enter the third floor of Collaboration Complex for 24 hours by holding their student ID cards.
1-7. Class Schedules and Syllabi
The timetable for each semester is available on the SDM website.
“Registration Guides, Lecture Outlines, Timeslots” http://www.sdm.keio.ac.jp/en/student/guides/
The syllabi are available on the SDM e-learning system.
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1-8. Cancellations and Make-up Classes
In principle, a make-up class will be held whenever the cancellation of a class is unavoidable. The SDM Office will
announce all class cancellations and make-up classes on the SDM website.
“Class Cancellations/Make-up Classes Information” http://www.sdm.keio.ac.jp/en/student/class-info/
1-9. Examinations and Grades
A. Examinations
Examinations may be held during classes. Students must check the SDM website and the SDM e-learning System forimportant notifications on examinations to ensure they do not miss any announcements made outside of class.
Semester-end examinations for courses offered by other graduate schools and undergraduate faculties may be held atspecified times at the end of the semester. Please note that the examination dates of other Keio graduate schools andfaculties are different to those of SDM. For more information, please check the website (K-Support, etc.) of the schools
and faculties.
B. GPA (Grade Point Average)
If the student entered the university on or after April 1, 2017, his/her grade point average (GPA) will be shown on theTranscript of Academic Record. The GPA is a number expressing the average value of the grades earned in courses. The
five grade levels for all registered courses are converted into a grade point（GP）from 4.0 to 0（S: 4.0, A: 3.0, B:2.0, C:
1.0, D:0.0）and multiplied by the number of credits for the course. The sum of this calculation is then divided by the
total number of credits for registered courses.
GPA＝Sum of（Number of Course Credits x Grade Point of Course）÷Total Number of Credits for Registered Courses
Courses graded as P, F or G and optional courses not required for graduation are excluded when calculating the GPA.
C. Academic Transcripts
Academic transcripts are available on September 5 for the Spring Semester and on March 10 for the Fall Semester.
Please check the Online Grade Report. Click on [学業成績表 (Grade Report)] on the K-Support main menu.
The grades of completed courses will be shown on your Transcript of Academic Record from the next semester.
D. Grade Inquiry System
Results are considered final, however, students who believe that they have a good ground for questioning a grade canmake a query in the prescribed period
1-10. Lockers
The lockers for SDM master’s students are located by the security door on the third floor of the Collaboration Complex.
Students must ensure they use the locker with their name tag attached and are personally responsible for preparing thelock.
The area where the lockers are located is for shared use and students are strictly prohibited from leaving any personal
belongings in front of the lockers.
The lockers for doctoral students are located in front of the SDM Laboratory (C3N17). Since availability is limited,interested students should apply at the SDM Office.

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２. Applications and Notifications (Master’s/ Doctoral)
Due to countermeasures against infectious diseases, our current correspondence may be different from several
descriptions in this Course Registration Guide.
Please check SDM website (For students→Notification from the Administrative Office) for the latest information.
2-1. Temporary Leave of Absence
In the event of a prolonged absence due to illness or other unavoidable reasons, an application for leave of absence
countersigned by your guarantor may be submitted. (In accordance with Article 125 of the Graduate School Rules.)A. Submission of the “Application for Temporary Leave of Absence” (休学願)Students who wish to take a leave of absence from the university must apply through K-Support. For details, pleasecheck SDM Website (For students)＞(Temporary Leave of Absence / Study Abroad / Withdrawal). Approval from the
Research Advisor is required to apply for a temporary leave of absence.
If you wish to take a leave of absence due to illness, a medical certificate from a doctor is required. If you go abroad
to attend a language school, you must also submit an acceptance letter from the school in question.
The period for the temporary leave of absence does not count toward the necessary period of enrollment at the graduate
school for completion of the degree program. Students must follow the instructions below when submitting anapplication.
1. Submission Deadline:
Spring Semester：By the last business day of May
Fall Semester：By the last business day of November
2. Period of Temporary Leave of Absence:
An application to take a temporary leave of absence must be submitted every semester.
Maximum period of temporary leave of absence permitted in the Spring Semester:From April 1 to September 21
Maximum period of temporary leave of absence permitted in the Fall Semester:From September 22 to March 31
3. The maximum duration for temporary leaves of absence（From the 2024 academic year onward, the Keio
University Graduate Schools, under the University Rules and Regulations, has placed a limit on how long
students can take temporary leaves of absence. This applies to all graduate students enrolled in the 2024 academic
year and beyond）
・The maximum duration for temporary leaves of absence for students in master’s programs is a combined totalof 4 years (8 semesters).
・The maximum duration for temporary leaves of absence for students in doctoral programs is a combined total of
6 years (12 semesters).
・The prescribed total period above will only count temporary leaves of absence taken from April 1, 2024 onward(leaves of absence taken in AY 2023 and earlier will not be counted).
・If a temporary leave of absence is approved to complete obligatory military service in a student’s home country,
then the period will not be counted toward the total.

10・Applications to take a temporary leave of absence will be denied (excluding leaves for military service obligations
in a student’s home country) if the period a student applies for when combined with previously-taken periods
exceeds the limit placed on temporary leaves of absence.
B. Notes about Temporary Leave of Absence
・You cannot take or register for courses during temporary leave of absence. In the case that you take a temporary leaveof absence in the middle of the semester, all of the courses you have registered for will be canceled and any earned
credits will be invalidated.
・Students who are extending their enrollment in the doctoral program can not apply for temporary leave of absence.
C. Submission of the “Notification of Returning to Study” (就学届)
A “Notification of Returning to Study” must be submitted immediately after returning to university through K-Support.
If the student takes a temporary leave of absence due to illness, a medical certificate from a doctor must also be submittedwith the Notification of Returning to Study.
D. Academic Fees and Expenses during Temporary Leave of Absence
Tuition and facilities fee will be waived.
E. Health Check
If a student takes a temporary leave of absence and is not able to take the annual health check in April, he or she isrequired to take the health check in September during the orientation period for incoming students.
2-2. Withdrawal
A. Voluntary Withdrawal
Fill in the “Notification for Withdrawal” (退学届). The student and his or her guarantor must sign and affix their seals
individually on the form, have an interview with the student’s research advisor, and then submit the form to
the SDM Office. The student ID card of the student must also be returned when the form is submitted. For details,
please check SDM Website (For students) ＞(Temporary Leave of Absence / Study Abroad / Withdrawal).
1. Submitting the “Notification for Withdrawal”
The student and his or her guarantor must sign and affix their seals on the form.
*The application form will not be accepted if the signatures or seals of the student and the guarantor are the same.
2. The student must return his or her student ID card upon submitting the form.
3. Date of Withdrawal
If tuition and other fees have been paid, students may set the withdrawal date. (Usually September 21 for the Spring
Semester and March 31 for the Fall Semester.) Please note that if students choose to withdraw before the end of thesemester, they will not receive credits for registered courses in that semester.
B. Expulsion (excerpt from Articles 128 and 161 of the Graduate School Rules)
The maximum period of enrollment in the same graduate school is four years for the master’s program and six years forthe doctoral program, excluding any temporary leaves of absence. Disciplinary action will be taken to expel students
who are seen to be unmotivated and unfit to pursue a degree from the graduate school.
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A. Before Going Abroad
The “Application for Study Abroad” (国外留学申請書) must be submitted to the SDM Office two months prior to thedesired departure date. After being screened by the student’s research advisor, the application shall be deliberated andapproved by the Graduate School of System Design and Management Faculty Committee. Please note that going abroad
to attend a language school is treated as a temporary leave of absence.
B. Documents to Submit after Returning
Students must submit the following documents to the SDM Office after returning from abroad. A period of up to one
year studying at overseas universities and institutions can be counted toward the enrollment period at the Graduate
School of System Design and Management.
・Notification of Returning to Study (就学届)・Application Regarding Period of Study Abroad (在学期間算入願)
If you wish to transfer credits (maximum of 15 credits) acquired abroad to the degree program at SDM, submit thefollowing documents after receiving approval from your research advisor. Students must have the necessary documents
issued while studying at the university/institution abroad.
・Application for Accreditation of earned Credits (単位認定申請書)
・Academic transcript
・Course syllabus
2-4. Period of Enrollment in the Doctoral Program
The maximum period of enrollment in the doctoral program is 12 semesters, excluding any temporary leaves of absence.
If you have earned credits for all of the required courses by the end of your third year, you can either choose to stay inthe program to complete your dissertation or withdraw from the program as a student who has completed the required
course work but has not submitted a dissertation (Withdrawal from the Doctoral Program [After the Completion of
Required Course Work without Submission of a Dissertation]). Submit the appropriate application (Application for
Extension of Enrollment Period or the Notification of Withdrawal from the Doctoral Program with the Completion of
Course Requirements; see below) to the SDM Office. Students who are extending their enrollment in the doctoral
program can not apply for temporary leave of absence.
A. Application for Extension of Enrollment Period
If a student wants to remain enrolled in the doctoral program, an “Application for Extension of Enrollment Period” (在学期間延長許可願) must be submitted to the SDM Office by the end of August for those whose period of enrollment
ends in the Spring Semester and by the end of February for those whose period of enrollment ends in the Fall Semester.
If the application is approved, the student will be allowed to remain enrolled for up to six additional semesters from theend of the third year, excluding temporary leaves of absence. The student may apply for a tuition waiver for the extended
enrollment period.
B. Notification of Withdrawal from the Doctoral Program with the Completion of Course Requirements (所定単位取得退学届)
If students in the doctoral program earn all the necessary credits within three years of enrollment but do not submit a12

doctoral dissertation, they can submit a “Notification of Withdrawal from the Doctoral Program with the Completion of
Course Requirements” to the SDM Office.
2-5. Changes to Personal Information of the Student/Guarantor
If the address of the student or guarantor changes, if the guarantor changes or if the student or guarantor changes his/herfamily name or given name, check the application procedure on the Keio University Student Website(https://www.students.keio.ac.jp/en/com/procedure/register/apply.html ) and complete the change procedure as soon as
possible. Please note that submission of the above document is extremely important to prevent delays in receiving any
vital documentation that is sent out by the SDM Office in the post.
2-6. Payment of Academic Fees and Expenses and Deferred Payments
Fees for students who admitted in AY 2024
Registration Fee

Tuition Fee(unit: Japanese yen)Student Health Care

Total

Mutual Aid Fee
Master’s

60,0001,920,000

2,600

1,982,600

Program(30,000)(960,000)(1,350/ 1,250)(991,350/ 991,250)

Doctoral

60,0001,140,000

2,600

1,202,600

Program(30,000)(570,000)(1,350/ 1,250)(601,350/ 601,250)

Fees for students who admitted in or after AY 2016
Registration Fee

Tuition Fee(unit: Japanese yen)Student Health Care

Total

Mutual Aid Fee
Master’s

60,0001,920,000

2,500

1,982,500

Program(30,000)(960,000)(1,250)(991,250)

Doctoral

60,0001,140,000

2,500

1,202,500

Program(30,000)(570,000)(1,250)(601,250)*Tuition and other fees can be paid in two installments, in the Spring and Fall Semesters.

(Installment payment amounts are shown in the parentheses.)
From the spring semester of the 2024 academic year, students will also be able to download the bank transfer form from
“Keio Academic Fees Navigator”. The bank transfer form will NOT be sent after the spring semester of the 2024
academic year. Instead, students will receive an email notification at their email address when it is time to pay academic
fees. After receiving the email, they should log in to “Keio Academic Fees Navigator” and proceed with the payment
process.
<Refer to> Article 131 of the Graduate School Regulations (Daigakuin Gakusoku)
Payment Deadline
Payment for the Spring Semester and payment in full: Tuesday, April 30
Payment for the Fall Semester: Thursday, October 31
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If tuition and other fees cannot be paid by the deadline due to unavoidable reasons, students must submit the“Application for Tuition Deferment” (延納申請書) to the SDM Office by the following dates:
Spring Semester: Wednesday, May 15

Fall Semester: Friday, November 15

The reason for payment delay must be approved by Keio University, which will issue a certificate upon approval.
You may download the form fromhttps://www.students.keio.ac.jp/en/com/scholarships/tuition/extension.html
The deadlines for deferred payments are as follows:
Spring Semester: Wednesday, July 31

Fall Semester: Tuesday, December 24

2-7. Use of Classrooms
In order to use rooms, please use reservation forms on SDM website “For Students” → “Discussion RoomReservation”.
■Discussion Room for SDM C3N04-C3N09 ……Make a reservation through Reservation Spreadsheet.
■Discussion Room for SDM/KMD C3S03-C3S09 ……Make a reservation through KMD/SDM Discussion
Room Reservation system■SDM Classroom C3N14・C3S10（CDF） ……In order to use classrooms for academic meetings or classrelated use, a reservation must be made in advance with DM professor's permission.
Discussion rooms C3S03 to C3S09 can be used continuously for up to two class periods. Please note that discussion
rooms are shared with KMD students. After using the rooms, clean the room and return the desks and chairs to their
original position.
2-8. Off-campus Student Activities
To hold extracurricular activities off campus, a “Notification of Off-campus Student Activities” (学外行事届) mustbe submitted through Online System for Student Club Activities four days prior to the activities. Please be aware thatwithout a prior application being made, medical expenses for accidents and injuries will not be covered by the insurance
policy.
Online System for Student Club Activities https://studentlife.gakuji.keio.ac.jp/en2-9. Parking Permit
Students are not allowed to commute to the university by car. In cases of injury or sickness, or for deliveries, a temporary
parking permit can be issued by submitting a form to the SDM Office five days prior to the day of use.
2-10. Cafeteria
Students may use the school cafeteria on weekdays to hold receptions and parties for school clubs, with faculty members,
with alumni, etc. First, make a reservation at the school cafeteria and then submit the “Request to Hold
Meeting/Gathering on Campus” (学内集会届) to the Hiyoshi Office of Student Services located on the first floor of the
Independence Wing (Fourth Building) within two weeks of making the reservation. Please note that the reservation may
be cancelled if a student fails to submit this form.
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2-11. Filming and Taking Photographs on Campus
To film or take photographs on Hiyoshi Campus, please submit an “Application for Permission to Film/Photographon Campus” (構内撮影許可申請) to the Hiyoshi Office of Student Services. For details, ask at the SDM Office.
2-12. Posters and Pamphlets
Apply for permission at the SDM Office to put up posters and distribute pamphlets on campus.

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3. Certificates (Master’s/ Doctoral)
Current students can obtain certificates at:
・Certificate issuing machines on each campus
・Convenience stores nationwide (Family Mart, Lawson, Seven-Eleven [listed in alphabetical order]) *except for Gakuwari
For further information regarding the service, see the website below:
https://www.students.keio.ac.jp/en/com/procedure/certificate/issue.html
Please check the schedule for the operating hours of the Certificate Issuing Machines. The machines may be unavailable
due to maintenance or for other reasons.
3-1. Certificate of Expected Completion
The Certificate of Expected Completion can be issued in the third semester of the master’s program (excluding
temporary leaves of absence).
If certificates in English or sealed certificates are necessary, apply at the SDM Office. Any certificates already issued
by the Certificate Issuing Machines and Convenience stores cannot be sealed.
3-2. Certificate of Annual Health Examination
The Certificate of Annual Health Examination is issued for students who took the health check. Please be aware that
this certificate is only issued to students who have taken the annual health check. For more information, please see the
Health Center website (https://www.hcc.keio.ac.jp/en/index.html).
3-3. Student Travel Fare Discount Certificate (Gakuwari)*Not available at convenience stores

When traveling over 100 kilometers, a Student Travel Fare Discount Certificate may be used. A student may issue up toten certificates per day. Certificates are valid for three months from the day of issuance. Be sure to give yourself plentyof time when applying for certificates just before holidays.

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4. Scholarships (Master’s/ Doctoral)
Applying for Scholarships
International students who wish to apply for scholarships through Keio University must hold a residence status of“Student.” Additionally, international students must undergo the “Scholarship Registration” (奨学金受給希望登録)
by the deadline each semester. Please refer to the following website for application procedures.
Procedures of Scholarship Registration
https://www.ic.keio.ac.jp/en/life/scholarship/application.html (English)
https://www.ic.keio.ac.jp/intl_student/scholarship/keio_student.html (Japanese)
Scholarship in general
https://www.ic.keio.ac.jp/en/life/scholarship/intl_student.html (English)
https://www.ic.keio.ac.jp/intl_student/scholarship/intl_student.html (Japanese)

175. Annual Health Check, Student Health Insurance, Counseling, andCareer Support, Support Services for Students with Disabilities(Reasonable Accommodation) (Master’s/ Doctoral)
5-1. Annual Health Check
In accordance with the School Health and Safety Act and the Graduate School Rules, an annual health check is provided
to students every spring to promote their health and to prevent, detect, and treat disease in the early stages. If you takea checkup at a hospital or clinic outside Keio University, the report of the health check must be submitted to the HealthCenter on Hiyoshi Campus.
If any disease or other medical condition is found, the student will be notified directly along with information on theappropriate measures to be taken.
In order to promote the students’ health, a complete examination is provided at the University Health Center, which
includes issuance of introduction letters to Keio University Hospital for reexaminations, and treatments and regularconsultations at the Health Center.
Please note that the Certificate of Annual Health Examination will not be issued to students who do not take the annual
health check.
Regarding treatments at the University Health Center, half of the fee is paid for by students and the other half is coveredby the Keio Student Health Care Mutual Aid Association (Gakuseikenpo). Students must immediately notify the SDM
Office (045-564-2518) or the security office (045-564-2452 extension: 37100) after office hours and holidays if they
are involved in an accident on campus. Appropriate measures will be taken immediately to call an ambulance or contact
medical institutions.
5-2. Notification of Infectious Disease
Under the School Health and Safety Act, if students are found to be infected or are potentially infectedwith
communicable diseases (including COVID-19, in addition to influenza, measles, rubella, etc.) they are prohibited from
attending classes (coming to the university). For more details, please visit the Health Center website(https://www.hcc.keio.ac.jp/en/index.html). Please advise the student to consult with a physician and be vaccinated if
necessary, to avoid mass-spreading of infectious diseases within the university.
5-3. Keio Student Health Care Mutual Aid Association (Gakuseikenpo)
Full-time students at Keio University are members of the Keio Student Health Care Mutual Aid Association(Gakuseikenpo; 学生健康保険互助組合). When you receive medical treatment by indicating your insurance card, the
Keio Student Health Care Mutual Aid Association will transfer the reimbursement amount for your treatment to yourbank account. For more detailed information, please refer to the handbook. The handbook is available at the Keio

University Student website. URL: https://www.students.keio.ac.jp/en/com/life/health/18

5-4. Personal Accident Insurance for Students Pursuing Education and Research with the Additional Coverage
for Commuting Accidents
Keio University is a member of Japan Educational Exchange and Service, which offers the “Personal Accident Insurance
for Students Pursuing Education and Research” (学生教育研究災害傷害保険) with the "Additional Coverage forCommuting Accidents” (通学中等傷害危険担保特約). This insurance plan covers against unexpected accidents
during the course of your educational and research activities and commuting to school.
Activities covered by this insurance:
・ Academic and extracurricular activities or events on and off campus.
・ For off-campus activities, please submit a Notification of Off-campus Student Activities through Online System forStudent Club Activities four days prior to the activities. Regarding the procedure, please refer to 2-.8 Off-campus
Student Activities.
5-5. Optional Compensation
There are three types of optional compensation: “insurance” and “mutual aid.” Students should apply for these directly
if they wish to be covered.
Insurance for accidents involving third parties or their property: Japan Educational Exchange and Service (You canapply at the Office of Student Services.)
Student Comprehensive Insurance: Keio Academic Enterprises (Tel: 03-3453-3846)
Student Comprehensive Mutual Insurance and Personal Liability Insurance for Students: Keio Co-op (Tel: 045-5638489)
5-6. Student Counseling Roomhttps://www.students.keio.ac.jp/en/com/life/consult/counseling-room.html

The Student Counseling Room is open to all students on an advance reservation basis. University regulations ensure astrict privacy policy. Students are always welcome with their family and friends. Introduction to other departments andorganizations will be made if necessary. Students are encouraged to attend various group meetings that are held to enrichtheir campus experience. For further information, please visit their webpage.
5-7. Keio University Harassment Prevention Committee
If you believe that you are being harassed, don’t feel that you should blame yourself or tolerate it. Contact theHarassment Prevention Committee Consultation Office. For further information, please visit the following website:
http://www.harass-pco.keio.ac.jp/en/index.html
5-8. Lost and FoundThe Office of Student Services holds onto lost and found items for three months. For items lost or found in the
Collaboration Complex, inquire at the Security Center located on the first floor of the Collaboration Complex.
5-9. Placement and Career Services
Career support is provided to promote opportunities for employment.
A. Guidance and seminars- Guidance and seminars at other campuses (available to students)
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B. Information on employment offers, company information, list of Keio alumni, and internship information
Information on employment offers, seminars, and student job search notifications are available on K-Support. For more
information, please visit the website. In addition, information sent from companies is available to browse at the SDM
Office.
C. Employment report
All students are required to complete a survey titled “Plans After Graduation” (進路届; for example, work full-time or
go on to a Ph.D. program). The information will be used by Keio University to help future students with their job search,
as well as for statistics and surveys by external institution.
Your place of employment (if any) after graduating SDM may be listed on the SDM website and brochures (your namewill not be disclosed).
Information on how to report will be provided by email.
5-10. Access to the Networks
In order to use the computers and printers located at the Information Technology Center (KIC) on Hiyoshi, Mita, Yagami,
and Shinanomachi Campuses, an ITC account is necessary. Students are required to follow ITC regulations when using
the network system.
A SDM wireless network (sdm-mobile2) is available inside the Collaboration Complex. A printer is available in room
C3N15.
5-11. Support Services for Students with Disabilities (Reasonable Accommodation)
Keio University strives to provide the necessary support and means to ensure that students with disabilities have equal
access and equal quality of academic opportunities as other students. All students enrolled in an undergraduate facultyor graduate school at Keio University are eligible for support. The support that Keio offers varies depending on thenature of each student’s disability. The specifics of the support (provision of reasonable accommodation) aredetermined based on what each student requests and will be determined after a constructive discussion that finds
overlap between the support a student needs and what specific mechanisms the university is able to provide. It takes
about one month from the time of application to when the details of reasonable accommodation are determined. If you
wish to continue receiving reasonable accommodation, you will need to reapply each semester.
For details, please refer to the Office for Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion website
https://www.diversity.keio.ac.jp/en/index.html*Reasonable Accommodations: Article 7 of the “Act for Eliminating Discrimination against Persons with
Disabilities” (2013) states: “If a person with a disability expresses the genuine willingness to eliminate the social
barrier, an administrative organ, etc., in conducting its administrative affairs or other work, must provide reasonableaccommodation to implement the elimination of the social barrier so long as the burden associated with the relevant
implementation is not disproportionate, in accordance with the sex, age, and state of the disability of the person with adisability so that the rights and interests of the person with the disability is not violated.” In observation of this rule,
we define carrying out the necessary actions as the “provision of reasonable accommodation.”206. Curriculum and Process for Degree Completion （Master’s Program）
6-1. Courses
Courses offered by SDM
SDM courses for the master’s program are listed below. Depending on the course, extra hours may be required forseminars, assignments, and class preparation. There is no limit on the number of courses for which a student may
register. However, students should consult with the lecturer and their research advisors to ensure that they register
for an appropriate number of courses.
Required Subjects
Core Subject

The numbers in the brackets specify the credits awarded for the course.

Project Subject
DESIGN PROJECT (JE) (4)

INTRODUCTION TO SYSTEM DESIGN AND MANAGEMENT (J) (2)
INTRODUCTION TO SYSTEM DESIGN AND MANAGEMENT (E) (2)

SYSTEM ARCHITECTING AND INTEGRATION (J) (2)
SYSTEM ARCHITECTING AND INTEGRATION (E) (2)
SYSTEM VERIFICATION AND VALIDATION (J) (2)
SYSTEM VERIFICATION AND VALIDATION (E) (2)
PROJECT MANAGEMENT (J) (2)
PROJECT MANAGEMENT (E) (2)Special Research Subjects *1
RESEARCH ON SYSTEM DESIGN AND MANAGEMENT (2)RESEARCH ON PROJECT DESIGN AND MANAGEMENT (2)SDM RESEARCH METHODOLOGY (J) *2
SDM RESEARCH METHODOLOGY (E) *2
Major Subjects

Recommended Basic Subjects
STATISTICS AND DATA PROCESSING FOR SYSTEM DESIGN (J) (2)
COMMUNICATIONS (E) (2)
PROJECT MANAGEMENT FUNDAMENTALS (J) (2)Recommended Advanced Subjects
SYSTEMS APPROACH FOR SOCIAL SYSTEMS (J) (2)
COMPETENCY AND SKILL-BUILDING (J) (2)
WORKSHOP DESIGN METHODOLOGY FOR INNOVATION1 (J) (1)
MODELING AND SIMULATION OF SYSTEMS (J) (2)SPECIAL LECTURES 1 (J) (2) (Offered in odd-numbered years) WORKSHOP DESIGN METHODOLOGY FOR INNOVATION2 (J) (1)
SPECIAL LECTURES 2 (J) (2) (Offered in even-numbered years)

Major Subjects in Systems and Socio-Tech Engineering

PRACTICE OF SYSTEM DESIGN AND MANAGEMENT (J) (2)BASIC THEORY AND PRACTICE OF ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE (J) (2)P RACTICE OF SYSTEM DESIGN AND MANAGEMENT(E)(2 ) (Offered in even-numbered years)

FOUNDATION OF MODEL-BASED SYSTEMS ENGINEERING (E) (2)

DESIGN SCIENCE AND PROJECT (J) (2) *3
SPACE SYSTEMS ENGINEERING (J) (2) *3
SPATIAL USER INTERFACE (J) (2) *3

FOUNDATION OF MODEL-BASED SYSTEMS ENGINEERING (J) (2)NET WORK AND DAT ABASE SYST EMS (J) (2) (Offered in odd-numbered years)

ARCHITECTURE FOR DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION(EJ) (2)FOUNDATION OF ABSTRACTION FOR SYSTEM THINKING (J) (2)FRONTIER PROJECT MANAGEMENT (JE) (2)

TRUSTWORTHY INTELLIGENT SYSTEMS (EJ) (2)Major Subjects in Safe,Reliable, Human, Symbiotic & Innovation Systems
HUMAN RELATIONS (J) (2)SUSTAINABLE URBAN SYSTEMS 1 (J) (2)HUMAN INTERFACE (J) (2)SUSTAINABLE URBAN SYSTEMS 2 (J) (2)VIRTUAL DESIGN (EJ) (2)
STUDIOS FOR URBAN SYSTEMS DESIGN (E) (2)
DEEPENING UNDERSTANDING OF SELF AND OTHERS BASED ON EASTERN PHILOSOPHY (E) (2)
SYSTEM ASSURANCE (J) (2)M ODEL-BASED CONCEPTUAL DESIGN AND M ANAGEM ENT (E) (2)

INTRODUCTION TO THE URBAN SYSTEMS DESIGN (J) (2)

INNOVAT IVE DESIGN MET HODOLOGY (J) (2) (Offered in even-numbered years)

Body as Metaphor (EJ) (2)Major Subjects in Political, Economic and Business Systems

DEEPENING EMBODIED KNOWLEDGE ― BASED ON INSIGHTS FROM JAPANESE TRADITIONAL THERAPY (E) (2)

BUSINESS PROCESS MODELING AND MANAGEMENT (J) (2)ENT REPRENEURSHIP DESIGN T HEORY (J) (2) (Offered in odd-numbered years）

SOCIAL SURVEY METHODS (J) (2)
PROGRAM MANAGEMENT (J) (2)
PROGRAM MANAGEMENT (E) (2)
INTERNSHIP1 (J) (1) *5
INTERNSHIP2 (J) (2) *5
SOCIAL ENTREPRENEURSHIP DESIGN (J) (2)TECHNICAL ENTREPRENEURSHIP (EJ) (2)SERVICE ENGINEERING (J) (2)THE MECHANISM OF ACCOUNTING SYSTEM IN THE CONTEXT OF ECONOMIC SYSTEM (EJ) (2)

DECISION MAKING AND RISK MANAGEMENT UNDER UNCERTAINTY (JE) (2)

BUSINESS ANALYSIS AND SYNTHESIS (J) (2)SIMULATION AND GAMING FOR PROJECT DESIGN (EJ) (2)

THEORY AND PRACTICE OF AUDIT AND ASSURANCE SERVICES (E) (2) *4

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Graduate-level Common Courses
Graduate-level Common Courses are courses common to all graduate schools and are designed to cultivate students’knowledge that is necessary for their research. At the same time, the courses aim to enable students to utilize theirown expertise while combining knowledge from all disciplines to create and apply a new kind of “multidisciplinary
and interdisciplinary knowledge.” It is hoped that students will conduct their studies transcending beyond theacademic boundaries of humanities, sciences, and other disciplines. By doing so, students can have a more fruitfultime doing their research, advancing their careers, and other pursuits.
Courses which are counted as Major Courses for Master’s Program are below.
Other courses are counted as Optional Courses (credits earned for these courses do not count towards thecompletion of the degree program)
Numbers shown in parentheses are credits for each class subject.

Subjects

AY2024 semester Subject Group and/or Subgroup (as shown in academic transcript)

PROJECT FOR MULTIDISCIPLINARY AND INTERDISCIPLINARYKNOWLEDGE (SUSTAINABLE ENVIRONMENT) （J）(2)Spring courses

Master’s Program: Major Courses

DATA SCIENCE PROJECT （J）(2)Fall courses

Optional Courses: Courses offered at other graduate schools andundergraduate faculties / Master’s Program: Major Courses

DATA SCIENCE PROJECT will be counted as Major Courses for Master’s Program if the student meets therequirement below by SDM.
Requirement by SDM:
If the student earns BASIC THEORY AND PRACTICE OF ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE (SDM course) by theend of the semester which the student register DATA SCIENCE PROJECT, DATA SCIENCE PROJECT will becounted as Major Courses for Master’s Program.
Notes:<Table of corresponding courses >a. The following courses are essentially the same. Students can only re-register for courses they have previously taken
as Optional Courses, which do not count toward the credit requirements for completing the degree. (Further details
below.)
Subjects provided this academic year

Subjects provided last AY 2020

BUSINESS PROCESS M ODELING AND M ANAGEM ENT (J) (2)3SYSTEM S AND PROCESS M ODELING AND M ANAGEM ENT (J) (2)Subjects provided this academic year

Subjects provided last AY 2023

M ODEL-BASED CONCEPTUAL DESIGN AND INNOVATION (E) (2)M ODEL-BASED CONCEPTUAL DESIGN AND M ANAGEM ENT (E) (2)b. The meanings of (J), (E), (JE), (EJ) are as follows:(J): Course is offered in Japanese(E): Course is offered in English(JE): Lectures are in Japanese with English materials and brief commentary(EJ): Lectures are in English with Japanese commentary*1. The “Special Research Subjects” do not have timetabled classes. Credits are awarded for the research of the master’s
students. “Research on System Design and Management” is for students enrolled in the Research-Intensive Course.
“Research on Project Design and Management” is for students enrolled in the Learning-Intensive Course.
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*2. “SDM RESEARCH METHODOLOGY” is a course related to “RESEARCH ON SYSTEM DESIGN AND
MANAGEMENT” that is for RI and LI students in the third semester.
*3. “Spatial User Interface,” “Space Systems Engineering,” and “Design Science and Project” are courses jointly heldwith the Graduate School of Science and Technology. These courses are mainly held at the Yagami Campus. The syllabi
for these courses are not available on the SDM e-learning System and must be accessed from the Graduate School of
Science and Technology website (https://gslbs.adst.keio.ac.jp/index.html).
*The SDM course “Design Science and Project” is registered only as “Design Project” at the Graduate School of
Science and Technology. Students will need to search for “Design Project” to find the course syllabus.
*The grading for these courses is based on the criteria set by the Graduate School of Science and Technology. Inquireat the SDM office for further details.
*4. “Theory and Practice of Audit and Assurance Services” is course jointly held with the Faculty of Business andCommerce and Graduate School of Business and Commerce. This course is held at the Mita Campus. The syllabi forthis course is not available on the SDM e-learning System and must be accessed from the Faculty of Business andCommerce and Graduate School of Business and Commerce website (https://gslbs.adst.keio.ac.jp/index.html).
*The SDM course “Theory and Practice of Audit and Assurance Services” is registered only as “IFRS Basic” at theFaculty of Business and Commerce and registered only as “Accounting” at the Graduate School of Business andCommerce. Students will need to search for “IFRS Basic” or “Accounting “to find the course syllabus.
*5. The “Internship 1” and “Internship 2” courses were set up so that students could learn of the relationship between
their studies and business practices, improve their professional awareness, and to accurately grasp their respective
aptitudes through practical experience only possible outside of the university curriculum. Students participate ininternship programs at companies and external research institutions during vacations periods such as the summer break,and credits are later awarded to students who satisfactorily complete a report of their activities in accordance with thenumber of hours undertaken.
Course nameField in Major Courses

Number of credits

Hours of participation

INTERNSHIP 1

Political, Economic and Business Systems

1

120 hours

INTERNSHIP 2

Political, Economic and Business Systems

2

240 hours[Choosing an internship program]Students wishing to do an internship should search for opportunities using the internship listings on job websites andthe SDM website respectively.
In principle, students are not permitted to miss classes in order to participate in internships. However, as certain classes
may employ alternative teaching methods such as e-learning, students should consult with the faculty members in chargeof the courses concerned. Students should also consult in advance with the faculty member overseeing the internship,
as it may not be possible to earn credits depending on the program content.
[Pre-internship]
・ Documents for submission to company (excluding the IBM internship program)-Notify the SDM office of the names of the host organization and contact person. The SDM office will issue youwith a “Certificate of Internship Participation (Form 1)” (インターンシップ参加証明書（様式 1）) and a Letter ofRequest.
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・ Insurance for Internships (all students wanting to do an internship)-Students should join the “Liability Insurance for Internships, Professional Qualification Activities, etc. (INTERNL)” to protect themselves against all eventualities, including accidental damage to equipment or injury to persons
at the host organization. Students can join for a premium of 210 yen at the SDM Office.
・ “Application for Permission to Engage in Activity other than that Permitted under the Status of Residence Previously
Granted” (資格外活動許可申請書; for international students only)-International students intending to engage in activities yielding remuneration not permitted under their current
status of residence must apply for the appropriate permit. Application forms are available at the SDM Office. It
takes approximately two weeks to obtain a permit. Students should prepare well in advance and ensure they obtain
permission before starting the internship.
[Mid-internship]
・ Submit the Letter of Request and the Certificate of Internship Participation (Form1) to the person in charge at thehost organization and ask for the latter to be filled out and returned upon conclusion of the program. The hostorganization may use its own format for the certificate of participation.
[Post-internship]
・ Submit a report and an “Application for Credits for Internship 1 & 2 (Form 2)” (インターンシップ 1・2 認定願（様式 2）)-Submit the following documents to the SDM Office:a. Application for Credits for Internship 1 & 2 (Form 2)
Download from http://www.sdm.keio.ac.jp/student/career/internship.html (Japanese language only)
b. Report
Students should write a report of about three-pages on A4 detailing their achievements during the internship(no prescribed format). Do not include any confidential information.
c. Outline of the internship (application guidelines, etc.)
d. Completed “Certificate of Internship Participation (Form 1)” (インターンシップ参加証明書（様式 1）)・ Interview with the faculty member in charge of the internship course- Students should request to attend an interview with the faculty member overseeing the internship. After theinterview, students must collect a completed Application for Credits for Internship 1 & 2 (Form 2), which the
SDM Office will provide the faculty member in charge in advance.
[Course registration]-Students must bring the completed Application for Credits for Internship 1 & 2 (Form 2) to the SDM Office to register
the course.
[Grades for internship and notification]
The faculty member in charge of the internship course will determine whether to award credits based on the interview
and report. If approved, a grade of [PASS] will be awarded for this course together with the grades of the other courses
the student has taken at the end of the semester.
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6-2. Requirements for Completion of Degree
A. Degrees Awarded by SDM<Research-Intensive Course>
Master’s Degree (System Engineering)
Master’s Degree (System Design and Management)<Learning-Intensive Course>
Master’s Degree (System Design and Management)
B. Requirements for Degree Completion<Research-Intensive Course>
1. Be enrolled at SDM for four or more semesters, excluding temporary leaves of absence. Cases of early completionof the degree upon fulfillment of the program requirements will be determined separately.
2. Earn credits in accordance with the requirements set forth in Article 108 Section 33-2 of the Graduate School Rules.
3. Pass the master’s thesis and final examinations.
(Excerpt from the Graduate School Rules)
Article 108 Section 33-2
1.

To fulfill the requirements for a master’s degree in the Research-Intensive Course, a student must earn at least 36
credits through courses and satisfy the requirements specified in the following section and Article 109.

2.

A student must satisfy the credit requirements in each of the following items in order to be awarded a master’s
degree.
1. Required Courses-Core Subjects:

8 credits-

Special Research Subjects:

8 credits-

Project Subjects:

4 credits

2. Major Courses:
3.

At least 16 credits

Notwithstanding the provisions of the preceding paragraph, separate provisions shall be made for cases of early
degree completion.

* Credits for master’s thesis research will be awarded as credits for the Special Research Subject, “RESEARCH ON
SYSTEM DESIGN AND MANAGEMENT.”<Learning-Intensive Course>
1. Be enrolled at SDM for four or more semesters, excluding temporary leaves of absence. Cases of early completionof the degree upon fulfillment of the program requirements will be determined separately.
2. Earn credits in accordance with the requirements set forth in Article 108 Section 33-3 of the Graduate School Rules.
3. Pass the master’s thesis and final examinations.
(Excerpt from the Graduate School Rules)
Article 108 Section 33-3
1.

To fulfill the requirements for a master’s degree in the Learning-Intensive Course, a student must earn at least 46
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credits through courses and satisfy the requirements specified in the following section and Article 109.
2.

A student must satisfy the credit requirements in each of the following items in order to be awarded a master’s
degree.
1. Required Courses-Core Subjects:

8 credits-

Special Research Subjects:

2 credits(Research on Project Design and Management)-

Project Subjects:

4 credits

2. Major Courses:
3.

At least 32 credits

Notwithstanding the provisions of the preceding paragraph, separate provisions shall be made for cases of early
degree completion.

* Credits for master’s thesis research will be awarded as credits for the Special Research Subject, “RESEARCH ON
PROJECT DESIGN AND MANAGEMENT”.

< Maximum Number of Credits that can be Earned through E-learning Courses>
If you are unable to attend every class but have a strong desire to take the course, you may register for the e-learning
course.
You can view lectures and earn credits by submitting assignments through the e-learning system. The class lecture
videos are uploaded roughly once a week after the class is given.
The maximum number of credits that can be earned through e-learning is:
Research-Intensive Course: 10 credits
Learning-Intensive Course: 30 credits (20 credits for students who enrolled in or before 2018)
Refer to “6-3-4. F. Notes for Registering e-learning Courses” for details.
<Changing Course>
For master’s students within two semesters of enrollment (except for the period of temporary leaving of absence),
application for change of course may be approved after being screened by the research advisors and the Graduate Schoolof System Design and Management Committee. Contact the SDM Office for more information.
1. Credits after Changing Course
a. Change Research-Intensive Course to Learning-Intensive Course:
The 2 or 4 credits that are earned for Special Research Subjects in semesters 1 and 2 will be awarded as credits for
Optional Subjects.
b. Change Learning-Intensive Course to Research-Intensive Course:
When changing the course of study, the credits which needed to be obtained by this time for Special Research Subjects
will be awarded. *The maximum number of e-learning courses that can be taken is different for the Learning Intensive
Course and Research Intensive Course. If changing the course of study, the maximum number of credits permitted by
the Research Intensive Course, which has a lower credit limit than the Learning Intensive Course, can be carried over.
All other credits earned though e-learning will be awarded as credits for Optional Subjects.
* Refer to ”Maximum Number of Credits that can be earned through E-learning Courses” above.
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2. Points to Note
It is not approved to change Research-Intensive Course to Learning-Intensive Course if you get a D grade for any ofSpecial Research Subjects in the first two semesters.
C. Process for Completing Degree
1. Schedule<Students enrolled in the Research–Intensive Course>＜First year＞
Orientation

Apr. 2023
Apr. 3, 2023

Sep. 2023
Online orientation

Apr. 2024
Apr. 1, 2024

Sep. 2024
Online orientation

Course registration①Apr.3-5, 2023
②Apr.6-14, 2023

①Sep.26-28, 2023
②Sep.29-Oct.9, 2023

①Apr.3-5, 2024
②Apr.6-15, 2024

①Sep.25-27, 2024
②Sep.28-Oct.8, 2024

Submission of form on preferred research supervisor

Apr.17, 2023

Oct.2, 2023

Apr.15, 2024

Oct.10, 2024

Decision of research supervisor
Theme Presentations (deadline for prior submission of presentation
manuscript: 23:59 on the day before presentations)Apr.27, 2023

Oct.10, 2023

Apr.25, 2024

Oct.17, 2024

Sep.9, 2023

Feb.3, 2024

Sep.7, 2024

Feb.1, 2025

Course registration①Sep.26-28, 2023
②Sep.29-Oct.9, 2023

①Apr.3-5, 2024
②Apr.6-15, 2024

①Sep.25-27, 2024
Early Apr, 2025
②Sep.28-Oct.8, 2024

First interim presentation (deadline for prior submission of presentation
abstract (résumé) and manuscript: 23:59 on the day before presentations)Feb.17, 2024

Sep.14, 2024

Feb.22, 2025

Mid-September, 2025

Approval to commence master’s thesis ＊Mid-Mar, 2024

Mid-Sep, 2024

Mid-Mar, 2025

Mid-Sep, 2025

Course registration①Apr.3-5, 2024
②Apr.6-15, 2024

①Sep.25-27, 2024
②Sep.28-Oct.8, 2024

Early Apr.2025

Late Sep, 2025

Second interim presentation (deadline for prior submission of presentation
abstract (résumé) and manuscript: 23:59 on the day before presentations)Sep.14, 2024

Feb.22, 2025

Mid-Sep, 2025

Mid-Feb, 2026

Course registration①Sep.25-27, 2024
②Sep.28-Oct.8, 2024

Early Apr, 2025

Late Sep. 2025

Early Apr, 2026

Secondary advisor assigned

Nov.8, 2024

Late May, 2025

Mid-Nov, 2025

Late May, 2026

Nov.26, 2024

Early Jun, 2025

Late Nov, 2025

Early Jun, 2026

Jan.24, 2025

Mid-Jul, 2025

Late Jan, 2026

Mid-Jul, 2026

Jan.3, Feb.1, 2025

Late Jul, 2025

Late Jan, 2026

Late Jul, 2026

＜Second year＞

Submission of applications for tentative title of master’s thesis and degree,
and materials formatted for publication (4:45 p.m.)
Submission of master’s thesis (4:45 p.m.)
Examination of master’s thesis (deadline for prior submission of presentation
manuscript: 23:59 on the day before presentations) *If the presentations areheld over a two-day period, submit the day before the first round ofpresentations.
Re-examination of master’s thesis (applicable students only)

Feb.7, 2025

Early-Aug, 2025

Early Feb, 2026

Early Aug, 2026

Submission of the final draft of the master’s thesis, materials formatted for
publication, Master's thesis Consent Form and registration of thesis title (finalver.) (4:45 p.m.)

Feb.10, 2025

Mid-Aug, 2025

Early Feb, 2026

Mid-Aug, 2026

Announcement of students who have completed the master’s programMar.10, 2025

Early Sep, 2025

Early Mar, 2026

Early Sep, 2026

Commencement ceremony

Mar.24, 2025

Mid-Sep, 2025

Late Mar, 2026

Mid-Sep, 2026

*The above schedules are subject to change.

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<Students enrolled in the Learning–Intensive Course>
Learning–Intensive Course students can register for the Special Research Subjects in the last semester of second year
only.
＜First year＞
Orientation

Apr. 2023
Apr. 3, 2023

Sep. 2023
Online orientation

Apr. 2024
Apr. 1, 2024

Sep. 2024
Online orientation

Course registration①Apr.3-5, 2023
②Apr.6-14, 2023

①Sep.26-28, 2023
②Sep.29-Oct.9, 2023

①Apr.3-5, 2024
②Apr.6-15, 2024

①Sep.25-27, 2024
②Sep.28-Oct.8, 2024

Submission of form on preferred research supervisor

Apr.17, 2023

Oct.2, 2023

Apr.15, 2024

Oct.10, 2024

Decision of research supervisor

Apr.27, 2023

Oct.10, 2023

Apr.25, 2024

Oct.17, 2024

Course registration①Sep.26-28, 2023
②Sep.29-Oct.9, 2023

①Apr.3-5, 2024
②Apr.6-15, 2024

①Sep.25-27, 2024
Early Apr, 2025
②Sep.28-Oct.8, 2024

Approval to commence master’s thesis ＊Mid-Mar, 2024

Mid-Sep, 2024

Mid-Mar, 2025

Mid-Sep, 2025

Course registration①Apr.3-5, 2024
②Apr.6-15, 2024

①Sep.25-27, 2024
②Sep.28-Oct.8, 2024

Early Apr.2025

Late Sep, 2025

Theme Presentations (deadline for prior submission of presentation
manuscript: 23:59 on the day before presentations)Sep.7, 2024

Feb.1, 2025

Early Sep, 2025

Early Feb, 2026

Course registration①Sep.25-27, 2024
②Sep.28-Oct.8, 2024

Early Apr, 2025

Late Sep. 2025

Early Apr, 2026

Nov.8, 2024

Late May, 2025

Mid-Nov, 2025

Late May, 2026

＜Second year＞

Secondary advisor assigned
Submission of applications for tentative title of master’s thesis and degree(4:45 p.m.)
Submission of master’s thesis (4:45 p.m.)
Examination of master’s thesis (deadline for prior submission of presentation
manuscript: 23:59 on the day before presentations) *If the presentations areheld over a two-day period, submit the day before the first round ofpresentations.
Re-examination of master’s thesis (applicable students only)
Submission of the final draft of the master’s thesis and Master's thesis
Consent Form, Registration of thesis title (final ver.) (4:45 p.m.)

Nov.26, 2024

Early Jun, 2025

Late Nov, 2025

Early Jun, 2026

Jan.24, 2025

Mid-Jul, 2025

Late Jan, 2026

Mid-Jul, 2026

Jan.3, Feb.1, 2025

Late Jul, 2025

Late Jan, 2026

Late Jul, 2026

Feb.7, 2025

Early-Aug, 2025

Early Feb, 2026

Early Aug, 2026

Feb.10, 2025

Mid-Aug, 2025

Early Feb, 2026

Mid-Aug, 2026

Announcement of students who have completed the master’s programMar.10, 2025

Early Sep, 2025

Early Mar, 2026

Early Sep, 2026

Commencement ceremony

Mar.24, 2025

Mid-Sep, 2025

Late Mar, 2026

Mid-Sep, 2026

*The above schedules are subject to change.
＊（Approval commence master’s thesis） Check the Articles 108 (34) for details.
2. Theme presentation, etc.,
・ Theme presentations *Details to be announced by the SDM Office.
[Presentation time]<Research-Intensive Course> Total of 6 minutes per student (3 minutes to present and 3 minutes for Q&A).
<Learning-Intensive Course> Total of 12 minutes per student (7 minutes to present and 5 minutes for Q&A).
[Advance submissions] Presentation slides (PPT file).
[How to submit] Upload to the e-learning system. *The URL and additional information will be provided by the SDM
Office.
[Submission deadline] In principle, by 23:59 on the day prior to the presentation. *The precise dates and times will
be provided by the SDM Office.
[Grading criteria]<Research-Intensive Course>
a. Is the student tackling a topic that is suitable for a research project at SDM?
b. Grasp of background and existing research: Does the student have a grasp of the existing research and theories
surrounding the topic or issue?
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c. Presentation skills: Has the student successfully conveyed the content of the research to the listeners within theallotted time?
<Learning-Intensive Course>
a. Problem awareness: Willingness to tackle difficult problems and issues previously overlooked.
Has the issue under consideration been clearly identified? Has the student clarified why and how he or she wishes totackle this particular issue? Does the student have a clear idea of what he or she wishes to contribute to his or her
field through this research?
b. Research scope: Has the student been able to narrow down the problem, specify a suitable question, and set thescope of research within practical and reasonable bounds?
c. Grasp of basic knowledge and existing research: Does the student have a grasp of the existing research and theories(both academically and more generally) on the research topic?
Does the student have a grasp of the overall background and the arguments presented in the existing research in his
or her chosen topic?
d. Approach of research and progress: Does the student have a feasible plan for completing his or her research
objectives? Has the methodology, means of implementation, and plan of action been adequately deliberated?
e. Presentation skills: Has the student been able to successfully convey to listeners the above four points within theallotted time?
[Important notes] (Theme presentations)* The theme presentations may be conducted in either Japanese or English.
*The presentation material and abstract must be checked by the research advisor prior to the presentation.
*All students must attend the presentations of other students in one of the two rooms hosting the event.
*On the day of the presentations, a PC with the presentation files of all students in each room must be prepared toensure that the event proceeds smoothly.
*The SDM Office will announce the order of the presentations.
・ Interim presentations *Details to be announced by the SDM Office.
[Presentation time]First interim presentation: Total of 10 minutes per student (7 minutes to present and 3 minutes for Q&A).
Second interim presentation: Total of 15 minutes per student (7 minutes to present and 8 minutes for Q&A).
[Advance submissions] Presentation abstract (résumé) and slides (PPT file).
[How to submit] Upload to the e-learning system. *The URL and additional information will be provided by the SDM
Office.
[Submission deadlines] In principle, by 23:59 on the day prior to the presentation. *The precise dates and times will
be provided by the SDM Office.
[Grading criteria]a. Overview of research:
Is the research on an important and challenging real-world problem?
Does the student know the key research literature on the issue under consideration?
Is the student aware of the current circumstances and effectiveness of any solutions previously proposed regarding29this issue?
Does the student have an overall command of related issues and an understanding of the position and significance of
his or her own research within the broader research agenda?
b. Originality and creativity:
Does the research question, methodology, and hypothesis demonstrate originality and creativity?
Does the student’s approach to and engagement with the research question demonstrate originality or creativity?
Has the student collected and analyzed new facts and data?
c. Research question and hypothesis:
Has the research question been framed appropriately? Has the student been consistent in the formulation anddevelopment of his or her hypothesis?
Is the research question realistic and suitable for the research topic, and is the hypothesis logically coherent? Is thefield of investigation appropriate for the research question?
d. Quality of research proposal and development:
Is the proposed policy solution realistic and within the bounds of real-world constraints?
Are the research conclusions realistic in terms of effectiveness and adoptability?
e. Quality of presentation:
Would the presentation be persuasive and comprehensible to the layperson?
Is the structure of the presentation easily understandable?
Does the proposed solution follow the basic framework of SDM?
[Important notes] (Interim presentations)*The interim presentations may be conducted in either Japanese or English.
*The presentation material and abstract must be checked by the research advisor prior to the presentation.
*All students must attend the presentations of other students in one of the two rooms hosting the event.
*On the day of the presentations, a PC with the presentation files of all students in each room must be prepared toensure that the event proceeds smoothly.
*The SDM Office will announce the order of the presentations.
・ Submission of the master’s thesis *Details to be announced by the SDM Office.
[Submission deadline] Approximately one week before the examination of the master’s thesis. The submission
deadlines are strictly enforced and late submissions will not be accepted. Furthermore, updates and revisions tosubmitted files are not permitted after the deadline. *The SDM Office will contact students making a submission on
an individual basis regarding the schedule.
[How to submit] Upload the thesis to the e-learning system as a PDF/A file. The e-leaning system does not accept
any formats other than PDF, including Word files. *The URL and additional information will be provided by the SDM
Office.
[Structure of thesis] The thesis is to be comprised of a cover page, an abstract in English and Japanese (one pageeach), and the main text (no prescribed format). All parts of the thesis must be submitted as a single PDF file.
*Visit the “Master’s degree information” page under “For Students” on the SDM home page for the forms, etc.
http://www.sdm.keio.ac.jp/en/student/master/thesis.html
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Theses written in English are to be comprised of a cover page, an English abstract (one page), and the main text.
Students should consult with their research advisor regarding the format of the main text.
Submissions in color are permitted, but students must ensure that the thesis is legible when printed in monochrome.
・ Examination of master’s thesis *Details to be announced by the SDM Office.
[Presentation time]<Research-Intensive Course> Total of 30 minutes per student (15 minutes to present and 15 minutes for Q&A).
<Learning-Intensive Course> Total of 20 minutes per student (10 minutes to present and 10 minutes for Q&A).
[Advance submissions] Presentation slides (PPT file). *Students must consult with their research advisor for further
details.
[How to submit] Upload to the e-learning system.
[Submission deadline] In principle, by 23:59 on the day prior to the presentation.
[Important notes] To shorten the time between presentations, students are required to save their presentation materials
on the PC in the examination venue and should confirm that PowerPoint files, videos, and any other software required
function correctly beforehand. The scheduling for the presentations is strictly enforced and any time used to resolve
computer-related issues or for the changeover of presenters will count toward the time allocated for the presentation.
[Grading criteria]<Research-Intensive Course>
a. Overview of research:
Is the research on a substantially important and challenging real-world problem?
Does the student know the key research literature on the issue under consideration?
Is the student aware of the current circumstances and effectiveness of any solutions previously proposed regarding
this issue?
Does the student have an overall command of related issues and an understanding of the position and significance of
his or her own research within the broader research agenda?
b. Originality/creativity:
Originality and creativity:
Does the research question, methodology, and hypothesis demonstrate originality and creativity?
Does the student’s approach to and engagement with the research question demonstrate originality or creativity?
Has the student collected and analyzed new facts and data?
c. Research question and hypothesis:
Has the research question been framed appropriately? Has the student been consistent in the formulation anddevelopment of his or her hypothesis? Is the research question suitable for the research topic, and is the hypothesis
logically coherent? Is the field of investigation appropriate for the research question?
d. Clarity of conclusion and quality of investigation:
Are the research results valid, reproducible, and clear in terms of scope and applicability?
Has the student adequately identified the achievements of this research and areas requiring further investigation?
Has an adequate investigation been conducted and does it support the conclusions reached? Are the results of theresearch effective and practically applicable?
e. Quality of presentation:

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Would the presentation be persuasive and comprehensible to the layperson?
Is the structure of the presentation easily understandable?
Does the proposed solution follow the basic framework of SDM?
Has the thesis been completed?
<Learning-Intensive Course>
a. Overview of research:
Does the student know the key research literature on the issue under consideration?
Has the student clearly set forth the structure of the thesis irrespective of the complexities of the issue underconsideration?
Is the student aware of the current circumstances and effectiveness of any solutions previously proposed regarding
this issue?
Does the student have an overall command of related issues and an understanding of the position and significance of
his or her own research within the broader research agenda?
b. Effectiveness and applicability of results:
Is the research question relevant for real-world solutions?
Is the student’s approach to and engagement with the research question logically consistent and clearly explained?
Has the student collected and analyzed data that is realistic and practical?
c. Research question and hypothesis:
Has the research question been framed appropriately? Has the formation and development of the hypothesis been
consistent or does the student demonstrate a willingness to tackle difficult issues? Is the research question suitable
for the research topic, and is the hypothesis logically coherent? Is the field of investigation appropriate for the researchquestion?
d. Clarity of conclusion and quality of investigation:
Are the research results valid, reproducible, and clear in terms of scope and applicability?
Has an adequate investigation been conducted and does it support the conclusions reached? Are the results of theresearch effective and practically applicable?
e. Quality of presentation and perfection of thesis:
Would the presentation be persuasive and comprehensible to the layperson?
Is the structure of the presentation easily understandable?
Does the proposed solution follow the basic framework of SDM?
Has the thesis been completed?
・ Submission of the “Master’s Thesis Consent Form” (論文利用許諾書)[Submission deadline] Same as that for the final draft of the master’s thesis.
[How to submit] Submit the scanned data (PDF) through e-learning system.
・ Submission of final draft of master’s thesis and materials formatted for publication *Details to beannounced by the SDM Office.
Submissions after the examination of the master’s thesis:<Research-Intensive Course> Final draft of master’s thesis and materials formatted for publication32

<Learning-Intensive Course> Final draft of master’s thesis
These must be submitted regardless of whether revisions are required.
Follow the instructions of the examiners regarding revisions of the thesis, reexaminations, etc.
Students should consult with their primary research advisor regarding the format of the materials formatted for
publication.
[Submission deadline] All submissions are to be made via the e-learning system approximately two weeks after theexamination of the master’s thesis. The submission deadlines are strictly enforced and late submissions will not be
accepted. Furthermore, updates and revisions to submitted files are not permitted after the deadline. Any and all
updates and revisions will be treated as an extension, even if carried out in error. *The SDM Office will provide
details.
[How to submit] Upload the thesis to the e-learning system as a PDF/A file. The e-leaning System does not accept
any formats other than PDF/A, including Word files. *The URL and additional information will be provided by the
SDM Office.
* Visit the “Master’s degree information” page under “For Students” on the SDM website for details.
http://www.sdm.keio.ac.jp/en/student/master/thesis.html
3. Early Completion of the Master’s Degree upon Fulfillment of the Program Requirements
There are requirements for early completion. Please check the requirements with your research advisor in advanceand apply after consultation.
【How to apply】
Please apply by e-mail [To: SDM office / CC: academic counselor and your supervisor].
Required information:・Student ID number, Name, Year(1st or 2nd), Course(RI or LI)
・Date of admission・intention for early completion
・Preferred date for completion【Application deadline】
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6-3. Course Registration （Master’s Program）
6-3-1. Course Registration
Students are expected to register all courses they wish to take through “Course Registration” on K-Support during thedesignated registration period every semester. Please refer to the instructions below and complete registration. There isno limit on the number of courses which students can register each semester.
Before registering the courses you wish to take, check the online syllabi, and be sure to attend the classes held for themduring the first week of the semester.
Students who fail to register courses during the designated period may be expelled in accordance with Article 161 of
the Graduate School Rules.
If you would like to leave the university temporarily without registering any courses, consult with your research advisorand submit an Application for Temporary Leave of Absence (休学願) to the SDM Office (for details, see “1. Temporary
Leave of Absence” in the “Reports and Applications” section). The Application for Temporary Leave of Absence may
be submitted even after registering courses. The deadline for submission is May 31 for the Spring Semester andNovember 30 for the Fall Semester.
6-3-2. Course Registration Procedures
Register all courses you wish to take through K-Support; you will need your keio.jp ID and password to log in KSupport (https://keiouniversity.my.site.com/students/) during the designated period. Print out your completed course
registration and keep it as a record until you receive your academic transcript, which is issued at the end of each semester.
6-3-3. Course Registration Schedule(Fall Semester)

Period for Online Class Registration:(1) From 12:30 p.m. on Wednesday, September 25, 2024 until 4:00 p.m. on Friday, September 27, 2024.
(2) From 6:00 p.m. on Saturday, September 28, 2024 until 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, October 8, 2024.
※ Regarding courses offered by other undergraduate faculties and graduate schools at Keio University: If thecapacity is reached during period (1), there is a possibility that additional registration is not be accepted during
period (2). It is highly recommended that students register the courses during period (1).
- Students must consult their research advisor (preferred research advisor for new students) before registering courses
to make an effective study plan.
- Print and save a copy of the list of courses you have registered and submit a copy to your research advisor (preferred
research advisor for new students).
Course confirmation:- Confirmation must be completed after the course registration. If you discover that there are courses missing, please
add them during the course amendment period below.
Course amendment period: From 10:00 a.m. on Monday, October 21, 2024 until 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday October22, 2024.
- Any amendments to the courses for which you have registered must be carried out during this period.
- Registered courses offered by other Keio graduate schools and undergraduate faculties can only be cancelled during
this period if the graduate school or faculty concerned permits the cancellation of the course online. Courses offered byother Keio graduate schools and faculties cannot be added during this period. For more details, please refer to “F. Notes
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for Registering Courses Offered by Other Keio Graduate Schools” in the 6-3-4. Notes “F. Notes for Registering
Courses Offered by Other Keio Graduate Schools” section below.
- Print and save a copy of the list of courses you registered.
Course amendment confirmation period:- Confirmation must be completed after the course amendment. If you find any courses missing, please report this to
the SDM Office by the above deadline.
- Changes to registered courses cannot be made after the designated period above.
Course cancellation period (for courses in the second half of the fall semester)：From 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday,
December 11, 2024 until 4:00 p.m. on Thursday, December 12, 2024.
-Courses can be canceled only for the courses in the second half of the fall semester during this period. (Except forcourses that are not allowed to be canceled.)
6-3-4. Notes
A. Course Registration
・ Check the course title, lecturers, and the five-digit registration number for each course. Please note that e-learning
courses have different registration numbers to those offered in classrooms. Courses that hold classes over multiple
class periods or days during the week only have one registration number.
・ Once you have registered for a course, you cannot take other courses offered on the same day and class period.
B. “Column A”(A 欄申告) and “Column B”(B 欄申告) Registration
・ Courses can be registered in either “Column A” or “Column B.” All registered courses will receive a grade,
regardless of the column in which it has been registered. The difference between Column A and Column B is asfollows:
Column A: Courses whose credits count towards the completion of the program must be registered in Column A.
Please register all courses offered by SDM in Column A. However, if a student decides to retake acourse after having already earned credits, it can no longer be registered in Column A.
Column B: Courses whose credits do not count towards the completion of the program (Optional Courses) must be
registered in Column B.
C. General Notes
・ Register courses through “Course Registration” on K-Support during the designated period every semester.
・ Students who fail to register courses during the designated period may be expelled in accordance with Article 161of the Graduate School Rules.
・ Check your academic transcript for the previous semester for the courses you have completed. In particular, checkfor wrongly registered or unregistered courses, as these may prevent you from completing the degree program.
・ Register all courses for the semester during the designated period. If registration is not completed, credits will not
be awarded to students even if they take the examination.
・ Check the subject group and/or subgroup (refer to 6-3-5. “Subject Number” Column) of each course before you
register courses.
・ After completing your registration, print out the list of registered courses, fill in the information of your researchadvisor (tentative research advisor or research supervisor for students who enrolled in September) on the upper rightside, and submit it to the SDM Office by the due date. Please also keep a copy for your record with your classschedule.

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・ Please be aware that class schedules may change. Check the SDM website carefully before registering courses.
D. Notes for Registering Master’s Program Courses
・ To take courses offered by SDM, register them in Column A.
・ Students enrolled in the Research-Intensive Course are required to take the “Research on System Design andManagement” course given by their research advisor every semester. New students enrolled in the ResearchIntensive Course should register for the “Research on System Design and Management” course during the course
amendment period as they will not yet have been assigned a research advisor during the course registration period.
・ Students enrolled in the Learning-Intensive Course are required to take the “Research on Project Design andManagement” course given by their research advisor in the final semester of the degree program.
・ Students who enroll in April must take the “Design Project” course in their first semester after enrollment.
Students who enroll in September must take this course in their second semester (first spring semester after
enrollment).
・ Course registration is not required for “SDM RESEARCH METHODOLOGY” （for RI and LI students in thethird semester）
・ Students wishing to take courses offered by SDM as Optional Courses should register these in “Column B:11”.
E. Notes for Registering E-learning Courses
Prior permission from the lecturer is required to take core subjects by e-learning. Please note that students
who have newly graduated from an undergraduate faculty are not allowed to take core subjects via e-learning.
・ When registering, select the registration number for the e-learning courses. Please note that e-learning courses may
require attendance in class for seminars when the class cannot be recorded on video. Additionally, makeup classes
and discussion classes which are not part of e-learning may be held. For further information, please contact thelecturer.
・ The maximum number of credits that can be earned through e-learning is:
Research-Intensive Course: 10 credits
Learning-Intensive Course: 30 credits (20 credits for students who enrolled in or before 2018)
If taking courses in excess of the maximum number of credits, the surplus will be treated as Optional Subjects (credit
awarded will not count toward degree completion). Please register these courses in Column B.
・You cannot register to take a course both in class and by e-learning.

F. Notes for Registering Courses Offered by Other Keio Graduate Schools
・ If your research advisor thinks it will be beneficial for you to take courses offered by other Keio graduate schoolsor undergraduate faculties and gives his or her approval, you may take these courses as Optional Courses. Please
note that credits earned for these courses do not count towards the completion of the degree program.
1. Registration Period
Please note that some Spring and Fall Semester courses offered by other Keio graduate schools andundergraduate faculties can only be registered during the Spring Semester course registration period. The
registration procedures for courses offered by the Keio Business School (KBS) will be announced separately.
If you wish to take courses offered at two different campuses on the same day, you must allow a gap of at least
one class period to travel between campuses. However, students may register for both second and third period
courses offered on different campuses unless one of these is held at Shonan Fujisawa Campus (SFC).
＊As long as one of them is held online, students can register for courses across the other campuses, even if they
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2. Registration ProceduresConsult the lecturer prior to or during the first class for permission to take the course. The registration proceduresfor courses offered by the KBS will be announced separately.
3. Important Note When Registering Courses Online
Register courses offered by other Keio graduate schools and undergraduate faculties in Column B:99.
4. Restrictions on the Registrations of Students from other Graduate Schools
In principle, required courses, experiment and practical courses at other graduate schools and undergraduate
faculties, and courses that are only offered to full-time students of a particular graduate school or faculty cannot
be registered by SDM students.
List of courses that are not offered to other graduate school/faculty students:
https://www.students.keio.ac.jp/en/com/class/registration/other-faculties.html
5. Cancelling Registered Courses Offered by Other Keio Graduate Schools and Undergraduate Faculties
Registered courses offered by other Keio graduate schools and undergraduate faculties can only be cancelledduring the course amendment period if the school or faculty concerned permits the cancellation of the course
online.
Check the websites below for courses that cannot be cancelled. Courses offered by other Keio graduate schools
cannot be added during the course amendment period. Courses in the second half of the semester can be canceled
during the course cancelation period. （Except for courses that are not allowed to be canceled.)
https://www.students.keio.ac.jp/en/com/class/registration/other-faculties.html
G. Approval of transferable credits earned before entering the master's program
Those who have earned credits from courses offered by the Graduate School of System Design and Management (SDM)
as a non-degree student or short-term international student prior to admission to the graduate school are eligible totransfer a maximum of 10 credits and apply them toward the number of credits required for program completion after
admission upon submitting an application.
*Applies to those who took courses offered by the Graduate School of Science and Technology and the Graduate Schoolof System Design and Management as optional subjects while enrolled in the Faculty of Science and Technology.
*Applies to those who took courses jointly offered by the Faculty of Business and Commerce and the Graduate Schoolof System Design and Management as optional subjects while enrolled in the Faculty of Business and Commerce.
Successfully transferred courses will be awarded a grade of “G (accredited).” Note that courses taken toearn credits that were applied toward graduation from an undergraduate program cannot be transferred.
Details on how to apply to transfer credits are provided separately on the SDM website.
H. Notes for Registering Graduate-level Common Courses
・ Courses are currently available for the following areas. For details regarding courses and their affiliations, pleasecheck the portal site or the class syllabus.
・ Major Courses: Register them in Column A.
・ Optional Courses: Register them in Column B:99.
(1) Research Skills
Students will acquire the knowledge and skills needed for conducting their research.
(2) Data Science and AI
Students will take classes and seminars to learn how data science and AI technology are used in society, and how tomake practical use of them. Courses that conduct seminars will deal with beginner-level programming geared for37

students with no background in data science.
(3) Environmental Sustainability
Students will combine their knowledge from diverse fields and develop solutions to environmental problems.
I. Academic Misconduct
Academic misconduct in regular or in-class examinations, reports, quizzes, or any other form of assessment will beseverely penalized in accordance with Article 161 of the Graduate School Rules. Violation of this rule will not only
result in students failing the course, but it may also result with a reprimand, demerit, suspension, or expulsion. Academic
misconduct in written examinations includes cheating, taking an exam for another person or having someone take an
exam for you, taking the exam paper out from the exam room, and failing to comply with the instructions of the course
lecturer.
It should also be noted that plagiarism and the use of sources without acknowledging them in reports and theses areforms of academic misconduct.
Here are the most important points that students should be aware of when writing their reports and theses:
a. Keep your own writing and your sources separate.
b. When you cite or refer to someone else’s texts or opinions, make sure to include a full reference of the source.
c. Quote sources exactly as they appear in the original text, including misspellings.
d. Citations must be done according to the established format.
e. When you cite information found on the Internet, make sure to include the full URL, page title, and the date you
copied the page in the citation information.
* If you use figures (including pictures, images, illustrations, etc.) and tables from another person’s work or documents(including publications on the Internet) in your work, you must have permission to use it from the person who owns the
copyright.
6-3-5. “Subject Number” Column
Each subject group and subgroup is assigned a subject number. Refer to the “Subject Number” column below whenregistering.
Note that the “Subject Number” column can only be assigned during the registration period or registration adjustment
period.
Subject

Subject Group and/or Subgroup (as shown in academic transcript)

NumberSubject Number
for Column B

10-10-10

Master’s Program: Core Subjects-

10-10-20

Master’s Program: Core Subjects (e-learning)-

10-20-10

Master’s Program: Special Research Subjects-

10-30-10

Master’s Program: Project Subjects-

20-10-10

Master’s Program: Major Courses-

20-10-20

Master’s Program: Major Courses (e-learning)-

90-10-10

Optional Courses: Master's program courses offered at the Graduate School of System

11

Design and Management
90-10-20

Optional Courses: Courses offered at other graduate schools and undergraduate faculties

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6-3-6. Course Numbering（K-Number）
Beginning in the 2022 academic year, Keio University introduced a course numbering system (K-Number) whichshall take effect with regard to all courses to indicate the course's level, academic field, and class format.
The K-Number system will allow students to search for courses in academic fields of interest and learn based on asystematically organized academic plan. For courses which are offered jointly between multiple faculties orundergraduate and graduate levels, a separate number will be assigned for each faculty/graduate school respectively.
For further information, please check Keio University Student website.
Keio University Student website: Course Numbering（K-Number）
https://www.students.keio.ac.jp/en/com/class/registration/k-number.html
6-3-7. Inquiries on the Curriculum
Please consult your research advisor or academic counselor if you have any questions. For technical matters regarding
online course registration and related problems, consult with the SDM Office.

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7. Curriculum and Process for Degree Completion （Doctoral Program）
The numbers in the brackets specify the credits awarded for the course.
7-1. Required Course
Advanced Research on System Design and Management (2)The credits for this course are awarded based on the supervision of the doctoral dissertation, and there are no timetabledclasses. Students may register for the Core Subjects of the master’s program and the “Design Project” course whennecessary. Students should consult with their research advisor for further details.
7-2. Requirements for Completion of Degree
A. Degrees Awarded by SDM
Doctoral Degree (System Engineering)
Doctoral Degree (System Design and Management)
B. Requirements for Degree Completion
1. Be enrolled at SDM for six or more semesters, excluding temporary leaves of absence.
2. Earn credits in accordance with the requirements set forth in Article 108 Section 41 of the Graduate School Rules.
3. Pass the doctoral dissertation and final examination.
(Excerpt from the Graduate School of Rules)
Article 108 Section 41
1.

To fulfill the requirements for a doctoral degree, a student must earn at least 12 credits from courses as specified
in Article 108 Section 36-1 and satisfy the requirements specified in Article 109.

2.

The final examination shall center on the defense of the doctoral dissertation.

3.

Notwithstanding the provisions of the preceding two sections, separate provisions shall be made for cases of early
degree completion.

Article 108, Section 42
1.

Three copies of the dissertation are to be prepared and submitted to the Graduate School of System Design andManagement Committee via the research advisor of the student.

2.

The reviews and defense of the dissertation shall be completed within one year of receipt.

C. Process for Completing Degree*For more information about prescribed forms, Completion Guide, and how to make up the documents, check out theSDM website "For Students”→“Doctoral degree application procedures”.

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1. Schedule
Mar. 2025
Sept. 2024
Preparation of screening for degree candidacy including
by the day before the application for degree
preliminary review by the primary examiner and nominated as theexamination is submitted.
secondary examiners
Application for screening for degree candidacy (submission of
documents for doctoral degree application) 【Submission deadline 3p.m. on June 28, 2024
3p.m. on Dec. 13, 2024
15:00】
Acceptance of application for degree candidacy screening and
Dec. 18, 2024
Jul. 3, 2024
establishment of the screening committee
Preliminary screening
Final assessment (public doctoral dissertation hearing,verification of level of scholarly learning and language
proficiency)
Submission of doctoral dissertation (bookbinding completed)【Submission deadline 15:00】
Approval by the SDM Faculty Committee
Announcement of doctoral graduates

Early July, 2024

Early Jan, 2025

Early Aug, 2024

Early Feb. 2025

3p.m. on Aug. 19, 2024

3p.m. on Feb. 20, 2025

Sept. 5, 2024

Mar. 10, 2025

The above schedules are subject to change.
2. Application for degree examination
A completed set of application materials is to be submitted to the SDM Office.
[Documents required for application](1) Degree application Form (Prescribed form)［Word］ 1(2) Thesis abstract (Prescribed form)［Word］ 1(3) Thesis index (Prescribed form) ［Word］ 1 *refer to the “Completion Guide” (SDM website)(4) Curriculum Vitae (Personal history) (Prescribed form)［Word］ 1(5) Full set of relevant publications ［PDF］*Please number the beginning of a file name for each file in the same order as in 'Thesis index'.
(6) Electronic file of Doctoral Dissertation［PDF/A］*Please share it with related faculty members and secondary advisors by yourself.
[How to submit] Through keio box service[Notes on application documents]
・These documents have been created based on the formats specified in the Rules and Regulations for Degree
Conferral. Do not for any reason delete sections of the prescribed forms and complete in accordance with thefollowing:・Indicate all years in the Western calendar for documents a. through d.
・Ensure that the title of the dissertation is consistent for all of the application documents and the proposal submitted
by the primary examiner.
・Use your full name in the application documents.
(Use official kanji and not abbreviated forms. This application will be the basis of your diploma that will be presented
at the commencement ceremony.)(1) Degree application Form (Prescribed form) (学位申請書)
・ In the parentheses ( ) in the 1st line of the application, enter the type of degree being sought (System Engineering or
System Design and Management). Students must obtain the approval of their research advisor in advance.
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・ When applying for degree examination, the seal column can be left blank. At the time of submission of bound copyof doctoral dissertation, submit the signed documents.
・ Students must affix their official seal once the form has been completed. Signatures are acceptable for non-Japanesenationals who do not have an official seal.
(2) Thesis abstract (Prescribed form) (主論文要旨)
・ Roughly 750 words.
(3) Thesis index (Prescribed form) (論文目録)
・ “Remark 1” and “Remark 2” contain notes on the dissertation. “Remark 1” does not apply to SDM.
・ The “dissertation index (Completion Guide)” contains the standard orthography for relevant publications. Thisorthography may be changed if unsuitable for the research for which the degree is being sought. Students should
consult with their primary examiner in such cases.
・ In the “Report No.” column at the top of the form, circle the appropriate designation (A or B) and leave the space
for the number blank.
・ Secondary papers are not subject to examination at SDM. Indicate “0” as the number of copies and leave thecolumn for secondary paper titles blank.
・ In the “relevant publications” column, leave the number of copies blank and fill out the rest of the information thatis required as shown in the sample.
・ If the “dissertation index” requires two pages, indicate “(1/2)” in the margin on the first page and “(2/2)” in themargin on the second page. Do not use double-sided printing.
(4) Curriculum Vitae (Personal history)・ In the “Report No.” column at the top of the form, circle the appropriate designation (A or B) and leave the space
for the number blank.
・When applying for degree examination, the seal column can be left blank. At the time of submission of bound copyof doctoral dissertation, submit the signed documents.
・Fill in the entrance and completion dates as indicated below.
< Students currently enrolled in a doctoral program at Keio University should write their expected date of completionas follows on their personal history>
When completion of the degree is scheduled for March, write “Completion expected on March 10.” If scheduled toleave after earning all of the required credits in March, write “Scheduled to leave after earning all required credits on
March 31.”
When completion of the degree is scheduled for September, write “Completion expected on September 5.” Ifscheduled to leave after earning all of the required credits in September, write “Scheduled to leave after earning all of
the required credits on September 21.”(5) Full set of relevant publications
Submit prints of all of your published papers relating to the dissertation, abstracts for conference presentations, andany other related documents in the order listed in the “dissertation index”.
3. Submission of Bound Copy of Doctoral Dissertation[Documents to be submitted](1) Bound copy of Doctoral Dissertation (1 copy) ※(2) Electronic file of Doctoral Dissertation (PDF/A file)42

(3) Summary of Doctoral Dissertation (主論文要旨; PDF/A file)(4) Request for Approval Regarding Release of Doctoral Dissertation (Prescribed form 1 copy)(5) Doctoral Dissertation Consent Form (Prescribed form 1 copy)(6) Degree application Form (Prescribed form 1 copy) *the signed documents (printed documents)(7) Curriculum Vitae (Prescribed form 1 copy) *the signed documents (printed documents)(8) Thesis index (Prescribed form 1 copy) *(printed documents)* When the complete text of your thesis cannot be made public due to unavoidable circumstances, please submit thethesis abstract and one hardbound copy of the thesis to the SDM Office in addition to the above.
[Submission to](2)(3)：Through Keio box service(1)(4)(5)(6)(7)(8)：SDM Office Counter
D. Research presentations * Details to be announced by the SDM Office.
[Date] Students enroll in April: February 22, 2025 / Students enroll in September: September 14, 2024
[Presentation time]
Total of 20 minutes per student (12 minutes to present and 8 minutes for Q&A)
[Advance submissions]a. Materials formatted for publication.
*Submission of incomplete materials are acceptable at the time of the presentation if the progress of research andrelated issues are clearly stated.
b. Presentation slides (PPT file).
[How to submit] Upload to the e-learning system.
[Submission deadline] In principle, by 23:59 on the day prior to the presentation.
The presentations should be on the results of the research so far and future plans.
The presentations will take place in three rooms and all students should be in attendance at one of these venues in order
to listen to and discuss the presentations of other students.
* The URL and additional information will be provided by the SDM Office.
[Notes]* Presentations are held each academic year.
*The presentation is to be conducted in either Japanese or English.
*The presentation manuscript and abstract must be checked by the research advisor prior to the presentation.
*All students must attend the presentations of other students in one of the three rooms hosting the event.
*On the day of the presentations, a PC with the presentation files of all students in each room must be prepared to ensurethat the event proceeds smoothly.
*The SDM Office will announce the order of the presentations.

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7-3. Course Registration (Doctoral Program)
7-3-1. Course Registration
Students are expected to register all courses they wish to take through “Course Registration” on K-Support during thedesignated registration period every semester. Please refer to the instructions below and complete registration. There isno limit on the number of courses which students can register each semester.
Before registering the courses you wish to take, check the online syllabi, and be sure to attend the classes held for themduring the first week of the semester.
Students who fail to register courses during the designated period may be expelled in accordance with Article 161 of
the Graduate School Rules.
If you would like to leave the university temporarily without registering any courses, consult with your research advisorand submit an Application for Temporary Leave of Absence (休学願) to the SDM Office (for details, see “2-1.
Temporary Leave of Absence” in the “Reports and Applications” section). The Application for Temporary Leave ofAbsence may be submitted even after registering courses. The deadline for submission is May 31 for the Spring Semester
and November 30 for the Fall Semester.
7-3-2. Course Registration Procedures
Register all courses you wish to take through “Course Registration” on K-Support; you will need your keio.jp ID andpassword to log in K-Support (https://keiouniversity.my.site.com/students/) during the designated period. Print out yourcompleted course registration and keep it as a record until you receive your academic transcript, which is issued at theend of each semester.
7-3-3. Course Registration Schedule(Fall Semester)

Period for Online Class Registration:(1) From 12:30 p.m. on Wednesday, September25, 2024 until 4:00 p.m. on Friday, September 27, 2024.
(2) From 6:00 p.m. on Saturday, September28, 2024 until 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, October 8, 2024.
※ Regarding courses offered by other undergraduate faculties and graduate schools at Keio University: If thecapacity is reached during period (1), there is a possibility that additional registration is not be accepted during
period (2). It is highly recommended that students register the courses during period (1).
- Students must consult their research advisor (preferred research advisor for new students) before registering courses
to make an effective study plan.
- Print and save a copy of the list of courses you have registered and submit a copy to your research advisor (preferred
research advisor for new students).
Course confirmation period:- Confirmation must be completed during this period. If you discover that there are courses missing, please add themduring the course amendment period below.
Course amendment period: From 10:00 a.m. on Monday, October 21, 2024 until 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday October22, 2024.
- Any amendments to the courses for which you have registered must be carried out during this period.
- Registered courses offered by other Keio graduate schools and undergraduate faculties can only be cancelled during
this period if the graduate school or faculty concerned permits the cancellation of the course online. Courses offered byother Keio graduate schools and faculties cannot be added during this period. For more details, please refer to “F. Notes
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for Registering Courses Offered by Other Keio Graduate Schools” in the 7-3-4. Notes “F. Notes for Registering
Courses Offered by Other Keio Graduate Schools” section below.
- Print and save a copy of the list of courses you registered.
Course amendment confirmation period:- Confirmation must be completed during this period. If you find any courses missing, please report this to the SDM
Office by the above deadline.
- Changes to registered courses cannot be made after the designated period above.
Course cancellation period (for courses in the second half of the fall semester)：From 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday,
December 11, 2024 until 4:00 p.m. on Thursday, December 12, 2024.
-Courses can be canceled only for the courses in the second half of the fall semester during this period. (Except forcourses that are not allowed to be canceled.)
7-3-4. Notes
A. Course Registration
・ Check the course title, lecturers, and the five-digit registration number for each course. Please note that e-learning
courses have different registration numbers to those offered in classrooms. Courses that hold classes over multiple
class periods or days during the week only have one registration number.
・ Once you have registered for a course, you cannot take other courses offered on the same day and class period.
B. “Column A”(A 欄申告) and “Column B”(B 欄申告) Registration
・ Courses can be registered in either “Column A” or “Column B.” All registered courses will receive a grade,
regardless of the column in which it has been registered. The difference between Column A and Column B is asfollows:
Column A: Courses whose credits count towards the completion of the program must be registered in Column A.
Please register all courses offered by SDM in Column A. However, if a student decides to retake acourse after having already earned credits, it can no longer be registered in Column A.
Column B: Courses whose credits do not count towards the completion of the program (Optional Courses) must be
registered in Column B.
C. General Notes
・ Register courses through “Course Registration” on K-Support during the designated period every semester.
・ Students who fail to register courses during the designated period may be expelled in accordance with Article 161of the Graduate School Rules.
・ Check your academic transcript for the previous semester for the courses you have completed. In particular, checkfor wrongly registered or unregistered courses, as these may prevent you from completing the degree program.
・ Register all courses for the semester during the designated period. If registration is not completed, credits will not
be awarded to students even if they take the examination.
・ Check the subject group and/or subgroup (refer to 7-3-5. “Subject Number” Column) of each course before you
register courses.
・ After completing your registration, print out the list of registered courses, fill in the information of your researchadvisor (tentative research advisor or research supervisor for students who enrolled in September) on the upper rightside, and submit it to the SDM Office by the due date. Please also keep a copy for your record with your classschedule.

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・ Please be aware that class schedules may change. Check the SDM website carefully before registering courses.
D. Notes for Registering Doctoral Program Courses
・ Register the “Advanced Research on System Design and Management” course offered by your research advisor
each semester.
・ Students wishing to take courses offered in the SDM Master’s Program should register these in Column B:11 (B欄:11).
・ Students wishing to take courses offered by other Keio graduate schools and undergraduate faculties should
register these in Column B:99 (B 欄:99).
E. Notes for Registering E-learning Courses
・ If you are unable to attend every class but have a strong desire to take the course, you may register for the e-learning
course.
You can view lectures and earn credits by submitting assignments through the e-learning system. However, priorpermission from the lecturer is required to take core subjects by e-learning.
・ When registering, select the registration number for the e-learning courses. Please note that e-learning courses may
require attendance in class for seminars when the class cannot be recorded on video. Additionally, makeup classes
and discussion classes which are not part of e-learning may be held. For further information, please contact thelecturer.
・ You cannot register to take a course both in class and by e-learning.
F. Notes for Registering Courses Offered by Other Keio Graduate Schools
・ If your research advisor thinks it will be beneficial for you to take courses offered by other Keio graduate schoolsor undergraduate faculties and gives his or her approval, you may take these courses as Optional Courses. Please
note that credits earned for these courses do not count towards the completion of the degree program.
1.Registration Period
Please note that some Spring and Fall Semester courses offered by other Keio graduate schools andundergraduate faculties can only be registered during the Spring Semester course registration period. The
registration procedures for courses offered by the Keio Business School (KBS) will be announced separately.
If you wish to take courses offered at two different campuses on the same day, you must allow a gap of at least
one class period to travel between campuses. However, students may register for both second and third period
courses offered on different campuses unless one of these is held at Shonan Fujisawa Campus (SFC).
＊As long as one of them is held online, students can register for courses across the other campuses, even if they
are in consecutive periods.
2.Registration ProceduresConsult the lecturer prior to or during the first class for permission to take the course. The registration proceduresfor courses offered by the KBS will be announced separately.
3.Important Note When Registering Courses Online
Register courses offered by other Keio graduate schools and undergraduate faculties in Column B:99 (B 欄:99).
4.Restrictions on the Registrations of Students from other Graduate Schools
In principle, required courses, experiment and practical courses at other graduate schools and undergraduate
faculties, and courses that are only offered to full-time students of a particular graduate school or faculty cannot
be registered by SDM students.
List of courses that are not offered to other graduate school/faculty students:46https://www.students.keio.ac.jp/en/com/class/registration/other-faculties.html
5. Cancelling Registered Courses Offered by Other Keio Graduate Schools and Undergraduate Faculties
Registered courses offered by other Keio graduate schools and undergraduate faculties can only be cancelledduring the course amendment period if the school or faculty concerned permits the cancellation of the course
online. Check the websites below for courses that cannot be cancelled. Courses offered by other Keio graduate
schools cannot be added during the course amendment period. Courses in the second half of the semester can becanceled during the course cancelation period. （Except for courses that are not allowed to be canceled.)
https://www.students.keio.ac.jp/en/com/class/registration/other-faculties.html
G. Notes for Registering Graduate-level Common Courses
Graduate-level Common Courses are courses common to all graduate schools and designed to cultivate students’knowledge that is necessary for their research. At the same time, the courses aim to enable students to utilize theirown expertise while combining knowledge from all disciplines to create and apply a new kind of “multidisciplinary
and interdisciplinary knowledge.” It is hoped that students will conduct their studies transcending beyond theacademic boundaries of humanities, sciences, and other disciplines. By doing so, students can have a more fruitfultime doing their research, advancing their careers, and other pursuits.
Courses are currently available for the following areas. For details regarding courses and their affiliations, pleasecheck the portal site or the class syllabus.
・ These courses are counted as Optional Courses (credits earned for these courses do not count towards the completionof the degree program)
Optional Courses: Register them in Column B:99.
(1) Research Skills
Students will acquire the knowledge and skills needed for conducting their research.
(2) Data Science and AI
Students will take classes and seminars to learn how data science and AI technology are used in society, and how tomake practical use of them. Courses that conduct seminars will deal with beginner-level programming geared forstudents with no background in data science.
(3) Environmental Sustainability
Students will combine their knowledge from diverse fields and develop solutions to environmental problems.
List of Graduate-level Common Courses
The numbers in the brackets specify the credits awarded for the course.

Subjects

AY2023 semester Subject Group and/or Subgroup (as shown in academic transcript)

RESEARCH SKILLS（J）(2)Spring courses

INTRODUCTION TO DATA SCIENCE FOR VARIOUS FIELD （J）(1)
INTRODUCTION TO DATA SCIENCE (NUMERICAL DATA) （J）(1)
INTRODUCTION TO DATA SCIENCE (TEXT DATA) （J）(1)
INTRODUCTION TO DATA SCIENCE (IMAGE DATA) （J）(1)PROJECT FOR MULTIDISCIPLINARY AND INTERDISCIPLINARYKNOWLEDGE (SUSTAINABLE ENVIRONMENT) （J）(2)DATA SCIENCE PROJECT （J）(2)

Optional Courses: Courses offered at other graduate schools andundergraduate faculties
Spring Semester 1st Optional Courses: Courses offered at other graduate schools andhalf courses
undergraduate faculties
Spring Semester 1st Optional Courses: Courses offered at other graduate schools andhalf courses
undergraduate faculties
Spring Semester 2nd Optional Courses: Courses offered at other graduate schools andhalf courses
undergraduate faculties
Spring Semester 2nd Optional Courses: Courses offered at other graduate schools andhalf courses
undergraduate faculties
Optional Courses: Courses offered at other graduate schools andSpring courses
undergraduate faculties
Optional Courses: Courses offered at other graduate schools andFall courses
undergraduate faculties

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H. Academic Misconduct
Academic misconduct in regular or in-class examinations, reports, quizzes, or any other form of assessment will beseverely penalized in accordance with Article 161 of the Graduate School Rules. Violation of this rule will not only
result in students failing the course, but it may also result with a reprimand, demerit, suspension, or expulsion. Academic
misconduct in written examinations includes cheating, taking an exam for another person or having someone take an
exam for you, taking the exam paper out from the exam room, and failing to comply with the instructions of the course
lecturer. It should also be noted that plagiarism and the use of sources without acknowledging them in reports and theses
are forms of academic misconduct.
Here are the most important points that students should be aware of when writing their reports and theses:
a. Keep your own writing and your sources separate.
b. When you cite or refer to someone else’s texts or opinions, make sure to include a full reference of the source.
c. Quote sources exactly as they appear in the original text, including misspellings.
d. Citations must be done according to the established format.
e. When you cite information found on the Internet, make sure to include the full URL, page title, and the date you
copied the page in the citation information.
* If you use figures (including pictures, images, illustrations, etc.) and tables from another person’s work or documents(including publications on the Internet) in your work, you must have permission to use it from the person who owns the
copyright.
7-3-5. “Subject Number” Column
Each subject group and subgroup is assigned a subject number. Refer to the “Subject Number” column below whenregistering.
Note that the “Subject Number” column can only be assigned during the registration period or registration adjustment
period.
Subject

Subject Group and/or Subgroup (as shown in academic transcript)

NumberSubject Number
for Column B

50-10-10

Doctoral Program: Special Research Subjects-

90-10-10

Optional Courses: Master's program courses offered at the Graduate School of System

11

Design and Management
90-10-20

Optional Courses: Courses offered at other graduate schools and undergraduate faculties

99

7-3-6. Course Numbering（K-Number）
Beginning in the 2022 academic year, Keio University introduced a course numbering system (K-Number) whichshall take effect with regard to all courses to indicate the course's level, academic field, and class format.
The K-Number system will allow students to search for courses in academic fields of interest and learn based on asystematically organized academic plan. For courses which are offered jointly between multiple faculties orundergraduate and graduate levels, a separate number will be assigned for each faculty/graduate school respectively.
For further information, please check Keio University Student website.
Keio University Student website: Course Numbering（K-Number）
https://www.students.keio.ac.jp/en/com/class/registration/k-number.html
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7-3-7. Inquiries on the Curriculum
Please consult your research advisor or academic counselor if you have any questions. For technical matters regarding
online course registration and related problems, consult with the SDM Office.

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Layout of the Third Floor of the Collaboration Complex

C3N01-N03 [SDM ]Individual Research Space
C3N04-N09 [SDM] Discussion Room for Master’s Students
C3N10-N12 [KMD] Joint Research Laboratory
C3N13[KMD] Studio
C3N14[SDM] Classroom
C3N15[SDM] Discussion Room for Master’s Students
C3N16[KMD] Joint Research Laboratory
C3N17[SDM] Laboratory

C3S01
C3S02
C3S03-S08
C3S09
C3S10
C3S11

[KMD] Classroom[KMD] Classroom[SDM/KMD] Discussion Room[SDM/KMD] Pray Room[SDM] Classroom[KMD] Discussion Room for Master's Students

Layout of the Sixth Floor of the Collaboration Complex

C6N01
C6N02
C6N03
C6N04
C6N05
C6N06
C6N07

YAMAGATA
OGI
A. YOSHIDANISHIMURANIITSUMA

C6N08
C6N11
C6N12
C6N13
C6N14
C6N15
C6N16

MAENO
YAKO
SHIRASAKAINOKUMA

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C6N17
C6N18
C6N19
C6N20
C6N21
C6N24
C6S01
C6S20
C6S12

KOHTAKETANIGUCHITOMAIOKISecretarial Room
Dean’s Room
Executive Advisor of SDM ResearchInstitute’s Room

Part-time Lecturer’s RoomSDM Laboratory

Campus Map

1. Hiyoshi Library
2. Fourth Building Section A (J411-J447)
3. Fourth Building Section B (J11-39, Seminar Rooms 3 and 4)
4. Fourth Building Independence Wing (DB105-DB203, D101-D413, Hiyoshi Communication Lounge)
5. Sixth Building (J611-642, Seminar Rooms 1and 2, Green's Terrace)
6. Third Building (301-336)
7. Jukusei Kaikan Student Union Building (Training Room, Club Rooms)

8. Cafeteria Building (Student Cafeteria, Club Rooms)
9. Raiosha (Faculty Office, Meeting Rooms, Symposium Space)
10. University Co-op
11. Fujiyama Memorial Hall (F01-F11, Meeting Rooms)
12. Seventh Building (701, 703, 704)
13. Second Building (214, 221, 224, 231, 234)
14. Gymnasium (Judo and Kendo Hall)
15. Sports Building (Institute of Physical Education, Table Tennis Courts)
16. Eighth Building (811, 812, 831)
17. Hiyoshi Commemorative Hall
18. First Building (Senior High School)
19. Sports Medicine Research Center
20. Health Center
21. Senior High School Gymnasium
22. Senior High School Judo Gymnasium
23. Collaboration Complex (Library, Faculty Lounge, Fujiwara Hiroshi Hall, Child Care Center, Fitness Club, Cafe, Restaurant,
Convenience Store

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