Welcome to the
Global Passport Program(GPP)
Kick-Off Meeting

Spring Semester 2024
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Contents for Today’s Meeting
1. What is the GPP?
2. Coursework
3. Workshops (WS)
4. Other activities
5. Other information
If you cannot follow everything today,
please check the program website for the updated
information.
https://www.students.keio.ac.jp/mt/fbc/class/program/gpp.html

Or you can search “keio gpp” to find the website.
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1. What is the GPP?

See “GPP Brochure” for details

The GPP (Global Passport Program) is an educational
program taught entirely in English which aims to enable
students to resolve advanced, real-world business issues
and compete at the global level. Established in 2014 by the
Faculty of Business and Commerce, it is open to 3rd and 4thyear students from all the Keio faculties. Courses are also
open to international exchange students.
Three definitive program characteristics :1. A selective program offered in English
2. A curriculum built upon 3 core pillars:• Coursework• Workshops• Other activities
3. A certificate will be awarded upon completion of theprogram
https://www.students.keio.ac.jp/mt/fbc/class/program/gpp.html

3Sponsors• The GPP is administered by the Faculty of Business andCommerce.
https://www.students.keio.ac.jp/mt/fbc/class/program/gpp.html• Corporate sponsors for 2023

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株式会社コーエーテクモホールディングス
https://www.koeitecmo.co.jp/
東日本旅客鉄道株式会社
https://www.jreast.co.jp/
三田興産株式会社

https://www.mita-kosan.com/

GPPは2024年度に10周年を迎えます。
The GPP will celebrate its 10th anniversary in 2024.
42. Coursework – Requirements• Coursework (in English)• Course Subjects: Business, Economics, etc. (see online list).
• It is required to complete 4 courses (not including theWorkshops) before you finish the second semester (= you cantake the courses in any semester)• Important !!!

• Many of these courses are originally designed for graduate
students, so there might be some prerequisites (e.g., economics,statistics, etc.)• Some courses may have a class size limit• Please check course syllabi to verify that you are eligible to takethe courses• Check with Gakuji (Office of Student Service) if you have anyquestions
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Courses offered in AY2024

https://www.students.keio.ac.jp/mt/fbc/class/program/files/2024GPPCourseworkList_J.pdf

63. Workshops - Requirements

Passport Members’ Workshop D
Tuesday 14:45 – 18:00 (4-5th periods) in person at Mita

GPP and International students are assigned to one of the threeworkshops.
4 Credits (Check Syllabi for Details)
 3 Professors with distinguished backgrounds and experience ininternational business will lead the workshops.

1) Prof. Tan(タン先生): “Macro environment and Marketing”
2) Prof. Magnier-Watanabe (マニエ・ワタナベ先生):“International Management: Focus on Japanese Business”
3) Profs. Inamoto and Moriyoshi (稲本先生，森吉先生):“Marketing, Leadership, and the Meaning of Life”* Each workshop has around 25 students

73. Workshops• You are already assigned to one of thethree workshops based on your entries• We tried our best to meet your requests,
but some students may not have been
assigned to their 1st choice• Even if you find the level very high (at thebeginning), you will likely catch up after
the first couple of sessions, as you becomeused to the WS style.
• If you face any difficulties, please consult
with the instructor
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3. Workshops - Student projects and final presentation
Student Project: some examples• What Has Made Netflix a Success in Japan?
• Sogo-shosha: Past, Present, and Future• Campaign to Minimize Food Loss in Japan• Japanese Hospitality Goes to France: Hoshino
Resorts
Final Presentations will be held on• 7/9 and 7/16 @ 南校舎ホール• 20-minute Group Presentations• Q&As follow• Sponsors and faculty members willattend9

3. Workshops—Final Presentations• Rehearsal Weeks
南校舎ホール is booked for rehearsals on
6/25 and 7/2• Make sure to learn how to operate theequipment and slides before the final
presentations (with remote control)• Choose the best size fonts: Not Too Small• The hall is large and the audience members
sitting in the back may not be able to read theslides if the font size is too small• Do not put too much information into one slide• Check how it feels to stand on the stage

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3. Workshops—Final Presentations• Sponsors and faculty members may attend theFinal Presentations• Students who are not presenting that week:1) Please escort the guests to the presentation
hall after they check in at the Reception Desk(in front of the Hall Entrance)2) Attend the Reception Desk at Cafeteria (6pm~)
to receive guests ( Next Slide)※Details will be sent a few weeks before the Final Presentations
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3. Workshops—Final Presentations• We will hold a reception after the Final
Presentations (The Cafeteria or 生協食堂)• Sponsors, Professors, (maybe the Dean)
and other guests will attend to exchangecomments and opinions regarding your work
• This will be a precious opportunity for you tolearn about your output and how you can
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4. Other Activities: OFTThe Overseas Field Trip (OFT) for 2024 will take placein the San Francisco Bay Area in California, U.S.A.
Visit SF, Berkeley, and Silicon Valley
Sep. 10 (Tue) -- Sep. 17 (Tue)(leave SF on Sep. 16)

A valuable opportunity for students to personallyobservetheenvironmentfromwhich globally

successful businesses are born.

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Eligibility: Who can Apply for the OFT• All GPP students are eligible to apply for the OFT[修了生、2期生、1期生 as of April 2024]• In case we have more than 10 entries, we will evaluate andselect participants based on overall performance• See Announcement on the GPP HP
https://www.students.keio.ac.jp/mt/fbc/class/program/gpp.html

Topic: 「Overseas Field Trip」の実施[Attention]• Visa/ESTA applications must be made in time by the students• Prior to departure, a valid COVID-19 vaccination certificate
may be required• For medical concerns, send a written form of inquiry to 三田
学生部 before Entry
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For Further Information about the OFT Attend the Online Guidance Session on 3/29 (Fri) 1pm~
 Check Details on the GPP webpage「Overseas Field Trip」の実施 ※2024/3/22更新
 指定の Google Form を使って期限内にエントリー
https://forms.gle/Fbxvrvf9j5NWVz316

 4 月 1 日（月）から 4 月５日（金）まで受付【締切厳守】(Your entries will be time-stamped.)

 Don’t wait until the last minute.
 Apply Early to avoid any technical issues.
 If your entry is approved, you need to register for the 2-credit course
titled “Passport Members’ Activity S”
 履修登録締切 4 月 11 日（木）10 時 【締切厳守】 Only GPP Students can apply for the OFT15

4. Other Activities: Company/factory visit
 A visit to a local company or factory is planned forJune 4 (Tue), June 5 (Wed), or July 18 (Thu) [補講日]An announcement will be made through the K-LMS
pages of your respective Workshops in mid-April
Companies/factories visited during AY 2023:
 Cup Noodles Museum in Yokohama City
 Corelex Group Tokyo Plant (recycled paper manufacturing) in Kawasaki City

A valuable opportunity for students toobserve and understand Japanese industry.
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4. Other Activities: 10th Anniversary Event We will celebrate the 10th anniversary of GPP with aGuest Talk and ceremony on May 14 (Tue), 4-5thperiods
Details will be provided through the K-LMS pages ofyour respective Workshops

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5. Other Information
If this is your 1st GPP semester and you wish tocomplete the program,
Reapply for the GPP for the 2nd semester:- Web registration and submission of necessary
documents
Mid-September 2024
- Results will be announced in late September• No need to submit the self-introduction video again• You need to submit your newest Transcript (GPA)• Maintain a high GPA to be re-selected18

5. Other Information

If this is your 2nd GPP semester …

• You will receive the GPP Certificate at the end ofthe semester if you meet the requirements:
4 courses and 2 workshops•The Certificate will be awarded by the Dean of the FBC•The invitation to the Certificate Awarding Ceremony
will be sent to students who complete the program

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Certification Process: To Complete the Program☞ See the GPP Brochure uploaded on the GPP Website
https://www.students.keio.ac.jp/mt/fbc/class/program/gpp.html

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5. Other Information• Application information and related news for theGPP will be available on the program website
https://www.students.keio.ac.jp/mt/fbc/class/program/gpp.html• If you have any questions, please contact us at
the address below:「三田学生部学事グループ商学部・商学研究科担当」

E-Mail : mita-gakuji-sho@adst.keio.ac.jp※Please check updated information on the website.
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Thank you for joining the GPP.
We wish you the very best!

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