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

Fall 2023
9/29/2023(Brief Version)
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Quick Notes…
• Thank you for applying for & joining the GPP.
• Congratulations!
You are selected as the GPP students.
• To enhance your growth, please make themost of the opportunity.

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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 updatedinformation.
https://www.students.keio.ac.jp/mt/fbc/class/program/gpp.html

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

See “GPP Brochure” for details

https://www.students.keio.ac.jp/mt/fbc/class/program/files/ac3cfb53ea5ec27ca23e8430f9a6b4e4.pdf

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 the 3rd and4th year students from all the Keio faculties and to someexchange students.
The three definitive program characteristics :1. A selective program offered in English
2. A curriculum built upon 3 core pillars:• Coursework• Workshops
New 2023• Other activities
3. A certificate will be awarded upon completion of theprogram
https://www.students.keio.ac.jp/mt/fbc/class/program/gpp.html

4Sponsors• The Global Passport Program (GPP) is administered by
the Faculty of Business and Commerce.
https://www.students.keio.ac.jp/mt/fbc/class/program/gpp.html• The GPP is sponsored by (2023)（五十音順）

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.
52. Coursework – Requirements• Coursework (in English)• Course Subjects: Business, Economics, etc. (see the list).
• It is required to complete 4 courses before you finish the second
semester (= you can take the courses in either semester)• Important !!!
• 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 the AY2023

https://www.students.keio.ac.jp/mt/fbc/class/program/files/2023GPPCourseWorkList.pdf

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3. Workshops - Requirements
Passport Members’ Workshop D (3 WSs)
Tuesday 14:45 – 18:00 (4-5th periods)

in person at Mita

GPP and International students are assigned to each WS.
4 Credits (Check Syllabi for Details)± 30 *◆ Professors with distinguished backgrounds and experiences in

the international business will lead the WSs.
1) Prof. Tan: “Macro environment and Marketing”
2) Prof. Magnier-Watanabe: “International Management:

Focus on Japanese Business”
3) Profs. Inamoto & Moriyoshi:“Marketing, Leadership, and the Meaning of Life”*Number of the GPP & Int’l Students may vary from year to year. 8

3. Workshops• You are already assigned to one of thethree workshops based on your entries• You may not be assigned to your 1st choiceWS (but we tried our best to meet yourrequests)• Even if you find the level very high (at thebeginning), you will catch up with it as you
get used to the WS style.
It is like studying-abroad. Keep up with it.
I, myself, attended the U of M and could not understandwhat the professor told us on Day 1.

• If you find any difficulty, please consult
with the instructor
93. Workshops - Student projects and final presentation
Students will work on projects and present them at the end of the semester.

◆Student Project: some examples• How to improve cashless payment servicesin Japan• Motivation across different personality types• What has made Netflix a success in Japan?
• Campaign to minimize food loss in Japan• Ways to improve breakout room conversations◆Final Presentations will be held on• 1/16 and 1/23 @ 西校舎• 20-minute Group Presentations• Q&As follow• Sponsors and general public will attend
103. Workshops—Final Presentations• Rehearsal Weeks
西校舎ホール＆西校舎523 are booked forrehearsals on 12/26 and 1/9• Make sure to learn how to operate theequipment and ppt. slides before the final weeks(with remote control)• Choose the best size fonts: Not Too Small• The hall is very big and the guests sitting all theway back may not be able to read the slides if
you use small-size fonts• Do not put too much inf. in one slide• Check how it feels to stand on the stage
Do Not Read Slides. Present with Great Eye-Contacts. 11

3. Workshops—Final Presentations• The Sponsors and General Public may attend
the Final Presentations• Students who do not present on the week:
1) Please escort the guests to the presentation
hall after they check in at the Reception Desk
(will be prepared at the Hall Entrance)2) Attend the Reception Desk at Cafeteria (6pm~)
to receive guests (➡ Next Slide)※Will be reminded with detailed information
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3. Workshops—Final Presentations• If allowed, we will hold a 意見交換会 atCafeteria after the Final Presentations (1/23)• 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
improve your work in the future13

4. Other Activities⚫Guest Talk

※Details will be provided later11/14 Tue 5th (WS in 4th)by Mariko Oi
The first Japanese-Native BBC Presenter
https://ja.wikipedia.org/wiki/%E5%A4%A7%E4%BA%95%E7%9C%9F%E7%90%86%E5%AD%90⚫Visit To Factory/Office 11/28
Make-up Day= No Regular Class
Plan to Attend the off-campus activity
Meet with other GPP members

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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 (AY2024 ~)For the 2nd semester, no need to submit the promotion
video again• You need to submit your newest Transcript (GPA)• Maintain a high GPA to be re-selected(It has been competitive.)

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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
If this is your 2nd GPP semester …
• You will receive the GPP Certificate at the end of
the semester if you meet the requirements
4 courses / 2 workshops•The Certificate will be awarded by the Dean of the FBC•The invitation to the Certificate Awarding Ceremony
will be sent to those who have completed the programDepends on the Dean’s
Schedule

Maybe 3/22 Fri.
Afternoon(Tentative)17

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/pr
ogram/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.
(Subject to Change)
18Thank you for joining the GPP.

We wish you the very best!

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