Design and implement concepts torealize objectives

COVID-19, conflicts in various parts of
the world, as well as natural disasters.
Unforeseen events continue to occur.

MESSAGEWe want to attract talented people who aim tobecome the next generation of leaders, and as“cross-disciplinary experts,” realize a new society
and integrate a diverse group of specialists.
Seiko Shirasaka

In order to realize the ideal society of

The era of VUCA, it seems, has arrived in

the future, it is necessary to take a bird’s

earnest. VUCA is an acronym that stands

eye view of society, set our eyes on thefor Volatility, Uncertainty, Complexity,

vision of the future, and define the mech-and Ambiguity. The era of VUCA refers

anisms needed to realize it. At this time, it

to a time when the future is not an ex-

is not possible to think of businesses andtrapolation of the present and predict-services, etc. — that are responsible foring the future is difficult. Furthermore,

providing value — and the technology,

the world is moving toward Society 5.0,

systems, and organizations, etc. — thata society which provides new value by

are the means to realize that value — aslinking previously isolated things to a

separate and independent things. We

network. By being connected in a net-need to manage these in an integrated

work, changes in the external environ-

Since its establishment in 2008, Keio’s

manner to ensure optimal design. It is

ment, which would not have affected

SDM has been active in education andprecisely through the integration of mul-what had previously been isolated,research to integrate “objective setting,”

tiple specialties that we will be able towould now have an impact due to the“mechanism design,” and “implementa-

realize a society that was previously un-

network. In other words, we are nowtion management.” To flip the popular

attainable. And in order to actualize thismore susceptible to changes in the ex-saying on its head, it is important tomechanism in society, it is necessary toternal environment than ever before. In“envisage the forest by looking at thebuild consensus with various stakehold-this era, the ability to ask the right ques-

trees.” To this end, we aim to collaborate

ers and to design and implement a pathtions that are not an extrapolation ofwith a diverse group of people in orderto the vision of the future. In doing so, it

the present is undoubtedly necessary,

to understand matters from multiple

may be suitable for some to proceed by

but it is also important to design mech-perspectives and to utilize and integrate

trying things they have not experienced

anisms for realizing objectives that can

opinions from diverse viewpoints. This

before, while for others it may be appro-

adapt to changes themselves. In orderis the “cross-disciplinary expertise” thatpriate to advance in a well-thought-out,

to respond to change, it is necessary

enables us to leverage our diversity.

steady manner. In other words, design-

to identify changes in the external en-

In order to cross multiple academic

ing also involves combining the path tovironment that affect the mechanism

fields utilizing this cross-disciplinary

real-world implementation.

and to modify the design of the mech-expertise, SDM provides a unique ed-

anism when change occurs. In addition

ucation consisting of knowledge into that, it is also important that thesystems, design, and management,

design be easily adaptable to change.

and actively conducts cross-disciplinary

In today’s world, there are additional

In other words, we will capitalize on

research. People from a broad range

factors we have to take into account.

change by being ready to respond to it.

of ages come from all over the world

Dean

Responding to change

Graduate School of System Designand Management

Education and research leveraging
diversity

to study together with a diverse group

Establish feasible objectives withsocial value through the ability to
ask the right questions

situation, it can be difficult to decide on

the right questions. However, without aof students, researchers, and facultywhat to aim for in the first place. If it werebird’s eye view of the whole picture, themembers, all with different specialties,

merely a matter of setting our objectives

objectives we aim for will only be par-to discuss how to create a better society.

by looking at precedents and extrapolat-

tially optimal. Likewise, setting unfeasible

In the process, students may be exposed

In today’s society, where diverse values

ing from that alone, the task would beobjectives is meaningless if they cannot

to opinions that differ from their own

exist side-by-side and different things

simple. However, technological advances

be achieved. Even if such objectives arepreviously held notions. Those who en-

are all interconnected and interact withhave made it possible to do things thatfeasible, they will not be truly valuable tojoy updating their knowledge from such

each other, the whole can no longer bewere previously impossible. Furthermore,society from the standpoint of the pro-experiences may be a good fit for SDM.

viewed as static. In fact, technology ischanges in the social environment havevider. In other words, the ability to design

We look forward to welcoming all who

evolving faster and faster, the intensity

made it necessary to set our aims differ-by combining social value and realization

are interested in learning and research-of various changes in the social environ-

ently from before. Thus, the next gener-

mechanisms together is necessary foring together with a diverse group ofment is becoming more pronounced,

ation of leaders needs the ability to set

setting objectives with social value, tak-people with the aim of realizing a betterand unexpected developments are hap-

the appropriate objectives to aim for. In

ing into consideration the mechanisms

society and acquiring this cross-disci-pening one after another. In this kind ofother words, they need the ability to ask

for their realization.

plinary expertise.
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INTRODUCTION
Learn System Design and Management inEnglish While Being in Japan— A Gateway to New Perspectives andDistinct Careers

Broaden Your Horizons with World-Class,Cutting-Edge Knowledge
The Graduate School of System Design and Management at Keio University (Keio SDM) pursues problem
solving with a “systems” approach by capitalizing on a broad range of perspectives from the naturalsciences as well as from the humanities and social sciences. Mid way between downtown Tokyo and
Yokohama close to both by train, Keio SDM enables students to learn the world’s leading systems engineering and design thinking in both Japanese and English.
Keio SDM has a diverse student population made up of various backgrounds, age-groups, and nationalities. Not all students have a background in natural sciences and engineering; and many areprofessionals who are working in Japanese enterprises and government organizations. At KeioSDM students have ample opportunities to broaden their views by studying alongside these
individuals as they encounter diverse values and ways of thinking.

About Keio University
Keio University is among the most prestigious private universities in Japan. It was
founded in 1858 by Yukichi Fukuzawa, a leader of modern Japan who is also known
as the man portrayed on Japan’s 10,000-yen note. Many Keio alumni are successfully
leading in a wide range of fields, including business, technologies, politics, and education. Being a Keio graduate is perceived as prestigious in Japan.

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CONCEPT
Nurturing Individuals
Capable of Handling Large
and Complex Systems
beyond Boundaries

Crisis Management

Intelligence

NPO/NGO

DefenseMarketingInternational
Cooperation

Business Models

Risk Analysis

Tourism

Policy Design

DisasterRestoration

WelfareHappiness

Diplomatic

Politics andMobility System

Deep Emotion/

SystemEconomics

Management

Impression

Public Policy

Local Autonomy/

UX

Environmental
Symbiosis

Empathy

Local Revitalization

Regional (Doshu) System

Systems Designer

Project Leader

Public Design

The second pillar is known as design thinking. It is a development

Energy Management System

Communication System

method which uses techniques, such as fieldwork, brainstorming,
Cloud

Innovation

SNS

Sustainability

Movie

Music

and workshops, to generate ideas. Its aim is innovation throughdrawing out the creativity of participants.

Modeling

Internet

Space System

Medical and Pharmaceutical Systems

Model-based Systems Engineering

Universal Design

CRM

Systems for
Culture and Art

Learn Systems Engineering and
Design Thinking

With systems engineering alone, it is difficult to accommodate
different perspectives of multiple stakeholders for the purpose ofinnovation. Design thinking, on the other hand, tends to be weakat taking a systematic approach to the shaping of ideas. Keio SDM

Smart Grid Systems

V&V

Entrepreneurship

Education

Future Center

Venturehas successfully created a development method which combines
the two in a complimentary way. At Keio SDM students learn how

Keio SDM deals with a multiplicity of large and complex systems.
As we seek solutions, we make sure to consider social needs, such

Systems Modeling

Medical Welfare

Language (SysML)

as environmental symbiosis, safety and security, cutting-edge

Two pillars of problem solving methods are employed at Keioto create an optimal fusion of systems engineering and design
thinking. This equips them with the capability of tackling large andVirtual Reality

technologies, international cooperation, and crisis management.

Agriculture System

GIS

Next-generationMobility

complex systems.

Social Enterprise

Motivation

Manufacturing Industry

Developing a Wealth of Skills

SDM. One is systems engineering, which was developed initiallyUbiquitousfor the purpose of desiging large systems, including aerospace

Systemand military systems. Now it has been extended to include the social sphere. Keio SDM is the only Japanese university participatingin the Council of Engineering Systems Universities (CESUN). Students can learn all about systems engineering from the basics tothe cutting-edge at Keio SDM.

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Cutting-edge
Technologies

Keio SDM nurtures future systems designers and project managers
Human Machine System

who are capable of designing and managing multiple systems.
One needs to have a diverse set of skills in order to coordinate

Robotwith multiple stakeholders for the purpose of creating systems.

Safety/Security

Keio SDM offers a range of programs to produce individuals with awide spectrum of skills and abilities.

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POLICYin Japan and internationally and compiling these into a master’s thesis.
For the master’s program in System 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.

Student Admissions Policy

On the doctoral programs, it is possible for students to take courses

For the master’s programs, we admit both persons aspiring to conduct

taught as part of the master’s programs in order to study required

research and put into practice the design and engineering of innova-

subjects (especially core subjects, etc.). For the doctoral program in System

tive technological systems that will contribute to resolving many of theEngineering, students primarily engage in research over a three-year

large-scale and complex issues of the modern day, and those aspiring

period (standard) in fields related to the design of technological systems,

to research on and implement the leadership and management re-on which they compile a doctoral dissertation while being positively

quired to propose solutions to issues in the diverse social systems ofevaluated by external specialists through presenting their findings in Ja-

today and guide these projects to success. In order to foster personnel

pan and internationally. For the doctoral program in System Design andbefitting of these degrees, we admit people from many walks of life,

Management, students primarily engage in research over a three-yearincluding persons advancing to graduate school directly after complet-

period (standard) in fields related to solving problems in social systems,

ing their bachelor degrees and those with hands-on experience (earlyon which they compile a doctoral dissertation while being positively

career/seasoned professionals) at organizations in the public, private, and

ADMISSION

evaluated by external specialists through presenting their findings inother sectors. Screenings are conducted to comprehensively assess

Japan and internationally.

whether candidates have sufficient aptitude, skillsets, and desire to

In all of the degree programs, students can take lectures given by re-actively study alongside students from diverse backgrounds and put

nowned professors from overseas while still in Japan through SDM’s

what they learn to practical use in the real world.

collaborations with MIT, Montclair State University, TU Delft, INSA,

For the doctoral programs, we admit both persons aspiring to support

Politecnico di Milano, and others. In addition, we actively implement

various fields as researchers and social practitioners through advanced

student exchange programs with all these universities. Due to the wide

academic research on the design and engineering of innovative tech-range of issues tackled by SDM, students conduct research while elic-nological systems that will contribute to resolving many of the large-

iting guidance from various related parties, which they compile into ascale and complex issues of the modern day, and those aspiring to con-thesis or dissertation.

tribute to various fields as researchers and social practitioners throughproposing solutions to issues in the diverse social systems of today andadvanced academic research on the leadership and management toguide these projects to success. In order to foster personnel befitting

POL ICYDIPLOMA

Diploma Policy
Both the master’s and doctorate programs have degrees in “Systemof these degrees, we admit people from a wide range of spheres

Engineering” and “System Design and Management.”

across generations, including persons with hands-on experience in the

Completion of studies for the Master of System Engineering means

public and private sectors (early career/seasoned professionals) as well asthat students learn the core subjects and project subjects, and after

students who have completed a master’s degree program. Screenings

studying other courses to acquire a broader global perspective, com-are conducted to comprehensively assess whether candidates possess

pile their research in fields primarily related to the design of techno-

academic and research capabilities equivalent to those required for the

logical systems into a master’s thesis. Completion of studies for the

master’s program, the initiative to plan and conduct research, and suf-

Master of System Design and Management means that students learn

ficient aptitude, skillsets, and desire to put what they learn to practicalthe core subjects and project subjects, and after studying other courses

use in society as specialists, in addition to whether they have made theto acquire a broader global perspective, compile their research in fields

preparations necessary to pursue their research after admission.

Curriculum Policy

CURRICULUM

primarily related to solving problems in social systems into a master’s
thesis.
Completion of studies for the Doctor of System Engineering meansthat students have academic papers in fields primarily related to theOn the master’s program, students will master comprehensive man-design of technological systems positively evaluated by specialists, oragement skills including strategic system engineering methods andhave a system they created positively evaluated by specialists, compil-

communication skills in core subjects, and work on a “design project”

ing the outcomes of which into a doctoral dissertation. Completion ofcourse embracing jitsugaku or practical learning. In addition, we offer astudies for the Doctor of System Design and Management means thatvariety of courses for students to acquire a broader global perspective.

students have academic papers in fields primarily related to solving

For the master’s program in System Engineering, students primarily

problems in social systems positively evaluated by specialists, or haveengage in research over a two-year period (standard) in fields relateda system they created positively evaluated by specialists, compiling theto the design of technological systems, presenting their findings, etc.,

outcomes of which into a doctoral dissertation.

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CURRICULUM
Knowledge and Experience— Both Essential for Developing Capability
Major Subjects in Systems
and Socio-Tech Engineering

Foundation of Model-Based Systems Engineering
Frontier Project Management

Architecture for Digital Transformation
Design Science and Project

Practice of System Design andManagement

Major Subjects in Political,
Economic and Business Systems

Space System Engineering
Spatial User Interface

Program Management

Major Subjects

Social Entrepreneurship Design
Entrepreneurship Design Theory

Project Management
Fundamentals

Business Process Modelingand Management

Recommended
Advanced Subjects

first gain knowledge from lectures on systems engineering, design thinking, management capability,
and specialized subjects. They are then invited towork on real-life projects and explore practical solutions. With our approach of combining knowledge

Workshop Design
Methodology for Innovation

Decision Making and
Risk Management under Uncertainty

Network and Database Systems

Communications

Our curriculum aims to build collective strengths by
combining knowledge with experience. Students

Model-Based Conceptual Designand Management

Recommended
Basic Subjects

Service Engineering

Required Subjects

Basic Theory and Practiceof Artiﬁcial Intelligence

Statistics and Data
Processing for
System Design

Special Research Subjects

Project Subjects

systems engineering through the mandatory core
subjects. Additionally they take specialized sub-advanced subjects covering multidisciplinary topics
according to their interests. By creatively combining
these subjects, students can broaden their knowledge towards a wide spectrum of subjects.

with experience, students grow into integrated professionals who are capable of building and manag-

Students in the master course learn the basics ofjects covering specific fields and recommended
Trustworthy Intelligent Systems

Core Subjects

Simulation and Gamingfor Project Design

Foundation of Abstraction
for System Thinking

Theory and Practice of Audit
and Assurance Services

ing systems with precision.
The Mechanism of Accounting Systemin the Context of Economic System

Introduction to
System Designand Management

Systems Approachfor Social Systems

System Veriﬁcation
and Validation

System Architecting andIntegration

Research on System Design and Management

Design Project

Research on Project Design and Management

Project Management

Sustainable Urban System 1

Social Survey Methods

both in Japanese and English; Japanese classes normally begin in April while English classes begin in

Sustainable Urban System 2

September.
It takes practical experience to effectively design andSpecial Lectures

Business Analysis and Synthesis

possible to complete the master course by selecting
only classes in English. Core subjects are offered

Competency and
Skill-Building
Modeling and Simulationof Systems

Classes are offered in Japanese and/or English. It is

Introduction to the Urban Systems Design

Technical Entrepreneurship

Studios for Urban System Design

manage real-world systems. Students in the first year
master course learn design thinking and work on real-life issues in the Design Project. They then proceed

Deepening Embodied Knowledge― Based on Insights from Japanese Traditional Therapy

System Assuarance

Deepening Understanding of Self andOthers Based on Eastern Philosophy

Innovative Design Methodology

Virtual Design

to practical research in special research subjects; andthe results are compiled in their theses. At Keio SDM
we set high standards for masters research.

Human Relations

The doctoral program offers more specialized re-

Human Interface

search opportunities. Doctoral students can takemasters classes according to their interests. Quite aClasses Offered in the Master’s Course

few of those theses end up presenting at international conferences.

Major Subjects in Safe, Reliable, Human,
Symbiotic and Innovation Systems

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CURRICULUM

Intensive Lectures in English

Students in the master course first learn the basics of systems engineering and

Keio SDM’s strength is not only that the curriculum can be com-other fundamental skills necessary to deal with systems. Building on this,pleted solely in English. A series of intensive lectures are offered inthey acquire knowledge about systems of various fields in specialized subjects.

English by the world’s leading professionals and researchers from

Additionally they learn design thinking in the Design Project.

different fields.
This international learning environment as such makes Keio SDM
an ideal environment for the growth of globally-minded professionals who are capable of accommodating different cultural
perspectives.

Linking Knowledge

List of Past Intensive Lectures (with titles as they were at the time)“System Architecture and Integration”
Prof. Rashmi Jain (National University of Singapore)“Supply Chain Management and Business Games”
Prof. Paul Schoensleben (ETH, Switzerland)“Collective Dynamics of Firms”
Prof. Dr. Frank Schweitzer (ETH, Switzerland)Students first learn the V-model, an

Building on basic knowledge of theimportant concept of systems engi-

V-model, students take a variety ofneering.

specialized subjects. Students can

The V-model structures systems bylearn in a systematic and structured

decomposing requirements and in-manner by using the model as ategrating parts and their validation.

common framework, linking a broad

This model can be used as a broad

spectrum of knowledge.

“Technical Entrepreneurship & Management”
Prof. Duncan Moore (University of Rochester, US)“Risk Management”
Prof. Gilles Motet (INSA, France)“Space Applications”
Prof. Dipl.-Ing. Heinz Stoewer (President Space Associates GmbH, Germany)“Stanford Center for Design Research Workshops”
Dr. Larry Leifer (Stanford University, US)framework to capture how the entire
process relates to each specific part.

“Object-Process Methodology (OPM) with Application to Systems Engineering”
Prof. Dov Dori (MIT, US)

One can apply the model to systemdevelopment of various fields, including those which are scientific andtechnical, social, and human.

From Basics to Application—the Design Project
Decomposition
At Keio SDM we use the V-model to decompose,
integrate, design, and evaluate by precisely defining the diverse requirements of the stakeholders,by sharing information, and by creating complete
pictures of systems.

Integration

Examples of Solutions Derived by Students with
the Theme “Safety and Security”

The Design Project aims to propose innovative systems by using“Building New Brand Image of Safety andSecurity Using Positive Cycle Business Model”

the system design and management method developed collec-

Proposer company: Adidas

tively by Keio University, MIT, Stanford University, Delft University
Operation/

Requirement Analysis
and Architecting

Disposal/Recycle

System Design

System Evaluationof Technology, and the University of Adelaide. In the Design Project students put systems engineering into practice while learning
about design thinking.
In the Design Project students begin with the basics and thenSub-­system Design

Sub-system Evaluation

move on to practical learning. After taking a number of lectures
taught by guest lecturers from partner universities overseas, stu-

Component Design

Component Evaluation

dents work in groups to work on themes proposed by variousorganizations. The proposers often include leading Japanese com-

“Portable Multi Energy Backpack System for
Refrigerating Vaccines”
Proposer company: Kokusai Kogyo group Infrastructure
Innovation Institute, Inc.

“Safe and Secure Solar Power Generation in
Japan - Dual Mode Solar Panel System: Proof of Concept”
Proposer company: Delft University of Technology“Safety Premium Point System”
Proposer company: Suzuki Motor Corporation

panies; and international students have a great opportunity to get
Development/Procurement

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acquainted with the unique characteristics, strengths, and cultures“Design of Bicycle Simulator to
Reduce the Risks of Traffic Accidents”

of Japanese enterprises.

Proposer company: Toshiba System Technology

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CURRICULUM
Keio SDM emphasize the importance of hands-on experience.

Laboratory Participation and Thesis Writing
The Special Research Subject
Examples of Technical System ResearchStudents are encouraged not only to gain textbook knowledge about systems
but also to experience real-life situations, to clearly articulate issues,

The master course centers around the

Smart Gridand to come up with innovative, feasible solutions.

Special Research Subject. Students

Mobility System

It is when one is actually seeking solutions to complex systems that most discoveries and realizations come.

select a specific system and take part

Virtual Reality

We believe in experiential learning, that one learns most by doing.

in a relevant laboratory. Their research

Remote Real-time Communication

results are compiled into their mas-

Optical Communication
Robotics

ters theses. As in the case of the doc-

Space System

toral course, students establish theirown themes and conduct extensive

Motivation

PolicyHappiness/Desire/Empathy

Business Model

Learning by Doing

research. Research experience helps

equipping them with skills that can beEntertainment

Universal Design— Experiential Learning

used immediately upon graduation in

Organizational Theory

Environment/Resource

their work of research and/or devel-

Cognitive Science

Security/Peacestudents deepen their knowledge,

Human-machine Interface

Agricultural System

Culture/Art

Regional Revitalization/Tourism

opment.
Examples of Social System Research

Examples of Human Systems

Insight into the “On-Site” Realities of Japan

Study Case
Portfolio Optimization for

Resilient Community Design:

Environmentally-Conscious Automobiles

Knowledge Creation for Safety and Security

Keio SDM has strong ties with privatecompanies, facilitating students tocompanies. This means our students

have close and frequent communica-

have the privilege to observe “on-tion with the companies. Many facultysite” scenes of Japanese companies

members of Keio SDM come fromthrough various opportunities.

private firms; and some internshipFor example, we arrange visits toopportunities can be facilitated for

distinctive factories as a part of the

our students by virtue of their strong

the mainstream given the various

curriculum. In the Design Project stu-

connections with the companies.

constraints, such as those related todents have the opportunity to visit the

Keio SDM offers its students valuable

workplaces of proposing companies

opportunities to engage with Japa-

and work collaboratively with theirnese companies, providing opportu-

staff members. Furthermore, Keionities to gain insight into the secret

SDM has a great number of on-goingof their strength and the “on-site”

joint research projects with private

realities.

Many environmentally-conscious automobiles are being developedand sold, such as the ones based on electric, fuel cell, natural gas,Collective Intelligence
Platform

Platform for Dialog

and gasoline-electric hybrid technologies. We use the system approach (simulation and system optimization) to study portfolio maxiknowledge

mization— analyzing which type of
automobile should be brought tocontext

intelligence©sinsai.info

environment, energy, resources, ag-

Community

ing population, and development
Informationin emerging nations.

Government NPO/NGO Industry

intelligence

Communication Design Process: Knowledge Creation for Safety and Security

Organizational Management
Establishing Culture and
Safety Consciousness within Companies
We conduct research into ways in which companies can develop a
positive culture and work atmosphere in which staff members feel
motivated and rewarded. Our research also asks questions concerning how to establish excellent companies with a high level of safety

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Disaster-Prevention Message Delivery Service

consciousness, risk management,

At Keio SDM we use smart systems, such as IT systems and spaceand profitability. We study compa-

systems, in order to create socio-technical services and their pro-nies’ strategies that enable effective

cesses. In search for resilient community design process, we domanagement—creative ways toresearch on a disaster-prevention message delivery service using

motivate employees while nurtur-a satellite and GPS receivers. We study a distributed autonomous

ing teamwork and good communi-

cooperative community design process that is resilient and based

cation within an organization.

on the fusion of two platforms: dialogue and IT.

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FACULTY

The backgrounds of Keio SDM’s faculty vary from industrial experience to active careers

Guest Professors

in the international arena. Their career paths and research areas are so diverse that new
research ideas and activities are being generated every day at Keio SDM through borderless
intellectual interactions.

Diverse Careers and Fields of Research Create New Challenges
Supervising Professors

Hiroko Inokuma

Makoto Ioki

Naohiko Kohtake

Dean, Professor

Professor

Associate Professor

Professor

Worked: Mitsubishi Electric Corporation

Worked: Ernst & Young ShinNihon LLC.,
Tohoku University - Graduate School of
Economics and Management(Accounting

Worked: Mitsubishi Electric Corporation, Japan Space Systems

Worked: Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency, European Space Agency

Research and education interests:
Systems engineering, Innovative
Thinking Education, Satellite systemand Fault-tolerant system design.

Research and education interests:
Systems engineering and design
research for socio-technical systemsuch as space systems, sports systems, education systems, disastermanagement systems and urban
systems.

School), Musashi University - School of

Liberal Arts and Sciences, University of
London (LSE) Parallel Degree Programme

Laurent BalmelliPeter Buist

Soowon Chang

Guest Professor (Global), Keio University
Professor and Director of project management programs, Western Carolina
University

Guest Professor (Global), Keio University

Guest Professor (Global), Keio University
Manager of the European Union Agency
for the Space Programme (EUSPA)

Guest Lecturer (Global), Keio University
Assistant Professor, Purdue University

Research Interests: project management teams, risk management, knowledge management effectiveness,
project management maturity, andleadership.

Seiko Shirasaka

Research and education interests:
Space systems engineering, systemdevelopment methodology, andsystem safety

Vittal Anantatmula

Research and education interests:
International Accounting, Financial
and Business Accounting, Auditing, Tax
Accounting, Economic System Design

Since 2003 he has joined the SysML
standard team and became oneof the lead authors of the SysML
language specification 1.0. He iscurrently working on Strong Network
based in Switzerland, while maintaining teaching positions in Innovation,
Design Thinking and Conceptual
Product Modeling.

Areas of expertise: Global Navigation
Satellite System (GNSS) , Space Systems Engineering

Her research revolves around paradigm shifts in human-urban-building
interactions with intelligent application of disruptive technologies in the
future smart cities for sustainability,
economic growth, health, and overall
quality of life.

Riaz Esmailzadeh

Pieter J. Fourie

Rashmi Jain

Natt Leelawat

Guest Professor (Global), Keio University
CEO, IoT Consultants, Australia

Guest Associate Professor (Global), Keio
University
Future Cities Lab Global, Singapore
ETH Centre

Guest Professor, Keio University
Professor, Montrclair State University

Guest Associate Professor (Global) ,Keio
University
Associate Professor, Chulalongkorn
University

Professor Riaz Esmailzadeh is an ICT
professional for over 35 years, working with many companies includingApple, Ericsson, and Hitachi. A prolificinnovator: he has more than 26 patents, and an author of three books
and more than 50 peer reviewed
articles on broadband telecommunications, and digital transformation.

He specialises in population synthesis, simulation modelling of current
and emerging modes of transportation, flood evacuation modelling,
and big data-driven transportation
planning.

She is a prolific scholar and her research interests intersect systems
architecture and design, systems integration, service operations management and business process analysis
and management. She has worked
on several research grants as Principal
Investigator on the relevant topics.

Yoshiaki Ohkami

Taketoshi Hibiya

Shinichiro Haruyama

Mikako Hayashi

Honorary Advisor of SDM ResearchInstitute
Former Professor of SDM

Honorary Advisor of SDM ResearchInstitute
Former Professor of SDM

Executive Advisor of SDM ResearchInstituteExecutive Advisor of SDM ResearchInstitute

Former Professor of SDM

Areas of expertise: Design and management of large scale space system, strategic systems engineering

Areas of expertise: Large scale systems engineering (basic science)

Areas of expertise: free-space opticalcommunication, architectural ICT
technology, and reconfigurable systems.CEO of Craft Brain LLC.

Areas of expertise: Community building, Symbiosis of rural and urban,

Masaru Nakano

Kenichi Takano

Tomohiko Taniguchi

Atsuo Yoshida

Executive Advisor of SDM ResearchInstitute
Former Professor of SDM

Executive Advisor of SDM ResearchInstitute
Former Professor of SDM

Executive Advisor of SDM ResearchInstitute
Former Professor of SDM

Executive Advisor of SDM ResearchInstitute

Areas of expertise: sustainable city,
sustainable manufacturing,and business games

Areas of expertise: Risk management of large and complex system as in nuclear power plants andchemical production plants

Areas of expertise: International Political Economy, Japan’s Strategic Diplomacy and Public Diplomacy. Formerly Prime Minister Shinzo Abe’s
speech writer

He is a Head of the Disaster and Risk Management Information Systems Research
Unit of Chulalongkorn University, a Senior
Member of IEEE, and an MBCI of the Business Continuity Institute. His areas of expertise include risk and disaster management, management information systems,
and business continuity management.

Executive Advisors
Takashi Maeno

Masahiro Niitsuma

Hidekazu Nishimura

Tetsuro Ogi

Professor

Associate Professor

Professor

Professor

Worked: Canon Inc., the University ofCalifornia, Berkeley, Harvard University, and the Faculty of Science andTechnology of Keio University

Worked: Ritsumeikan University,
Aomori University

Research and education interests:
Model-Based Systems Engineering,
System Safety, Control Systems Design, Universal Design, Business Process Modeling Notation and Business
Process Management, Systems Modeling Language, Architecture-BasedSocio-Technical Systems Management, Automated Driving Vehicle
and Related Studies

Worked: Mitsubishi Research Institute, Inc., The University of Tokyo,
Tsukuba University

Research and education interests:
Human-machine system design, social system design, systems thinking,and systems philosophy

Research and education interests:
Artificial intelligence, Bodily tendency (cyclic aspects of human personalities based on habitual patternsof bodily movements), and Japanesecontextualization of contemplativeeducation.

Tetsuya Toma

Takahiro YakohYoshiki Yamagata

Professor

Professor

Professor

Former Advanced Product Development Specialist at 3M Company

Worked: NKK Corp., Faculty of Science and Technology of Keio University, The University of Tokyo, Vienna
University of Technology, Shinshu
University

Worked: National Institute for Environmental Studies. Currently affiliated at IPCC, IIASA, ISM and Univ. ofTokyo as visiting professor.

Research and education interests:
Program/project management andcommunication design for communities such as medical/healthcare, education or local resource
utilization

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Research and education interests:
Coding theory, Computer network,
Human-computer interaction, Signal
processing, Machine learning, andDigital transformation

Research and education interests:
Develop Urban System Design framework to co-create cities achieving“environment” and “health” sustainability for architecture, transportation and human behavior systems.

Research and education interests:
Human interface, virtual reality, IoT,
tele-immersive communication, andvisual simulation

Food and agriculture, Sustainableagriculture, Green tourism

Areas of expertise: Structuring of programs for “management support,
business startups, business rehabilitation and business succession” basedon financial accounting strategy, etc.

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I like the cross-cutting approach of
Keio SDM

Diverse Course Offerings and Student
Backgrounds Help Advance My Career

I chose Keio SDM because I was in-be creative as students here are eager

I am a researcher of ground-based

courses ranging from technology, pol-terested in the automobile industry

to work together and take pleasure insatellite control operations at Vietnam

itics, and social sciences to many otherand looking for a Japanese graduate

meeting new cultures and individuals

National Satellite Center, currently on

subjects for its students to earn acrossschool which offers a relevant courseof different backgrounds.

the Center’s study abroad program to

disciplines. Students from such diverse

in English.

I spend weekends doing a variety ofJapan funded by a Japan-Vietnam in-backgrounds as music, architecture,

I am satisfied with the number ofthings, including going to parties, at-tergovernmental project. I chose Keioand management study together andclasses that Keio SDM offers in En-

tending concerts, and visiting design

SDM over other programs because

many of them are working students.

glish. I also like its concept of learning

exhibitions. Something exciting isI wanted to learn how to manage

I believe it is a plus for my career tomore than engineering. At Keio SDM

always happening in Tokyo; it’s neverlarge and complex systems. I am glad

learn from their experiences. The sec-

we cover a wide range of subjects,a bore. I feel that Tokyo has countless

I did so; SDM’s curriculum teaches me

ond is internationality. SDM students

such as design, business, econom-

possibilities to offer.

full-fledged knowledge of systems

come from all walks of life and every

ics, and policies. The curriculum isthinking and design thinking. I would

corner of the world. The third is thedesigned in such a way that we getlike to mention three characteristics,

depth and the breadth of knowledge

our hands on real projects after go-

among many others, that make SDM

that the faculty members possess.

SDM studies present a unique per-ing through theories. I find this to be

special. The first characteristic is its

Many teachers go out of their way tospective through which to understandhighly effective. I feel encouraged todiversity. SDM offers a wide variety ofhelp students even after school.

the complexity of the world.

Kamila Romejko
Completed Doctoral Degree in September 2017
Completed Master’s Degree in September 2014
Completed Master’s Degree in International Economic Relations at Warsaw School of Economics

VOICE

Do Xuan Phong
Completed Master’s Degree in September 2015
Graduated from the Department of Electronics andTelecommunications, Hanoi University of Scienceand Technology
Current Employment: Vietnam National Satellite
CenterMessage from Current and Former Students

SDM has radically changed the way mybrain works to deal with daily challenges.

International Opportunities
Just A Click Away

work experience in the transportationembrace it, unleashing the human inner

I did my bachelor’s degree in electri-

ter’s program, I had to balance course-

sector before enrolling.

playfulness as an imperative action to

cal engineering in my home country

work with my research in Cambodia,

To my amazement, SDM has not only ex-enable innovation.

of Zambia and had heard about thewhere I had a real difference in peo-

posed me to a wide range of knowledge

Nearly a decade later, I still hold the

System Design and Management pro-ple’s lives. In the Ph.D. program, on the(from political economy to entrepreneurship),results of SDM close to my heart andgram at MIT when I stumbled uponother hand, I have been identifying

but it has also fundamentally changed

use them every day. From developing

Keio SDM in an online search. Afterunique, unprecedented issues that

who I am as a person and how my brain

strategy in my organization to addressing

successfully applying for a Japanese

add value to my field of study. And

works and processes daily challenges.

technical challenges and safety incidents

government scholarship, I joined the

you can apply to Keio SDM with justTo embrace the SDM experience is to re-through systems and design knowledge,

master’s program in September 2016.

the click of a button, no matter where

set your brain to its original systemic abil-the insights I gained from SDM profes-

I am now a Ph.D. student, and both

you are in the world. If you’re look-I stumbled upon Keio SDM a year after

ity to see the whole as well as the part.

sors, colleagues, and friends, as well as

programs have exceeded all of mying for a life-changing experience, I

completing my undergraduate degree.

You will learn the art of moving throughmy experience in Japan, have proven in-initial expectations.

would say there’s no better place than

It offered the potential for unique, inter-

multiple levels of abstraction to see howvaluable in better understanding myself

At Keio SDM, you put problem-solving

Keio SDM.

connected, holistic knowledge and re-everything is integrated from multiple

and others’ perspectives.

skills into practice through research,

al-world application. To get the most out

perspectives. Best of all, SDM will bring

Truly, investing in Keio SDM is investing in

gaining plenty of hands-on experi-of the program, I decided to gain moreback the childlike nature of those whotransforming yourself.

ence along the way. During my mas-

Hamad El Gibreen
Completed Master’s Degree in September 2017
Current Employment: Engineering General Manager in Saudi Arabia Railway

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System Design and Management

Naomi Simumba
Completed Doctoral Degree in March 2022
Completed Master’s Degree in September 2018

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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions

Can I get help withaccommodations?

Do you have affiliatedschools? What kind of
arrangements do you havewith these schools?

Keio SDM has collaborated with Mas-

What kind of scholarships
do you have?

I do not speak Japanese.
Can I still be admitted?

There are a number of scholarships

The answer is yes, you can still be

Keio University has a number of rea-International students take on a va-

for international students, such as

admitted to Keio SDM even if you dosonable accommodations for inter-riety of career paths after Keio SDM;

sachusetts Institute of Technology

Keio “Design the Future” Award fornot speak Japanese. We give entrance

national students. In the vicinity ofsome join Japanese companies; some

(U.S.), Stanford University (U.S.), Delft

International Students, as well as dif-examinations in English; and students

Hiyoshi Campus, where Keio SDM isreturn to their countries to work; andUniversity of Technology (the Nether-ferent scholarships provided by Keiocan choose to complete the course

located, there are a number of dormi-

others go on to further education.

lands), and the University of Adelaide

University, Japan Student Services Or-

using only English. Having recognized

tories with easy access to the campus,

Almost half of our Japanese students(Australia) to develop an educationalganization (JASSO), the government of

the importance of internationallysuch as Shimoda Student Village (de-are company employees, and manymethod for design projects. At KeioJapan, and other private foundations.

competent staff from the very begin-signed for international students), dormi-of the faculty members come from

SDM we are putting this into practiceAll scholarships aim to enable per-ning of its establishment, Keio SDM

tories for both Japanese and interna-

private firms. As a student you also

in one of the subjects, the “Design

sonally and academically outstanding

has administrative staff members

You can send your application docu-

tional students. Each dormitory has

have ample opportunities to connect

Project”, thereby continuing to im-

students in need of financial assis-

who can assist in multiple languages.

ments by post regardless of whether

Japanese residence assistants whowith companies through the Design

prove upon the educational method.

tance to continue and focus on their

As for the faculty, those who haveyou reside inside or outside of Japan.

facilitate interactions among students

Project and other research work. Many

We also have international exchange

studies and research. Most of the

been educated and/or trained over-

You will be called for an interview if

and provide daily life support espe-

international students have madeprograms. The partner schools in-scholarships are targeted towards

seas and have sufficient language

you pass the document review. There

cially for international students.

use of these opportunities to get jobs

clude: MIT, Stanford, Delft University

regular students who are on a stu-

abilities are assigned to assist interna-

is no need to come to Japan for an

For international students who wish

with Japanese companies. Becauseof Technology, the University of Ad-

dent visa and studying at their own

tional students.

interview as we can conduct it online,

to rent apartments privately, the

Keio SDM graduates are international-

elaide, National Institute of Applied

expense. Please follow the link below

If you wish, you can learn basic Jap-

using technologies such as zoom, foruniversity can introduce real-estate

ly-minded and capable of navigating

Sciences Toulouse (France) , the Po-

for more information regarding schol-anese by taking Japanese classes.

those who reside outside of Japan.

agents who can provide services inin different cultures, many also findlitecnico di Milano (Italy), and Purdue

arships.

The university has well-established

Please refer to our examination litera-

English. We also have an insurance

opportunities within international

University (U.S.). Every year a number

Japanese language education which

ture for more details.

scheme whereby the university acts

enterprises.

of students come from these schools

as the guarantor.

Many alumni are now playing active

to study at Keio SDM.

http://www.ic.keio.ac.jp/en/life/

began in the 1950s.

I cannot come to Japan for
the entrance examination.

What kind of future careers
do international students
have after Keio SDM?

roles in various fields and industries.

scholarship/intl_student.html
www.ic.keio.ac.jp/en/life/housing/

The network you will encounter by

ryu_boshu.html

studying at Keio SDM will be an asset
to your future business and career. We
have seen new business started up
through participation in our network.

Please see below for more information.
www.global.keio.ac.jp/en/

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ADMISSION

NOTE
Degrees Awarded by SDM

Major Discipline

Admission Quota

System Design and Management

Master’s Program 77 persons

System Design and Management

Doctoral Program 11 persons

Master’s Degree (System Engineering)
Master’s Degree (System Design and Management)

Doctoral Degree (System Engineering)
Doctoral Degree (System Design and Management)(Unit: Japanese Yen)

* Academic fees are charged per academic year. The fees payable
Fees Payable upon

Master’s

Doctoralupon admission are as shown on the left.

Admission

Program

Program* The fees can be paid in two installments in the Spring and Fallsemesters.

Students admitted
in April

1,982,600

1,202,600* The fees of students admitted in September only show the fees
for the Fall semester of the year of admission. The fees for the
Spring semester are to be paid by the end of April.

Students admitted
in September* The fees are subject to change.
991,350

601,350

Scholarships

Various scholarships are offered to students who have excellent academic records andneed financial aids. Detailed information on scholarships for international students areindicated below.
http://www.ic.keio.ac.jp/en/life/scholarship/intl_student.html

JST Doctoral Program Student Support Project

Assistance period

Keio University implements a program for the “Nurturingof doctoral students who will map the grand designs for
future society,” in doctoral programs using grants fromthe JST project “Support for Pioneering Research Initiatedby the Next Generation.” The purpose of this program is
to nurture the outstanding and highly-driven doctoral
students who will be responsible for the future course ofscience, technology, and innovation in Japan.

A maximum of three years
with the upper limit set at theminimum number of years
required for completion.

Assistance amountNote・Amount to cover living expenses:
2.2 million yen per academic year
・Research funding:Base payment of 300,000 yen per academic year
・Assistance subsidies for pioneering initiatives:
An appropriate amount (up to 1 million yen)Students with a stable income
exceeds 2.4 million yen peryear are not eligible.

● Admission
http://www.sdm.keio.ac.jp/en/admission/● Application Guidelines
http://www.sdm.keio.ac.jp/en/admission/guideline_en.pdf

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Access: A one-minute walk from Hiyoshi Station(Tokyu Toyoko Line, Tokyu Meguro Line, Tokyu Shin-Yokohama Line, or Yokohama Municipal Subway Green Line)• 18 minutes by express train from Shibuya Station to Hiyoshi Station. (16 minutes by commuter limited express)• 12 minutes by express train from Yokohama Station to Hiyoshi Station. (10 minutes by commuter limited express)• 6 minutes by express train from Shin-Yokohama Station to Hiyoshi Station.
• Limited express trains on the Tokyu Toyoko Line do not stop at Hiyoshi Station.

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