Course Name Year Term Period Faculty / Graduate School All Instructors Credits
13219:IR18‐FE202 Professional Workshop (R) § 13220:IR-EDS301 Professional Workshop (R) § 13221:RUIR-2807 Professional Workshop(R) 2025 Spring Fri4-5 College　Of　International　Relations CHADHA Astha 2

Campus

KIC/KIC

Class Venue

KOSHINKAN　KS201/KOSHINKAN　KS201

Language

English

Course Outline and Method

【+R-Jugyo】
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This course aims for international students/bilingual Japanese students to start a dream search for both Japanese and international opportunities (including jobs). Students will understand the recent trends and examine various (career, academic, research, creative) opportunities that match their interests. They will 1) research sectors and entities they wish to apply to, 2) prepare application documents, and 3) participate in mock exercises.

Additionally, the class invites several guest speakers who will share their work experiences. Potential areas include international cooperation, foreign affairs, human rights, international businesses such as consulting and startups, etc. The guest lectures will mainly be conducted in person.

Student Attainment Objectives

The students will be able to:
1. Identify sectors and entities that meet their skills and interests
2. Learn how to find opportunities (including jobs) and how to apply for organizations
3. Learn specific and practical knowledge needed for the career path in different sectors.
4. Get ready for interviews through in-class mock interviews

Recommended Preparatory Course

 No prerequisite classes.

Course Schedule

Lecture/Instructor（When there are multiple instructors) Theme
Keyword, References and Supplementary Information
1-2

April 11
Introduction: Professional Workshop: How to make your dream come true and develop a career inside/outside Japan?

1. Orientation: reviewing the syllabus.
2. Self-analysis: *Who am I? Who are you? *What do you want to be? What do you want to do (function), why, and how?
3. Individual interview for Resume/CV Preparation
4. Group activities and discussion about assignments

3-4

April 18
Working in the Education Sector

1. Life stories: Guest Lecture (Professor, International university in Japan))
2. Dialogue (Q&A): What’s next for my country with Japan, and more?; Exploring education sector in Japan, US and Europe for jobs and higher education?

5-6

April 25
Working in Market/Economy/Political Research organizations

1. Life stories: Guest Lecture (Young Leaders Program Coordinator, US Think-tank)
2. How to find internships for research.

7-8

May 02
Work environment in Japanese government

1. Life stories: Guest Lecture (President, Japanese research org. and ex-executive in Japanese govt.)
2. Discussion: learning and analyzing the workplace and working experience in the Japanese government.

9-10

May 09
Work environment and productivity in any workplace

1. Life stories: Guest Lecture (Founder, Business for intercultural and economic exchange)
2. Team presentations of their market research, followed by Q&A
3. Dialogue (Q&A): how to make life happy and successful in different countries, prospects (working outside your own countries, etc).

11-12

May 16
How to open your opportunities and career path(s) inside/outside Japan?

1. Life stories: Guest Lecture (Journalist)
2. "Why others should be also interested in wanting to get a job from fashion, cosmetics industry"?
3. How to find work in media industry in Japan?
4. Diversity on workplace

13-14

May 23
Final Presentations

1. Final presentations by students
2. Course conclusion

+R-Jugyo

Assignment

Download the chart and submit the assignment by Week 14.

Class Format

Face-to-face classes

Recommendations for Private Study

 Research the research fields, sectors, and companies you are interested. Dig out the useful resources for job hunting.

Grade Evaluation Method

Kind Percentage Grading Criteria etc.
Final Examination (Written)

Report Examination
(A report to be submitted by the unified deadline)

Exams and/or Reports other than those stated above, and Continuous Assessment　
(Evaluation of Everyday Performance in Class)		 100

In-class participation: 20%
Written Assignments: 40%
Final Presentations: 40%

Grade Evaluation Method （Note）

Advice to Students on Study and Research Methods

Class policy on AI usage / academic dishonesty:

1. Students are required to uphold academic honesty in class for all assignments, reports, quizzes, etc.
2. Students’ use of generative AIs, including grammar checkers like Grammarly or translators such as
Google Translate is strictly prohibited. Reports, assignments, or any course-related written work using AI in any measure for text generation, will be treated as plagiarism and graded according to the university rules for plagiarism/academic dishonesty. Additionally, directly copying or using information from electronic tools, or using false information taken directly from generative AI software, such as ChatGPT, will also be treated as academic dishonesty.
3. Students are therefore advised and encouraged to use the Writing Tutorial Program provided by the university and seek help from tutors, rather than relying on AI or software such as for grammar checks.

Textbooks

Textbooks （Frequency of Use, Note）

Reference Books

Reference Books （Frequency of Use, Note）

Web Pages for Reference

How to Communicate with the Instructor In and Out of Class(Including Instructor Contact Information)

Talk with Students,Other (Separate instructions will be provided)

Other Comments

The instructor of this course has professional experience as an Investment Banking analyst and has worked in Corporate Finance as well as Merger & Acquisitions division in Asia-Pacific.
The instructor has also been affiliated with policy research institutes and think-tanks based in the United States and Europe, working on Indo-Pacific security affairs as well as gender security.

In this course, the instructor's work experiences converge to offer a unique perspective on career planning by bridging theoretical concepts with real-world examples of market dynamics, geopolitical influences on job markets, and the diverse skills valued across sectors. Through blend of finance and international affairs, the instructor aims to foster a holistic understanding of career options and empowers students to make informed choices aligned with their interests and global opportunities.



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