Course Name Year Term Period Faculty / Graduate School All Instructors Credits
51389:[2025 Fall]Research Project GBL (BD) 2025 Fall Fri4 College　Of　Business　Administration FAZEKAS BALAZS 2

Campus

OIC

Class Venue

AC341

Language

English

Course Outline and Method

This course is designed to help students pursue industry analysis with a special focus on industries in Anglo-Saxon countries or smaller regions within them. It is advisable that students allot time outside of the class hours to proactively do their own research and provide individual research inputs for class discussions.

The course is offered in English as a combination of lectures, presentations, and class discussions, but advanced English fluency is not required. The first few classes will focus on industry sector analysis with a special focus on historical trajectories and industry data. The rest of the term will be about developing research topics, which will consist of presentations and class discussions.

*The course schedule may be adjusted according to the interests of the students, the number of registered students, etc.
*The course is offered in English as a combination of lectures, presentations, and class discussions. The lectures will be taught in English in principle. Domestic and international exchange students might study together in this class. Domestic students should be aware that the presentations should be made in English. Use of your mother tongue other than English during the class should be kept minimal in consideration for other students.

本科⽬は、経営学を英語で学ぶ専⾨科⽬です。
This course is a business major subject offered in English.
本科⽬は学⽣が主体性を持って能動的に学修するアクティブ・ラーニング法を取っています。
This course follows a cooperative learning style in which students learn actively.

Student Attainment Objectives

1. Students will develop the ability to gather and analyze information related to industries in Anglo-Saxon countries.
2. Students will learn fundamental terms commonly used in industry analysis.
3. Students will be able to assess the broader context when analyzing individual firms and their strategies.

Recommended Preparatory Course

Course Schedule

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

Orientation

Dividing students into groups, icebreaker discussions, and exploring industries and sectors of the economy from a strategic perspective.
【＋R- Jugyo】Please refer to manaba+R for details.

2.

Lecture 1: Industries, regional clusters, and interconnections among businesses

Through a series of case studies and theoretical discussions, we will examine how companies function as part of a larger system or industry.

3.

Lecture 2: Historical background analysis

We examine how industries are shaped by their histories and development paths, influenced by unique historical circumstances. A few cases of industry evolution and transformation will be discussed.

4.

Lecture 3: Industry analysis

Tools, frameworks, information sources, industry codes, levels (local, regional, national, global), government regulations, economic and demographic data, larger trends, customer relations, supply chain issues, technological changes, recent innovations.

5-6.

Workshop 1: Group work on developing industry analyses

Students will participate in workshop sessions to develop their industry analyses. Additional work outside of class hours may be required to complete the task.

7-8.

Presentation Round 1

Students will deliver their first group presentations. Each student must individually present a specific section of the group presentation and clearly indicate their contribution.

9-10.

Workshop 2: Developing the analysis further

Based on received feedback, students will further develop their analyses in two workshop sessions.

11-14.

Presentation Round 2.

Students will deliver their second group presentations. Each student must individually present a specific section of the group presentation and clearly indicate their contribution.

 

Class Format

Lessons will be conducted in person unless otherwise specified. Due to the reasons such as instructor's business trip, classes may be held using media, which differs from what is stated in the class schedule. In that case, an announcement will be given in advance using manaba+R.

Recommendations for Private Study

Students are required to dedicate significant time to familiarizing themselves with the information sources and materials presented in class.
Students must collaborate in groups to prepare their presentations.
Each student is expected to write an individual final analysis report based on their group presentation.

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

1. Regular attendance and active participation 30%
2. First and second presentations 40 %
3. A final individualy-written report based on the group presentation in English 30%

Grade Evaluation Method （Note）

Advice to Students on Study and Research Methods

Textbooks

Textbooks （Frequency of Use, Note）

Reference Books

Reference Books （Frequency of Use, Note）

Materials will be provided in class.

Web Pages for Reference

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

Learning Management System （manaba+R）,Talk with Students

Other Comments

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