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MAN300LF(経営学 / Management 300)
Marketing in Japan

Y.SUZUKI H.WATANABE, K.TSURUMI, N.KANAZAWA, R.ITO

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Faculty/Graduate school Exchange Students from Overseas Program
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Year 2022
Class code A8510
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Previous Class title
Term 春学期授業/Spring
Day/Period 木4/Thu.4
Class Type
Campus 市ヶ谷 / Ichigaya
Classroom name 各学部・研究科等の時間割等で確認
Grade
Credit(s) 2
Notes
Class taught by instructors with practical experience
SDGs CP
Urban Design CP
Diversity CP
Learning for the Future CP
Carbon Neutral CP
Chiyoda Campus Consortium

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Outline and objectives

Students will learn actual marketing strategy and management in each of the following fields of industry as well as principles and concepts.

1. Consumer Goods
2. Tourism Industry
3. Sogo Shosha (Integrated Trading Company)
4. Food
5. Automobile

Goal

Student will deepen their understanding on the peculiarity and commonality of Japan and Japanese companies through their marketing strategies and management as well.

Default language used in class

英語 / English

Method(s)(学期の途中で変更になる場合には、別途提示します。 /If the Method(s) is changed, we will announce the details of any changes. )

This is an interactive course which focuses on recent developments in marketing with attention to actual processes and strategies in each industry. It aims to introduce the practical views and opinions of experienced players in the field of marketing. Their following brief profiles may help students enrolling in the lecture.
Feedback will be provided through discussions in the class.


-Yoshiko SUZUKI
Worked for U.S-based consumer goods companies for 25 years, engaging in marketing of import tobacco, cosmetics and apparel industries.

-Hiroyoshi WATANABE
Worked for Japan Tourism Marketing Co., (later became JTB Tourism Research & Consulting Co.). Engaged in research and consulting services for public and private sector.

-Kunio TSURUMI
Worked for Sumitomo Corp. Engaged in marketing, Corporate Communications (Public Relations) and Research. Stationed in UK and U.S.A. for about 12 years.


-Norikazu KANAZAWA
Worked for Sumitomo Corp.,Sumifru Singapore PTE LTD and Summit Oil Mill engaging in marketing of food industry. Stationed in Canada, U.S.A., Singapore and China for about 15 years.


-Ryohei ITO
Worked for ITOCHU Corporation and later joined Akebono Brake Industry. Engaged in sales, distribution & marketing, logistics, purchasing, IR and management for Automobile industry. Stationed in France, U.S.A., and Panama for about 20 years.

Active learning in class (Group discussion, Debate.etc.)

あり / Yes

Fieldwork in class

なし / No

Schedule

授業形態/methods of teaching:オンライン/online

※各回の授業形態は予定です。教員の指示に従ってください。

Class 1[オンライン/online]:Overview of Marketing
(Y. Suzuki)

Key concepts of marketing and global marketing

Class 2[オンライン/online]:Marketing in Consumer Goods - I
(Y. Suzuki)

Globalization vs. Localization

Class 3[オンライン/online]:Marketing in Consumer Goods - II
(Y. Suzuki)

Uniqueness and commonality of Japan market in a global market

Class 4[オンライン/online]:Marketing in Consumer Goods - III
(Y. Suzuki)

Transition of consumer marketing in Japan

Class 5[オンライン/online]:Tourism Industry I
(H. Watanabe)

Introduction of travel and tourism
What is Travel and Tourism?
Why tourism is so important for local economy?
Tourism for local vitalization in Japan

Class 6[オンライン/online]:Tourism Industry – II
(H. Watanabe)

Tourism related businss
Future of travel and tourism

Class 7[オンライン/online]:Marketing Strategies of Sogo Shosha - I
(K. Tsurumi)

What is “Sogo Shosha”? It's origin and function.

Class 8[オンライン/online]:Marketing Strategies of Sogo Shosha - II
(K. Tsurumi)

Marketing of Sogo Shosha, how do you improve corporate image?

Class 9 [オンライン/online]:Marketing of Food products in Japan - I
(N. Kanazawa)

Overview of Japanese Food industry

Class 10[オンライン/online]:Marketing of Food products in Japan - II
(N. Kanazawa)

Actual Marketing of Vegetable Oils

Class 11[オンライン/online]:Marketing of Food products in Japan - III
(N. Kanazawa)

Case study, Food Safety and Labeling

Class 12[オンライン/online]:Marketing in the Automobile industry - I
(R. Ito)

Introduction and Overview of Auto Industry

Class 13[オンライン/online]:Marketing in the Automobile industry - II (R. Ito)

Practices of Japanese Auto manufacturers

Class 14[オンライン/online]:Marketing in the Automobile industry - III (R. Ito)

Future of Auto Industry

Work to be done outside of class (preparation, etc.)

Students are expected to complete regular reading assignments and prepare an individual project or report.
The average study time outside of class per week would be roughly 4 hours.

Textbooks

Textbook is not required. The instructor's own materials will be given each time as the basis for their classes and relevant reading material for each topic will be recommended.

References

To be announced in class.

Grading criteria

Grade evaluation consists of class participation and writing assignment (reports). Class participation is not only to attend the class, but also to participate in case studies and group discussions actively given in the class.
Final grade will be determined as follow:
Class participation: 30%
Writing assignment (reports): 70%

Changes following student comments

Not applicable.

Equipment student needs to prepare

To be informed later if any

Others

For GIS students, this course is limited to five (5) students. GIS will determine the five students. For more information, please the GIS office. (GIS students who entered prior to 2012 can apply for the course at the Global Education Center.)