Global MBA Program

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MAN560F2(経営学 / Management 500)
Advanced Finance

Kazushige TANIGUCHI

Class code etc
Faculty/Graduate school Global MBA Program
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Year 2021
Class code W7053
Previous Class code
Previous Class title
Term 春学期後半/Spring(2nd half)
Day/Period 水6/Wed.6, 水7/Wed.7
Class Type 専門講義
Campus 市ヶ谷 / Ichigaya
Classroom name
Grade 1・2
Credit(s) 2
Notes Global MBA
Class taught by instructors with practical experience
Category Specialized Courses

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Outline and objectives

In order to become a successful policy maker and/or a business leader, it is critical to understand the state of global economic development and policy issues such as sustainable development goals (climate change, global health and gender equality, etc.). This course will provide you with knowledge and methodology to identify issues and find possible policy options. You will learn cross-country analysis and cross-sectoral approach to make your proposal convincing and operational. You will also learn Japan's experiences and expected roles.

Goal

Upon completion of the class, you will be able to:
1. Understand and evaluate the current global economic developments and key policy issues such as climate change, global health and gender equalities;

2.Understand Japan's economic and social experiences after the collapse of bubble and rapid aging as a reference for other countries;

3.Design policy options and operational measures with cross-country analysis and cross-sectoral approach that are commonly used in the managerial/operational decision making in the World Bank;

Which item of the diploma policy will be obtained by taking this class?

Will be able to gain“DP1”,“DP2”,“DP3”and“DP4”.

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. )

Lecturing, reading/researching relevant info/data through websites, class discussions, and individual and group presentations.

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

あり / Yes

Fieldwork in class

なし / No

Schedule

※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。

第1回:Current developments of global economies

Increased role of developing countries. Importance of demographic trend.

第2回:Current developments of Japanese economy

Rapid growth after the war, sluggish economy after the bubble. Huge budget deficit and demographic challenge

第3回:Sustainable development goals

Understanding SDGs and use of cross-sectoral approach and cross-country analysis.

第4回:Sustainable development goals

Class discussion on SDG policy options using cross-sectoral approach and cross-country analysis

第5回:Development Assistance -Options of interventions

Increasing number of donors. Increased role of private sector. From charity to investment. Grant, loan and investment. Multilateral and bilateral.

第6回:Multilateralism -- Agenda and implementation.

Key international schemes for multilateral cooperation - United Nations and World Bank.

第7回 :Role of private sectors

Importance of direct Investment and measures to promote it. Importance of small and medium enterprises.

第8回:Ethics of development

Negative factors of development such as corruption, and harmful tax practices. Role of safeguard.

第9回:Technology, innovation and economic development

Importance of technology and innovation to avoid bottlenecks and generate rapid growth

第10回:Specific issues - gender

Mainstreaming of gender as development agenda

第11 回:Specific issues - quality infrastructure

Infrastructure as means of sustainable development including disaster risk management.

第12回:Specific issues - global health

Global health - cross-sectoral approach (sometimes clean water is more important than medicine) and role of finance.

第13回 :Individual presentation and discussion -- health and education

Individual presentation - Cross-country analysis and cross-sectoral approach are recommended

第14回:Group presentation and discussion -- social entrepreneur and technological solutions

Group will pick one sector/issue and design innovative solutions with new technology or new application of existing technology

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

Those who are not familiar with the basics of development economics or international relations would need some self-study to enhance the level of basic understanding. Lecture notes would be provided in the form of power point presentation and/or short memo. Websites of the World Bank and other relevant institutions are critical to understand the issue. (As a standard, 2 hours for preparation and 2 hours for review: a total of 4 hours.)

Textbooks

Textbook will not be used.

References

Websites of World Bank and other relevant institutions including Japanese ministry of finance will be used. These include:

https://www.worldbank.org/en/home
https://data.worldbank.org/
https://www.mof.go.jp/english/

Grading criteria

Method of evaluation
Group presentation 40%
Individual presentation 30%
Contribution to the class discussion 30%

Changes following student comments

I appreciate active feedback from the class.

Equipment student needs to prepare

PC or other devices to view websites of relevant institutions and prepare presentation.