GBPGBP (Global Business Program)

This seminar is a continuation of the Fall course focusing on international public projects (IPP). Most IPPs are related to the United Nations' SDGs (Sustainable Development Goals) in such areas as poverty alleviation, environmental issues and social issues, such as gender equality, and other goals. Governments and international organizations announce their IPPs in the form of a Request for Proposal (RfP). A RfP is a document stating the terms of reference for implementing an IPP.
In this connection, the main objective of this course is for students to learn how to respond to a RfP. This seminar should become a valuable learning opportunity for students who wish to find employment after graduation in international organizations.

By the end of the course, students should be able to:
・Understand and explain the purpose and role of consulting organizations in implementing IPPs.
・Apply the Project Cycle Management problem solving and analytical tools to develop an IPP.
・Learn the step-by-step process for drafting a Request for Proposal(RfP) Report.

This course is strongly related to the"DP1-1", "DP2-1", "DP2-2", "DP4" and "DP5" diploma policies and fairly related to the "DP3" policy.

英語 / English

Active Learning is the main teaching approach for this course. Active learning requires the students to take the lead in the learning process with the instructor acting as a facilitator.
・Some examples of active learning are pair-discussion, group work, case studies, simulations, presentations, reaction paper, experiential learning, etc.
・For written assignments, feedback will be provided via HOPPII Learning Management system. Exemplary assignments will be introduced in the class and used in deeper discussions.
・Students can use office hours for more individual feedback on assignments, tests, etc.

あり / Yes

あり / Yes

授業形態/methods of teaching：対面/face to face

※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。

Week 1[オンライン/online]：Introduction to Course

・Syllabus
・Request for Proposal
Document
・RfP Process (review and selection)

Week 2[対面/face to face]：Request for Proposal

・JICA RfP Document
・Case Examples
・Reflection Paper on Inception Report

Week 3[対面/face to face]：Form Tech 1

・Technical Proposal Submission Form
・RfP Report Format

Week 4[対面/face to face]：Form Tech 2

・Consultant's Organization
・Consultant's Experience
・Submit 1st RfP draft

Week 5[対面/face to face]：Workshop

・Comments and Suggestion on the Terms of Reference
・Counterpart Staff and Facilities to be Provided by the Client
・Submit 1st RfP draft

Week 6[対面/face to face]：Form Tech 3

・Comments and Suggestion on the Terms of Reference
・Counterpart Staff and Facilities to be Provided by the Client

Week 7[対面/face to face]：Form Tech 4

・Description of Approach
・Methodology
・Work Plan for Performing the Assignment

Week 8[対面/face to face]：Workshop

・Inception Report Revision Discussion

Week 9[対面/face to face]：Form Tech 5

・Team Composition
・Task Assignments
・Summary of CV Information

Week 10[対面/face to face]：Form Tech 6 - 8

・CV for Key Experts
・Expert Schedule
・Work Schedule

Week 11[対面/face to face]：Workshop

・Guest Speaker: Project Expert
・Qualifications and Experiences
・Negotiating Skills/Cultural Sensitivities

Week 12[対面/face to face]：Workshop

・Guest Speaker: Project Team
・Cross cultural Communication
・Adapting to a New Cultural Environment

Week 13[対面/face to face]：RfP Presentation

・Relevance
・Effectiveness
・Efficiency
・Impact
・Sustainability

Week 14[対面/face to face]：RfP Appraisal

・Final Project Report

・CLASS PREPARATION: An active learning approach requires students to prepare the readings and assignments BEFORE class. At a minimum students should understand the keywords and main issues in each weeks reading assignment.

・GROUPWORK: Students should expect to allocate time outside of class to meet with their team members to discuss/prepare assignments.

・Preparatory study and review time for this class are 3-5 hours for each session

The readings for this course will either be available on-line in HOPPII, through the library and/or handouts.

We will use supplementary materials from time-to-time, which will be made available as hand-outs and/or put on reserve at the university library.

Students will be graded based on the following criterions:

・35% Active Class Participation
・50% Assignments
・15% Final RfP Report

Late submission of assignments will result in a lowering of a student's grade.

More site visit, guest speakers and/or video conferencing with IPP related organizations/companies.

Students are expected to bring to class a computer and/or smart phone to access the Internet.

Students (or teams) should try to meet with the teacher at least three times during the semester. Office hours will be announced at the first class.

Introduction to Operations Management or Operations Management I or Operations Management II or teacher's permission