School of CommerceWaseda University

What’s the Global Management Program?

The Global Management Program (GMP) is an international education program at the School of Commerce, Waseda University. Throughout the four years of undergraduate study, the program aims to nurture business leaders committed to making meaningful contributions to the global society in the future.

The GMP’s mission is to develop students as global business leaders who are dedicated to making the world a better place. The present times call for leaders equipped with international knowledge and experience, not only on the global stage but also within their local communities. Moreover, business, alongside politics, culture, and religion, has emerged as a powerful driving force in contemporary society. The GMP is committed to fostering global leaders who will harness the potential of business to forge a brighter future for the world.

The GMP recognizes the following qualities and abilities necessary for global business leaders: (1) comprehensive knowledge of the world’s business, economy, cultures, and societies; (2) skills to identify and solve problems in business; and (3) proficiency in international communication. Over the course of the four-year program, the GMP aims to elevate these three abilities of students to the top level in the world.

We, the faculty and staff of the School of Commerce, Waseda University, are confident that the GMP graduates will create a better society in the future, both in their own countries and around the world.

GMP Annual Report

• 2024　／　2023　／　2022
  Please click here to see GMP’s activities. *Japanese only*

GMP Forum

GMP forums (namely, joint zemis) are regularly held as a collaborative platform for all the GMP zemis, playing a significant role in fostering a strong sense of unity within the GMP community. Further details about the GMP Forums can be found below.

GMP Completion Requirements

In order to complete the program, students must fulfill the following three completion requirements:
(1) GMP zemis and the graduation thesis, (2) GMP core courses, and (3) English proficiency.

GMP Zemis and the Graduation Thesis (3rd and 4th years)

In the fall of the second year, students are selected for enrollment in the GMP-eligible seminar (GMP Zemi) conducted primarily in English, based on the screening of specialized educational subject exercises. Selected students will then attend the seminar throughout their third and fourth years. They will take Zemi I (2 units each for A and B) in the third year and Zemi II (2 units each for A and B) in the fourth year. In addition, they are required to submit a graduation thesis written in English (4 units) to achieve a total of 12 units.

The GMP Zemis are as follows. Details of each Zemi are available on the course Syllabus

In addition, “Business Research Methods” has been established to teach the skills necessary for writing the graduation thesis in English, which is one of the GMP completion requirements, and to provide support for thesis writing.

GMP Core Courses (2nd year and above)

Specialized courses in business subjects taught in English are designated as GMP Core Courses. To complete the program, students must obtain a total of 10 credits in five of these courses. Details of each course are available on the course Syllabus.

• Examples of GMP Core Courses
  – International Management
  – International Strategies and Organization
  – International Consumer Behavior
  – Strategy, Policy, and Planning
  – Managing People and Organizations
  （Former course name：Organizational Behavior）
  – Accounting: Financial Literacy for All
  – Financial Management
  – Introduction to Risk and Insurance
  – Business Research Methods
  （Former course name：Academic Writing for Graduation Thesis）
  – Data Analytics for Business
  – Introductory Econometrics
  – Business History
  – The Japanese Economy

English Proficiency (1st and 2nd years or by graduation)

In the first and second years, students are required to earn credits in the Advanced Plus or Advanced English Classes, according to their level of proficiency in English. The Advanced Plus and Advanced English classes are selected from the top 20% of students in the same year. Students in other English proficiency classes are required to submit scores from a required English proficiency test (TOEFL iBT, IELTS, TOEIC, or the EIKEN Test) at the time of graduation to confirm their English proficiency.

Request for Donation to GMP

We are dedicated to fulfilling your expectations and support by carrying out the GMP’s mission of “nurturing global business leaders who will create a better world.” We sincerely request your warm support and encouragement.

Target Audience: Corporations, organizations, graduates, parents, and others, who can support the GMP.
Amount: There is no specific amount set for contributions.
Recognition: We will publish the donor’s name and donation amount in The Book of Donors (a booklet accompanying Waseda Gakuho). Anonymous donations are also welcome.

• For Individuals
  – For applications using a bank transfer form:
  Please contact the School of Commerce office (commerce16★list.waseda.jp) as the process requires filling out a donation application form.
  ^{*Please replace “★” with “@” when you send an email.}
  – For online applications, please click HERE to visit our official online donation website.
  After clicking “I agree to the conditions written…”, please proceed to set up the items for “Gift Information” as follows.
  

  Applicant Category:	Please select “Individual”.
  Donation purpose:	Please select “Others”.
  Details:	Please enter “Global Management Program (School of Commerce)”.
  Amount of donation:	Please specify the amount of donation.

• For Corporations and Organizations
  Please contact the School of Commerce office (commerce16★list.waseda.jp) as the process requires filling out a donation application form.
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