Executive Programs
There are five types of regularly scheduled seminars for business executives taught by our faculty members. Most of the classes in the executive programs are taught by the case method.
Management Development Program (MDP)
A 14-week full-time schooling course held at Hiyoshi Campus located in Yokohama. This program is offered once a year, starting in September. The program is designed to provide general management training for middle management personnel. Participants will study approximately 120 cases in 10 core areas and several specialized topics, including a management simulation game. Every participant is also required to conduct individual research and complete a summary report.
Advanced Management Seminar
This ten-day intensive seminar is designed for senior executives. Current and important management issues are covered mostly through the case method. The teaching staff consists of six to seven professors of Keio Business School, Harvard University, and other distinguished business schools abroad. Some business leaders will also be invited as guest speakers for special lectures. This program is held off-campus in the summer.
Middle Management Seminar
This two-week general management program is for middle management personnel. This program is held off-campus three times a year (June, September, and November). Keio Business School faculty members teach around 20 cases and give several lectures.
Weekend Seminar Management Development Intensive Program(MDIP)
MDIP mainly targets practitioners who have full-time jobs and cannot attend classes on weekdays. This course consists of three consecutive Saturdays focusing on specific subjects, such as "Corporate Strategy ", "Marketing", "Management Systems", "Innovative Organizational Management", "Business Economics," and "Production System Innovation". This seminar is characterized by the case study method in which participants can communicate and learn from each other, leading to an accumulation of knowledge and the building of human networks.
