2020.05.12
Important Notice on KBS's Degree Programs
May 12, 2020
In response to the spread of the Novel Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19), the Graduate School of Business Administration, Keio University and Keio Business School (collectively referred to as KBS) have established Business Continuity Plan (BCP) Task Team, and are taking various actions and measures based on the following three basic policies.
- Our first priority is the health and safety of all members participating and involved in our programs.
- While giving due consideration to the above, we endeavor to achieve our mission of learning, research and networking of students to the greatest extent possible.
- We will support our students in their academic achievement to the greatest extent possible, in case they have difficulties to commute to the campus or have circumstances that hinder them from attending remote classes.
Here we would like to inform you of our current responses regarding the degree programs, as well as of the schedules and plans for future activities.
Takuro Yoda
Dean, Graduate School of Business Administration, Keio University
Director, Keio Business School
KBS-BCP Task Team
[Full-time MBA Program]
One of the main features of KBS's education is the case method which involves face-to-face discussions, allowing students to acquire a wide range of knowledge, skills and mindset in the core courses. As such, we have been keenly examining ways to maintain the quality of group and class discussions in a remote environment, and have made preparations such as conducting trial classes in advance through online systems.
The classes of all courses will be delivered in an online format in principle during 2020 Spring Semester.
<Class schedule in and after April 2020>
a) 1st year students: Held new student orientation on April 28 (Tue). Started classes on the same day.
b) 2nd year students: Allowed only seminar activities in principle during the month of April. Started classes for specialized courses on April 30 (Thu).
[Executive MBA Program]
We have started classes for the new academic year via online systems, in the way that follows the original curriculum. To do so, we have implemented various measures such as remotely broadcasting the fieldwork, and are making further efforts to provide the same educational effect as in-person classes.
The classes of all courses will be delivered in an online format in principle during 2020 Spring Semester.
<Class schedule in and after April 2020>
Started classes on and after April 30 (Thu), except for the courses that are difficult to change the class schedule.
[Open House, Admission, and Other Events]
We will not change the schedule of open house and class observation events in principle, but may switch to deliver them online if deemed necessary. The feasibility of additional information sessions at site is being examined.
Depending on the impact of the spread of COVID-19 infections, we may change part of the admission procedure and entrance examination method. In such cases, the detailed information will be posted on the KBS website.
[Policies and Decisions of Keio University]
<Use of campus facilities>
Change to the Shutdown Period of University Campuses Following the Declaration of a State of Emergency (Part 2) (Apr 28, 2020)
https://www.keio.ac.jp/en/news/2020/Apr/28/48-69639/
Taking the domestic situation regarding COVID-19 infections into account, Keio University has revised its campus shutdown period as: From May 7 (Thu) until further notice (original shutdown planned until May 6 (Wed)).
Change to the Shutdown Period of University Campuses Following Declaration of a State of Emergency (Apr 8, 2020)
https://www.keio.ac.jp/en/news/2020/Apr/8/48-69334/
In the light of the declaration of a state of emergency, the initial campus shutdown period has been revised as: From April 7 (Tue) to May 6 (Wed) (original shutdown planned until April 20 (Mon)).
Shutdown of Campus Facilities Accompanying Spread of COVID-19 Infections (Apr 3, 2020)
https://www.keio.ac.jp/en/news/2020/Apr/3/48-69197/
In order to prevent the spread of COVID-19 infections, Keio University has closed its campuses from April 7 (Tue) to April 20 (Mon) (tentative).
<Academic calendar for students>
【IMPORTANT】Changes to AY2020 Academic Calendar (Mar 16, 2020)
https://www.students.keio.ac.jp/en/com/class/schedule/academic-calendar.html#2020
Latest update: Apr 16, 2020
