English and Japanese

A close ally of the United States since the end of the Second World War, Japan has raced to economic prominence in the region of East Asia and the world. Despite significantly slower growth rates in the 1990s following the “bubble burst” from an inflated real estate market and over-investment in stocks and technology, the country has remained a powerhouse on a global scale and is fourth among US trade partners, trailing only China and our North American partners Mexico and Canada. With the second largest economy in the world and purchasing power unrivaled by most nations, graduate studies in Japan provide Carlson School students with an academic and cultural immersion opportunity crucial for future success.

Keio has a long history dating back to the mid-1800s when it was founded as the first private institution of higher learning in Japan. Since the school’s inception, Keio students have risen to the forefront of innovation and emerged as social and economic leaders. As the globalization of national economies accelerates, management skills in multinational settings are increasingly important and Carlson School students at Keio benefit from their unique academic and social experiences in Japan.

The major cities of Tokyo and Yokohama greet students studying at Keio’s Graduate School of Business. With a combined population of more than 12 million people, plus those who commute into the cities daily, there is no shortage of excitement. From modern conveyor belt sushi restaurants and massive, multi-leveled entertainment plazas to traditional kabuki plays and ikebana flower arranging, Japan opens views of its past and future to visitors. Seeing a sumo tournament, having a hanami party under the cherry blossoms, or hiking overnight to see sunrise at the summit of Mt. Fuji are just a handful of adventures available in spring.

Students will receive 14 S/N Carlson School International Business (IBUS 5300) credits for their semester at Keio. Students will need to enroll in 4 classes per term in order to be considered full-time and confer the 14 credits.

Exchange students stay in the Keio Business School House, a moderately priced residence hall. Individual rooms are equipped with kitchenettes, bathrooms, and televisions. Space is limited and it is important that students inform the International Programs office at Keio University of their needs early on.

 

Fall Semester:
No courses offered in English

Spring Semester:
January 1, 2008 – April 4, 2008
Spring 2009 dates will be announced later and should be similar to 2008 dates

(can vary based on student preference and exchange rate)

Program Fee:	Current Carlson School tuition and fees
Transportation (to and from program site):	$1,700
Documentation (passport, visa, immunization, additional health insurance):	$200
Books and Materials:	$200
Room and/or Board:	$2,400
Essential Daily Living Expenses:	$2,000
Miscellaneous:	$1,000
Total:	$7,500

*Financial Aid may be applied to study abroad programs.

• Current students enrolled in a Carlson School MBA or MA-HRIR program
• Good academic standing with a minimum GPA of 3.0
• Additional criteria may apply

The University of Minnesota is committed to the policy that all persons shall have equal access to its programs, facilities and employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex. age, marital status, disability, public assistance status, veteran status or sexual orientation.

Submit a completed application with a $50 application fee, transcript, resume, and essay by the February 28th Priority Deadline prior to the academic year in which you wish to participate. Programs that do not fill following the priority deadline will be reviewed on a rolling-admissions basis.

Submit all applications to:
Global Immersion Semester Application
International Programs
Carlson School of Management
321 19th Avenue South, Suite 4-104
Minneapolis, MN 55455

Admission to all programs is based on review of your application by the study abroad selection committee. Applications will be reviewed following the deadline and you will be notified of your status by official letter in April. Once selected, you will be asked to pay a $500 deposit in order to confirm your place in the program.

Kirsten Alexejun
Coordinator
Global Immersion
International Programs
Carlson School of Management 4-104
Phone: 612-624-7867
Fax: 612-624-8248
alexejun@umn.edu

Japanese Embassy
2520 Massachusetts Avenue NW
Washington, DC 20008
Phone: 202-939-6700
http://www.embjapan.org/

Japanese Consulate
737 N. Michigan Av. Suite 1100
Chicago, IL 60601
Phone: 312-280-0400
http://www.us.emb-japan.go.jp/english/html/index.html

All details subject to change based on economic and international factors.