Keio University Syllabus and Timetable

SEMINAR A

Lecturer(s)KUWAHARA, TAKEO
Credit(s)4
Academic Year/Semester2025 Spring
Day/PeriodTue.3,4
CampusSFC
Class FormatFace-to-face classes (conducted mainly in-person)
Registration Number38082
Faculty/Graduate SchoolPOLICY MANAGEMENT / ENVIRONMENT AND INFORMATION STUDIES
Year Level1, 2, 3, 4
FieldRESEARCH SEMINARS SEMINARS
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Prerequisites(Required)C1037 情報技術とマーケティング/INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY AND MARKETING
B6058 マーケティング戦略/MARKETING STRATEGY
Prerequisites(Recommended)C1037 情報技術とマーケティング/INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY AND MARKETING
B6058 マーケティング戦略/MARKETING STRATEGY
Related ClassesB3210 統計解析/STATISTICAL ANALYSIS
B3203 ビジネスのデータサイエンス/DATA SCIENCE FOR BUSINESS
Recommended KnowledgeB3210 統計解析/STATISTICAL ANALYSIS
B3203 ビジネスのデータサイエンス/DATA SCIENCE FOR BUSINESS
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LocationSFC
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K-Number FPE-CO-05003-211-89
Course AdministratorFaculty/Graduate SchoolFPEPOLICY MANAGEMENT / ENVIRONMENT AND INFORMATION STUDIES
Department/MajorCO
Main Course NumberLevel0Faculty-wide
Major Classification5Research Seminars
Minor Classification00Seminar
Subject Type3Elective subject
Supplemental Course InformationClass Classification2Lecture
Class Format1Face-to-face classes (conducted mainly in-person)
Language of Instruction1Japanese
Academic Discipline89Academic Skills

Course Summary

Marketing Communication / Regional Design
This research group explores communication strategies for consumers and organizations on various themes, mainly in [Marketing Communication] and [Regional Design]. Our activities include (1) research projects based on the students' problem consciousness and (2) original business contests in collaboration with companies and organizations. In addition, we will conduct the following types of research:

(1) Research projects based on the student's awareness of problems
We continue to develop projects that use cutting-edge, large-scale marketing data provided by companies and organizations with which we have partnerships.
Marketing and Communication
a) Marketing at SFC
b) Digital marketing
c) Corporate branding
d) Diffusion of innovation
d) SNS marketing
e) Social listening and mining

Regional Design
a) Regional development
b) Tourism business
c) Advertising business

Students will be assigned to one of the above projects and spend significant time designing plans, conducting and managing surveys, and struggling with data. Students are expected to take an active role in the research group's management and speak and act proactively.

(2) Unique business contests in collaboration with companies and organizations
We will hold our business contest, collaborate with companies and organizations, and propose measures to address the issues.
Examples of past contests
a) Marketing strategy for a museum
b) Product sales strategy for a chemical manufacturer
c) Marketing strategy for a cosmetics manufacturer
d) Growth strategy for a beverage manufacturer
e) New route development for an airline company
f) Proposal for local development measures utilizing local resources

Course Description/Objectives/Teaching Method/Intended Learning Outcome

This research group explores communication strategies for consumers and organizations on various topics, mainly in marketing/consumer studies and science and technology (policy).

Our activities include (1) research projects based on the students' problem awareness and (2) original business contests in collaboration with companies and organizations. The following are examples of research projects.

(1) Research projects based on students' problem consciousness
Marketing Communication
a) SFC's marketing
b) Digital marketing strategy
c) Corporate branding
d) Diffusion of innovation
e) SNS marketing
f) Social listening & mining

Regional Design
a) Regional development
b) Tourism business
c) Advertising business

Students will be assigned to one of the above projects and spend considerable time designing plans, conducting and managing surveys, and dealing with data. They will also spend significant time developing the project, executing and managing the research, and working with the data. Since students are the main organizers of the research group, they are expected to speak and act proactively.

(We will hold our business contest cooperating with companies and organizations and propose measures to address the issues.

Examples of past contests
a) Marketing strategy for a museum
b) Product sales strategy for a chemical manufacturer
c) Marketing strategy for a cosmetics manufacturer
d) Growth strategy for a beverage manufacturer
e) New route development for an airline company
f) Proposal of measures for regional development utilizing local resources

Research Seminar Theme

Marketing Communication / Regional Design
This research group explores communication strategies for consumers and organizations on various themes, mainly in [Marketing Communication] and [Regional Design]. Our activities include (1) research projects based on the students' problem consciousness and (2) original business contests in collaboration with companies and organizations. In addition, we conduct the following types of research.

(1) Research projects based on the students' awareness of problems
We continue to develop projects that use cutting-edge, large-scale marketing data provided by companies and organizations with which we have partnerships.
Marketing and Communication
a) Marketing at SFC
b) Digital marketing
c) Corporate branding
d) Diffusion of innovation
d) SNS marketing

Regional Design
a) Regional development
b) Tourism business
c) Advertising business

Students will be assigned to one of the above projects and spend a significant amount of time designing plans, conducting and managing surveys, and struggling with data. Students are expected to take an active role in the management of the research group and are expected to speak and act proactively.

(2) Unique business contests in collaboration with companies and organizations
We will hold our business contest in collaboration with companies and organizations and propose measures to address the issues.
Examples of past contests
a) Marketing strategy for a museum
b) Product sales strategy for a chemical manufacturer
c) Marketing strategy for a cosmetics manufacturer
d) Growth strategy for a beverage manufacturer
e) New route development for an airline company
f) Proposal for local development measures utilizing local resources

Project Theme (next semester)

Continuation of each project and new projectsuboard@sfc.keio.ac.jp

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Textbooks

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