Overview

Program Details

The Research-Intensive Course is so named as it puts somewhat greater emphasis on research rather than course work, as shown in the graphic below. It is suitable for new graduates as well as professionals who seek to gain research experience.

Students in the System Design and Management programme Keio University International Center are recommended to learn core subjects and undertake Design Project in the first year, as well as various major subjects along with a Research on System Design and Management in the first and second years.

The Learning-Intensive Course is so named as it puts somewhat greater emphasis on course work rather than research, as shown in the graphic below. It is recommended for professionals who already have expertise from their careers (minimum three year work experience). Students are recommended to learn core subjects and Design Project in the first year, major subjects in the first and second years, and conduct a Research on Project Design and Management (research which summarizes the student's own project results or project subjects).

Programme Structure

Courses include:

System Architecting And Integration

System Verification And Validation

Project Management

Design Project

Special Research Subject

Research On System Design And Management

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-22 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-18 00:00:00

Language

English

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Tokyo, Japan

Disciplines

Design Management Studies Information Systems View 18 other Masters in Management Studies in Japan

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.

Other requirements

General requirements

Complete or expect to complete fifteen years of education outside Japan, and achieved outstanding academic results in the university courses stipulated by the Graduate School of System Design and Management, or otherwise be deemed qualified by the Graduate School of System Design and Management

Submit reference materials relevant to your performance (original papers, research reports, books authored, patent applications, etc.) whereby the Graduate School approves the applicant to have academic skills equivalent to those university graduates.

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

960000 JPY / year

≈ 960000 JPY / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

960000 JPY / year

≈ 960000 JPY / year

Living costs

Tokyo

Japan

132901 - 208462 JPY / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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