Three Policies for the Master of Medical Management

Based on the Keio University Policy on Graduation Certification and Degree Conferral (Diploma Policy), the program aims not only for students to acquire specialized knowledge in health, medicine, welfare, and sports, but also to develop essential management skills. These skills include the insight to identify health issues facing individuals and society; the logical thinking to infer underlying structures and causal relationships and formulate hypotheses; the analytical ability to test these hypotheses in a universally acceptable manner; and the communication skills to share and implement conclusions. The goal is to cultivate leadership that guides society with a respect for diversity and multiculturalism and a high sense of professional ethics. Recognizing that healthcare, medical, and welfare institutions, as well as related businesses, are required to provide higher quality services efficiently and to offer personalized care tailored to the needs of service recipients, the Medical Management program aims to train individuals capable of researching, planning, and implementing the management practices necessary to achieve these goals. It also seeks to foster individuals who can make new discoveries and unique academic contributions that transcend existing knowledge. In addition, the degree of Master of Medical Management is conferred upon students who fulfill the prescribed requirements set forth in the curriculum.

Formulate organizational management strategies by applying knowledge of healthcare management and policy.

Contribute to improving the quality of healthcare services through an understanding of health economics and business administration methods.

Develop the ability to implement problem-solving in clinical settings.

To cultivate the qualities and abilities set forth in the "Policy on Graduation Certification and Degree Conferral (Diploma Policy)," the Major in Public Health, Sport and Health Sciences (Master of Medical Management) at the Graduate School of Health Management has systematically designed a curriculum. This curriculum consists of introductory courses, analytical methods courses, specialized courses, internship-related courses, and special research courses. In addition, to ensure the acquisition of fundamental specialized knowledge and skills for medical management, the Master of Medical Management program designates Health Policy and Management, Health Services Financial Management, and Healthcare Management Strategy as required courses.

Based on this curriculum structure, education is delivered through a combination of methods, including experiments, practical training, and practicums; fieldwork; presentations; discussions and debates; group work; role-playing; flipped classrooms; PBL (Problem-Based Learning); internships; and research projects.

Evaluation of learning outcomes is conducted based on the grading criteria established for each course.

Introductory Courses

Recognizing that students with diverse backgrounds and specializations enroll in this interdisciplinary and advanced graduate school, these courses enable students to acquire fundamental knowledge in the field of public health that they may be lacking.

Analytical Methods Courses and Graduate School Core Courses

These courses cultivate the ability to analyze matters and phenomena meticulously and from a broad perspective, free from bias, prejudice, or assumptions. Students acquire fundamental theories and specific methods of data analysis and develop the ability to apply the results to problem-solving, policy formulation, and evaluation in the field of public health.

Specialized Courses

Students acquire advanced knowledge and skills from the community to the global level in the specialized fields of epidemiology, biostatistics, occupational and environmental health, social and behavioral sciences, and health policy and management.

Internship-Related Courses

Through the synergistic effect of practical training and systematic lectures, these courses develop students' ability to contribute to problem-solving, policy-making, and evaluation in the field of public health.

Special Research Courses

Students receive research guidance from their academic advisor to complete a master's thesis or a research project paper.

(1) Students who understand the objectives of our Graduate School and program.

(2) Students who possess the foundational academic skills necessary for their studies at our Graduate School.

(3) Students with a strong curiosity for pursuing academic inquiry.

(4) Motivated students who are willing to take on challenges to achieve their goals.

(5) Students who possess the communication skills to listen attentively to the opinions of others and to logically articulate their own thoughts.

(6) Students who wish to contribute to society by advancing theoretical and empirical research in healthcare management and health policy.

(7) Students who are motivated to conduct management and policy research using healthcare data and to make policy recommendations.

(8) Students who wish to generate new insights by analyzing healthcare systems from an international perspective.

To admit a broad range of students who meet these criteria, a selection process will be conducted through an entrance examination.

Entrance Examination

Eligibility to apply is open to university graduates and those who are expected to graduate before enrollment. Selection is based on a comprehensive evaluation of application documents, an essay examination, and an interview examination.