Masanori Fukuhara
Project Operations Management Program: M2 2023-
The Reason Why You Chose GSM
My experience of the Great Hanshin-Awaji Earthquake drove me to research social infrastructure. I want to contribute to the creation of prosperous societies in countries around the world with Japan's social infrastructure technology. With that desire in mind, after graduating from graduate school, I joined a general electric company that researches advanced technologies such as information and communications, energy, railways, and medicine, and worked as an engineer in research and development and management strategy. In 2011, after experiencing the Great East Japan Earthquake and its recovery, I started a management consulting company that solves social infrastructure issues.
I have always been looking for new challenges in the 13 years since I started my business, but I chose GSM because I wanted to deepen my research at Kyoto University, which is at the world's top level in the fields of social infrastructure management strategy, operations management, and new business development.
What is the attractiveness of GSM?
The appeal of GSM is threefold. First, you can receive the latest guidance on business strategy, operations management, and new business development from excellent professors with specialized knowledge and experience in various fields such as social infrastructure, tourism, and services. Second, you can take science and engineering subjects other than business administration, such as AI, machine learning, and semiconductors, and take classes that combine knowledge of the humanities and sciences. Third, you can gain new perspectives and ideas by discussing with working students who are active in different industries.
By not being bound by stereotypes and steadily implementing what I learned in classes and group work in the business field, I was able to gain successful management experience, such as creating new businesses and creating new customers.
The Visions of Your Future
At GSM, I would like to deepen my research into social infrastructure management strategies, operations management, and new business development, and solve the management and technological issues of social infrastructure through innovation that brings social and economic value, and to implement Japanese social infrastructure technology in countries around the world. To that end, I would like to take on the challenge of solving various social infrastructure technology issues in Japan, such as supply chain optimization using quantum computers, semiconductor deep tech, revitalization of regional private railways, and measures to deal with aging social infrastructure, with a pioneering spirit.
Your Recommended Subjects
Project management, sustainable supply chain, global logistics, innovation management basics, information systems operations, disaster prevention & recovery management, maintenance & management of infrastructure, public asset accounting, M&A practice, new business creation, venture ecosystem, energy business development, service creation methodology, business strategy
Schedule of Your Day
~M1 first semester, one day with classes~
06:00-08:45 Work, breakfast, commute
08:45-12:00 Project management class
12:00-13:15 Work, lunch
13:15-18:15 Accounting, statistics, finance classes
18:15-21:30 Return home, dinner, bath, etc.
21:30-23:00 Work
23:00-26:00 Preparation for classes, assignments
Schedule of Your Week
Monday: 2nd-5th period classes, work
Tuesday: Work all day
Wednesday: 2nd, 4th, and 5th period classes, work
Thursday: Work all day
Friday: 1st, 2nd, and 4th period classes, work
Saturday: 2nd-5th period classes, group work
Sunday: Class assignments and preparation, group work in the evening
Message for Applicants
GSM is highly recommended for those who want to try starting a business or business owners with a science background. At GSM, you can meet students with diverse backgrounds, such as entrepreneurs, business owners from different industries, and international students, and gain new perspectives and ideas. In addition, there are professors and well-known lecturers who enthusiastically guide and inspire students who are working hard toward their big dreams and goals, and there are many programs that combine the humanities and sciences. Business owners with a science background can systematically learn the knowledge necessary for business management, which will lead to career advancement.
Learning at GSM has the potential to realize your dreams and goals and greatly change your business into something enjoyable. Please take a courageous step and try a new environment.