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- Academic unit or major
- Academy for Super Smart Society
- Instructor(s)
- Sampei Mitsuji Nishihara Akinori Fukuda Eisuke Sota Satoru Yonekura Yuki
- Class Format
- Lecture / (Face-to-face)
- Media-enhanced courses
- Day/Period(Room No.)
- Wed5-8(S4-202(S422))
- Group
- -
- Course number
- SSS.S635
- Credits
- 2
- Academic year
- 2023
- Offered quarter
- 3Q
- Syllabus updated
- 2023/9/13
- Lecture notes updated
- -
- Language used
- Japanese
- Access Index
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Course description and aims
For students interested in starting a venture business, the program will provide a practical curriculum aimed at the "commercialization of research themes" through writing a concrete business plan. We will invite the presidents of Tokyo Tech venture companies to talk about their business experiences, and we will also focus on fieldwork that is unique to the Ota City collaborative program. The program will provide opportunities for stimulating experiences, including visits to unique facilities in the city, such as cutting-edge incubation facilities and town factories that are normally inaccessible, as well as business presentations from the people in charge of each facility. In addition, lectures by guests (MIRAI Relations, C2D, Nippon Broadcasting System, Jonan Shinkin Bank, Tokyo Stock Exchange, etc.), visits to various facilities (Haneda Innovation City (HIC), JAL SKY MUSEUM, factory apartments， etc.).
If the number of applicants exceeds 10, participants will be selected after interviewing them about their entrepreneurial themes. Bachelor's and master's course students with entrepreneurial themes may take the course upon consultation with the person in charge (credits are in the 600s, and credits will be granted per the study guide).
Student learning outcomes
Through this curriculum, students will acquire practical entrepreneurial know-how and direct experience in the knowledge and skills required in a super-smart society, as well as the skills to create a business plan.
Course taught by instructors with work experience
| ✔ Applicable | How instructors' work experience benefits the course |
|---|---|
| The outside lecturers and guest speakers assigned to the program have started their businesses or supported other entrepreneurs. They will guide the creation of business plans based on their experiences and offer consultation on the content. |
Keywords
Internship, entrepreneur, entrepreneurship, venture, startup, Ota City, small factories in town, Haneda
Competencies that will be developed
| Specialist skills | Intercultural skills | ✔ Communication skills | ✔ Critical thinking skills | ✔ Practical and/or problem-solving skills |
Class flow
In the 5th, 6th, 7th, and 8th periods on seven Wednesdays in 3Q, lectures, exercises, practices (business plan writing) and fieldwork (facility tours, etc.) will be held at the Ookayama Campus and various locations in Ota City. The starting time may be earlier or the ending time may be later depending on the facilities (the schedule will be decided and notified before the first session).
Course schedule/Required learning
| Course schedule | Required learning | |
|---|---|---|
| Class 1 | Wednesday, 11 October at Ookayama S4-202 General Guidance, Introduction of Ota City's initiatives, Introduction of Mentors, Presentation of tasks | Given in the lecture |
| Class 2 | Wednesday, 18 October at Haneda Innovation City Introduction of Haneda Innovation City, Business plan writing | Given in the lecture |
| Class 3 | Wednesday, 25 October at Ookayama S4-202 Guest lectures, Business plan writing | Given in the lecture |
| Class 4 | Wednesday, 1 November at Techno FRONT Morigasaki Visit tenant companies, Business plan writing | Given in the lecture |
| Class 5 | Wednesday, 1 November at Ookayama S4-202 Guest lectures, Introduction of Ota City’s Entrepreneurial Support, Business plan writing | Given in the lecture |
| Class 6 | Wednesday, 1 November at JAL SKY MUSEUMF Facility tour | Given in the lecture |
| Class 7 | Wednesday, 22 November at Ookayama S4-202 Presentation of activity reports, Comments | Given in the lecture |
Out-of-Class Study Time (Preparation and Review)
To enhance effective learning, students are encouraged to spend a certain length of time outside of class on preparation and review (including for assignments), as specified by the Tokyo Institute of Technology Rules on Undergraduate Learning (東京工業大学学修規程) and the Tokyo Institute of Technology Rules on Graduate Learning (東京工業大学大学院学修規程), for each class.
They should do so by referring to textbooks and other course material.
Textbook(s)
None
Reference books, course materials, etc.
None (Distributed as appropriate)
Assessment criteria and methods
Discussion and assignments
Related courses
- Ota City Start-up Experience Off-Campus Project
Prerequisites (i.e., required knowledge, skills, courses, etc.)
None
