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- Graduate major in Technology and Innovation Management
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- Liberal arts and basic science courses
- Academic unit or major
- Graduate major in Engineering Sciences and Design
- Instructor(s)
- Ishiguro Junko
- Class Format
- Lecture
- Media-enhanced courses
- Day/Period(Room No.)
- Mon11-12(W931)
- Group
- -
- Course number
- ESD.H402
- Credits
- 2
- Academic year
- 2018
- Offered quarter
- 1-2Q
- Syllabus updated
- 2018/4/9
- Lecture notes updated
- 2018/7/1
- Language used
- Japanese
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Course description and aims
This course provides theories and research frameworks in social innovation and social entrepreneurship. Through the case studies, discussions, and group works, students can aquire the abilities that contribute to make a bridge between the theory and practice.
Student learning outcomes
· Understand the background and characteristics of social innovation and social entrepreneurship.
· Aquire the abliliy to discover social issues and to present and implement the solutions in a sustainable manner.
Keywords
Social Entrepreneurship, Social Innovation, Entrepreneurship
Competencies that will be developed
| ✔ Specialist skills | Intercultural skills | Communication skills | Critical thinking skills | ✔ Practical and/or problem-solving skills |
Class flow
Firstly, students learnUnderstand the characteristics of social entrepreneurship.
Secondly, students discuss based on case studies.
Thirdly, students develop social entrepreneurship business model.
Course schedule/Required learning
| Course schedule | Required learning | |
|---|---|---|
| Class 1 | Introduction | Explain the definition and examples of Social Entrepreneurship. |
| Class 2 | Revenue model for sustainability | Explain some features of sustainable business models |
| Class 3 | Case Study1 | Analyse some cases. |
| Class 4 | Case study 2 | Analyse some cases. |
| Class 5 | Lecture by guest speekers | Listen to the social entrepreneurs talk about his/ her experience, and understand the reality of social entrepreneurship. |
| Class 6 | Lecture by guest speekers | Listen to the social entrepreneurs talk about his/ her experience, and understand the reality of social entrepreneurship. |
| Class 7 | Lecture by guest speekers | Listen to the social entrepreneurs talk about his/ her experience, and understand the reality of social entrepreneurship. |
| Class 8 | Problem finding | Define key issues and challenges that the community is facing. |
| Class 9 | Solution and its social value | Explain how to create and implement solutions. |
| Class 10 | Sustainable business model | Develop a social business model for the solution. |
| Class 11 | Interim presentation and discussion | Share the business models and revise them. |
| Class 12 | Hypothesis and test | Identify hypothesises that support the business models, and develop verification plans. |
| Class 13 | Modification of model based on verification results | Modify the models reflecting the verification results. |
| Class 14 | Group presentations | Make group presentation with peer review. |
| Class 15 | Final proposal | Develop final proposals reflecting the comments from reviewers. |
Textbook(s)
Handouts will be provided in class.
Reference books, course materials, etc.
Marc J. Epstein & Kristi Yuthas (2014) Measuring and Improving Social Impacts: A Guide for Nonprofits, Companies, and Impact Investors, 256 pages, Berrett-Koehler Publishers.
Assessment criteria and methods
Reports two times: 40% (20% each)
Results / Contribution of group work: 40%
Participation in the class · Contribution · Reaction paper: 20%
This is interactive and participatory classes. Active discussions and participation are requested.
Related courses
- ESD.H405 ： Product Design and Development
- ESD.H403 ： Sales Strategy and Organization
- ESD.H406 ： Marketing Science
- ESD.H407 ： Leadership
- ESD.H404 ： Finance
- ESD.H408 ： Business Law
Prerequisites (i.e., required knowledge, skills, courses, etc.)
None.
