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- Graduate major in Technology and Innovation Management
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- Academic unit or major
- Graduate major in Engineering Sciences and Design
- Instructor(s)
- Ishiguro Junko
- Class Format
- Lecture (Livestream)
- Media-enhanced courses
- Day/Period(Room No.)
- Mon9-10()
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- Course number
- ESD.H402
- Credits
- 2
- Academic year
- 2022
- Offered quarter
- 1-2Q
- Syllabus updated
- 2022/3/16
- Lecture notes updated
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- 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 understand 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 social business models |
| Class 3 | Understanding the SDGs | Have a general idea of SDGs. |
| Class 4 | Case study 1 | Analyse some cases. |
| Class 5 | Case study 2 | Analyse some cases. |
| 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 | Lecture by guest speekers | Listen to the social entrepreneurs talk about his/ her experience, and understand the reality of social entrepreneurship. |
| Class 9 | Lecture by guest speekers | Listen to the social entrepreneurs talk about his/ her experience, and understand the reality of social entrepreneurship. |
| Class 10 | Problem finding | Find social challenges |
| Class 11 | Sustainable business model | Develop a social business model for the solution. |
| Class 12 | Hypothesis and test | Share the business models and revise them. |
| Class 13 | Hypothesis and test | Identify hypothesises that support the business models, and develop verification plans. |
| Class 14 | Group presentations | Make group presentation with peer review. |
Out-of-Class Study Time (Preparation and Review)
To enhance effective learning, students are encouraged to spend approximately 100 minutes preparing for class and another 100 minutes reviewing class content afterwards (including assignments) for each class.
They should do so by referring to textbooks and other course material.
Textbook(s)
Handouts will be provided in class.
Reference books, course materials, etc.
Mizuno, M. & Hara, Y. (2020) "SDGs: for Future Business", Impress Corporation. (Published in Japanese only.)
Assessment criteria and methods
Report: 20%
Results / Contribution of group work: 50%
Participation in the Class · Contribution · Reaction paper: 30%
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.
Contact information (e-mail and phone) Notice : Please replace from "[at]" to "@"(half-width character).
junko.ishiguro[at]tyg.jp
Other
The schedule is subject to change at the guest speakers' request.
