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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
- Media-enhanced courses
- Day/Period(Room No.)
- Mon11-14(W931)
- Group
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- Course number
- ESD.H402
- Credits
- 2
- Academic year
- 2017
- Offered quarter
- 1-2Q
- Syllabus updated
- 2017/3/24
- Lecture notes updated
- 2017/7/24
- 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 | What is social innovation? | Explain the trend of social entrepreneur research in several countries. |
| Class 3 | Revenue model for sustainability | Explain one of the approaches to solving social issues “Restructuring Institutional Norms”. |
| Class 4 | Case study 1 | Explain one of the approaches to solving social issues “Changing market dynamics”. |
| Class 5 | Case study 2 | Explain one of the approaches to solving social issues “Using market forces to create social value”. |
| Class 6 | Lecture by guest speekers | Explain one of the approaches to solving social issues “Advancing full citizenship”. |
| Class 7 | Workshop: Presentation of problem finding and solution | Explain one of the approaches to solving social issues “Cultivating empathy”. |
| Class 8 | Problem finding | Explain the diffusion of social innovations |
| Class 9 | Solution and its social value | Explain the concept, purpose, and practice of Community based inclusive development. |
| Class 10 | Sustainable business model | Explain the initiatives of social enterprise. |
| Class 11 | Interim presentation and discussion | Explain impact of social entrepreneurship. |
| Class 12 | Hypothesis and testing | Listen to the social entrepreneurs talk about his experience, and understand the reality of social entrepreneurship. |
| Class 13 | Modification of model based on verification results | Plan a social entrepreneurship story using three stages (innovator, entrepreneur, and diffusion) framework. |
| Class 14 | Preparation for the final presentation | Present a social entrepreneurship plan and evaluate from five viewpoints (New idea that changes the pattern in the field, Creativity, Entrepreneurial quality, Ethical fiber, and Social impact） |
| Class 15 | Group presentations | Understand the latest situation of social innovation in the world. |
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.
Other
New instructor: ISHIGURO Junko
