Introduction to Entrepreneurship

Course title

10019004

,10099042

,30251100

Introduction to Entrepreneurship

	HASEGAWA Yutaka
	SHIKATA Noriyuki

Course description

Entrepreneurship refers to an entrepreneurial or corporate spirit that involves not only starting a business but also creating new ventures and solving social issues through innovative value creation. This course will help students understand the importance of entrepreneurship, learn the fundamentals of business, and develop practical problem-identification skills.

As a final output, students will work in groups to develop business ideas and submit them to the Shibaura Business Model Competition (SBMC). The experience gained in this process will also be beneficial for future career development and job hunting.

Purpose of class

The aim of this course is for students to:

Gain a fundamental understanding of entrepreneurship.
Develop an entrepreneurial mindset and skills.
Enhance idea generation and problem-identification skills through practical exercises.

Goals and objectives

Understand what entrepreneurship is and explain it in their own words.
Collaborate with peers to achieve common goals and complete assigned tasks.
Identify problems and generate solutions through research, analysis, and observation.
Propose business ideas for the Shibaura Business Model Competition (SBMC).

Relationship between 'Goals and Objectives' and 'Course Outcomes'

	Class Participation & Contribution (engagement, reflections)	Assignments & Quizzes	Group Activities (contributions, presentations, SBMC)	Total.
1.	10%	10%	5%	25%
2.	5%	10%	10%	25%
3.	5%	10%	10%	25%
4.	10%		15%	25%
Total.	30%	30%	40%	-

Language

Japanese

Class schedule

	Class schedule	HW assignments (Including preparation and review of the class.)	Amount of Time Required
1.	Introduction: What is Entrepreneurship?	Review and prepare for the class by using the pre & post assignments given each time.	190minutes
2.	What is Innovation?	Review and prepare for the class by using the pre & post assignments given each time.	190minutes
3.	What Makes a Successful Entrepreneur?	Review and prepare for the class by using the pre & post assignments given each time.	190minutes
4.	Learning from Innovative Companies	Review and prepare for the class by using the pre & post assignments given each time.	190minutes
5.	Improving Society through Innovation	Review and prepare for the class by using the pre & post assignments given each time.	90minutes
6.	Technology & Innovation	Review and prepare for the class by using the pre & post assignments given each time.	190minutes
7.	Team Building & Special Lecture 1	Review and prepare for the class by using the pre & post assignments given each time.	190minutes
8.	Theme Discussion & Research Methods	Review and prepare for the class by using the pre & post assignments given each time.	190minutes
9.	Special Lecture 2 (Midterm Presentation & Feedback)	Review and prepare for the class by using the pre & post assignments given each time.	240minutes
10.	Special Lecture 3 (Final Presentation)	Review and prepare for the class by using the pre & post assignments given each time.	190minutes
11.	Prototyping	Review and prepare for the class by using the pre & post assignments given each time.	190minutes
12.	Pitch Deck Creation & Presentation Prep	Review and prepare for the class by using the pre & post assignments given each time.	190minutes
12.	Pitch Deck Creation & Presentation Prep	Preparation for the final presentation
13.	Group Presentations & Evaluations	Review and prepare for the class by using the pre & post assignments given each time.	190minutes
13.	Group Presentations & Evaluations	Preparation for the final presentation
14.	Reflection & SBMC Submission	Review and prepare for the class by using the pre & post assignments given each time.	240minutes
Total.	-	-	2660minutes

Evaluation method and criteria

The overall evaluation is based on the performance of the following items, based on the percentages noted.

Contribution to the class and content of submitted assignments: 30%.
Assignments & Quizzes: 30%.
Group Activities (contributions, presentations, SBMC submission) : 40%.

The evaluation criteria are as follows.
・ Answer according to the request of the task. The target (lower limit) level has been reached.・・ 60%
・ Appropriately and logically answer the request of the task. Meet the target level.・・ 70%
・ Excellent answers that exceed the requirements of the task. Exceed the target level. ··80% and more

Feedback on exams, assignments, etc.

ways of feedback	specific contents about "Other"
Feedback in the class

Textbooks and reference materials

Reference book:
The Business Model Canvas Guide – Miki Imazu (2020, Shoeisha)
Understanding Business Models – Tatsuhiko Inoue (2021, Nikkei)

Prerequisites

Classes are “face to face” based.
Please bring your own PC or smart phone to class.
This class is an active learning type class and there will be a lot of group work. Please listen to each other actively and do not deny each other's comments so that all members can express their opinions in a comfortable manner. Also, please try to build a team where you can easily ask questions about anything you don't understand.
This class is also about learning the basic concepts of business. It is recommended that you learn and think about what a company is and how business works in the world before taking this class.

There are conditions, rules, and criteria for earning credits for the course, which will be discussed in the first lecture, so please make sure to attend the class.

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