We are pleased to announce that the Shizenkan University is now accepting applications for non-degree students.
[Non-degree program]
The non-degree program is a system that allows non-Master’s students to take some of the courses offered by Shizenkan’s Professional Master’s Program on a course-by-course basis. Students who complete the coursework can earn credits. The course being offered this time is “Entrepreneurship and Business Start-up” Other courses will be offered in the future (please refer to the bottom of this page).
[Course description]
Shizenkan University offers a non-degree, credited course, [Entrepreneurship and Business Start-up]. You will take the course along with Shizenkan’s MBA students and receive credits and a certificate upon completion.
The Entrepreneurship course focuses on the process of converting an opportunity into a profitable and sustainable new business. Addressing new markets and building an organization may seem challenging for participants whose professional experience is mostly with established firms. By placing participants in the role of the entrepreneur, the course enables students to learn how to apply and feel comfortable with a range of entrepreneurial ways of thinking and acting. The sessions will provide learnings and frameworks that participants can use in venture projects and their future careers.
[Faculty]
 Associate Prof. Shunsuke Nagao |
| Vice President, Shizenkan University |
[Overview]
| Course name | Entrepreneurship and Business Start-up |
| Course period | November 10th, 2024 – December 22nd, 2024 |
| Language | English |
| Number of slots | Approximately 2 |
| Format | On campus (in person) and online |
| Deadline for the application | Thursday, October 17th, 2024 by 12:00pm (JST) |
| Number of credit | 2 credits |
| Selection period | Fri, Oct 18th – Tue, Oct 22nd, 2024 (Document screening and interview) |
| Fees | 230,000 JPY (Enrollment fee of 30,000 JPY and Tuition fee of 200,000 JPY) |
[Voicies from the past program participants]
| “The class was very demanding but inspirational, exciting and insightful at the same time, giving students a great opportunity to learn the firsthand information and the latest trends of Japanese startups through the professor and guest speakers.”（Class of 2024） |
| “Thank you very much for the amazing lectures. It was a great opportunity for me to learn and brush up my idea.”（Class of 2024） |
| “True life experience sharing is invaluable. I gained many knowledge on what to do, what not to do.” (Class of 2024) |
[Class schedule]
| Session 1 | Sunday, November 10, 08:45-12:15 (JST) @Campus | Introduction to the Entrepreneur Course and the Entrepreneurial Journey |
| Session 2 | Sunday, November 17, 08:45-12:15 (JST) @Zoom | Fostering an Entrepreneurial Mindset and Core Skills |
| Session 3 | Sunday, November 24, 08:45-12:15 (JST) @Campus | Your first 90 days and How to Prepare for it |
| Session 4 | Saturday, November 30, 08:45-12:15 (JST) @Zoom | Fund Raising, KPIs, Unit Economics and Brushing Your Business Model |
| Session 5 | Sunday, December 8, 08:45-12:15 (JST) @Campus | Dialogue with Entrepreneur off Campus |
| Session 6 | Sunday, December 15, 08:45-12:15 (JST) @Campus | Brushing your Venture Pitch Through a Dry Run |
| Session 7 | Sunday, December 22, 08:45-12:15 (JST) @Campus | Final Venture Pitch |
[Other Non-degree Courses Offerings]
| Course Name | Language | Course Start Date | Announcement Period |
| 社会イノベーション創出の挑戦 | Japanese | Nov.-Dec. 2024 | Sep. 2024 |
| Challenge of Driving Social Innovation | English | Nov.-Dec. 2024 | Sep. 2024 |
| Global Management: Strategy, Organization and Leadership | English | Jan.-Mar. 2025 | Nov.2024 |
| リーダーシップと交渉学 | Japanese | Jan.-Mar. 2025 | Nov.2024 |
| Leadership and Negotiation | English | Jan.-Mar. 2025 | Nov.2024 |
Contact us
Admissions Office, Graduate School of Leadership & Innovation, Shizenkan University
Address: Nihonbashi Takashimaya Mitsui Building 17F
2-5-1 Nihonbashi Chuo-ku Tokyo 103-6117 Japan
E-mail: admissions-non-degree@shizenkan.ac.jp