We are pleased to announce that 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 “Challenge of Driving Social Innovation” Other courses will be offered in the future (please refer to the bottom of this page).
[Course description]
In this course, students will explore the intrinsic significance and value of creating, sustaining, and scaling social impact, as well as the methods used to do so. Further, we will discuss what roles “social-impact-first” organizations like nonprofit organizations (NPOs) and social businesses play in society and how they can contribute to maximize social impact. This will be achieved by examining case studies and taking part in discussions with leading social entrepreneurs.
[Faculty]
 | Prof. Masataka Uo | Vice President, Shizenkan UniversityDirector of the Center for Impact Economy at Shizenkan University |
[Guest Speakers]
 | Yusuke Matsuda | Founder, Teach for Japan |
 | Tomo Hamakawa | Founder and CXO, Earth Company, Indonesia |
[Overview]
| Course name | Challenge of Driving Social Innovation |
| Course period | Saturday, November 2nd, 2024 – Saturday, December 14th, 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 |
| Number of credit | 1 credits |
| Selection period | Friday, October 18th – Thursday, October 24th (Document screening and interview) |
| Fees | 130,000 JPY (Non-Degree Program registration fee of 30,000 JPY and Tuition fee of 100,000 JPY) |
[Voices from the past program participants]
| “Thank you for the opportunity, It’s been an incredible learning experience. I appreciated the exposure to both theoretical and practical aspects of working in the plural sector. The course was facilitated in a very efficient and effective manner. I truly enjoyed every single class.” (Class of 2024) |
| “This was definitely a well-structured course. The discussion times, though short, were very insightful.The current set of speakers, and cases, allowed me to gain new perspectives, especially one’s stemming from Japanese social-cultural context.” (Class of 2024) |
[Class schedule]
| Session 1 | Session 1 Saturday, November 2, 2024, 13:00-16:15 @Zoom | Why do Nonprofit Organizations and Social Businesses Matter in Our Society? |
| Session 2 | Saturday, November 9, 13:00-16:15 @Zoom | Empathy and Social Innovation |
| Session 3 | Saturday, November 16, 13:00-16:15 @Zoom | Scaling and Managing Social Innovation :Dragon or Phenix? |
| Session 4 | Saturday, November 23, 13:00-16:15 @Zoom | Managing Global Innovation |
| Session 5 | Saturday, December 7, 13:00-16:15 @Zoom | Collective impact for achieving sustainability and maximizing impact. |
| Session 6 | Session 6 Saturday, December 14, 13:00-16:15 @Campus | Thinking About Your Life and the Future of Society |
[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 |
| Entrepreneurship and Business Start-up | 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