AY 2018 Major in Innovation Management Business School of Innovation Management Course Catalog Excerpt Major in Innovation Management Business School of Innovation Management Professional School of Hosei University Major in Innovation Management Business School of Innovation Management Professional School of Hosei University 2-17-1 Fujimi, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 102-8160 (University’s main office) 3-3-9 Kudan-kita, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 102-0073 (Shin Hitokuchizaka Building) Tel: 03-3264-4341 (IM Office) E-mail: [email protected] Website: http://www.im.i.hosei.ac.jp/ Educational goal In any economy, individuals with the skills to disrupt and innovate are in great demand. To answer this call, Hosei University established the Business School of Innovation Management in 2004. The School awards the master’s degree, Master of Business Administration (MBA). In addition, students who opt to also join the Small & Medium Enterprise (SME) Consultant Training Program obtain the qualification of SME Consultant Qualification along with their master’s degrees. The innovation management thread woven through both the MBA degree and the SME Consultant qualification is creative disruption: the ability to break free of the past business mindset to create new ideas and new businesses. We call a person with such skills a “business innovator,” and aim to nurture such talent. Business innovators include entrepreneurs who start new businesses of course, but also those who are able to drive the transformation of existing businesses towards new opportunities and business models, and towards new markets. From this perspective, The Business School of Innovative Management aims to nurture business people with the following three competencies: ➢ Competency to create new businesses (business startups/ventures) ➢ Competency to transform existing businesses via new models (business diversification) ➢ Competency to transform existing businesses via new markets (business expansion) Our curriculum is formulated on the fact that theoretical “book-learning” alone cannot sufficiently develop business innovator talent, and thus requires this learning to be supported with practical experience. For this reason, we utilize the “project method” in which students undertake their own business project assignments, and internships as well. Starting a new business requires an understanding of past business cases and industry trends, as well how this is all playing out currently, and to incorporate all this business knowledge into the decision making process. Our curriculum is designed to help students acquire such knowledge from past business examples through the “case method.” Our curriculum also includes “IT literacy” which emphasizes evidence-based decision-making that integrates data management, data analytics and Information Technology. Admission policy Intensifying globalization and rapidly evolving information and communications technologies are causing what many call the fourth industrial revolution. In such an environment, demands are high for individuals able to navigate this new frontier using not only the knowledge of management and IT, but who are also comfortable in the new industries that emerge as the fusion of hitherto separate industrial sectors. What is needed is the type of person we call a business innovator. Business innovators are not limited to the types of people with the ability to start new businesses, but also those with the competency to pursue innovation in existing businesses, be that through reorganization of existing business models, restructuring of existing business organizations, diversification to new markets, or even societal innovations via social entrepreneurship. Our goal is to develop talent with the above skill sets. Accordingly, our admission policy is to admit individuals with practical business experience who are interested in and passionate about the opportunity to contribute to business innovation (as well providing the required transcripts, letters of recommendation, essays etc.) Curriculum policy The Business School of Innovation Management offers courses of instruction ranging from fundamental subjects to specialized and applied subjects, with our aim being to develop human resources with both the fundamental knowledge and practical skills befitting of a Master of Business Administration with an emphasis on innovation management. Starting a new business requires an understanding of past business cases and industry trends, as well how this is all playing out currently, and to incorporate all this business knowledge into the decision making process. Our curriculum is designed to help students acquire such knowledge from past business examples through the “case method.” Our curriculum also includes “IT literacy” which emphasizes evidence-based decision-making that integrates data management, data analytics and Information Technology. Our curriculum is formulated on the fact that theoretical “book-learning” alone cannot sufficiently develop business innovator talent, and thus requires this learning to be supported with practical experience. For this reason, we utilize the “project method” in which students undertake their own business project assignments, and internships as well. Diploma policy (degree-conferment policy) The Business School of Innovation Management aims to nurture human resources capable of pursuing innovation in society or within an organization, and has developed its curriculum with this purpose in mind. Students enhance their understanding of and facility with innovation management through the acquisition of designated credits in fundamental, specialized and applied courses. In this way, students earn the Master of Business Administration degree as a result of gaining knowledge of innovation theory and its practical applications, developing an ability to perform critical analysis in real-word environments, attaining proficiency in the conception of innovation strategies based on analytical assessments, achieving facility in the execution of strategies and tactics based in knowledge of innovation theory and practice, and acquiring skill in the communication of business ideas to various stakeholders. Table of Contents ◆1 Admissions Policy ◆2 Academic Calendar ······················································································· 1 ◆3 Credits Required for Program Completion and Courses Available (by category) ·············· 5 ◆4 Office Hours ··························································································· 7 ◆5 Curriculum Map & Curriculum Tree ························································· 8 ◆6 Student Status ···························································································· 11 ◆7 Taking Courses ··························································································· 16 ◆8 Hosei University Information System ································································ 28 ◆9 IM System ································································································ 37 ◆10 Campus Life Information ·············································································· 38 ◆11 Reference Rooms ······················································································· 45 ◆12 Privacy Policy ··························································································· 53 ◆13 Campus Map and Building Floor Maps ····························································· 55 ◆ 2．Academic Calendar AY2018 Academic Calendar Major in Innovation Management, Business School of Innovation Management From To Session/Event March 25 (Sun) MBA Special Program Introduction Lecture March 31 (Sat) Guidance, Introduction of Faculty & Welcome Party for New Students April 1 (Sun) Academic year begins April 3 (Tue) Entrance Ceremony April 7 (Sat) July 23 (Mon) Spring Semester Period April 7 (Sat) July 23 (Mon) Spring Semester: 14 weeks, Spare Dates: June 2, 4, July 24, 25 April 7 (Sat) June 1 (Fri) Spring Semester 1st half: 7 weeks, Spare Dates: June 2, 4 June 5 (Tue) July 23 (Mon) Spring Semester 2nd half: 7 weeks, Spare Dates: July 24, 25 Summer Intensive Session Period (3 weeks) August 21 (Tue) September 13 (Thu) Aug.21-Sep.5, Spare Dates: Sep. 6,7 Multinational Business II: Sep.8-12 September 21 (Fri) January 14 (Mon) Fall Semester Period September 21 (Fri) January 14 (Mon) Fall Semester: 14 weeks, Spare Dates: Nov.9, Jan.15,16 September 21 (Fri) November 8 (Thu) Fall Semester 1st half: 7 weeks, Spare Dates: Nov. 9 November 12 (Mon) January 14 (Mon) Fall Semester 2nd half: 7 weeks, Spare Dates: Jan. 15,16 December 23 (Sun) January 7 (Mon) Winter Vacation January 21 (Mon) February 17 (Sun) Academic Year End Peak Period: 4 weeks March 24 (Sun) Commencement Ceremony March 31 (Sun) Academic year ends Project Event Schedule July 28 (Sat) – 29 (Sun) 1st Interim Project Presentation Session November 10 (Sat) 2nd Interim Project Presentation Session (oral presentation) November 11 (Sun) 2nd Interim Project Presentation Session (poster presentation) February 8 (Fri) Final Project Report due by 13:00 February 15 (Fri) - 17 (Sun) Final Project Presentation Session March 1 (Fri) Best Project Selection Committee Meeting 1 Classes on Public Holidays & Make-up Holidays (excluding project presentation sessions and Multinational Business Ⅱ) Health and Sports Day (classes April 10 Foundation Day (classes held) October 8 (Tue) (Mon) held) Make-up holiday for Day of Showa April 30 November 3 Culture Day