Community Business ｜ Syllabus data

Course Title

Community Business

Course Title in English

Community Business

Course Type

Major Courses

-

Eligible Students

School of Economics and Management

Target Grade

2Year

Course Numbering Code

KCCBA2MCA1

Credits

2.00Credits

The course numbering code represents the faculty managing the subject, the department of the target students, and the education category (liberal arts / specialized course). For detailed information, please download the separate manual from the upper right 'question mark'.

Type of Class

講義 (Lecture)

Eligible Year/Semester

Fall semester 2026

(Fall semester)

Instructor

September Jeremy Ryan

Affiliation

School of International Business and Economics

Language of Instruction

English

Related SDGs

1／7／11

Office Hours and Location

Before or after class, at the classroom.

Contact

jeremy@em.u-hyogo.ac.jp

Corresponding Diploma Policy

A double circle indicates the most relevant DP number and a circle indicates the associated DP.

Corresponding Undergraduate School DP

1◎／2◎／3◎

Corresponding Graduate School DP

ー

Corresponding University-Wide DP

N/a

Academic Goals of Teacher Training Course

ー

Course Objectives and Learning Outcome

This course explores the role of Community Business as a lever for regional economic and social development. This exploration touches on both Japanese and worldwide trends. The subject of community business overlaps with a number of fields including the nonprofit sphere, social entrepreneurship, SMEs, community currencies and others. This multiplicity is reflected in the course contents.

Course Objectives:
1) For students to acquire foundational knowledge of community business theory.
2) For students to deepen their understanding by exploring their particular interests within this field through class discussion and assignments.

Subtitle and Keywords of the Class

Course Overview and Schedule

■ Contents: The lessons will be composed of lectures by lecturer, group discussions and student presentations. Students are encouraged to participate in discussion proactively.
1. Introduction to Course & Defining Community Business
2. The Multifaceted Nature of Community Business
3. The Role of Community Business in Society (Vs. Big Business)
4. Importance of Local Ownership
5. Community Business And Economic Development
6. Community Business And Social Development
7. Japanese Community Business: Shopping District Regeneration
8. Japanese Community Business: Aging Society
9. Social Entrepreneurship
10. Community Currency
11. Students’ Presentations
12. Students’ Presentations
13. New Technologies And Perspectives
14. Innovative Case Study: The Grassroots Economics Foundation (Kenya)
15. Course Summary

In-person/Remote Classification

In-person

Implementation Method and Remote Credit Limit Application

• In-person classes only
• Not subject to the cap on distance-education credits

Uses of Generative AI

Limited permission for use

Precautions for using Generative AI

In principal students academic essays should be completely written by themselves.
However, students who will find this too difficult are allowed to use AI to a limited degree.
Furthermore, they have to state whether or not they used AI when submitting the essay.
Honestly, if you cannot write your essay by yourself, you probably shouldn't be taking this course.

Textbook

Student will be suggested to refer appropriate articles or academic journal in class.

References

Supplementary materials are provided in class.

Contents and Estimated Time for Pre- and Post- Learning (Preparation and Review)

Students will be given the lecture slides and readings to prepare for each lecture. Preparation for each lecture will require about 30 minutes.

Contents of Active Learning

There will be group discussions in class as well as a group presentation assignment.

Grading Criteria and Methods

Minute Paper : 40%
Presentations 30%
Final Essay 30%

How to Disclose Assignments and Exam Results

Students can contact the lecturer in charge to discuss feedback at any time.

Precautions and Requirements for Course Registration

Late / absent are prohibited in principle.　( You are required to contact the faculty in charge.)

Practical Education

Not applicable to this course.

Remarks

In cases where any differences arise between the English version and the original Japanese version, the Japanese version shall prevail as the official authoritative version.