Research Seminar 2

Research Seminar 2

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国際商経学部

2年

KCCBG2MCA3

2.00単位

演習 (Seminar)

2026年度前期

(Spring semester)

Bishnu Kumar Adhikary、Bishnu Kumar Adhikary

School of Economics and Management

英語

Not available

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10:00-17:00
Room A317 (Research Building 1)
School of Economics and Management

By appointment only (adhikarykobejp@gmail.com)

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This research seminar will review the performance of family firms in Japan. Then it will shed light on crowdfunding, venture capitalists, business angels, credit guarantee schemes, and initial coin offerings to finance young entrepreneurs and start-ups. In this seminar, the students will learn the concepts, theories, and operational aspects of each of the start-up financing tools mentioned above. At the end of the seminar, the seminar will discuss the role of Japanese foreign direct investment (FDI) in developing economies. After completing the seminar, students will learn about the latest financial tools for providing funding support toyoung entrepreneurs and start-ups. This seminar is helpful for students who want to be management consultants.

Subtitle
Exploring alternative financing options for family firms and startups
Keywords:
Family firms, venture capitalists, crowdfunding, credit guarantee schemes, and blockchain-enabled markets

Lecture 1
Review of the performance of family firms- Understanding ROA and Tobin’s Q.
Lecture 2
Review of the performance of family firms- Understanding ESG disclosure and sustainability.
Lecture 3
Understanding Crowdfunding
Lecture 4
Understanding Crowdfunding
Lecture 5
Introduction to Venture Capitalists
Lecture 6
Exploring Business Angels
Lecture 7
Understanding Credit Guarantee Schemes
Lecture 8
Introduction to Initial Coin Off erings
Lecture 9
Case presentation by students
Lecture 10
Case presentation by students
Lecture 11
Understanding FDI
Lecture 12
Role of Japanese FDI in developing economies
Lecture 13
Case presentation by students
Lecture 14
Case presentation by students
Lecture 15
Review of the seminar outcome/final reports

対面

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

完全に禁止

The use of generative AI is completely forbidden

There is no textbook for this seminar. The instructor will provide all relevant materials.

The instructor will provide all relevant materials.

This seminar targets students who want to learn innovative financial tools to finance young entrepreneurs and start-ups. In this seminar, students will read academic papers and articles on the latest financial tools compared with banks. This requires substantial time to study at home after each session. Also, students need to present selected papers in a team. I suggest students read for at least two hours before and after each session. In total, the students need to spend 60 hours studying outside the class.

Active learning tools include lectures, academic readings, cases, and assignments. The instructor will provide the necessary materials in the classroom. PowerPoint slides will be given to students before each lecture so they can make the necessary preparations for the upcoming class. Students need to study outside the classroom for about two hours for each lecture to participate actively in the classroom discussion. Finally, students need to attend classes regularly and produce a final report at the end of the seminar. In total, students need to study 60 hours to obtain an excellent grade at this seminar.

Class Contribution, 25%
Presentation, 25%
Final report, 50%

In the classroom

Students need to attend class regularly. They should read the class materials at home to participate actively in classroom discussions.

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