In recent years, the role of startups (venture companies) produced by local institutions of higher education and other institutions has become extremely important as a driver of economic growth in emerging Asian countries. Science and technology-based entrepreneurship is flourishing, attracting attention from Japanese companies and venture capitalists, and actually attracting investment.
However, what is required of the companies of the future is not merely technological superiority. In recent years, the terms “”sustainable investment”” and “”ESG investment”” have come to be heard. With the adoption of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and the Paris Agreement, ESG investments that work toward the creation of a sustainable society have been attracting attention.
Through these exchange activities, students will have an opportunity to learn from each other about venture investment and startups (entrepreneurship) from the perspective of ESG management through discussions through group work. Also students from overseas universities will learn about what they need to focus on in order to obtain investment when they start a business using their own technology in the future, and the significance of giving back to society the results of their research. The purpose of this project is to help students of J. F. Oberlin University learn about the criteria for judgment when making investments, and to help them develop their future careers.
近年、アジア新興国の経済成長のけん引役として、現地の高等教育機関等から輩出されるスタートアップ(ベンチャー企業)の役割が非常に重要になってきている。科学技術に基づいた起業が盛んに行われ、日本の企業やベンチャーキャピタルなどからも注目され、実際に投資を集めるようになってきている。
しかし、これからの企業に求められるのは、単なる技術優位性だけではない。近年、「サステイナブル投資」や「ESG投資」という言葉が聞かれるようになった。「持続可能な開発のための2030アジェンダ」やパリ協定の採択を通じ、持続可能な社会づくりに取り組むESG投資が注目されるようになってきた。
そこで、本交流計画では、ESG経営の観点を踏まえたベンチャー投資、スタートアップ(起業)のあり方について相互に学ぶ機会を設ける。海外大学の学生は、将来自らの技術を活かして起業する際に、どのような点を重視すれば投資を得ることができるのか、研究成果を社会に還元するということにどのような意義があるか、といったことについて学び、また、桜美林大学の学生は、投資を行う際の価値判断基準等について学び、将来のキャリア形成につなげることを目的とする。
What I liked the most is the high-caliber and experienced lecturers. They really are well-experienced and expert on the lecture they discussed. As a student, I really learned a lot and it inspired me to put up my own ESG start-up business in my country, which is the Philippines.
Technological Institute of the Philippines
Senior
The lectures were great and apart from that the program allowed us to have time for exploring Japan which was very considerable.
Entrepreneurship and Management Processes International
Master
It was a very great pleasure to join this program as I receive the most humble hospitality from the host, I really appreciate it very much. To more really great experiences in Japan in the future!
Universiti Teknologi MARA Cawangan Pulau Pinang
Sophomore
Exchange and Study Abroad Program
There are two study abroad programs, Exchange Program and Summer Program, open to overseas students at J. F. Oberlin University. Students will learn about and experience Japan within the supportive environment of J. F. Oberlin University from both programs.
桜美林大学には、「交換留学プログラム」と「サマープログラム」という2つの留学プログラムがあり、海外からの留学生を受け入れています。両プログラムとも、桜美林大学のサポート環境のもと、日本について学び、体験することができます。
3Cs Project
J. F. Oberlin University operates the international exchange platform "3Cs Project: Connect, Collaborate, Create.” The 3Cs Project is open to students, faculty and staff from around the world, primarily from JFOU's partner universities. Real-time interactive cultural exchanges and language exchange events are conducted using Zoom and other tools.
桜美林大学は、国際交流プラットフォーム「3Cs Project: Connect, Collaborate, Create」を運営しています。3Csは、本学の協定校を中心とした世界の学生教職員を対象としています。Zoomなどを活用したリアルタイムの双方向型文化交流や言語交換イベントを実施しています。
Times Higher Education Japan University Rankings
JFOU was ranked 101-110 in the overall ranking of THE World University Rankings Japan 2022. In the field of internationality, JFOU was ranked 39th out of 273 Japanese universities. The Japanese edition of THE World University Rankings is designed to reflect the merits and characteristics of Japanese universities in a way that is more relevant to the educational situation in Japan.
桜美林大学は、THE世界⼤学ランキング⽇本版2022の総合ランキング101-110位にランクインいたしました。また、国際性に関しては、273校の日本大学のうち、39位にランクインいたしました。THE世界⼤学ランキング⽇本版は、⽇本の教育事情により即したかたちで⼤学の魅⼒や特性が表れるように、⼤学の「教育⼒」を測ることを目的としています。