Program Overview

Introduction to the OU-SDGs Program

The OU-SDGs Program is an initiative by Osaka University that focuses on addressing social issues through business and sustainability. The program aims to equip students with the skills and knowledge necessary to tackle global challenges.

Program Overview

The program is designed to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of business, sustainability, and social responsibility. Through a combination of lectures, discussions, and group work, students will learn about the role of business in solving social problems and promoting sustainability.

Course Details

• Course Name: On-Campus Internship: Business Career and Sustainability in a General Trading Company
• Course Category: Advanced Seminar
• Instructors:
  • Matsushige Kazuwa (Graduate School of International Public Policy)
  • Matsuura Hirokazu (Graduate School of Engineering, ESG Research and Education Center, Graduate School of International Public Policy)
  • Shigetomi Masahiro (Graduate School of International Public Policy)
• Course Description: This course is designed to provide students with hands-on experience in business and sustainability. Students will work in groups to develop solutions to social problems and present their findings at the end of the course.
• Course Objectives:
  • To understand the role of business in solving social problems
  • To develop skills in business, sustainability, and social responsibility
  • To provide students with the opportunity to work with professionals in the field

Relationship with SDGs

The program is closely tied to the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Through the course, students will learn about the SDGs and how businesses can contribute to achieving these goals.

Key Takeaways

• Students will gain a deeper understanding of the role of business in solving social problems
• Students will develop skills in business, sustainability, and social responsibility
• Students will have the opportunity to work with professionals in the field and gain practical experience

Program Structure

The program consists of a combination of lectures, discussions, and group work. Students will work in groups to develop solutions to social problems and present their findings at the end of the course.

Faculty and Staff

The program is led by a team of experienced instructors from Osaka University. The instructors have expertise in business, sustainability, and social responsibility, and are well-equipped to provide students with the knowledge and skills necessary to succeed in the field.