NUCB International College Students Attend Harvard Case Method Lecture On "Entrepreneurial Leadership"

NUCB International College attended a special class on entrepreneurship education on Thursday, February 6, 2025. The special class was named “Entrepreneurial Leadership” and led by guest lecturer, Professor Hiroshi Uchikoga of the Nagoya University of Commerce and Business Graduate School, in the form of a Harvard-style case method class.

Case method classes are characterized by their participant-centered approach, with the lecturer serving as a facilitator who organizes the discussion while encouraging students to speak up. Since the progress of the class and the final point of learning changes depending on the opinions of the students, the instructor is required to be able to organize the discussion points while eliciting comments from the participants. This special class was conducted jointly with Grade 10 and 11 students and used case material related to TESSEI, a bullet train cleaning company. The students engaged in a heated discussion on “How should a leader lead a team to accomplish a great job?".

After the class, a student commented, “In my usual case class, there are about 15 to 20 classmates, so I don't feel much pressure to speak up, but this time I needed the courage to speak up in a large group. However, it was a learning experience to hear diverse opinions and to work in a group with students who are different from usual. The students seemed to have thoroughly enjoyed this valuable learning experience.

Mr. Uchikoga, who was in charge of this special class, said, “Normally, TESSEI's case study materials are used for undergraduate students and graduate students studying for their MBA. However, in teaching this class with high school students, I was very surprised to see that some of the high school students conducted analyses using numerical data, which even university students struggle with. Furthermore, in the group presentations, they cooperated and made smooth presentations within a limited time. It is rare to see such cooperative group work.”

NIC Advantages

NUCB International College is designed to provide a world-class education with excellent facilities and a rich natural environment, on its 200-acre campus, in Nisshin city, Japan.

Excellence in Education

The case method, first developed at Harvard Business School in 1922 and now commonly used in elite academic institutions worldwide, is incorporated into the teaching approaches for leadership education at NIC. Small classes enable personalised supervision by multinational faculty members with master's or doctoral degrees and faculty from affiliated top business schools. In addition, the Summer School for prospective students (July) and a preparatory course (the Bridging Programme) for September admission are also offered.

Safe Boarding Environment

The school provides a safe and secure co-educational boarding environment with reference to international boarding standards. 'House Supervisors', who are well versed in psychological and health management, provide daily support and regular individual counselling to ensure optimal support and guidance for each student. Through living together with peers from different cultures and experiences, students develop the qualities required of the next generation of leaders.