Welfare co-creation management major
Graduate School of Welfare Society and Management
Graduate School of Welfare Society and Management
Welfare co-creation management major
(Professional degree course, standard term of study is 1 year)
(Professional degree course, standard term of study is 1 year)
Graduate Program in Welfare Co-creation Management
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Professional Graduate School Explanation Video
Professional Graduate School Explanation Video
Public Symposium: Changes in Organizational Management and Future Strategies
Graduate School for Working Adults [Part XNUMX] Learn Professional Knowledge and Skills
Graduate School for Working Adults [Part XNUMX] Life-Changing Learning for Working Adults
Features of the Welfare Co-Creation Management Major
Reskilling for working adults
The Graduate School of Welfare Society and Management, Department of Welfare Co-Creation Management, seeks working adults with a certain amount of management or leadership experience in fields such as health, medical care, welfare, or in a company or organization, and who are also motivated to obtain the latest information and knowledge, hone their research methods such as surveys and case studies, and acquire higher levels of expertise.
1. In order to create a sustainable society, we aim to develop new value creation and resource development skills from the perspective of organizational management skills that respond to new needs and welfare co-creation.
2. I work in a professional field of interpersonal support and aim to advance my career, develop human resources, and train successors.
3. Aim to become a professional with advanced practical skills in the fields of health, medical care, welfare, etc., or in companies or organizations, or to be responsible for the management, operation, and operation of welfare organizations.
4.Aiming to obtain the Master Consumer Affairs Advisor qualification.
5. We aim to become a wide range of human resources who will work on solving social issues and creating new value in the future of Japan's economic society, and who will be responsible for planning, drafting, and promoting companies and organizations.
The Graduate School of Welfare Society and Management, Department of Welfare Co-Creation Management, seeks working adults with a certain amount of management or leadership experience in fields such as health, medical care, welfare, or in a company or organization, and who are also motivated to obtain the latest information and knowledge, hone their research methods such as surveys and case studies, and acquire higher levels of expertise.
1. In order to create a sustainable society, we aim to develop new value creation and resource development skills from the perspective of organizational management skills that respond to new needs and welfare co-creation.
2. I work in a professional field of interpersonal support and aim to advance my career, develop human resources, and train successors.
3. Aim to become a professional with advanced practical skills in the fields of health, medical care, welfare, etc., or in companies or organizations, or to be responsible for the management, operation, and operation of welfare organizations.
4.Aiming to obtain the Master Consumer Affairs Advisor qualification.
5. We aim to become a wide range of human resources who will work on solving social issues and creating new value in the future of Japan's economic society, and who will be responsible for planning, drafting, and promoting companies and organizations.
Online briefing session scheduled for 2025
The Welfare Co-Creation Management Major will hold online briefing sessions and pre-individual consultation sessions on the following dates.If you would like to participate, please apply using the form below.
| Date and Time | Message |
| 5/10 (Sat) 11:00~ | Open Campus
※Finished |
| 6/7 (Sat) 11:00~ | Online information session (lecture on how to write a research plan) and individual pre-registration consultations ※Finished Implementation report (Graduate School blog) |
| 8/30 (Sat) 11:00~ | Online briefing session/pre-individual consultation session |
| 10/11 (Sat) 11:00~ | Online briefing session/pre-individual consultation session |
| 11/15 (Sat) 11:00~ | Online briefing session/pre-individual consultation session |
| 12/20 (Sat) 11:00~ | Online briefing session/pre-individual consultation session |
| 2026/1/10 (Sat) 11: 00- | Online briefing session/pre-individual consultation session |
| 2026/2/7 (Sat) 11: 00- | Online briefing session/pre-individual consultation session |
Open lectures and symposiums
2025 Open Classes and Lectures(Updated regularly) *Zoom and classroom information will be provided to those who have registered by the date of the event.
| Class name/lecture name | Content etc. | Embodiment | Reception status |
| ① "Supervision Research" Open Class June 6th (Sun) 15:13-30:15 Theme: Social work practice and supervision in Canada Instructor: Manabu Takahashi (Professor at the Graduate School of Showa Women's University) | Guest: Kikuko Iwamoto
Fraser Health Palliative Consult Team Social worker | Zoom/In person
| Accepting |
| ② "Consumer Policy" Open Lecture - Digitalization and Consumer Policy (tentative title) - 6/25 (Wed) 18:10-19:40 Instructor: Katsutoshi Kano (Professor at Showa Women's University Graduate School) | While the digitalization of society has improved consumer convenience and business efficiency, it has also given rise to new problems such as consumer troubles. In this lecture, we will examine the current state and challenges of consumer policy regarding these issues, using case studies.
*The 15th lesson of the "Consumer Policy" course, out of a total of 10 lessons, will be made public. | Zoom/In person
| Accepting |
| 3) Public lecture: "Name of lecture to be decided (lecture on risk management)"' 7/12 (Sat) 13:00～ (scheduled) Instructor: Yukinobu Ota (Professor at the Graduate School of Showa Women's University) | We will inform you as soon as the details are decided. | Zoom only | Accepting |
2025 Symposium
Currently in preparation. Will be posted as soon as it is decided.
2024 Symposium
| Class name/lecture name | Content etc. | Embodiment | Reception status |
| ① [Showa Women's University Professional Graduate School Public Symposium]
Transforming organizational management and future strategies: Addressing social issues through reskilling 2024 year 6 month 2 day (Sun) 13: 00 to 16: 30 | ■ Building a sustainable society - Co-creation management for social implementation -
Mariko Bando President of Showa Women's University ■ Future Strategies for Social Welfare Corporation Management Osamu Nishioka Associate Professor, Showa Women's University / President and Managing Director, Hakujuji Home, a social welfare corporation ■ Work style reform and organizational management Ms. Eriko Kato (Graduate of Keio University) Director of Nursing at Keio University Hospital ■Risk management and governance for nonprofit organizations - Learning from business experience and practice - Yukinobu Ota Special Professor, Showa Women's University ■ Governance in consumer-oriented management – recent examples Katsutoshi Kano Professor, Showa Women's University ■ Human resource development education methods in companies Ms. Yoshie Takatsu (current student at this university) JTB Group Head Office Human Resource Development Team Human Resource Development Manager | Zoom/In person | Finish |
| ②Showa Women's University Graduate School Medical and Welfare Research Seminar/Supervision Course
13th Academic Conference Human resource development for childcare and child and family support workers - Considering multi-disciplinary collaboration between organizations and the community - 2024 year 7 month 7 day (Sun) 13: 30 to 16: 30 | Part 1: Providing topics Part 2: Discussion | Zoom/In person | Finish |
| 3) Consumer-oriented financial and economic education -The role of J-FLEC certified advisors-" 2024th (Wed) January 9 18:18-30:20 |
■Lecture: "The purpose and strategy of establishing J-FLEC"
Satoshi Ando, Chairman of Japan-FLEC (Japan Financial and Economic Education Foundation) |
Zoom/In person | Finish |
| ④Showa Women's University Graduate School Medical Welfare Research Seminar Supervision Course 14th Academic Conference "Supporting patients when fighting cancer treatment and when to stop" 2024 year 9 month 22 day (Sun) 13: 30 to 17: 00 | ■ Keynote speech
Tokyo Medical and Dental University Graduate School Professor, Department of Clinical Oncology Yasuo Hamamoto "Judgment and decision-making of cancer doctors: when to fight and when to stop cancer treatment" | Zoom/In person | Finish |
| ⑤Showa Women's University Graduate School Medical Welfare Research Seminar Supervision Course 15th Academic Conference "Rethinking the craftsmanship of interpersonal support professions: A dialogue with Okugawa Professionalism" Sunday, February 2025, 2 2:13-30:16 | Part 1: Understanding interpersonal support professionalism from Okugawa's world Part 2: Professionalism required now: Searching for a common foundation | Zoom/In person | Finish |
| ⑥【Showa Women's University Professional Graduate School Public Symposium】
"On-site collaboration between consumer policy and welfare policy: Aiming to build a welfare co-creation society" March 2025, 2 (Tuesday/holiday) 11:14-00:16 | ■Keynote report
Ryudai Yamamoto (Local Cooperation Division, Consumer Affairs Agency) "Current Status and Issues of Regional Consumer Safety Councils" | Zoom/In person | Finish |
Timetable/Course model
~ You can design a learning that meets your needs from the curriculum that has been opened ~Elective subjects will be held in the 6th and 7th periods on weekdays, and compulsory and elective subjects will be held on Saturday mornings.
At the Professional Graduate School, most classes will be held in a high-flex (face-to-face & Zoom) format.
2025 Enrollment Curriculum
2025 Welfare Co-Creation Management Major Timetable(October 2025 edition)
*The timetable is subject to change at any time.Please note.
Course model 1.Professional leader type
Course model 2. Manager/entrepreneur type
Course model 3. Master Consumer Affairs Advisor
Timetable (first semester)
| Month | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | |
| 1st period 9:00-10:30 |
Required (Basics) | |||||
| 2st period 10:40-12:10 |
Required Elective | |||||
| 3st period 13:10-14:40 |
Elective subject | |||||
| 4st period 14:50-16:20 |
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| 5st period 16:30-18:00 |
Elective subject | Required subjects (research)
※Project research and master's thesis guidance | ||||
| 6st period 18:10-19:40 |
Elective subject | Elective subject | Elective subject | |||
| 7st period 19:50-21:20 |
Elective subject | Elective subject |
Timetable (second half)
| Month | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | |
| 1st period
9:00-10:30 |
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| 2st period
10:40-12:10 |
Elective subject | |||||
| 3st period
13:10-14:40 |
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| 4st period
14:50-16:20 |
Required subjects (research) ※Project research and master's thesis guidance | |||||
| 5st period
16:30-18:00 |
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| 6st period
18:10-19:40 |
Elective subject | Elective subject | ||||
| 7st period
19:50-21:20 |
Academic Advisors and Full-time Faculty Members
| Professor Jun Ito Showa Women's University TV |
| From the perspective of lifestyle management
1. How to socialize life in a welfare society 2. How living resource management should be done Study |
| Professor Akiko Imai Showa Women's University TV |
| about the negative impacts and sustainability of the global economy,
1.What efforts are the international community, governments, companies, and citizens taking? 2. Theory of social innovation and leadership towards change 3. How to communicate externally to form international public opinion etc. are being researched.Professional graduate schools mainly explore points 1.2 and XNUMX from the perspective of ESG management. |
| Professor Misako Kasuya* Showa Women's University TV |
| 1. Sustainable production, distribution, consumption and consumer-oriented management
2. Self-employed/farming households’ livelihood management and gender 3.Research on collaboration in life among diverse actors and community coexistence society |
| Professor Katsutoshi Kano* |
| Based on my practical experience in the legal profession and public administration, I am researching consumer law and consumer policy from the perspective of the digitalization of society and the optimization of corporate management. |
| 1.Practice of corporate finance, accounting, and corporate value evaluation
2.Practice business management using appropriate performance evaluation indicators 3. Research on the relationship between corporate initiatives and corporate value |
| Associate Professor Eun-shin Lee |
| 1. Research on comprehensive support systems and welfare communities for promoting local welfare to improve welfare accessibility
2. Research that can be carried out on themes such as support for the use of welfare services, advocacy, community-based comprehensive care systems, and international comparisons. |
| Specially Appointed Professor Manabu Takahashi Showa Women's University TV |
| 1. Practical research in the areas of medical welfare, mental health, and community care (including social work theory)
2.Supervision research (professional human resource development and organizational management) 3.Analysis of clinical and organizational decision making 4. Multidisciplinary collaborative approach 5. Family assessment and family support approaches |
| Specially Appointed Professor Fumikazu Tobita* |
| 1.Promotion and analysis of consumer-oriented management (SDGs, ESG investment)
2.Public policy theory (consumer policy, digital competition policy) 3. Platformization of service economy |
| Professor Yukinobu Ohta* |
| Drawing on research results in corporate governance, risk management, and internal control, as well as practical business experience in the financial industry, he imparts knowledge and provides research guidance for efficient and effective organizational management. |
| Masako Konishi, Specially Appointed Professor |
| Amidst the serious deterioration of the global environment, he is researching sustainable economic activities (SDGs) and public policies. He is particularly specialized in the science of climate change, the UN negotiations that resulted in the Paris Agreement, and the decarbonization of energy, and has ample experience advising companies. He also provides guidance on negotiation studies based on his experience as a practitioner who has participated in the COP UN negotiations for over 20 years. |
| Specially Appointed Professor Yoshio Shindo |
| Using fieldwork and qualitative and quantitative research methods, we provide research guidance on issues related to regional resource development and social innovation. |
| Specially Appointed Professor Keiko Takekawa* |
| Utilizing the practical experience of being in charge of women's policy at the government, I will examine various social issues from a gender perspective and seek to construct better social policies. |
| Specially Appointed Professor Osamu Nishioka |
| 1. Principles of social welfare
2. Social welfare corporation management theory 3. Welfare facility management theory 4.Welfare service management theory |
| Specially Appointed Professor Mitsushi Yashiro |
| 1. Empirical research on human resource management in Japanese companies based on theories of internal labor markets (human resource management theory, labor economics)
2. Research on white-collar transfers and promotions, female workers, aging, extension of retirement age and employment management, reduction of working hours, and labor management of foreign workers 3. International comparison of human resource management and theoretical analysis of personnel systems |
*Names and research themes are subject to change.
Courses offered (2025)
| [Basic subjects] | |||
| Welfare co-creation society theory | Introduction to research methods | Introduction to Welfare Service Management | Introduction to business management |
| Introduction to consumer-oriented management | |||
| [Advanced/Applied Subjects] Theory | |||
| Social Security Policy Theory | Medical and Welfare Legal Systems | Gender and social policy | work-life career theory |
| Life Welfare Management Research | Health and Welfare Research | Children and Family Welfare Research | Clinical Developmental Psychology |
| Family Support and Family Therapy Research | Community Welfare Research | organizational behavior theory | labor and gender |
| Sustainability and public policy | consumer policy theory | Public policy theory | Japanese economic system theory |
| Modern life management research | CSR Theory | Labor management and employment system | |
| [Advanced/Applied subjects] Practical methods | |||
| Supervision research | Social Innovation Theory | Organizational Communication | Regional Resource Development Theory |
| Interpersonal relationship building theory | Clinical ethics and practice | Data science | consumer education |
| consumer economics | Welfare service management | Childcare Practice/Management Theory | Leadership theory |
| accounting | Financial Accounting | Accounting Case Studies | Consumer-Oriented Management Theory |
| consumer safety | social business theory | Organizational risk management | marketing strategy theory |
| entrepreneurship and organization | Finance | Cross-border practice and co-creative society | |
| [Research subject] | |||
| Welfare Co-creation Management Research I | Welfare Co-creation Management Research II | ||
Graduate research themes
(The predecessor of this major, the Welfare Society Research Major)- Diverse Working Styles and Human Resource Management Issues in Your Own Business -From the Perspective of Diversity Management and Work-Life Balance-
- An analysis of the sense of burden and the ability to continue working in a private nursery school: From the narrative of a nursery teacher who finds out the sense of burden and the meaning of work
- Clarifying Factors Affecting Psychological Safety of Nursing Assistants in Acute Care Hospitals -Analysis of Tasks in Team Function between Nurses and Nursing Assistants-
- A Study on Consumer Education in Consumer Administration -Collaboration and Collaboration with Diverse Entities as Seen from Trends in Consumer Affairs Consultation-
(Welfare Co-Creation Management Major)
- Research on role transition of head childcare workers - Analysis of narratives of head childcare workers -
- A study of a practical model of supervision by the head of a nursery school - Focusing on the (educational and supportive functions) for improving the professionalism of nursery teachers -
- Initiatives to improve workplace satisfaction at a small-scale on-site daycare center
- Research on the process of change in the acceptance and practice of co-existing disability welfare services by nursing care staff -Interview survey and analysis with nursing care staff-
- Changes in the life insurance business model and changes in customer needs - Customer-oriented business operations and the role of sales staff -
- The position and potential of “parent-child workation” as an initiative in regional revitalization - A study from the perspective of the value co-creation process between the region and the related population -
- Qualitative analysis of financial and psychological damage in the families of multi-transaction policyholders - From an interview survey with members of the "Society to Eliminate Multi-Transaction Damage" -
The list of topics so far is click here. から
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Non-degree student system
Showa Women's University Graduate School of Professional Studies accepts students under the non-degree student system.Non-regular students are a system in which non-regular students who wish to take classes in subjects offered by our university can, after selection, enroll as non-regular students.
Additionally, credits earned before enrolling at a professional graduate school can be included in the credits completed after enrolling at a professional graduate school (*).
*For credit recognition, an application procedure is required after enrollment.
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If you have any questions about what subjects you should take in preparation for admission, you can consult with a faculty member.Inquiry FormPlease contact us.
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About the non-degree student system
Education and training benefit system
The education and training benefit system is intended to support the independent skill development and career development of working people, and to promote stable employment and employment. By applying to Hello Work, a portion of the tuition fee (general education and training: up to 10 yen) will be paid.[For details on the education and training benefit system, please see below]
About the education and training benefit system
Curriculum Cooperation Council
A person who is employed in an occupation that requires specialization, or a person who conducts a business related to that occupation.
Information on the status of cooperation with other parties
[Related to Article 172-2, Paragraph 2 of the School Education Act Enforcement Regulations and Chapter 3, Article 6-2 of the Standards for Establishment of Professional Graduate Schools]
In the Professional Degree Program of the Graduate School of Welfare Society and Management, the Welfare Co-Creation Management Major,
Based on Chapter 3, Article 6-2 of the Standards for Establishment of Professional Graduate Schools, for the purpose of promoting education and research activities.
We have established the Curriculum Collaboration Council, which deliberates twice a year.
The members of the council were made up of people related to the university, people involved in businesses related to the profession, local government officials, etc.
It is made up of 3 members: 4 internal members and 7 external members.
2023 Curriculum Cooperation Council Schedule
1st: Friday, September 2023, 9, 22:14-17:XNUMX
2nd session: March 2024, 3 (Thursday) 14:14-17:XNUMX
<Summary of the 1st session>
At this conference held on September 2023, 9, we welcomed four experts from outside the university to confirm the educational content of this major, which began in April 22.
Opinions were exchanged regarding the educational curriculum and curriculum structure necessary to develop human resources with the skills required by industry.
<Summary of the 2st session>
At the second council meeting held on March 2024, 3, we listened to opinions regarding student recruitment and collaborated with professional organizations, local governments, industry, etc. We exchanged opinions regarding the needs of professional human resources sought by industry. Ta.
Recognizing the importance of developing human resources with "welfare sensitivity" in any industry,
We shared what we will use as a major in our future student guidance and curriculum development.
2024 Curriculum Cooperation Council Schedule
3nd session: March 2024, 9 (Thursday) 20:14-16:XNUMX
4nd session: March 2025, 3 (Thursday) 28:15-17:XNUMX
<Summary of the 3st session>
At the third council, information was given about symposiums hosted by the department, as well as the curriculum and course registration status, and the increase in enrollment numbers was shared as an issue.
A variety of opinions were expressed regarding writing a dissertation, taking into account the purpose and practicality of the dissertation.
<Summary of the 4st session>
At the fourth conference, information was shared about the next year's curriculum, the current status of dissertations and trends among applicants.
In addition, the results of a survey of graduates conducted by the department were reported, and future issues regarding strengthening the educational curriculum, public relations, and management systems were identified.
Information on the status of cooperation with other parties
[Related to Article 172-2, Paragraph 2 of the School Education Act Enforcement Regulations and Chapter 3, Article 6-2 of the Standards for Establishment of Professional Graduate Schools]
In the Professional Degree Program of the Graduate School of Welfare Society and Management, the Welfare Co-Creation Management Major,
Based on Chapter 3, Article 6-2 of the Standards for Establishment of Professional Graduate Schools, for the purpose of promoting education and research activities.
We have established the Curriculum Collaboration Council, which deliberates twice a year.
The members of the council were made up of people related to the university, people involved in businesses related to the profession, local government officials, etc.
It is made up of 3 members: 4 internal members and 7 external members.
2023 Curriculum Cooperation Council Schedule
1st: Friday, September 2023, 9, 22:14-17:XNUMX
2nd session: March 2024, 3 (Thursday) 14:14-17:XNUMX
<Summary of the 1st session>
At this conference held on September 2023, 9, we welcomed four experts from outside the university to confirm the educational content of this major, which began in April 22.
Opinions were exchanged regarding the educational curriculum and curriculum structure necessary to develop human resources with the skills required by industry.
<Summary of the 2st session>
At the second council meeting held on March 2024, 3, we listened to opinions regarding student recruitment and collaborated with professional organizations, local governments, industry, etc. We exchanged opinions regarding the needs of professional human resources sought by industry. Ta.
Recognizing the importance of developing human resources with "welfare sensitivity" in any industry,
We shared what we will use as a major in our future student guidance and curriculum development.
2024 Curriculum Cooperation Council Schedule
3nd session: March 2024, 9 (Thursday) 20:14-16:XNUMX
4nd session: March 2025, 3 (Thursday) 28:15-17:XNUMX
<Summary of the 3st session>
At the third council, information was given about symposiums hosted by the department, as well as the curriculum and course registration status, and the increase in enrollment numbers was shared as an issue.
A variety of opinions were expressed regarding writing a dissertation, taking into account the purpose and practicality of the dissertation.
<Summary of the 4st session>
At the fourth conference, information was shared about the next year's curriculum, the current status of dissertations and trends among applicants.
In addition, the results of a survey of graduates conducted by the department were reported, and future issues regarding strengthening the educational curriculum, public relations, and management systems were identified.
Administrative staff, Department of Welfare Co-creation Management, Graduate School of Welfare Society and Management