Science and engineering education policy (by policy)

Science and engineering education policy (by course)

Diploma policy

To achieve its educational goals, Science Tokyo confers degrees on students who have been enrolled for the required period, acquired the competencies described below, and attained the required course credits.

Competencies that will be developed

Specialist skills

Liberal arts skills

Communication skills

Applied skills (inquisitive thinking and/or problem-finding skills)

Applied skills (practical and/or problem-solving skills)

Specialist skills

Bachelor's Degree Program	Fundamental specialist skills Fundamental expertise to conduct research and development
Master's Degree Program	Broad specialist skills Wide-ranging expertise to conduct in-depth research and development
Doctoral Degree Program	Superior specialist skills Superior expertise to promote research and development and generate and systematize new knowledge
Professional Master's Degree Program	Practical specialist skills Practical expertise in science, technology and socioeconomic systems

Liberal arts skills

Bachelor's Degree Program	Cultural skills and independent study Broad knowledge and language skills necessary to comprehensively grasp matters Ability to learn and think for oneself Willingness to challenge the unknown Understanding of ethical issues
Master's Degree Program	General intercultural skills and developed independent study Broad knowledge and language skills necessary to grasp matters from a comprehensive and international perspective Ability to continue learning and thinking for oneself with a purpose in mind Willingness to try anything Understanding of ethical issues
Doctoral Degree Program	Developed intercultural skills and independent study, and self-motivated action Systematic and broad knowledge and language skills necessary to understand matters from a comprehensive and international perspective Ability to learn, consider, and take concrete actions to generate new knowledge and create social value Willingness to take on new challenges without setting limits Understanding of ethical issues
Professional Master's Degree Program	General intercultural skills and developed independent study Broad knowledge and language skills necessary to grasp matters from a comprehensive and international perspective Ability to continue learning and thinking for oneself with a purpose in mind Willingness to try anything for practical innovation Understanding of ethical issues

Communication skills

Bachelor's Degree Program	Logical explanations and mutual respect Skills necessary to provide logical explanations Ability to achieve mutual respect and understanding among team members
Master's Degree Program	Various communicative methods using logic Skills necessary to provide logical explanations, responding to various circumstances Ability to integrate diverse ideas
Doctoral Degree Program	Social leadership Skills necessary to provide logical explanations to society, responding to various circumstances Ability to exhibit leadership with social cooperation
Professional Master's Degree Program	Various communicative methods using logic Skills necessary to provide logical explanations, responding to various circumstances Ability to integrate diverse ideas

Applied skills (inquisitive thinking and/or problem-finding skills)

Bachelor's Degree Program	Organization and analysis Ability to organize phenomena from a multifaceted perspective and analyze them logically
Master's Degree Program	Passion for exploration Ability to organize phenomena from a multifaceted perspective and analyze them logically Enthusiasm to explore the mysteries of science and technology
Doctoral Degree Program	Investigative work and new challenges Ability to organize phenomena from a multifaceted perspective and analyze them logically Skills necessary to explore the mysteries of science and technology Ability to perceive the true essence and universality of matters in order to identify and investigate problems and set new challenges
Professional Master's Degree Program	Ability to establish a vision and to innovate Ability to organize phenomena from a multifaceted perspective and analyze them logically Ability to pursue the true essence and universality of matters Ability to establish a vision and to innovate in science, technology and industry

Applied skills (practical and/or problem-solving skills)

Bachelor's Degree Program	Basic problem solving Ability to solve fundamental problems using knowledge, skills, and creativity
Master's Degree Program	Application of problem-solving skills Ability to solve practical problems, making full use of broad knowledge, skills, and creativity
Doctoral Degree Program	Advanced problem solving and making a positive impact Ability to solve advanced and practical problems, making full use of broad and deep knowledge and skills, initiative, and creativity Ability to inspire others
Professional Master's Degree Program	Application of problem-solving skills Ability to solve practical problems, making full use of broad knowledge, skills, and creativity

Curriculum policy

In line with the degree policy, Science Tokyo implements the overarching curriculum described below.

Education implementation

Science Tokyo introduces its students to world-class research and provides them with an education that promotes their ability to learn and think for themselves

Educational content

In order to equip students with specialist, liberal arts, communication, and applied skills, Science Tokyo provides the following educational content.

Specialized Education

Research education

liberal arts and broadly defined entrepreneurship education

Specialized Education

Specialized education through academic courses including lectures, seminars, experiments, and practice

Bachelor's Degree Program	Specialized education through academic courses including lectures, seminars, experiments, and practice Students will acquire: Broad, basic knowledge and skills in science and technology Fundamental knowledge and skills necessary to conduct research in one's field of study Basic knowledge and skills in research fields that are related to or beyond one's field of study Ability to use the overall knowledge and skills
Master's Degree Program	Science Tokyo introduces its students to world-class research and provides them with an education that promotes their ability to learn and think for themselves Students will acquire: Broad and deep knowledge and skills in one's field of study Systematic knowledge and skills in research fields that are related to or beyond one's field of study Ability to use the overall knowledge and skills
Doctoral Degree Program	Science Tokyo introduces its students to world-class research and provides them with an education that promotes their ability to learn and think for themselves Students will acquire: Cutting-edge knowledge and skills in one's field of study by tackling advanced practical tasks Ability to use the overall knowledge and skills
Professional Master's Degree Program	Science Tokyo introduces its students to world-class research and provides them with an education that promotes their ability to learn and think for themselves Students will acquire: Broad and deep knowledge and skills in one's field of study Systematic knowledge and skills in research fields that are related to or beyond one's field of study Ability to use the overall knowledge and skills

Research education

Practical education in a research environment where students can receive guidance from leading professors and researchers, and can develop themselves through friendly competition with other students when tackling academic tasks such as Independent Research Projects, master's thesis research, doctoral thesis research, project reports, etc.

Bachelor's Degree Program	Practical education in a research environment where students can receive guidance from leading professors and researchers, and can develop themselves through friendly competition with other students when tackling academic tasks such as Independent Research Projects, master's thesis research, doctoral thesis research, project reports, etc. Through Science Tokyo's curriculum and experience in world-class research, students will acquire the academic foundation to create a process from problem setting to problem solving, which will be applied to their own research and other activities
Master's Degree Program	Practical education in a research environment where students can receive guidance from leading professors and researchers, and can develop themselves through friendly competition with other students when tackling academic tasks such as Independent Research Projects, master's thesis research, doctoral thesis research, project reports, etc. Through master's thesis research and a related curriculum, students will acquire the ability to create a process necessary to conduct world-class research, which will be applied to their own research and other activities
Doctoral Degree Program	Practical education in a research environment where students can receive guidance from leading professors and researchers, and can develop themselves through friendly competition with other students when tackling academic tasks such as Independent Research Projects, master's thesis research, doctoral thesis research, project reports, etc. Through doctoral thesis research and a related curriculum, students will acquire the ability to create a process necessary to lead and accomplish world-class research and promote further development, which will be applied to their own research and other activities
Professional Master's Degree Program	Practical education in a research environment where students can receive guidance from leading professors and researchers, and can develop themselves through friendly competition with other students when tackling academic tasks such as Independent Research Projects, master's thesis research, doctoral thesis research, project reports, etc. Through broad research activities and a related curriculum, students will acquire the ability to create a process of pursuing phenomena and theories necessary for innovation

liberal arts and broadly defined entrepreneurship education

Liberal arts education and career development through academic courses including lectures, seminars, experiments, and practice

Bachelor's Degree Program	Science Tokyo provides liberal arts education and broadly defined entrepreneurship education through academic courses including lectures, exercises, and practical training. Students will acquire: Independence and aspirations for learning Broad knowledge and skills beyond their field of study such as an understanding of ethical issues in science and technology, language proficiency, and intercultural knowledge Ability to use the acquired knowledge and skills
Master's Degree Program	Science Tokyo provides liberal arts education and broadly defined entrepreneurship education through academic courses including lectures, exercises, and practical training. Students will acquire: Understanding of the global breadth of science and technology fields Awareness of the social value and significance of their careers and fields of study from a comprehensive and ethical perspective
Doctoral Degree Program	Science Tokyo provides liberal arts education and broadly defined entrepreneurship education through academic courses including lectures, exercises, and practical training. Students will acquire: Expanded global knowledge networks with other students from different disciplines in the course of considering how they can build their careers, create value, and contribute to society
Professional Master's Degree Program	Science Tokyo provides liberal arts education and broadly defined entrepreneurship education through academic courses including lectures, exercises, and practical training. Students will acquire: Great breadth of knowledge of science and technology Awareness of social significance of their careers and fields of study from a comprehensive and ethical perspective

Science Tokyo provides students in their first year of the bachelor's program with education that places emphasis on developing strong motivation to learn, which will help them define their academic objectives, set up their own study plan, and engage in independent learning.

Educational methods

Science Tokyo provides students with educational content that complies with the following methods and framework:

Educational methods that enable students to learn and think for themselves
Science Tokyo's educational methods enable students to apply their own knowledge and skills as well as think and learn for themselves while pursuing an objective, and to engage in friendly competition with others. Methods include practice, workshops, presentations, debate, problem-based learning, and learning that nurtures creativity and entrepreneurship.
* The professional master's degree program makes use of practical educational methods that incorporate case studies, fieldwork, one-on-one and multidirectional debates, and question-and-answer sessions.
Educational framework in which major courses and the liberal arts and basic science courses are organically interrelated and students can advance their learning in a phased manner
Science Tokyo's "wedge-style education" organically connects liberal arts courses to expertise courses, deepening students' understanding of the social significance of their studies in relation to science and technology. This helps them to continue building on their knowledge and skills while focusing on their end goals. Students may also advance their learning in stages from the bachelor's program to graduate programs according to their level of achievement.
In addition to specialized and liberal arts education, Science Tokyo incorporates broadly defined entrepreneurship education to establish its three pillars of education.
Students can acquire a mindset and skills that allow them to develop and explore new values and to give back to global society. To develop foresight, global competency, leadership, value creation skills, and career development skills, Science Tokyo offers a variety of courses in which students can independently make their own choices and take courses based on their interests.

Evaluating learning achievements

Bachelor's Degree Program	Science Tokyo adopts a rigorous process for evaluating students' learning achievements Science Tokyo specifies its standards and methods for grading courses and evaluates the results of student learning based on these specifications.
Master's Degree Program	Science Tokyo adopts a rigorous process for evaluating students' learning achievements Science Tokyo specifies its standards and methods for grading courses and evaluates the results of student learning based on these specifications. In the master's degree , Science Tokyo specifies its evaluation standards and methods for degree theses and research projects, upon which it bases its reviews and final examinations.
Doctoral Degree Program	Science Tokyo adopts a rigorous process for evaluating students' learning achievements Science Tokyo specifies its standards and methods for grading courses and evaluates the results of student learning based on these specifications. In the doctoral programs, Science Tokyo specifies its evaluation standards and methods for degree theses and research projects, upon which it bases its reviews and final examinations.
Professional Master's Degree Program	Science Tokyo adopts a rigorous process for evaluating students' learning achievements Science Tokyo specifies its standards and methods for grading courses and evaluates the results of student learning based on these specifications. In the professional master's degree program, Science Tokyo specifies its evaluation standards and methods for project reports, upon which it bases its project report reviews and final examinations.

Admissions policy

Science Tokyo welcomes students who exhibit the following qualities and capabilities.

Qualities and capabilities expected for prospective students

Required skills (Specialist skills)

Required skills (Liberal arts skills)

Required skills (Communication skills)

Required skills (Applied skills)

Qualities and capabilities expected for prospective students

Bachelor's Degree Program	Intellectual curiosity about science and technology Desire to contribute to society Basic concepts and knowledge of science and technology, and understanding of its effective uses
Master's Degree Program	Fundamental specialist skills Cultural skills Skills necessary to provide logical explanations Ability to learn and think for oneself Willingness to challenge the unknown Understanding of ethical issues
Doctoral Degree Program	Broad specialist skills General intercultural skills Ability to integrate diverse ides Enthusiasm to explore the mysteries of science and technology Ability to engage in practical matters
Professional Master's Degree Program	Fundamental specialist skills in science, technology, and socioeconomic systems Cultural skills Skills necessary to provide logical explanations Ability to learn and think for oneself Willingness to challenge the unknown Understanding of ethical issues

Required skills

Specialist skills

Bachelor's Degree Program	Basic concepts and knowledge of mathematics and science
Master's Degree Program	Fundamental specialist skills
Doctoral Degree Program	Broad specialist skills
Professional Master's Degree Program	Fundamental specialist skills in science, technology, and socioeconomic systems

Liberal arts skills

Bachelor's Degree Program	Basic knowledge of society and language skills
Master's Degree Program	Broad knowledge and language skills necessary to comprehensively grasp matters
Doctoral Degree Program	Broad knowledge and language skills necessary to grasp matters from a comprehensive and international perspective
Professional Master's Degree Program	Broad knowledge and internationally competent language skills necessary to comprehensively grasp maters

Communication skills

Bachelor's Degree Program	Ability to clearly express one's ideas and to understand the thoughts of others
Master's Degree Program	Skills necessary to provide logical explanations Ability to achieve mutual understanding
Doctoral Degree Program	Skills necessary to provide logical explanations, responding to various circumstances Ability to integrate diverse ideas
Professional Master's Degree Program	Skills necessary to provide logical explanations Ability to achieve mutual understanding

Applied skills

Bachelor's Degree Program	Ability to think logically and apply knowledge
Master's Degree Program	Ability to organize and analyze Ability to solve fundamental problems using knowledge, skills, and creativity
Doctoral Degree Program	Enthusiasm to explore the mysteries of science and technology Ability to solve practical problems making full use of broad knowledge, skills, and creativity
Professional Master's Degree Program	Ability to organize and analyze Ability to solve fundamental problems using knowledge, skills, and creativity

Selection Methods

Implements multiple examinations and schedules to secure a broad and diverse array of talented individuals.
Examines potential students using any one of or a combination of scholastic ability examinations, interviews, and examinations of school records to determine whether a candidate possesses the required scholastic abilities and aptitudes.

Contact

Educational Planning Group, Student Division

Email: kyo.kyo@jim.titech.ac.jp

Education policies