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Department of Mathematics, Physics, Electrical Engineering and Computer Science (Master's Program)

  1. Educational system and curriculum framework
  2. Curriculum and grading criteria
  3. Policy for study guidance offered from admission to completion of program

Educational system and curriculum framework

Policy for curriculum development

Coursework for master's programs at the department is organized into the school-wide core courses, department-wide major courses, and specialized courses. Research guidance is systematically planned and structured by the school, department, and each master's program.
The curriculum is developed so that students acquire expertise and advanced skills in one's major field of study and build a solid foundation in related fields.
Courses are grouped into those intended for information course group, science course group, engineering course group, and professional course group, and these courses are distributed across students' years in the program.

TED Program: Master of Engineering degree, PSD Program: Master of Science, and Science Degree Program: Master of Science

First year
  • Assignment of an academic advisor to each student and research topic determination
  • Development of an annual course registration plan under the guidance of the academic advisor
  • Development of an annual research plan under the guidance of the academic advisor
  • Completion of courses
  • Research guidance by the academic supervisor through seminars and exercises according to the student's selected discipline
  • Conducting of research
  • Midterm presentation on the research plan and findings
Second year
  • Development of an annual course registration plan under the guidance of the academic advisor
  • Development of an annual research plan under the guidance of the academic advisor
  • Completion of courses
  • Research guidance by the academic supervisor through seminars and exercises according to the student's selected discipline
  • Conducting of research
  • Midterm presentation on the research plan and findings
  • Preparation of the master's thesis under the guidance of the academic advisor
Program completion

PED Program: Master of Engineering degree

First year
  • Assignment of an academic advisor to each student and specialized module determination
  • Development of an annual course registration plan under the guidance of the academic advisor and the module manager
  • Preparation of a study agenda and implementation plans under the guidance of the academic advisor and studio instructors
  • Completion of courses
  • Research guidance by the academic advisor and studio instructors
  • Presentation of the studio agenda and activity plan, and midterm presentation session
  • Preparation and submission of studio deliverables
Second year
  • Assignment of an academic advisor to each student and specialized module determination
  • Development of an annual course registration plan under the guidance of the academic advisor and the module manager
  • Preparation of a study agenda and implementation plans under the guidance of the academic advisor and studio instructors
  • Completion of courses
  • Research guidance by the academic advisor and studio instructors
  • Presentation of the studio agenda and activity plan, and midterm presentation session
  • Preparation and submission of studio deliverables
Program completion

Policy for research guidance planning

Curriculum and grading criteria

Curriculum policy

The curriculum of the department is implemented at the school-wide, department-wide, and individual education program levels as follows in accordance with the curriculum organization policy, while realizing globally competitive and quality-assured graduate education.
Today's information and communication technologies can only be advanced through innovation pursued in a mutually complementary manner across various disciplines. Interdisciplinary, integrated studies are vital to achieve further paradigm shifts and innovation. Such studies must be conducted across a wide array of disciplines, such as mathematical science, physics, electrical engineering, electronics, communication engineering, information engineering, health information engineering, and applied physics. The department offers the TED and PED Programs for Master of Engineering degrees as well as the PSD and Science Degree Programs for Master of Science degrees. These programs enable students to build a foundation in mathematical science as well as information and communication engineering; to deepen their expertise in accordance with their disciplines and intended degrees (in science or engineering); and to apply this knowledge in a complementary manner. More specifically, the TED Program (Master of Engineering degree) fosters engineers and researchers with advanced expertise in engineering, whereas the PED Program (Master of Engineering degree) fosters pragmatic engineers and researchers. Both cultivate scientific knowledge and logical thinking through specified courses in science studies while building on extensive studies in electronics as well as electrical, communication, and information engineering. The PSD Program (Master of Science degree) adopts a new educational concept to cultivate expertise and skills in mathematical science, modern physics, and cutting-edge physics as well as to build up presentation, communication, and discussion skills through courses in the engineering course group and professional course group. The Science Degree Program (Master of Science degree) helps students to build up their expertise in mathematical science as well as logical thinking and the expressive faculties while enabling them to apply their expertise and drive the advance of related fields. All programs commonly require the completion of courses in information course group in order to enable students to effectively employ information technology in their fields of specialty.

The TED Program (Master of Engineering degree) offers a wide selection of specialized lecture courses across a broad range of fields in electronics as well as electrical, communication, and information engineering, which can be selected by students depending on their intended specializations. Its curriculum also includes the science course group to cultivate scientific knowledge for serving as highly professional engineers and researchers. Research guidance for master's studies is provided through seminars in electronics as well as seminars in electrical and information engineering.

The PED Program (Master of Engineering degree) offers modules both in and across the fields of electronics as well as electrical, communication, and information engineering, which can be selected by students depending on their intended specializations. The curriculum's courses in mathematics and information studies are intended to foster professional engineers with practical skills and foundational knowledge. Each module consists of studio courses for research guidance and lecture courses that correspond to the modules.

The PSD Program (Master of Science degree) offers a wealth of specialized lecture courses across the diverse fields of modern physics and cutting-edge physics that satisfy students' scientific curiosity and build up their expertise. The curriculum includes courses in the engineering course group and professional course group to enable aspiring engineers and researchers to serve as highly specialized professionals. Research guidance for master's studies is provided through exercises in physical engineering, which are intended to develop research and problem-solving skills in conjunction with other exercises in physics under the PSD Program.

The Science Degree Program (Master of Science degree) offers a broad range of specialized lecture courses in mathematical science. The curriculum is designed to foster highly professional engineers, researchers, and educators with foundational knowledge of their respective disciplines of mathematical science, the ability to apply such knowledge, and a broad perspective informed by related fields.

Exceptions for education

The graduate school grants the following exceptions for master's studies pursued by working professionals and other students with special needs—for instance, regarding classes and research guidance provided in the evening or at other times, or during other periods.

Grading standards

A range of factors are taken into account in determining grades for courses using the grading methods stated in the Web Syllabus. University-wide grading standards apply based on the university's course designing and grading guideline. Grades are expressed in terms of five levels— S, A, B, C, and F—and grade points (GP) are awarded for grades achieved in each course. However, where it is difficult to express grades in terms of five levels, course grades are expressed as Pass or Fail and GP are not awarded.

As part of its grading standards, course rubrics are prepared as indicators for assessing learning outcomes; these clearly indicate in matrix format the content to be studied and the levels to be attained by students.

Grades Grading standards GP Scores
S Level exceeding advanced goal attained 4.5 100-90
A Advanced goal attained 4.0 89-80
B Level between standard goal and advanced goal attained 3.0 79-70
C Standard goal attained 2.0 69-60
F Standard goal not attained 0 59-0
Grading standards
  1. The advanced goal indicates all content covered in the course (the aims of the course). Mastering more advanced content requires independent study; if the advanced goal is exceeded, an S grade is awarded.
  2. The standard goal indicates the minimum content to be mastered by students taking a course; if the standard goal is attained, a C grade is awarded, indicating a level of attainment requiring further study.

Policy for study guidance offered from admission to completion of program

Study guidance policy

Adequate study guidance in the department is provided at the school-wide, department-wide, and individual program levels as follows based on the various needs of students and the effectiveness of the relevant assistance.

TED Program: Master of Engineering degree, PSD Program: Master of Science, and Science Degree Program: Master of Science

First year
  • Assignment of an academic advisor to each student and research topic determination
  • Development of an annual course registration plan under the guidance of the academic advisor
  • Development of an annual research plan under the guidance of the academic advisor
  • Completion of courses
  • Research guidance by the academic supervisor through seminars and exercises according to the student's selected discipline
  • Conducting of research
  • Midterm presentation on the research plan and findings
Second year
  • Development of an annual course registration plan under the guidance of the academic advisor
  • Development of an annual research plan under the guidance of the academic advisor
  • Completion of courses
  • Research guidance by the academic supervisor through seminars and exercises according to the student's selected discipline
  • Conducting of research
  • Midterm presentation on the research plan and findings
  • Preparation of the master's thesis under the guidance of the academic advisor
Program completion

PED Program: Master of Engineering degree

First year
  • Assignment of an academic advisor to each student and specialized module determination
  • Development of an annual course registration plan under the guidance of the academic advisor and the module manager
  • Preparation of a study agenda and implementation plans under the guidance of the academic advisor and studio instructors
  • Completion of courses
  • Research guidance by the academic advisor and studio instructors
  • Presentation of the studio agenda and activity plan, and midterm presentation session
  • Preparation and submission of studio deliverables
Second year
  • Assignment of an academic advisor to each student and specialized module determination
  • Development of an annual course registration plan under the guidance of the academic advisor and the module manager
  • Preparation of a study agenda and implementation plans under the guidance of the academic advisor and studio instructors
  • Completion of courses
  • Research guidance by the academic advisor and studio instructors
  • Presentation of the studio agenda and activity plan, and midterm presentation session
  • Preparation and submission of studio deliverables
Program completion

Extended enrollment

Students with professional duties or other special circumstances may be granted extended enrollment status after application to enable them to complete their studies planned over a certain period beyond the standard duration for completing the master's program (two years).