Profile of graduates
Master's Program
Attributes upon program completion:
- Expertise and skills in one's field of specialty
- Global communication skills
- Capability to apply fundamental mathematical science and information technologies in one's area of expertise
- Comprehension of research activities conducted in accordance with levels of social, scientific, and technological advancement
Doctoral Program
Attributes upon program completion:
- Sophisticated expertise and skills to identify research topics and to advance one's specialized studies
- A cultured mind and sound ethics for serving as a global leader
- A broad perspective on one's discipline as well as science and engineering in general, and competency to share one's research findings throughout the world
Policy for program completion and awarded degrees
The expected qualities and skills to be acquired through studies for recognition of program completion and awarding of degrees at each department are defined at the school-wide, department-wide, and individual education program levels.
Requirements for program completion and awarded degrees
Requirements for program completion
Master's program
Program completion is recognized for master's students who: enroll in the department for at least the standard program duration of two years (or longer for any authorized extended enrollment); complete courses and earn credits with a GPA (grade point average) of 2.0 or greater as required by the student's program for the intended master's degree; receive necessary research guidance; and pass a thesis review or a review of research findings from a specified assignment and the final examinations.
- The program may be completed in a shorter period in the case of an outstanding achievement after at least one year of enrollment.
- Any necessary research guidance may be sought from other graduate schools, institutes, or similar places of learning for a period of up to one year.
Doctoral Program
Program completion is recognized for doctoral students who: enroll in the department for at least the standard program duration of three years (or longer for any authorized extended enrollment); complete courses and earn credits with a GPA (grade point average) of 2.0 or greater as required by the student's program for the intended doctoral degree; receive necessary research guidance; and pass a doctoral thesis review and final examinations.
- The program may be completed in a shorter period in the case of an outstanding achievement after at least one year of enrollment.
Awarding of degrees
A master's or doctoral degree is awarded upon the successful completion of the program. The relevant majors are included in the names of master's or doctoral degrees, as follows:
- Department of Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science and Ocean Engineering: Master of Engineering / Doctor of Engineering
- Department of Chemistry and Life Science: Master of Engineering / Master of Science / Doctor of Engineering / Doctor of Science
- Department of Mathematics, Physics, Electrical Engineering and Computer Science: Master of Engineering / Master of Science / Doctor of Engineering / Doctor of Science
Learning outcome goals
- Capability to inherit and advance core manufacturing technologies
- Adaptability to the foreseen future of manufacturing (e.g., Industry 4.0, Society 5.0, and IoT)
- Qualities and skills for facilitating international operations pursued in manufacturing, information and communication, and other industries
