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Profile of graduates

School-wide graduate profile

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

Department-wide graduate profile

Today's material civilization is built upon comprehensive and advanced science and technology for developing and applying functional materials based on creative natural science.
The important keys for the sustainable development of such a civilization include the continuous exploration of superior substances and materials, the construction of good production systems, and the understanding and application of life phenomena.
To achieve this, a comprehensive system must be built beyond the conventional academic framework of chemistry to incorporate mathematics and information science.
This department focuses on chemistry and life science and produces internationally minded professionals who can respond to evolving science and technology with their basic competency and comprehensive skills to address a wide range of issues related to the pursuit of the truth of nature, manufacturing, energy, and life by applying principles and their knowledge.

Policy for program completion and awarded degree

The expected qualities and skills to be acquired through studies for recognition of program completion and awarding of degrees at the department are defined at the school-wide, department-wide, and individual education program levels.

School-wide 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

Department-wide learning outcome goals

Based on core studies in chemistry and life science, the department helps students to cultivate the following qualities and skills to address a broad range of challenges involving the natural sciences, manufacturing, energy, and life.

• General foundation and overall ability to apply principles and information to address challenges comprehensively
• Global leadership in technological advancement informed by a broad vision
• Overall fluency and applied skills in mathematics, information science, and other disciplines beyond the realm of chemistry

The following learning goals have been set for the respective programs (TED, PED, and PSD) and intended degrees (engineering or science):

TED Program: Master of Engineering degree

Scientific acumen with an interdisciplinary foundation stretching across chemistry and life science combined with applied skills in engineering cultivated through Specialized courses and Research guidance courses to play leading roles as engineers and researchers in engineering

PED Program: Master of Engineering degree

Scientific acumen with an interdisciplinary foundation stretching across chemistry and life science combined with practical skills in engineering cultivated through studio and module courses to play leading roles as pragmatic engineers and researchers

PSD Program: Master of Science degree

Scientific acumen with applied skills cultivated through interdisciplinary study stretching across chemistry and life science combined with foundational scientific skills cultivated through Specialized courses and Research guidance courses on science to play leading roles in the development of science-intensive industries

Requirements for program completion and awarded degrees

Requirements for program completion

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.

Courses and number of credits required for Master of Engineering degrees under the TED Program

Program completion: 30 credits or more

School-wide core courses

• A total of at least six credits from Information course group, Science course group, Engineering course group and Professional course group, including at least two credits from Information course group and at least two credits from Engineering course group

Department-wide major courses

• A total of at least four credits from Information course group, Science course group, and Engineering course group, including at least two credits from the third course group

Specialized courses

• At least ten credits from Specialized courses specified according to one's specialization, including at least four credits from Research guidance courses provided toward the intended degree

Courses and number of credits required for Master of Engineering degrees under the PED Program

Program completion: 30 credits or more

School-wide core courses

• A total of at least six credits from Information course group, Science course group, Engineering course group and Professional course group, including at least two credits from Information course group and at least two credits from “Multi-disciplinary Problem Based Learning in the Graduate School of Engineering Science” of Professional course group

Specialized modules

• Completion of at least four modules (completion of a module requires at least four credits from Studio courses and at least two credits from the course group constituting that module)

Courses and number of credits required for Master of Science degrees under the PSD Program

Program completion: 30 credits or more

School-wide core courses

• A total of at least six credits from Information course group, Science course group, Engineering course group and Professional course group, including at least two credits from Information course group and at least two credits from “Multi-disciplinary Problem Based Learning in the Graduate School of Engineering Science” of Professional course group

Department-wide major courses

• A total of at least four credits from Information course group, Science course group, Engineering course group and Professional course group, including at least two credits from Science course group

Specialized modules

• At least ten credits from Specialized courses specified according to one's specialization, including at least four credits from Research guidance courses provided toward the intended degree

Evaluation standards for academic thesis

Master of Engineering degrees under the TED Program and Master of Science degrees under the PSD Program

1. The research project is appropriate and meaningful according to scientific and technological standards in the area of specialization;
2. The methodology for the research project is appropriate and meaningful according to scientific and technological standards in the area of specialization; and
3. The master's thesis is structured and written in a logical and original manner and produces significant results in academic or engineering terms.

Evaluation standards for portfolios

For Master of Engineering degrees under the PED Program, each portfolio of research findings from a specified assignment is evaluated according to the following criteria:

• Appropriate choice of theme and studio agenda;
• Results of the research make a significant academic or practical contribution;
• Results are acknowledged to have a high level of accomplishment and are reliable;
• The structure and expressions used in the portfolio are appropriate;
• Adequacy of literature; and
• Consistent logical structure.

Awarding of degrees

A Master of Engineering degree or a Master of Science degree is awarded upon the successful completion of a master's program of the department.