Faculty of Policy Informatics
Nurturing people who can formulate better policies for the various issues confronting our society today
The Faculty of Policy Informatics aims to nurture people who can come up with ideas for solving the various problems arising from drastic changes in society and the environment. In all four courses, the students learn to adapt to today's changing environment, persevere in seeking solutions to problems, and propose practical policies.
The practical approach to problem-solving practiced by the Faculty of Policy Informatics was chosen as a significant learning method for two consecutive years by the Ministry of Culture, Sports, Science & Technology, as "Gendai GP (Contemporary Good Practice)" in 2004 and as "Tokushoku GP (Specific Good Practice)" in 2005.
Policy Management Course |
To nurture social-awareness in future public servants and policy makers in private enterprises
Professionals with a "policy mind" who can perceive problems and work towards solving them are needed in all fields, from local governments to the central government, international organizations and other public organizations, global companies and other private enterprises, as well as non-profit organizations.
In order to satisfy the needs of the society, the Policy Management Course defines “policy management” as the process of designing and realizing a better society and endeavors to provide students with a wide range of knowledge and nurture their ability to find solutions to issues by looking at them from various perspectives.
| Placing importance on field work | Studying Business Strategies | Preparing students for civil service exams |
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Core Subjects
Process of Policy-Making
Non-Profit Organizations
Theory of Political Organizations
Policy-Making in Local Communities
Community Organizations
Introduction to Administrative Systems
Laws Related to Administrative Systems
Public Economics
Social Management
International Organizations
Japanese Economy
Policy Analysis and Evaluation
Management Policy
Enterprise Evaluation
Public Economics
Corporate Governance
Analysis of Social-Economic Systems
Financial Systems
Marketing
Business Ethics
Management Strategies
Global Economics
Environmental Studies Course |
Through real-life experience of environmental issues, this Course nurtures people who can contribute to the improvement of the global environment
Today, when the depletion of global resources is becoming a serious issue, our world needs environmentally-conscious people who can carry out social activities from the viewpoint of environmental protection. Project development and information disclosure with “environment” as the key word are sought in various fields such as sales, accounting, personnel, general affairs, planning, and public relations.
In the Environmental Studies Course, students acquire the basic knowledge needed in dealing with various social problems, analytical skills based on concrete examples, and the ability to propose solutions to these problems.
| Obtaining ISO14001 | Engaging in environmental activities | Open forums by well-known speakers |
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Core Subjects
Environmental Economics
Environmental Education
Global Warming Basics
Environmental Policies
Urban Environmental Planning
Environmental Management Seminar
Environmental Impact Assessment
Lifestyle Issues
Environmental Fieldwork
Information Technology for Social Infrastructure Course |
Acquiring state-of-the-art information technology (IT) to make a career in an IT society
The Internet and other IT network infrastructure form an important foundation of our society today. The Information Technology for Social Infrastructure Course allows students to study those networks and applications, from the basics to the applications.
The Information Technology for Social Infrastructure Course nurtures people with the knowledge, the skill, and the power needed to operate information systems in a variety of areas such as administration, economics and financial business, transportation, lifestyle and culture, environment, education, and broadcasting.
| Top-class IT environment among Japanese universities | Website creation project for e-business | Internet broadcasting produced by students |
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Core Subjects
Web Basics
Information Ethics
Creating Websites with Animation
Mass Media Regulations
Object-Oriented Information Systems Design
Media Industries
Interface Design
Information and Society
Programming
Organizational Information Systems
Numbers and Logic
Network Management
Computer Architecture
Computer System Management
Database Technology
Network Design
Culture, Arts, and Media Course |
Use the power of expression to work in the media or as a creator
"Sending out messages to influence society"---People who can make use of their power of imagination and communication skills to contribute to society and organizations will become more and more important in our increasingly complex society.
We nurture creators of visual arts, music and various genres and people who can produce artistic and cultural events to contribute to the development of the region.
| Digital studio with professional-quality equipment | Producing art and culture | Creating works of art |
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Core Subjects
Dessin Practice
Methods of Expression Using MIDI
Sound Design
Music Composition
Video Making Practice
Theory of Sound Design for Visual Arts
Scenario Writing
3G Computer Graphics
Web Animation
Literary Expression
English Expression
Criticism Theories
Cultural Policy Studies
Art and Practice of Event Production
Visual Production Methods
Study of Expressions in the Media
History of Art
History of Music
Motion Picture Theory
Contemporary Art Studies
Arts and Creation
Theories of Literary Expression
Performing Arts Studies
Mass Media Studies
Media and Culture
Information and Society
Counseling Theory
Cultural Policy Studies
Introduction to Cultural Anthropology