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Course Description

Concentrations

This is a group of courses that allow students to select a specific area of ICT-related knowledge and deepen their knowledge in that area.Courses are grouped by field in order to acquire specialized and broad knowledge.

ERP

Students will learn about information management related to people, goods, and money handled by enterprises, as well as basic information systems for supporting managerial decision-making.

Fundamentals of Database Technology

Students will learn the basics of databases, as well as their use in various corporate operations, and will learn about techniques of data definitions and data control

Statistics for IT

In today's information-oriented society, statistics is important for analyzing and considering causal relationships in society and economy using various data available.In this course, students will learn the basic knowledge and skills necessary for statistical analysis by explaining the basic concepts and methods of statistics and using specific examples.

Fundamental Mathematics for Applied Informatics

In this course, students will learn how to think logically through mathematics, which will lead to information science for the coming age of artificial intelligence.Starting with the basics, useful tools will be explained.

Web Programming I/II

Web Programming 1 provides a general exploration of web design using the latest markup languages, HTML5 and CSS3, as well as how to make a simple animation. Web Programming 2 teaches how to program a dynamic Web page using JavaScript.

Enterprise System

Students will learn about the objectives of corporate activities and the role of main operations in accomplishing these objectives. Students will understand what kinds of information occur in main operations and how this information has become systematized. This is the prerequisite knowledge to learning about the ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) system.

Business Integration and e-Business

Through SAP's ERP system, students will learn how to integrate business operations (e-business) to gain a competitive advantage by understanding the corporate structure and business mechanisms and making full use of the latest IT (ICT).

International Accounting

Due to the vast increase in international business, the demand for international accountants grows rapidly. In this course, students will learn how to distinguish between IFRS and Japanese accounting standards, and develop global human resources with international accounting knowledge.

Financial Accounting System Development I/II

Students will develop a financial accounting system used for an ERP system. In the practical training, students will use the FI module of SAP's ERP system to handle basic settings of the financial accounting system, voucher processing, payment/reminder processing, closing of accounts, financial accounting reports, and fixed asset management.

Sales and Distribution System Development I/II

Students will develop a sales and distribution system used for an ERP system. In this course, we will use the SD module of SAP's ERP system to handle the basic setup of the sales and logistics system and the processing from order receipt to payment.

Development of Production Control System

To understand the outline and functions of the production management system used in the ERP system, and to develop a system using the PP module of SAP's ERP system through practical training.Students learn the setting of master data (material master, bill of materials, work center, operation), use material resource planning to plan components, create production orders or process orders.

Material Management System Development

Students will develop a material management system used for an ERP system. In this course, we will use the MM module of SAP's ERP system to handle the basic setup of a purchasing and inventory system, and the processes from purchasing to receiving and inventory management.

Human Resource Management System Development

Students will develop a human resource management system used for an ERP system. In the practice, we will use the HR module of SAP ERP system to handle the process and configuration of HR management system.

ERP Business Application Development

To customize various modules in ERP system for a specific company to meet its business requirements, a wide range of add-on (additional functions) development is necessary, such as data output, creating reports, etc. In this course, students will learn the basic syntax and database operations of the ABAP language, which is used for add-on development in SAP's ERP system.

Advanced Topics in ERP Consultation

In this course, students will acquire the knowledge and skills necessary to become ERP consultants by discovering problems in the real world, clarifying them as issues, and creating mock proposals to solve them.

Object-Oriented Programming

Using Java, the most commonly used object-oriented programming language, students learn through practice how concepts specific to object-oriented programming, such as encapsulation, inheritance and polymorphism, are incorporated into program code. The course also touches on methods of object-oriented implementation of database and Web service systems using Java.

Business Data Analytics

Students learn how to analyze business information stored in the cloud and database and make effective decisions.

Fundamentals of Database Technology

Students will learn the basics of databases, as well as their use in various corporate operations, and will learn about techniques of data definitions and data control

Statistics for IT

In today's information-oriented society, statistics is important for analyzing and considering causal relationships in society and economy using various data available.In this course, students will learn the basic knowledge and skills necessary for statistical analysis by explaining the basic concepts and methods of statistics and using specific examples.

Fundamental Mathematics for Applied Informatics

In this course, students will learn how to think logically through mathematics, which will lead to information science for the coming age of artificial intelligence.Starting with the basics, useful tools will be explained.

Data Science

Data science skills are the ability to understand and use information science knowledge, such as information processing, statistics, and programming.The course will begin with an introduction to the R language, which is attracting attention as a tool for learning data science, followed by practical training in various methods necessary for statistical analysis and multivariate analysis, such as classification, regression, and testing.

Qualitative Data: Analysis and Transformation

Qualitative data are data that cannot be directly quantified, such as responses in the comments section of a questionnaire. This course teaches methods for converting such raw qualitative data into forms amenable to quantitative analysis.

Exploratory data analysis and visualization

Students in this course learn ways of organizing vast quantities of data gathered for analysis into visualized forms such as graphs, so that characteristics and trends contained in the data can be rendered visible and easily understood.

Computer Organization Theory

Students will acquire the basic knowledge required in order to construct and manage information systems, web business technology and the hardware and software of computer systems, which is the foundation of web system development.

Web Programming I/II

Web Programming 1 provides a general exploration of web design using the latest markup languages, HTML5 and CSS3, as well as how to make a simple animation. Web Programming 2 teaches how to program a dynamic Web page using JavaScript.

Mathematics for Artificial Intelligence

In this course, students will learn the basic mathematical concepts, mathematical methods and functions, model implementation methods and learning algorithms, coding in Python, learning rules for linear regression, value classification, multi-level classification, etc., and error back propagation methods, which are essential for understanding deep learning algorithms.

AI Software Applications I/II

In the first part of the course, we will use the Python library to run various methods of machine learning and gain a general understanding of the methods.In the second part of the course, we will use the Python language to implement and run the important parts of the neural network, and compare the results with those obtained from the Python library to understand the internal processing.We will also run a convolution neural network using the Python language library to get a general understanding of the method.

Computer Programming (Python)

The Python programming language is characterized by a wide variety of libraries suitable for artificial intelligence processing.In this course, students will learn the grammar of the Python language and acquire the skills necessary for programming in the Python language.

Introduction to Web Business

Students will examine various case examples and learn about business models from the perspective of web businesses so that they may acquire the technical skills necessary for the construction and management of a web information system necessary to web business.

Theories of Data Mining

Decision-making, through BI (Business Intelligence) based on large amounts of data, in corporate management of recent years is growing in importance. Students will understand the various techniques to data mining, the core methodology to BI, and learn the theory required to make use of those techniques.

Machine Learning

In this course, we will introduce the learning mechanism and algorithms for each of the basic machine learning techniques: concept learning, evolutionary computation, three-layer neural networks, and deep learning, and deepen the understanding by reading and understanding simple demonstration programs in C or Java.

Database Specific Lecture

Students will acquire various techniques—from basic database theory to actual database use—required to construct a high quality, high-performance database system required for an effective web business, through hands-on experience.

Environmental Information System

This module will examine cases of environmental problems, and explore the various data-processing techniques and systems involved in the effective use of that information.

Design Thinking

Design thinking is a way of thinking that aims at creative problem solving, and its methods can be applied to the design of technologies and environments.In particular, this course will focus on human-centered design and introduce the theory and methodology of design thinking.

Internet Business Strategies And Marketing

One must understand consumer behavior on the Internet to manage an Internet business. Through considering case examples of the applications of e-marketing in various fields and real-world models, students will think about e-marketing methods using new Internet business strategies.

Global Entrepreneurship

Students acquire the knowledge and skills necessary to start a business by themselves in the field of IT business, including ideas and leadership as entrepreneurs, and methods of data analysis and utilization.

Statistics for IT

In today's information-oriented society, statistics is important for analyzing and considering causal relationships in society and economy using various data available.In this course, students will learn the basic knowledge and skills necessary for statistical analysis by explaining the basic concepts and methods of statistics and using specific examples.

Fundamental Mathematics for Applied Informatics

In this course, students will learn how to think logically through mathematics, which will lead to information science for the coming age of artificial intelligence.Starting with the basics, useful tools will be explained.

Web Programming I

Learn how to design web pages and create simple animations using HTML5 and CSS3, the latest web description languages.

Leading Meaningfully for Sustainable Growth

A wide range of frameworks for discerning the significance in work and enabling the sustainable growth of an enterprise are the subjects of this course. By applying these frameworks to real school activities and duties, and planning and executing strategies for sustainable growth, students learn how to turn themselves and their organizations into significant actors.

Organizational Behavior

As the culturally diverse and multinational workplace environment continues to advance in recent years, it will become important to understand the behavior of organizations and their constituents, as well as the kinds of interplay between them. In this course, students will gain new insights to deeply understand themselves, others, and the organization, and to enhance their effectiveness.

Advanced Topics in Information Ethics

There is an immense amount of information on the Internet and an individual can easily communicate information in our current era. Students will learn the theory needed to consider the ethical problems specific to an information society that any advanced IT professional should know. Students will also learn the practicalities of applicable cases and specific security protocols, such as with copyright law and laws on the protection of personal information.

Brand Design and Business Management

After gaining a grasp of brand design and management theory, students study strategies for enhancing the strength of their company’s brand, through brand marketing and brand management. Case studies from familiar corporate brands are researched, so that students acquire skills in creating their own brands as entrepreneurs.

Internet Business Strategies And Marketing

One must understand consumer behavior on the Internet to manage an Internet business. Through considering case examples of the applications of e-marketing in various fields and real-world models, students will think about e-marketing methods using new Internet business strategies.

e-Commerce Tools

Students will understand the mechanisms, models, technological points of caution, and the social significance of e-commerce on the Internet, and will learn the techniques required for these, as well as construction strategies, design techniques, applications and management techniques of websites.

Global Entrepreneurship and Business Models

Students will learn the process involved from making new ideas into a reality and starting up new IT businesses, and will acquire knowledge on the development, planning, marketing and contents necessary for such a startup. They will also learn the project management involved in the preparations for this.

IT Business Negotiation

Negotiation is a necessary and crucial component of business. In this course, we will cover negotiation case studies specific to IT business, and students will learn negotiation techniques in IT business through role-play, beginning with the basics.

Game Theory and Negotiation Techniques

This course is an overview of the main topics in game theory as well as negotiating strategy. Students will learn the basic representations of conflicts, solution concepts, and solution methods, and how to apply them to other fields.Both cooperative and non-cooperative game approaches are explored.

Introduction to Web Business

Students will examine various case examples and learn about business models from the perspective of web businesses so that they may acquire the technical skills necessary for the construction and management of a web information system necessary to web business.

Business Economics I / II

Students of these modules study microeconomics in part I and macroeconomics in part II, learning the basic theory in each. In part I, students consider the supply/demand relationship between producers and consumers and their links to market mechanisms. In part II, students learn methods of analyzing key economic variables such as production, consumption and employment on the national level.

Intellectual Property Law

Knowledge of intellectual property rights is indispensable to anyone in the field of IT. This module explains what intellectual property rights are, and provides commentary on the protection of intellectual property rights in IT by giving specific examples, such as legal precedents.

Advanced topics in Business Administration

Learn basic knowledge of management and a wide range of basic theories that are a common language in business, aiming to integrate and think as a whole.The students will cultivate comprehensive judgment abilities on complex problems faced in practical situations as a businessperson.

Current Issues in IT Industry

Students will grasp the realities of the IT industry while also understanding the changes of external environments, such as with cloud computing. Students will cultivate practical abilities on how to prepare a corporate internal environment as a group of people.

Design Thinking

Design thinking is a way of thinking that aims at creative problem solving, and its methods can be applied to the design of technologies and environments.In particular, this course will focus on human-centered design and introduce the theory and methodology of design thinking.

Practical Cloud Computing

Students will be introduced to various solutions that are currently available with cloud computing. Students will debate the cost cutting, merits of Cloud Computing in corporations and organizations, from a perspective on optimization of strategy, planning and social media.

Rules for New Business

Even if a company invents an excellent business model based on new technology, the "rules" are deeply involved in realizing that model and growing the company.In this course, we will study the relationship between business success and rules by examining, based on actual examples, how to deal with rules in order to grow companies with new business models.

Project Management

Students of this course come to understand the items that must be managed to draft a business plan in an online environment and bring a business to fruition. Through real examples and case studies, students engage in practical study of project management methods and the use of a variety of tools.

Global Human Resource Development Theory

This course explores and deepens understanding of a wide range of topics for the purpose of training an international workforce. In this course, students will learn and understand the demand for human resources in inbound tourism and their development by analyzing case studies.

Web Systems Development

Students will learn how to plan and create websites that are linked to databases and cloud services, and how to create web applications for PCs and smart phones.

Fundamentals of Database Technology

Students will learn the basics of databases, as well as their use in various corporate operations, and will learn about techniques of data definitions and data control

Statistics for IT

In today's information-oriented society, statistics is important for analyzing and considering causal relationships in society and economy using various data available.In this course, students will learn the basic knowledge and skills necessary for statistical analysis by explaining the basic concepts and methods of statistics and using specific examples.

Computer Programming (Python)

The Python programming language is characterized by a wide variety of libraries suitable for artificial intelligence processing.In this course, students will learn the grammar of the Python language and acquire the skills necessary for programming in the Python language.

Fundamental Mathematics for Applied Informatics

In this course, students will learn how to think logically through mathematics, which will lead to information science for the coming age of artificial intelligence.Starting with the basics, useful tools will be explained.

Web Programming I/II

Web Programming 1 provides a general exploration of web design using the latest markup languages, HTML5 and CSS3, as well as how to make a simple animation. Web Programming 2 teaches how to program a dynamic Web page using JavaScript.

AI Software Applications I

Using the Python language library, which is necessary for artificial intelligence programming, perform various machine learning methods and gain a general understanding of the methods.

Overview Of Information Networks

Students acquire the basic knowledge of networks required to configure and make use of Web-based information systems. Information and technology up to the levels of network architecture and the TCP layer are explored. Students acquire a basic knowledge of information networks.

Overview of Web Technology

Students will learn the concepts of client/server architecture and multi-tier architecture, and acquire the basics of hardware, system software and middleware. Additionally, students will learn about telecommunication technology, web server management and security.

Web service construction technique

Students will acquire the latest advanced web programming techniques so that they may gain knowledge of models and the technology involved in next-generation software systems and web services.

Web Programming III

This module teaches students how to create a dynamic website using PHP, currently the most widely used language for Web programming. Students will design and implement advanced applications linked to JavaScript and databases (SQL), among others.

Object-Oriented Programming

Using Java, the most commonly used object-oriented programming language, students learn through practice how concepts specific to object-oriented programming, such as encapsulation, inheritance and polymorphism, are incorporated into program code. The course also touches on methods of object-oriented implementation of database and Web service systems using Java.

Object-Oriented System Design

Students will acquire software development and programming technical skills for developing web applications. They will understand the object-oriented paradigm, learn the skills required for systems analysis and design, and aim to develop an efficient, high-quality system.

Introduction to Web Business

Students will examine various case examples and learn about business models from the perspective of web businesses so that they may acquire the technical skills necessary for the construction and management of a web information system necessary to web business.

Database Specific Lecture

Students will acquire various techniques—from basic database theory to actual database use—required to construct a high quality, high-performance database system required for an effective web business, through hands-on experience.

Computer Organization Theory

Students will acquire the basic knowledge required in order to construct and manage information systems, web business technology and the hardware and software of computer systems, which is the foundation of web system development.

Software Engineering

Students will learn the various techniques to design, implement, test and maintenance software products. They will also evaluate the totality of software resources, and discuss the knowledge required to achieve a truly effective information system, chiefly from a theoretical and methodological standpoint. The latest topics will also be explored as they arise.

Design Thinking

Design thinking is a way of thinking that aims at creative problem solving, and its methods can be applied to the design of technologies and environments.In particular, this course will focus on human-centered design and introduce the theory and methodology of design thinking.

Mobile Application Development

In this course, we will develop applications on Android, a popular OS for smartphones, using the Java programming language.For this purpose, learn the basics of Java, Android API, Android design patterns and frameworks.

Network Administration

Students will learn how to configure networks according to their objectives, cloud computing, security management, and introduction and development of various server/client systems.

Fundamentals of Database Technology

Students will learn the basics of databases, as well as their use in various corporate operations, and will learn about techniques of data definitions and data control

Statistics for IT

In today's information-oriented society, statistics is important for analyzing and considering causal relationships in society and economy using various data available.In this course, students will learn the basic knowledge and skills necessary for statistical analysis by explaining the basic concepts and methods of statistics and using specific examples.

Fundamental Mathematics for Applied Informatics

In this course, students will learn how to think logically through mathematics, which will lead to information science for the coming age of artificial intelligence.Starting with the basics, useful tools will be explained.

Web Programming I

Learn how to design web pages and create simple animations using HTML5 and CSS3, the latest web description languages.

Computer Organization Theory

Students will acquire the basic knowledge required in order to construct and manage information systems, web business technology and the hardware and software of computer systems, which is the foundation of web system development.

Computer Programming (Python)

The Python programming language is characterized by a wide variety of libraries suitable for artificial intelligence processing.In this course, students will learn the grammar of the Python language and acquire the skills necessary for programming in the Python language.

Overview Of Information Networks

Students acquire the basic knowledge of networks required to configure and make use of Web-based information systems. Information and technology up to the levels of network architecture and the TCP layer are explored. Students acquire a basic knowledge of information networks.

AI Software Applications I

Using the Python language library, which is necessary for artificial intelligence programming, perform various machine learning methods and gain a general understanding of the methods.

System Administration

Students learn the basics about address and user allocation, various server protocols and other information necessary when constructing in-house LANs, intranets and other networks used to manage and operate companies. In addition, students practice operating actual network servers, familiarizing themselves with various settings and operations.

Rules for New Business

Even if a company invents an excellent business model based on new technology, the "rules" are deeply involved in realizing that model and growing the company.In this course, we will study the relationship between business success and rules by examining, based on actual examples, how to deal with rules in order to grow companies with new business models.

Cloud Networking and Virtualization

Elemental technologies of cloud services such as Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS)/ Platform as a Service (PaaS), as well as sample applications (such as Google App Engine) are studied in this course. Among the elemental technologies, "virtualization" is an important technology for configuring server resources in the cloud in a flexible manner, so it will be discussed in particular.

IoT and Wireless Networks

Using real case studies, this course examines the Internet of Things (IoT), the paradigms and features it brings to today’s IT-driven society, and its design and implementation. The course also discusses recent technological trends in IoT and touches on issues such as reliability and security.

IoT Application Systems

The IoT is a new form of information service that is realized by connecting things to the Internet.In this course, students will learn about various IoT-applied information systems and their fundamental technologies, as well as the efficiency and security enhancement methods required for system design.We will also learn how to use peripheral modules for prototyping using the Raspberry Pi and Python language.

Information Security

Students will acquire the techniques to construct security—an essential factor in next-generation information systems. Students will understand and analyze the reality of Internet threats, such as illicit activity and computer viruses, and learn the techniques and skills to counter those threats, while considering the strengths and limits of that safety.

Routing and Switching

This course covers the contents of the CCNAv7 Introduction to Network course and the first half of the Switching, Routing, and Wireless Essentials course.Focuses on the practical aspects of setting up and creating information and communication networks, and covers the basics of LAN switching, IPv4 and IPv6 routing, network management, and network security.

Advanced Studies in Networking

This class deals with the construction principles and features of information (communication) networks such as the internet and provides an understanding of the concept of the TCP/IP protocol stack. Network technologies, such as wired and wireless LAN, WAN and MAN; are control technologies, such as routing control, flow control and congestion control; and quality of service (QoS) warranties are all explained in this course.

Overview of Web Technology

Students will learn the concepts of client/server architecture and multi-tier architecture, and acquire the basics of hardware, system software and middleware. Additionally, students will learn about telecommunication technology, web server management and security.

Web service construction technique

Students will acquire the latest advanced web programming techniques so that they may gain knowledge of models and the technology involved in next-generation software systems and web services.

Advanced Routing and Switching

This course covers the contents of the CCNAv7 Switching, Routing, the latter half of Wireless Essentials course and Enterprise Networking, Security, and Automation course.This course is implementation-oriented and focuses on the configuration and creation of information and communication networks, including VLAN routing, STP/Etherchannel, WLAN, switch security, network virtualization, SDN, and network automation.

Advanced Topics in Information Ethics

There is an immense amount of information on the Internet and an individual can easily communicate information in our current era. Students will learn the theory needed to consider the ethical problems specific to an information society that any advanced IT professional should know. Students will also learn the practicalities of applicable cases and specific security protocols, such as with copyright law and laws on the protection of personal information.

IT Manga and Anime

This curriculum teaches students how to use digital tools to plan and produce animated and other visual content, as well as how to incorporate such content into one’s business.

Fundamental Mathematics for Applied Informatics

In this course, students will learn how to think logically through mathematics, which will lead to information science for the coming age of artificial intelligence.Starting with the basics, useful tools will be explained.

Computer Organization Theory

Students will acquire the basic knowledge required in order to construct and manage information systems, web business technology and the hardware and software of computer systems, which is the foundation of web system development.

Animation Drawing Fundamentals A/B

Animations create a host of memorable characters and backgrounds by distorting and exaggerating their features, yet each of these elements is inspired by the world that people see every day. In this course, students will learn how to draw lines for animation, including deformations, based on realistic drawing methods (sketching).

Web Programming I

Learn how to design web pages and create simple animations using HTML5 and CSS3, the latest web description languages.

Special Image Technique

This course introduces the principles and examples of visual special effects used in visual expression, and provides hands-on training on how to use editing software (Adobe Premiere, etc.) to create effective effects when creating works from video footage shot by yourself.

Visual Processing

Students will grasp the essential qualities of image data, which serves as the crucial information interface in networks, as well as techniques for handling such. In addition, students will understand the use of images for effective display of information, as well as 3D image technology and mixed reality technology from the perspective of human interface.

Digital Audio Production

Students will gain basic knowledge of the digitization of audio, and will record their own voice to process. Additionally, they will dub animations and movies, and learn the realities of audio technology for video. Students will also learn the techniques to improve audio as a processed source, such as through enunciation.

Advanced Special Visual Effects

Using post-production software actually used in Hollywood, students will learn the major techniques used in Hollywood films in a hands-on manner.For example, learn to use flame and explosion visual effects, digital compositing, etc. effectively and with an efficient workflow.

Special Topics in Contents Industry

Students will learn about the characteristics of the Japanese contents industry, such as 1) the active fan-base, and the numerous aspiring creators, as well as 2) the support of the market by mature consumers who purchase minor titles and topical magazines in various genres. Students will think about how this is linked to the anime industry.

Digital Animation Production

Students begin by learning traditional techniques for creating basic hand-drawn anime, then trace those shapes to create actual short animated features using a range of software. In this way, students gain a basic grounding in the overall animation production process. The course introduces a wide variety of software so that students can burnish their skills in producing their own animated features.

Scenario Writing and Storyboarding

There are various applicable fields in animation, such as contents that explain matters and transitions to websites. Students will consider from various angles a storyboard and scenario as one design drawing.

Rich Media Content Development

Students will undertake development of contents, such as web advertising and notifications of products and events, aimed at distribution through the Internet. Students will use video editing software and animation editing software etc. We will also discuss user interface and usability, and work on creating contents that are easier to use and more appealing.

Visual Story Telling and Communication

The basic skills of shooting video with a video camera and editing footage with editing software are covered in this course. The course also fosters skills in gathering and organizing information and presenting it in video form. By creating short videos, students learn the characteristics of various methods of expression through video and a variety of styles.

Special Lecture on Animation Planning, Production and Promotion

Students will be introduced to various topics relating to the current state of the Japanese animation industry, including the industry business, technology and production flow, overseas strategies, and the talent that's in demand. The transformation of the industry structure through technological development will also be covered. Additionally, students will consider the various problems related to copyrights, and the strategy of the contents industry due to the spread of the Internet.

Computer Graphics

In this course, students will learn the basic techniques and theories of 3-D computer graphics based on the history of its development, as well as the processing in software, including mathematics and physics.In addition, students will actually create basic works using Autodesk Maya and other software to further deepen their understanding of the theory.

Practical Animation Production

In this course, students will learn about practical issues related to animation production and business, production methods, promotion, and ideas on production from creators, producers, and character designers who have been involved in creating animation for more than 30 years at GAINAX Corporation, which is famous for the animation work "Gurren Lagann. In this omnibus-style course, students will be exposed to practical issues.

Entertainment IT

Students will get on-site experience and comprehensive understanding of how ICT is used throughout the process of stage arts, from concert preparations, to rehearsals and live performances. Additionally, students will deepen their understanding of audio through the lectures on and the hands-on exercises with voice over techniques to put audio to video.

Brand Design and Business Management

After gaining a grasp of brand design and management theory, students study strategies for enhancing the strength of their company’s brand, through brand marketing and brand management. Case studies from familiar corporate brands are researched, so that students acquire skills in creating their own brands as entrepreneurs.

IT Tourism

Students will learn ICT applications in the tourism field, IT in tourism business, information management such as tours and accommodations, and planning and design of tourism contents.

Statistics for IT

In today's information-oriented society, statistics is important for analyzing and considering causal relationships in society and economy using various data available.In this course, students will learn the basic knowledge and skills necessary for statistical analysis by explaining the basic concepts and methods of statistics and using specific examples.

Computer Programming (Python)

The Python programming language is characterized by a wide variety of libraries suitable for artificial intelligence processing.In this course, students will learn the grammar of the Python language and acquire the skills necessary for programming in the Python language.

Fundamental Mathematics for Applied Informatics

In this course, students will learn how to think logically through mathematics, which will lead to information science for the coming age of artificial intelligence.Starting with the basics, useful tools will be explained.

Web Programming I/II

Web Programming 1 provides a general exploration of web design using the latest markup languages, HTML5 and CSS3, as well as how to make a simple animation. Web Programming 2 teaches how to program a dynamic Web page using JavaScript.

Object-Oriented System Design

Students will acquire software development and programming technical skills for developing web applications. They will understand the object-oriented paradigm, learn the skills required for systems analysis and design, and aim to develop an efficient, high-quality system.

Rich Media Content Development

Students will undertake development of contents, such as web advertising and notifications of products and events, aimed at distribution through the Internet. Students will use video editing software and animation editing software etc. We will also discuss user interface and usability, and work on creating contents that are easier to use and more appealing.

Visual Story Telling and Communication

The basic skills of shooting video with a video camera and editing footage with editing software are covered in this course. The course also fosters skills in gathering and organizing information and presenting it in video form. By creating short videos, students learn the characteristics of various methods of expression through video and a variety of styles.

Special Image Technique

This course introduces the principles and examples of visual special effects used in visual expression, and provides hands-on training on how to use editing software (Adobe Premiere, etc.) to create effective effects when creating works from video footage shot by yourself.

Special Lecture on Animation Planning, Production and Promotion

Students will be introduced to various topics relating to the current state of the Japanese animation industry, including the industry business, technology and production flow, overseas strategies, and the talent that's in demand. The transformation of the industry structure through technological development will also be covered. Additionally, students will consider the various problems related to copyrights, and the strategy of the contents industry due to the spread of the Internet.

Data Science

Data science skills are the ability to understand and use information science knowledge, such as information processing, statistics, and programming.The course will begin with an introduction to the R language, which is attracting attention as a tool for learning data science, followed by practical training in various methods necessary for statistical analysis and multivariate analysis, such as classification, regression, and testing.

Business Economics I

This course is designed to provide students with a basic understanding of microeconomics.We will discuss the linkage between the demand/supply relationship between producers and consumers and the market mechanism.

Brand Design and Business Management

After gaining a grasp of brand design and management theory, students study strategies for enhancing the strength of their company’s brand, through brand marketing and brand management. Case studies from familiar corporate brands are researched, so that students acquire skills in creating their own brands as entrepreneurs.

Media Communication

The global need for people who can solve a wide range of social issues through ICT-based communication is mounting steadily. Against that background, students learn how to apply the latest media communication techniques effectively and gain practical knowledge useful in problem-solving.

Project Management

Students of this course come to understand the items that must be managed to draft a business plan in an online environment and bring a business to fruition. Through real examples and case studies, students engage in practical study of project management methods and the use of a variety of tools.

Introduction to Tourism IT

The objective of this course is to understand the perspectives and basic knowledge to learn about tourism IT.In addition to introducing advanced case studies from around the world on the nature of tourism and its internconnectedness with IT, the course examines the unique characteristics of tourism that applies ICT. A wide range of approaches, including group discussion, are used to impart knowledge of ICT as it is used in the tourism field.

Introduction to the Tourism Business

Students gain a basic understanding of the tourism business and tourism information. Through case studies in handling tourism information, students learn how to apply basic knowledge of tourism marketing in areas such as product development and promotion and consider related issues. In addition, students will learn about the latest case studies of inbound tourism and tourism area revitalization, and acquire knowledge for solving issues.

Understanding the Japanese Society

Learn what makes Japanese society work, and what behaviors, attitudes, and ways of thinking.Students will learn how to understand Japanese society through lectures, group discussions, and presentations based on various case studies.

Tourism Destination Management

In this course, students will learn how to collect and analyze tourism information and design information services as a region, based on the strategic goals of a tourism destination, such as attracting foreign tourists and dispersing overcrowded tourists, from the viewpoint of tourism destination management.

Tourism Data Analysis

To acquire the basic theories and techniques for tourism data analysis and evaluationIn this course, students will learn the basic theories and techniques of data analysis, such as data collection and preprocessing, clustering and classification, forecasting, and time series analysis, using actual tourism data.

Advanced Topics in IT Tourism

Learn about the development of the tourism industry in Japan and an analysis of the challenges it faces in terms of policy and planning, workforce development, and marketing.In particular, we aim to consider and propose methods for regional revitalization through tourism promotion using ICT.

Tourism Design

Acquire methods to design new tourism using ICT.This course aims to understand marketing approaches to tourism phenomena through theory, case studies, and discussions, and to design tourism that can lead to tourism business through actual field surveys.

IT Tourism Internship

Aims to utilize acquired expertise in tourism-related businesses such as travel, accommodation, and aviation services.Through practical work experience in Japan and overseas, acquire the knowledge and practical skills necessary to carry out business operations in the tourism business, especially using ICT, and utilize them for career development.

Global Human Resource Development Theory

This course explores and deepens understanding of a wide range of topics for the purpose of training an international workforce. In this course, students will learn and understand the demand for human resources in inbound tourism and their development by analyzing case studies.

Mobile Application Development

In this course, we will develop applications on Android, a popular OS for smartphones, using the Java programming language.For this purpose, learn the basics of Java, Android API, Android design patterns and frameworks.

Artificial Intelligence

Students learn the basic theory and application of artificial intelligence and related technologies through actual examples in various application fields, and master the utilization of artificial intelligence in various fields through mastering artificial intelligence-related software.

Statistics for IT

In today's information-oriented society, statistics is important for analyzing and considering causal relationships in society and economy using various data available.In this course, students will learn the basic knowledge and skills necessary for statistical analysis by explaining the basic concepts and methods of statistics and using specific examples.

Fundamentals of Artificial Intelligence

In this course, students will understand "what artificial intelligence is.For this purpose, students will learn about the "definition of artificial intelligence," "history of artificial intelligence research," "basic theories of artificial intelligence including machine learning," "current issues in artificial intelligence," and "use and ethics of artificial intelligence.

Fundamentals of Algorithms

Learn how to write algorithms in the Java language, and run Java language programs on a computer to confirm that they work as we initially want them to.In addition, we will learn how to convert algorithms written in the Java language into "flow diagrams" and "pseudo-language," which are general-purpose methods for writing algorithms.

Computer Programming (Python)

The Python programming language is characterized by a wide variety of libraries suitable for artificial intelligence processing.In this course, students will learn the grammar of the Python language and acquire the skills necessary for programming in the Python language.

Fundamentals of Database Technology

Students will learn the basics of databases, as well as their use in various corporate operations, and will learn about techniques of data definitions and data control

Computer Organization Theory

Students will acquire the basic knowledge required in order to construct and manage information systems, web business technology and the hardware and software of computer systems, which is the foundation of web system development.

Fundamental Mathematics for Applied Informatics

In this course, students will learn how to think logically through mathematics, which will lead to information science for the coming age of artificial intelligence.Starting with the basics, useful tools will be explained.

Machine Learning

In this course, we will introduce the learning mechanism and algorithms for each of the basic machine learning techniques: concept learning, evolutionary computation, three-layer neural networks, and deep learning, and deepen the understanding by reading and understanding simple demonstration programs in C or Java.

Combinatorial Optimization

An optimization problem is a type of problem that seeks a solution that minimizes the objective function under a given set of constraints.For example, the traveling salesman problem is a typical optimization problem, which is to find the shortest path to visit a given city only once.There are various optimization problems, but in this course we will focus on typical network optimization problems such as the traveling salesman problem.

Theories of Data Mining

Decision-making, through BI (Business Intelligence) based on large amounts of data, in corporate management of recent years is growing in importance. Students will understand the various techniques to data mining, the core methodology to BI, and learn the theory required to make use of those techniques.

Database Specific Lecture

Students will acquire various techniques—from basic database theory to actual database use—required to construct a high quality, high-performance database system required for an effective web business, through hands-on experience.

Games and Artificial Intelligence

The application of artificial intelligence to games such as chess, shogi, and go has a long history, and various game theories and search theories have been researched and developed.Using the example of "Alpha-Go," which shocked the world by defeating top-class professional Go players, this course will explain how deep learning, Monte Carlo tree search, and reinforcement learning are combined to form strategies for the next move.

Natural Language Understanding and Speech Understanding

Natural language understanding and speech understanding (recognition), along with image understanding (pattern recognition), have a long history as core technologies of artificial intelligence, and various research and development efforts have been made.Typical applications include automatic translation, abstracting, stenographic transcription, translation telephony, and robot interaction.In this course, we will discuss how deep learning is being applied to the field of application and what are the remaining future research issues.

Medical Frontier Informatics

In recent years, in the medical field, the development of technology for disease diagnosis and medical image diagnosis using artificial intelligence technology has been carried out at a rapid pace worldwide, and practical applications have begun.In the next few years, disease diagnosis support systems based on artificial intelligence are expected to become widespread worldwide.In this course, students learn the basic knowledge of artificial intelligence, application methods and specific examples of artificial intelligence in the field of medical imaging and diagnosis, and application techniques of artificial intelligence in the medical field (medical artificial intelligence).

Robots and Artificial Intelligence

Robots have been developed as industrial robots in car assembly plants, etc., through the integration of mechanics and electronics.Today, with the addition of artificial intelligence, it is widely used for home use, nursing care, reception work, product guidance, warehouse (inventory) management, and office routine work support (RPA, Robotic Process Automation).In this course, we will explain the utilization of robots in various fields.

Data Science

Data science skills are the ability to understand and use information science knowledge, such as information processing, statistics, and programming.The course will begin with an introduction to the R language, which is attracting attention as a tool for learning data science, followed by practical training in various methods necessary for statistical analysis and multivariate analysis, such as classification, regression, and testing.

Society and Artificial Intelligence I/II

Social systems are being revolutionized by artificial intelligence technology.This technology is also becoming widely used in the business field.In Part I, we will focus on examples such as automatic driving linked with GPS, improvement of security by facial recognition in public facilities, and delivery service by drone. In Part II, we will discuss the current status and future prospects of how artificial intelligence is applied to business fields and how it will be transformed.

Computer Programming (Java)

In order to understand the various algorithms used in artificial intelligence applications, and to invent, program, and verify new algorithms, it is necessary to be proficient in programming languages that can manipulate various data structures.Java, which meets these objectives, will be studied as a second language in the field of artificial intelligence.

AI Software Applications I / II

In the first part of the course, we will use the Python library to run various methods of machine learning and gain a general understanding of the methods.In the second part of the course, we will use the Python language to implement and run the important parts of the neural network, and compare the results with those obtained from the Python library to understand the internal processing.We will also run a convolution neural network using the Python language library to get a general understanding of the method.

Mathematics for Artificial Intelligence

In this course, students will learn the basic mathematical concepts, mathematical methods and functions, model implementation methods and learning algorithms, coding in Python, learning rules for linear regression, value classification, multi-level classification, etc., and error back propagation methods, which are essential for understanding deep learning algorithms.

Industrial Courses

These course focus on practical use of expertise and technology in specific industries. This is a subject group specialized in the target industry or industry.

Money and Banking

In this course students think about the basic role and functions of finance, such as transferring funds and risk, creating credit and settlement, thereby gaining opportunities to design financial operations according to business needs. The course also touches on the kind of financial knowledge newly required in Japan with social changes such as an aged demographic structure and rules of responsibility.

Fundamentals of Fintech

This module provides an overview of the economic role of the financial sector (including banking, securities, insurance, etc.) and the products and services it provides. System functions required for the management of this information, both company-internally and for customer use, are examined. Case studies are also conducted with respect to the latest financial-information systems and applications.

Financial Technology System Design

Using case studies, this module examines issues such as the security and API disclosure required of financial-information systems. The module also considers in detail the revolution in financial-information systems being fomented by new technologies such as Blockchain and cloud services.

Agricultural Informatics in Next Generation

Smart Agriculture, which synergizes old and new models of agriculture with other industries, is gaining attention. It is no longer just about producing vegetables—patterns of distribution and consumption are also transforming agriculture into a new style of industry, and IT is at the heart of this transformation. Students will learn concepts and practical examples of this.

Agricultural Economics

Students will consider the economic facets of agriculture in a larger context of the liberalization of trade of agriculture produce and the problem of food shortages in developing countries. Students will understand the links of business management, politics and law with agriculture and will learn the integrated flow of agriculture from food production to consumption.

Agricultural Information Systems Design

Students will undertake design and development of a prototype information system that collects, analyzes and provides to producers and consumers information, such as environmental data on farms and market distribution volume, to achieve stable supply of high-quality agricultural produce.

Fundamentals of Marine Industries

Students will consider the economic and business facets in the marine industry, including shipping, fisheries and leisure, and deepen their understanding of the nature of that business model.

Marine Information Systems Design

Students will design and develop a prototype information system for the marine industry that collects information from sonar, GPS and various other environmental sensors and can be used in the navigation management of shipping and control of the aquaculture environment.

Medical Frontier Informatics

In recent years, in the medical field, the development of technology for disease diagnosis and medical image diagnosis using artificial intelligence technology has been carried out at a rapid pace worldwide, and practical applications have begun.In the next few years, disease diagnosis support systems based on artificial intelligence are expected to become widespread worldwide.In this course, students learn the basic knowledge of artificial intelligence, application methods and specific examples of artificial intelligence in the field of medical imaging and diagnosis, and application techniques of artificial intelligence in the medical field (medical artificial intelligence).

Medical Information System Design

This practical module of study teaches students skills such as appropriate modeling for management of information on patient cases, pharmaceuticals and the like as well as database search techniques and the like, as well.

Special Topics in Contents Industry

Students will learn about the characteristics of the Japanese contents industry, such as 1) the active fan-base, and the numerous aspiring creators, as well as 2) the support of the market by mature consumers who purchase minor titles and topical magazines in various genres. Students will think about how this is linked to the anime industry.

Music in IT

In this module, students will understand that music is content that has an integral relationship with the various elements of technology and business according to the era. Students will look at historical trends and also search for future trends that will match changing lifestyles and music.

Entertainment IT

Students will get on-site experience and comprehensive understanding of how ICT is used throughout the process of stage arts, from concert preparations, to rehearsals and live performances. Additionally, students will deepen their understanding of audio through the lectures on and the hands-on exercises with voice over techniques to put audio to video.

Content Promotion Strategy

The world is awash in content promoting a full spectrum of products and services. What businesses need, however, are strategies for conveying that content effectively to users. In this course, we will promote the event through contents such as websites and SNS posts, and understand and analyze the effects.

Overview of e-learning system

Students will be introduced to numerous case examples of e-Learning systems, such as infrastructure and the measurement of educational effects. Students will learn various analytical techniques and be able to propose areas of improvement.

Instructional Design In E-Learning Business

Students will learn about the instructional design techniques required in developing e-learning systems, and they will put e-learning system design to practice using these. Additionally, students will also learn the knowledge required when planning business.

e-Learning Courseware Development

Students in this course examine case studies of use and leading-edge development of educational materials, for e-learning, focusing on video materials. Using an actual development environment, students present and implement their own e-learning educational materials in a group-project format, to develop the suite of skills necessary to succeed in educational-material development.

Library Information Science

Libraries are the most familiar public facilities to us, and they are also the most advanced facilities in terms of IT, such as information retrieval systems and searching the collections of other libraries.Topics covered include services available in Japanese libraries; information search technologies with real-world applications; and the future of libraries as a hub for lifelong learning and solution support services.

International Comparative Study on Education in Schools and Companies

Participants in this course look closely at the labor market and its trends, learn about the types of skills that will be needed in the future and examine the options available for dealing with shifting realities on the national, workplace, school and individual levels. Acquire the knowledge necessary to be a person responsible for promoting education in a company.

Supporting Electives Courses

Supporting Electives CoursesThe program consists of subjects that cultivate the basic skills in communication and management necessary for professionals, regardless of their field of specialization or industry, as well as subjects that study the latest applications and technological trends in ICT.The second comprises case studies on the leading edge of IT and studies of the latest trends in technology. By including courses with a wide range of perspectives from the basics of IT business to applied studies, this curriculum provides students with a wide variety to choose from.

Fundamental Mathematics for Applied Informatics

In this course, students will learn how to think logically through mathematics, which will lead to information science for the coming age of artificial intelligence.Starting with the basics, useful tools will be explained.

Statistics for IT

In today's information-oriented society, statistics is important for analyzing and considering causal relationships in society and economy using various data available.In this course, students will learn the basic knowledge and skills necessary for statistical analysis by explaining the basic concepts and methods of statistics and using specific examples.

Technical Communication

As IT advances in society, more advanced and practical business Japanese-capable talent are needed. Communicating information, knowledge and ideas without misunderstandings is a necessity in business. Students will acquire skills in word selection, conversation, writing for business correspondence and presentation to accomplish this.

Business Presentation

Presentation skills to communicate plans and proposals to others are currently in high demand. Students will learn everything from word selection, manners of speaking, phrasing of messages, and creation of slides using images, music and specialized software, and put these to effective use in a presentation.

Business Communication I / II

In this course, students will learn Japanese business terminology and customs based on business etiquette and the Japanese situation, focusing on words commonly used in business situations in order to improve their Japanese business knowledge and corporate communication skills.

Logical Thinking

In this module students gain an overview and basic approach to logical thinking as it is practiced in creative and innovative businesses. Through lectures, case studies and presentations, students learn how to use various tools and stimulate creativity. Students form teams to practice logical thinking to solve problems, fostering skills in problem-solving, facilitation and explanation.

Media Communication

The global need for people who can solve a wide range of social issues through ICT-based communication is mounting steadily. Against that background, students learn how to apply the latest media communication techniques effectively and gain practical knowledge useful in problem-solving.

Business ICT Communication

To be exposed to related knowledge and industry terminology in ICT-related businesses.Improve communication skills to use correct Japanese expressions to convey your intentions to customers and within the company.

System Design Specific Lecture

Using the design of processors and hardware as a subject, this lecture explains the mindset and way of thinking for system development, the role as a member of the development organization, and the requirements to be considered in each phase from planning through specification to design and development.In particular, students will learn how to judge conditions effectively when using wide-ranging and complex systems in-house, using both abstract and practical models.

System Theory

Students will learn about the theory and practical elements to analyze complex systems as they appear in the fields of management, economy, and technology. Students will acquire methods to allow for rational judgment based on abstract and practical models particularly when circumstances arise that involve various complexities and rivalries.

Production System Engineering

Understanding corporate activities from the flow of production information is crucial in the manufacturing industry. In this module, students will keep PLM in view as they grasp the concepts related to corporate strategy planning, such as demand forecasting, production planning, production scheduling, and distribution management. Students will also learn about the IT technology that accompanies this.

Robotic Process Automation

In robotic process automation (RPA), a software robot performs operations in place of a human by setting (commanding) software to perform routine tasks that a human performs at a terminal.Companies that have implemented RPA have reduced human labor and improved operational efficiency.In this course, students will learn the advantages of introducing RPA, applicable tasks, and learn how to actually create programs based on RPA.

Cutting Edge of Applied Information Technology A/B

An omnibus presentation of the latest information on ICT, from theory to application.This course will explain the latest trends in the ever-advancing IT industry, and students will be expected to link these to the development objectives of their projects.

Advanced Business ICT Communication

After taking Business ICT Communication course, this course is designed for students who want to learn about the latest ICT topics and ICT business situations, and to develop the ability to develop products and write proposals in Japanese.

Technical English Communications Skill

The key to the ICT industry is how to incorporate the latest information from overseas.This class aims to improve communication skills in English, especially in the field of ICT and in the workplace.Role-playing in the workplace, presentations on technology, oral communication, and written expression in English.

 

 

Compulsory subjects

These courses cultivate human skills and ethics as professionals, and cultivates leadership skills to lead the organization.

ICT Practical Communication

This course teaches students the basic skill set needed to give presentations on a wide range of IT topics to specialists and general audiences alike. Methods of surveying technical trends and related case studies and preparing documents and presentation materials in a logically constructed fashion are also studied.

Leadership Theory

Students will consider what qualities underpin the actions of a new leader with the ability to teach and educate an entire organization, as well as to grasp the constantly- shifting technological, social and cultural trends. Students will also focus on the analytical methods of factors internal and external to an organization, and carry out practical leadership in a group teaching/education format.

Project basic exercise

As a summary of the study, students will learn through exercises how to compose and write a thesis and how to research literature and materials necessary to carry out a master project.The final goal is for students to be able to write a research proposal for a master project.