Department of Applied Informatics

Department Features

We will unlock the potential of information science to create and bring next-generation ICT to life.

We no longer live in an era where information engineers, such as systems engineers and programmers, can rely solely on IT knowledge. For example, knowledge from outside specialized fields often sparks innovative ideas that help solve problems and create new services. In addition to fundamental information technology, this department offers students the opportunity to explore a wide range of interdisciplinary fields, such as data science, cybersecurity, machine learning, IoT, finance, production, and transportation. Our goal is to equip students with the methods of information technology while encouraging them to discover and develop new areas of application.

• Diploma Policy

  The Department of Applied Informatics awards degrees to students who have completed the required number of credits and acquired the following skills:

   

  (1) Developed general skills necessary for professional and social life, embodying the desirable traits of a professional, a rich sense of humanity, and a broad understanding of modern society.

  (2) Acquired foundational knowledge and skills in ICT, which serves as the basis for the next-generation ICT society where the cyber and physical worlds are integrated.

  (3) Possess the ability to independently identify unresolved social issues, particularly within the field of informatics, and have gained the specialized knowledge, logical thinking, and techniques required to solve these challenges, including areas such as data science, machine learning, IoT, cloud computing, and cybersecurity.

  (4) Can apply specialized knowledge and technologies related to data science, machine learning, IoT, cloud computing, and cybersecurity, and have developed the ability to solve problems from a broader perspective, beyond just informatics.

  (5) Acquired the presentation and communication skills to explain their thought processes and decisions clearly, supporting them with concrete examples and evidence.

  (6) Developed the ability to effectively collaborate in group work and research activities, developing cooperative relationships through team-building methods.

  (7) Understand the ethics and social responsibilities that must be upheld as professionals in the field of information science.
• Curriculum Policy

  To achieve the diploma policy of the Department of Advanced Applied Information Science at a higher level, the curriculum is organized according to the following guidelines:

   

  (1) Provide a set of courses designed to deepen professional awareness, develop lifelong learning abilities, enhance cross-cultural understanding, and develop a sense of social responsibility. Additionally, students will gain knowledge about human culture, society, and nature. 

  (2) Offer a range of courses to develop foundational knowledge and general-purpose skills, primarily in the field of information science. 

  (3) Provide courses focused on core knowledge and skills in areas such as data science, machine learning, IoT, cloud computing, and cybersecurity. Along with these, practical courses will help students gain a broad perspective and apply their knowledge independently. 

  (4) Offer advanced specialized courses to develop the ability to apply core knowledge, skills, and general-purpose abilities. These courses will include experiments, practical training, and seminars, as well as opportunities for graduation research. Students will learn how to independently set challenges, formulate, execute, verify, and improve action plans, and collaborate with others to work toward solutions. 

  (5) In addition to emphasizing respect for life and compliance with laws and regulations, courses will help students understand the ethics and social responsibilities they must uphold as engineers, including prohibiting data falsification, plagiarism, and other unethical practices.
• Admissions Policy

  The Department of Applied Informatics trains students to creatively apply theories and techniques gained through foundational research in information science to advance the information society. Students will study information science scientifically and empirically, utilizing their findings to drive the transformation of the field. Our goal is to develop new, advanced applied information technologies that will fundamentally change our lives, creating a cyber-physical society where we can seamlessly move between the real and virtual worlds.

   

  〈Ideal Student Profile〉

   

  1. Students who wish to contribute to the realization of a cyber-physical society.
  2. Students who want to contribute to creating and enhancing people's quality of life.
  3. Students who is future-oriented, with independent thinking, ideas, and the ability to execute them.