Super Smart Society Doctoral ProgramCurriculum

Learning broader and deeper
A curriculum that supports the path to being a globally successful researcher

The graduate major in Super Smart Society has grouped related courses into structured categories, enabling students to learn specialized knowledge and skills according to their level of learning and achievement.

1. • Science Tokyo
2. • Other Universities' Graduates and Working Adults

3. 1. Advancement Assessment

      Applicants must pass an advancement assessment to advance from a master's program to a doctoral program.

   1. Entrance Examination

      Applicants must pass an entrance
      assessment to advance from another university to a doctoral program.

4. Doctoral Program
   （ 3 Years ）^*

   600-Level Courses

   Building on the foundation acquired in the bachelor's program and the advanced knowledge and skills developed in the master's program, this graduate major aims to cultivate knowledge professionals with the leadership to drive the public, private, and academic sectors toward the realization of a super-smart society. The curriculum comprises Research-Related Courses to cultivate global leadership skills, SSS Innovation Courses that promote learning from real-world challenges, Off-Campus Project Courses to foster communication skills for engaging with society, and Research Seminars that deepen advanced research skills.

   • Research Seminars

     Through doctoral thesis research, students acquire the ability to identify problems and contribute their findings back to society.

   • SSS Innovation Courses

     Through collaboration with society, students will develop a comprehensive perspective on various phenomena and acquire the practical ability to create new fields necessary to realize a super-smart society.

   • Off-Campus Project Courses

     Students will acquire the ability to solve issues by integrating knowledge from different fields, along with a foundation in entrepreneurship.

   • Research-Related Courses

     Through international activities, students develop global leadership skills.

   *Indicates the standard model where the Doctoral Program is completed in three years.

5. Completion

6. • Potential Career Paths