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Introduction to the Program

The Osaka University "Cross-Boundary Innovation Doctoral Program" aims to foster highly skilled professionals who can lead innovation in social systems by integrating knowledge from various fields. This program is designed for students enrolled in the university's doctoral courses, with the goal of cultivating individuals who can create new values and drive social transformation.

Educational Objectives

The program's educational objectives are to:

• Foster highly skilled professionals who can integrate knowledge from various fields and lead innovation in social systems
• Cultivate individuals who can create new values and drive social transformation
• Develop professionals who can work collaboratively with others to address complex social issues

Program Structure

The program consists of two courses:

Basic Course

• Duration: 2 years (1st to 2nd year of the 5-year doctoral program)
• Objective: To provide a foundation for discovering and solving social issues through an integrated approach
• Curriculum:
  • Knowledge: Social overview and foundation
  • Skills: Specialized knowledge and social activity
  • Integration: Core subjects for integrating knowledge and skills
• Admission Policy:
  • Targets: 1st to 2nd year students of the 5-year doctoral program or 1st to 2nd year students of the 4-year doctoral program
  • Requirements:
    • Basic academic ability and motivation to become a professional in the field
    • Interest in social issues and desire to address them
    • Ability to work collaboratively with others

Advanced Course

• Duration: 3 years (3rd to 5th year of the 5-year doctoral program)
• Objective: To develop advanced skills for integrating knowledge and driving social innovation
• Curriculum:
  • Advanced core subjects for integrating knowledge and skills
  • Practical project-based learning
• Admission Policy:
  • Targets: 3rd year students of the 5-year doctoral program or 3rd year students of the 4-year doctoral program
  • Requirements:
    • Advanced academic ability and motivation to become a professional in the field
    • Interest in social issues and desire to address them
    • Ability to work collaboratively with others and drive social innovation

Diploma Policy

The program's diploma policy is to award a diploma to students who have completed the required coursework and have demonstrated the ability to integrate knowledge and drive social innovation.

Curriculum Policy

The program's curriculum policy is to provide a comprehensive and integrated curriculum that includes:

• Knowledge: Social overview and foundation
• Skills: Specialized knowledge and social activity
• Integration: Core subjects for integrating knowledge and skills

Admission Policy

The program's admission policy is to select students who have the potential to become highly skilled professionals in the field and who are motivated to drive social innovation.

Additional Information

• The program is designed for students enrolled in the university's doctoral courses.
• The program's curriculum and admission policies are subject to change.
• Students who complete the program will be awarded a diploma and will have the opportunity to pursue a doctoral degree.