Faculty of Engineering

The Faculty of Engineering produces engineers who have the following specialist knowledge and skills according to our education philosophy.

Students who have satisfied the requirements for graduation certification as defined by the academic rules of Nagoya Institute of Technology are awarded a bachelor’s degree.

Advanced Engineering Education Program

(The Advanced Engineering Education Program refers collectively to the 5 departments: Life science and applied chemistry, Physical science and engineering, Electrical and mechanical engineering, Computer science, and Architecture, civil engineering and industrial management engineering.)

1. The ability to understand people, culture, and society, to observe them from a technological perspective, and to have a strong sense of mission, strong sense of responsibility, and high ethical standards for linking technology with a new lifestyle.
2. Fundamental mathematical knowledge and scientific discipline for understanding and manipulating natural phenomena.
3. Communication skills and logical reasoning skills to be able to engage in dialog with various people both inside and outside Japan.
4. Basic knowledge and technology that form the core of the field of specialization, the ability to solve problems using these, and the ability to acquire new knowledge and technology.

People who are awarded the bachelor’s degree in the Advanced Engineering Education Program
thoroughly understand the responsibilities of engineers, have specialist knowledge and experience in
engineering, and are able to contribute to creating new technology by working together with people from
other fields.

Creative Engineering Program

1. The ability to understand people, culture, and society and to observe them from a technological perspective with a strong sense of mission and responsibility, as well as high ethical standards for linking technology with a new lifestyle.
2. Fundamental mathematical knowledge and scientific discipline for understanding and manipulating natural phenomena.
3. Communication skills and logical reasoning skills to engage in dialog with various people both inside and outside Japan.
4. Basic knowledge that forms the core of the field of specialization, and the ability to create new values from a variety of perspectives to relate knowledge and technology in other fields.

Fundamental Engineering Program

1. Basic knowledge and technology that form the core of the field of specialization, the ability to solve problems using these, and the ability to acquire and create new knowledge and technology.
2. Fundamental mathematical knowledge and scientific discipline for understanding and manipulating natural phenomena.
3. The ability to understand people, culture, and society and to observe them from a technological perspective with a strong sense of mission and responsibility, also with high ethical standards for linking technology with a new lifestyle.
4. Communication and logical reasoning skills to interact with various people both inside and outside Japan.

People who are awarded the bachelor’s degree in the Fundamental Engineering Program thoroughly understand the responsibilities of engineers, have specialist knowledge and experience in engineering, and are able to contribute to new technological development in a practical manufacturing field by working together with people from other fields.

Graduate School of Engineering

Graduate School Master’s Course

The graduate school master’s course produces engineers who have the following advanced specialist knowledge and skills according to our education philosophy and who can create new technology.

The master’s degree is awarded to students who have satisfied the requirements for the master’s degree as defined by the academic rules of Nagoya Institute of Technology Graduate School.

1. The ability to understand and observe human, cultural, and social problems from a technical perspective.
2. A wide range of engineering knowledge and mathematical understanding.
3. The communication skills to be able to exchange ideas with other researchers and engineers.
4. The problem-solving skills to plan an appropriate approach to solving a problem, and actually solve the problem.
5. Advanced engineering knowledge and technology, and the ability to apply these to solving real-world problems.

Goals of Study
The goals of study are as follows in accordance with the Diploma Policy.

Life Science and Applied Chemistry Program, Physical Science and Engineering Program, Electrical and Mechanical Engineering Program, Computer Science Program, and Architecture, Civil Engineering and Industrial Management Engineering Program.

1. Possess knowledge about humanity, culture, society, and technology; be aware of the ethical, legal, and social effects of technological problems and their solutions; and be able to examine solutions from these perspectives.
2. Possess mathematical knowledge and understanding of subjects such as data analysis and advanced knowledge in multiple engineering fields.
3. Have the communication skills to communicate with team members and related people in order to solve engineering problems, and have the ability to establish one's own role and work collaboratively with others.
4. Be able to analyze and break down engineering problems, conduct documentary research and other required learning, and plan appropriate approaches, experiments, and other means to solve these problems taking into consideration the application of such solutionsin the real world.
5. Achieve the specific goals of each program.

Life Science and Applied Chemistry Program:

Possess atomic- and molecular-level knowledge of and have ideas about life science, materials, soft materials, and ceramics, and be able to contribute to solving various problems such as science technology problems and social problems from the perspective of achieving a material society that is in harmony with life.

Physical Science and Engineering Program:

Possess knowledge of and have ideas about areas such as materials science, energy, measurement and analysis, and simulation based on physical understanding, and be able to contribute to solving various problems from a physical perspective.

Electrical and Mechanical Engineering Program:

Possess knowledge of and have ideas about electrical power and communications, electronic engineering, materials engineering, thermal and hydraulic engineering, machining engineering, and control engineering, and be able to contribute to solving various problems in areas such as production, system design, welfare and medicine, and mobility from these perspectives.

Computer Science Program:

Possess knowledge of and have ideas about the mathematical principles used in communications, information processing, intelligence, and media; lead the future computer science field by gaining a deeper understanding of these principles; and be able to contribute to solving various problems in areas such as information utilization and services.

Architecture, Civil Engineering and Industrial Management Engineering Program:

Possess knowledge of and have ideas about productivity, value, safety, and diversity as related to cities, residential spaces, social systems, and the natural environment, and be able to contribute to their management, design, and conservation.

Creative Engineering Program

1. Possess knowledge about humanity, culture, society, and technology; be aware of the ethical, legal, and social effects of technological problems and their solutions; and be able to examine solutions from these perspectives.
2. Possess mathematical knowledge and understanding of subjects such as data analysis and advanced knowledge in multiple engineering fields.
3. Be able to work collaboratively with people from other technical fields, plan overall role sharing and effective work methods, evaluate work progress, and make relevant improvements in order to solve engineering problems.
4. Have one's own vision and be able to plan approaches to solving engineering problems, make relevant improvements, and solve problems using a systematic problem-solving formula, taking into consideration how the solution will be utilized in the real world.
5. Be able to properly organize the issues and requirements of engineering problems based on logical thinking, system thinking, design thinking, and creative thinking, and examine and assess the problems and their technical solutions from a variety of perspectives.

Innovation Program

1. Possess knowledge about humanity, culture, society, and technology; be aware of the ethical, legal, and social effects of technological problems and their solutions; and be able to examine solutions from these perspectives.
2. Possess mathematical knowledge and understanding of subjects such as data analysis and advanced knowledge in multiple engineering fields.
3. Be able to discuss technological development and practical application with engineers in different fields and from various perspectives, thereby deepening understanding of these issues.
4. Be able to research and analyze relevant technologies from a variety of perspectives with respect to problems discovered in the practical application of technologies in companies and other areas of society, and make problem-solving and improvement proposals.
5. Possess knowledge in at least one engineering field, have the ability to analyze case studies of technology utilization, and be able to make technological improvements from the perspectives of marketing, strategic development, management and legal affairs, and technology management.

Graduate School of Engineering, Doctoral Degree Program

The graduate school Doctoral Degree Program produces engineers and researchers who have the following highly advanced specialist knowledge and skills, and the ability to lead innovation according to our education philosophy.

The doctoral degree is awarded to students who have satisfied the requirements for the doctoral degree as defined by the Regulation of Nagoya Institute of Technology Graduate School.

1. The skills to understand the problems facing Japan and the global community from a technological perspective and ability to create a vision of the future form of the industrial community.
2. The ability to create new values with advanced knowledge and skills in specialized fields and also with multidisciplinary engineering knowledge.
3. The ability to find appropriate approaches to tasks and issues and conduct ingenious research through communication with engineers and researchers of various backgrounds.

Graduate School Doctoral Degree Program
(Nagoya Institute of Technology and University of Wollongong Joint Degree Doctoral Program in Informatics )

Students who finish this program need to acquire the following proficiencies.

1. The skills to understand the problems facing the global community from a technological perspective and ability to create a vision of the future form of the industrial community.
2. Highly specialized knowledge in the field of informatics and wide-ranging interest and penetrating insight into technologies that will help to create an ultra-smart society.
3. The ability to lead innovation through high originality and the ability to promote research.

Graduate School Doctoral Degree Program

The graduate school Doctoral Degree Program produces engineers and researchers who have the following highly advanced specialist knowledge and skills, and the ability to lead innovation according to our education philosophy.

The doctoral degree is awarded to students who have satisfied the requirements for the doctoral degree as defined by the Regulation of Nagoya Institute of Technology Graduate School.

1. The skills to understand the problems facing Japan and the global community from a technological perspective and ability to create a vision of the future form of the industrial community.
2. The ability to create new values with advanced knowledge and skills in specialized fields and also with multidisciplinary engineering knowledge.
3. The ability to find appropriate approaches to tasks and issues and conduct ingenious research through communication with engineers and researchers of various backgrounds.

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