Kyoto Tachibana University
Kyoto Tachibana Gakuen 3rd Master Plan [Overview]
-Aiming to create new social value in the AI era by creating an environment where everyone can learn and play an active role-
Kyoto Tachibana Gakuen (Yamashina Ward, Kyoto City, Chairman: Yu Umemoto) has formulated a third master plan (mid-term business plan) that will start in 2023, and will promote further reforms with the aim of creating new social value. It was become a thing.
In this reform, with universities at the center, we will solve social issues in the AI era with the graduate school of information and engineering as the starting point, new educational development and regional creation starting with media/art and correspondence education, and collaboration between medicine and engineering. We have set priority issues such as improving people’s health and contributing to the enhancement of medical care in the local community by strengthening the school, and developing new educational creation as a private comprehensive school.
The details are as follows.
*The following contents are all under planning and are subject to change. In particular, regarding the establishment of new departments and graduate schools, there is a possibility that changes will be made, including the year of establishment, as specific plans will begin in the future.
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About the 3rd Master Plan -Learn to change the world-
1) Business purpose – “Learn to change the world” as the slogan for reform. Aiming for unprecedented new education, research, and regional creation to solve social issues in the AI era.
The world we live in is undergoing remarkable changes, such as the acceleration of globalization, the development of IT and AI, and the global epidemic of infectious diseases. New lifestyles and value creation bring about social development, but at the same time, in the midst of increasing uncertainty and diversity, how can young people, who will lead the next generation, hope to play an active role in society? As an educational institution, we should always face the question of whether or not we should acquire the basics.
In the third master plan, we would like to carry out various reforms that are ahead of the times, rather than following precedents, while valuing the philosophy and history of our school.
2) Medium-term strategic goals
In the 3rd master plan, we will create a foundation for creating new social value unique to this school, aiming to develop education and produce human resources that meet social needs. Specifically, based on the social situation and the characteristics of our school, we will raise the following three pillars.
(1) [Enhancing the field of informatics/promoting education using the media] We will expand education and research across the humanities and sciences, as well as communication and media education. In this way, we will provide the education required for people of various positions, ages and regions without being bound by social or geographical conditions.
(2) [Strengthening medical-engineering collaboration]
We aim to contribute to the realization of a healthy society by further developing and linking our medical, health, and engineering fields, which are our strengths, and by improving education, promoting local health, and proposing new forms of medical care.
(3) [Education Creation]
With an unprecedented approach, we will work to transform educational content, methods, and environments, and present a new form of learning to society.
We will create comprehensive international policies, education and childcare, and new ways of learning unique to our school, while strengthening cooperation with the local community.
3) Concrete concept plan
Toward the realization of our business objective of “Changing the world through learning,” we have set the following six points as priority issues to be addressed by fiscal 2027, with the aim of creating new value and businesses.
(1) Promoting the resolution of social issues in the AI age starting from the Graduate School of Information and Engineering
(2) New educational development and regional creation based on media/art/correspondence education
(3) Strengthening medical-engineering collaboration to contribute to improving people’s health and improving medical care in local communities
(4) Proposing new education and childcare to society
(5) Implementation of comprehensive international policies to strengthen ties with the world
(6) Supporting reforms, building an organization that continues to grow, and fostering a culture
4) [Kyoto Tachibana University] Quantitative goal – Through the execution of the 3rd master plan, Kyoto Tachibana University will become a comprehensive university with a capacity of 10,000 students. (1) Number of commuter course students: 8,000 (accommodation capacity at the time of completion) *Currently 6,524 (at the time of completion of all departments)
(2) Number of correspondence course students: 2,000 (accommodation capacity at the time of completion) *Currently 1,080
About the plan to establish new departments and graduate schools at Kyoto Tachibana University
1) Establishment of the Master’s Program in Informatics (provisional name) at the Graduate School of Informatics
-[Challenge (1)] Promoting the resolution of social issues in the AI era starting from the Graduate School of Information and Engineering (1) Purpose and purpose of establishment
This graduate school will be established with the aim of enhancing the quality and quantity of IT human resources in Japan. We develop human resources with advanced expertise and practical skills related to information and communication technology to solve problems and create new value based on information and communication technology. In addition, we will focus on expanding opportunities for reskilling education not only for undergraduate graduates but also for working adults, and plan to introduce educational methods that are easy to take in a variety of lifestyles (many subjects will be taught via the Internet).
(2) Overview of concept
Year of installation (planned): April 2024 (planned to apply for approval in March 2023)
Enrollment capacity: 10 commuting students / 20 accommodation capacity Others: To make it easier for working people to learn, we plan to focus on media classes.
(3) Image of human resource development/Curriculum image
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We aim to develop human resources with advanced expertise and practical skills related to information and communication technology, aiming to solve problems and create new value based on information and communication technology.
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(Common subject) Versatile and basic skills for social implementation: design thinking, project management, information perspective, etc. (Specialized Subject) Fundamental Information: Technologies for constructing information networks as the fundamental infrastructure, fundamental software, ubiquitous networks, etc.
Applied information: Applied technology, artificial intelligence, intelligent robotics, computer graphics, etc. that address various issues in information networks
[Assumed route]
System architect, project manager, consultant, system engineer, etc. -Software industry, information service industry, information communication industry, manufacturers of electronics, etc.-
2) Establishment of the Faculty of Engineering Digital Media Department (provisional name)
-[Challenge (2)] New educational development and regional creation based on media/art/correspondence education
(1) Purpose and purpose of establishment
As interest in Metaverse, e-sports, and digital art gathers, societal demand for information/digital media/art technology and knowledge is expected to increase. In order to respond to this, we aim to newly establish the Department of Digital Media (provisional name) in the Faculty of Engineering, which will combine a commute course and a correspondence course.
(2) Overview of concept
Installation year: We will start considering the installation with the aim of April 2026.
Enrollment capacity: about 100 students for attending school course, about 180 students for correspondence course (3rd year transfer admission capacity: about 180 students)
(3) Distinctive educational programs
●Academic content that meets social demand: We will consider enhancing educational programs through systematic collaboration with companies. ●Promoting systematic international collaboration: We will promote international collaboration in both the on-campus course and the correspondence course. International education programs for learning the production techniques of games and anime content, as well as media techniques such as CG, etc., and enhancement of media classes that can be learned while in one’s own country.
(4) Image of human resource development/Curriculum image
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After firmly mastering the basics of information and communication technology, we will hone our skills and senses regarding various media. Equipped with a curriculum that fuses IT and art, we aim to develop “creators with a wealth of engineering knowledge and technology” and “IT engineers with media sense” who can create next-generation content.
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(Fundamental subjects) General-purpose and basic abilities for social implementation: Fundamental knowledge and technology for social implementation and engineering
(Specialized subject) Media technology: Visual media, audio media, interfaces, etc.
Media Expression: Game, media art expression technology and content production [Assumed course]
Creators, designers, system engineers, programmers, etc.
-Software industry, information service industry, information communication industry, manufacturers of electrical equipment, etc.- 3) Establishment of the Faculty of Engineering Robotics Department (provisional name) 3
-[Challenge (3)] Strengthen medical-engineering collaboration to contribute to improving people’s health and improving medical care in local communities
(1) Purpose and purpose of establishment
We aim to newly establish the Faculty of Engineering Robotics Department (provisional name) in order to further develop the fields of medicine, health and engineering, which are the strengths of our school. In this department, we expect to develop human resources who will acquire a wide range of comprehensive engineering knowledge and technology such as machinery, electronics, and information, and who will be responsible for the research, development, and operation of mechanical technology, including robots.
(2) Overview of concept
Installation year: We will start considering the installation with the aim of April 2026.
Enrollment capacity: About 100 students attending school
(3) Image of human resource development/Curriculum image
[Human resource development image]
We aim to develop mechatronics engineers with knowledge and skills in mechanical engineering, electrical and electronic engineering, measurement and control engineering, information engineering, and machine learning.
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(Fundamental subjects) General-purpose and foundational abilities for social implementation: Fundamental knowledge and technology in social practice and engineering fields
(Specialized subject) Mechanical: mechanical mechanics, material mechanics, etc. Electrical/Electronics/Measurement Control: Electronic Circuits, Control Engineering, etc.
AI/information: AI/machine learning, data science, etc.
Mechatronics: Introduction to robots, design drawings, etc.
[Assumed course]
Machine development/design/technology/researcher, production process manager, SE, DS, etc.
-Machine/machine parts manufacturers, automobile/heavy industry, equipment/maintenance service, information service industry, etc.- 4) Regarding the establishment of the Department of Clinical Engineering (provisional name), Faculty of Health Sciences
-[Challenge (3)] Strengthen medical-engineering collaboration to contribute to improving people’s health and improving medical care in local communities
(1) Purpose and purpose of establishment
We aim to newly establish the Department of Clinical Engineering (provisional name) in the Faculty of Health Sciences, in order to further develop the fields of medicine, health and engineering, which are the strengths of our school, and contribute to the health of the community and society and the provision of better medical care. Clinical engineers are medical equipment professionals who operate life support management equipment such as ventilators, artificial dialysis equipment, and heart-lung machines that are directly related to the lives of patients, assist treatment, and perform maintenance and inspection of equipment. We aim to train technicians. In addition, we are looking for systematic collaboration with engineering departments and local medical device manufacturers, and by
strengthening medical-engineering collaboration in teaching and research, we envision a path not only to medical institutions but also to medical device manufacturers.
(2) Overview of concept
Installation year: We will start considering the installation with the aim of April 2026.
Enrollment capacity: about 40 students attending school
Qualifications that can be acquired: Clinical engineer
(3) Image of human resource development/Curriculum image
[Human resource development image]
We aim to develop clinical engineers who are medical device
professionals, application specialists (introduction, maintenance, sales support) for medical device manufacturers, and developers. [Curriculum image]
(Fundamental subjects) Basic knowledge and skills in the fields of medicine, biology, engineering, and information: pathology,
physiology, electronic engineering, information processing, etc. (Specialized Subject) Medical Equipment: Medical Therapeutic Instruments, etc. Biomedical engineering: bioengineering, biomechanics, etc.
Biofunction technology: Cardiopulmonary machine, etc.
Medical Safety Management: Infection Prevention Techniques, etc. Related clinical medicine: clinical pathology, clinical medicine, etc. [Assumed route]
Clinical engineers, application specialists, developers/designers, etc. -Medical institutions such as public hospitals, university hospitals, private hospitals and clinics, medical device manufacturers, etc.- 5) Regarding the creation of new teaching and social cooperation starting from the establishment of new departments and graduate schools
We will steadily prepare for the establishment of new departments and graduate schools, and through the realization of the “medium-term strategic goals” set forth in the 3rd Master Plan, we will propose new education and research to society and promote social collaboration. ● Conversion to correspondence education/media education and further utilization We will provide learning opportunities to more people by promoting reforms such as the educational content of correspondence courses and comprehensive student support. In addition, we will pursue new ways of learning by expanding the contents of the correspondence course to the classroom course.
● Promotion of international cooperation
Through the educational development of the Faculty of Engineering Digital Media Department (provisional name), we will introduce Japanese technology and culture to international students and develop human resources who will support domestic industry. We will strongly promote collaboration with overseas universities and companies that contribute to the growth of students.
●Contributing to a better society through education and research Through the establishment of new departments and new graduate schools, we will return to society educational and research resources in advanced information technology, media/art, medicine and engineering. In particular, we aim to contribute to a better society by promoting joint research, developing educational programs, and establishing health and medical institutions.
*The above contents are all under planning and are subject to change. In particular, regarding the establishment of new departments and graduate schools, there is a possibility that changes will be made, including the year of establishment, as specific plans will begin in the future.
▼Kyoto Tachibana Gakuen Third Master Plan Special Site
https://www.tachibana-u.ac.jp/masterplan/
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