Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology 2020
"Mathematics, Data Science, and AI Education Program"
(Applied Basic Level) Certification
Tohoku Gakuin University
Mathematics/DS/AI
Applied Fundamentals Program (Faculty of Economics)
(For students entering in 2023 or later)
~Develop the ability to think about the power of data in order to thrive in Society 5.0~
This educational program is accredited by the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology under the "Accreditation System for Mathematical, Data Science, and AI Education Programs (Applied Basic Level)."
In light of the arrival of the Society 5.0 era, Tohoku Gakuin University has established the Tohoku Gakuin University Mathematical, Data Science, and AI Literacy Program (formerly the Tohoku Gakuin University Mathematical, Data Science, and AI Education Program) as a university-wide program to cultivate human resources who will lead the transformation (DX: Digital Transformation) of society using next-generation data and digital technologies. This program has been certified by the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology. The Tohoku Gakuin University Mathematical, Data Science, and AI Applied Fundamentals Program (Faculty Faculty of Economics) is an educational program for even more advanced human resource development. By acquiring the designated subjects, students will learn a wide range of fundamental knowledge and practical analytical techniques in mathematics, data science, and AI, and cultivate the basic academic ability to apply them to specialized fields, mainly economics. Students who meet the following completion requirements while enrolled at this university will be certified by Tohoku Gakuin University as having completed this program.
*For information on Tohoku Gakuin University's Mathematical Sciences, DS, and AI Applied Fundamentals Program (Faculty of Engineering), please see here.
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Completion Requirements
For Faculty of Economics students, completing all three of the following courses is a requirement for graduation. The general content of each course is as follows. Please refer to the syllabus for each course for details.
- Fundamentals of Data Science Applications (taken in other faculties or departments)
- This course aims to provide a foundation in data science essential for realizing Society 5.0, and to develop practical application skills using real-world data. It covers both univariate and multivariate statistics as foundational data science topics, incorporating practical exercises using the statistical language R and engaging in discussions.
- The foundation of an AI society
- While learning about the history of modern society's development, we will also learn about AI society. In particular, we will understand the various roles of data that form the basis of AI society, acquire the knowledge and ethical awareness necessary for us to live in an AI society.
- Exploration (development) through the use of data
- Learn about the use of generative AI and important considerations. You will learn a wide range of topics, from various operation methods and idea generation techniques to practical application examples.
The relationship between the "Applied Fundamentals Program" and the "Literacy Program"
Our university's literacy program is an educational program made up solely of general education subjects, which could be likened to "reading," "writing," and "arithmetic." The Applied Foundation Program, on the other hand, involves taking related specialized subjects in addition to general education subjects, and aims to acquire the skills necessary to realize the integration of specialized fields and data science by combining learning in data science with learning in one's own specialized field within one's faculty.
Results of self-assessment and evaluation
Future development of this educational program
At Tohoku Gakuin University, we are working to enhance our curriculum by considering how to cultivate the new knowledge and experience necessary for students to engage in social activities in the future. This will be done in collaboration with experts from local businesses, public organizations, and other educational and research institutions, as well as incorporating feedback from students. Details of this initiative will be announced on our website in the future.
Program implementation structure
| committee etc. | role |
|---|---|
| Tohoku Gakuin University General Education Organization | Responsibility for program operation, improvement, and self-assessment/evaluation. |
| Expert Committee on Mathematical Sciences, Data Science, and AI Education Programs | Program implementation and improvement, self-assessment and evaluation. |
Application forms
- Tohoku Gakuin University, Basic Program in Mathematical Sciences, Data Science, and Applied AI (Faculty of Economics) (PDF: 3.1MB)
Responsible person
Director of the University-Wide Educational Organization (Vice President [Academic Affairs])
MURANOI, Hitoshi