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Subjects of the Master's Program
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GITS has adopted the semester system. Students are required to register for the subject as described below at each semester.

Project research (4 credits/each)
Project research is only for students enrolled in the Project Research Course. Students are required, under the research guidance of a supervisor, to conduct project research on a specified theme and release the outcome of project research to an academic society, academic journal, etc. Project research consists of (A), (B), (C) and (D). The students who take (A) and (B) are required to select a theme and conduct research. The purpose of (C) and (D) is completion of a master's thesis. Students will be able to acquire highly advanced and professional knowledge and skill through this. -- here
Practice (2 credits/each)
Practice subjects are designed to enable students to accumulate practical knowledge and experience required for conducting project research. The contents are closely related to each student's topics of project research and taught by his/her supervisor. -- here
Theme research (4credits/each)
Theme research is only for students enrolled in the Interdisciplinary Research Course and the Career Development Course. Students are required to establish themes and conduct research under the theme for one semester.
Students enrolled in the Interdisciplinary Research Course are required to conduct two single-semester research projects both in major and minor areas and finish the projects in order to acquire a wide range of knowledge and skill.
Students enrolled in the Career Development Course are required to conduct one single-semester theme research in a major course in order to enhance the knowledge and skill in their area of specialization. -- here
Advanced subjects (2credits/each)
Advanced subjects are designed to enable students to acquire more advanced knowledge and develop applied skills. -- here
Basic subjects (2credits/each)
Basic subjects are designed to enable students to acquire basic knowledge in each area of specialization. -- here
Requirements for completion of the Master's Program
Course Project Research Course Interdisciplinary Research Career Development Course
Enrollment Years 2 years 2 years 1 year
Project Research 16 credits
(4 credits for each project research)
- -
Practice 2 credits - -
Theme Research - 8 credits
(4 credits for each research in major area and in minor area)
4 credits
Advanced Subject 6 credits 16 credits 22 credits
Basic Subject 6 credits 16 credits 12 credits
Master's Thesis Required - -
Other Requirements - Presentation on the theme research (major area) at the "Theme Research Hearing" -
Total Required Credits 30 credits 40 credits 38 credits
Requirements for completion of the Doctorate Program
In order to complete the doctorate program, a doctoral student must be enrolled in the program for three years or more with necessary research supervision and pass the final examination of the dissertation.
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