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Join GSEC if:
You want to know how to develop a global career
You are interested in long-term study abroad
You want to develop language and communication skills
You want to meet people from a diverse range of departments and fields
You want to be seen as having global potential by prospective employers
The Global Scientists and Engineers Course (GSEC) provides a systematic curriculum that enables bachelor’s and master’s degree students to develop the necessary competencies to excel in the global arena. Through step-by-step approach, students will be able to gain global competencies as follows ; (a) a global mindset, (b) practical skills to work in global environment, and (c) skills necessary for international collaboration.
The aims of GSEC are to foster scientists and engineers who thrive in a global society and have the expertise to contribute innovative solutions to unknown global issues. Through GSEC, it is hoped that ones will be equipped with identity based on their field of expertise/knowledge/technical skills, as well as global mindset to respect ethical values and diversity.
Global Scientists and Engineers Course
Through taking the Global Scientists and Engineers Course, students are able to augment expertise in their major with global competence. The course comprises three levels, with each level building on the one before.
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＊ The Global Science and Engineers Course (GSEC) consists of three levels: Basic, Intermediate, and Advanced. Intermediate is considered the standard level. Basic serves as a preliminary level for Intermediate, and Advanced is for those who have completed Intermediate.
At the basic and intermediate levels, GSEC aims to develop students' (a) global perspective, (b) English proficiency and communication skills, (c) multicultural understanding and teamwork, (d) problem finding and solving skills, and (e) practical ability.
At the advanced level, based on the global competencies acquired so far, GSEC equips students with (a) international liberal arts knowledge, (b) international leadership skills, (c) skills to bring new ideas and values, and (d) basic skills for conducting international joint research.
An introductory program aimed at heightening students’ global awareness.
Students acquire the English proficiency necessary to study overseas.
Students acquire problem finding and solving skills, multicultural understanding, and teamwork skills.
Students learn to be proactive, develop risk management skills, and utilize their expertise abroad.
Timeline
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| Spring semester Fall semester | Course Application | Spring semester Fall semester |
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| Go on study abroad trips and internships | ||
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| Two months before degree completion | Apply for GSEC completion assessment through Tokyo Tech Learning Portfolio①Self-Reflection on learning through each programs②Edit Self-evaluation comments③Update Self-Evaluation Scoring Rubrics④Click "Submit request for course completion" |
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| Commencement ceremony | Certificate of completion | Commencement ceremony |
Acquire the knowledge and skills required of a global leader
Knowledge and skills for an international career
Creativity that leads to new values
Timeline
| Master’s degree program | ||
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| Course Application | ||
| Notification of acceptance | ||
| Take GSEC-related courses | ||
| Go on study abroad and internships | ||
| Edit Tokyo Tech Learning Portfolio and Self-Evaluation Scoring Rubrics |
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| Two months before degree completion | Apply for GSEC completion assessment through Tokyo Tech Learning Portfolio①Self-Reflection on learning through each programs②Edit Self-evaluation comments③Update Self-Evaluation Scoring Rubrics④Click "Submit request for course completion" |
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| Degree completion | Completion assessment | |
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| Commencement ceremony | Certificate of completion |
Requirements for the completion of GSEC up to the intermediate level and at the advanced level are specified separately.
Details on required course credits, English test scores, and study abroad and internship experiences are provided.
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