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What is Global Scientists and Engineers Course(GSEC)?

Join GSEC if:

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.

Advanced
Intermediate*
Basic
Skills to be developed
  • Global perspective
  • English proficiency and communication skills
  • Multicultural understanding and teamwork
  • Problem finding and solving skills
  • Practical ability
Skills to be developed
  • International liberal arts
  • International leadership
  • Skills to bring new ideas and values
  • Basic skills for conducting international joint research
Eligibility

Intended for (a) bachelor's degree students and (b) master's degree students who have not fulfilled the criteria to join the advanced level.
Students who enroll in GSEC begin at the basic level. After fulfilling the completion requirements for this level, they advance to intermediate. For GSEC completion requirements for the basic and intermediate levels.

Eligibility

Intended for master's and professional degree students who fulfill the eligibility criteria.
For GSEC eligibility criteria and completion requirements at the advanced level.

* 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.

Four Programs / Three education contents at Three Levels of Study

  • (Basic/Intermediate)
  • (Advanced)

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.

  • Basic/Intermediate
  • Advanced

Timeline

Bachelor’s degree program Master’s degree program
Spring semester Fall semester Course Application Spring semester Fall semester
Notification of acceptance
Take GSEC-related courses
Go on study abroad trips and internships
Further develop English proficiency
Edit Tokyo Tech Learning Portfolio and
Self-Evaluation Scoring Rubrics
Two months before degree completion Apply for GSEC completion assessment
through Tokyo Tech Learning Portfolio
①Self-Reflection on learning through each programs②Edit Self-evaluation comments③Update Self-Evaluation Scoring Rubrics④Click "Submit request for course completion"
Two months before degree completion
Degree completion Completion assessment Degree completion
Completion recognition
Commencement ceremony Certificate of completion Commencement ceremony

Timeline

Master’s degree program
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
Two months before degree completion Apply for GSEC completion assessment
through Tokyo Tech Learning Portfolio
①Self-Reflection on learning through each programs②Edit Self-evaluation comments③Update Self-Evaluation Scoring Rubrics④Click "Submit request for course completion"
Degree completion Completion assessment
Completion recognition
Commencement ceremony Certificate of completion
  • Basic/Intermediate
  • Advanced

Completion Requirements

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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【募集】2024夏・超短期海外派遣プログラム 3:00 PM
【募集】2024夏・超短期海外派遣プログラム
Apr 21 @ 3:00 PM – May 23 @ 3:00 PM
2024年の夏休みに実施する超短期海外派遣プログラムの公募を4月22日(月)より開始します。 派遣先はタイ、スウェーデン、スリランカです(下記プログラム一覧参照)。 本プログラムは、グローバル理工人育成コース「実践型海外派遣プログラム」、アントレプレナーシップ科目・グローバル教育オプション(GEO)の対象科目の一つで、留学を体験してもらうことを目的にしています。 そのため次のような特徴があり、初めて一人で海外に行く方、長期留学の下見をしたい方などにお勧めです。 ● 10数名の東工大生でグループ行動をします(教職員が引率) ● 訪問先は、大学、研究所、企業など ● 独立行政法人日本学生支援機構(JASSO)などの奨学金対象であるため、奨学金を受給できる可能性があります。  ※応募を検討する際には、必ず奨学金支給に関する資料を読み、理解の上で申し込みください。   下記日程にて応募説明会および2024年春派遣参加者による報告会を行います。必ず参加してください。 5月8日(水)12:40~13:10(説明会)                   13:10~15:05(報告会) @大岡山 W2-401 申込方法 T2フォームより申込してください。 申込〆切 2024年 5月24日(金)午前9時   プログラム一覧(出発日順) スリランカ  2024年8月25日(日) ~ 9月7日(土)<12泊14日> http://www.ghrd.titech.ac.jp/study_abroad_program/2024/shortterm_2024sm_sr/ Lanka Nippon Biztech Institute(LNBTI)等を訪問し学生交流を行います。(LNBTI学生との郊外へのショートトリップも予定)また、複数の世界遺産への訪問(シーギリヤロック、ランギリ・ダンブッラ石窟寺院、アヌラーダプラの3か所を予定)や紅茶工場の見学を予定しています。   タイ (Global Awareness for Technology Implementation: GATI)      2024年 8月26日(月)~9月5日(木) (9泊11日)  http://www.ghrd.titech.ac.jp/study_abroad_program/2024/shortterm_2024sm_gati/ 本プログラムは3-4Qに開講される「グローバル理工人共修1(特論1)」または「異文化グループワーク演習発展」とセットで実施されます。 1.現地訪問、2.遠隔によるグループワーク、3.チュラーロンコーン大学学生の本学訪問の3つが組み合わされています。 スウェーデン 2024年 8月27日(火)~9月8日(日) (10泊13日) http://www.ghrd.titech.ac.jp/study_abroad_program/2024/shortterm_2024sm_sw/ スウェーデン王立工科大学、リンシェーピン大学等を訪問し、講義受講(英語)、研究室訪問、学生交流を予定しています。 また、スウェーデンを代表するグローバル企業を見学します。   ★ 2023年夏に実施した超短期海外派遣プログラム(スウェーデン、タイ、スリランカ、フランス)の報告書はこちら   【お問合せ】 アントレプレナーシップ教育機構 グローバル教育実施室(Takiプラザ B1)  電話:03-5734-3520 / e-mail: ghrd.sien@jim.titech.ac.jp
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