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Having received approval from the
Ministry of Education in March of 1993, Tama University Graduate
School began offering evening courses leading to a Master's degree
in Information Management to a fixed enrollment of 20 students.
In March of 1995, Tama University Graduate School was subsequently
approved to offer a Doctoral degree to a fixed enrollment of 5 students.
This evening Doctoral program was the first of its kind in Japan,
and has been structured to allow those who have already attained
a Master's degree (or those with equivalent work-related experience
and qualifications) to further their studies and advance to the
highest level of their profession while maintaining full-time employment.
In April of 1998, the fixed enrollment numbers were increased to
40 students for the Master's program and 10 students for the Doctoral
program. As of March 2002, 156 Master's degrees and 6 Doctoral degrees
have been awarded, while another 80 Master's students and 10 Doctoral
students continue to work towards their respective qualifications.
 Tama
University Graduate School (TGS) continues
to enroll and educate increasing numbers of working professionals
at the graduate level. Just as companies, government, and municipal
offices must continue to evolve and change with the times, their
employees must be prepared for ever-changing environmental conditions
and possess the necessary problem-solving capabilities. Flexibility,
creativity, and the ability to adapt quickly to change are absolutely
critical in this age of computerization and globalization. A tremendous
synergy is created between the real-world problems encountered in
the daily business operations of our student and the studies and
knowledge provided by our professors and lecturers. This synergy
not only provides a source of vitality to TGS, but also creates
opportunities for meaningful exchange and deepened relationships
between student and teacher. TGS takes great pride in continuing
to produce talented individuals capable of analyzing and resolving
problems through a combination of superior knowledge and technology.
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 "Gain
Practical
Skills and Knowledge"
As a pioneer in Japan for studies in the field of Information Management,
TGS provides the ideal learning environment for aspiring business
professionals. A strong emphasis is also placed upon development
of managerial skills in organizational environments, making many
aspects of the curriculum similar to that of an MBA. In addition,
most lecturers have extensive real-world experience and the various
backgrounds of fellow graduate students create an interesting and
colorful academic environment.
"Maintain Full-time Employment"
Tama University Graduate School is a graduate school for professionals who do not want to leave
their current job in order to upgrade their skills and qualifications.
Therefore, most lectures are held on Saturdays, and evening classes
are held on weeknights. Classes are held in Meguro, a central location
in Tokyo, and begin at 6:30 PM, making it very convenient for most
working professionals. Studies also progress gradually, providing
students with a firm and solid foundation of knowledge. TGS also
provides a variety of support services to assist graduate students.
"Networking and Relationship
Building"
Tama University Graduate School has an excellent reputation for the quality of its instruction
and the exchange between its students and teachers. One teacher
usually advises no more than three students leading to maximum exchange
of ideas, as well as very efficient transference of skills and knowledge.
Furthermore, students are able to choose two or more teachers to
act as their advisor for their thesis. Since the other graduate
students are all of various ages, occupations, and backgrounds,
students are able to build up a dynamic network for present and
future situations. Finally, rather unusual for a graduate school,
TGS has a very active alumni organization.
"Research Directly Applicable
to your Everyday Job"
Tama University Graduate School places the utmost respect on independent studies and research.
As a result, there are no compulsory subjects. Individuals are able
to choose freely from the subjects offered and design a curriculum
that best meets their needs and interests. Moreover, students may
also propose and create a new business model instead of writing
the traditional master's thesis. Students are provided with the
necessary resources and support to complete an original business
plan.
"Maximize your Return on
Investment"
Tama University Graduate School has arranged a prominent teaching faculty, composed of distinguished
lecturers and professionals from corporations, government and municipal
offices, and the mass media. This is a fact that TGS takes great
pride in and cannot be replicated by other graduate schools. TGS
places individuals in direct contact with industry leaders and business
professionals, creating an environment capable of producing unequalled
knowledge, creativity and innovation.
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