Master’s Course (2022.4〜)Division of Electrical, Information and Communication Engineering

Admission Policy (Master’s Programs)

 The educational and research goals of this course are to provide an environment where students not only master their systematic knowledge of electrical engineering, information science, and communication engineering but also expand their perspective in advanced technologies and interdisciplinary research fields. Furthermore, students are expected to be creative, taking up the challenge to develop new technologies and playing a leading role on the global stage. Therefore, students must have enough technical knowledge to study in the Division of Electrical, Information and Communication Engineering, Kanazawa University, have a desire to carry out more advanced studies in their major field, and aim to contribute to society with their research results at the international level.

Basic Policy for Selection

 During the screening process, we will evaluate students comprehensively based on submitted documents, written examinations in mathematics and major subjects, an oral examination, and the score of an English proficiency test.

Desirable Abilities for Admission

 Written and spoken English, Mathematics, and major subjects in electrical, information and communication engineering (electrical circuits, electromagnetism, electronic circuits, fundamentals of information science, computer software, computer hardware, etc.).

Curriculum Policy (Master’s Programs)

 The curriculum of the Division of Electrical, Information and Communication Engineering is organized with a high level of specialization and highly interdisciplinary nature for fostering high-end professionals and prospective students of the doctoral program. To achieve the following educational goals, the courses in this curriculum are assigned to one of four subject groups for different educational objectives, namely: 1) specialized fundamental subjects, 2) advanced subjects, 3) research projects, and 4) common subjects in the Graduate School of Natural Science and Technology.

  1. In the Master's programs, students acquire basic knowledge to learn advanced technology from the basics to practical use, based on the outcomes of education at the undergraduate level.
  2. Students acquire advanced expertise in one of four technical fields: electronic systems, information systems, communications systems, and intelligent systems.
  3. To enable students to develop research planning ability and effective research dissemination skills, they acquire technical writing, presentation, and discussion skills.
  4. Students develop the ability to take the initiative and act independently to develop new fields of technology. Furthermore, students acquire knowledge of scientific methodology and, moreover, enhance their ability in efficient information dissemination and methods of social implementation.

Diploma Policy (Master’s Programs)

 Students of the Division of Electrical, Information and Communication Engineering are expected to have advanced knowledge of electrical and electronic engineering, as well as information and communication engineering, to develop pioneering technologies and to innovate. Furthermore, students are expected to be creative, taking up the challenge to develop new technologies and playing a leading role in various fields. To achieve this, students are required to complete the units of the Master’s program, to pass a review of the final dissertation, and to achieve the following outcomes:

  1. Developed advanced expertise and technological development capabilities in electrical and electronic engineering, and information and communication engineering.
  2. Developed expert knowledge to produce solutions and to develop a new field.
  3. Developed the ability to take the initiative and act independently to lead technology development.
  4. Developed presentation and discussion skills to present research results.
  5. In addition to global awareness and communication skills in English, having developed strong motivation and high ethical standards toward R&D and technological innovation.