Mission Statement
The mission of the Graduate School of Tourism doctoral program is to equip students with the ability to play an active role as a leader in a diverse society, by establishing tourism studies in Japan and advancing and internationalizing tourism education and research.
Curriculum Policy
The curriculum is designed and implemented based on the following policy.
Perspective and Content of Curriculum
- Tourism research methodology exercises enable students to understand the diverse methodology and comprehend an overview of research into tourism.
- Specialized research equips students-to cultivate the advanced specialization and comprehensive problem-solving ability to comprehend the ultimate goals and level of research from the three fields of tourism management, regional regeneration, and tourism culture.
Teaching Mode and Methodologies
- Tourism Research Methods Exercise
Small groups with multiple instructors will address the tourism research methodology. - Special Research
For a student’s individual research, research guidance shall be provided by a primary supervisor, a team of two or more supervising instructors in different specialized fields, and the advice of experts inside and outside the school. While making use of advice from a wide range of the perspectives of experts inside and outside the university, exercise subjects are offered in order to cultivate specialized knowledge and competence required for conducting research activities.
Assessment Methods
Academic achievements shall be assessed based on the level of achievement via reports and presentations according to the targets to achieve and assessment criteria defined for each class subject.
In accordance with the criteria and procedures set out by the graduate school, the doctoral dissertation is examined in line with the thesis assessment criteria specified separately to confirm the acquisition of knowledge and competence required for the award of the degree. In addition, a final examination is required and the results of the assessment are determined by multiple academic staff members.
