Diploma Policy of the Graduate School of Science, Technology and Innovation
Master’s Program
In the current world, leaders who can promote innovation are sought by various industries. In
light of this situation, the Graduate School of Science, Technology and Innovation aims tofoster science-oriented individuals with research capabilities spanning a broad range ofadvanced fields and the entrepreneurial skills necessary to manage every stage in the process ofdeveloping and marketing academic research results, including an understanding of intellectual
property and product design engineering. In order to achieve these objectives and ensure that weprovide a world-class standard of education, the Graduate School of Science, Technology andInnovation awards degrees in line with the following policies:
Degree: Master of Science, Technology and Innovation
Based on the Kobe University Diploma Policy, the Graduate School of Science, Technologyand Innovation awards degrees in line with the following policies:
・ Students shall study at the Graduate School of Science, Technology and Innovation for at least
2 years, and must earn the credits required for course completion. Upon receiving thenecessary research guidance, they must also pass a review of their master’s degree thesis anda final exam.
・ Prior to graduating, students of this Graduate School are expected to acquire the following
skills in addition to the abilities set out in the Kobe University Diploma Policy.
Humanity・High ethical standards and the ability to solve problems through cooperation with people
from a range of backgrounds.
・The ability to take appropriate action based on a fundamental understanding of the impact ofscience and technology on society.
Creativity
・The ability to approach problems from a multi-faceted, interdisciplinary perspective.
・The ability to identify the issues involved in creating new values for society in science andtechnology, and to work towards solving these issues.
International Awareness・The ability to engage in research with a global outlook, and to express the results of thisresearch in a clear and logical fashion.
Specialization

・The ability to engage in research from a specialist and interdisciplinary perspective, basedon the acquisition of advanced expertise within their chosen research field as well as coreknowledge of other research areas and entrepreneurship.
Doctoral Program
In the current world, leaders who can promote innovation are sought by various industries. In
light of this situation, the Graduate School of Science, Technology and Innovation aims to foster
science-oriented individuals with research capabilities spanning a broad range of advanced fields
and the entrepreneurial skills necessary to manage every stage in the process of developing andmarketing academic research results, including an understanding of intellectual property andproduct design engineering. We intend to produce human resources who can create innovation as“independent entrepreneurs” launching a new venture, or as “intra-firm entrepreneurs” in existing
companies and organizations, and who can conduct research or education related to scientific andtechnological innovations.
In order to achieve these objectives and ensure that we provide a world-class standard ofeducation, the Graduate School of Science, Technology and Innovation awards degrees in linewith the policies below.
The students are expected to acquire the following abilities: Enhanced Humanity, International
Awareness, Specialization, and Creativity.
Degree: Doctor of Philosophy in Science, Technology and Innovation
Based on the Kobe University Diploma Policy, the Graduate School of Science, Technologyand Innovation awards degrees in line with the following policies.
・ Students shall study at the Graduate School of Science, Technology and Innovation for at least
3 years, and must earn the credits required for course completion. Upon receiving thenecessary research guidance, they must also pass a review of their doctoral degree thesis anda final exam.
Regarding the period of attendance, students who have achieved outstanding research results
may be eligible to complete the Doctoral Program in less than 3 years.
・ Prior to graduating, students of this Graduate School are expected to acquire the following
skills in addition to the abilities set out in the Kobe University Diploma Policy.
Humanity・High ethical standards and the ability to solve problems through cooperation with people
from a range of backgrounds.

・The ability to take appropriate action based on a fundamental understanding of the impact ofscience and technology on society.
Creativity
・ The ability to achieve research results that are expected to lead to a scientific andtechnological breakthrough based on advanced expertise within their research field. Students
should also be able to design concepts (innovation ideas) for new products or services witheconomic and social value based on these research results. On the other hand, students should
also obtain the ability to come up with the focal topics for scientific and technologicalbreakthroughs that will lead to innovative ideas.
・The ability to produce concrete innovation from their ideas by formulating practical and highquality innovation strategies, including those for the launch of a new venture or business.
International Awareness・The ability to engage in research with a global outlook, and to express the results of thisresearch in a clear and logical fashion.
Specialization
・The ability to make creative breakthroughs in scientific and technological fields throughmultidimensional research that combines knowledge of the following areas: Bioproduction,
Advanced Membrane Technology, Advanced Information and Communication Technology,and Advanced Medical Science.