Study Guide

【Past study guides】

Timeline for Completion

To complete the ToTAL program, students must pass both the degree examination for their graduate major and a final assessment by ToTAL. Successful students will receive an acknowledgement of program completion on their doctoral diploma. Failure to obtain a doctoral degree may result non-completion of the program.

Course Syllabi Listing

1.Recognition of Social Issues

【Graduate Attributes

Interest in problems inherent in complex systems that comprise our society, and ability to apply knowledge and bring new ideas to solve them

List of Courses (click to open)

LevelCourse numberCourse titleCreditsOffered
quarter
Language
used
400TAL.S403
*AY2023 course
cancelled
Challenging Global Issues
400TAL.S406Introduction to Work RulesⅠ produced by JTUC-RENGO1-0-03QJapanese
400TAL.S407
*AY2023 course
cancelled
Technology Transfer and Intellectual Property
500TAL.S502Professionals and Value Creation A0-1-02QJapanese
500TAL.S503Professionals and Value Creation B0-1-04QJapanese
500TAL.S504Introduction to Work RulesⅡproduced by JTUC-RENGO1-0-04QJapanese
500TAL.S505Recognition of Social Issues Workshop A0-1-02QEnglish
500TAL.S506Recognition of Social Issues Workshop B0-1-04QEnglish
500TAL.S507Professionals and Value Creation C0-1-02QJapanese
500TAL.S508Professionals and Value Creation D0-1-04QJapanese
500TAL.S509Recognition of Social Issues Workshop C0-1-02QEnglish
500TAL.S510Recognition of Social Issues Workshop D0-1-04QEnglish
600TAL.S603Leadership Facilitation Practicum0-1-01-2QEnglish

2.Global Communication

【Graduate Attributes

Communication skills to promote effective discussions while maintaining ethical integrity and appreciation for diversity of cultural background, citizenship, language, expertise, orientation, talent, etc.

List of Courses (click to open)

LevelCourse numberCourse titleCreditsOffered
quarter
Language
used
400TAL.C401
*AY2023 course
cancelled
Global Presentation
400TAL.C402Global Communication1-0-02Q
(Class A)
English
2Q
(Class B)
4Q
(Class C)
4Q
(Class D)
400LAE.E441Academic Presentation in English 13
* Reference (*available in Japanese only):
‘IV. Liberal Arts and Basic Science Courses
(教養科目群履修案内 ) ‘ – ‘2. English Language
Courses (英語科目 ) ‘in the Study Guide
(大学院学修案内)
0-1-01Q
(Class 1)
English
400LAE.E442Academic Presentation in English 14
* Reference (*available in Japanese only):
‘IV. Liberal Arts and Basic Science Courses
(教養科目群履修案内 ) ‘ – ‘2. English Language
Courses (英語科目 ) ‘in the Study Guide
(大学院学修案内)
0-1-02Q
(Class 1)
English
400LAE.E461Academic Writing in English 13
* Reference (*available in Japanese only):
‘IV. Liberal Arts and Basic Science Courses
(教養科目群履修案内 ) ‘ – ‘2. English Language
Courses (英語科目 ) ‘in the Study Guide
(大学院学修案内)
0-1-01Q
(Class 1)
English
1Q
(Class 2)
1Q
(Class 3)
400LAE.E462Academic Writing in English 14
* Reference (*available in Japanese only):
‘IV. Liberal Arts and Basic Science Courses
(教養科目群履修案内 ) ‘ – ‘2. English Language
Courses (英語科目 ) ‘in the Study Guide
(大学院学修案内)
0-1-02Q
(Class 1)
English
2Q
(Class 2)
2Q
(Class 3)
500TAL.C501
*AY2023 course
cancelled
Global Writing
500TAL.C502Multicultural Collaborative Leadership0-1-02Q
(Class S)
Japanese
4Q
(Class F)
500TAL.C503Multicultural Business Leadership0-1-01Q
(Class S)
3Q
(Class F)
600TAL.C601Strategic Debate1-0-01Q
(Class A)
English
3Q
(Class B)
600TAL.C602Creative Discussion1-0-02Q
(Class A)
English
600TAL.C603The Psychology of Leadership1-0-04QEnglish

3.Leadership, Followership, and Consensus Building

【Graduate Attributes

Understanding responsibilities and roles in an interdisciplinary team, sharing vision and ideas with team members as well as making full use of individual expertise and talent to achieve goals. Ability to build consensus among the community or stakeholders, and to give form to ideas emerging from consensus

List of Courses (click to open)

LevelCourse numberCourse titleCreditsOffered
quarter
Language
used
400TAL.W401Introduction to Leadership0-1-01Q
(Class A)
English
2Q
(Class B)
3Q
(Class C)
4Q
(Class D)
500TAL.A501Master’s Essential Course of
Group Work for Leadership
0-1-01Q~2QEnglish
3Q~4Q
500TAL.W502Fundamental Group Work for Leadership I0-2-01Q~2QEnglish
3Q4Q
500TAL.W503Fundamental Group Work for
LeadershipⅡ
0-2-01Q~2QEnglish
3Q~4Q
500TAL.W504Master’s Practical Group Work for
LeadershipⅠ
0-2-01Q~2QEnglish
3Q~4Q
500TAL.W505Master’s Practical Group Work for
LeadershipⅡ
0-2-01Q~2QEnglish
3Q~4Q
600TAL.A601Doctoral Essential Course of Group Work
for Leadership
0-1-01Q~2QEnglish
3Q~4Q
600TAL.W602Doctoral Practical Group Work for
LeadershipⅠ
0-2-01Q~2QEnglish
3Q~4Q
600TAL.W603Doctoral Practical Group Work for
LeadershipⅡ
0-2-01Q~2QEnglish
3Q~4Q
600TAL.W612Advanced Group Work for LeadershipⅠ0-2-01Q~2QEnglish
3Q~4Q
600TAL.W613Advanced Group Work for LeadershipⅡ0-2-01Q~2QEnglish
3Q~4Q

4. Off-Campus Project

【Graduate Attributes

Ability to apply acquired knowledge and skills to solve societal problems and contribute to the development of academia while exploring further abilities and skills to move forward

List of Courses (click to open)

LevelCourse numberCourse titleCreditsOffered
quarter
Language
used
400TAL.I601Leadership Off-Campus Project

※Details for ToTAL students
0-0-41Q
(Class A)
Japanese
2Q
(Class B)
3Q
(Class C)
4Q
(Class D)
500TAL.I602Leadership Interdisciplinary Research Project

※Details for ToTAL students
0-0-41Q
(Class A)
Japanese
2Q
(Class B)
3Q
(Class C)
4Q
(Class D)

5. Cultural Skills

【Graduate Attributes

Interest in broad subjects beyond limited expertise, cultural skills, dignity, and trustworthiness

List of Courses (click to open)

LevelCourse numberCourse titleCreditsOffered
quarter
Language
used
400TAL.L442Graduate Seminar in Liberal Arts0-1-03QEnglish
TAL.L443Mindfulness for Leadership0-1-03QJapanese
LAH.XXXXHumanities and Social Science Courses excluding
Leadership Workshop and other Key Courses with the code ‘LAH.C.’
*Reference (available in Japanese only):
‘IV. Liberal Arts and Basic Science Courses
(教養科目群履修案内)’- ‘1. Humanities and Social Science Courses
(文系教養科目)’ in the Study Guide (大学院学修案内).
LAJ.XXXXJapanese Language and Culture Courses (only for international students)
*Reference (available in Japanese only):
‘IV. Liberal Arts and Basic Science Courses
(教養科目群履修案内)’ – ‘4. Japanese Language and Culture Courses
(日本語・日本文化科目)’ in the Study Guide (大学院学修案内).

Requirements for Completion

Course categoryRequired coursesElectivesCredits required per course category
1. Recognition of Social IssuesA minimum of 3 credits
2. Global Communication・A minimum of 1 credit from the 400 and 500 levels
・A minimum of 1 credit from the 600 level
A minimum of 3 credits
3. Leadership, Followership, and Consensus Building2 credits from Fundamental Group Work for Leadership・A minimum of 2 credits from Master’s Practical Group Work
for Leadership I or Doctoral Practical Group Work for Leadership I or Advanced Group Work for Leadership I
A minimum of 4 credits
4. Off-Campus Project・4 credits from Leadership Off-Campus Project or Leadership Interdisciplinary Research Project4 credits
5. Cultural Skills・A minimum of 1 credit from “Graduate Seminar in Liberal Arts” or “Mindfulness and Well-being”A minimum of 2 credits
Total required creditsA minimum of 16 credits in addition to meeting the above conditions

Notes

To successfully complete the ToTAL program, students must earn 16 or more credits as stated in the table and pass the final assessment, in addition to being certified as completing the doctoral degree program in their Graduate Major.