Message from the Chair
The world is now in the midst of turbulent times with the advent of the AI age, frequent natural disasters, global political and economic changes including international conflicts, and the spread of new viruses. It can also be said that the "era of gale and raging waves" has arrived. It goes without saying that we need excellent sailors to navigate through these turbulent seas. We, as educators and researchers, feel that it is our most urgent and important responsibility to nurture people who can become excellent sailors.
We at the CPPS (College of Policy and Planning Sciences) are very pleased to welcome you with high expectations. The major goal of our CPPS is to "polish and develop the thinking ability to academically analyze the various issues that arise in our complex society and to develop human resources who can respond to and contribute to today's society with these abilities."
Our CPPS consists of three majors: "Socio-Economic Systems," "Management Science and Engineering," and "Urban Planning," and we will combine the interdisciplinary wisdom of the specialized fields within each major to develop human resources who can respond to and contribute to today's society. Our educational program for this purpose includes liberal arts subjects such as economics, business administration, psychology, and sociology, as well as science subjects such as mathematics, statistics, operations research, information engineering, computer science, and urban and environmental engineering. We also emphasize practical training and exercises to develop objective analysis, practical thinking, and solution skills. We have many professors who are well versed in their respective fields of study.
The ability of those who sail in the "age of gale and storm" and overcome it all depends on the ability of those who move the ship. And this ability will lead to a better society. I sincerely hope that you will acquire "the intelligence and skills.”
I sincerely hope that you will be able to stand up to the stormy sea.
