The Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology has selected five schools that have received the "Internship Awards at Universities, etc." from among the internships offered as regular curriculums at universities, etc.
The "Internship Awards at Universities, etc.", which is now in its second year, has a high educational effect from the internship efforts that are being implemented as a formal curriculum at universities, etc., and is given to other universities, etc. and companies. The Minister of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology commends what can be a suitable model for widespread use.
In 2019, there were applications from 58 schools (51 universities, 2 junior colleges, 5 colleges of technology), and as a result of the selection by the selection committee, Niiza University was awarded the highest award and Atomi Gakuen Women's University was awarded the award for excellence. , Konan University, Miyazaki University, and Osaka Prefectural University won the selection committee special award.
At Niigata University, which won the highest award, a compulsory subject entitled "Field Studies" is held in the first year of the College of Creative Studies.Through a four-week (actually 1-day) program in areas and industries related to daily life, with the aim of motivating students to study at university early after enrollment and focusing their interest in their area of expertise. Understand the current situation and solve problems.In the examination, the position and aim in the curriculum are clear, the educational effect is continuously grasped not only at the end of the internship, a dedicated coordinator is assigned, and the host company etc. It was highly evaluated that he was designing a useful program.
In addition, Osaka Prefecture University, which is a special award, conducts "Innovation Creation Researcher Training III (TEC III)" as an elective course in the doctoral program of all graduate schools.Understand the difference in research activities between universities and companies, and work on research and development work on the premise of commercialization and practical application in companies with the aim of acquiring a high business sense as a doctoral human resource who leads the industry. It is a long-term program for 3 months.In the examination, it was evaluated that it would contribute to improving the attractiveness of doctoral education and expanding the career path of doctoral human resources.
