According to Osaka Prefecture University, the doctoral human resources development program was adopted by the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology in 2013 to develop advanced research human resources who can lead the industry.In order to cultivate an entrepreneurial spirit that combines system thinking and design thinking, students have discussions with companies, finance, and local government officials at workshops, as well as more than three months of cross-disciplinary research, study abroad, and corporate internships. ing.

　As a result, of the 2019 graduates as of November 11, 19 are companies, two are public research institutes that emphasize ties with industry, and one is an assistant professor at a national university.

　For ex-post evaluation, a type-based examination / evaluation subcommittee was set up under the Doctoral Education Leading Program Committee, and the results were summarized by examining the construction of a degree program for leader training, the growth of graduates, and the degree of business retention.

　Professor Norifumi Fujimura of the Graduate School of Engineering, Osaka Prefecture University, who serves as the program coordinator, said, "The industrial shift called" modern day manufacturing (* 1) has begun. We would like to send out human resources who will lead the world. "

* 1 Kotozukuri Creating a business by thinking about what a customer wants to do with the product from a market perspective.

reference:[Osaka Prefecture University] The doctoral human resources development program jointly run by Osaka Prefecture University and Osaka City University has obtained an S rating in the ex-post evaluation.
[Japan Society for the Promotion of Science] 25 Doctoral Education Leading Program Ex-post Evaluation Results