Interesting to learn too.Students are a generation that has become familiar with digital devices, starting with games from an early age.There are many students who are interested in the various systems and mechanisms that operate behind the scenes of society, such as familiar games and movies.So far, as a data science minor, I have been working on application development using the multi-platform game development engine “Unity” and the production of Metaversity, which is also on the Asia University website.In the future, as a data science department, we plan to challenge various developments and research in collaboration with Unity Technologies Japan, the developer, based on the interests of students.

　In the second year, all students take a compulsory special lecture on data science given by company leaders. As the department's catchphrase says, "Those who control data control business," it is now an urgent issue for any company to utilize data science in its management. It can be said that this is both a problem and a hope for business owners.It will surely be an invaluable experience for students to learn how managers who actually run companies and influence society and the economy think about the reality and future of data science and what kind of vision they have. .In addition, the high expectations of management students who take on the role of instructors in these lectures can be seen.

　In addition, there seems to be no shortage of materials that can be used as teaching materials, such as a development project in collaboration with a major electronics manufacturer that represents Japan, and a game that allows students to simulate a trip in the local language in advance with international students.Through four years, students can identify their own aspirations and the field they want to advance in while actually experiencing data science from upstream to downstream.

　Currently, companies that deal with data science tend to be generally regarded as IT companies, but the world is moving fast.An increasing number of companies are establishing departments that handle data science within their own companies or group companies in order to increase their competitiveness, avoid missing opportunities, and respond to social needs more speedily.From now on, there is no doubt that there will be more places where data science knowledge and technology can be utilized, regardless of the company or industry, such as manufacturers, finance, services, non-profit organizations, and governments.Acquiring the knowledge and skills of data science while cultivating a management perspective will surely increase the options for the future.

　“Some of the high school students who come to the Open Campus say that they want to apply the applications they create to business and that they want to be useful in society. exchanging opinions in the same classroom, working together to gain new inspiration, and research that transcends the boundaries between universities. I think it would be great if it became more popular," said Professor Nobuyuki Suzuki, dean of the Faculty of Business Administration, speaking of his expectations for the new department.