International Course in Social Informatics

This course assumes that the information is the most important concept in society and that its proper management helps to answer societal needs and problems, which, nowadays, are subject to rapid changes as technological advances are made. Our department provides opportunities to study ICT technologies and social information systems in the areas of information management, multiagent systems and system dynamics. In the area of information management the following content will be explored: databases, information retrieval, web information management, distributed information systems, information organization and retrieval, information systems design for object-oriented design/analysis and programming, database design, user interface design, web information systems design, and information systems analysis including data mining. In the area of multi-agent systems, students delve into business processes and services computing. In the area of content, students learn system dynamics, environmental issues, GIS, field research and statistics. Biosphere informatics and information system analysis will be also taught. In the area of social informatics, topics will include information security, information economy, digital rights, digital ethics and IT policy and agenda.

http://www.i.kyoto-u.ac.jp/admission/pdf/H27-SIAO-master-en.pdf

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Prepare for the program requirements with English Online by the British Council.

• ✔️ Flexible study schedule
• ✔️ Experienced teachers
• ✔️ Certificate upon completion

📘 Recommended for students with an IELTS level of 6.0 or below.

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