The DX Practical Lab is a cutting-edge educational initiative designed to forge top-tier IT professionals, fully equipped to lead and innovate amid today’s relentless surge in digital transformation (DX).
(This pioneering endeavor was selected for the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science, and Technology’s FY2023 “University and College of Technology Functional Enhancement Support Project.”)
Three Special Lectures on Digital Transformation
１．Special Lecture on DX Practice
This lecture aims to develop a DX-oriented mindset through classes taught by DX professionals.
It also aims to cultivate practical skills through hands-on cloud design exercises led by practitioners.
Prior to the cloud design exercises, students are required to complete the AWS Academy Cloud Foundations course (approximately 20 hours),which is provided online in a prepared AWS environment.
Following this, students will engage in hands-on training during class to build their own AWS servers.
２．Special Lecture on DX Solutions
While engaging in practical learning on platforms, data/AI, and innovation—essential elements for promoting DX—this course also offers opportunities to connect with leading professionals from a wide range of industries.
By actively collaborating with diverse individuals beyond classroom hours, students will develop the ability to think critically, identify real-world problems, and acquire problem-solving skills.
３．Special Lecture on DX Data Utilization
In accordance with the policy of the DX Practice Lab, this lecture explores how knowledge acquired at university can be applied to real-world problems.
Students will develop the ability to solve practical issues by analyzing data generated in real-life contexts.
Specifically, the course introduces the basics of building models for real-world phenomena, which are not fully covered by traditional statistical or AI methodologies.
Human Resource Development
What kind of talent does the “DX Practical Lab” cultivate?
As the IT landscape evolves at breakneck speed, industry urgently needs professionals who can steer digital transformation (DX) to new heights.
The DX Practical Lab provides hands-on, real-world-focused training, empowering students with cutting-edge DX technologies.
Our goal is to guide them towards key DX certifications, ensuring they emerge as the leaders driving progress in today’s digital era.
Through our forward-looking digital talent development strategies, we shape three key types of next-generation professionals:
１．AI Engineer
We foster talent capable not only of understanding the principles of deep learning and performing model construction, training, and inference,
but also of leveraging cutting-edge technologies such as GPUs and edge AI to address real-world societal and industrial challenges through DX implementation.
２．BI Engineer
We develop data scientists who can go beyond statistical processing and visualization of big data using BI tools.
These professionals will be able to uncover insights for DX hidden within real-world data and make actionable proposals based on their findings.
３．DX Consultant
We cultivate professionals who understand the essence of DX and can drive innovation and growth across society and industry.
These individuals will be equipped to tackle problems using AI engineering, BI engineering, and cloud technologies.
Curriculum
To enhance hands-on skills beyond traditional education, we invite experienced DX practitioners from industry to serve as specially appointed instructors. In addition,
active professionals from the business world participate in lectures to share real-world DX cases and provide guidance on obtaining DX-related certifications.
Professor Introduction
Hisaya Tanaka - Professor Graduate School of Engineering, Department of Informatics Person in Charge of the “DX Practical Lab” Educational Initiative
Hajime Morita - Specially Appointed Professor Graduate School of Engineering, Department of Informatics Responsible for “DX Practical Theory” Courses
Shigeki Gunji - Specially Appointed Professor Graduate School of Engineering, Department of Informatics Responsible for “Special Lecture on DX Solutions” Courses
Yoshio Miki Professor
Dean of the School of Computer Science
Graduate School of Engineering, Department of Informatics Responsible for “Special Lecture on Data-Driven DX” Courses
Facility / Place
Equipment
DX Practical Workstations:
CPU: 14th Gen Intel Core i7
GPU: NVIDIA RTX 4080 Super
RAM: 64GB
AI Practical GPU Server:
GPU: NVIDIA H100 x4
Educational Facilities
Kogakuin University Shinjuku Campus, Mid-rise Building 4th Floor
Address: 1-24-2 Nishi-Shinjuku, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo 163-8677, Japan
Kogakuin University’s Initiatives in Mathematical, Data Science, and AI Education
Announcements from the DX Practical Lab
March 26, 2025We held a Data Science Seminar using Nikkei POS data.
March 14, 2025The DX Practical Lab was relocated to the 7th floor of the Mid-rise Building.
December 02, 2024Lecture by Dr. Shoichi Yabe: “Insights from U.S.-Japan Comparisons and Methods for Promoting DX”
November 21, 2024Second: DX Practice Lab MATLAB Parallel Server Hands-on Seminar
November 18, 2024Lecture by Dr. Masayoshi Samejima: “AWS Modules, Using the Lab & Qualification Acquisition (Part 2)”
November 11, 2024Lecture by Dr. Masayoshi Samejima: “AWS Modules, Using the Lab & Qualification Acquisition (Part 1)”
October 28, 2024Special Lecture in “DX Practical Theory” by Mr. Masahiko Iimura of LAC Co., Ltd.: “Understanding and Facing Cyber Risks as DX Obstacles”
October 21, 2024Special Lecture in “DX Practical Theory” by Mr. Shigeru Yuasa, President of Taliente: “Considerations for DX in the Video Business”
October 14, 2024Special Lecture in “DX Practical Theory” by Mr. Neri Yamaguchi: “Rethinking DX—Beyond Technology”
October 07, 2024Special Lecture in “DX Practical Theory” by Mr. Ryuichi Masuda, CMO of LINE WORKS Corporation: “The Reality of DX Implementation in SMEs”
September 30, 2024Special Lecture in “DX Practical Theory” by Mr. Hiroyuki Yamano of Nutanix Japan: “The Current State of DX in Business—Hints for Surviving the Post-DX Era”
September 23, 2024Special Lecture in “DX Practical Theory” by Mr. Seita Yoshizaki of Soprano Plan: “Observing Adobe’s Subscription Business Success and Digital Transformation”
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