Degrees
This section explains the degrees conferred by the Graduate School of Health Management and the graduation requirements.
Master’s Program
Major in Nursing
Major in Public Health, Sport and Health Sciences
Doctoral Program
Major in Nursing
Major in Public Health, Sport and Health Sciences
Graduation Requirements
Master’s Program
Students have been enrolled for at least two years (excluding periods of temporary leave of absence), gained at least 30 credits including those in specified courses, have presented at degree presentation meeting, and passed the defense of their master’s thesis as well as the final examination.
[Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) Program]
Students have been enrolled for at least two years (excluding periods of temporary leave of absence), gained at least 46 credits including those in specified courses, have presented at degree thesis presentation meeting, and passed the examination of their research paper as well as the final examination.
Major in Public Health, Sport and Health Sciences
Students have been enrolled for at least two years (excluding periods of temporary leave of absence), gained at least 30 credits including those in specified courses, have presented at degree presentation meeting, and passed the defense of their master’s thesis or the examination of their research paper (internship) as well as the final examination.
Doctoral Program
Students have been enrolled for at least three years (excluding periods of temporary leave of absence), have acquired the required credits in specified courses, and have received necessary research guidance. Following the examination of their dissertation at the interim dissertation evaluation meeting (held once annually; total of three times during the enrollment period), they have passed the defense of their doctoral dissertation as well as the final examination.
Examples of Master’s Thesis and Doctoral Dissertation Topics
Master’s Program
Major in Nursing
Involvement in continued employment of workers with developmental disabilities: Qualitative research targeting supervisors
Association between appetite and subjective symptoms in patients attending outpatient clinics following hematopoietic stem cell transplantation: A cross-sectional study
Psychosocial distress associated with cachexia in advanced cancer patients: A scoping review
Assessment of tools for evaluating psychosocial impact on parents of genetic testing on children with rare diseases
Experience of patients with recurrence following allogeneic stem cell transplantation
Exploring knowledge of secondary sexual characteristics and associated factors in Palestinian adolescents: A cross-sectional study
Qualitative study on self-care in elderly ostomates with perceived cognitive decline
Impact of physical activity levels during mid-pregnancy on lower back pain and difficulties in daily living in late pregnancy
Association between severity of premenstrual syndrome symptoms and political determinants of health in female adolescent Palestinian refugees: A cross-sectional study
Public Health
Large-scale regional cohort study with aim of realizing tailor-made preventive medical care using advanced technology
Study on accumulating evidence for lifestyle-related disease prevention through integration and collaboration among large-scale Japanese cohort studies
Epidemiological and risk assessment studies aimed at health risk management for environmental factors
Fujisawa physical activity promotion project based on a community approach
Legal and ethical research concerning informed consent in healthcare and medical research
Comprehensive epidemiological research on the super aged at the forefront of a healthy longevity society
Health Care Management
Study on targeted promotion in management for pediatric otorhinolaryngology clinics
Influence of critical thinking attitudes in university sports on subjective feeling of wellbeing
Impact of philosophy-driven management on staff satisfaction in psychiatric hospitals
Analysis of working conditions of full-time doctors at Saiseikai Hospitals with a view to reforming doctors’ ways of working
Motivation of hospital emergency technicians and their prehospital care tasks
Investigative research on medical-care related deaths: Analyzing awareness of general public in Beijing
Sports Management
Analysis of lower limb movement when running using wearable smart glasses with sensors: Toward prevention of running injuries
Effect on lower limb movement of plates in sports running shoes that cause running injuries
Doctoral Program
Major in Nursing
Study on barriers to nursing practice for emergency department nurses in dealing with foreign patients
Study on parents’ intentions regarding COVID-19 vaccination for their children
Study on liability for damages arising from care accidents and adverse events in elderly patient facilities
Study on posttraumatic stress among nurses in Fukushima Prefecture following the Great East Japan Earthquake