Digital Business and Innovation (DBI)
ABOUT THIS MAJOR
Introducing a new major at TIU - Digital Business & Innovation. Only introduced since April 2020 intake, students can learn the latest digital technologies and develop the skills needed for true innovation in the business world.
Technology is leading the future and changing businesses everywhere. The Digital Business & Innovation (DBI) major was created to help today's students adapt to the current workforce by building a bridge between business and technology. What this means is that students will obtain knowledge on how to innovate products, services and business models by using new technology. Students will learn how to identify and conceptualize key technologies and platforms as well as how to adapt these to foster business innovation. DBI is separated into six concentration tracks focusing on different areas of digital business. Be it Fintech, AI, Programming, Entrepreneurship or Business Management, this major offers focus areas for anyone interested in a future-forward education. With the newly built Digital Lab on campus, DBI students will be able to develop and practice their skills in a cutting-edge learning environment with state-of-the-art equipment. Graduates will be able to land positions in several fields at globally prestigious companies that are leading the future, or move on and obtain an MBA in the same area of study.
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6 concentration tracks below:
Click in to know the full list of modules in each track.
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*Note: There is no need to take up only the modules covered in your preferred track. The tracks only serve the purpose of recommending you the modules to take. You are allowed to choose modules from different concentration tracks.
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Find exactly what piques your interest in the realm of technology and business. Become an expert in the latest digital trends and develop the skills needed for true innovation in the business world.
Digital Business Management | Learn overall global business in order to understand success factors, including case studies of major Japanese corporations and startup companies. |
Entrepreneurship & Business Innovation | Learn hands on know-how and practice innovation with the help of on campus state of the art labs in order to materialize your creativity. |
Digital Transformation and Tech Innovation | Digital technologies - IoT, AI plus more - are changing the world; learn how to tap into and utilize them to make new businesses. |
AI & Deep Learning | Today data is the most valuable asset. Data science and analytical skills are essential for any kind of future business. |
Digital Finance & Fintech | Digital innovations run through finance and banking industries. Obtain knowledge within the field of digital money, and digital banking. |
Digital Marketing & Analytics | Digital marketing is at the core of online business. Lean SNS marketing and how to use Virtual reality and Augmented Reality for digital marketing. |
YOUR FOUR-YEAR ACADEMIC FLOW
1st year (Freshman):
The first year will focus on academic writing, analytical thinking as well as Japanese language courses for students to not only adapt to life in Japan, but to prepare them for more intense high-level courses offered from their second year and onward. In combination with Liberal Arts courses, students will be able to apply the skills they have gained the first year towards their Major Studies.
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2nd Year (Sophomore) to 4th Year (Senior):
From 2nd year onwards, students will take their modules under their own Major. Students can also pick elective programs from the 2nd year onwards such as Volunteering, Internships or Study Abroad, etc.
Academic Literacy Course
The Academic Literacy Courses is fundamental for all students in all Majors in TIU E-track program.
3 modules are covered in this and all 3 are compulsory.
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Academic Composition I
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Academic Composition II
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Analytical Reading and Thinking
Liberal Arts Courses
The Liberal Art Courses are depending a way for students during their first year to take fundamental courses relevant to their major. While some courses are required dependent on the major, a wide range is offered for students to develop a broader comprehension of various subjects.
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Fundamentals of Mathematics (compulsory course for DBI students depending on test score)
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Principles of Management
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Introduction to Social Psychology
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Introduction to Sociology
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Statistics I (compulsory course for DBI students)
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IT Literacy
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Sustainable Society
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Introduction to International Relations
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Principles of Economics
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Principles of Political Science
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World Economy
Japanese Language Class
Even though TIU's E-Track courses are conducted in 100% English, students still need to learn Japanese language to build communicative ability for your daily life and to be prepared with the business level proficiency required for entering the Japanese workforce. Students learn Japanese in a small class setting four days a week. Instructors help students with no prior Japanese experience develop fluent Japanese skills by the time they graduate and work to push students who have already studied Japanese to even higher levels of proficiency.
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All students will take a Japanese language evaluation test before the school decides which level and class to put the student in.
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8 levels of the Japanese language class - Elementary 1, Elementary 2, Intermediate 1, Intermediate 2, Advanced 1, Advanced 2, Upper-Advanced, Business Japanese.
OTHER INFORMATION
Under Academic Literacy Course in your first year, it is required to get a total of 12 credits.
The 3 compulsory modules are worth 4 credits each.
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Under Liberal Arts Courses, it is required to get 16 credits.
All the modules under liberal arts course are worth 4 credits each.
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Under Japanese Language Class, it is required to get 0-16 credits depending on which level you are in.
Elementary 1 and 2 are compulsory for beginner students.
Different levels of Japanese language are worth different amount of credits.
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Elementary Japanese 1 (8 credits)
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Elementary Japanese 2 (8 credits)
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Intermediate Japanese 1 (4 credits)
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Intermediate Japanese 2 (4 credits)
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Advanced Japanese 1 (4 credits)
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Advanced Japanese 2 (4 credits)
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Upper-Advanced Japanese (2 credits)
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Business Japanese (2 credits)
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However it is fundamental to get a total of 44 credits for General Education (Academic Literacy, Liberal Arts, and Japanese language).
Hence if 16 credits are not achieved from Japanese language class, these credits will instead be placed to "Electives".
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Under your own Digital Business & Innovation Major, it is required to get a total of 40 credits.
Most modules under DBI Major are worth 4 credits each.
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Under Electives, it is required to get a total of 40 credits.
These credits can be achieved by selecting any of the other modules under Liberal Arts Course, Japanese Language Class, and/or Digital Business & Innovation Major.
Note that let's say 16 credits are not achieved from Japanese language class, you will need 56 credits under Electives (and hence only 28 credits for General Education).
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In summary, it is required for each student to get a total of 124 credits upon graduation.
Internships are worth either 2 or 4 credits and this can be applied towards the credits requirement for graduation.