[Educational Corporation OCC Education Tech Graduate University] A New Graduate School Model for the Educational DX Era Where Education, Administration, and Business Talent Learn Together: 2nd Cohort Starts (Entrance Ceremony Held April 4)
Education Tech Graduate University, Japan's first fully online professional graduate school specializing in Educational DX, held its entrance ceremony for 67 diverse students in its 2nd cohort, promoting cross-boundary reskilling.
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## Overview
Educational Corporation OCC Education Tech Graduate University (President: Haruo Takemura) held the entrance ceremony for its 2nd cohort on Saturday, April 4, 2026, in a hybrid format connecting the Iruma Campus (Saitama), the Abeno Venue (Osaka Christian Junior College Campus), and online.
This university is Japan's first fully online professional graduate school specializing in "Educational DX" and "Educational Institution Management." The 2nd cohort gathers educational personnel such as principals, teachers, and boards of education, along with government officials and private sector talent from IT, finance, and other fields, attracting attention as a practical platform for "cross-boundary reskilling" that transcends fields and organizations.
## Online Learning Where Different Generations Cross, from Mid-20s to Late 60s
This year's incoming students consist of 67 individuals ranging from their mid-20s to late 60s.
By having young professionals and veterans discuss the same themes and bring their respective experiences and knowledge, a dynamic learning environment unseen in traditional educational institutions is created. Despite being fully online, dialogue and inquiry rooted in practical work are conducted daily.
## A "Cross-Boundary Community" Where Principals, Local Gov Officials, and IT Talent Learn Together
The 2nd cohort includes diverse talents such as the following:
- Faculty and staff from elementary, junior high, high schools, and universities
- Leadership layers of educational institutions, such as principals and university presidents
- Local government officials and organization staff
- Company employees working in private enterprises such as IT, finance, and the accommodation industry
- Representative directors and management layers of companies
As a result, a learning community where perspectives from education, administration, and business intersect has been formed.
It goes beyond mere knowledge acquisition; its characteristic is practical learning where participants bring on-site issues and co-create solutions.
## Why "Cross-Boundary Reskilling" Now?
Currently, while the improvement of the ICT environment is progressing in educational settings, issues such as:
- Improving the quality of learning utilizing ICT
- Connection to the cultivation of qualities and abilities
- Management reform of educational institutions
have become apparent.
These issues are difficult to solve within a single specialized field, and knowledge that crosses education, technology, and management is required.
This university promotes cross-disciplinary human resource development in response to this social demand.
## Learning Expanding Globally
This university enrolls not only graduate students in Japan but also those with roots overseas, such as in Cambodia and China.
Currently, it is centered on graduate students residing in Japan, but in the future, taking advantage of the fully online nature, it plans to further expand international discussions and practices as a place for multi-cultural co-creation beyond geographical constraints.
## President's Comment
President Haruo Takemura: "This university is not a place to acquire knowledge, but a place to co-create the future of education. We expect that new value will be born by people with diverse backgrounds meeting, engaging in dialogue, and continuing to ask questions."
## Future Outlook
Education Tech Graduate University will strengthen its role as a training base for educational DX human resources under the philosophy of "becoming a school that saves schools around the world."
Moving forward, we will further promote collaboration with local governments, educational institutions, companies, NPOs, etc., and develop educational and research activities directly linked to solving on-site issues.
In addition, Educational Corporation OCC plans to open "Gordonstoun School Japan (tentative name)" in Wakayama City in 2027, becoming a sister school of the prestigious British public school "Gordonstoun School" in Scotland, and will further promote the development of human resources capable of playing active roles globally.
Educational Corporation OCC Education Tech Graduate University (President: Haruo Takemura) held the entrance ceremony for its 2nd cohort on Saturday, April 4, 2026, in a hybrid format connecting the Iruma Campus (Saitama), the Abeno Venue (Osaka Christian Junior College Campus), and online.
This university is Japan's first fully online professional graduate school specializing in "Educational DX" and "Educational Institution Management." The 2nd cohort gathers educational personnel such as principals, teachers, and boards of education, along with government officials and private sector talent from IT, finance, and other fields, attracting attention as a practical platform for "cross-boundary reskilling" that transcends fields and organizations.
## Online Learning Where Different Generations Cross, from Mid-20s to Late 60s
This year's incoming students consist of 67 individuals ranging from their mid-20s to late 60s.
By having young professionals and veterans discuss the same themes and bring their respective experiences and knowledge, a dynamic learning environment unseen in traditional educational institutions is created. Despite being fully online, dialogue and inquiry rooted in practical work are conducted daily.
## A "Cross-Boundary Community" Where Principals, Local Gov Officials, and IT Talent Learn Together
The 2nd cohort includes diverse talents such as the following:
- Faculty and staff from elementary, junior high, high schools, and universities
- Leadership layers of educational institutions, such as principals and university presidents
- Local government officials and organization staff
- Company employees working in private enterprises such as IT, finance, and the accommodation industry
- Representative directors and management layers of companies
As a result, a learning community where perspectives from education, administration, and business intersect has been formed.
It goes beyond mere knowledge acquisition; its characteristic is practical learning where participants bring on-site issues and co-create solutions.
## Why "Cross-Boundary Reskilling" Now?
Currently, while the improvement of the ICT environment is progressing in educational settings, issues such as:
- Improving the quality of learning utilizing ICT
- Connection to the cultivation of qualities and abilities
- Management reform of educational institutions
have become apparent.
These issues are difficult to solve within a single specialized field, and knowledge that crosses education, technology, and management is required.
This university promotes cross-disciplinary human resource development in response to this social demand.
## Learning Expanding Globally
This university enrolls not only graduate students in Japan but also those with roots overseas, such as in Cambodia and China.
Currently, it is centered on graduate students residing in Japan, but in the future, taking advantage of the fully online nature, it plans to further expand international discussions and practices as a place for multi-cultural co-creation beyond geographical constraints.
## President's Comment
President Haruo Takemura: "This university is not a place to acquire knowledge, but a place to co-create the future of education. We expect that new value will be born by people with diverse backgrounds meeting, engaging in dialogue, and continuing to ask questions."
## Future Outlook
Education Tech Graduate University will strengthen its role as a training base for educational DX human resources under the philosophy of "becoming a school that saves schools around the world."
Moving forward, we will further promote collaboration with local governments, educational institutions, companies, NPOs, etc., and develop educational and research activities directly linked to solving on-site issues.
In addition, Educational Corporation OCC plans to open "Gordonstoun School Japan (tentative name)" in Wakayama City in 2027, becoming a sister school of the prestigious British public school "Gordonstoun School" in Scotland, and will further promote the development of human resources capable of playing active roles globally.