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Our MBA is the only program in Japan to have earned all three major international accreditations for management schools (AACSB, EQUIS, and AMBA) and has consistently been ranked first in Japan by QS and FT, the world's top MBA rankings. Our school uses the case method in all of its courses, with in-class discussion facilitated by experts in their fields. 80% of our faculty members are researchers with experience as practitioners who, by applying their knowledge gained from both practice and research in the classroom, deliver programs in both Japanese and English that provide students with learning directly related to their careers.
# 1 in Japan
# 1 in Japan
# 1 in Japan
Nikkei and NUCB's "Leading High-Performance Teams" program kicks off
No. 1 in Japan: QS Global MBA Ranking 2024
NUCB Hosts the 50th Annual PIM Network Conference
ISM Study Tour 2023: A warm welcome back to old friends
New international students chart their course at Fall 2023 Orientation
IMD's "Leading the Family Business" Hosted at our Nagoya Campus
18:30-20:00 UTC+9
Global MBA Open Campus in Tokyo: Admissions Guidance and Consultation
15:00-18:00 UTC+9
Global MBA Open Campus in Tokyo: Case Method Demo and Admissions Guidance
The Case Method is a learning method rapidly made famous by Harvard's "Incandescent Classroom." As a pioneer of Case Method education, NUCB Business School contributes toward its research and the development. To increase the quality of domestic business schools' teaching methods, the Center for Case Teaching & Learning has been established as an authority for educators and case developers to share best practices in the classroom. The center's mission is to translate top-quality cases that have been developed worldwide, and, more importantly, to hold workshops conveying the value and attraction of Case Method education to a large number of educators.
Exploring Japanese Business Culture and Innovation with Toyota and Asahi Intecc
Every year, our school opens doors to a world of exciting cultural and business experiences for students, and this year the journey led to the Toyota Automobile Museum and Asahi Intecc. The Toyota ...
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Nikkei and NUCB's "Leading High-Performance Teams" program kicks off
"Leading High-Performance Teams," a new course created by NUCB Business School in collaboration with Nikkei, is designed to create an immersive environment where seasoned Japanese business professi...
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No. 1 in Japan: QS Global MBA Ranking 2024
The MBA program offered by NUCB Business School achieved notable rankings in the 'Global MBA Ranking 2024' released by QS (Quacquarelli Symonds - UK) on October 25, 2023. The program was also ranke...
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NUCB Hosts the 50th Annual PIM Network Conference
Our institution is honored to host 107 delegates from 62 institutions representing the top business schools in 37 countries at the 50th annual Partnership in Management (PIM) Conference from Octobe...
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Since I have lived my entire life in the media industry, considering my experiences in class brings fresh and stimulating insights. The best part is that I have made friends from various backgrounds who study with me.
Ritsuko Ota, Japan
Fall 2020 MBA
Apart from learning more about marketing and international business strategies, the diversity of students enrolled in my program allows me to discover others' points of view and open my mind.
Alan Lapira, France
Fall 2020 MSc
Practical lectures delivered through various kinds of business cases with excellent classmates have driven me to reach new levels.
Hiroko Matsuzaki
Graduate, March 2016
Koji System Solutions Co.
When deciding on a Master's degree program, it was important that the professors have practical experience. Through the program here, I hope to gain curated insights from experts in their respective fields.
Christian Parraga, Ecuador
Spring 2021 MBA
My educational experience so far at NUCB has been the most challenging yet most enjoyable I've ever had. Learning alongside such a diverse student body and creating new friendships and networks has enriched my own life experience tremendously.
Piyasanti Tuamsuk, United States
Omnicare Inc./CVS Health
Spring 2023 MBA
I want to learn how to run a company and be an innovative global leader through the program. I've been fortunate to meet and study with talents from many different countries. Student diversity opens the mind and encourages deeper consideration of case studies.
Youjun Wang, China
Fall 2020 MBA
Suzuki Motor Corporation
It was an invaluable experience to find an environment where I could engage in serious, friendly competition with my schoolmates from various careers in a strict but fun environment. I learned that there are things that I cannot catch up with even if I try hard, but on the other hand, I was able to find strengths that I need to develop, which has become an asset for me. While constantly challenging myself to do new things, I am pursuing a contribution to the community that only I, as a small business consultant and MBA graduate, can make in my actual business.
Takashi Kunisu, Completed the course in September 2016, Working for the financial institution
We have a wide variety of experiences in each lecture, which provides new awareness so our livelihood is enriched on weekdays, too.
Noriko Ishikawa
Toyo Electrical Construction Co., Ltd.
Having the opportunity to exchange with students in diversified industries has created an unparalleled environment.
Satoshi Oura
Enrolled April 2016
AIM Corporation
By using the case method, I realize that I can acquire practical knowledge and a strong sense of know-how by putting myself in the shoes of top management.
Yusuke Masai
Graduate, March 2017
In business, you have to make a series of decisions, and the results will show through the accumulation of these decisions. In order to be able to make even better decisions now than I did in the past, I thought it would be in my best interest to start studying business as soon as possible.
Tsutomu Hirata, March, 2017 Alumni, Bridge Engineering & Construction Co.
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I realized that one casual word has potential to evolve into an idea that has never been thought of before and make new connections.
Daigo Ito
Senior Managing Director
It was a valuable experience to be in an environment where I could compete seriously with other students with various careers. I have learned there are things I cannot achieve despite my best efforts, but at the same time have discovered my own assets which I value and can improve upon. Now, I continually challenge myself to something new, making the best contribution to my business which, as someone who has obtained the SME management consultant qualification and MBA, I am now able to do.
Tomoe Nakagawa
Completed the program in September 2017
Working for a major consulting firm
This school's greatest strengths are its case method and global presence.
Claire, France
Coming from a lecture-style university, NUCB changed my view of how education works. I really enjoyed group and class discussions where learning is mostly achieved through your peers.
Maxime Ferreira Rodrigues, France
Fall 2022 MSc
You can broaden your horizons as you learn through friendly competition with people from various professions.
Naoko Iwata
Fall 2020
Iwata Tax Accountant Office
The true strength of the program is its teaching method that fosters participation among its students of various backgrounds hailing from all over the world. This leads to meaningful interactions that are priceless in the current business landscape, developing my acumen for doing business on a global scale.
Thomas Bendaoud, France
Fall 2020 MSc
Since what we learn in class is directly applicable to practical work, the confidence we gain in class is directly linked to our confidence in practice.
Katsuya Yoshimura, March 2018 Alumni, Tax accountant office
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It is highly attractive to be able to obtain knowledge that is directly linked to my practical business in the field of tax planning.
Eiko Sugiura
Enrolled April 2015
You can engage with a group aiming to be tax accountants working on the front line of society - not just a simple tax accountant. This is very exciting.
Atsuya Shimizu
Graduate, March 2016
Yamada & Partners Tax Accounting Firm
I came to this school eager to improve my business skills and diversify my perspective on the global marketplace. The faculty here helps students expand their perspective and develop analytical and critical thinking skills.
Won Kwon Kim, South Korea
Spring 2020 MBA
Epsilon Bioanalytics Co. Ltd.
The people in the discussion group are from various industries and various job positions. You need to be logical and plain when expressing your opinion to be treated as an equal peer and get the agreement. I came to focus not only on the theory but also on the way to utilize and communicate.
Kosuke Ueda, Completed the program in September 2017, Working at a major IT company
Spiced with great peer interactions, challenging professors, and world-class facilities, the multidisciplinary MBA program is allowing me to widen my network with talented professionals from all over the world. The case method is the best teaching method to get the most out of the 4-day classes.
Nils Anderlind, Switzerland
Fall 2020 MBA
Deloitte Consulting AG
I came to NUCB Business School and my daily lifestyle has changed. I started to think more carefully each and every day by putting myself in an diversified environment.
Takeshi Kishigami
Enrolled September 2016
This program is famous for its innovative approach to stirring critical and creative thinking. I hope to gain knowledge essential for a rapidly evolving business world and strengthen my ideas by learning from my peers and professors.
Zhikai HE, China
Spring 2021 MBA
Atotech Chemicals Ltd.
The participant-centered learning model intensifies discussion of real-life business cases and my thirst for knowledge. Communication here flows between teachers and students, and students with one another, providing a complex, multifarious, and captivating flow of exchange in each class.
Iqbal Lintang, Indonesia
Fall 2020 MSc
While sitting in the middle of a lecture one day, I realized that I was surrounded by excellent business people. My desire to step-up resulted in my career change.
Emi Kataoka
Enrolled April 2016
MetLife Life Insurance Co., Ltd.
I sought the opportunity to participate in courses taught using the case method, which is not available at other Japanese graduate schools. I am already outside of my comfort zone and having to re-assess the previous mindset that I brought to work. I believe my new, broader approach will bring benefits to any organization I work with in the future.
Simon Peter Cook, UK
Spring 2021 MBA
Mitsubishi Aircraft Corporation
It's a natural environment to think with everything that you do and create an atmosphere for discovery. The faculty inspires students' ambition with knowledge and skills.
Hiroya Mizuta
Graduate, March 2016
Toyota Motor Corporation
The School provides a globally-ranked MBA program through which I could broaden both my interpersonal and intrapersonal skills. It's connected me to great people with fresh and varied perspectives on businesses that will be valuable for my future career.
Athicha Horiguchi, Thailand
Spring 2021 MSc
As I learned more about management, I began to understand how to think from a manager's perspective.
Kazumi Sai, March 2017 Alumni, Medical Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Industry
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Because, Nagoya is a leading economic market, I wanted to do my Masters here, at the NUCB Business School.
Kavitha,
India
In the class, the teacher pointed out things that everyone takes for granted when speaking in front of an audience, such as not showing your back to the audience and speaking concisely, and I realized that I hadn't done these things.
Hiroto Goya, Mar. 2016 Alumni, Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd.
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Through case method learning and exposure to the global market, I hope to enrich my decision-making and develop a vision for the future of business around the world.
Mona Abdelatif, Egypt
Fall2020 MBA
Egypt Japan University for Science and Technology
We have the chance to constantly be inspired by the attitudes of students from various industries that are striving for their respective goals.
Mamoru Ichihara
Enrolled September 2016
Yanagawa Tax Accounting Firm
Classmates are well diversified in nationality, industry, and experience. Hence, I can learn a lot and broaden my perspective.
Yaoki,
Japan
Since 2003, pioneering students have been undertaking Japan's longest-running and largest MBA program through weekend courses. Over 95% of their classmates being working professionals with abundant practical experience representing dozens of different industries and fields. The Business School offers an internationally accredited MBA and EMBA in Tokyo, Osaka, and Nagoya, with programs fully taught in Japanese or English.
The Executive MBA aims to train executive leaders. We cultivate a core group of managers from various organizations, including executives, SME managers, entrepreneurs, and consultants driven to lead with the Executive MBA.
The MBA (English & Japanese tracks) aims to train “innovation talent” to create new value in enterprises. The strength stems from a concrete understanding of innovation that includes enterprise, community, and individual levels and MBA skills.
This English-based MSc aims to train human resources at globally-minded companies who will be the core of management – including senior executives of global enterprises, entrepreneurs, consultants, managers of SMEs, and venture companies.
The program aims at training tax accountants who can contribute to sustainable economic development by forging a connection between companies and society through expert taxation, accounting, and management skills.
We offer a Pre-MBA program (PgDip in Business Administration) that can be taken over weekends throughout the year as a preparatory course for an MBA education or as a lifelong learning experience for working professionals.
Our school offers postgraduate certificate courses taught in Japanese and English, which can be taken on weekday evenings and weekends in a live virtual format, covering the MBA essentials most useful to management professionals.
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