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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.
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Online MBA Basics 2023
Partnership in International Management: Our school joins the prestigious PIM Network
#1 in Japan for the 5th Consecutive Year: 2022 EMBA and MBA QS Rankings
Debuting the Hybrid Auditorium: Frontier Spirit Transcends Spatial Limitations
With EQUIS accreditation, the first Triple Crown in Japan achieved
Wrapping up the Leading Mindful Digitalization virtual summer program
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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 Family Business with Chulalongkorn Business School
A 3-day program was arranged for students of Chulalongkorn Business School (Thailand), including a series of lectures, company visits, and case discussion. The program, led by Prof. Yokoyama (our D...
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Circular economies, soup dumplings: studying sustainability with Taiwan Tech
After years of cancellations due to Covid-19 travel restrictions, the long-awaited study tour in Taiwan was finally held in the latter half of this past February. Over 40 participants representing ...
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Sakura Science in Full Bloom: E-JUST comes to Nagoya
In cooperation with the Japan Science and Technology Agency's Sakura Science Exchange Program, our school hosted 11 students and researchers from the Egypt-Japan University of Science and Technolog...
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Students vs. Startups at JETRO Nagoya's Ideation Workshop
We are extremely proud to have played host to the JETRO Nagoya and the Central Japan Startup Ecosystem Consortium's "Startup x Global Talents Ideation" Workshop this past weekend, bringing startups...
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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.
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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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
Studying here has motivated me to work harder every day to be better than I was yesterday. I feel that my ability to think, interact, and make decisions has improved dramatically. In addition, through my schooling, I have been able to make valuable friends and meet a variety of people, which has expanded my personal network.
Xiang Li, China
Spring 2020 MBA
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
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
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
At NUCB Business School, you come in and you leave different. You are encouraged to think critically and strategically in decision making coupled with real-life problem solving skills that anchor an innovative ethical business leader in society.
Phelokazi Ndlebe, South Africa
Eskom Holdings SOC Limited
Fall 2021 MBA
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
Because, Nagoya is a leading economic market, I wanted to do my Masters here, at the NUCB Business School.
Kavitha,
India
My classmates and professors are full of enthusiasm and this pushes my motivation beyond imagination. This has been the most interesting experience in my life!
Aiko Enda
Enrolled September 2016
NTT Business Assoc. Co., Ltd.
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
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 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
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
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
Networking with individuals from diverse backgrounds and life experiences has been one of the most eye opening and mind broadening opportunities.
Chad Balser, USA
Fall 2021 MBA
You can broaden your horizons as you learn through friendly competition with people from various professions.
Naoko Iwata
Fall 2020
Iwata Tax Accountant Office
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
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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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
Being part of a generation that is guiding changes for creating a sustainable, diverse, and inclusive world, it becomes crucial as a future manager to incorporate various perspectives and the needs of current and future societies when making decisions.
Kishore Kumar François, France
Spring 2021 MBA
Kurimoto Educational Institute
Having the opportunity to exchange with students in diversified industries has created an unparalleled environment.
Satoshi Oura
Enrolled April 2016
AIM Corporation
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
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.
Looking at different schools in Japan, I found that this school stood out because of its emphasis on a global mindset and developing global leaders.
Philip,
USA
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 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
The case method provides me great insight to personalize learning from top global businesses and business leaders. These new perspectives will positively influence whatever stage a person is in their career.
Anna Tracy Mendy, Gambia
Fall 2020 MBA
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
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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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
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.
This school's greatest strengths are its case method and global presence.
Claire, France
The methodology opened the possibility to think about the case problem based on the law, the theory and the case precedent. This is something that I could not have achieved by simply studying for the certified tax accountant examination.
Rie Tanaka
Double Master
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
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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