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 a…
Tomoe Nakagawa
Completed the program in September 2017
Working for a major consulting firm
Our MBA brings together both professionals working in Japan and international students from all over the world and provides a flexible program that can be completed over weekends, providing an advantage for those interested in pursuing their careers during the week or exploring Japan. Whether you are in Tokyo, Osaka, or Nagoya, or coming from anywhere else in the world, you can become a globally valuable MBA holder by maximizing your available time.
Download materials that comprehensively introduce programs of study, employment, and international exchange at the NUCB Business School, as well as materials that introduce in detail the schedule and examination subjects of last year's entrance examinations, a collection of entrance examination questions, entrance examination data, and entrance qualification examination forms.
Information sessions and individual consultations conducted in English
The admissions team regularly holds info sessions in Japanese and English throughout the year, both online and in person. Please find a listing of sessions conducted entirely in English below and sign up in advance. Program-specific content may vary depending on the target audience, but all interested in either program will have the opportunity to learn about our school, ask questions, and request an individual consultation immediately afterward.
13:30-15:30 UTC+9
Global MBA Open Campus in Nagoya: Admissions Guidance, Campus Tour, Q&A
Apart from support from governmental and non-governmental organizations within Japan, international students from overseas may receive scholarships provided by the School. All programs at our institution are accredited by MEXT.
The success and diversity of our MBA graduates has been highly evaluated, and we are the only institution in Japan to be ranked in the MBA rankings by the Financial Times, one of the world's most influential ranking publications.
The case method is used in all classes, using the latest business cases as teaching materials. By simulating managerial decision-making based on hundreds of diverse cases, students are able to enhance their practical management skills.
MBA information sessions are held in Tokyo, Osaka, and Nagoya. Individual consultations are also available at any time, so please feel free to apply. Regardless of your preferred type of consultation, an English-speaking admissions counselor will provide the information you need on demand.
We hold an open Q&A session at the end of every information session event, which are regularly held every week and answer the most common questions from prospective applicants. Before making an individual consultation request, we ask that you attend one of our infosessions, where you can learn all you need to know, and likely other things you didn't think to ask about!
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 a…
Tomoe Nakagawa
Completed the program in September 2017
Working for a major consulting firm
The curriculum of the Global Leader Program offers me the opportunity to attend classes with a very different course structure and content than at my…
Viktor Winkler, Germany
Spring 2018 Exchange Student
HHL Leipzig Graduate School of Management
I came to this school eager to improve my business skills and diversify my perspective on the global marketplace. The faculty here helps students exp…
Won Kwon Kim, South Korea
Class of 2022 MBA
Epsilon Bioanalytics Co. Ltd.
The School provides a globally-ranked MBA program through which I could broaden both my interpersonal and intrapersonal skills. It's connected m…
Athicha Horiguchi, Thailand
Spring 2021 MSc
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
The NUCB Business School was the best school available for exchange to Japan for me.
Louis Joffroy, France
April 2017 Exchange Student
ICN Business School
After one year at the NUCB Business School, I have the impression that my horizons have been broadened: I learned a lot from working with students fr…
Agathe Verro, France
Fall 2017 DDP Student
EDHEC Business School
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 exciti…
Atsuya Shimizu
Yamada & Partners Tax Accounting Firm
Studying here has both broadened and deepened my perspective on business. Knowledge and experiences shared with students and faculty who are leaders …
Monica Chinn, USA
Class of 2020 MBA
The Boeing Company
At NUCB Business School, you come in and you leave different. You are encouraged to think critically and strategically in decision making coupled wit…
Phelokazi Ndlebe, South Africa
Eskom Holdings SOC Limited
Class of 2023 MBA
I've met some amazing students representing different industries and professors with a good mix of both academic and practical knowledge. Both o…
Mark Hosang, USA
Class of 2020 MBA
Sr. Manager of Enterprise Services & Security, IT Division
Randstad K.K.
The best part about NUCB Business School was that I came in as a raw individual and left with an entirely different personality. The case method has …
Akansha Sampat, India
Class of 2023 MiM
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
Class of 2018 MBA
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 …
Rie Tanaka
Double Master
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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A comprehensive curriculum focusing on real world business scenarios and problems using the case study method provides a good balance for the student…
Dhiviya Sri, India
Class of 2021 MBA
Global Procurement Planning & Strategy
Yamaha Motor Co. Ltd.
This institution is a global hub for learning and discussing innovative ideas, while connecting and building relationships with experienced and promi…
Amar R, Canada
Class of 2020 MBA
Program Director
Mitsubishi Aircraft Corporation
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 ma…
Tsutomu Hirata, March, 2017 Alumni, Bridge Engineering & Construction Co.
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The diverse student body brings together a wealth of insights and ideas, and fosters engaging discussions that bring in new perspectives, enriching t…
Vera, Germany
Spring 2024 Exchange
I chose the NUCB Business School in order to gain a greater insight into Japan's business practices and culture. My family has a coffee business…
Kendall Kunitake, USA
Fall 2017 Exchange Student
Shidler College of Business, University of Hawai'i at Manoa
I have never been to Japan before this experience, but its culture has always fascinated me. I chose the NUCB Business School not only for this reaso…
Valerio Di Girolamo, Italy
Spring 2018 Exchange Student
LUISS Business School, Italy
Japan, Case Method, Diversity. The greatest strength of the program comes from its diverse academic faculty, especially international business execut…
Adel Zayed, USA
Class of 2022 MBA
Cool Penguin Pictures
As a working doctor with only a monthly salary, I was tormented by a sense of crisis when I realistically thought about taking over my family's …
Dr. Reiichi Murakami
Graduated March 2016
Murakami Shinmachi Hospital
Vice President
When deciding on a Master's degree program, it was important that the professors have practical experience. Through the program here, I hope to …
Christian Parraga, Ecuador
Class of 2022 MBA
As being a managing position in my company, the learning of case method and SME consulting training are very useful in drawing up the mid-long term m…
Yoshihide Ando
Completed the SME management consultant course in March 2013
Representative at Toho Flower
Co., Ltd.
When I learned that the NUCB Business School uses the case method in its class management method to cultivate practical skills, I felt that I could u…
Masatoshi Ogawa, March 2016 Alumni, Tax accountant office
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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 …
Ritsuko Ota, Japan
Class of 2022 MBA
I sought the opportunity to participate in courses taught using the case method, which is not available at other Japanese graduate schools. I am alre…
Simon Peter Cook, UK
Class of 2022 MBA
Mitsubishi Aircraft Corporation
An ideal experience to expand your horizons and return to your country with a broader view of the world. With students from all around the globe, l…
William Roebuck, USA
Spring 2019 MSc
Zest Corporation
International Business Director
I chose this institution because I wanted to take in a new culture, develop career opportunities, and hone my language skills. Through the program, I…
Cathrine Akpanya, Ghana
Class of 2022 MBA
Lex Larutiss
In the lectures given by professors with a wealth of knowledge and experience, students are able to learn not only general management knowledge but a…
Mikiho Kaneto
September 2018 Enrollment
Recruit Marketing Partners Co.
In my home school I studied logistics, and I wanted to complement my studies with management skills. The NUCB Business School is a good school to lea…
Amelie Wipfler, Germany
April 2017 Exchange Student
University of Mannheim
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.
Class of 2017 EMBA
Analyzing real-world business scenarios to develop and present solutions enable us as students to be creative and effective future business leaders.
Charlene S. Opinion, Philippines
Ookuma Hospital
Class of 2025 MBA
Since I was a child I always wanted to come to Japan. I think it is a country you need to visit for more than a few weeks. This exchange program was …
Johanna Borne, France
April 2017 Exchange Student
NEOMA Business School
As I have been working for a foreign-capital company, the practical and global decision-making which I could obtain from the voluminous case methods,…
Yoshiaki Saka
Completed the program in September 2018
Sales director at an automotive-related foreign-capital company
The people who come to enroll here are all somewhat visionary, and everyone knows everyone. It’s a tight knit community which I love to the core.
Lorenzo Shokri, Italy
Class of 2025 MiM
An exchange at the NUCB Business School represents a truly mind opening experience through deep-diving into the Japanese culture while simultaneously…
Nicolas Sans, France
Spring 2018 Exchange Student
University of St. Gallen, Switzerland
Classmates are well diversified in nationality, industry, and experience. Hence, I can learn a lot and broaden my perspective.
Yaoki,
Japan
Here, you are not only learning from your past experiences, but also experiences from successful entrepreneurs in the future.
Xie, China
Class of 2025 MiM
The people in the discussion group are from various industries and various job positions. You need to be logical and plain when expressing your opini…
Kosuke Ueda, Completed the program in September 2017, Working at a major IT company
I look forward to lectures as I prepare for them, wondering what new perspectives the professor and classmates will have. It's hard to balance w…
Izen Toyota
Enrolled April 2020
Microsoft Japan Co.
Account Technology Strategist
I am from the Czech Republic and Japan has a very different culture than my home country. The NUCB Business School has great diversity of students an…
Tomas Hovorka, Czech Republic
April 2017 Exchange Student
University of Economics, Prague
As a person who relied on my instinctive senses to develop my business, I was able to get what I wanted most. It's a great opportunity to learn …
Yoichi Toyoda
Graduated September 2019
VDT Corporation
President and Representative Director
I chose the NUCB Business School because in addition to its reputation, ranking and important dual accreditation worldwide, it is located in one of t…
Andrea Idarraga Vanegas, Colombia
Fall 2017 Exchange Student
ESAN Graduate School of Business
I enrolled at the NUCB Business School, and I keep asking myself, "What would I do if I were a manager?" I ask myself every day. Through di…
Chie Ando
Enrolled September 2019
Major automotive parts manufacturer
Employee
Going Abroad is a good experience - Japanese culture is very different than the European culture and Japan is the best choice in Asia. Asia is the pl…
Sebastien Boval, France
April 2017 Exchange Student
KEDGE Business School
Through learning and discussions with professors and peers with diverse backgrounds, I have broadened my perspective on things. By thinking about the…
Mariko Hiraiwa
Mar. 2019 Completed
Accenture Co.
Strategy & Consulting
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 a…
Mona Abdelatif, Egypt
Class of 2022 MBA
Egypt Japan University for Science and Technology
I've chosen the NUCB Business School because it was offering me the possibility to follow lessons given by renowned teachers, meet students from…
Julien Gennatas, Belgium
Fall 2017 Exchange Student
Solvay Brussels School of Economics & Management
My professors and peers have inspired me to solve critical business problems and challenged me to look at as many perspectives as possible. The progr…
Etsumi Sugeno, Japan
Class of 2022 MBA
OYO Technology & Hospitality Japan, K.K.
You can broaden your horizons as you learn through friendly competition with people from various professions.
Naoko Iwata
Class of 2022
Iwata Tax Accountant Office
The interactions that are at the root of the case method have enabled me to identify and let go of my biases. This has also taught me how to be clear…
Stéphanie Mercier, Canada
Spring 2024 Exchange
At NUCB Business School, I have had the pleasure of collaborating with highly skilled and motivated people from countries around the world. In the pr…
Jayson Young, Canada
Class of 2026 MBA
When you’re interacting with so many interesting people from different parts of the world, it motivates you to learn something new.
Aries Li, Hong Kong
Hong Seng Bank
Fall 2023 Exchange
I hope to develop as an exceptional global leader by getting equipped with tools to deal with rapid change and navigate complexity. I have met the mo…
Siphosethu Makananda, South Africa
Class of 2022 MBA
Eskom SOC Limited
Studying at NUCB Business School has truly been an enriching and transformative experience. This journey has not only equipped me with the skills I n…
Nadia Ait Belkouhia, Morocco
Lear Corporation
Class of 2024 MBA
The NUCB Business School was my first choice - and I am not disappointed! It is an amazing opportunity to get to know students from all around the wo…
Caroline Chazerain, France,
Fall 2017 DDP Student
EDHEC Business School
Going to Japan has been a dream of mine for a long time, so when I had the opportunity to go on an exchange semester, there was no question that I wa…
Sarah Hearn, France
Spring 2018 Exchange Student
NEOMA Business School, France
The NUCB Business School is a high-quality school and is a highly ranked business school in Japan. Coming to the NUCB Business School represented a g…
Leo Primard, France
April 2017 Exchange Student
KEDGE Business School
Through case studies, in addition to the knowledge of frameworks, I am able to gain new perspectives and awareness.
Sotaro Takahashi
Spring 2020 MBA
Pharmaceutical company
Because, Nagoya is a leading economic market, I wanted to do my Masters here, at the NUCB Business School.
Kavitha,
India
This program is famous for its innovative approach to stirring critical and creative thinking. I hope to gain knowledge essential for a rapidly evolv…
Zhikai HE, China
Class of 2022 MBA
Atotech Chemicals Ltd.
The School provides an international network full of emerging young talent. The model of the class is pushing participation which will be really usef…
Mathieu Labro, France
Spring 2019 MBA
IT Business Analyst
Mitsubishi Aircraft 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
Class of 2023 MBA
Apart from learning more about marketing and international business strategies, the diversity of students enrolled in my program allows me to discove…
Alan Lapira, France
Fall 2020 MSc
In Peru, Japanese culture has had a great impact since the beginning of the last century. Studying an MBA at the NUCB Business School allows me not o…
Oscar Diez, Peru
Fall 2017 Exchange Student
ESAN - Graduate School of Business
The MBA program at NUCB Business School has been a great opportunity to meet interesting people from different places.
Anton Golukhov, Russia
Class of 2024 MBA
You can fulfill potential even you yourself weren't aware you had. Case method challenges you to think differently and look at the issues from w…
Agata, Russia
Class of 2024 MiM
I was pleasantly surprised to find that what I had intuitively felt in practice was systematized and established through the co-creation that took pl…
Yoko Fujimoto
Enrolled April 2019
Pfizer Japan Inc.
Executive Officer
Coming to the NUCB Business School is a great opportunity to experience the Asian culture and I am looking forward to work in a Japanese company in t…
Viacheslav Inzerovm,Russia
April 2017 Exchange Student
Lomonosov Moscow State University Business School
An ideal experience to expand your horizons and return to your country with a broader view of the world. With students from all around the globe, l…
Maximo Arozarena,
Mexico
Class of 2020 MBA
The reason I chose the NUCB Business School is to experience a cultural shock in a place that is as different as possible from Norway.
Alexander Kristiansen, Norway
April 2017 Exchange Student
Norwegian School of Economics
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 decisi…
Xiang Li, China
Class of 2022 MBA
It is imperative that education transcends mere memorization and repetition, instead fostering critical thinking, decision-making skills, and collabo…
Irina Sofía Cueva, Argentina
Spring 2024 Exchange
It was an invaluable experience to find an environment where I could engage in serious, friendly competition with my schoolmates from various careers…
Takashi Kunisu, Completed the course in September 2016, Working for the financial institution
I wanted to go to a different country, as much as possible different from France to experiment a different culture. I was looking for good quality co…
Lucie Wack, France
April 2017 Exchange Student
Audencia Business School
During the two years at NUCB Business School, I systematically learned essential knowledge for managers, such as diverse perspectives, structural thi…
Emiko Ikeda
Graduate, March 2024
Executive Officer, Google Cloud Japan, LLC
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My classmates and professors are full of enthusiasm and this pushes my motivation beyond imagination. This has been the most interesting experience i…
Aiko Enda
Enrolled September 2016
NTT Business Assoc. Co., Ltd.
The NUCB Business School is one of the best business schools in Japan. I came here to learn about different methods of learning and experience learni…
Basmah Jasim, Pakistan
Fall 2017 Exchange Student
Institute of Business Management
My choice of NUCB Business School as my exchange destination was driven mainly by my longstanding fascination for the Japanese culture and way of lif…
Kruti Kharod,India
Fall 2017 Exchange Student
IIM Calcutta
Interacting with a diverse group of peers and faculty in the MBA will deepen your understanding of international issues, organizational opportunities…
Kishore Kumar François, France
Class of 2022 MBA
Kurimoto Educational Institute
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 diver…
Takeshi Kishigami
Class of 1029 MBA
What I felt when I enrolled in the NUCB Business School was that I could not only acquire knowledge of frameworks, finance, and accounting through cl…
Yukiko Kitajima
Enrolled September 2019
Taisho Pharmaceutical Co.
The participant-centered learning model intensifies discussion of real-life business cases and my thirst for knowledge. Communication here flows betw…
Iqbal Lintang, Indonesia
Fall 2020 MSc
Had I stayed in my home country, I would have missed the opportunity to engage with instructors and students from all corners of the world. Through e…
Matthew Kronick, USA
Spring 2019 MSc
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 …
Hiroto Goya, Mar. 2016 Alumni, Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd.
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At the NUCB Business School, I met some of the people who influenced me the most in my life, forming bonds that will last for a lifetime. Overcoming …
Stefano Puma, Italy
Spring 2018 Exchange Student
Nova School of Business and Economics, Portugal
I feel that the elements of behavioral economics have elements that can be adopted little-by-little in business.
Keisuke Hiraiwa
Enrolled April 2015
Pfizer, Inc.
It's a natural environment to think with everything that you do and create an atmosphere for discovery. The faculty inspires students' ambi…
Hiroya Mizuta
Graduate, March 2016
Toyota Motor Corporation
The School conveys great international and Japanese business knowledge with professors from all over the world. They do not only bring in practical e…
Sven Jensen, Germany
Class of 2021 MBA
NRW Japan
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 …
Emi Kataoka
Class of 2018 MBA
MetLife Life Insurance Co., Ltd.
In the age of VUCA, the ability to come up with the best answer within a limited time and many constraints is required, and the NUCB Business School …
Kazushige Sakai
Enrolled April 2019
Toyota Motor Corporation
Chief Accountant / U.S. Certified Public Accountant
The case method goes beyond academic learning: it personally helped me develop other talents that will be very useful in my professional career.
Maya Criales Uribe, Bolivia
Class of 2024 MiM
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 practi…
Katsuya Yoshimura, March 2018 Alumni, Tax accountant office
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The opportunity to study here and immerse myself in a multi-cultural environment has been a very instructional, eye-opening and character shaping exp…
Rim Lemchachti, Morocco
Class of 2020 MBA
Besides its internationally accredited program and interactive case method style learning, the school also offers networking opportunities with the f…
Ossama Elssalih, Sudan
Class of 2020 MBA
Be it Japanese or global companies, the case study method simulates a business environment and situations to introduce established business framework…
Solomon Njie, Gambia
Class of 2021 MBA
My educational experience at NUCB Business School has been the most challenging yet most enjoyable I've ever had. Learning alongside such a dive…
Piyasanti Tuamsuk, United States
Omnicare Inc./CVS Health
Spring 2023 MBA
Sharing classrooms with students from dozens of countries has allowed me to broaden my worldview, learn from different perspectives, and enrich mysel…
Alejandra Barreda, Peru
Spring 2024 Exchange