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MBA Osaka

Ranked #1 MBA in Japan for four consecutive years

The Business School offers an internationally accredited MBA that will give you a leg up on your rivals. With campuses in Tokyo, Nagoya, Osaka and Marunouchi, anyone with the motivation can become an internationally valuable MBA holder from Japan. For more details, please contact us by requesting information or a consultation.


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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.

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MBA Student Voices


  • 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

  • Kavitha, India

    Because Nagoya is a leading economic market, I wanted to do my Master's at the NUCB Business School.

    Kavitha,
    India

  • 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

  • My experience here has been enriched by peers from all over the world and the many case studies we've been able to explore together.

    Moïra Mouton, France
    Class of 2025 MiM

  • Hiromu Shitayama

    I became to think about the company entirely, like “what can be done to improve the productivity of the organization?” and “what is required to achie…

    Hiromu Shitayama
    Completed the program in March 2015
    Business advisor at Itsuki Business Partner Co., Ltd.

  • Vera

    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

  • Case method allows students to explore new perspectives while strengthening core competencies and critical thinking.

    Sascha Garson, France
    Class of 2025 MiM

  • Naoko Iwata

    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

  • Anna Tracy Mendy

    The case method provides me great insight to personalize learning from top global businesses and business leaders. These new perspectives will positi…

    Anna Tracy Mendy, Gambia
    Class of 2022 MBA

  • At this school, insights come from everyone--sometimes in the most unexpected moments--deepening your understanding both in and beyond the classroom.

    Sajid Oulhaj, France
    Class of 2025 MiM

  • 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

  • Eiko Sugiura

    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
    Accounting firm

  • Emi Kataoka

    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.

  • 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

  • Diverse experiences create an environment that challenges you to grow beyond your limits and view business through a global lens.

    Torben Rabe, Germany
    Class of 2026 MBA

  • Chad Balser

    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

  • Yoshihide Ando

    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.

  • Zhikai HE

    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.

  • Rie Tanaka

    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

  • 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

  • Yusuke Masai

    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 manag…

    Yusuke Masai
    Graduate, March 2017

  • Diana Abubikerova

    It has been great to become friends with like-minded people who have similar goals and values, as well as have fruitful discussions with them during…

    Diana Abubikerova, Russia
    Class of 2025 MiM

  • Athicha Horiguchi

    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

  • Aiko Enda

    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 chance to live and learn in Japan, experiencing its traditions and modernity, has been a rewarding aspect of my time here.

    Marie Rebeyrol, France
    Class of 2025 MiM

  • Doctors also need management skills. While taking classes, I am always looking for tips on how to provide new medical services.

    Hiroaki Aoki
    Sep. 2017 Completed
    Juntendo University
    Physician

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  • 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

  • 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

  • Hiroko Matsuzaki

    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.

  • Keisuke Hiraiwa

    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.

  • Irina Sofía Cueva

    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

  • 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

  • A diverse range of backgrounds and experiences leads to fascinating discussions of how businesses operate within different countries.

    Jason Zhao, United States
    Class of 2026 MBA

  • Agata

    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

  • Hiroto Goya

    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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  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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.

  • Professors here welcome discussion of our experiences, and the resulting exchanges I have had with other students have been precious to my growth.

    Yann R., France
    Class of 2025 MiM

  • A wide diversity of demographics contributes to a stimulating environment of sharing and learning through case method.

    Setitaia Chen, Tonga
    Class of 2026 MBA

  • 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

  • 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

  • NUCB Business School provides a diverse, influential network for career growth and global opportunities.

    Yuji Kondo, Japan
    Class of 2026 MBA

  • 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

  • Adel Zayed

    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

  • Simon Peter Cook

    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

  • 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

  • Experiencing Japan and its culture has been my dream for several years and this dream came true for one full year thanks to the NUCB Business School.…

    Celia Woehrel, France
    Fall 2017 DDP Student
    ICN Business School

  • 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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  • Won Kwon Kim

    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.

  • Mr. Soutaro Takahashi

    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

  • 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

  • Ms. Choi

    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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  • It’s been a pleasure collaborating with motivated individuals from around the world, each bringing unique ideas during the class.

    Mohamed Hegazy, Egypt
    Class of 2026 MBA
    Egypt-Japan University of Science and Technology

  • NUCB Business School not only enhances your professional growth but also enriches your personal development.

    Riccardo Vegezzi, Italy
    Fall 2025 Exchange

  • Kosuke Ueda

    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

  • The diversity of NUCB Business School professors--their mindsets, and their experiences--was incredibly valuable for my personal growth.

    Nicolo Bontempi, Italy
    Fall 2024 Exchange

  • When I was looking for exchange opportunities, my heart went directly to Japan because of its rich and different culture from Europe. The NUCB Busine…

    Quentin Baert, France
    Spring 2018 Exchange Student
    Burgundy School of Business

  • Joken Son

    You can create a network of connections that you would not be able to build anywhere else.

    Joken Son
    Class of 2018 MBA

  • Ritsuko Ota

    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


  • Atsuya Shimizu

    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

  • Most of my career so far has been in the medical and nursing care industries, but being able to discuss common topics with people from various indust…

    Takeshi Tsuzaki
    Graduated March 2017
    Sanctity Inc.
    Representative Director

  • Takeshi Kishigami

    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

  • Akansha Sampat

    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

  • Christian Parraga

    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

  • Katsuya Yoshimura

    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 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

  • I always wanted to come to Japan since I was a child and the NUCB Business School was one of the choices offered at my home school. This was the one …

    Domitille Holik, France
    April 2017 Exchange Student
    KEDGE Business School

  • Maya Criales Uribe

    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

  • Anton Golukhov

    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

  • Yoichi Toyoda

    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

  • Siphosethu Makananda

    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

  • Piyasanti Tuamsuk

    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

  • Coming from a very remote, developing country in the Pacific – Kiribati – the NUCB Business School provides more prospective opportunities to learn b…

    Teeta Erikate, Kiribati
    Global Leader Program, '18
    MSc in Management

  • Mona Abdelatif

    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

  • 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

  • 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

  • Claire, France

    This school's greatest strengths are its case method and global presence.

    Claire, France

  • Etsumi Sugeno

    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.

  • 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

  • My time here has filled my mind with new ideas. Although we come from different backgrounds, we all share a passion for business innovation.

    Jan Szewczyk, Poland
    Fall 2024 Exchange

  • Nils Anderlind

    Spiced with great peer interactions, challenging professors, and world-class facilities, the multidisciplinary MBA program is allowing me to widen my…

    Nils Anderlind, Switzerland
    Class of 2021 MBA
    Deloitte Consulting AG

  • 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

  • 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 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

  • Iqbal Lintang

    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

  • Izen Toyota

    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

  • Takashi Kunisu

    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

  • Kouhei Yamamoto

    My experience at NUCB Business School cultivated three invaluable attributes within me: knowledge, taking action, and being a person.

    Kouhei Yamamoto, Japan
    Major Foreign Automotive Parts Manufacturer
    Class of 2023 MBA

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  • 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

  • Hiroya Mizuta

    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

  • Engaging with brilliant minds representing diverse cultures and perspectives to analyze real life cases has been a great opportunity.

    Abiodun O. Temitope, Nigeria
    Class of 2025 MiM
    Federal Ministry of Industry, Trade and Investment

  • 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

  • Lorenzo Shokri

    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

  • Diverse perspectives collaborate to solve real-life business challenges, and ultimately leave the classroom with something truly valuable.

    Bilal, Pakistan
    Class of 2026 MBA

  • 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

  • Being part of this community means constantly engaging with ambitious minds challenging conventional thinking and driving innovation.

    Petar Boychev, Bulgaria
    Class of 2026 MiM
    Rema Consult


Advantages


  • Scholarships for both international and domestic students

    Apart from support from governmental and non-governmental organizations within Japan, students from overseas may receive scholarships provided by the School. All programs at our institution are accredited by MEXT and enrollees with working visas receive government benefits.

  • Ranked #1 in Japan by the Financial Times

    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.

  • 100% case-based lectures provide management experience

    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.



Osaka Campus

Ranked No. 1 in Japan by FT, the only MBA for professionals in Osaka with both AMBA and AACSB International accreditation can be achieved at the Osaka Campus established for professionals pursuing MBAs. The Osaka Campus offers a wide range of MBA courses for those interested in awakening their global ambitions.



7F Grand Front Osaka Knowledge Capital 3-1 Ofuka Kita, Osaka Japan