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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
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.
Brochure & Application Guide
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.
MBA Student Voices
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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 -
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
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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 -
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 -
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
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The true strength of the program is its teaching method that fosters participation among its students of various backgrounds hailing from all over th…
Thomas Bendaoud, France
Fall 2020 MSc -
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. -
The NUCB Business School is one of the most well-known schools in Japan, and the teaching approach is very appealing.
Valentin Laigre, France
April 2017 Exchange Student
NEOMA Business School -
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 -
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 -
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 -
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'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 -
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 -
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 -
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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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
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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 -
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
Yanagawa Tax Accounting Firm -
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 -
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. -
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 -
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 -
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 -
NUCB Business School not only enhances your professional growth but also enriches your personal development.
Riccardo Vegezzi, Italy
Fall 2025 Exchange -
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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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 -
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 -
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. -
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 -
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
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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 -
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
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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
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Enriching discussions with people from all over the world gave me a broadened perspective on strategic thinking.
Pauline L. Amador, Mexico
Fall 2024 Exchange -
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 -
The case method is incredibly rewarding, as it allows me to apply theoretical concepts to real-world scenarios and gain practical insights.
Fael Nabti, France
Class of 2025 MiM -
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 -
Coming from a lecture-style university, This school changed my view of how education works. I really enjoyed group and class discussions where learni…
Maxime Ferreira Rodrigues, France
Fall 2022 Exchange -
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 -
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 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
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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 -
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 -
NUCB Business School provides a diverse, influential network for career growth and global opportunities.
Yuji Kondo, Japan
Class of 2026 MBA -
The NUCB Business School was for me the first choice. Lessons are not just about memorizing. Teachers with impressive backgrounds are constantly enco…
Veronika Davidova, Czech Republic
Spring 2018 Exchange Student
University of Economics, Prague -
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 -
Case method allows students to explore new perspectives while strengthening core competencies and critical thinking.
Sascha Garson, France
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 -
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. -
This school's greatest strengths are its case method and global presence.
Claire, France
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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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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 -
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
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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.
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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
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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 -
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
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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 -
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 -
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 -
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.
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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 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
The quality of professors and peers is difficult to overstate. I feel both informed and challenged in every class I attend. This couples well with …
William R. Stull, USA
Class of 2022 MBA
Paddock Realty and Property Development
Co Owner -
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 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
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.
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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 -
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
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Diverse perspectives collaborate to solve real-life business challenges, and ultimately leave the classroom with something truly valuable.
Bilal, Pakistan
Class of 2026 MBA -
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 -
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
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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 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
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
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Frontier Spirit means embracing a diversity of ideas, inspiring me to think beyond boundaries and shape a global vision for the future.
Bruno Anufer, Argentina
Fall 2024 Exchange -
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 …
Youjun Wang, China
Class of 2022 MBA
Suzuki Motor Corporation
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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 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 -
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 -
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.
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Having the opportunity to exchange with students in diversified industries has created an unparalleled environment.
Satoshi Oura
AIM 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 -
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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Because Nagoya is a leading economic market, I wanted to do my Master's at the NUCB Business School.
Kavitha,
India
Advantages
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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.
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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.
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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