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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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 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
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.
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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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
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
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
Having the opportunity to exchange with students in diversified industries has created an unparalleled environment.
Satoshi Oura
AIM Corporation
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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
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
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
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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NUCB Business School provides a diverse, influential network for career growth and global opportunities.
Yuji Kondo, Japan
Class of 2026 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
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
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
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
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
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.
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
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
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
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.
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
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.
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
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
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
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
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
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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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
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.
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
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
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
Case method allows students to explore new perspectives while strengthening core competencies and critical thinking.
Sascha Garson, France
Class of 2025 MiM
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
Classmates are well diversified in nationality, industry, and experience. Hence, I can learn a lot and broaden my perspective.
Yaoki,
Japan
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 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
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
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
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
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
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
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 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
This school's greatest strengths are its case method and global presence.
Claire, France
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
My MBA journey catalyzed my growth as a thought leader, equipping me with strategic insights, critical thinking, and a global perspective.
Nosipho Lindelwa Malope, South Africa
Class of 2025 MBA
Eskom Holdings SOC Ltd
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
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.
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 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
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
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 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
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
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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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
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
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 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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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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 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
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
Diversity among the students here has helped me in better understanding business practices in different parts of the world.
Shrestha Thakuma, Nepal
Class of 2026 MiM
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 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
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
Because Nagoya is a leading economic market, I wanted to do my Master's at the NUCB Business School.
Kavitha,
India
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
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.
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.
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.
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