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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


  • Noriko Ishikawa

    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

  • 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.

  • Kishore Kumar François

    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

  • 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

  • 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.

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • Claire, France

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

    Claire, France

  • 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

  • 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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  • Maxime Ferreira Rodrigues

    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

  • 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.

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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.

  • 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

  • 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.

  • Mamoru Ichihara

    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

  • 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

  • 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.

  • Cathrine Akpanya

    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

  • 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

  • Thomas Bendaoud

    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

  • Yoko Fujimoto

    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

  • 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.

  • 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

  • Phelokazi Ndlebe

    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

  • Kavitha, India

    Because, Nagoya is a leading economic market, I wanted to do my Masters here, at the NUCB Business School.

    Kavitha,
    India

  • 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 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

  • 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

  • Alan Lapira

    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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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.

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • Nadia Ait Belkouhia

    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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • Mikiho Kaneto

    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.

  • Yaoki, Japan

    Classmates are well diversified in nationality, industry, and experience. Hence, I can learn a lot and broaden my perspective.

    Yaoki,
    Japan

  • 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

  • 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

  • Reiichi Murakami

    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

  • 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.

  • Satoshi Oura

    Having the opportunity to exchange with students in diversified industries has created an unparalleled environment.

    Satoshi Oura
    AIM Corporation

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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


  • 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

  • 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

  • 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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  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • Yukiko Kitajima

    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.

  • Xie

    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

  • 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

  • Youjun Wang

    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

  • 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

  • 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

  • Shrestha Thakuma

    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 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 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

  • 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

  • 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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  • 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

  • Chie Ando

    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

  • 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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  • Aries Li

    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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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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  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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.

  • Masatoshi Ogawa

    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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  • 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

  • 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.


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