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Alumni Voices
You can create a network of connections that you would not be able to build anywhere else.
Joken Son
Class of 2018 MBA
#1 Ranked, Triple-Accredited Programs in Japan
Our programs bring together professionals working in Japan and international students from all over the world. With an MBA curriculum taught over weekends and MSc programs taught on alternating sets of weekdays, you can tailor your studies to fit your professional or personal schedule. Whether you're based in Japan or arriving from abroad, you can make the most of your time at NUCB Business School and earn a globally recognized MBA or MSc.
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.
Information sessions and individual consultations conducted in English
Information Session Events
The admissions team regularly holds info sessions in Japanese and English throughout the year, both online and in person. Please find a listing of sessions conducted entirely in English below and sign up in advance. Program-specific content may vary depending on the target audience, but all interested in either program will have the opportunity to learn about our school, ask questions, and request an individual consultation immediately afterward.
Advantages
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Support for international & domestic students
Apart from support from governmental and non-governmental organizations within Japan, international students from overseas may receive scholarships provided by the School. All programs at our institution are accredited by MEXT.
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Ranked #1 in Japan by QS and 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 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.
Consultation
MBA & MSc information sessions are held monthly in Tokyo, Osaka, and Nagoya. Individual consultations are also available at any time, so please feel free to apply. Regardless of your preferred type of consultation, an English-speaking admissions counselor will provide the information you need on demand.
- How do I start an MBA?
- I want to know if an MBA is useful for my job.
- I would like to hear from people who have obtained an MBA.
- How can I balance my MBA and work?
- I would like to know what preparations I need to make before entering the MBA program.
We hold an open Q&A session at the end of our information session events, which are regularly held several times a month and answer the most common questions from prospective applicants. Before making an individual consultation request, we ask that you attend one of our information sessions, where you can learn all you need to know, and likely other things you didn't think to ask about!
Alumni Voices
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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 -
The interactions that are at the root of the case method have enabled me to identify and let go of my biases. This has also taught me how to be clear…
Stéphanie Mercier, Canada
Spring 2024 Exchange -
At NUCB Business School, 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 -
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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Networking with individuals from diverse backgrounds and life experiences has been one of the most eye opening and mind broadening opportunities.
Chad Balser, USA
Class of 2023 MBA -
Apart from learning more about marketing and international business strategies, the diversity of students enrolled in my program allows me to discove…
Alan Lapira, France
Fall 2020 MSc -
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 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 -
Having the opportunity to exchange with students in diversified industries has created an unparalleled environment.
Satoshi Oura
AIM Corporation -
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 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
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. -
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 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 -
I was pleasantly surprised to find that what I had intuitively felt in practice was systematized and established through the co-creation that took pl…
Yoko Fujimoto
Enrolled April 2019
Pfizer Japan Inc.
Executive Officer -
Coming to the NUCB Business School is a great opportunity to experience the Asian culture and I am looking forward to work in a Japanese company in t…
Viacheslav Inzerovm,Russia
April 2017 Exchange Student
Lomonosov Moscow State University Business School
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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 -
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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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 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 -
This school's greatest strengths are its case method and global presence.
Claire, France
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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 -
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 -
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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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 -
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 -
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 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 -
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 -
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 -
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 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 -
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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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 -
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 -
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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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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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 -
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 -
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 -
Because Nagoya is a leading economic market, I wanted to do my Master's at the NUCB Business School.
Kavitha,
India -
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. -
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 -
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 -
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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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
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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 -
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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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 -
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 -
Classmates are well diversified in nationality, industry, and experience. Hence, I can learn a lot and broaden my perspective.
Yaoki,
Japan -
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
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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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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 -
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
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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 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
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 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 -
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. -
A wide diversity of demographics contributes to a stimulating environment of sharing and learning through case method.
Setitaia Chen, Tonga
Class of 2026 MBA -
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 -
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 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 -
In Peru, Japanese culture has had a great impact since the beginning of the last century. Studying an MBA at the NUCB Business School allows me not o…
Oscar Diez, Peru
Fall 2017 Exchange Student
ESAN - Graduate School of Business -
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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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. -
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
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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 -
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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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 -
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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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 -
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 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 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 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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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 -
NUCB Business School not only enhances your professional growth but also enriches your personal development.
Riccardo Vegezzi, Italy
Fall 2025 Exchange -
I chose the NUCB Business School in order to gain a greater insight into Japan's business practices and culture. My family has a coffee business…
Kendall Kunitake, USA
Fall 2017 Exchange Student
Shidler College of Business, University of Hawai'i at Manoa -
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 -
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 -
Enriching discussions with people from all over the world gave me a broadened perspective on strategic thinking.
Pauline L. Amador, Mexico
Fall 2024 Exchange -
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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Diverse perspectives collaborate to solve real-life business challenges, and ultimately leave the classroom with something truly valuable.
Bilal, Pakistan
Class of 2026 MBA -
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
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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 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
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