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#1 Ranked, Triple-Accredited Programs in Japan

Our MBA brings together both professionals working in Japan and international students from all over the world and provides a flexible program that can be completed over weekends, providing an advantage for those interested in pursuing their careers during the week or exploring Japan. Whether you are in Tokyo, Osaka, or Nagoya, or coming from anywhere else in the world, you can become a globally valuable MBA holder by maximizing your available time.


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.

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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


  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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 information sessions are held 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 every information session event, which are regularly held every week and answer the most common questions from prospective applicants. Before making an individual consultation request, we ask that you attend one of our infosessions, where you can learn all you need to know, and likely other things you didn't think to ask about!


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MBA Student Voices


  • 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.

  • 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


  • The NUCB Business School is a high-quality school and is a highly ranked business school in Japan. Coming to the NUCB Business School represented a g…

    Leo Primard, France
    April 2017 Exchange Student
    KEDGE Business School

  • Ms. Choi

    As I learned more about management, I began to understand how to think from a manager's perspective.

    Kazumi Sai, March 2017 Alumni, Medical Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Industry

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  • 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

  • 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.

  • 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

  • Satoshi Oura

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

    Satoshi Oura
    AIM Corporation

  • 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.

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • Charlene S. Opinion

    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

  • 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

  • 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.

  • 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

  • Hiroto Goya

    In the class, the teacher pointed out things that everyone takes for granted when speaking in front of an audience, such as not showing your back to …

    Hiroto Goya, Mar. 2016 Alumni, Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd.

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  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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.

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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 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

  • Claire, France

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

    Claire, France

  • 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

  • Kavitha, India

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

    Kavitha,
    India

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • Stéphanie Mercier

    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

  • 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.

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  •  Xiang Li

    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

  • 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.

  • 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

  • Mariko Hiraiwa

    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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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.

  • Alejandra Barreda

    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 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

  • Piyasanti Tuamsuk

    My educational experience at NUCB Business School has been the most challenging yet most enjoyable I've ever had. Learning alongside such a dive…

    Piyasanti Tuamsuk, United States
    Omnicare Inc./CVS Health
    Spring 2023 MBA

  • Coming 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

  • Izen Toyota

    I look forward to lectures as I prepare for them, wondering what new perspectives the professor and classmates will have. It's hard to balance w…

    Izen Toyota
    Enrolled April 2020
    Microsoft Japan Co.
    Account Technology Strategist

  • Simon Peter Cook

    I sought the opportunity to participate in courses taught using the case method, which is not available at other Japanese graduate schools. I am alre…

    Simon Peter Cook, UK
    Class of 2022 MBA
    Mitsubishi Aircraft Corporation

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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.

  • 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

  • An ideal experience to expand your horizons and return to your country with a broader view of the world. With students from all around the globe, l…

    William Roebuck, USA
    Spring 2019 MSc
    Zest Corporation
    International Business Director

  • Yusuke Masai

    By using the case method, I realize that I can acquire practical knowledge and a strong sense of know-how by putting myself in the shoes of top manag…

    Yusuke Masai
    Graduate, March 2017

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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.

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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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  • 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

  • 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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  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • Yaoki, Japan

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

    Yaoki,
    Japan

  • 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

  • Vera

    The diverse student body brings together a wealth of insights and ideas, and fosters engaging discussions that bring in new perspectives, enriching t…

    Vera, Germany
    Spring 2024 Exchange

  • 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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  • 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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  • Anton Golukhov

    The MBA program at NUCB Business School has been a great opportunity to meet interesting people from different places.

    Anton Golukhov, Russia
    Class of 2024 MBA

  • Iqbal Lintang

    The participant-centered learning model intensifies discussion of real-life business cases and my thirst for knowledge. Communication here flows betw…

    Iqbal Lintang, Indonesia
    Fall 2020 MSc

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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