QS 2026: Japan's #1 Global MBA and Master in Management

NUCB Business School is proud to announce its outstanding results in the QS 2026 Global Rankings, where both the Global MBA and Master in Management (MiM) programs maintained leading positions in Japan and across Asia.

Japan's #1 Global MBA (QS 2026)

• #1 in Japan Overall
• #17 in Asia Overall
• #2 in Asia for Return on Investment
• #26 Globally for Return on Investment

NUCB Business School’s Global MBA continues to stand out as Japan’s top-ranked program, recognized for delivering exceptional value and strong career outcomes for its graduates. The program combines international case methods, diverse peer learning, and a global faculty to prepare leaders ready to thrive in complex business environments. For the full QS Global MBA Rankings 2026, see the QS page: QS Global MBA Rankings 2026.

Japan's #1 Master in Management (MiM) (QS 2026)

• #1 in Japan Overall
• #8 in Asia Overall
• #99 Globally Overall
• #1 in Asia for Value for Money
• #21 Globally for Value for Money

Designed as a pre-experience program for younger learners in their early to mid-20s, the MiM provides a rigorous foundation in management for those at the start of their careers. Its top rankings demonstrate the program’s international competitiveness and its exceptional affordability, ensuring strong career prospects and global opportunities for graduates.

For the full QS Business Master’s Rankings 2026: Management (MiM), see: QS Business Master’s Rankings – Management 2026

Looking Ahead: MSBA Launch

Building on this success, NUCB Business School has launched the Master in Business Analytics & Artificial Intelligence (MSBA) program for the Fall 2025 semester. As data and AI continue to transform industries, the MSBA is designed to equip students with cutting-edge analytical and strategic skills that complement our existing MBA and MiM offerings. We are confident that the MSBA will quickly establish itself as a leading program in the region, and we look forward to seeing it recognized in future QS rankings alongside our other flagship degrees.