You can create a network of connections that you would not be able to build anywhere else.
Joken Son
Enrolled April 2016
The generation of ideas is one of the most important skills a businessperson can have. Through problem-based exercises, fieldwork, and the case method, students develop creative thinking skills and an entrepreneurial spirit. Our MBA program, offered in both Japanese and English tracks, encourages new ideas without nipping the seeds of original ideas in the bud while ensuring that the time-tested fundamentals become second nature.
Students will practice the methods and processes learned in the class, analyze the results, and summarize them in an original case study that synthesizes the lessons learned throughout the program. English-speaking international students and Japanese professionals will join forces to create new value by taking up topics related to actual situations faced by businesses defining and redefining their industries.
In addition to the problem-solving management skills acquired in a traditional MBA education, our MBA equips students with the ability to observe, analyze, and create new sustainable value. Business leaders need the ability to solve problems and the ability to find problems in all aspects of the organizations they manage. Of course, unprecedented problems often require innovative methods to solve them. These skills are essential for navigating an uncertain future and can be developed by diversifying experiences, interactions, and partnerships.
The MBA program brings together young businesspeople and seasoned career professionals who are diverse in age, occupation, industry, and cultural background. Amongst the participants of any class, there may be 30-40 nationalities represented and just as many languages spoken. Together, a variety peers develop a keen awareness of industry conventions and preconceived notions and foster the ability to generate innovative solutions and create new businesses through observation, analysis, and creative thinking.
# 1 in Japan
# 17 in Asia
The QS Global MBA Rankings is released annually by QS (Quacquarelli Symonds - U.K.), one of the world's top three rankings higher education organizations. In the QS Global MBA Rankings 2021, our school ranked first in the domestic MBA rankings, bringing our position to 17th in Asia from 19th in 2020. QS is the well-known publisher of World University Rankings (#QSWUR), which evaluates universities worldwide and publishes university rankings in various categories. The new business school rankings cover more than 300 institutions in 40 countries. QS Global MBA Rankings' key measures include employability, entrepreneurship, alumni performance, return on investment, thought-leadership, and diversity.
As one of the top 150 business schools globally, this evaluation proves that our institution and partnerships with business schools worldwide are recognized worldwide as the top business school in Japan.
To fully support professionals in obtaining an MBA, all lectures required for the MBA are held on Saturdays and Sundays. Participants can complete each course on two consecutive weekends (4days). Thus, participants in these courses have an opportunity to relate their workplace experiences to the contents of their lectures and immediately apply what they have learned over the weekend to their work.
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More than 90% of our faculty members are practitioners who have been active on the front lines of business. Our faculty members who have been at the forefront of management education in leadership development will not only provide new ideas based on their own experience and knowledge but also instill the very essence of creative thinking through their pedagogical approach.
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The meaning of taking on the challenge of an MBA at a business school is to create a strong network that can be an immediate asset. At our school, students with diverse backgrounds and thinking styles form teams to learn the process of creating new value, and then put ideas into practice, and experience success firsthand. The bonds forged between peers are strengthened through regular discussion and collaborative learning, leading to the development of new businesses in some cases.
Our MBA program is an unparalleled place of growth for those who want to greatly expand their ability to create value. Learn how to think quickly, speak freely, and stimulate new and valuable ideas through goal-oriented discussion leadership fostering mutual respect and lasting connections.
Current students by industry
Current students by age
You can create a network of connections that you would not be able to build anywhere else.
Joken Son
Enrolled April 2016
When deciding on a Master's degree program, it was important that the professors have practical experience. Through the program here, I hope to gain curated insights from experts in their respective fields.
Christian Parraga, Ecuador
Spring 2021 MBA
Through learning and discussions with professors and peers with diverse backgrounds, I have broadened my perspective on things. By thinking about the essence of things, I feel that my life as well as my work has been enriched.
Mariko Hiraiwa
Mar. 2019 Completed
Accenture Co.
Strategy & Consulting
I came to this school eager to improve my business skills and diversify my perspective on the global marketplace. The faculty here helps students expand their perspective and develop analytical and critical thinking skills.
Won Kwon Kim, South Korea
Spring 2020 MBA
Epsilon Bioanalytics Co. Ltd.
The School conveys great international and Japanese business knowledge with professors from all over the world. They do not only bring in practical experiences, but also come with a connection to Japan to give the students insights from different angles. Mixing with students from various countries has really helped me to get a global perspective.
Sven Jensen, Germany
Spring 2019 MBA
NRW Japan
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, learning from the exchange of experiences and differing approaches to business will be an invaluable tool to have during your career.
Maximo Arozarena,
Mexico
Spring 2019 MBA
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 most incredible students from all across the world and have been able to, through them, learn and grow while forming deep meaningful relationships and expanding my network. The "Frontier Spirit" resonates deeply within me.
Siphosethu Makananda, South Africa
Fall 2020 MBA
Eskom SOC Limited
This institution is a global hub for learning and discussing innovative ideas, while connecting and building relationships with experienced and promising talents from Japan and from around the world.
Amar R, Canada
Spring 2017 MBA
Program Director
Mitsubishi Aircraft Corporation
The School provides an international network full of emerging young talent. The model of the class is pushing participation which will be really useful in my business career. Classes also give me a taste of a huge variety of business topics to understand where I fit and what I need to improve.
Mathieu Labro, France
Spring 2019 MBA
IT Business Analyst
Mitsubishi Aircraft Corporation
To race or not to race? Rationalizing the irrational in Behavioral Economics & Finance
Twice a year, Dean Iwasawa rolls up his sleeves and teaches finance courses for the English MBA students: in the spring semester, Corporate Finance provides an introductory course providing student...
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Blazing Trails: 2022 SDGs Project Wraps Up With Proposals on Day 4
After extensive investigation and research conducted through fieldwork, the participants of the SDGs Project course pitched their proposals before a panel of judges on the fourth and final day of t...
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Retaining the most valuable organizational resource: Knowledge Management
After taking a brief moment to pose for our photographer's camera to a few laughs, Prof. Lim resumes his facilitation of the lively case discussion, which bounces between participants searching for...
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Charting a Course: 2022 SDGs Project Day 3
On November 4th, the third day of the SDGs Project course brought participants together to synthesize their findings from the research and fieldwork conducted on, between, and after days 1 and 2. T...
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Examining Firms With the "Will" to Succeed in Enterprise Turnaround Strategy
Designed for learners interested in management of companies facing turnaround situations, the Enterprise Turnaround Strategy course examines the adaptive transformations of various Japanese firms o...
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Picking Up the Pieces: 2022 SDGs Project Day 2 Fieldwork
Emulating the principles of the "Immersion Experience Project" (IXP) by Harvard Business School, the SDGs Project course employs an exploratory and grounded learning approach through interactions w...
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MBA stands for Master of Business Administration, and three organizations accredit MBA programs internationally (AACSB, AMBA, and EQUIS). The standard MBA program in Japan and the U.S. requires one to two years of study. The MBA is a degree in business administration, not a proprietary qualification like those for accountants and lawyers.
In the U.S., the home of the MBA, 100,000 MBAs graduated per year. In addition, it has been reported that 60% of general managers in listed companies hold an MBA degree or higher. The two major industries in which demand for MBAs is high worldwide are finance and securities and healthcare and pharmaceuticals. This is because industries that barriers to entry have traditionally protected are undergoing restructuring on a global scale.
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