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 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. Students will be challenged to "create new value" related to products, services, marketing, and organizational management by taking up topics related to actual situations faced by businesses defining 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. Together, 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
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
Spiced with great peer interactions, challenging professors, and world-class facilities, the multidisciplinary MBA program is allowing me to widen my network with talented professionals from all over the world. The case method is the best teaching method to get the most out of the 4-day classes.
Nils Anderlind, Switzerland
Fall 2020 MBA
Deloitte Consulting AG
I've met some amazing students representing different industries and professors with a good mix of both academic and practical knowledge. Both of these will undoubtedly be key to my success in my future career.
Mark Hosang, USA
Fall 2018 MBA
Sr. Manager of Enterprise Services & Security, IT Division
Randstad K.K.
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
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 career change.
Emi Kataoka
Enrolled April 2016
MetLife Life Insurance Co., Ltd.
I sought the opportunity to participate in courses taught using the case method, which is not available at other Japanese graduate schools. I am already outside of my comfort zone and having to re-assess the previous mindset that I brought to work. I believe my new, broader approach will bring benefits to any organization I work with in the future.
Simon Peter Cook, UK
Spring 2021 MBA
Mitsubishi Aircraft Corporation
Being part of a generation that is guiding changes for creating a sustainable, diverse, and inclusive world, it becomes crucial as a future manager to incorporate various perspectives and the needs of current and future societies when making decisions.
Kishore Kumar François, France
Spring 2021 MBA
Kurimoto Educational Institute
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 from many different countries. Student diversity opens the mind and encourages deeper consideration of case studies.
Youjun Wang, China
Fall 2020 MBA
Suzuki Motor Corporation
This program is famous for its innovative approach to stirring critical and creative thinking. I hope to gain knowledge essential for a rapidly evolving business world and strengthen my ideas by learning from my peers and professors.
Zhikai HE, China
Spring 2021 MBA
Atotech Chemicals Ltd.
Behavioral Economics and Finance by Prof. Iwasawa
Prof. Seiichiro Iwasawa conducted a lecture on “Behavioral Economics and Finance,” an elective module for the MBA Program. This course covers a fundamental understanding and applications of behavio...
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Lecture on "Enterprise Turnaround Strategy" by Prof. Osamu Ueda
Prof. Osamu Ueda conducted the Enterprise Turnaround Strategy course, an elective module for MBA students of the Global Leader Program. This course is designed for foreign students who are interest...
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"Digital Marketing" by Prof. Ted Katagi
Prof. Ted Katagi conducted the Digital Marketing course, an elective module for MBA students focusing on deepening knowledge of how to build marketing propositions. The internet has sped up the pac...
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Lecture on Managerial Accounting & Control
Professor Kentaro Koga conducted a lecture on “Managerial Accounting & Control,” an elective module for Global MBA students. This course focuses exclusively on the accounting information that s...
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"Corporate Finance" lecture by Professor Iwasawa
Professor Seiichiro Iwasawa conducted a lecture on “Corporate Finance” which is a mandatory core module for MBA students. The goal of this module is to provide students with a set of analytical too...
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Service Design by Prof. Yuriko Sawatani
Professor Yuriko Sawatani conducted a lecture for her course entitled “Service Design,” an elective course from the Global MBA catalog. She discussed various models of service design and shared her...
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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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