Introduction
The English MBA and MIM (MSc in Management) are the two flagship English degrees of the NUCB Business School that feature both professional and international exchange students representing over 40 different nationalities, practitioner instructors with international business experience, and a dedicated administrative team to assist your career development during enrollment and post-graduation.
Located in the business and finance district of Nagoya at the new Marunouchi Tower Campus, we welcome you to visit our campus and learn about how you can upgrade the skills you need to reach the next level in your career through the NUCB Business School!
The English Master’s program designed for those who seek quality and flexibility to improve their skills for future employment and leadership opportunities. The aim of the program is to cultivate highly skilled professionals with a global mindset, a strong sense of ethics, and the ability to contribute positively to the international business community.
Start of the program: September / April
Duration: 1 year full-time (MBA), 2 years (MBA/MIM)
Language of instruction: English
Requirements: 3 years work experience (MBA only)
Class size: Average 40
Additional programs: Study abroad exchange, Double Degree Program
Degree: MBA or MIM
English MBA & MIM
The NUCB Busienss School offers two paths of study depending on the background of the applicant at the time of enrollment. Applicants with over three years of professional experience enter onto the one-year, full-time English MBA track. A two-year option for a Master of Science in Management (MIM) is also available for students who wish to undertake a double degree program or study abroad exchange with one of the NUCB Business School's overseas partner institutions. Many students who follow the two-year track continue to work in Japan while earning their Master's degree, this is a Part-Time MBA with courses held on the weekend only. For applicants with less than three years of work experience, the school offers a two-year track for a Master's with a different set of mandatory courses than the one-year Master's track.
Urban Business School
Located in downtown Nagoya, the Marunouchi Tower Campus boasts excellent access to the centers of both Asian business and Japanese culture. Many international organizations and financial institutions base their head offices in Nagoya, with entertainment and shopping districts well within walking distance. The NUCB Business School is dedicated to leveraging its location to attract top business professionals as well as faculty that exerts a strong global influence.
Active Learning
The NUCB Business School conducts courses in 100% English following the case study method. Proven in business classrooms worldwide, this teaching methodology facilitates communication between students with immensely diverse backgrounds and perspectives. Furthermore, the NUCB Business School boasts its own case center with over 1,200 cases that are specifically focused on Japanese and Asian companies. Over 100 new cases are published each year by the graduate school of management with cases researched and written by students themselves under the supervision of the faculty.
NUCB Business School best fits for those who want to
Learn from cutting-edge business cases
Gain new insights on Asian and Japanese ways of business
Broaden their perspectives
Expand their global network
Adopt innovative solutions for their business
Application Deadlines - April 2021 Enrollment
Application Round
First Round
Second Round
Third Round
Final Round*
Application Open
July 29
Oct 28
Dec 16
Feb 03*
Application Deadline
Oct 27
Dec 15
Feb 02
Mar 02*
Interview Date
Oct 31
Dec 19
Feb 06
Mar 06*
*For domestic applicants only who do not need visa application upon enrollment.
**Interviews may be requested on demand for those who require an early decision or deadline based decision (for scholarship such as MEXT), after submitting your application please contact the school to request an interview date.
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Only Japanese Business School Accredited by AACSB and AMBA
There are more than 10,000 management education programs in the world. International associations, such as AACSB International and AMBA, accredit business schools which meet their strict standards for the quality of education. In the international business community, only programs with international accreditation are considered 'real MBA programs'.