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The Program

English MBA, MIM
The NUCB Business School offers a 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. The degree tracks are characterized by the following features;
- One-year and two-year tracks for earning a Master’s
- All courses conducted in English
- International student body of more than 40 nationalities
- International practitioner instructors
- Focus on instilling an entrepreneurial ‘Frontier Spirit’
- Over 60% of students on scholarship
- Urban campus in business district of Nagoya
Masters in Management (MBA, MSc in Management)
The NUCB Business School offers two paths of study dependent 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 MBA track. A two-year option for an MBA is also available for students who wish to undertake a double degree program or study abroad exchange with one of the School's overseas partner institutions. Many students who follow the two-year track continue to work in Japan while earning their MBA degree. For applicants with less than three years of work experience, the NUCB Business School offers a two-year track for an MSc with a different set of mandatory courses than the MBA track.
The most internationalized program offered by the NUCB Business School; the students of the GLP represent over 40 different nationalities. Courses in English at the school have an average class size of about fifty students, including participation by Japanese track students enrolled in other programs offered at the school. The result is a multicultural environment that encourages the exchange of ideas from diverse perspectives. Students learn from a lineup of instructors with extensive professional business backgrounds. Benefiting from their academic instruction and real-world professional experience, students gain a competitive advantage that will guide their career development anywhere around the globe.
Active Learning
The NUCB Business School conducts courses in 100% English classes following the case method. Proven in business classrooms worldwide, this teaching methodology facilitates communication between students with immensely diverse backgrounds and perspectives. Furthermore, the School boasts its own case center with nearly 1,200 original cases that are specifically focused on Japanese and Asian companies. Over 100 new cases are published each year by the graduate school with cases researched and written by students themselves.
Corporate Study Tours
As the third-largest incorporated city in Japan, Nagoya is home to many world-class international companies. the NUCB Business School makes the most of this strategic positioning by arranging practical corporate study tours that enable students to get a real-world, hands-on experience in the heart of Japan’s economic center. The NUCB Business School is engaged in partnerships and connections with companies like Toyota, Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Brother Industries, and Asahi Breweries.
Study Abroad Opportunities
As of 2022, the NUCB Business School has already established student exchange partnerships with 129 leading business schools in 55 countries. Under the student exchange program, students are able to add a new dimension of professional development. Tuition fees at partner schools are waived and students in excellent academic standing are eligible for additional scholarships to cover the cost of travel and living expenses. For executive level students, an intensive study abroad program at Harvard Business School, MIT Sloan School of Management and the IMD Business School is also offered.
The University

Nagoya Marunouchi Tower Campus, opened in June 2015, is just five minutes walk from Nagoya Station.
Nagoya University of Commerce and Business (NUCB Business School) is one of the premier business schools in Japan and recently celebrated its 80th anniversary with the construction of the Marunouchi Tower Campus in downtown Nagoya. It is the first and only Triple Crown Business School in Japan to be accredited by the AACSB, AMBA and EQUIS. The 2021 QS Global MBA Ranking positioned the school as #1 in Japan and #17 in Asia and #141 worldwide while the EMBA was recently ranked as #1 in Japan in the QS Global EMBA Ranking 2019 and #1 in the Financial Times Ranking.
The School's mission of developing leaders and entrepreneurs with a ‘Frontier Spirit’ and global perspective is enhanced by being located in the financial and commercial district of Nagoya. The university endeavors to meet the challenges of globalization while pushing the competitive edge that students gain by providing outstanding programs in management education within the context of Asian business practices.
Furthermore, the NUCB Business School has a growing list of partner institutions that enables students in the program to study abroad at any of our 126 partner schools in 54 different countries. Students represent a broad range of pre-MBA backgrounds, professional experiences, and cultural perspectives. Not only do students in the program expand their global network, but enrich their personal and professional abilities through the opportunities provided by the NUCB Business School.
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Tradition and Innovation
Nagoya University of Commerce and Business was originally founded in the midst of a rapidly industrializing Japan in 1935 as a vocational railroad school. By 1953, following the post-war economic and population boom, the university was established and expanded into a rural area neighboring Nagoya. As globalization and technology coalesced in the later part of the 20th century, the Graduate School of Management was created. In 2015, the Nagoya Marunouchi Tower Campus stands as a vision of tradition and innovation. The first two floors of the campus are designed with a Gothic-inspired, medieval concept while the remaining twelve floors are equipped with ultra-modern learning facilities.
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 committed to leveraging its location to attract top business professionals as well as faculty that exhibit a strong global influence.
Top Global Ranking
The NUCB Business School has been ranked in the QS Global MBA Ranking 2021 as the #17 best Global MBA program in Asia and the #1 program in Japan. NUCB BS is the only school located in central Nagoya with an international ranking on the QS Rankings and all programs are ranked #1 in Japan in the Eduniversal World Rankings.
New Curriculum Design
For the development of full-time employees in Nagoya and around Japan to study at the internationally accredited NUCB Business School, we are now delivering the English Master's in two formats. For the MBA, more than fifteen (15) weekend-only courses will be available for the first time ever that will include core classes towards earning the Global MBA. Students can earn the degree on a fast-track 18 month plan or stick to the two year duration.
For a more traditional route, the program will still be available for full-time students who want to take classes on weekdays and weekends. Within the scope of the new program, students will alternate weeks of intensive weekday studies while having the option of weekend classes. This will provide student periods of intense study with period of reflection and preparation on an alternating pattern. The degrees available for a two year degree track are the Master of Business Administration (MBA) and Master of Science in Management (MIM).
The Faculty

Dr. Seiichiro Iwasawa, Ph.D in Economics, Harvard University
The NUCB Business School is a specialized business school that focuses on using practitioner instructors as the core of our faculty. We also welcome visiting professors from top global business schools to add an extra perspective based on student demand and new areas of learning goals.
Review our latest faculty listing for 2021/2022 here -> https://mba.nucba.ac.jp/en/faculty/
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Entry Requirements

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For Applicants
- Bachelor’s Degree, or equivalent
- Minimum of three years work experience, or equivalent (For MBA only)
- GMAT or GRE Score* (may be waived by a Preliminary Screening)
- TOEFL PBT 550, iBT 80 / IELTS 6.0 / TOEIC 800 (for applicants who have not completed their undergraduate or graduate studies in English)
*Test center or online test results administered by the above are accepted
For additional details, we encourage applicants to visit the NUCB Business School web page at:
Application Procedure
The NUCB Business School accepts applicants twice throughout the year, for enrollment in the Spring or Fall semester. Once we have received your application with the required supporting documents we will determine if you are eligible for an interview. Domestic applicants are required to attend the interview on campus while interviews for overseas applicants will be held online by Zoom.
Online (Net) Application Open - Continuous Enrollment Open
Application Deadline for Spring 2022
Application Open |
July 25 |
Oct 24 |
Dec 12 |
Jan 30* |
Application Deadline |
Oct 23 |
Dec 11 |
Jan 29 |
Feb 26* |
Interview Date |
Oct 30 |
Dec 18 |
Feb 05 |
Mar 05* |
*Domestic applicants only
**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.
Tuition and Fees
- Application Fee: JPY 20,000
- Admission Fee: JPY 270,000 (at the time of enrollment only)
- Tuition Fee (1-year MBA): JPY 2,550,000/ year *
- Tuition Fee (2-year MBA/MiM): JPY 3,100,000 / 2 years *
- Admission fee of JPY 270,000 is included in the tuition fee
✔ Case material fee included in tuition fee
Financial Aid

Over 60% of the international students enrolled in the NUCB Business School receive a scholarship either from the university or from the Japanese government. The NUCB Business School offers students scholarships based on GMAT scores and academic standing that range from 10% to 60% of the tuition fee. Additionally, scholarships are awarded to students living in university residences. Scholarships from the Japanese government include the JASSO and MEXT Scholarship.
Additional details can be found by clicking: Tuition and Scholarship Information
Location

Nagoya is the perfect place to live for those who want to experience Japan. Clean, safe, and technologically cutting-edge, the cityscape still maintains its historic linkage dating back to the Tokugawa Era. In 2003, Greater Nagoya accounted for nearly 70% of Japan’s trade surplus and annually accounts for as much as 1% of global GDP. It is the third-largest metropolitan region in Japan while being surrounded by historically significant cultural sites. Rich with museums, theaters, festivals and regional cuisine, Nagoya is also well-positioned as a transportation hub to the rest of Japan – making travel to other destinations convenient and comfortable. Nagoya Castle and Atsuta Shrine are the two most famous sightseeing spots, while the surrounding area includes Meiji-mura, Takayama, and Gero Hot Springs.
Accommodation

Located within walking distance from the campus, the Chiyoda Dormitory is a fully furnished, single-occupancy international student residence. With convenient 24/7 independent access, students can enjoy Tsurumai Park, Osu Kannon, Fushimi, and the fine shopping and entertainment area of Sakae. Both domestic and international students are automatically assigned to live in the building and the NUCB Business School housing scholarships are available for financial assistance.
Programs at NUCB Business School
Full-Time
- Program can be completed in either 12 or 24 months
- Tuition varies between 2,550,000 to 3,100,000 JPY
- All lectures are held on Saturdays and Sundays.
- International exchange program is offered.
- Double degree option is available.
- Candidates who do not meet the qualifications, as well as candidates who wish for a GMAT waiver, are required to take a Preliminary Screening prior to application.
- The February 26th application deadline is only available to applicants who do not need to apply for a visa.
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- Over 40+ nationalities are represented in the program.
- 100% case methodology is offered.
- mixed with weekly and weekend intensive lectures.
- Over 120 global partner schools are available for study abroad exchanges.
- Double degree option is possible.
- Final deadline is only applicable to applicants who do not need visa application upon enrollment (domestic applicants).
Executive MBA
- Program can be completed in 1.5 to 4 years, and tuition varies accordingly.
- International exchange program is offered.
- A double degree is available.
- Candidates who do not meet the qualifications, as well as candidates who wish for a GMAT waiver, are required to take a Preliminary Screening prior to application.
- The February 26 application deadline is only available for applicants who do not need to apply for a visa.
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