International Business University of Tsukuba

Overview

About the program

The University of Tsukuba has been offering a MBA in International Business on its Tokyo campus for 30 years; a popular, academically rigorous program that involves the completion of a research thesis. Pure academic rigor, however, is not necessarily what every professional wants from an MBA program. Inspired by the success of the executive MBA model — extensive work experience, fast-paced programs and a real-world focus — the University of Tsukuba took the opportunity to develop a genuinely global MBA experience and add it to its business offerings. 

The English language MBA in International Business (MBA-IB) program was established 10 years ago to offer students a more global MBA experience that was grounded in practice as an alternative to the more traditional Japanese language MBA, which remains on offer.

During the two-year program, students undertake core units from the traditional business discipline areas of Business Strategy and Organizational Management as well as the more international and technology-focused areas of Applied Information and International Adaptability. 

With half the faculty made up of foreign lecturers and business leaders, these courses provide students with a solid international grounding to integrate into their working lives. In their final year they have the option of undertaking a practically orientated research project, rather than completing an academic thesis. 

This project can be related directly to their daily work or be centered on business development or entrepreneurship. Throughout the course, students are also expected to take part in the variety of seminars given by visiting international professors and global business leaders.