Intensive MBA Program (IMBA)
Educating Innovative and Responsible Leaders Equipped with a Global Network
Climate change and the rapid digitalization of business processes are inducing a paradigm shift in the way we conduct business. Corporations are placing increasing emphasis on environmental, social, and governance (ESG) issues. The Paris Agreement, with the global commitment to pursue efforts to limit temperature increase to between 1.5 degrees to 2.0 degrees Celsius above pre-industrial levels, requires managers to be cognizant of climate risks and ESG issues and integrate them into business performance. In recent years, trends like digitalization, artificial intelligence, machine learning, etc. are rapidly dominating the business space. Future leaders need to gain new knowledge and perspectives on these rapidly evolving issues and trends. IUJ's IMBA program prepares future leaders to meet these new challenges.
The 12-month IMBA program curriculum is compact, rigorous, and demanding. We believe in building core competencies that enable managers to respond with innovative solutions for their businesses. Cases are predominantly used to better prepare managers to apply what they have learned to real business situations. The cases focus on issues in both advanced economies and emerging markets in Asia, Africa, and Latin America. At IUJ, students from diverse nationalities work, play, and learn together on a daily basis. Summer capstone courses are the final wrap-up for the IMBA program.
An IUJ graduate gains the unique benefit of establishing a global network with classmates hailing from over 60 countries. Students from diverse nationalities work, play, and learn together on a daily basis, giving rise to a truly international and unique learning experience at IUJ. Our alumni services allow our graduates to access our strong IUJ alumni network and to participate in seminar series focused on current trending topics. Join our IUJ family and immerse yourself in a fun place where the world gathers to acquire new professional skills and develop life-long relationships.
IMBA Structure
Core
Core courses provide essential, fundamental knowledge and skills for future business leaders to understand and analyze business components systematically and adapt them in the real world.
Elective
Elective courses will provide a wide range of choices for future business leaders, tailored to suit their needs in developing their careers and interests.
Capstone
Summer Capstone courses round off the IMBA Program by providing students with practical knowledge to build up their leadership and strategic thinking skills and to increase their awareness of critical ESG issues.
Message from the Program Director
YuenLeng Chow,
Associate Professor
The on-going global pandemic has brought about a hard rethink about key issues such as climate change, working from home, and online interactions. Understanding the behavioral nuances of people from different countries, educational backgrounds, and culture settings is a necessary skill in today’s business context. IUJ’s IMBA offers you a unique, immersive program to interact with students from all corners of the globe. We are proud to have nurtured numerous highly successful, responsible leaders who excel in their fields.
Join them and embark on your own journey with our IMBA Program.
Alumni Stories
From Diversity to Leadership:
Building Skills for a Global Future
Tomoya Hara
Strategic Planning, Terumo Europe NV
At IUJ, I learned to express my ideas clearly, appreciate diverse perspectives, and grow through deep discussions with classmates from around the world. Life in the dorms and cafeteria enriched my cultural understanding, while questions from peers reminded me of the value of Japan’s history, economy, and politics. IUJ truly provided me with invaluable opportunities to develop as a Japanese business professional ready for the global stage.
Transforming Perspectives, Building Global Bonds
Mayu Yoshida
Hitachi,Ltd., Digital System&Services Sales Management Div. Digital&Marketing Management Div. Business Development Sales Unit, Market Development
The IMBA program at IUJ was an intense yet rewarding journey—condensed into one year while offering the depth of a two-year MBA. Through dormitory life and group work, I engaged closely with peers from diverse cultural, political, and religious backgrounds, which transformed my perspective and values.
I discovered the importance of balancing differences with shared common ground—an essential skill in today’s international environment. Another unique benefit was being exposed to English spoken in many different accents, which greatly improved my communication skills. Although challenging at first, my understanding grew significantly, and I could clearly see my personal growth.
This one year was truly unforgettable. Beyond knowledge and skills, I gained the ability to embrace diverse perspectives and built a lifelong global network—assets that will be invaluable throughout my career.
The Real World Is Here, Beyond My Expectations
Hitoshi Nakagami
General Hospital Company, Business Planning Department,
Terumo Corporation, Japan.
Can you imagine a situation where there are many nationalities in one place? Asia, Africa, Europe, the Americas. You can learn a lot from excellent faculty members in class, but more than that, you can experience the real world from all the students at IUJ. IUJ’s program gave me real knowledge about how I can work with people with different backgrounds, which has been a benefit beyond my expectations.