MBA Program
Leverage Emerging Markets for Global Advantage
As the pioneer of U.S. style business education in Japan, our MBA program has long served as a bridge between the international and Japanese business communities. It prepares future business leaders to meet the challenges of an increasingly dynamic and uncertain world through an immersive, international learning environment. Accredited by AACSB International, the program is recognized for its academic excellence and meaningful social impact.
The MBA curriculum is designed to equip students with the knowledge, skills, and mindset needed to succeed in global business. Continuously updated to meet the evolving needs of leading organizations, the program places a strong emphasis on sustainability, digital transformation, innovation, and business analytics. Ethical leadership and social responsibility are embedded throughout the curriculum, reinforcing IUJ's commitment to developing responsible global leaders.
MBA Structure
Year 1: Core Foundations and Global Mindset
Students gain a strong foundation in essential management disciplines, including finance, marketing, operations, management, and analytics. They develop critical thinking, intercultural communication, and collaboration skills through in-depth case studies, interactive workshops, and team-based projects.
Year 2: Specialization and Career Focus
In the second year, students customize their learning by choosing from a wide range of electives and specializations aligned with their career goals. They also engage in career preparation. To support international students pursuing careers in Japan, IUJ offers free Japanese language programs taught by dedicated faculty, facilitating smoother integration into the Japanese job market.
Core
Core courses are the building blocks for future professionals who need a 360° perspective to lead their organizations.
Elective
Choose from a wide range of electives to personalize your MBA and create a customized curriculum. You can also select a specialization from 7 areas - Finance, Marketing, Strategy, Digital Technology and Operations, Sustainability, Data Analytics, and Innovation and Entrepreneurship.
Message from the Program Director
Associate Professor
GSIM’s flagship MBA program is accredited by the prestigious AACSB. In addition, our MBA stood out as one of the best MBA programs in Japan according to the latest “Top 100 Business Schools” ranking published by The Economist, and is listed in the top tier of Japanese business schools according to the QS WUR ranking.
Our curriculum is strategically focused on cultivating the knowledge, skills and mindset essential for success in a dynamic and changing environment. Topics such as entrepreneurship, leadership, innovation, digitalization and critical thinking are embedded in our core to develop future leaders and ambitious professionals. We also pay special attention to sustainability and how new leaders can positively impact society at large.
IUJ has extensive connections with leading Japanese and international corporations. Our students take advantage of numerous opportunities to engage with the global business community and gain first-hand insights into real-world dynamics. We actively encourage students to share their interests, foster collaborative teamwork, and activate leadership, entrepreneurship, and a commitment to excellence. Join IUJ for a transformative experience that seamlessly integrates academic excellence with real-world application.
Alumni Stories
Embracing Diversity and Building Resilience
Mari Kimura
Staff of Strategies & Business Platform Department, Marketing Headquarters, East Japan Railway Company, Japan
Studying in IUJ’s global environment was a life-changing experience. Group work and case discussions taught me to express my ideas, embrace different perspectives, and contribute to the team with my unique strengths among a diverse group of talented peers. The rigorous academic environment at IUJ and the university where I studied during my exchange program strengthened my resilience and logical thinking, shaping my mindset and career after graduation. Even now, whenever I face challenges at work, I think of my MBA classmates and find motivation again.
Global Perspectives and Practical Skills
Sehyuk Park
Amino Acids Department, Sales & Marketing Team, Ajinomoto Co., Inc
I had an incredibly enjoyable and educational time at IUJ’s MBA programme. With students from over 60 countries and an immersive campus environment, I was able to gain unique perspectives. The IUJ MBA programme provides opportunities for daily group work, which leads to the improvement of global communication skills. In addition, the programme’s emphasis on practical learning through case studies and presentations sharpened my problem-solving skills and prepared me for real-world challenges
Discovering My Passion for Marketing
Kakeru Oikawa
Marketing operation professional, American Express International Incorporated
IUJ was a place full of discovery and self-improvement. It's where I deepened my passion for marketing and widened my business capabilities. Initially, all the different courses (e.g., Accounting, Operations Management, Strategic Management, etc.) seemed so distant that they were unrelated. However, as I progressed, I started to notice the interconnectivity and essentiality of all those courses. I specialized in marketing for a number of reasons. To raise one, marketing is all about data and research, which makes it exciting to explore, finding new opportunities where it may not be obvious. IUJ is where I learned that it’s all about the customer.