International MBA Programs in Kyoto, Japan

Doshisha University, Kyoto:
Established in 1875, Doshisha University is one of Japan's most prestigious private universities at the forefront of cutting-edge education in Japan. Doshisha Business School (DBS) opened in 2004, following a long tradition of successful Kyoto-based global corporations such as Omron, Kyocera, Shimadzu, and Nintendo. Our English-language Global MBA was inaugurated alongside the school’s Japanese MBA in 2009, and following five successful years was strengthened as a independent Global MBA (Global Business and Management Studies) program in 2014 with a bolstered dedicated faculty and expanded course offering.

DBS offers a two-year, full-time Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree program called Global and Business Management Studies (Global MBA). All classes are offered in English. Our curriculum covers standard MBA core subjects such as Accounting, Marketing, Business Economics, and Strategic Management with the addition of our three special focus areas of Sustainability and Green Business, Culture and Creativity, and Business in Asia. Students with an appropriate level of Japanese may also take classes offered on the Japanese MBA program.

All of our students are also welcome to take Japanese language and culture courses for free at the University Center for Japanese Language and Culture (CJLC).

Our Philosophy:
Doshisha Business School aspires to become a global center of excellence for business education and research. Engaging with major institutions in Japan and abroad, we seek to contribute to the socioeconomic development of Asia in the 21st century.

Our aim is to prepare future business leaders who are willing and able to respond effectively to the emerging needs of the increasingly diverse groups of people participating in the global economy. The Doshisha Global MBA program offers a unique experiential MBA to students willing to work in partnership with professors and local and multinational business leaders when exploring - and challenging - traditions and trends in global business and management.

The faculty plays an important role in the DBS experience. They are here to assist in bringing out the best of our students' business skills. Academics with worldwide teaching experience and practitioners with world class business careers combine to create a diverse teaching body.

Class sizes are small, and the learning process is based on two-way discussions centered around on original case studies. Students are also encouraged to pursue their own specialized topics. In turn, the faculty will provide rigorous feedback and support. The creative interaction between students and faculty generates the creative force at DBS.

Doshisha Business School is located in the beautiful and historic city of Kyoto, within Japan’s “Kansai” region (centered around Kyoto–Osaka–Kobe). Set in picturesque natural surroundings, Kyoto offers an exciting blend of traditional and modern, with 17 UNESCO World Heritage sites, various artistic and spiritual pursuits, a safe and fun nightlife, and much more. The Kansai region is also the industrial heart of Japan, with the largest number of manufacturers in Japan and numerous R&D centers and high-tech science parks. We encourage students to capitalize on being in this special place with its historic network of innovative and creative industries.

The Business School is located just across the street from the main university campus in a building which combines state of the art facilities with architectural elegance in the original Doshisha style.In addition to classrooms, the learning environment includes  lounges, project rooms, and a library, all open to DBS students 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.

We provide students with a fully comprehensive support structure with our excellent facilities, as well as career counseling and other welfare and advice.