MBA / Business School in Tokyo, Japan

Tokyo Business School:
Tokyo Business School is a young and dynamic, private and independent international business school offering flexible business and management studies at undergraduate, graduate and post-graduate level in a truly unique cross-cultural and English-speaking environment for both Japanese and international students. We are conveniently located in Shinjuku Park Tower, Shinjuku Ward in the center of Tokyo. Tokyo Business School is the first United International Business Schools (UIBS) campus to be opened in Asia. All courses are conducted in English.

Academic Programs:

For Japanese students, we offer a unique opportunity to study business and management in English in a very international environment without leaving Japan. For international students, it is a chance to study in Tokyo, one of the trendiest and most cosmopolitan cities in the world, creating a solid knowledge base on global business and management on the one hand, and to learn about Japan and Asia in depth on the other. Providing for easier transferability of credits, study programs are compatible with the European Credit Transfer System (ECTS), as well as with the American educational system that is based on semester and quarter credits. Students of the Tokyo Business School can transfer to any other UIBS campus without interrupting their studies.

Our study programs are based on and fully compatible with the established European and American educational systems. Studying the core courses in Operations Management, Human Resource Management, Marketing Management, and Financial Management, our graduate students also choose from a wide range of special selective courses tailored to their needs. We put a strong emphasis on teaching global, Asian and European management and economy to bring up managers and businessmen well-equipped to succeed in today’s global business environment.

All our courses are taught in English. However, with the exception of the class time, it is possible to consult our faculty members and staff in Japanese as well. Our partnership with the ISAAC Language School opens an excellent opportunity to take English, Japanese and other language courses depending on your needs and preferences.

Interactive teaching is ensured by small study groups and intensive individual guidance and counseling. Students are regularly assessed through a mix of individual and team projects, presentations, papers, mid-terms and final exams. Our graduates get their diplomas from the United International Business Schools and are welcome to take part in a beautiful graduation ceremony which is held in Barcelona or Zurich.

International Graduate Degree Programs (IGDP):

* Master of Business Administration (MBA):

- Program duration:  Master programs consist of 60 European credits and take 1 academic year of 9 months of full-time studies to complete (up to 3 quarters). Total contact hours amount to 540. Courses offered by local faculty are scheduled between Monday and Friday, between 9am at the earliest and 9pm at the latest.

- Program structure:  Students are required to complete 27 courses for 54 credits and a final comprehensive thesis for 6 credits. Several courses are offered by visiting faculty and are scheduled in an intensive seminar format. Fostering inter-campus exchanges and networking, students are given the option to join seminar courses also at other campus locations.

- 9 courses per quarter
- 18 course credits per quarter
- 18 contact hours per week
- 36 study hours per week

Because of the modular design and flexibility of the program, students can start their studies in October, November, January, February, April, May, July, and August. Please refer to our academic calendar for the exact starting dates.

- Admission:  For admission, students are required to have obtained a Bachelor degree (or equivalent, or higher) and be proficient in English. When applying, please adhere to the application procedures and guidelines.

- Course requirements:

* Core Courses (FM):          6 credits / 3 courses
* Core Courses (HRM):      6 credits / 3 courses
* Core Courses (MM):         6 credits / 3 courses
* Core Courses (OM):         6 credits / 3 courses
* Core Courses (other):     12 credits / 6 courses
* Electives:                            18 credits / 9 courses
* Thesis:                                6 credits

Graduate courses are divided into 2 main categories: Core courses and specialization courses. Electives can be any courses offered at the graduate level, including language courses. Several languages, including Japanese, Spanish and French are offered each academic year at the beginner, intermediate and advanced level for undergraduate students. Language courses are subject to availability for graduate students.

- Program options:  The Dual Master Program allows students to combine any two Master programs. Dual Master programs consist of 80 credits and take 1 academic year of 12 months of full-time studies to complete (up to 4 quarters). Students are required to complete 36 courses for 72 credits and a final comprehensive thesis for 8 credits. Total contact hours amount to 720. The number of courses per quarter remains the same (9 courses per quarter).

(e.g. a Master of Business Administration in combination with a Master in Business Communication)

The European Program allows students to study for a Master program for 3 quarters at 3 different campus locations across Europe, free of choice. This program can also be combined with the Dual Master program.

The Part-time Program takes anywhere from 1 to 3 academic years to complete, for a total of 9 to 36 months of part-time studies and depending on the number of courses taken per quarter. Part-time studies are available only for students with a valid Japanese passport, student visa or residency or work permit.

(e.g. taking half the courses equals twice the duration of the full-time program, and taking one third of the courses equals three times the duration of the full-time program)

Part-time students usually have flexible working hours and take the courses that fit their schedules. Part-time on-campus studies can be combined with additional courses through e-Learning.

The Study Abroad Option allows students to study for one or more quarters at another campus location without experiencing interruptions or extensions in the study program. Courses and programs remain fully compatible across all campus locations.

The Internship Option encourages students to put their skills and knowledge into practice by completing a company internship, either locally or abroad. Several internships are offered by the school's corporate partners. Upon successful completion of the internship, 2 credits are awarded as elective credits. Internship programs are available only for students with a valid Japanese passport, student visa or residency or work permit.

* Master in Business Studies (MBS):

- Program duration:  Master programs consist of 60 European credits and take 1 academic year of 9 months of full-time studies to complete (up to 3 quarters). Total contact hours amount to 540. Courses offered by local faculty are scheduled between Monday and Friday, between 9am at the earliest and 9pm at the latest.

- Program structure:  Students are required to complete 27 courses for 54 credits and a final comprehensive thesis for 6 credits. Several courses are offered by visiting faculty and are scheduled in an intensive seminar format. Fostering inter-campus exchanges and networking, students are given the option to join seminar courses also at other campus locations.

- 9 courses per quarter
- 18 course credits per quarter
- 18 contact hours per week
- 36 study hours per week

- Program starting dates:  Because of the modular design and flexibility of the program, students can start their studies in October, November, January, February, April, May, July, and August. Please refer to our academic calendar for the exact starting dates.

- Admission:  For admission, students are required to have obtained a Bachelor degree (or equivalent, or higher) and be proficient in English. When applying, please adhere to the application procedures and guidelines.

- Course requirements (without optional specialization):

* Electives:  54 credits / 27 courses
* Thesis:      6 credits

- Course requirements (with optional specialization):

* Core Courses:                         24 credits / 12 courses
* Specialization Courses:         6 credits / 3 courses
* Electives:                                   24 credits / 12 courses
* Thesis:                                       6 credits

Graduate courses are divided into 2 main categories: Core courses and specialization courses. Electives can be any courses offered at the graduate level, including language courses. Several languages, including Japanese, Spanish and French are offered each academic year at the beginner, intermediate and advanced level for undergraduate students. Language courses are subject to availability for graduate students.

Further International Graduate Degree Programs:
- Master of Arts (MA) in Human Resource Management
- Master of Arts (MA) in Marketing Management
- Master of Science (MSc) in Financial Management
- Master of Science (MSc) in Operations Management

International Executive Degree Programs (IEDP):
- Executive BBA (Master of Business Administration)
- Executive MBA (Master of Business Administration)
- Executive DBA (Doctor of Business Administration)

International Undergraduate Degree Programs (IUGDP):
- Diploma in Business Studies (DBS)
- Associate in Business Studies (ABS)
- Associate of Business Administration (ABA)
- Bachelor in Business Studies (BBS)
- Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA)

International Business Certificates (IBC):
- Graduate Certificate in Business Studies
- Graduate Certificate in Financial Management
- Graduate Certificate in Human Resource Management
- Graduate Certificate in Marketing Management
- Graduate Certificate in Operations Management

We also offer special training courses for business people they can take without interrupting their work, including customized programs. Weekend courses are also available. Courses are offered in a seminar format within 5 to 10 weeks. Renowned and qualified lecturers from around the world are ready to provide you with quality customized education on location.