Graduate School of Business Sciences, Humanities and Social Sciences

Tuition fees for Graduate School of Business Sciences, Humanities and Social Sciences are 535,800 JPY per year.

The MBA Program in International Business at the University of Tsukuba is based in Tokyo, distinct from the university's main campus in Ibaraki prefecture, placing it within Japan's largest business and financial center. The university operates under the philosophy "Imagine the Future," with an interdisciplinary approach spanning humanities, sciences, sports, and art aimed at developing globally minded graduates. This MBA program is taught in English, runs two years, and admits students in April. An MBA in international business typically covers core management subjects such as finance, marketing, strategy, organizational behavior, and operations, combined with a specific focus on cross-border trade, multinational management, and global market entry strategies. Students in programs of this kind commonly work through case studies of international companies, complete group projects and consulting-style assignments, and may pursue an internship or capstone project connecting classroom learning to real business problems, often benefiting from access to the business environment of Tokyo. Coursework generally builds analytical and leadership skills relevant to managing organizations that operate across multiple countries. Graduates of international business MBA programs typically pursue careers in multinational corporations, international trade and consulting firms, financial institutions, and entrepreneurship, applying management skills gained during the program to cross-border business contexts. Because the program is taught in English, Japanese language proficiency is not required for admission, though applicants must submit English proficiency test scores from TOEIC, TOEFL, or IELTS, and the application process includes document screening and an interview with an oral examination or presentation component.