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English-based Programs
Graduate School of Business and Finance,Waseda University
2022
Actionable KnowledgeUnlocks Your Potential.Mission Statement
Contents
The mission of Waseda Business School is to create actionable management knowledge and to develop insightful and responsible leaders with global perspectives.Here, we foster a dynamic learning community of faculty and students.
Dean's Message 4
Why Waseda Business School? 6
Coordinator's Message 8
WBS Programs 10
International MBA (IMBA) 12
IMBA Course List in 2021 14
Waseda-Nanyang Double MBA 16
Waseda-Nanyang Double MBA Course List in 2021 17
MSc in Finance 18
MSc in Finance Course List in 2021 19
Global Initiative 20
Executive Education 20
Career Development 21
Faculty 22
Admissions Information 26
4 Dean’s Message
On behalf of all the faculty and staff, current students and alumni, welcome to the Waseda Business School (WBS) learning community!WBS is both uniquely Japanese and highly international. We draw stu-dents, ideas and challenges from around the world and, together, through our teaching and learning, our research and our consulting, we discover new knowledge that can be shared and applied globally. Aca-demic as well as practical knowledge (in other words, actionable man-agement knowledge) can be created through interactions in a learning community of diverse experiences and perspectives. Therefore, all of you are expected to create actionable knowledge.
When you join any program at WBS, in addition to your experiences on campus, you also have access to our alumni network which is well over 5,800 alumni strong, and which is joined by around 300 new grad-uates every year. Additionally, the global WASEDA University alumni net-work includes over 660,000 current members.
At WBS, we strongly believe that we have an obligation to develop the next generation of global leaders and financial professionals. Thanks to its people, facilities, and location in the heart of central Tokyo, WBS is a place with numerous opportunities for insightful and personal devel-opment. Interact with International MBA students from around the globe and Evening MBA students who are working as business manag-ers in Japan, or study abroad at our partner schools if you like. All these options are what make your campus life rich and exciting.
We look forward to helping you take advantage of the opportuni-ties that await you at WBS.
Actionable knowledge unlocks your potential.
Waseda Business School
DeanProf. Hitoshi TAKEHARA
5Dean’s Message
6 Why Waseda Business School?
■ No. 1 Global City in Asia Tokyo has global influence rivaling that of New York, London, or Paris, so you can experience many cutting-edge international trends (AT Kearney Global Cities Index 2020) ■ Most Hospitable City in the World Tokyo has been ranked first for “Helpful Locals” in a TripAdvisor survey
■ A Top Student City Tokyo has been ranked second in the Best Student Cities Ranking, in terms of education, diverse student body, student life, job-seeking opportunities and tuition expenses (QS Best Student Cities Ranking 2019)
■ From Pop and Subculture to Ancient Tradition Japan’s literature, theater, music and cinema are the focus of attention from around the world
Why JAPAN? Why Tokyo?
Why Waseda?■ Established in 1882 Waseda is one of the oldest institutions of higher education in Japan
■ Worldwide Network of Students/Alumni Waseda is well-known for its diversity of students (approximately. 50,000 enrolled) and wide network of outstanding alumni (over 660,000) built up over 130 years of school history
■ No. 1 for Global Initiative Waseda admits the highest number of international students (9,006 from 100 countries and territories so far) among Japanese universities and has the most students participating in study abroad programs (4,580)
■ Extensive Scholarship ProgramsWaseda provides over 250 different scholarships valued at more than 9.2 billion yen for 14,224 students
■ One of the best Business Schools in Japan Waseda has been ranked as the No. 1 business school in Japan by Eduniversal Best Masters Ranking 2021 (MBA full time) and as the No.2 business school in Japan by QS Global MBA Ranking 2021
■ EQUIS and AACSB-accredited SchoolWBS is the only business school in Japan that has been accredited by both EQUIS and AACSB
■ Dynamic Student Diversity Students experience culturally diverse discussions and networking with future international business leaders
■ Top-class Faculty You are promised well-rounded learning from faculty members with both high academic standards and extensive practical experience
■ Rich Variety of Programs To meet the needs of today’s business and finance sectors around the world, WBS offers a total of six programs; three of which are conducted in English
Why Waseda Business School?
7Why Waseda Business School?
8 Coordinator’s Message
Thank you for considering applying to the International MBA program at Waseda Business School! Our school is one of the most emerging busi-ness schools globally, which is reflected in our 2021 ranking (WBS is ranked No.1 in Japan by Eduniversal Best Masters Ranking). The Interna-tional MBA program is our flagship program. We annually welcome about 50-60 talented students from around 25 countries.
Our program offers great and unique opportunities for you, all of which follow our three core visions. First, we emphasize “Actionable Knowledge.” We believe knowledge must be acted upon in practice. For this reason, many of our faculty members have an amazing wealth of practical experience. Second, we foster “Community-Based Learning.” We have a unique “Zemi” system, in which you have deep one-on-one communication with professors.
Third, we seek to develop “Global Leaders.” As mentioned above, we have a highly diversified body of students, and you will have many opportunities to mingle with them and even with Japanese Evening MBA students (many of whom are currently working for leading Japa-nese companies).
Finally, I am afraid that amid this tough situation triggered by the COVID-19 crisis, some of you may be anxious about studying overseas. WBS will do its very best to support your smooth transition to MBA life, both physically and virtually. Overall, our International MBA program of-fers an amazing set of opportunities for you to develop and inspire your-self. I hope I can see you on the WBS campus quite soon!
International MBA Program
CoordinatorProf.Akie IRIYAMA
*Sabbatical year in 2022
9Coordinator’s Message
10 WBS Programs
Degree: Master of Business Administration
Admission Method: Application with GMAT or GRE Application for Family Business Successors
Duration: 2 years
Annual Intake: 45
Degree: Master of Business Administration, Waseda UniversityMaster of Business Administration, Nanyang Technological University
Admission Method: Application with GMAT or GRE
Duration: 14 months (July Enrollment)
Annual Intake: Approx. 10
Duration: 2 yearsAnnual Intake: 25
Duration: 2 yearsAnnual Intake: 70
Duration: 1 yearAnnual Intake: 20
Duration: 2 yearsAnnual Intake: 70
Degree: Master of Science in Finance
Admission Method: Application with GMAT or GREApplication for Company Sponsored Applicants
Duration: 2 years
Annual Intake: 20
WBS off ers six programs that cater to the needs of today’s business and fi nance sectors in Japan and across the globe.
WBS has received high acclaim from international university evalu-ation institutions, and will continue to develop as a high-ranking busi-ness school, both domestically and globally.
English-based programs
Japanese-based programs
■ International MBA
■ Waseda-Nanyang Double MBA
■ International MBA
■ Evening MBA (General)
■ One-year MBA
■ Evening MBA (Specialized)
■ MSc in Finance
(September Enrollment)
(April Enrollment)
Eduniversal Best Masters Ranking 2021 (MBA full time): No. 1 in Japan, No. 4 in Far East AsiaQS Global MBA Rankings 2021: No. 2 in Japan, No.19 in Asia
WBS Programs
11WBS Programs
12 International MBA (IMBA)
■ Full-time, 2-year program
■ Bilingual courses conducted in English and Japanese Language acquisition courses also offered
The IMBA has designed a flexible curriculum that provides students with a solid foundation in business fundamentals while allowing them the freedom to pursue courses that align with their career strategies in global business fields.
■ Faculty-coordinated in-class interaction between Japanese-based and English-based students
■ Abundant study-abroad opportunities
Molding business leaders who can thrive in the global era
International MBA (IMBA)
13International MBA (IMBA)
Student Demographics
■ Students study at both WBS and ESCP (Paris)Waseda-ESCP Double Degree Agreement for IMBA Students
Zemi (Seminar)
■ Students obtain two degrees: Master of Business Administration, Waseda University and Master in Management Grande Ecole, ESCP Europe
■ Application is made through the home school followed by joint screening by the two institutions during enrollment
Unique to the WBS Program is the system of Zemi (seminars). Supervised by a professor, students remain in the Zemi groups throughout their enrollment, bonding with peers possessing similar research interests through interactive, discussion-based classwork. In addition to class endeavors, this small unit goes out for fieldwork and extracurricular activities, interacting with other Zemi and alumni. In their Zemi, students gain the skills and methodology to conduct research, deepen their academicprofessional insights, and improve rational problem-solving techniques. An MBA Degree Thesis is the capstone of academic work in the program.
Seminars scheduled to be open in the 2022 academic year (Subject to change)Seminar Title Faculty in ChargeBusiness Strategy and General Management Koji AIBARisk Management Ming Yan William CHEUNGFirm growth, innovation and industry dynamics Alex COADEntrepreneurship and Entrepreneurial Leadership Hironori HIGASHIDE
Designing Incentives in Markets and Organizations Hideshi ITOHStrategy in Practice Hiroshi KANNOMarketing Tomoko KAWAKAMIMarketing Management Tatsuya KIMURAPower of Financial Numbers David LAUInnovation and Entrepreneurship Kanetaka MAKIDesign&Brand Innovation Management Shinya NAGASAWAEnterprise Value Shigeru NISHIYAMAGlobalization and Business Leadership Reiji OHTAKIManagement of Technology Atsushi OSANAIFinancial Law and Practice Satoru SHIBASAKIStrategy and Management Accounting in Japanese companies Nobumasa SHIMIZU
As of May 2021
Gender*
Male
55.6%
Female
44.4% Under 29
52.3%30-34
30.5%
Over 40
6.6%
35-39
10.6%
Age
Male
55.6%
Female
44.4% Under 29
52.3%30-34
30.5%
Over 40
6.6%
35-39
10.6%
Country/Region
ArgentinaBruneiCanadaChinaEgyptIndiaIndonesiaItalyJapanPhilippines
Republic of KoreaSingaporeSri LankaTaiwanThailandUgandaUnited KingdomUnited StatesVietnam
*Data based on family registers
14 IMBA Course List in 2021
IMBA Course List in 2021
Compulsory Core Courses Elective Core CoursesMarketingFinancial AccountingFinanceManagement of People and OrganizationsCorporate and Business StrategyGeneral ManagementGlobal Management
Business Data AnalysisManagerial AccountingEconomics for Business AdministrationEntrepreneurshipTechnology & Operations Management
As of July 2021
Elective Courses
■ General Management & Strategy ■ Marketing
■ Accounting
Strategic Service ManagementStrategy in PracticeStrategy of eBusinessTurnaround ManagementGrowth Strategy & Creation of Sustainable BusinessManagement GameBusiness LawStrategy & Design ThinkingGOTO Bilingual Workshop (offered in collaboration with Saïd Business School, Oxford University) (Bilingual)Management Dilemma: Case Discussions in English and Japanese (Bilingual)ICT Driven Business Strategy in the US and Japan (Bilingual)Organizational EconomicsDialogue with Top Entrepreneurs in Japan
Management Control System for the Global Companies in the Era of Asia: Strategic PerspectivesFinancial Instruments & International Accounting Issues
■ MOT
■ Global Business
Technology Strategy and ManagementStrategic IT ManagementOperation ManagementBusiness Systems Design for InnovationInnovation ManagementVenture Capital Formation
Marketing and New Market CreationMarketing ManagementConsumer Behavior
Global Marketing Management
A Great Way to Expand Your Professional and Personal Experience
Kelsey Hoth From: United States
I chose WBS because this program allows me to learn skills for my future career at an internationally accredited and well respected university while being immersed in the Japanese culture. Through this program, I have been able to meet professors with many different backgrounds and experiences which I find very important. In business, there is often no correct answer, so it is vital to understand the perspectives from people of all different backgrounds to have a well-rounded viewpoint. Beyond the classroom, I have met people from many different cultures I was never exposed to before and learned a lot from them as well. My experiences at WBS have helped me understand myself better and decide on a direction for my career.
Student Testimonial
15IMBA Course List in 2021
What’s Special about Getting My MBA in Japan
After learning about Japanese quality management programs such as Lean Six Sigma from having worked in the energy industry, I became interested in learning more about business from the Japanese perspective, which eventually led me to Waseda. While I have not been able to come to Japan yet due to the pandemic, I have had ample virtual interaction with students and professors from not only Japan, but also all over the world. At Waseda, we are grouped into zemi’s or small seminar cohorts. My zemi with Professor Iriyama has been a highlight of my experience. Here, we have learned about various Japanese business trends from the tendency of Japanese companies to have high cash holdings to the emerging V-tubing industry - thank you Waseda!
Student Testimonial
(Bilingual Courses)
■ Research Methods and Logical ThinkingCreative Process and Ethics for BusinessStrategic Thinking and Effective Communication
■ EntrepreneurshipHow to Globalize Family BusinessesFamily Business Management A: Theory andFamily Business Plan Development
■ General Management and StrategyGOTO Bilingual Workshop (offered in collaboration with Saïd Business School, Oxford University) Management Dilemma: Case Discussions in English and JapaneseICT Driven Business Strategy in the United States and Japan
■ FinanceCorporate ValuationSecurities MarketBusiness on Financial MarketsDerivatives ModelingMarket MicrostructureReal Estate FinanceManagement of Financial InstitutionsComparing Financial SystemsCorporate GovernanceMathematical FinanceVenture Capital FinancingAsset AllocationAsset PricingAdvanced Corporate FinanceRisk ManagementDerivatives, Exotic Options and InsuranceSports Finance: An IntroductionOverseas Investment: Financing and Risk ManagementAdvanced Risk ManagementTime Series Analysis
■ HR Management and Organizational BehaviorLeadership in Business SettingsStrategic Human Resource ManagementHuman Resource Development of Global Business LeaderHuman Behavior in OrganizationsOrganizational StrategyOrganizational Psychology
■ Research Methods and Logical ThinkingLogical ThinkingAdvanced MicroeconomicsCreative Process and Ethics for Business (Bilingual)Strategic Thinking and Effective Communication (Bilingual)
■ EntrepreneurshipHow to Globalize Family Businesses (Bilingual)Family Business Management A: Theory and Family Business Plan Development (Bilingual)Science, Technology and Entrepreneurship
Alec Zisson From: United States
16 Waseda-Nanyang Double MBA
■ Students obtain two MBA degrees in an intensive program of study
■ Full-time, 14-month program
■ Conducted in Singapore and Japan to combine the strengths of two top business schools in Asia
■ In addition to earning two MBA degrees, students will belong to two growing global alumni networks of distinguished leaders
Fostering dynamic global leaders through combined studies in Singapore and Tokyo
Waseda-Nanyang Double MBA
Student Demographics As of May 2021
Male
50.0%Female
50.0% Under 29
67.0%
30-34
33.0%
ChinaJapanRepublic of KoreaSingapore
Country/RegionAgeGender*
Male
50.0%Female
50.0% Under 29
67.0%
30-34
33.0%
*Data based onfamily registers
17Waseda-Nanyang Double MBA Course List in 2021
*For details please refer to this website:
Emily Molin From: Canada
Broadening the Horizons on Different Cultures
The DMBA with Waseda and NTU has certainly exceeded my expectations . From the ease of getting around campus, prime residence location, the variety of business lectures available, to the school and administrative support, the DMBA journey has been a thrill and a growing experience to say the least. While being in a foreign place, I never felt alone or left to tackle the obstacles that came my way because of the support and team that was there for me. Additionally, the curriculum provides a holistic view of business from all parts of the world in all the industries we want to learn more about. This DMBA is something everyone should consider doing if they are passionate about learning about Asia, business, broadening their horizons on different cultures and languages, and ultimately growing as an individual.
Alumni Testimonial
Waseda-Nanyang Double MBA Course List in 2021 As of May 2021
WBS Course
■ Core CoursesGeneral Management
■ Core CoursesFinanceAccountingMarketingTechnology & e-Business (full course)Economics and Markets (half course)Strategic ManagementAnalytics for Decision Making (half course)Corporate Governance and Ethics (half course)
■ Specialized Research & PaperJapan Industry Studies
■ Specialized CoursesEntrepreneurshipSupply Chain Management (half course)
■ Leadership Development moduleLeading People Globally
■ Specialized CoursesOrganizational Strategies of Japanese Companies in AsiaLife Sciences: A Business PerspectiveEntertainment Business StrategyOperations ManagementHuman Resource Development of Global Business LeaderTechnology Strategy and ManagementProblem Solving from General Management PerspectiveJapanese ManagementStrategic IT ManagementTechnology & Operations ManagementInnovation ManagementStrategic Service ManagementThe Neuroscience Strategy
NBS Courses
Trimester 1 (Late July – October)
Trimester 2(November – February)
Trimester 3(April – August)
Mainly core courses and “Leading People Globally” module at Nanyang Technological University
Specialized courses, seminar, research and dissertation at Waseda University
18 MSc in Finance
*Work experience is not required for application.
■ The only program of its kind offered in Japan
■ Full-time, 2-year program
■ International learning environment
Cultivating global financial professionals in Japan
MSc in Finance
The Master of Science in Finance program is an English-based program to develop successful financial professionals. Responding to modern needs, specialist fields on offer include: Corporate Finance, Investment and Personal Finance, Wealth Management, Internet Finance, and Real Estate and Infrastructure. The curriculum is designed to offer flexible study supporting students in becoming either highly specialized professionals or research academics in their respective fields.
Student Demographics As of May 2021
ChinaGermanyIndiaJapanKazakhstanKenyaPeruPhilippinesRepublic of KoreaTaiwanUnited StatesViet Nam
Country/RegionAgeGender*
Male
52.7%
Female
47.3%Under 29
96.4%
30-
3.6%
Male
52.7%
Female
47.3%Under 29
96.4%
30-
3.6%
*Data based on family registers
19MSc in Finance Course List in 2021
MSc in Finance Course List in 2021 As of July 2021
SeminarsEconomicsRisk ManagementHot Papers in FinanceFinancial EconomicsReal Estate/Finance/Data ScienceAccounting and FinanceAdvanced Risk ManagementTopics in Financial Markets/ESG/SDGsEmpirical Analysis of Corporate FinancePortfolio ManagementMarket MicrostructureFixed Income Strategies
Compulsory Core CoursesMicroeconomicsEquity InvestmentsCorporate FinanceFixed Income InvestmentsMathematics for FinanceStatisticsEconometrics
Elective Core CoursesDerivatives ModelingMarket MicrostructureFinancial EconometricsReal Estate FinanceManagement of Financial InstitutionsComparing Financial SystemsCorporate GovernanceMathematical FinanceVenture Capital FinancingAsset AllocationAdvanced MicroeconomicsRisk ManagementDerivatives, Structure Products and InsuranceAdvanced Risk ManagementDerivatives, Exotic Options and InsuranceContemporary Accounting IssuesRisk Analysis
Elective CoursesSports Finance: An IntroductionOverseas Investment: Financing and Risk Management
*It is possible to take up to 5 courses from IMBA Elective Core Courses or Elective Courses.
Zheya Deng From: China
Respect Individuality, Inspire Potential
The MSc in Finance program at Waseda Business School provides students theoretical knowledge and various practical opportunities inclusively. Students with different academic backgrounds choose courses and seminars according to their own interests and career goals. Professors with excellent backgrounds convey vivid lectures based on communication and interaction, thus helping students accumulate the basic theories and knowledge of target areas. Also, WBS has several international exchange programs with other outstanding partner universities to enrich students' experiences. And the career center often releases alumni communicating events and internship information to help students prepare for future job-hunting activities better. Students here are valued. For those who want to learn more about Japanese economy and find self-possibilities, WBS is your best choice.
Student Testimonial
20 Global Initiative / Executive Education
In addition to learning in a global environment where people from all over the world gather,students can also enjoy opportunities to study abroad through WBS’s extensive network,which connects them with 36 leading institutions around the world (see list below).
Executive education is conducted by the Institute for Business and Finance, in close connection with WBS.
Various study abroad opportunities include:
Partner institutions
WBS
— Semester-exchanges— Summer/Spring intensive programs
A variety of courses are offered for top executives, middle managers, and young business leaders as modules and/or customized staff development programs for individual companies.
Please contact the Institute for Business and Finance for more information: [email protected]
— Overseas courses
Executive coursesfor Japan’s business leaders
A growing number of majorcompanies and leading universities are choosing to partner with Waseda Business School to deliver their own executive programs anddevelop the next generation ofglobal business leaders.
Hosting tailor-made courses with world-renownedcompanies and business schools
Prestigious academic partners leverage a worldwide network
Programs on offer for top management to junior leaders
Global Initiative
Executive Education
Asia / Oceania
College of Management, National Taiwan UniversityCollege of Commerce, National Chengchi UniversitySchool of Economics and Management, Tsinghua UniversityChina Europe International Business School (CEIBS)Guanghua School of Management, Peking UniversityAntai College of Economics & Management, Shanghai Jiao Tong UniversitySchool of Management, Zhejiang UniversitySchool of Economics, Zhejiang UniversityThe Chinese University of Hong Kong Business SchoolKorea University Business SchoolSchool of Business, Yonsei UniversityIndian Institute of Management, Ahmedabad (IIMA)Indian Institute of Management Bangalore (IIMB)Nanyang Business School, Nanyang Technological UniversityFaculty of Business and Economics, Monash UniversitySingapore Management UniversityChulalongkorn Business School, Chulalongkorn UniversityNational Taiwan University of Science and Technology
Europe
EMLYON Business SchoolESCP (École Supérieure de Commerce de Paris) Europe Business SchoolEDHEC (École des hautes études commerciales du Nord) Business SchoolCopenhagen Business SchoolSolvay Brussels School of Economics and Management (SBS-EM), Université Libre de BruxellesUniversity of St. GallenMannheim Business School, University of MannheimRotterdam School of Management, Erasmus UniversityESSEC Business SchoolColler School of Management, Tel Aviv University North America
Peter F. Drucker and Masatoshi Ito Graduate School of Management, Claremont Graduate UniversityJohn E. Anderson Graduate School of Management, University of California, Los AngelesInternational Business School, Brandeis UniversityStephen J.R. Smith School of Business, Queen’s UniversityShilder College of Business, The University of Hawaii at ManoaCollege of Business Administration, University of Missouri, St. LouisUniversity of Southern California, Marshall School of BusinessKelley School of Business, Indiana University
21Career Development
The Waseda Business School Career Management Center offers comprehensive career support services exclusive to WBS students. Its service covers providing internship/job opportunity information, career guidance seminars, career development & job-hunting preparation workshops, as well as individual career counseling.In addition, WBS students have opportunities to obtain corporate briefing & career opening updates directly from corporate representatives during WBS on-campus seminars.WBS supports international students in realizing their vision.
Companies from which WBS graduates have receivedjob offers in recent years
The WBS experience maximizes talent and potentialCareer Development
AutomotiveMitsubishi Fuso Truck And Bus CorporationPABCO Co., Ltd.
FMCGBritish American Tobacco Japan, Ltd.Danone Japan Co., Ltd.Johnson Company, LimitedKikkoman CorporationNichirei Foods Inc.NIHON L'ORÉAL K.K.
Media & EntertainmentBloomberg L.P.SEGA CorporationSony Interactive Entertainment Inc.
Audit, Advisory & ConsultingAccenture Japan LtdDeloitte Tohmatsu Consulting LLCDKSH Japan K.K.EY Strategy and Consulting Co., Ltd.KPMG Consulting Co., Ltd.Mars & Co
Mercer Japan Ltd.Nomura Research Institute, Ltd.Mazars Audit LLCPricewaterhouseCoopers Aarata LLCPwC Consulting LLCRevamp Corporation
Finance
Asset Management One Co., Ltd.BlackRock Japan Co., Ltd.Citic Securities Co., Ltd.Mizuho Financial Group, Inc.Morgan Stanley MUFG Securities Co., Ltd.Nippon Life Insurance CompanyNomura Asset Management Co., Ltd.
Nomura Securities Co., LtdSBI Holdings, Inc.Standard Chartered Bank (China) LimitedSumitomo Mitsui Trust Bank, LimitedThe Tokyo Star Bank, LimitedUBS Securities Japan Co., Ltd.Zurich Insurance Company Ltd
ARM Ltd HENNGE K.K. Lenovo Japan Ltd. Nextremer Co., Ltd.IT
■ Career guidance for fresh graduates & mid career recruitment (recruit process, job search, resume & entry sheets writing, interviews and networking, etc.)■ International students and alumni networking■ Japanese business culture & etiquette seminar■ Japanese conversation lounge (International students and Japanese students networking)
On-Campus Career Seminars & Networking Events
British American TobaccoChiba BankEY AdvisoryIQVIALenovo
Recent On-Campus Corporate Seminars:LinkedinMercerMicrosoftMonitor DeloitteNomura Asset Management
Nomura Securities SonyWiproWorld Bank & International Finance CorporationThe Yokohama Rubber
22 Faculty
Management Strategy and General ManagementMBA (Harvard University); LLB (University of Tokyo)Experienced Boston Consulting Group Partner, Director of Board Seiyu Corp, Dream Incubator, Japan Association for CEOs
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Koji AIBAProf.
Corporate Strategy, Business StrategyPh.D. (UCLA); Ph.D./MA/BA (University of Tokyo)Gakushuin University, President at the Academic Association for Organizational Science, Board Member of Nippon Beet Sugar Manufacturing, and Oki Electric Industry.
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Shigeru ASABAProf.
Ming Yan William CHEUNGMarket Liquidity, Real Estate Investment Trusts, Behavioral Economics Corporate FinanceB.Sc. & M.Phil. in Mathematics (University of Hong Kong), Ph.D. in Finance (University of Hong Kong)Member of European Corporate Governance Institute, University of Vienna, University of Macau
Assoc. Prof.
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Alex COADFirm growth, firm performance, innovation, entrepreneurshipPh.D., M.Sc., Economics, (Paris 1, France). B.A., Economics, (HEC Lausanne, Switzerland)Previously at the European Commission. External consultant at the OECD and World Bank. Editor: Research Policy. Editor: Small Business Economics.
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Hironori HIGASHIDEEntrepreneurship, Creative Process, Humanity-Centred ManagementPh.D./MBA/DIC (Imperial College, London); BA in Economics (Keio University)WERU Investment Co Ltd. (Director), CIESF (Councilor: Cambodia International Education Support Foundation)
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Akie IRIYAMAStrategic Management, International BusinessPh.D. (University of Pittsburgh); MA/BA (Keio University)Asst. Prof. at State University of NY(SUNY) Buffalo, Business Consultant at Mitsubishi Research Institute, BoardMember of Macromill, Inc.
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Hideshi ITOHOrganizational Economics, Contract TheoryBA/MA (Hitotsubashi University), Ph.D. in Decision Sciences (Graduate School of Business, Stanford University)Kyoto University, Osaka University, Hitotsubashi University. Co-editor, Journal of the Japanese and International Economies
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Hiroshi KANNOGeneral Management, Strategy in PracticeMA in Engineering (Tokyo Institute of Technology); MA in Industrial Administration (Carnegie Mellon University)Partner at the Boston Consulting Group until 2008. Now serving as a Board Member/Auditor for several companies.
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Tomoko KAWAKAMIMarketingPh.D. (Kobe University); MA/BA (Osaka University)Kansai University, Affiliate Professor of University of Washington, Editorial Review Board of Journal of Product Innovation Management, Outsider Director of Takara Holdings Inc.
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Tatsuya KIMURAMarketing ManagementPh.D. (Waseda University); MBA (Lancaster University, UK); BA (Waseda University)Brand Management & Marketing Management experience in various Japanese, American and British companies, Board member of Septeni Holdings
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Faculty
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Faculty in charge of IMBA
Faculty in charge of other programs
Previous Experience & External Positions3
Area(s) of Specialization,1
Educational Pedigree (School, Degree),2
(Sabbatical year in 2022)
(Sabbatical year in 2022)
(Sabbatical year in 2022)
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Atsushi OSANAITechnology & Innovation Management, Strategic ManagementPh.D. (Kyoto University); MBA (University of Tsukuba); BA (Kyoto University)Product Strategist of Sony Corporation, Associate Professor of Kobe University, Visiting Fellow at Harvard University (2016-2017), Visiting Professor at Tunghai University (Taiwan)(2017-2018)
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Faculty
Civil Law (Commercial Law, Banking Law)Ph.D. in Law (Waseda University)Associate Professor (Yamagata University, Dokkyo University, Waseda University); Professor (Waseda University, 2008-)
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Satoru SHIBAZAKIProf.
Management Accounting, Cost ManagementMA in Commerce (Waseda University)Professor (Hosei University, Momoyama Gakuen University)
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Nobumasa SHIMIZUProf.
Business Ethics, International Business, Strategic ManagementMA in Economics (Meiji University); Ph.D. in Management (Rutgers University, expected)Citigroup, Moody’s, Financial Services Agency, Rutgers Business School (Lecturer and Researcher), Fulbright scholar, Certified Fraud Examiner
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Akiko SHIGEMOTOAssoc. Prof.
AccountingDoctor of Commerce/MA/BA (Waseda University)President of the Business Analysis Association, Councilor of Japan Accounting Association, Director of Japanese Association for International Accounting Studies, and Honorary President of the Japanese Association for Research in Disclosure
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Akira USUIProf.
Organizational Behavior, HR Management, Career DevelopmentPh.D./MA. (Nagoya University)Associate Professor at Aoyama Gakuin University, President at the Association of Japanese Business Studies, others.
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Norihiko TAKEUCHIProf.
Shigeru NISHIYAMAAccounting & Corporate FinancePh.D. (Waseda University); MBA (University of Pennsylvania); BA (Waseda University); CPADeloitte Touche Tohmatsu LLC, Director or Audit & Supervisory Board Member of several companies, others.
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Reiji OHTAKIGlobal Leadership, Global Organization & Human Capital ManagementPh.D./MS (UC San Diego); BS (Tohoku University)Toshiba, Head of Asia Region at Hay Group and Mercer, Singapore EDB External Board Director, President and Chief Executive Officer at AON Hewitt
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Kanetaka MAKITechnology Management, Innovation & Entrepreneurship, Science PolicyBA (Keio University), Master of Media and Governance (Keio University), Ph.D. in Management (University of California San Diego)Visiting Assistant Professor, University of California San Diego, Affiliated Fellow, National Institute of Science and Technology Policy (NISTEP)
Assoc. Prof.
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Shinya NAGASAWADesign and Brand Innovation ManagementD. Eng / M. Eng / B. Eng. (Waseda University)Visiting Professor at ESSEC Business School, SciencesPo. Paris, Ritsumeikan APU, President of the Association of Product Development & Management, former Vice President of the Japan Society of Kansei Engineering
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Voluntary Disclosure, Auditing, Corporate GovernanceBCom, BCom (Hons, 1st Class) & PhD in Accounting (University of Auckland Business School)Full member of Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand
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David LAUAssoc. Prof.
(Sabbatical year in 2022)
24 Faculty
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Tatsuyuki NEGOROCompetitive Strategy, Internet & Mobile BusinessMBA (Keio University); BA(Kyoto University)Visiting Fellow at University of California Berkeley, Editorial Board of the Journal of Systems Research, President of the Japan Society of Management and Information Science, Vice President of the CRM Forum Japan, others.
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Daisuke NAKAZATOFinancial Engineering, Computational FinancePh.D. in Operations Research (MIT Electrical Engineering and Computer Science Dept.)Senior Executive Scientist, Mizuho-DL Financial Technology Co.Ltd.
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Yuichiro KAWAGUCHIReal Estate (Business & Finance), Real OptionNational Defense Academy; Dr. in Engineering (University of Tokyo)Asian Real Estate Society, a Board Member The Japanese Association of Real Estate Financial Engineering, Director
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Satoshi KOMIYAMAFinancial Accounting, International AccountingBBA (Hitotsubashi University)Audit Partner of KPMG AZSA LLC, Deputy President of the Japanese Institute of CPAs
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Jusuke IKEGAMIGlobal Management, Business Strategy, Global LeadershipDBA (Hitotsubashi University);MBA (Judge Business School, University of Cambridge)Boston Consulting Group (BCG) Tokyo office, MARS Japan, Softbank EC Holdings as a Director of New Business Development, Nissay Capital Co. Ltd.
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Masayuki IKEDAFinancial Economics, Asset PricingPh.D. (Tokyo Institute of Technology);BA (University of Tokyo)Professor at Aoyama Gakuin University and Hitotsubashi University
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Masao HIRANOGlobalization, Corporate Strategy, M&APh.D./MSE (University of Tokyo); MSE (Stanford University)McKinsey & Co., Carlyle Group, others.
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Nobuhiko HIBARAFinancial Intermediation (VC, Banking), Financing of InnovationPh.D./MA (Columbia University);BA (University of Tokyo)Bank of Tokyo, World Bank, University of Saskatchewan (Canada), others.
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New Business Development, Venture Business, Family BusinessPh.D. (Waseda University); BA (Chuo University)Global Venture Capital (Co-Founder), Nomura Research Institute, JAFCO, others.
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Hirokazu HASEGAWAProf.
Economics of the Firm, Corporate GovernanceMA/BA (Waseda University)
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Yasuhiro ARIKAWAAssoc. Prof.
Faculty Faculty in charge of IMBA
Faculty in charge of other Programs
Previous Experience & External Positions3
Area(s) of Specialization,1
Educational Pedigree (School, Degree),2
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Hitoshi TAKEHARAAsset Pricing, Portfolio ManagementPh.D. in Management Science and Engineering (University of Tsukuba)Board Member of the Nippon Finance Association and the Japan Finance Association
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Naoko NEMOTOFinancial Institutions Management, Financial MarketsBachelor’s degree in Law from Waseda University. MBA from the University of Chicago. PhD in Finance from Hitotsubashi University.Former Managing Director at S&P Global. Economist at the Asian Development Bank Institute. Board Member of Mizuho Bank and Government Pension Investment Fund Japan.
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Kenji SAITOFinTech, Decentralized FinanceM.Eng in Computer Science (Cornell University), Ph.D. in Media and Governance (Keio University)Senior Researcher, Keio Research Institute at SFC, Keio University, Representative Director, Beyond Blockchain, Representative Director, Academy Camp
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Hiroaki SUGITAGeneral Management, Corporate Transformation, Market CreationBA (Tokyo Institute of Technology)MBA (Keio University)Currently Managing Director & Senior Partner of Boston Consulting Group,outside Board Member of Unicharm Corporation and director of the Japan Association for the World Food Programme.
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Kazunori SUZUKICorporate Finance, Mergers and AcquisitionsPh.D. in Finance (London Business School); MBA (INSEAD); LLB (University of Tokyo)Editorial Board Member of Security Analysts Journal, Valuation Advisor of Mizuho Bank
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Masakazu SUGIURAManagement of Human Resources & OrganizationsMBA (Stanford University); BA (Kyoto University)Nissan Motor, Bain and Co., Mercer, Citibank, Schroders, Director of JAHRD, Head of Waseda GSL Research Institute, Director of Kunitachi College of Music
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Yasukazu TAMURAEntrepreneurship, Management StrategyMA (Tokyo Medical & Dental University); MA (University of Tokyo); BA (Waseda University)MEXT; Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry, others.
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Jun UNOMarket Microstructure, Market LiquidityBA (Waseda University)Ca'Foscari University of Venice Visiting Researcher (2013-2016), Research Fellow of the Center for Financial Studies (CFS), Germany, Visiting Researcher, Institute for Monetary and Economic Studies, Bank of Japan
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Hideo YAMADACompetitive Strategy, Business ModelsPh.D. (Waseda University); MBA (Keio University)Management Consultant at Mitsubishi Research Institute, Audit & Supervisory Board Member of Astellas Pharma, NEC, Fukuoka Financial Group and Suntory Holdings
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Toshiki YOTSUZUKAFixed Income Portfolio Management, Hedge FundsPh.D. in Economics (MIT); BA (Kyoto University)Assistant Professor at the University of Chicago, Managing Director at Salomon Brothers Inc. (now Citigroup), Board Member at Simplex Inc., Advisory Board Member at the Pension Fund Association
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26 Admissions Information
Application Schedules
1) Application with GMAT or GRE Application for Company-Sponsored Applicants (Only for MSc in Finance)
A rolling admissions process operates for these application channels with the four key deadlines below.
Application Round Application Deadline Screening ResultAnnouncement
Enrollment ProcedureDeadline
1st Round Nov. 1 (Mon), 2021 Dec. 9 (Thu), 2021 Jan. 14 (Fri), 2022
2nd Round Jan. 28 (Fri), 2022 Mar. 3 (Thu), 2022 Mar. 25 (Fri), 2022
3rd Round Mar. 28 (Mon), 2022 May 12 (Thu), 2022 May 27 (Fri), 2022
4th Round Mar. 13 (Fri), 2022 Jun. 9 (Thu), 2022 Jun. 24 (Fri), 2022
International MBA and MSc in Finance Programs, Waseda Business School
Admissions Information for September 2022 Enrollment
Entrance Fee, Tuition and Other Fees
3,726,000 JPY (Total amount for 2 years) / Approx. 33,900 USD (1 USD=110 JPY)
Screening Fee
Type of Application Applicant’s Domicile Screening Fee
Application with GMAT or GREApplication for Company-Sponsored Applicant
Those who live outside of Japan 5,000 JPY
Those who live in Japan 35,000 JPY
Application for Family Business Successors - 35,000 JPY
[Notes]*Applicants may not apply to different programs (IMBA/MSc in Finance) within the same application round.*Applicants may not apply to both the 3rd round of “Application with GMAT or GRE” and the spring round of “Application for Family Business Successors”.*Repeated applications are acceptable for those who were unsuccessful at an earlier round. However, applicants who wish to apply again need to substantially improve the quality of their applications, such as GMAT (or GRE) score, TOEFL/TOEIC/IELTS, or other significant academic/professional achievements.
2) Application for Family Business Successors (Only for IMBA)
This category is for applicants whose family members run their own business* and who are scheduled to succeed it in the future.
Application Round Application Deadline Examination Date Screening ResultAnnouncement
Enrollment Procedure Deadline
Spring Round Mar. 28 (Mon), 2022 May 8 (Sun), 2022 May 12 (Thu), 2022 May 27 (Fri), 2022
*Must be a listed company on the stock exchange or of similar standing and scale
27Admissions Information
1. Create a Login ID on the WBS Online Application System first, and enter all necessary information, including essays via the Online System at https://e-apply.jp/e/wbs/2. Download the PDF file. Some forms will require additional information to be entered manually for completion.3. Prepare and assemble all necessary documents, including any required certificates and recommendation letters.4. Pay the screening fee.5. Send all specified documents to the WBS Admissions Office by postal mail.
Your application will be considered complete when all required documents are received by the WBS AdmissionsOffice no later than the deadline for each application round.
1. Scholarship Prior to Matriculation
2. Scholarship After Matriculation
Financial Aid and Scholarships
Application Procedure Summary
(Data for AY2021)
(Data for AY2021)
Type of Award Name of Scholarship Grants Eligibility***
Waseda University Scholarships
Waseda UniversityPartial Tuition-Waiver Scholarship
50% reduction inone-year tuition -Privately-funded international students*
Reserved Scholarship for Successful International Applicants
500,000 JPY per year(For 1 or 2 years)
-Privately-funded international students* who live outside Japan-Applications with GMAT or GRE are eligible
Type of Award Name of Scholarship Award Amount (Value) Eligibility***
Government-sponsoredScholarships
Japanese Government(Monbukagakusho: MEXT) Scholarship
144,000 JPY/month and full-tuition coverage for two years of tuition
-Privately funded international students* -Students who are successful applicants in the 1st round and complete all necessary enrollment procedures by the deadline
Monbukagakusho Honors Scholarship 48,000 JPY/month -Privately funded international students*
Waseda University Scholarships
Azusa Ono Memorial Scholarship(for international students)
Annual grant of 400,000 JPY
-Privately funded international students* -Students who are in their master’s program within the standard years for a degree
Okuma MemorialScholarship
Annual grant of 400,000 JPY
-Privately-funded international students* or Japanese Students**-Students who are in their master’s program within the standard years for a degree
Waseda UniversityPartial Tuition-Waiver Scholarship
50% reduction inone-year tuition -Privately-funded international students*
*International students refers to those students who hold or expect to hold “Student Visa” status.**Japanese students including those who have a Japanese “Permanent Resident, Long Term Resident, or Spouse or Child of a Japanese Citizen” visa***Limits (such as income limit) may differ depending on scholarship.
For more informationhttps://www.waseda.jp/fcom/wbs/en
E-mail: [email protected]
Please refer to our website and download the “Application Guide”https://www.waseda.jp/fcom/wbs/en/applicants/request
3rd Floor, Building 11, Waseda Campus1-6-1 Nishi-Waseda, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo, 169-8050, JapanE-mail: [email protected]
https://www.waseda.jp/fcom/wbs/en