Application Guidelines

Entrance examinations for the MBA Program are held in two rounds, Fall and Spring.
*As the most classes in our MBA program, including mandatory courses, are held in Japanese, a good command of Japanese is required.




1.The aim of the Entrance Examination

The entrance examination tests the motivation and ability of applicants to fully understand the purpose of the school and the contents of all courses that the students are required to learn.

2.Prerequisites for admission

Applicants wishing to take the entrance examination must satisfy one of the following criteria:

  1. University graduate, or expected to graduate from university
  2. Received a bachelor degree from an institution authorized to confer degrees, or expected to receive a bachelor degree
  3. Completed sixteen years of school education overseas
  4. Nominated by the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology
  5. Completed fifteen years of school education overseas, and recognized by KBS as having obtained outstanding results in credits stipulated by KBS at the applicable university
  6. Recognized by KBS as having academic capabilities equal or superior to university graduates

* Please refer to Admissions Guide for more details.(Japanese Only)

3.Selection Process

The entrance examination is held in two stages: the first is a screening of applicants based on their personal records; the second is a written exam and an interview.

Admissions information, written in Japanese, is available on our Japanese website.

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