筑波大学 University of Tsukuba 国際経営プロフェッショナル専攻 Graduate School of Business Sciences MBA Program in international Business

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Thank you for attending the Online Open Campus

Thank you for attending the Online Open Campus

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We would like to thank you for having attended the Online Open Campus held on Thursday, June 5 on Teams.
We hope you could find out all you wanted to know about our program.
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We invite you to start preparing your application and follow the submission instructions available here.
*If you have any inquiries, please feel free to contact us from here.

Thank you for attending the Open Campus Event in Japanese

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We had an Open Campus event on May 24th with a great success. The event was held in Japanese focusing on candidates in Japanese business field. We highly value our students who have diversified knowledge and rich business experiences.

While it is important to us that our participants’ perspectives vary, they all share diversified knowledge and business experiences. We will look for evidence of communication skills, quantitative abilities, and the ways to create impact through business in the future.

We would like to express our sincere appreciation to all participants.


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Open Campus 2025


The next Open Campus Event will be held on Thursday, June 5th from 19:00 on Teams.
Pre-registration is required.
For more information, please see here.

We invite you to start preparing your application and follow the submission instructions available here.
*If you have any inquiries, please feel free to contact us from here.

Thank you for attending the May 2025 Open Campus

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We are thrilled to share that our recent Open Campus was a great success—and it wouldn't have been possible without the incredible energy and support of everyone involved. A heartfelt thank you to all the attendees who joined us with curiosity, enthusiasm, and thoughtful questions.

We would also like to express our sincere appreciation to our second-year students, whose dedication, warmth, and hard work played a vital role in making the day run smoothly. From guiding visitors to sharing their experiences, your efforts showcased the very best of our learning community.

Thank You for Making Our Open Campus a Success!


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The second MBA-IB Open Campus will be held onsite in Japanese on Saturday, May 24.
For more information, please see here.

We invite you to start preparing your application and follow the submission instructions available here.
*If you have any inquiries, please feel free to contact us from here.

Open Campus for AY2026 April Enrollment: MBA Program in International Business

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Get a feel for studying at TSUKUBA MBA-IB!

We are pleased to announce MBA Program in International Business Open Campus for this year.
If you are considering applying to Tsukuba MBA-IB, Open Campus offers you a great opportunity to learn more about our program and find out more about the application process.


Onsite Open Campus (May 17)

Date: Saturday, May 17, 2025, 13:00-15:00
Venue: Room 120, Tokyo Campus, University of Tsukuba
Language: English
Registration: https://forms.gle/9eoBbjLHQ72cb7oH9
*For details, please click here.

Onsite Open Campus in Japanese (May 24)

Date: Saturday, May 24, 2025, 14:30-16:00
Venue: Room 120, Tokyo Campus, University of Tsukuba
Language: Japanese
Registration: No registration required.
*For details, please click here.

Online Open Campus (June 5)

Date: Thursday, June 5, 2025, 19:00-21:00
Venue: Teams Online
Language: English
Registration: https://x.gd/rPspb
*For details, please click here.

If you have any inquiries, please feel free to contact us from here.

Welcome to the New MBA-IB Class!

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AY2025 First Year Orientation & Entrance Ceremony was held on April 5th at the Tokyo Campus, University of Tsukuba. We would like to congratulate you all on your enrollment.

Here's to your success and the adventures that await in the MBA-IB program!


Orientation

[ Program ]
  • Welcome Speech from the Chair (Prof. Dr. Rémy Magnier-Watanabe)
  • Self-introduction (Students, Faculty)
  • Administrative Orientation
  • Education Orientation (Prof. Dr. Caroline F. Benton)
  • Q&A Session
  • Welcome Speech from M2 students

Orientation


Orientation


Entrance Ceremony

[ Program ]
  • Welcome Speech from the President (Dr. Kyosuke NAGATA)
  • Executive Introduction

Orientation


Congratulations on your graduation!

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We had the pleasure of celebrating the graduation of the Class of 2025 at the end of March. It was an unforgettable occasion, made even more special by the presence of families and friends who gathered to honour this momentous achievement.


To the class of 2025,
Congratulations to the class of 2025 on your graduation and the successful completion of your 2-year MBA journey! This is an incredible achievement, and we are so proud of all the hard work, dedication, and perseverance you've shown throughout this time.
As you step into the next chapter of your life, we have no doubt that you will continue to push yourself towards new heights and achieve even greater success. Your determination and passion will surely make a meaningful impact in the world. Keep striving for excellence, and never stop believing in your ability to make a difference.

Wishing you all the best as you embark on this exciting new phase of your journey!
The future is yours to shape!


Commencement Ceremony

Commencement Ceremony

Commencement Ceremony

AY2024 Commencement Ceremony

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Commencement Ceremony was held on March 29th at the Tokyo Campus, University of Tsukuba.
35 students graduated from MBA-IB.

Commencement Ceremony

[ Program ]
  • Opening Remarks
  • Conferral of Degrees by Student Representatives
  • Speech: Dr. Kyosuke NAGATA, President
  • Speech from Executive Dean
  • Speech from Dean
  • Valedictorian Speech: Student from Counseling Program
  • Chorus: University of Tsukuba Mixed Chorus Group

Commencement Ceremony


DEGREE/DIPLOMA Conferral and Distribution

[ Program ]
  • Speech: Prof. Dr. Rémy Magnier-Watanabe, Chair of MBA-IB
  • Conferral of Degrees
  • Conferral of Executive Dean Award
  • Valedictorian Speech: Itsuki Tomiyama



Congratulations!

Commencement Ceremony


AY2025 First Year Orientation & Entrance Ceremony

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First Year Orientation & Entrance Ceremony will be held as follows.

Please note that the Academic Service Office for the Business Sciences Area will be closed during the ceremony and orientation (All day).

First Year Orientation (held before the Entrance Ceremony)

Date Saturday, April 5, 2025 09:30 – 12:30
*Orientation Registration 09:00
Venue Tokyo Campus, University of Tsukuba
Room 134 (1st floor)

Entrance Ceremony

Date Saturday, April 5, 2025 15:30 – 15:55
*Entrance Ceremony Registration 15:00
Venue Tokyo Campus, University of Tsukuba
Room B104 (1st basement floor)

MBA-IB Speaker Series

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MBA-IB invited executives for interactive sessions. In the course in AY2024, speakers talked about how to successfully manage companies in various industries and their career development stories.
Students actively participated in interactive discussions during the presentations. All classes were held onsite to meet the course objectives.


Day1 : January 11 - Akira Shiraishi

MBA-IB Speaker Series

MBA-IB Speaker Series


Day2 : January 18 - Hiroko Chimura

MBA-IB Speaker Series

MBA-IB Speaker Series


Day3 : January 25 - Yuko Eguchi

MBA-IB Speaker Series

MBA-IB Speaker Series


Day4 : February 8 - Zen’ichiro Ishibashi

MBA-IB Speaker Series

MBA-IB Speaker Series


Day5 : February 15 - Toru Noda

MBA-IB Speaker Series

MBA-IB Speaker Series AY2024

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"Leadership and Learning are indispensable to each other ~ John F. Kennedy"

Welcome to Tsukuba MBA-IB's Speaker Series for AY2024.
We have selected speakers from diverse areas who will share with us their experiences and the current issues and trends faced in their respective areas.



January 11:Leading Successful M&A

Speaker Series


Mr. Akira Shiraishi

Associate Partner. A consulting firm






January 18:Social Welfare activity

Speaker Series


Ms. Hiroko Chimura

President, Yamabiko Village







January 25:Managing Business Startup

Speaker Series


Ms. Yuko Eguchi

OG, MBA-IB






February 8:A role of CFO

Speaker Series


Mr. Zen’ichiro Ishibashi

Chairperson of FP&A Program Committee







February 15:Managing Business Transformation

Speaker Series


Dr. Toru Noda

Profesor, MBA-IB
President & CEO, Solasto Corporation