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.
Date: Saturday, May 17, 2025, 13:00-15:00
Venue: Room 120, Tokyo Campus, University of Tsukuba
Language: English
Registration: https://forms.gle/9eoBbjLHQ72cb7oH9
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Date: Saturday, May 24, 2025, 14:30-16:00
Venue: Room 120, Tokyo Campus, University of Tsukuba
Language: Japanese
Registration: No registration required.
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Date: Thursday, June 5, 2025, 19:00-21:00
Venue: Teams Online
Language: English
Registration: https://x.gd/rPspb
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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!
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 was held on March 29th at the Tokyo Campus, University of Tsukuba.
35 students graduated from MBA-IB.
Congratulations!
First Year Orientation & Entrance Ceremony will be held as follows.
| Date |
Saturday, April 5, 2025 09:30 – 12:30 *Orientation Registration 09:00 |
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| Venue |
Tokyo Campus, University of Tsukuba Room 134 (1st floor) |
| Date | Saturday, April 5, 2025 15:30 – 15:55 *Entrance Ceremony Registration 15:00 |
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| Venue | Tokyo Campus, University of Tsukuba Room B104 (1st basement floor) |
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.
"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.
Associate Partner. A consulting firm
President, Yamabiko Village
OG, MBA-IB
Chairperson of FP&A Program Committee
Profesor, MBA-IB
President & CEO, Solasto Corporation
Calling all graduates of the MBA-IB program at the University of Tsukuba!
Join us for a special Homecoming Party / 20th Anniversary designed to connect alumni across all graduation years and foster meaningful interactions among generations.
Date: Saturday, June 28, 2025
Time: 3:00 PM - 6:00 PM (Dinner to follow)
Location: Room 134, Tokyo Campus
Let's celebrate our shared journey, exchange stories, and build new connections!
We're working to keep the participation fee as low as possible to encourage everyone to join.
Detailed program to follow soon—stay tuned for updates!
We can't wait to see you there!
For more information:
https://www.linkedin.com/groups/14533055/
The Advisory Board meeting for the MBA-IB program was successfully held on October 19, 2024.
We are deeply grateful to our esteemed Advisory Board members for their valuable feedback and insights, which play a crucial role in shaping the direction of our program.
The purpose of the Advisory Board is to provide strategic guidance, ensure curriculum relevance, and strengthen the connection between academia and industry. During the meeting, we presented our achievements from the past year and engaged in meaningful discussions to identify areas for further improvement. Their advice will undoubtedly help us continue to deliver an exceptional learning experience for our students and maintain the program's excellence.
MBA-IB Research Seminar will be held as follows.
Date: July 10, 2024
Time: 18:30 – 20:00
Place: University of Tsukuba, Tokyo campus, Room 122
Eligible participants: Faculty members, graduate students, and individuals with equivalent knowledge
Host faculty: Junjian Gu
Environmental Litigation Risk and Corporate Misconduct
Environmental regulations are important constraints to corporate environmental decision-making. In this paper, we examine how environmental and social (ES) litigation risk affects related corporate misconduct. We measure ES-related litigation risk by using the political ideology of circuit judges and find that higher ex-ante ES litigation risk is associated with more corporate ES misconducts. Such effect is stronger when the institutional investor holdings are higher. We then examine investor reactions and firm responses to heightened ES litigation risk. We find that investors react negatively to liberal judge appointments, and such effect is present among firms with lower ESG profiles. These firms also reduce capital investments and conduct fewer acquisitions. Overall, we explore a novel and important determinant on corporate environmental performance.
Dr. Wu joined the Fudan University in 2019. He received his B.A. in international economics from Shanghai Jiaotong University and his Ph.D. in Economics from University of Pittsburgh. He has published research in the several leading journals include The Accounting Review, Journal of Financial and Quantitative Analysis, Journal of Corporate Finance, and Journal of Banking & Finance, among others.
With Daniel Aobdia, Qin Li, Ke Na, The Influence of Labor Market Power in the Audit Profession, The Accounting Review.
With Eli Bartov and Agnes Cheng, Overbidding in Mergers and Acquisitions: An Accounting Perspective, The Accounting Review, 96(2), 55-79.
With Po-Hsuan Hsu, Yiqing Lu and Yuhai Xuan, Director Job Security and Corporate Innovation, Journal of Financial and Quantitative Analysis, 59(2), 652-689.
With Po-Hsuan Hsu, Kai Li and Xing Liu, Consolidating Product Lines via Mergers and Acquisitions: Evidence from the USPTO Trademark Data, Journal of Financial and Quantitative Analysiss, 57(8), 2968-2992.
