Admission schedule for AY2026 April enrollment has been released on University of Tsukuba Tokyo Campus website.
| 1st Open Campus | Saturday, May 17, 2025 |
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| 2nd Open Campus | Saturday, May 24, 2025 |
| 3rd Open Campus | Thursday, June 5, 2025 |
| Eligibility Screening |
Monday, August 4, 2025 - Friday, August 8, 2025 *For applicants who do not hold a bachelor's degree before Web Entry |
| Web Entry & Application Document Submission |
Tuesday, August 26, 2025 - Friday, September 12, 2025 |
| First Screening Result | Friday, October 17, 2025 |
| Second Screening (Interview) |
[For Applicants residing overseas] Saturday, November 8, 2025 [For Applicants residing in Japan] Sunday, November 9, 2025 |
| Second Screening Result | Friday, December 5, 2025 |
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) |
The Institute of Business Sciences brochure has been released (Japanese only).
→https://www.fbs.otsuka.tsukuba.ac.jp/Pamphlet/
As we bid farewell to three of our dear colleagues, Ono sensei and Xu sensei, who are retiring, and Kino sensei, who is embarking on a new and exciting chapter in his career, we are filled with a deep sense of gratitude and a touch of melancholy.
Working alongside all of you has been an incredible privilege, and on behalf of the faculty and students, we want to express our heartfelt thanks for your tireless dedication, passion, and the lasting impact you've had on all of us. Your contributions will always be cherished, and you will forever hold a special place in our hearts.
While it's hard to say goodbye, we are hopeful that our paths will cross again in the future. We wish you all the best in whatever comes next, and know that you will always be remembered with warmth and appreciation.
Best of luck and take care.
(L - R): Ono sensei, Kino sensei, Xu sensei
(front row: L - R): Noda sensei, Ho sensei, Tonami sensei, Hirai sensei
(back row: L - R): Ono sensei, Tan sensei, Kino sensei, Xu sensei
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.
Application Information for the Credited Auditors in the academic year of 2025 is available on the University's official website.
Those who would like to attend the courses as a Credited Auditor, please follow the Guidelines for Graduate Programs and make sure that you submit complete documentation within the designated period.
MBA-IB course list open to the Credited Auditors is available below.
As a meaningful way to conclude 2024, a group of our students partnered with Habitat for Humanity through the Project HomeWorks (PHW) initiative and organised a donation drive.
PHW is designed to support older adults and individuals with mental or physical disabilities who struggle to maintain a safe and livable home environment. In many cases, their living conditions decline to a level where they can no longer manage the situation by themselves. To address this, volunteers step in to help restore these spaces to a secure and habitable state. Once the home is stabilised, ongoing maintenance is encouraged through collaboration between the homeowner and their social worker.
A heartfelt appreciation to Pavan (M1 student) for leading this initiative and to all M1 and M2 members for their dedication in researching and selecting the charity, as well as for their valuable ideas and contributions.
・M2 students: Enami Shun, Itsuki Tomiyama, Juliana Ibeas Moreira de Souza, Soe Phu Pwint Pwint
・M1 students: Kaoru Kikuchi, Koji Murakami, Pavan Vengella Kumar, Satoshi Iwamura, Woosung Cho
Ms. Soe Phu Pwint Pwint
Mr. Ming Yang
School: Shanghai University (China)
November - December 2024
Ms. Phu (sixth from the front right) and Mr. Yang (third from the left) with Shanghai University MBA students
One of the highlights of the University of Tsukuba MBA-IB program is the opportunity to cross borders through education. As part of this initiative, we participated in the TSSP short-term study program at Shanghai University, located in China's tier-1 city, Shanghai. The two-week program was perfectly timed for M2 students, as it provided valuable insights into dissertation writing. Beyond academics, we built meaningful connections with Chinese students and exchanged cultural experiences.
Our learning extended beyond university walls, allowing us to immerse ourselves in China's rich culinary traditions, explore the operations of SMEs in Shanghai, and experience Suzhou—a city that beautifully blends tradition and modernity. We are deeply grateful to the University of Tsukuba for supporting us in this indispensable learning opportunity.
→ Tsukuba Short-Term Study Program
Associate Professor Aki Tonami published the following academic paper in collaboration with Professor Hidehiro Yamamoto.
[Title]
Women, Social Media and Political Engagement in Japan: A Survey Study
[Journal]
International Quarterly for Asian Studies