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
[DOI]
https://doi.org/10.11588/iqas.2024.3.26277
"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/
2024年9月16日～20日、1年生および2年生のグループはイタリア各地の組織や機関を訪問し、それぞれの業界に影響を与える課題について調査しました。
この訪問の中で学生たちは優れた見識を得、MBA-IBコースで習得した知識を応用した独自の研究結果を発表しました。Safiloでは、サステナビリティがP&Lに与える影響から導き出した提案を、Save the Duck Japanでは、各場面での顧客体験価値を評価し、顧客満足度と顧客ロイヤリティを高めるための提案を行いました。Treedomでは、BtoB分野における間接的競合他社の戦略分析を行い、ベストプラクティスを比較検討しました。また、MUFGミラノでは本質を突いたセッションを行い、イタリアのESG分野での成功事例と課題を共有しました。
学生たちにこのような素晴らしい機会を提供してくださったSafilo、Treedom、Save the Duck、およびMUFGミラノに心から感謝申し上げます。
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.
Dr. Junjian Gu served as Guest Editor for the Special Issue "Empirical Research on Non-financial Disclosure Practices" in the Journal of Risk and Financial Management (ISSN 1991-8074), a Scopus-indexed journal with a CiteScore of 4.5 for 2023, ranked Q1 in Business, Management, and Accounting (miscellaneous).
https://www.mdpi.com/journal/jrfm/special_issues/C0270VHG71
