2022 Graduate School of Business and Finance, Waseda University English-based Programs Actionable Knowledge Unlocks Your Potential. Mission Statement The mission of Waseda Business School is to create actionable management knowledge and to develop insightful and responsible leaders with global perspectives. Here, we foster a dynamic learning community of faculty and students. Contents Dean's Message 4 Why Waseda Business School? 6 Coordinator's Message 8 WBS Programs 10 International MBA (IMBA) 12 IMBA Course List in 2021 14 Waseda-Nanyang Double MBA 16 Waseda-Nanyang Double MBA Course List in 2021 17 MSc in Finance 18 MSc in Finance Course List in 2021 19 Global Initiative 20 Executive Education 20 Career Development 21 Faculty 22 Admissions Information 26 Waseda Business School Dean Prof. Hitoshi TAKEHARA On behalf of all the faculty and staff, current students and alumni, welcome to the Waseda Business School (WBS) learning community! WBS is both uniquely Japanese and highly international. We draw stu- dents, ideas and challenges from around the world and, together, through our teaching and learning, our research and our consulting, we discover new knowledge that can be shared and applied globally. Aca- demic as well as practical knowledge (in other words, actionable man- agement knowledge) can be created through interactions in a learning community of diverse experiences and perspectives. Therefore, all of you are expected to create actionable knowledge. When you join any program at WBS, in addition to your experiences on campus, you also have access to our alumni network which is well over 5,800 alumni strong, and which is joined by around 300 new grad- uates every year. Additionally, the global WASEDA University alumni net- work includes over 660,000 current members. At WBS, we strongly believe that we have an obligation to develop the next generation of global leaders and financial professionals. Thanks to its people, facilities, and location in the heart of central Tokyo, WBS is a place with numerous opportunities for insightful and personal devel- opment. Interact with International MBA students from around the globe and Evening MBA students who are working as business manag- ers in Japan, or study abroad at our partner schools if you like. All these options are what make your campus life rich and exciting. We look forward to helping you take advantage of the opportuni- ties that await you at WBS. Actionable knowledge unlocks your potential. 4 Dean’s Message Dean’s Message 5 Why JAPAN? Why Tokyo? ■ No. 1 Global City in Asia Tokyo has global influence rivaling that of New York, London, or Paris, so you can experience many cutting-edge international trends (AT Kearney Global Cities Index 2020) ■ Most Hospitable City in the World Tokyo has been ranked first for “Helpful Locals” in a TripAdvisor survey ■ A Top Student City Tokyo has been ranked second in the Best Student Cities Ranking, in terms of education, diverse student body, student life, job-seeking opportunities and tuition expenses (QS Best Student Cities Ranking 2019) ■ From Pop and Subculture to Ancient Tradition Japan’s literature, theater, music and cinema are the focus of attention from around the world Why Waseda? ■ Established in 1882 Waseda is one of the oldest institutions of higher education in Japan ■ Worldwide Network of Students/Alumni Waseda is well-known for its diversity of students (approximately. 50,000 enrolled) and wide network of outstanding alumni (over 660,000) built up over 130 years of school history ■ No. 1 for Global Initiative Waseda admits the highest number of international students (9,006 from 100 countries and territories so far) among Japanese universities and has the most students participating in study abroad programs (4,580) ■ Extensive Scholarship Programs Waseda provides over 250 different scholarships valued at more than 9.2 billion yen for 14,224 students Why Waseda Business School? ■ One of the best Business Schools in Japan Waseda has been ranked as the No. 1 business school in Japan by Eduniversal Best Masters Ranking 2021 (MBA full time) and as the No.2 business school in Japan by QS Global MBA Ranking 2021 ■ EQUIS and AACSB-accredited School WBS is the only business school in Japan that has been accredited by both EQUIS and AACSB ■ Dynamic Student Diversity Students experience culturally diverse discussions and networking with future international business leaders ■ Top-class Faculty You are promised well-rounded learning from faculty members with both high academic standards and extensive practical experience ■ Rich Variety of Programs To meet the needs of today’s business and finance sectors around the world, WBS offers a total of six programs; three of which are conducted in English 6 Why Waseda Business School? Why Waseda Business School? 7 International MBA Program Coordinator Prof. Akie IRIYAMA *Sabbatical year in 2022 Thank you for considering applying to the International MBA program at Waseda Business School! Our school is one of the most emerging busi- ness schools globally, which is reflected in our 2021 ranking (WBS is ranked No.1 in Japan by Eduniversal Best Masters Ranking). The Interna- tional MBA program is our flagship program. We annually welcome about 50-60 talented students from around 25 countries. Our program offers great and unique opportunities for you, all of which follow our three core visions. First, we emphasize “Actionable Knowledge.” We believe knowledge must be acted upon in practice. For this reason, many of our faculty members have an amazing wealth of practical experience. Second, we foster “Community-Based Learning.” We have a unique “Zemi” system, in which you have deep one-on-one communication with professors. Third, we seek to develop “Global Leaders.” As mentioned above, we have a highly diversified body of students, and you will have many opportunities to mingle with them and even with Japanese Evening MBA students (many of whom are currently working for leading Japa- nese companies). Finally, I am afraid that amid this tough situation triggered by the COVID-19 crisis, some of you may be anxious about studying overseas. WBS will do its very best to support your smooth transition to MBA life, both physically and virtually. Overall, our International MBA program of- fers an amazing set of opportunities for you to develop and inspire your- self. I hope I can see you on the WBS campus quite soon! 8 Coordinator’s Message Coordinator’s Message 9 WBS Programs WBS off ers six programs that cater to the needs of today’s business and fi nance sectors in Japan and across the globe. English-based programs (September Enrollment) ■ International MBA Degree: Master of Business Administration Admission Method: Application with GMAT or GRE Application for Family Business Successors Duration: 2 years Annual Intake: 45 ■ Waseda-Nanyang Double MBA Degree: Master of Business Administration, Waseda University Master of Business Administration, Nanyang Technological University Admission Method: Application with GMAT or GRE Duration: 14 months (July Enrollment) Annual Intake: Approx. 10 ■ MSc in Finance Degree: Master of Science in Finance Admission Method: Application with GMAT or GRE Application for Company Sponsored Applicants Duration: 2 years Annual Intake: 20 Japanese-based programs (April Enrollment) ■ International MBA ■ One-year MBA Duration: 2 years Duration: 1 year Annual Intake: 25 Annual Intake: 20 ■ Evening MBA (General) ■ Evening MBA (Specialized) Duration: 2 years Duration: 2 years Annual Intake: 70 Annual Intake: 70 WBS has received high acclaim from international university evalu- ation institutions, and will continue to develop as a high-ranking busi- ness school, both domestically and globally. Eduniversal Best Masters Ranking 2021 (MBA full time): No. 1 in Japan, No. 4 in Far East Asia QS Global MBA Rankings 2021: No. 2 in Japan, No.19 in Asia 10 WBS Programs WBS Programs 11 Molding business leaders who can thrive in the global era International MBA (IMBA) ■ Full-time, 2-year program ■ Bilingual courses conducted in English and Japanese Language acquisition courses also offered ■ Faculty-coordinated in-class interaction between Japanese-based and English-based students ■ Abundant study-abroad opportunities The IMBA has designed a flexible curriculum that provides students with a solid foundation in business fundamentals while allowing them the freedom to pursue courses that align with their career strategies in global business fields. 12 International MBA (IMBA) Zemi (Seminar) Student Demographics As of May 2021 Unique to the WBS Program is the system of Zemi (seminars). Over 40 Supervised by a professor, students remain in the Zemi groups Gender*6.6% throughout their enrollment, bonding with peers possessing 35-39 similar research interests through interactive, discussion-based 10.6% classwork. In addition to class endeavors, this small unit goes out Female Under 29 for fieldwork and extracurricular activities, interacting with other 44.4% Male % 30-34 52.3% Zemi and alumni. In their Zemi, students gain the skills and 55.6 30.5% methodology to conduct research, deepen their academic professional insights, and improve rational problem-solving techniques. An MBA Degree Thesis is the capstone of academic work in the program. *Data based on family registers Over 40 Seminars scheduled to be open 6.6% Age in the 2022 academic year (Subject to change) 35-39 Seminar Title Faculty in Charge 10.6% Business Strategy and General Management Koji AIBA Female Risk Management Ming 44.4Yan