Hitotsubashi UniversityBusiness School, School of International Corporate Strategy (Hitotsubashi ICS)

MBA Program in International Corporate Strategy

Degree awarded by Hitotsubashi University

MBAFull-time

Location: Tokyo, Japan
Duration: 1 or 2 year
Teaching language: English
Next verified deadline: October 8, 2026 (Round 1)

Facts last verified October 5, 2026. MBA Schools Directory is independent and does not process applications. Applications are made on the school's official website.

Program overview

Applicants choose a one-year or a two-year route; admission criteria are identical and all students take the same required courses in the first year. The curriculum covers strategy, marketing, operations, organizational behavior, accounting, finance and economics, with a capstone project and Global Network for Advanced Management activities.

Intakes: September Source: ics.hub.hit-u.ac.jp · verified October 5, 2026
Duration: 1 or 2 year Source: ics.hub.hit-u.ac.jp · verified October 5, 2026
Campus: Hitotsubashi ICS, National Center of Sciences — Tokyo, JapanNational Center of Sciences, 2-1-2 Hitotsubashi, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo, Japan 101-8439

Tuition and fees

Each figure keeps the applicant category, fee basis and period the school publishes.

Applicant category	Amount	Fee basis	Period
All applicants	JPY 642,960 Excludes: matriculation fee JPY 282,000 charged separately. Source: ics.hub.hit-u.ac.jp · verified October 5, 2026	per year	Not stated

Other published fees

Matriculation fee: JPY 282,000 · mandatory Source: ics.hub.hit-u.ac.jp · verified October 5, 2026

Amounts are shown in the currency published by the school and are not converted. Living costs are not included.

Admissions requirements

Requirements

Academic qualification: A bachelor degree that evidences a sound academic record, and at least 16 years of educationSource: ics.hub.hit-u.ac.jp · verified October 5, 2026
Work experience: Minimum 2 years (published requirement)Full-time post-graduate work experience of 2 years or moreSource: ics.hub.hit-u.ac.jp · verified October 5, 2026
Essays: RequiredEssays are part of the applicationSource: ics.hub.hit-u.ac.jp · verified October 5, 2026
References: Optional2 referencesSource: ics.hub.hit-u.ac.jp · verified October 5, 2026
Interview: RequiredOnline interview for candidates selected in document screeningSource: ics.hub.hit-u.ac.jp · verified October 5, 2026
Application fee: JPY 30,000Source: ics.hub.hit-u.ac.jp · verified October 5, 2026

Admission tests

GMAT (classic): One accepted test requiredValid GMAT or GRE score required without exception; not a minimum requirement per FAQSource: ics.hub.hit-u.ac.jp · verified October 5, 2026

English language

TOEFL iBT: OptionalTOEFL or IELTS optional; some scholarships require scoresSource: ics.hub.hit-u.ac.jp · verified October 5, 2026

GMAT Focus Edition (205–805) and the classic GMAT (200–800) use different scales. A published minimum and a class average are different things; both are labelled. English requirements and waivers depend on each school's policy and your own background.

Application deadlines

Intake	Round	Deadline	Applicants	Status
September 2027	Round 1	October 8, 202614:59 JSTSource: ics.hub.hit-u.ac.jp · verified October 5, 2026	All applicants	Upcoming
September 2027	Round 2	February 4, 202714:59 JSTSource: ics.hub.hit-u.ac.jp · verified October 5, 2026	All applicants	Upcoming

Past dates are shown as passed and are never rolled forward. A date without a year is marked “Date not confirmed”.

Scholarships

Young Leaders' Program (YLP, MEXT)
Benefit
approximately JPY242,000- per month plus matriculation fee exemption
Basis
Other basis
Eligibility
Nationals of 18 participating countries; one-year programme
Application
Separate application required
Official scholarship pageSource: ics.hub.hit-u.ac.jp · verified October 5, 2026
MEXT Scholarship
Benefit
JPY147,000- per month plus tuition and travel cost
Basis
Merit-based
Eligibility
Selected from successful Round 1 applicants
Application
Considered with the program application
Official scholarship pageSource: ics.hub.hit-u.ac.jp · verified October 5, 2026
Bai Xian (Asian Future Leaders Scholarship Program)
Benefit
up to US$25,000 per scholar
Basis
Merit-based
Eligibility
Nationals of an Asian country or region with high English proficiency
Application
Considered with the program application
Official scholarship pageSource: ics.hub.hit-u.ac.jp · verified October 5, 2026

Accreditation

AACSB International — Business schoolAccreditation of the business school. It does not by itself confirm that every campus or program is covered.Source: aacsb.edu · verified October 5, 2026

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