Welcome to Global Business and Management Studies at DBS
Tradition and two programs
Doshisha University is widely recognized as one of Japan’s
top comprehensive universities, with a long history and richtradition. Founded in Kyoto, the university will celebrate its
150th anniversary in 2025. Kyoto was Japan’s capital forover a thousand years and is known for its culture of
tradition, innovation, and sustainability. A major feature of
Doshisha Business School (DBS) is that it has two distinct
programs: Global Business and Management Studies,
which offers classes in English mainly for international
students from all over the world, and Business Studies,
which offers classes in Japanese for persons who are
working in Japan. DBS encourages active interaction
between the two programs. You can take classes in theother program if you meet certain requirements.

Diversified community
Since its inception, a striking feature of the DBS’s Global
Business and Management Studies has been the diversityof the people who make our MBA experience special. The
students come from a wide variety of backgrounds: toillustrate, from 2009 to the present year we havewelcomed
students
fromninety-two
countries.
Correspondingly, we welcome applications from aspiringand inspiring individuals regardless of gender, ethnicity,
nationality, or religion.

Conscience education and Kyoto
One of the unique features of DBS is that our businesseducation is based on “conscience education,” the founding
spirit of Doshisha University. Doshisha is located in Kyoto, a
unique city that is home to many long-lived and sustainable
companies that are well-known not only in Japan but
throughout the world. The culture that supports business
management in Kyoto is rooted in a long-term perspective,
the combination of tradition and innovation, and a focus ondiverse stakeholders, including the environment and people
in the local community. These management principles havebeen refined over a long period of history and constitute avaluable storehouse of human wisdom. They lead to
management that emphasizes sustainability and humandignity, qualities that today’s global society demands.

FeaturesOur Mission

At DBS, these values are expressed in the mission of theschool. Our programs are designed to develop businessleaders who not only have excellent business skills but arealso innovative and have a strong sense of responsibility tocreate a better society. The unique mission of DBS is also
reflected in our curriculum, with the Global Business andManagement Studies program offering many courses in“Sustainability,” “Culture and Creativity,” and “Business inAsia,” along with a variety of other advanced businesscourses. Students may freely choose courses from allthese areas.

To develop leaders who respect human dignity andpromote the growth of business organizations based on“conscience education”—a core value of Doshisha
University—and the wisdom of tradition and innovation
cultivated in Kyoto.

In sum, DBS offers a globally unique MBA program that
responds to the needs of the times, in both English andJapanese, built on a solid business education foundationand shaped by the unique business principles and cultureof Kyoto. If you are thinking a career boost and would liketo make a difference through business, take a good look at
our Global Business and Management Studies.

Learning Goals :Responsible Innovative Leadership
Humanistic andSustainable Developmentof Economy and Society

Global/Full-time/English/
International Students

GBMS
Curriculum

Sustain-ability

Long-term
Orientation

Traditionˏ
Innovation

Kyoto
Conscience

Japanese/Part-time/
Japanese/Working
Japanese Students

Business Studies
Curriculum

ALL Stakeholders

CultureandCreativity

Asian Business

SMEs andtheir
Communities

Innovation

Synergy
Solid Foundation of Management“Think with conscience, Act with conscience.”

Doshisha Business School (DBS, Graduate School ofBusiness) obtained international accreditation for its MBA
program from AMBA (The Association of MBAs: United
Kingdom) on October 18, 2023. Established in 1967 in the
UK, AMBA is one of the three most prestigious international
accreditation bodies in the world, alongside AACSB (The
Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business:
United States) and EFMD (The European Foundation forManagement Development: Belgium). As of October 2023,
only about 2% of business schools worldwide, totaling 305
schools, have obtained international accreditation from
AMBA. This achievement by Doshisha Business School
marks only the fourth Business School in Japan to achieve
AMBA accreditation, also making it the first AMBA
accredited Business School in the Kansai region. This
international accreditation certifies that the education
provided by DBS embodies the spirit of conscientious
education and leverages the wisdom that blends Kyoto's
tradition and innovation, nurturing leaders possessing highlevels of integrity who can also contribute to the sustainable
development of economies and societies globally. DBS willcontinue to utilize AMBA's global network to constantly
improve the quality of education that is offered and aim tocontinue to improve the value that it provides to its students
and alumni. Through its unique MBA program, offered inboth Japanese and English, DBS promises to nurture
leaders who will forge a new era and contribute to thecreation of a better society.

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Curriculum of the Global MBA Program
Year 1

ElectivesYear 2Semester 1

Semester 2

Semester 3

Semester 4Core [16 credits]

There are two categories of electives:• Global MBA electives• Courses taken at overseas partner universities and/ or Japanese MBA courses

A. Global MBA Electives

Global Intensive[2 credits or more]
Electives[16 credits or more]

These courses cover a broad range of business subjects, including those in our three focus areas of Sustainability and Green Business, Culture
and Creativity, and Business in Asia. All elective courses are open to all students.

・Sustainability
・Culture and Creativity
・Business in Asia
・Advanced Management
・Overseas Study (Semester 3)・Japanese MBA Courses

Sustainability

Culture and Creativity Courses

Foundations for Sustainable Management
Green Management in Action
Environmental Accounting
Sustainable and Responsible Marketing
Sustainable Human Resource Management
Economics for Sustainable Development

Cultural and Creative Industries
The Business of Japanese Pop Culture
The Business of Fashion Industry
Cultural Tourism
e-Marketing
Creativity in Organizations
Creativity and Communication

Business in Asia Courses
Critical and AnalyticalThinking [2 credits]

Master’s Thesis and Research Project I, II, III [6 credits]

Japanese Language and Culture Courses (For-credit, but do not count toward MBA degree)

Understanding Japanese Corporations
Japanese Business Practices
Marketing in Asia
Human Resource Management in Asia
Investment in Asia
Operations Management in Asia

*Subject to change

Curriculum
The Global MBA curriculum at Doshisha Business School isstructured to be completed in two years and is designed to give youa solid foundation in the core business subjects, and to allow you toshape your program of study to match your interests by choosing
from a broad menu of electives.
To earn a Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree from
Global Business and Management Studies at Doshisha Business
School, you will be required to complete courses totaling 46 credits
as well as successfully complete a master’s thesis or research

project report.
Most courses are worth 2 credits.
The curriculum is made up of four parts:• Core (16 credits)• Global Intensive (2 credits or more)• Electives (16 credits or more)• Required Courses (8 credits)Core

Business Analysis and Valuation
Business Law
Business Research Method
Knowledge and Innovation Management
Marketing Research
Making Sense of the Global Economy
Statistics
Strategic Cost Management
Strategic Management for Innovation and Change
Professional Development
Writing Skills for Effective Communication
Information Technology / Management
Data Science in Business
Entrepreneurship
Project-based InternshipIf you apply to spend a term or semester studying at one of our overseas partner universities and/or take courses offered by our sister JapaneseMBA program (Japanese Language Proficiency Test N1 required), up to 10 credits can be counted toward your MBA degree. (Approval of course
professor required.)

16 credits

Foundation Subjects• People and Organizations• Business Economics• Strategic Management

Advanced Management Courses

B. Courses Taken at Overseas Partner Universities and Japanese MBA Courses

The core consists of 8 courses (2 credits each) that build a foundation of knowledge in the key areas of management. You are required to takethese 8 courses. The core courses are:• Accounting• Marketing• Finance

16 credits or more

• Operations Management• Business and Society in the Global Context

Required Courses

8 credits

The required courses help students to develop conceptual understanding and critical thinking and analytical skills as a foundation for their major
project.
• Critical and Analytical Thinking• Master’s Thesis and Research Project I• Master’s Thesis and Research Project II• Master’s Thesis and Research Project III

Japanese Language and Culture Courses
Global Intensive

2 credits or more

These courses are offered in a compressed (typically one-week or two-week) format by renowned visiting professors. You are required to take atleast one Global Intensive course.

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Doshisha’s Center for Japanese Language and Culture (CJLC) offers a wide range of courses for international students studying in undergraduate
and graduate programs at Doshisha. A certain number of these courses are open to Global MBA students, free of charge. Please note, however,that these courses cannot be included in the 46 credits required for the MBA degree.
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Our Learning Facilities

Classrooms intended for face-to-face discussions.
Excellent 24/7 facilities dedicated for Business School students.

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Faculty
Global MBA Faculty Team

Other DBS and Doshisha Faculty
8 Se-il Mun

5 Etsuaki Yoshida

A Urban Economics

A International FinanceTransportation Economics

Business in Emerging Economies

J Japanese MBA: Business Economics

B Finance

Microeconomic Analysis※ PhD Kyoto University

Japanese Business Practices
Investment in Asia
Making Sense of the Global Economy
Critical and Analytical Thinking
Master Thesis and Research Project I, II, III※ PhD Kyoto University / Bank of Japan

9 Kentaro Nobeoka
A Innovation Management

Art Thinking
New Product Development

6 Hiroko Okudaira

1 Mari Iizuka

6 Hiroko Okudaira

Anya Doi-Benson(From September 2024)

A Labor Economics

Economics of Organization and
Human Resource Management
Data Analysis on Economic Issues

1 Eugene Choi

6 Yoshiaki Nose

Ken Arii

B Business Economics

Sustainable Human Resource Management
Creativity in Organizations
Human Resource Management in Asia
Critical and Analytical Thinking
Master’s Thesis and Research Project I, II, III※ PhD Osaka University

Other DBS andDoshisha Faculty
1 Eugene Choi

A Strategy & Global Business

Kyoto & Kyoto-Based Enterprises
Technology & Innovation Management,
Knowledge Creation & Entrepreneurship
B Strategic Management
J Knowledge Management
Strategic Management
Kyoto Heritage Industry & Cultural Business※ PhD University of Cambridge

7 Arif Iqball

A Executive Leadership EffectivenessHigh Performance Leadership Teams
Japanese and Asian Leadership
Global Business Strategy & Organization

B Strategic Management

2 Yoko Ogushi

7 Arif Iqball

Koji Takahashi(From April 2024)

Professional Development
Understanding Japanese Corporations
Project-based Internship
Critical & Analytical Thinking
Master’s Thesis and Research Project I, II, III※ Former Global CFO Benesse Holdings, Inc.

2 Koichi Fujiwara(DBS Dean From April 2024)

7 Takako Yamashita

A Global Business Strategy and Organization

Sustainability and Business Ethics
Mindfulness and LeadershipJapanese and Asian Business Management

B Responsible Leadership in the Global Context
People and Organizations
Critical and Analytical Thinking
Master’s Thesis and Research Project I, II, III

3 Philip Sugai

8 Vera Paola Shoda(From September 2024)

J Global Management and Global Human Resource
Development※ PhD Kyoto University

A Affective Engineering

Statistics
Economics
J Business Statistics
Corporate Finance
Financial Engineering※ MA Waseda University

B Information Technology/Management

3 Fukuko Inoue

2 Yoko Ogushi

A Busuness and Performance Evaluation
Consensus-Building and Commitment
IT and Robotics Management
Management Accounting

B Business Analysis and Valuation

Strategic Cost Management
Entrepreneurship
Accounting
Critical and Analytical Thinking
Master Thesis and Research Project Ⅰ,Ⅱ,Ⅲ※ PhD Kyushu University

3 Philip Sugai
A Marketing

4 Yong Yin

9 Robert William Aspinall

8 Vera Paola Shoda
Data Science
Computational Social Science

Business Research Methhods※ PhD University of Tsukuba

A The political and educational systemsof Japan and the UK

Innovation
Responsible Marketing

B Marketing

Sustainable and Responsible Marketing
e-Marketing
Marketing Research
Critical and Analytical Thinking
Master’s Thesis and Research Project I, II, III※ PhD Waseda University※ D Phil. University of Oxford

3 Fukuko Inoue

8 Se-il Mun

Masumi lzumi

Anya Doi-Benson

Children’s and youth media cultures

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J Green Management in Action※ PhD McGill University

Human Resource Management
Organization Change
J Human Resource Management
Organization Management
Specialized Research in General Management:
Organizational Innovation
Specialized Research in General Management:
Leadership※ PhD Kobe University

A Innovation Management
B Strategic Management for Innovation and Change
J Innovation Management

B Cultural and Creative Industries※ PhD University of York

4 Toshihiro Kodama

9 Kentaro Nobeoka(From April 2024)

A International Trade Law, Commercial andInvestment Arbitration, Cryptoassets law

Business Model Innovation
Open Innovation※ PhD Kyushu University

6 Yoshiaki Nose

B Business Law※ PhD, University of London

A Corporate Finance
J Business Finance

Small Business Finance
Investment
Personal Finance※ PhD University of Tsukuba

7 Takako Yamashita
A Marketing

B Operations Management

J Supply Chain Management※ PhD Tohoku University

Environmental Modeling
Sustainability Science

5 Yoshihiro Mori

A Contemporary Japanese media

Sustainable Operations
Flexible and Agile Organization
Manufacturing Strategy

Masumi lzumi

Ken Arii

A Ecology

Venture Business Management
Industrial Clusters and Business Location Strategy
Small Business Management※ Former Special Advisor, Japan Finance Corporation

B Master Thesis and Research Project I, II, III※ PhD Doshisha University

A Operations Management

5 Etsuaki Yoshida

Accounting
Accounting and Auditing※ MSc, University of London (Imperial College)
MEcon, Kobe University

A Small Business Management
J Business Creation Management

North American Race Relations
National Security, Law, and Civil Liberties

4 Yong Yin

Foundations for Sustainable Management
Operations Management in Asia
Critical and Analytical Thinking
Master’s Thesis and Research Project I, II, III

J Corporate Governance4 Toshihiro Kodama

A Global Migration

Koji Takahashi

Corporate Finance

A Organizational Behavior

9 Robert William Aspinall

B Writing Skills for Effective Communication

Akio Umeda

A Corporate Governance

A Financial Engineering

Global MBA Faculty Team
1 Mari Iizuka

2 Koichi Fujiwara

J Specialized Research in Innovation※ Ph.D Massachusetts Institute of Technology(MIT) / Mazda

Consumer Behavior

J Marketing

5 Yoshihiro Mori

Akio Umeda(From April 2024)

Consumer Behavior
Product and Brand Development※ PhD Kobe University

A Research Interest
B Subject
J Japanese MBA※ Academic Degree / Practical Experience

Information accurate as of April 1, 2024.

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Program Highlights
Focus Areas of Global MBA Program

International Atmosphere

Sustainability

Student Enrollment by Geographical Region (2009-2023)

Drawing on Kyoto’s legacy as birthplace of the Kyoto Protocol, and on the advances of Japanese companies in developing green technologies
and adopting sustainable business practices, our Sustainability courses provide students with a solid foundation in the theory and practice ofmanaging firms in a sustainable way, including increasing energy efficiency, reducing waste, managing the environmental impact of business,and finding ways to promote sustainability in all aspects of a company’s operations.

West Asia
4%

BahrainGeorgia
JordanKuwaitLebanonCulture and Creativity
Cultural and creative industries — ranging from anime, music, video games, and film to fashion, design, traditional crafts, and cultural tourism —are dynamic sectors in today’s knowledge economy with far reaching economic, social, and political implications. Japanese pop culture, forexample, is not just big business; it is considered a form of “soft power” that brings the world closer together.
More broadly, creativity and innovation are increasingly demanded of individuals, companies, and societies in today’s competitive businessenvironment. Global MBA Culture and Creativity courses prepare students to manage successfully in the cultural sector and give them a creativeedge that can be applied in any company or industry.

Cambodia
Indonesia
Laos
Malaysia
MyanmarBusiness in Asia

South Asia

Accounting for one third of world GDP — greater than that of the United States or the EU — Asia is the most dynamic region of the world economy.
And not just as a cheap-labor based producer of manufactured goods; Asian companies are leading innovators and Asian markets for othercountries’ products and services are the fastest growing in the world.
Asia is a mosaic — of traditional and modern, of diverse histories, geography, cultures, political systems, and business practices. Our Businessin Asia courses give students the tools to understand and navigate these various differences and dynamics.

Overseas Partner Universities
Adding another dimension to their experience, students have the opportunity to apply to study at one of our overseas partner universities. We
also welcome exchange students from these institutions, adding to the cosmopolitan nature of the Doshisha Global MBA.
Free University of Berlin, School of Business and Economics(Germany) will be a new partner university in the year of 2024.

Philippines
Singapore
Thailand
Vietnam09

Sweden:University of Gothenburg,
School of Business, Economics and Law

Germany:
University of Tübingen,
Faculty of Economics and Social Sciences

China:
Renmin University of China,
School of BusinessTaiwan:National Taiwan Normal University,
College of Management

Indonesia:
Universitas Gadjah Mada,
Faculty of Economics and Business

Iran
Kazakhstan
Kyrgyzstan

Africa15%

Tajikistan
Turkmenistan
Uzbekistan

Southeast Asia

92

24%

Nepal
Sri Lanka

Nationalities

East Asia
22%

5%

GuatemalaPeru
Venezuela

Mongolia
China
Hong Kong

North
America Europe
8%

Japan
Korea
Taiwan11%

Oceania2%

Australia
Solomon Island
Papua New Guinea

Norway:University of Stavanger,
Uis Business School

SenegalSouth Africa
South Sudan
Tanzania
Tunisia
UgandaZambiaZimbabwe

3%

South America
BrazilChile
Colombia
Ecuador

Libya
Madagascar
Malawi
Mauritania
MoroccoMozambique
Niger
Nigeria
Republic of Seychelles

Central Asia

6%

Afghanistan
Bangladesh
India

Qatar
Saudi Arabia
Sultanate of Oman
TurkeyBotswana
Burkina Faso
Cameroon
Congo
Egypt
Ethiopia
GuineaIvory Coast
Kenya

CanadaEl Salvador
Honduras

MexicoUSA

FinlandFranceGermany
GreeceHungary
IslandItaly
Liechtenstein
NorwayPolandPortugal
RussiaSpain
SwedenSwitzerland
UK

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Career Advancement
An MBA is an investment in your future, whether you arelooking to change careers or to move into a managerial
position in your present field. Today’s job market for MBAs isstrong. According to a corporate recruiter’s survey conductedby the Graduate Management Admissions Council (GMAC),
demand for business school graduates is particularly high in
Asia Pacific with 83% of companies surveyed planning to hire
MBA holders in 2022.

Where Do Our Graduates Work?
While many of our students seek positions with established companies in Japan and abroad, a growing number look to develop their own
businesses or join up-and-coming small and medium enterprises. With the skills and international experience gained during their MBA studies,
our graduates are prepared to work in a range of companies and environments.

A few of the well-known companies
our graduates have gone on to work
for include:

Japanese Firms Recruiting International Students
With a shrinking domestic market and a generation of young Japanese that tends to look more inward than abroad, Japanese companies are
sharply increasing their recruitment of non-Japanese as they expand their global operations. What these companies seek in their non-Japanese
recruits are language ability, an understanding of Japanese business practices, strong drive, and the communication skills and perspective thatcome from experience in a multicultural environment.

• Amazon.com, Inc. (China)• Auqusta Aikens and Associates (India)• Berlitz Japan Ltd.
• Bertrand Co.
• Bosch Vietnam Co., Ltd. (Vietnam)• Calsonic Kansei• Daimler Trucks Asia
(Mitsubishi Fuso Trucks & Bus Corporation)• Daikin Corporation• Dell Inc. Japan• Enviro Tech International Inc.
• Eskom (South Africa)• Fujifilm Corporation (Denmark)• Gekkeikan Sake Co., Ltd.
• Hays Specialist Recruitment Japan K.K.
• Hacarus Inc.
• Hitachi Capital Corporation• Hitachi Construction Machinery• iKala Thailand• Infosys Limited Japan• ITOCHU Corporation• JW Marriott Hotel Nara
• Kodomonosono Ginnosuzu• Konica Minolta Business Technologies Inc.
• Kuehne Nagel Japan• KYOCERA Corporation• Leonis Co.,Ltd.
• Lyym Home
• Microsoft China• Mitsubishi Corporation (Turkmenistan)• Mitsubishi UFJ Trust & Banking Corporation• Monster Energy Japan• Nabtesco Corporation• Nagase & Co., Ltd. (USA)• NIPRO Corporation (Thailand)• NTT Data
• Pasona Inc.
• Qatar National Bank Group (Qatar)• Rainmaking Innovation Japan• Rakuten, Inc.
• The Ritz Carlton Kyoto• Shanghai Ventures (Mexico)• Smith + Nephew• Tex Technology Inc.
• Toshiba• UCC Holdings Co.,Ltd.
• Yamaha Motor Co Ltd• Yamato Transport• Yamada Electric Ind. Co., Ltd.

(Employed in Japan when not otherwise indicated. Data reflects employer information at the point of graduation from 2011-2023 graduates)

Corporate Internships
Corporate internships offer students a chance to apply what they’ve learned in the classroom to the real world, to experience business practices
first-hand, and to expand their network of business connections. They also give students and companies a chance to get to know each other, andcan lead to employment opportunities after graduation.
Many Global MBA students do internships, either in Japan or overseas. Among the business areas they have worked in are market entry research,business development, data analysis, diversity management, and corporate communications. Students may also use an internship as part of theresearch for their Master’s Thesis or Research Project Report.

Career Resources
Our career center provides resources, information, and advice on
employment opportunities, job fairs, and the job-hunting process
to help you explore and realize your career goals. We regularly
invite external speakers to provide seminars for MBA students
and coordinate with the university for on-site recruitment events.
Our career services include:• Career assessment and planning• Resume and cover letter writing assistance• Job interview coaching• One-on-one career consultation• Up-to-date job listings• E-Career web portal• Career fairs, recruiting events, and workshops• Contact list of recent graduates

Doshisha Business School Network

Doshisha Alumni Association (Doshisha Kōyū-kai)

The Doshisha Business School Network was organized in
2006, connecting students, professors, alumni, andmembers of the Kansai business community. Current
students and recent alumni from both the Global MBA and
the Japanese MBA programs regularly collaborate toproduce the DBSN student newsletter as well as organize
seminars and networking events, providing opportunities tobuild relationships outside of the classroom. Access to the
DBS Network is an important benefit of studying in our
Global MBA and can open doors to support you in yourbusiness career.

Doshisha Kōyū-kai originated from the “Alumni-kai” that was organized in
1885, ten years after Doshisha was founded. This association includes
graduates from all Doshisha institutions, from elementary schools to theuniversity level. Doshisha graduates actively working around the world now
total to more than 350,000 people. In addition to the 48 branches
throughout Japan, there are overseas chapters and clubs located in 36 citiesof 24 countries around the world. With an increasinglyinternational student body at the university, the DAA
network is sure to spread far and wide as branchesof the vine in the spirit of Doshisha.

Tomokazu Nakamura
Advisory Director
Doshisha Alumni Association

https://www.doshisha-alumni.gr.jp/

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Learning Environment and Kyoto
University Facilities and Support
Doshisha University’s Imadegawa Campus is located in the center of Kyoto City near the spacious, park-like Kyoto Imperial Palace
and is easily accessible by subway or bus. Imadegawa Campus is home to a range of academic facilities including libraries, media
centers, and the Learning Commons, a 2,550m² study space equipped with a wide variety of the latest information technology andspecialized spaces where students can bring their ideas to life. Low-cost cafeterias, a student health center, and counseling center
are also conveniently located on campus creating a robust support system for students.
The university encourages exchange between local and international students through efforts such as establishing internationallounges, maintaining a student organization under the Office of International Students to plan and hold intercultural events, and offering
the International Peer Support Program to help international students adjust to life in Japan and at Doshisha.

Doshisha Business School Facilities
The Business School is located in the modern Kambaikan Building on Doshisha’s Imadegawa (Muromachi) Campus. Our facilities include
classrooms, project rooms, lounges, and a dedicated business school library. The lounges, project rooms, and library are open to MBA
students 24/7, 365 days a year. The school has Wi-Fi internet access and full security is ensured for students studying late at night.

Kyoto – Ancient Capital and Modern City

A safe, exciting, and fascinating country — and one fully integrated
into the dynamic Asian economy — Japan is an excellent place tostudy for your MBA. Doshisha Business School is located in theancient capital of Kyoto, which lies at the heart of the broader
Kansai economy.

Home to 17 UNESCO World Heritage sites, Kyoto is the location of
choice for innovators, academics, and all those wishing tosurround themselves with a fascinating balance of the past,present, and future. While traditional Kyoto draws tourists from allover the globe to its temples and gardens, modern Kyoto offers
everything that the resident or visitor could desire: exciting
shopping districts, a safe and fun night life, a variety of naturaland spiritual pursuits and institutions, and access to Japan's
international hub cities of Osaka and Kobe. The Kansai region ofJapan (centered around Kyoto-Osaka-Kobe) offers a multiculturalenvironment with China-towns, Korea-towns, and a huge range ofcultural and entertainment events.

Kyoto

Tokyo

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Messages From Our Students and Alumni
CURRENT STUDENTS
HLAING WIN

BALAYIYAKA GEORGE SELESTINECHINCHOLKAR KRITIKA

NATHANIEL OLIVER

Myanmar

Tanzania

India

Liechtenstein

A few years ago, I dreamed of joining aprestigious MBA program in a stunningcity, and not difficult, the more I learned
about it, the more I admired it. Its
incredible diversity, the strong alumni
network, experienced faculty, andimpressive ROI convinced me that this is
the ideal place to not only reach mypotential but also acquire the tools toreach my ambitions. Two weeks into my
MBA journey, it has been a challenging yet
dynamic experience, but I’m thrilled by the
rewards and excitement that lie ahead.
DBS offers me more than just classroom
learning; its diverse peers and experienced
faculty provide valuable insights andnetworking opportunities, on and off campus. Therefore, I am
confident that the combination of DBS’s impressive curriculum,
distinguished faculty, and diverse classmates will equip me with theskills, knowledge, and perspectives to excel as a responsible businessleader in a rapidly changing world.

I embarked on my Doshisha Business
School (DBS) journey driven by a dual
passion for KAIZEN culture and Responsible
Business Practices. As a professional at theConfederation of Tanzania Industries (CTI),
while implementing the Green BusinessTransition Projects, I witnessed the impact ofJapanese KAIZEN in few manufacturingthat implement it. DBS's reputation for
academic excellence, rich culture, andcommitment to Green Business coursesaligned perfectly with my goals. Joining
this prestigious institution represented
not only a pursuit of academic growth
but also a deepening of the KAIZEN
culture and Green Business expertise. My journey here at
Doshisha symbolizes a fusion of culture, continuous improvement,
and responsible leadership.

Fascinated with the language, I had always
wanted to visit Japan and Doshisha gave me
the opportunity to experience life in thebeautiful city of Kyoto. Studying abroad is quite
expensive and Doshisha provides its students
with many scholarship opportunities. It also has
a wonderful international student exchange
program which allowed me to go to the
University of Gothenburg. Studying abroadwhile already studying abroad was quite anexperience to say the least. The cities I saw, thefood I ate, the people I met and the stories weexchanged will forever be a treasured memory.
Being from a developing country, sustainability
was never a primary concern but my time in
Sweden and DBS has changed me for the
better. We also had really great faculty that customized the syllabus to hone
our knowledge and even got us to work with real businesses for class projects.
I even got the wonderful opportunity to intern at UCC which introduced me to
the Japanese work culture. I made invaluable memories and lasting
friendships in my MBA journey for which I will always be grateful to DBS.

GALHO CADORE MATEUS

SEWNATH SESHNIADRIANI AMANDA

BrazilSouth Africa

Indonesia

Finding Doshisha’s Global MBA was at thesame time a pleasant surprise and a relief. I
come from a cultural background, with a careerin entertainment, arts and communication,and I believed that I was lacking knowledge
about business and management to pursue
my professional objectives. However, I
continue to be deeply interested in cultural
topics, and before finding the Global MBA I
didn’t think it would be possible to unite mygoal and my passion in just one program. This
program provides fundamental management
and business classes and also the opportunity
to study in depth not only culture, but alsosustainability and green business, andbusiness in Asia, which functions completely
differently from the ones in Brazil and Latin
America. Another great advantage of the program is that it is really diverse.
We are almost 50 students, but we come from more than 40 different
countries. It’s incredible to experience so many distinct backgrounds andcultures. I believe this is a game changer for keeping an open mind andlearning, which are the main objectives in a graduate program.

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ALUMNI

Selecting Doshisha University for myacademic journey is a decision rooted in its
illustrious reputation, offering me a global
learning platform enriched by a diverse
student body that promises to expand myknowledge horizon. Opting to study inJapan, particularly in the culturally rich cityof Kyoto, is a conscious choice influenced
by the country's heritage and its pioneeringrole in technological advancements. My
professional background has exposed me
to diverse environments, and I am eager toharness this experience in pursuit of anMBA, further enhancing my professional
competencies. My goal is to leverage theuniqueopportunities
atDoshisha
University to prepare for a leadership role in my future career, making
a meaningful impact on a global scale.

KHO TAHLIA JAYNE LI YA

OLLET GABRIELA GUADALUPE

Australia

USA

Having spent the last seven years studying design
and working in the creative marketing industry, I
felt limited on how much I could really use mycareer to make a positive and lasting impact on
current society. Though many MBAs around theworld offer very practical skills and appeal to
many by the simple prestige of the qualification,
Doshisha University’s program specifically stoodout by the authentic desire to share knowledge
for the benefit of society and the environment
around us. In particular, the program's focus on
Creativity and Culture as well as Sustainability
and Green Business deeply resonated with me,
as I've long been captivated by how Japanesesociety seamlessly upholds its culture, traditions,and environment whilst simultaneously being at
the forefront of innovation. The faculty has truly
created a learning environment that cannot be found anywhere else in the world,
where students from around the globe are able to share their passions, ideas andexperiences to transform the world around us for the next generations. And on
top of that, studying in the cultural heart of Japan is an unbelievably powerfulcombination that is just unmissable. The enthusiasm that permeates thecampus is contagious, and I am endlessly eager to learn everything I can.

During the pandemic, I realized howinterconnected we are and how people
from different countries can share thesame experiences. Throughout my tenure
as a nurse, I wanted to be a pioneer in myfield and push the boundaries of what
nurses can achieve. Blending businessand healthcare is my goal and being in
Kyoto where innovations happen every
day, makes it the perfect choice forshaping my future career. At Doshisha I
believe I can grow to be a culturallycompetent leader in this new and exciting
field beside my diverse classmates.

Reflecting on my journey at Doshisha
Business School (DBS), it filled with gratitude
for the transformative experience. Choosing
DBS was a step toward excellence, global
perspectives, and sustainable businesspractices. My personal interest was inJapanese business, investment, and humanresources and I am glad that I got to learn
them. Furthermore, the smaller class sizes
helped me build strong connections with adiverse group of classmates, improving myskills to collaborate in teams with people
from many different backgrounds andcultures. Moreover, the calm and beautiful
atmosphere of Kyoto has provided me with aunique and inspiring environment for mystudies. As I embark on the next chapter of my career, I carry theinvaluable lessons, enduring friendships, and global perspective
instilled by DBS.

The 2-year Global MBA program at DBS
incorporated valuable classes that
perfectly added to my professional careerdevelopment. The selection of courses insustainability from green management
practices to an internship opportunity witha leading semiconductor company inparticular where I could directly apply myexperience and the tools learned into thereal world. In addition, the diversity andvast expertise of fellow students fromdifferent backgrounds truly enhanced mytime at DBS and making friendships thatoffer me a global platform for career
networking.

TABE ABANDA EYONG
Cameroon

My two years in DBS was an unforgettable
one filled with diverse academic and career
experiences. Firstly, I had an opportunity to
study with students from different countries,
culture and behavior especially during ourgroup work and assignments. I gained theskills to be able to harmonized the culturaldifferences and work with teams of great
minds from different countries without great
difficulties while increasing my professional
network. The spirit of team work is one thing I
gained that is helping me to ease integration
ability.
Secondly, these two courses Operation
Management and Business Analysis andValuation contributed greatly to my career as
an agricultural engineer enhancing capacity building within small businesspromoters in Cameroon. The practical knowledge from these two courses
increased my technical know-how on improving production operation andknowing the health of a business at a specific point in time. I am very
grateful for my time, skills developments and global network at DBS.

SARALINOV MUSA
Kyrgyzstan

As a proud graduate of Doshisha University’s
Global MBA program, I am profoundly gratefulfor the transformative experience it offered.
The program’s invaluable business courses
provided me with a comprehensive
understanding of global markets, strategy andleadership, equipping me with skills crucial for
success in today’s competitive world.
Moreover, the program’s diverse events
fostered a rich exchange of ideas, connecting
me with fellow students and industry leaders,enhancing my global network.
Beyond academics, the enchanting culture of
Kyoto City, with its deep-rooted traditions andserene beauty, served as constant source ofinspiration, reminding me of the importance ofbalance and mindfulness in business and life. Doshisha University’s long
heritage, dating back to 1875, instilled in me a sense of pride andresponsibility, urging me to uphold its values of integrity, innovation, andsocietal contribution. As a Global MBA graduate, I carry these teachings withgratitude, ready to make a positive impact on the world.
Doshisha Business School Global MBA

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Admissions Process
Doshisha Business School welcomes applications from motivated and ambitious persons – regardless of age, gender, or nationality – seeking
to explore the frontiers of business management and improve the well-being of our society. Our admissions process is designed to evaluate thewhole person and to establish a positive ‘fit’ between applicants and our MBA program.
As part of the application process each applicant can attend an Information Session, where general and specific requirements for acceptanceto Global Business and Management Studies can be discussed and in more detail with a Global Business and Management Studies professor.
Applicants who go on to submit a formal application must pass a Formal Interview, which can be completed via Zoom or in-person at Doshisha
Business School. Eligibility requirements and the application process are explained in detail in our admissions guide.
＊Below is a list of our previous application rounds. Please check the Doshisha Business School website for updated information related to 2025 admissions.

Admissions Schedule
Round

Application Deadline

Formal Interview Schedule

Admission Decisions

1

December 12, 2023

January 10, 11, or 12

Early February

2 *1

January 23, 2024

February 6, 7, or 8

Early to mid- March

3

April 2, 2024

April 16, 17, or 18

Mid- to late May

4

April 23, 2024

May 14, 15, or 16

Early June

5 *2

June 11, 2024

June 18, 19, or 20

Mid- July*1 Round 1, 2: Applicants for University Recommendation for Doshisha Undergraduate Students should submit the formal application before Round 1 or 2
deadline. Any application received after this deadline will not be considered for this recommendation scheme.
*2 Round 5: The round is only available for applicants who have Japanese nationality or who currently reside in Japan with valid visa for the entire
period between your application and enrollment. Please refer to the 2024 Admissions Guide for further details.

Tuition and Fees
The course fees for Global Business and Management Studies at Doshisha Business School for 2024 entry students are as follows.
*Tuition and Fees may be revised from 2025 onwards.

Tuition and Fees for 2024 Enrollment
Fees/Semester(Fees in Japanese Yen)

YEAR 1YEAR 2

FALL Semester

SPRING Semester

FALL Semester

SPRING Semester

Admission Fee

200,000 (*1)

-

-

-

Tuition257,500 (*2)

257,500

357,500

357,500

Facilities Fee

58,500 (*3)

58,50058,50058,500Total

1,664,000

Initial Registration fees: 200,000 (*1) + 257,500 (*2) +58,500 (*3) = 516,000 yen
Notes:
i. Students who obtained their undergraduate or graduate degrees at Doshisha University will be charged half of the admission fee, i.e. 100,000 yen.
ii. In the case a student is enrolled for more than 2 years, tuition will be 715,000 yen per year and the facilities fee will be 117,000 yen per year.

Scholarship Opportunities
In addition to other scholarship opportunities, we are pleased to offer Doshisha University Merit Scholarships for Self-Funded International
Students to all international students.* If financial aid is important to you, we advise you to apply early as some funding opportunities may not
be available later in the application period. Please refer to our scholarship webpage for the latest information.
*Some conditions may apply.

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Doshisha Business School Global MBA

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TEL:+81-75-251-4600
Kyoto Subway Imadegawa Station/
1 minute walk
Keihan Kyoto Line Demachiyanagi Station/
5 minutes walkE-mail ji-dbs@mail.doshisha.ac.jp
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