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Musashino University

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Programs Class Commence
Department of Global Business April / September

Faculty of Global Studies, Department of Global Business
Department of Global Business

The Department of Global Business (GB) offers lectures all taught in English. Students learn about marketing, economics, finance, and other business topics. Learning from teaching staff with great experience in global companies, both Japanese and from other countries, international students from around the world think, speak, and discuss in English together with Japanese students, aiming to become international human resources who can play active roles in the business world. In addition, students can choose “AI Studies Expert Course” as their sub-major, they can learn about Data Science and programing skills to become a key-person in Society for the future.

Program Information
Subject - Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services
Duration 4 years
Degree Bachelor
Type of Degree Bachelor of Global Business
Major Business Economics, Management, Marketing in Global Business, Global Trading, Accounting and other Global business topics
Classes Commence April / September
Entrance Fee Admission Fee
180,000 yen
(International students will be exempt from payment of admission fees. )
Tuition Fees 1,154,000 yen
Other Expenses 16,600 yen
*In addition, students must pay the Personal Accident Insurance for Students pursuing Education and Research and incidental liability insurance when enrolling and in the 1st semester of each year.
Location Musashino University Ariake Campus
3-3-3 Ariake, Koto-ku, Tokyo, Japan, 135-8181
Area Kanto Region (Tokyo, etc.)
Program Started April, 2016
No. of Students 99 (As of May, 2023)
No. of Full and Part-Time Faculty Members
Additional Information <Department Features>
1. Learning business, cultural subjects in English
2. Practically learn Global Issues in Global Studies and Global Project
3. Make friends from many countries and regions-Study Abroad while studying in Japan

Career Opportunities
- Global corporations
- International trading firms
- Financial institutions
- Manufacturers
- Hospitality industry
- Global courier delivery services
- International organizations
- Start-ups
Connecting with the world and playing an active role on the global stage in a wide range of fields.
Application Type Open to non-Japanese students only
Admission Capacity Limited
Application Period 2024 September Semester: until April 2024
2025 April Semester: TBD (until December 2024 possibly )
*For Global Business from overseas Application only. Please refer to the Admission guidelines for Department of Global Business 2024 Entry (International Applicants) for further information.
https://www.musashino-u.ac.jp/en/downloads/
Examination Date Please refer to the Admission guidelines for Department of Global Business 2024 Entry (International Applicants) for further information.
https://www.musashino-u.ac.jp/en/downloads/
Results Announced Please refer to the Admission guidelines for Department of Global Business 2024 Entry (International Applicants) for further information.
https://www.musashino-u.ac.jp/en/downloads/
Enrollment Procedure Period - 2024 September semester: Until end of May, 2024
- 2025 April semester: TBD
The university will inform the successful applicants via email only.
Eligibility Applicants must meet all the following requirements (1) – (3)
(1) Applicants must have a nationality other than Japanese.
(2) Applicants must meet one of following requirements (a)–(e).

(a) Completed at least 12 years of formal education in Japan or overseas (including those who are expected to complete such education by March 2024 (for April semester) / August 2024 (for September semester) or those who have completed an equivalent level of formal education in less than 12 years by skipping one or more school years). However, that applicant must not be enrolled in a junior high school and/or high school under the Japanese education system for more than three years in total.
*Including applicants who have completed or are expected to complete 12 years of education at educational institutions accredited by international accrediting bodies (WASC, CIS, NEASC, or ACSI).
*Including applicants who have completed or are expected to complete a course of an international school designated as equivalent to a foreign upper secondary school in Japan by the MEXT.
*Including applicants who have completed or are expected to complete a designated course of 11 years in a foreign country by the MEXT.
(b) Passed an academic qualification test that is equivalent to having completed 12 years of formal education overseas and be at least 18 years old by March 31, 2024 (for April semester) / August 31,2024 (for September semester)
(c) Completed (or be expected to complete) a preparatory curriculum designated by the MEXT in the event of having completed a formal education of less than 12 years overseas.
(d) Obtained (or be expected to obtain) qualification for foreign university admission including the International Baccalaureate, the Abitur, the Baccalauréate, and GCEA levels.
(e) Have a certification that is academically equivalent to having graduated from high school and be at least 18 years old by March 31, 2024 (for April semester) / August 31, 2024 (for September semester).
*If you would like to apply for admission based on requirement (e), please contact the Musashino University Admissions Office (Tel:+81-3-5530-7300) at least one month in advance of the first day of the relevant application period.
(3) Applicants must be able to pay for their tuition fees and living expenses while studying at Musashino University.

Applicants also must meet one of the following criteria as well as above.
TOEFL iBT ® (61 or above), IELTS (Academic, 5.5 or above) or TOEIC ® (700 or above). *Only scores obtained on or after 1st August, 2021 are valid.
*TOEFL ITP ®, TOEIC IP ®, IELTS (General Training Module), and TOEFL iBT ® Home Edition are not accepted.
Application Process Please refer to the Admission guidelines for Department of Global Business 2024 Entry (International Applicants) for further information.
https://www.musashino-u.ac.jp/en/downloads/
Screening Process Online interview and application documents screen
Admission Fee Entrance Examination Fee:
35,000 yen
Contact Musashino University Admission Office
Addressee:3-3-3 Ariake, Koto-ku, Tokyo, Japan, 135-8181
Phone: +81-(0)3-5530-7300
Fax: 03-5530-3811
Email: hello_mu@musashino-u.ac.jp
URL: https://www.musashino-u.ac.jp/en/

As of March 29, 2024

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