The M.A. in International Business and Development Studies emphasizes analytical skills to deal with a broad range of contemporary global business and development problems, with a strong focus on Japan and Asia. It seeks to provide students with an integrated understanding of business and development together with specialized training in one of these fields. Under globalization, business activities are increasingly worldwide in scope, requiring a deep understanding of conditions in both developed and developing countries as well as specialized managerial capability. International organizations, developing country governments, and businesses committed to sustainable development likewise need specialists capable of handling development issues from a business perspective. Graduate students plan their study in consultation with faculty members so as to acquire an integrated or specialized capability in business and/or development.
Degree Information | |
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Degree | Master's |
Type of Degree | Master of Arts in International Business and Development Studies |
Subject | - Social Sciences (Business, Economics, Law, etc.) |
Major | International Business and Development Studies |
Duration | 2 years |
Entry Date | April 1 (Spring Entry) / September 21 (Autumn Entry) |
Location | 7-1 Kioi-cho, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 102-8554, Japan |
Area | Kanto Region (Tokyo, etc.) |
Postgraduate Program Started | April 2006 (formerly the Graduate Program in Comparative Culture from 1979 to 2005) |
No. of Students | Please refer to the Sophia Factbook website https://piloti.sophia.ac.jp/eng/facts/ |
No. of Full and Part-Time Faculty Members | Please refer to the Sophia Factbook website https://piloti.sophia.ac.jp/eng/facts/ |
Tuition Fees | Please refer to the Tuition website https://www.sophia.ac.jp/eng/studentlife/tuitions/index.html |
Additional Information | |
Contact | https://www.sophia.ac.jp/eng/admissions/info_Intls/index.html |
Admission Information | |
Admission Capacity | Spring Semester: 15 students Autumn Semester: 15 students |
Application Type | Open to everyone |
Eligibility | https://www.sophia.ac.jp/eng/admissions/graduate_p/english_g2/gs.html |
Application Period | For details, see the Admissions Website https://www.sophia.ac.jp/eng/admissions/graduate_p/english_g2/gs.html |
Examination Type & Date | For details, see the Admissions Website https://www.sophia.ac.jp/eng/admissions/graduate_p/english_g2/gs.html |
Presence in Japan Required for Screening Process | https://www.sophia.ac.jp/eng/admissions/graduate_p/english_g2/gs.html |
Admission Fee | For details, see the Admissions Website https://www.sophia.ac.jp/eng/admissions/graduate_p/english_g2/gs.html |
As of July 12, 2023
University and program information, costs, dates, policies are subject to change; please confirm important facts with university admission personnel.