Master of Business Administration in Small Enterprise and Regional Management

Focuses on family business succession, SME digital transformation, boutique manufacturing management (Monodukuri), and regional business clusters.

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Application checklist & requirements

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Academic degree / Prerequisites: Bachelor's degree from accredited institution.
English language proficiency: Japanese JLPT N2 or English B2.
Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT): Not required.
Thesis / Research statement: Transcripts, resume with work experience if applicable, and research plan.
Recommendation letters: Two letters of recommendation.

How much will it cost? How much funding is available?

Financial support / stipend: Kansai Small Business Association research grant support
Application fee: ¥30,000 JPY fee
Tuition / joining costs: ¥700,000 JPY annual tuition

Dates and verification

Application deadline: January 25, 2027
Last source review: 2026-10-15

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