OpenFieldPh.D. in Business Administration and Strategic Global Management (KIMAP in Management)
English-taught doctoral program at Japan’s birthplace of business administration, focusing on multinational corporate strategy, behavioral finance, supply chain agility, and organizational sociology.
Application checklist & requirements
These requirements reflect published university guidelines available at the last review. Review official department guidelines before submission.
- Academic degree / Prerequisites
- Master of Science, MBA, or Master of Arts in Business, Economics, or related fields with top academic record (min 3.3/4.0 GPA)
- English language proficiency
- IELTS 7.0 or TOEFL iBT 90
- Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT)
- GMAT or GRE score strongly recommended
- Thesis / Research statement
- Master thesis synopsis, comprehensive doctoral research proposal (up to 5 pages), and academic CV
- Recommendation letters
- Two letters of recommendation from business professors
How much will it cost? How much funding is available?
- Financial support / stipend
- MEXT University Recommendation Scholarships (¥145,000/month stipend plus 100% tuition waiver) and Kobe University Doctoral Research Fellowships
- Application fee
- ¥30,000 application fee
- Tuition / joining costs
- ¥535,800 per year (waived for MEXT scholars)
Dates and verification
- Application deadline
- December 15, 2026 (April 2027 Intake) / June 1, 2027 (October Intake)
- Last source review
- 2026-10-16
Important verification note
Facts reflect official Kobe University - Rokkodai Main Campus documentation reviewed 2026-10-16. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.
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