OpenFieldNagoya University of Commerce and Business - Nagoya Campus (NUCB)
NUCB Business School at the Nagoya Marunouchi Tower is Japan's first and only business school to hold triple international accreditation (AACSB, AMBA, and EQUIS), renowned for case-method executive business leadership.
Academic overview & excellence
Situated in the central business district of Nagoya (the engine of Japan's automotive and manufacturing exports), NUCB Business School is widely recognized as a premier global business institution in Asia. Ranked #1 in Japan by QS and the Financial Times, NUCB delivers 100% case-method instruction in English and Japanese. The 14-story Nagoya Marunouchi Campus features Harvard-style amphitheaters, trading rooms, and incubator suites for family business successors and multinational corporate executives.
Research admissions & criteria
Undergraduate degree admission requires a high school diploma, with international applicants submitting SAT/ACT scores or national exams, alongside proof of English proficiency (TOEFL iBT 80 or IELTS 6.0). The MBA and MSc programs require a recognized bachelor's degree, a minimum of 2 to 3 years of post-graduate professional work experience (for MBA), resume, official transcripts, essays, and an evaluative interview. GMAT or GRE scores are recommended.
Verified opportunities & funding programs (7)
Global MBA - Master of Business Administration (English Track, AACSB/AMBA/EQUIS)
Triple-accredited intensive executive MBA using 100% Harvard case study discussions, focusing on strategic innovation, Asian supply chain diplomacy, digital finance, and corporate sustainability.
Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA - 100% English Global Track)
Four-year international business degree accredited by AACSB, covering corporate finance, Japanese management philosophy (Monozukuri), global marketing, and enterprise fintech.
Master of Science in Management and Global Supply Chain Analytics
One-year specialized master's exploring automotive lean manufacturing logistics (Toyota Production System), supply chain machine learning, ERP systems, and ESG compliance.
MEXT Japanese Government Embassy & University Recommendation Fellowship
Prestigious Monbukagakusho fellowship supporting international executives and future ministers from emerging economies to complete the Global MBA at NUCB in Nagoya.
Toyota Group Automotive Supply Chain & Lean Operations Practicum
Twelve-week summer consulting internship conducting Kaizen process engineering audits, inventory buffer optimization, and EV supply chain risk modeling in Aichi prefecture.
Doctor of Business Administration (DBA - Executive Research Track)
Three-year executive terminal doctorate for senior managing directors, investigating family business longevity, multinational M&A integration, and cross-border corporate governance.
Executive Certificate in Monozukuri Management and Japanese Business Strategy
Two-week intensive executive certificate exploring the philosophy of Monozukuri craftsmanship, Just-In-Time (JIT) manufacturing, and long-term Japanese corporate stewardship.
Distinguished faculty & researchers (3)
Dr. Hiroyuki Kurimoto
President & Professor of Business Economics · Executive Board of Trustees
Dr. Hiroyuki Kurimoto is President & Professor of Business Economics in the Executive Board of Trustees at Nagoya University of Commerce and Business - Nagoya Campus (NUCB), conducting advanced research in Business School Accreditation, Case Method Pedagogy, Asian Economic Integration.
Prof. Furen Lin
Dean of NUCB Business School & Professor of Strategic Management · Graduate School of Management
Prof. Furen Lin is Dean of NUCB Business School & Professor of Strategic Management in the Graduate School of Management at Nagoya University of Commerce and Business - Nagoya Campus (NUCB), conducting advanced research in Strategic Management, Supply Chain Innovation, Technology Commercialization.
Prof. Dr. Jiro Usugami
Professor of Organizational Behavior & Human Resource Strategy · Department of Organizational Leadership
Prof. Dr. Jiro Usugami is Professor of Organizational Behavior & Human Resource Strategy in the Department of Organizational Leadership at Nagoya University of Commerce and Business - Nagoya Campus (NUCB), conducting advanced research in Japanese Management Systems, Cross-Cultural Leadership, Organizational Longevity.
Editorial & verification standards
Institution profile and program records reflect official documentation verified on 2026-10-15. OpenField is an independent student academic resource and is not formally affiliated with Nagoya University of Commerce and Business - Nagoya Campus (NUCB).