Waseda Business School4) The Specialized MBA program (in Japanese) is a two-year program which enables students to learn specialized skills in addition to gaining broad management

Waseda Business School(Graduate School of Commerce, Waseda University)

April and September 2013 Application Guide for

International MBA Program

TABLE OF CONTENTS

1. Outline - Waseda University Graduate School of Commerce・・・・・・・・・・・・ 1

2. Policy of the Waseda Business School (WBS) ・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・ 2

3. Introduction of the International MBA Program ・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・ 3

4. Introduction of Seminars ・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・ 4

5. Admission Information ・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・ 4

Rules of Admission Screening ・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・ 4

Applicant Qualifications ・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・ 5

Number of students to be admitted ・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・ 5

Screening Method ・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・ 5

Application Procedure ・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・ 6

Application Documents ・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・ 8

Schedules for Admission ・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・ 12

6. Admission procedures・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・ 12

7. Admission Fee/Tuition/Other Fees・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・ 13

8. Degree Requirements for the International MBA program・・・・・・・・・・・・・ 14

9. Financial Aid and Scholarships・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・ 15

10. Student Visa・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・ 17

11. Screening fee waiver program for applicants from specified countries・・・・・・・・ 18

12. List of Contacts for various tests・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・ 19

Documents listed below are not included in this application guide. Please download from WBS website.

[URL] http://www.waseda.jp/wbs/en/global/admission.html

o Application formo Introduction of Seminarso List of Courseso Address Label for Applicationo Instructions on Screening Fee Payment at Convenience Storeso Instructions on Screening Fee Payment by Credit Card, Union Pay, and Alipayo Application Form for Screening Fee Waivero Scholarship Prior to Matriculationo Agreement for Defraying Expenseso Access Map

Waseda Business SchoolInternational MBA program

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1. Outline - Waseda University Graduate School of Commerce

Waseda University’s Graduate Schools aim at the conduct of research and education on advanced and

specialized academic theory and applications, and contributions to the creation and development of culture

and the welfare of humankind through profound research and high quality education.

In accordance with the Waseda University’s Graduate School objectives, the Graduate School of

Commerce offers a master’s/doctoral program and an MBA program. The doctoral program is composed of

two terms: an initial two-year master’s program and a subsequent three-year doctoral program.

MASTER’S/DOCTORAL PROGRAM: MAJOR IN COMMERCE

The master’s program and the doctoral program constitute a 'Major in Commerce', which has three courses

(and seven seminars): (1) business management (management, marketing and international business, and

finance), (2) accounting (accounting), and (3) industry and economics (theory and quantitative analysis,

public policy, and history of economics). Although each course or subject is a strand through the two

programs, overall commerce research and education are also involved.

The doctoral program will develop researchers and professors who can conduct research activities

independently in their fields of specialization. These people will have the necessary advanced research

capability and rich scholarly knowledge required as a base for engagement in advanced specialized

occupations. Those who have been in the doctoral program for three years or more and have, after

undergoing the required research guidance, passed the doctoral dissertation screening and the final exam,

will receive a doctoral degree (commerce).

The master’s program will foster human resources capable of absorbing detailed, broad-perspective, deep

scholarly background in their specialized fields, and possessing the high level capability necessary for

research in a specialized field or an advanced expertise occupation. Those who have been in the master’s

program for one and half years or more, have earned 36 credits or more and have, after undergoing the

required research guidance, passed the master’s thesis screening and the final exam, will receive a master’s

degree (commerce).

MBA PROGRAMS: WASEDA BUSINESS SCHOOL

The Graduate School of Commerce’s Waseda Business School (WBS) offers five MBA programs so as to

serve various business-related needs. Students who enroll in the MBA program for one or two years and

have earned relevant credits will receive an MBA degree from Waseda University.

1) The International MBA Program (in English or Japanese) is a full-time two-year program of study

through which students develop their business management and leadership skills to prepare for careers

in a global era.

2) The One-year MBA program (in Japanese) provides students with intensive studies of general

management by attending daytime classes over a 12 month period.

3) The Evening MBA program (in Japanese) is a two-year program which enables students to acquire

general management skills by attending evening and Saturday classes.

4) The Specialized MBA program (in Japanese) is a two-year program which enables students to learn

specialized skills in addition to gaining broad management knowledge by attending evening and

Saturday classes.

5) The Waseda-Nanyang Double MBA program (in English) is a one-year intensive program of study

conducted in Singapore and Japan. It enables students to gain business and technology management

expertise while building networks in two of the largest economies in Asia.


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2. Policy of the Waseda Business School (WBS)

Policy regarding the granting of degrees (Diploma policy)

Waseda University, with its unique integrated nature, systematic curriculum, and university-wide

educational and student life environment, is developing various exchanges involving learning, culture,

languages and values. These exchanges are aimed at the cultivation of human resources who will

contribute to the global society through their own initiative.

Waseda Business School offers 5 MBA programs composed of curricula that help with the training of

future experts in various management fields including business leaders and business executives who will

operate in a global environment. All students who engage in academic study and research and meet

required standards will receive MBA degrees.

The details differ depending on program objectives and contents, but general standards are as follows:

1) Enrolling in school for a specified time period

2) Obtaining a specified number of credits in core/elective courses

3) Completing a thesis (a required paper) based on knowledge obtained in seminars or courses

4) Exceeding a minimum cumulative GPA.

Policy regarding curriculum organization and implementation (Curriculum policy)

WBS programs are designed in order to train future business leaders, business executives and

professionals in the management field operating in a global business environment.

Three points to be considered over all programs when organizing the curriculum are as follows:

1. Establishing requirements for core courses and elective courses, which are designed for individual

program’s purpose.

2. Providing courses and faculty members to integrate theories and practices.

3. Adopting teaching methods (such as case study method, lecture) which are the most appropriate for

the course objectives and course contents.

The following points are also considered for each program: In the International MBA program both

Japanese and English are considered as official academic languages. The courses are prepared in both

Japanese and English. A synergy-building interaction is expected between Japanese-speaking and non

Japanese-speaking students. The international students are encouraged to attend bilingual courses (in

which Japanese-speaking students and English-speaking students participate together), other-language

courses (language-learning courses and other courses conducted in another language), student exchange

program, interaction seminar, etc. The Waseda Business School aims to improve students' general

management skills in the one-year MBA program and evening MBA program. In the specialized MBA

program we take a specialized theme-based method of teaching in a subject area. The Waseda-Nanyang

Double MBA program is offered in both Singapore, the leading business hub in Asia, and in Tokyo.

Policy regarding enrollment (Admission policy)

With our education and research ideals towards ‘Academic Independence,’ Waseda University

welcomes a large number of students, from Japan and around the world, with strong foundation academic

ability, intellectual curiosity, and willingness to study with the enterprising spirit that is the core of the

school philosophy.

Especially in the Waseda Business School, a variety of programs is offered in response to students’

demands and aims to train future business leaders, business executives and experts who have in-depth

expertise in specific fields.


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Specifically, five different programs are provided -- the International MBA Program for full-time

students to become global business leaders, the One-year MBA Program and Evening MBA Program to

study general management skills, the Specialized MBA Program to acquire specialized management skills,

and the Waseda-Nanyang Double MBA Program, a one-year intensive program of study conducted in

Singapore and Japan. It enables students to gain business and technology management expertise while

building networks in two of the largest economies in Asia. Requirements for application vary for each

program because WBS programs have different characteristics.

3. Introduction of the International MBA Program

The international MBA program is an international full-time two-year program for students aiming to

become global business leaders. A good balance exists between courses conducted in Japanese and English.

Students will acquire communication skills to understand each other in a diverse society as well as

management skills. In addition, bilingual courses (joint courses for Japanese and English-speaking students)

and intensive courses held in Singapore are part of the program. Degrees can be conferred in either language

-- Japanese or English. The school year starts in April for those taking core courses conducted in Japanese.

For those taking core courses conducted in English, the school year starts in September. International

students are encouraged to take courses conducted in another language and/or language-learning courses.

Characteristics of the International MBA Program

1) Internationalized and Diversified Community:

The student's nationalities and age range are diverse as WBS is open widely to the world. Excellent

international students from all over the world have gathered at WBS since the International MBAs can

be pursued either in Japanese or in English.

2) Semester and intensive course systems:

The academic year is composed of: Spring semester (April-end of July), Spring Intensive Course

(August), Fall semester (End of September-January) and Fall Intensive Course (February). As each

subject is concluded within a semester, efficient schedule management becomes possible.

3) Small group education:

Seminar students are limited to seven or less per grade. The average student number for elective

courses is around 15.

4) Student exchange programs:

WBS has connections with 25 overseas business schools and offers international exchange programs.

With the WBS student exchange program, students can have an opportunity to study abroad at world

famous universities without postponing the graduation period. A credit transfer system is available.


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4. Introduction of Seminars

In the International MBA Program, upon admission, students will enroll in a seminar in order to acquire

strong problem-solving skills through lecture and research guidance. Under the professor's guidance,

students will gain the skills and methodology to execute their research. Through these activities, students are

expected to deepen their interests in their research and improve rational problem-solving techniques.

Seminars listed below are scheduled to be open in the 2013 academic year. For further details, please

confirm the website. [URL] http://www.waseda.jp/wbs/en/global/admission.html

Seminar Title Faculty in Charge

General Management and Business Strategy AIBA, Koji

Management Strategy and Industry Evolution ASABA, Shigeru

Organization and Information HIRANO, Masaaki

Entrepreneurship and Entrepreneurial Leadership HIGASHIDE, Hironori

Globalization and Business Leadership OHTAKI, Reiji

Organization Behavior TAKEUCHI, Norihiko

Global Marketing Innovation GROSSBERG, Kenneth Alan

Marketing Strategy NAGAI, Takeshi

Strategic Marketing and Management KIMURA, Tatsuya

Global Business Management HOHGI, Hideo

Management Science FUJITA, Seiichi

Managerial Economics MANO, Yoshiki

Corporate Value NISHIYAMA, Shigeru

Financial Strategies and Capital Markets HIBARA, Nobuhiko

Managing Technology and Innovation in Japanese Firms OSANAI, Atsushi

※List of seminars are subject to change

5. Admission Information

■ Rules of Admission Screening for the International MBA programWith the aim of accepting capable individuals not only from Japan but also from all over the world, the

Waseda Business School (WBS) screens all documents submitted by applicants. The WBS evaluates

applications based on such factors as educational background, academic record, work experience, social

activities, essay, recommendation letters (applicant evaluation forms), GMAT score, language proficiencies,

etc.

Students who wish to study WBS courses mainly in Japanese should refer to the website indicated below

(Only in Japanese). [URL] http://www.waseda.jp/wbs/global/admission.html


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■ Applicant Qualifications

Applicants must fulfill ONE of the following requirements. Work experience of three years is

recommended. (This is not a mandatory requirement for application since such experience will be

evaluated on an individual basis)

1. Those who have graduated or are scheduled to graduate from a university by the entrance period that

applicants wish to matriculate.

2. Those who have completed 16 years of standard school education outside of Japan or are scheduled

to complete such education by the entrance period that applicants wish to matriculate.

3. Those who have been recognized by the Graduate School Program as possessing academic

credentials superior to those of university graduates through an individual entrance requirements

screening process and are scheduled to reach 22 years of age by the entrance period that applicants

wish to matriculate.

4. Those designated by the Minister of Education, Culture, Sports, Science, and Technology.

Please refer to the following webpage for further details regarding Qualification No.4.

http://www.mext.go.jp/a_menu/koutou/shikaku/07111316/002.htm

http://www.mext.go.jp/b_menu/hakusho/nc/k19530207001/k19530207001.html

■ Number of Students to be Admitted

Language Date of Admission Admission Quota

International MBA

Program

Japanese April70 students/year

English September

■ Application Materials Examination - Screening Method

Admission selection will be based on application documents. All applicants are required to submit their

GMAT scores. The admission screening will be based on overall performance of GMAT score, educational

background, academic record, work experience, social activities, essay, recommendation letters (applicant

evaluation forms), language proficiency scores, etc. A high GMAT score does not necessarily guarantee

enrollment.

For some applicants, telephone interviews will be required. Candidates will be contacted individually by

the WBS Admissions Office.

The results for admission will be sent to individual applicants at the “Admission Announcement” dates.

Some applicants may receive a letter of conditional acceptance. The letter of conditional acceptance is NOT

a letter of official admittance. In order to be considered for official admittance, applicants are required to

meet the conditions listed in the letter. Once the conditions are satisfied, proof documents must be submitted

to the WBS Admissions Office by the due date (listed in the letter). Note that if applicants do not submit the

requested conditions by the due date listed in the letter, the admission will be delayed to the next academic

year. In this case, you must submit an entirely new application form and screening fees.


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■ Application Procedure

1) Schedules for Application

For April admission, applicants who will take courses mainly in Japanese will have three chances to

submit application documents, once in September (called the 1st round), in November (called the 2nd

round) and another is in January (called the 3rd round).

For September admission, applicants who take mainly courses in English will have five chances to

submit application documents. (See dates below)

All applications must be received by post-mail by the application deadline dates stated below.

Please mail the application documents to the “WBS Admissions Office” before the application

deadline date of each round.

The result of the admission screening will be sent to each applicant by post-mail at the admission

announcement date. The WBS Admissions Office will issue letters of conditional acceptance only at the

specific application rounds described below.

Application Round Application Deadline Admission AnnouncementConditional

Acceptance

For April

2013

Admission

1st round Sept. 21 (Fri), 2012 Oct. 11 (Thu), 2012 No

2nd round Nov. 15 (Thu), 2012 Dec. 6 (Thu), 2012 No

3rd round Jan. 10 (Thu), 2013 Feb. 7 (Thu), 2013 No

For

September

2013

Admission

1st round Sept. 21 (Fri), 2012 Oct. 11 (Thu), 2012 Yes

2nd round Nov. 15 (Thu), 2012 Dec. 6 (Thu), 2012 Yes

3rd round Jan. 10 (Thu), 2013 Feb. 7 (Thu), 2013 Yes

4th round Apr. 12 (Fri), 2013 May 16 (Thu), 2013 No

5th round May 28 (Tue), 2013 Jun. 20 (Thu), 2013 No

2) Instructions for sending application documents

(For residents of Japan)

Enclose the required application documents in an envelope (square-sized #2 type) and paste the

designated address label for application on the recipient address side. Applications must be sent to the

WBS Admissions Office stated below by registered mail (簡易書留郵便).

*The address label for application can be downloaded from the WBS website.


(For residents of countries other than Japan)

Please send the required application documents to the WBS Admissions Office stated below by

registered mail such as EMS.

Address:

Waseda Business School Admissions Office

3rd Floor, Bldg.11, Waseda University Waseda Campus,

1- 6 - 1 Nishi-Waseda, Shinjuku-ku Tokyo 169-8050 Japan

Tel: +81-(0)3 -5286 -8719


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3) Application Material Examination Fee (Screening Fee)

For Waseda University students under MEXT Scholarship, “Application Material Examination Fee

(Screening Fee)” may be exempted. Please consult with the WBS Admissions Office

([email protected]) in advance.

For applicants who apply from some countries (which are listed on Page 17), you may apply for the

screening fee waiver program. Please refer to Page 17.

A. For those who live outside of Japan

Please follow the directions below and pay the “Application Material Examination Fee (Screening Fee)”

by Credit Card, Union Pay, or Alipay. Make sure that payment of screening fee must be completed before

application. Individuals who have not paid the fee will not be eligible to apply.

A screening fee of 5,000 yen will be required.

Screening fee payment deadline by Credit Card, Union Pay, or Alipay are stated below:

Start of payment process: August 21 (Tue), 2012

Deadline for payment process: May 28 (Tue), 2013

On the last date of the payment period, please complete transaction by 11:00PM Japan Time.

For the detail, please refer to the following link and follow the instructions.


→”Method for payment of the screening fee by Credit Card for Overseas Applicants”

Please select following Category

First Category Waseda Business School / Graduate School of Commerce

Second Category “April 2013 Admission” or “September 2013 Admission”

Third Category MBA Program

Forth Category International MBA AO entry (For Overseas Application)

B. For those who live in Japan

A screening fee of 35,000 yen will be required. Please make sure that the payment is made before

application. Individuals who have not paid the fee will not be eligible to apply.

Screening fee payment deadline at convenience stores are stated below:

Start of payment process: August 21 (Tue), 2012

Deadline for payment process: May 28 (Tue), 2013

Please refer to the following link and follow the instructions for convenience store payment.


→”Method for payment of the screening fee at convenience store in Japan”

For payment of the screening fee at a convenience store, please access the e-shiharai.net website

(https://e-shiharai.net/) from a personal computer or a mobile phone. You must first complete all the

required procedures before you are allowed to pay at any convenience stores. After payment you will

receive a screening fee receipt, which you must cut and paste onto the indicated column on

Application Form 1-5 and send along with the rest of the application documents.

Payment is available 24 hours a day regardless of day, but will only be accepted from 10:00am on the

starting day until 23:00 on the final day (through e-shiharai.net) and 23:30 for convenience store

payment.

In case you ask someone else to pay the screening fees at the convenience store, you must ask him/her

to process the payment in the applicant's name.

If you cannot pay at a convenience store, please contact the WBS Admissions office

([email protected]) in advance.


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4) Notes Concerning Application

As a general rule, screening fees and all application documents are nonrefundable. However, a full

screening fee will be returned if you fall into one of the following categories:

1--You have paid the screening fee but have not submitted any application documents.

2--You have either failed to meet the Applicant Qualifications or submitted documents after the

application deadline.

In case you are contacted by the WBS Admissions office, please follow their instructions without

delay.

WBS reserves the right to cancel your enrollment or offer of admission for false information provided

by the applicant. In such a case, none of the paid fees (screening, admission, tuition and other fees)

will be refunded and no documents (application and registration documents) will be returned.

Change of your address must be reported to the WBS Admissions Office ([email protected])

immediately.

■ Application Documents

(IMPORTANT)

Application forms must be completed by the applicants.

Application documents must be written in Japanese if you are applying for the April admission

(mainly conducted in Japanese) and in English if you are applying for the September admission

(mainly conducted in English).

Please fill out the documents in Black ink or pen.

Applicant evaluation forms and all required certifications may be submitted in either Japanese or

English. For any other language, a certified translation (Japanese or English) must be attached to the

original copy.

Documents will not be returned once submitted. Only original certificates that cannot be reissued

may be returned only when a “Request Form for Submitted Documents Return” is submitted at the

time of application along with a photocopy of each certificate. Re-issuable documents such as

TOEFL and TOEIC score reports will not be returned regardless of request.

If any falsification is found in the documents presented for application, admission may be revoked.

The admission period, language and program cannot be changed once applied.

1. Application form (designated form)

Application form [Form 1-1 ~ Form 1-5]

o Written language must be Japanese if you are applying for the April admission and English if you

are applying for the September admission.

o [Form 1-1] Paste a color photo of yourself in the specified area. The photo should be 4cm×3cm

without frame, and must be taken within 3 months prior to the application. Photos taken before

change in appearance (glasses, hairstyle, etc) are not acceptable. Three extra copies of the same

picture will be required for admission procedures. Write your name on the back of the photo and

paste it to the application form.

o [Form 1-2] If additional space is required for your educational background and work experience,

please attach a separate sheet.

o [Form 1-4] Please attach a photocopy of each license/certification you cite as proof of records

o [Form 1-5] If you are paying your screening fee at the convenience store, make sure to affix the

certificate of receipt in the specified area.

o If you are paying your screening fee by the Credit card, make sure to enclose the printed “Result”

page in an application envelope with other necessary application documents.

*Do not have to cut and paste to [Form 1-5].


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o Staple the upper left corner of all forms in order with [Form 1-1] coming on top and [Form 1-5] on

bottom.

Essay [Form 2-1] ~ [Form 2-6]

o Follow the instructions on [Form 2-1] and create 5 essays. Written language must be Japanese if you

are applying for the April admission and English if you are applying for the September admission.

o Staple the upper left corner of all forms in order with [Form 2-1] coming on top and [Form 2-6] on

bottom.

Applicant Evaluation Form [Form 3]

o Two applicant evaluation forms must be prepared. You must ask two different evaluators

(recommenders) to fill in the applicant evaluation forms.

o Two evaluators are university professors who have supervised the work of the applicant, or superiors

at the applicant’s current institution or company, or other appropriate parties. The evaluation form

must be enclosed in an unopened envelope. The WBS does not require a specific envelope size. Note

the directions listed below.

① Applicant forwards the designated form (and envelope) to the evaluator.

② The evaluator must enclose the form in the envelope, seal it, sign across the seal, and return

it to the applicant.

③ Applicant submits the evaluation forms to the WBS Admissions Office with the envelope

unopened.

WBS Survey (Questionnaire Form) [Form 4]

o Please take a few minutes to fill in a questionnaire form for the WBS marketing analysis purposes

(such as activities for recruiting students). The answers will not affect admission decisions in any

way.

Letter of Consent from Employer [Form 5]

o Submit only when you are being dispatched to the WBS by a specific employer.

Application form for Scholarships prior to Matriculation [Form 6]

o Submit only if you wish to have scholarship.

*For “Ting Hsin International Group, Tinghyi Holding Corporation Scholarship”, please refer to the

International Admissions Office website.

[URL] http://www.waseda-iao.jp/waseda/j/admission/4/04a/4-1-2.html

*For “Ting Hsin International Group, Tinghyi Holding Corporation Scholarship” form, please refer

to the following URL.


Request Form for Submitted Documents Return [Form 7]

o Submit only when you are requesting the WBS to return original copies of certificates that are not

re-issuable. Documents may not be returned without submission of this form.

2. Official College/University Certificate (Original Copy)

a) Certificate of (expected) graduation/degree

Not necessary to submit if the (expected) graduation date and the degree are stated in the transcript.

b) Official transcript of courses


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(NOTES)

Submit original copy written in Japanese or English.

If universities or governments cannot provide Japanese or English certificates, please attach a

translated copy certified by the embassy or relevant public officials.

Confirm that the date of admission and graduation are printed on a) or b).

Applicants who have transferred must submit transcripts of both the graduating school and previously

attended school.

For those whose name stated on the application form differs from that on the certificates, certified

documents proving the change of legal name (such as copy of family register) must be submitted.

Master's degree/professional degree holders are required to turn in certificates of both the

undergraduate school and the graduate school. Details on educational background must be provided in

the specified area of the [Form 1-2].

For those who have enrolled in Waseda University (including currently attending students) at any time,

certificate of enrollment must be submitted.

3. GMAT score report (refer to page 18)

Submission of original copy of the GMAT score is compulsory for all applicants. If GMAT scores are

mailed directly from a test center, only score reports received by the WBS Admissions Office will be

evaluated.

4. Proof of English Proficiency (refer to page 18)

For April admission applicants - Submission is optional, but will be an evaluation

factor.

For September admission applicants - Submission is compulsory, but not for applicants

whose native language is English or applicants who

have obtained a degree from an institute of higher

education (university or higher) using mainly

English.

Documents for submission: At least one of the following certified test score reports

① TOEFL（iBT, CBT, PBT）

② IELTS（Academic）

③ TOEIC

5. Proof of Japanese Proficiency (refer to page 18)

For April admission applicants - Submission is compulsory, but not for applicants

whose native language is Japanese or applicants who

have obtained a degree from an institute of higher

education (university or higher) using mainly

Japanese.

For September admission applicants - Submission is optional, but will be an evaluation

factor.

Documents for submission: Japanese Language Proficiency (JLPT) Level 1 or N1 score report


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6. Certification of Payment of Application Material Examination Fee (Screening Fee)

(refer to pages 7)

For international applicants making

payment by Credit Card, Union Pay, or

Alipay:

Enclose the printed “Result” page in an

application envelope with other necessary

application documents.

For domestic applicants making payment

at convenience stores:

Receipt of screening fees (paste on the specified

area on [Form 1-5])

THE FOLLOWING DOCUMENTS ARE REQUIRED BY ALL NON-JAPANESE APPLICANTS.

7. Statement of Fund Source [Form 8]

Those who have Japanese VISA of Permanent Resident, Long Term Resident, Spouse or Child of

Japanese Citizen, Spouse or Child of Permanent Resident don’t have to submit this statement.

Please indicate the source and amount of funding for studying at the WBS (usually 2 years). Scholarship

recipients must submit a scholarship award letter indicating amount and duration.

The estimation of total expenses including tuition and living costs in Tokyo will be approximately

6,000,000 yen for total expense of two years.

8. Photocopy of Resident Card (Front and Back side) or Certificate of Residence

All international applicants residing in Japan have to submit it. The certificate should be obtained at a

city/ward office. The certificate should state the Visa status and the duration of the permit.

9. Certificate of Eligibility

Applicants residing outside of Japan who wish to obtain a certificate of eligibility must enclose this

application. Refer to section on “Student Visa” (refer to page 16).

10. Photocopy of Passport

A photocopy of the page of photo in your passport must be submitted.


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■Schedule for Admission1. Schedule for Admission

Application RoundApplication

DeadlineAdmission

AnnouncementConditionalAcceptance

AdmissionProcedureDeadline

For April 2013

Admission

1st roundSept. 21 (Fri),

2012

Oct. 11 (Thu),

2012No

Nov. 9 (Fri),

2012

2nd roundNov. 15 (Thu),

2012

Dec. 6 (Thu),

2012No

Jan. 11 (Fri),

2013

3rd roundJan. 10 (Thu),

2013

Feb. 7 (Thu),

2013No

Mar. 8 (Fri),

2013

For September

2013 Admission

1st roundSept. 21 (Fri),

2012

Oct. 11 (Thu),

2012Yes

Nov. 9 (Fri),

2012

2nd roundNov. 15 (Thu),

2012

Dec. 6 (Thu),

2012Yes

Jan. 11 (Fri),

2013

3rd roundJan. 10 (Thu),

2013

Feb. 7 (Thu),

2013Yes

Mar. 8 (Fri),

2013

4th roundApr. 12 (Fri),

2013

May 16 (Thu),

2013No

Jun. 7 (Fri),

2013

5th roundMay 28 (Tue),

2013

Jun. 20 (Thu),

2013No

Jul. 5 (Fri),

2013

Once you receive a letter of acceptance, you must submit further necessary documents for admission along

with the admission fee, tuition and other fees by the admission procedure deadline date stated above.

2. Announcement for Results of the Admission Screening

Screening results will be sent via post-mail to all applicants on the “Admission Announcement” date.

Please contact the WBS Admissions Office ([email protected]) if you do not receive an admission

decision one week after the prescribed date. WBS will not respond to telephone and e-mail inquiries

concerning results. Successful applicants will be notified of admission procedures along with a letter of

acceptance. Only those who submit the relevant documents required for admission procedures and

transfer the tuition and other expenses by the deadline will be admitted. Change of admission period

or program will not be allowed.

Those who are granted conditional acceptance status will receive a letter of conditional acceptance on the

admission announcement date. For conditional acceptance, applicants must resubmit the required documents

by the due date which is stated in the letter of conditional acceptance. Note that if applicants do not submit

the requested conditions by the due date listed in the letter, the admission will be delayed to the next

academic year. In this case, you must submit an entirely new application form and screening fees.

6. Admission proceduresFor details concerning admission procedures, please refer to the Guidelines for Admission procedures

which will be enclosed with your acceptance letter. Only those who have submitted required documents

before the admission procedure deadline stated on page 12 and transferred admission fee, tuition and other

fees will be admitted.

[Required Documents]

(1) Prescribed forms

① Written Oath and Written Guarantee

This form must be filled in by the applicant and his/her guarantor.


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② Consent for the Treatment of Personal Data

This form must be filled in by the applicant and his/her guarantor.

③ Certificate of Residence

(2) Original Copy of "Certificate of Graduation" and "Transcript of Academic Records"

(only for applicants who had not yet graduated at the time they submitted the application documents)

(3) Three color photographs (4cm×3cm, borderless)

Photos should be identical to that attached to the application form.

(4) Copy of the Receipt of the bank transfer of tuition and fees.

(5) Other documents designated by the WBS

* For details concerning admission procedure documents refer to the Admission Procedure Guideline sent

with the acceptance letter.

7. Admission Fee, Tuition and other fees

Admission fee, tuition and other fees for 2013 International MBA Program are stated as follows:

*Those who have enrolled in the Waseda University as a regular student are eligible for exemption of

admission fees.

≪International MBA Program ≫ (Unit: JPY)

YearAcademic

Term

Admission

FeeTuition

Other Fees

TotalStudent Health Promotion

Mutual Aid Association Fee

1st Year

1st Semester(For Admission

procedures)200,000 855,000 1,500 1,056,500

2nd semester 855,000 1,500 856,500

Total 200,000 1,710,000 3,000 1,913,000

2nd Year

1st Semester 855,000 1,500 856,500

2nd Semester 855,000 1,500 856,500

Total 1,710,000 3,000 1,713,000

Total 3,626,000

(IMPORTANT)

The International MBA Program encourages students to take part in language learning courses and/or

WBS courses conducted in another language, but additional fees will be required for taking language

learning courses. Fees vary depending on course but the cost of eight credits (four courses) in English

learning is approximately 160,000 yen, while for Japanese learning classes it costs an additional 40,000

yen.

*English language courses are available in the Open Education Center. See website for details.

[URL] http://open-waseda.jp/g_school/syllabus/

*Japanese language courses are available in the Center for Japanese Language. See website for details.

[URL] http://www.waseda.jp/cjl/regist.html


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8. Degree Requirements for the International MBA program

Degree:

MBA (Master of Business Administration), Waseda University

Degree Requirements for the International MBA program: *Partially subject to change

A student must be enrolled in the school for more than two years and obtain at least 50 credits.

He/she must also enroll in seminar, research guidance and thesis. The MBA degree is awarded only to

those who successfully pass the thesis and meet the requirements for overall GPA.

WBS recommends students to take at least eight credits worth of other-language courses. These will

not be counted as credits for graduation requirements. Students mainly taking courses conducted in

Japanese are encouraged to take English learning courses in the Open Education Center. Students taking

courses conducted in English are encouraged to take Japanese learning courses available in the Center

for Japanese Language. The WBS also offers courses conducted in another language (English for April

admission students, Japanese for September admission students).

Unit: Credit

Typically, one course carries 2 credits

Research Guidance will be assigned at the second year

(★) The credits of research guidance will be given by pass or fail.

(◆) Students must earn at least six credits in specialized courses.

CoreCourse

SpecializedCourses

(◆)

OtherElectiveCourses

Courses inOther Schools

Specialized Research

TotalOther-language

courses(Recommended)

SeminarResearch

GuidanceThesis

18-22 16- 8 PASS (★) 4 50 8


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9. Financial Aid and Scholarships

The following is a list of the major scholarships offered at Waseda University. Regarding the international

students who hold or expect to hold "student visa", please refer to the AY2013 "International Students’

Handbook" or the following website: The Center of International Education, Waseda University

[URL] http://www.cie-waseda.jp/en/lifesupport/scholarships

For Japanese students (including those who have Japanese visa of permanent resident, long term resident,

spouse or child of Japanese citizen), please refer to the handbook, AY2013 Challenge Scholarship Guidelines

(available in Japanese only) or the Scholarship Affairs website ( http://www.waseda.jp/syogakukin/).

＜Scholarship Prior to Matriculation＞Selection is based on the admission screening results. Nominated applicant will be notified by post or email.An interview through the email or over the phone will be conducted.Types of

AwardsName of Scholarship Grants Eligibility

Campus

Award

Waseda University Partial

Tuition-Waiver Scholarship

50% reduction from one-year

tuition

・Privately-financed international students**Eligible for the Students who hold or expect tohold “Student visa” after Matriculation.・ Please turn-in the 【 Form 6 】 with otherapplication materials.

Waseda Business

School Scholarship

Annual grant of 500,000 JPY or

1,000,000JPY for one-year

・Applicants who apply for International MBA

・ Japanese students (including those who have

Japanese visa of permanent resident, long term

resident, spouse or child of Japanese citizen)

・ Please turn-in the 【 Form 6 】 with other

application materials.

Ting Hsin International

Group,Tinghyi

(Cayman Islands) Holding

Corporation Scholarship

(Details will be

announced)

* Full-tuition coverage

* 1,500,000 JPY yearly

allowance

・Privately-financed international students・Chinese Nationals (including Hong Kong, Taiwan

and Macau)・Applicants who live in China (including Hong

Kong, Taiwan and Macau) except for applicantswho will graduate from Waseda University・ Applicants who expect to graduate from

Universities in China (including Hong Kong,Taiwan and Macau) by September 2013

・For September 2013 admissions only.・ Be less than 29 years old at the time ofmatriculation・Please turn-in the 【Application form for thisscholarship】 with other application materials.

Asia Special

Scholarship

(A separate application

is not required.)

* Full-tuition coverage

* 200,000 JPY monthly

allowance

* 150,000 JPY settling-down

allowance upon arrival in Japan

・Privately-financed international students・Applicants from overseas (live outside Japan)・Be a national of an Asian country・ Be less than 35 years old at the time ofmatriculation・Have at least two years of full-time professionalexperienceacquired after a university degree・Be prepared to return to his/her native countryupon completionof studies and contribute to his/ her home country


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＜Scholarship After Matriculation＞Types of

AwardsName of Scholarship Grants Eligibility

JASSO

Japanese Student

Services Organization

(JASSO)

●Type 1 (Loan without interests)

50,000JPY or 88,000JPY/Month

●Type 2 (Loan with interests)

50,000JPY-150,000JPY/Month

* MBA students

* Japanese Students

*Students must return loans after

graduation.

JASSO Honors

Scholarship

65,000JPY/Month * Privately financed international students

Campus

Award

Waseda University’s

125th Anniversary

Scholarship

Annual grant of 350,000 JPY * MBA students

Azusa Ono Memorial Scholarship Annual grant of 300,000 JPY *Privately financed international students

*”International Students” refers to the students who hold or expect to hold "student visa".

** Japanese students including those who have Japanese visa of permanent resident and spouse or child of Japanese citizen.


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10. Student VisaIt is, in principle, necessary for international applicants to obtain a “Student Visa” after they have been

accepted at WBS, completed the prescribed registration procedures, and effectively made the decision to

begin their studies at WBS. Students must submit a valid passport and the Certificate of Eligibility to the

Japanese Embassy or Consulate in their home country in order to apply for a “Student Visa.” For such

applicants, the WBS will act as their proxy to obtain the Certificate of Eligibility from the Tokyo

Immigration Bureau of the Ministry of Justice. Students desiring to have the WBS as their proxy are

requested to submit a complete set of the following materials at the time of their application to the WBS in

order to complete the processing in time. The WBS will not act as proxy for the Certificate of Eligibility if

the designated materials are not submitted. In addition, please be aware that the Certificate of Eligibility

cannot be issued in cases where the application for the Certificate of Eligibility is done by proxy or where the

application for a student visa is conducted separately from the application for the Certificate of Eligibility to

our school. Please also note that in some cases, the Immigration Bureau may require additional materials.

<For applications who live outside of Japan>

Application Materials for the Certificate of Eligibility

[Note] Regarding the documents 1-5, please submit them along with other required documents by post. All documents

must be completed in Japanese or English. Otherwise, Japanese or English translations must accompany.

1. Application for the Certificate of Eligibility

Please download the application from http://www.immi-moj.go.jp/english/tetuduki/index.html

［Purpose of entry］ 8. Study

Please complete the following columns in Kanji (Chinese characters), if applicable.

1 Nationality 2 Name 5 Place of birth 8 Home town / city

2. Photograph

4cm length×3cm width (Must be taken within the last six months.) Attached to the application form.

Your full name must be written on the back.

3. Documents to prove that you can defray all the expenses (tuition, fees and living expenses) incurred

during your stay in Japan (normally 2 years)※Estimate Total Expenses: 6,000,000 yen (Including living costs)

※Please submit the bank account balance certificate of saving account or checking account.

(e.g. your bank account balance certificate, the bank account balance certificate of the sender of the

applicant’s funds, written proof of the receipt of a scholarship amount and duration).

4. Income Certificate for the past three years (yearly)

To prove how your bank account balance was created. (e.g. Income Certificate issued by employer, Tax

payment certificate with annual income, etc.)

5. Agreement for defraying expenses (filled in by the defrayer) (designated form)

・Must be written by the sender of the applicant’s funds.

・Must be accompanied by a Japanese or English translation if written in a third language. Should applicants

choose to support to meet the expenses while in Japan by self, this document is not required.

Visa Procedure（①→②→③→④→⑤→⑥）

Japanese Embassy/ Consulate

⑥Notification of Results/ Issuance of Visa ↓↑ ⑤Visa Application

Applicant

①Submission of Application/ Remittance of Tuition ↓↑ ④Certificate of Eligibility/ Certificate of Admission

Waseda Business School

②Application for Certificate of Eligibility ↓↑ ③Issuance of Certificate of Eligibility

Immigration Bureau, Ministry of Justice


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11. Screening fee waiver program for applicants from specified countries

1. Outline

Applicants who wish to be admitted into an undergraduate or graduate school of Waseda University are

eligible to apply for a screening fee waiver if they reside in one of the countries designated by Waseda

University AND hold nationality of one of those countries.

2. Eligibility

The following conditions must be fulfilled:

1) The applicant must reside in one of the countries classified as "Least Developed Countries" or "Other

Low Income Countries" in the list of ODA recipients as published by OECD/DAC AND hold

nationality of one of those countries (the applicant's country of residence and nationality do not

necessarily have to be identical).

＊For the list of eligible countries, refer to “Eligible Countries” below.

＊Applicants residing in Japan are not eligible.

2) Applicants with dual nationality are only eligible if both nationalities are included in the list of

eligible countries described in 1) above .

3. Procedures

When applying to an undergraduate or graduate school of Waseda University, please enclose the

following documents with the other application documents instead of the certificate of payment for the

screening fee (copy of the remittance form etc.). The application for the screening fee waiver program

must be made along with the application for admission. Applications made afterward will not be

accepted under any circumstances.

1) Application Form for Screening Fee Waiver

2) Copy of passport (including all details of the applicant)

*Applicants who apply for the screening fee waiver program are not required to pay the screening fee.

However, if payment was made before the application for the screening fee waiver program, the

screening fee will not be reimbursed.

*In the event that the applicant is found to be ineligible for the screening fee waiver program or have

made a false claim, the application for admission to Waseda University itself might be revoked

immediately.

[Eligible Countries]

Afghanistan, Angola, Bangladesh, Benin, Bhutan, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cambodia, Central African

Rep., Chad, Comoros, D.P.R. Korea, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Djibouti, Equatorial Guinea,

Eritrea, Ethiopia, Gambia, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Haiti, Kenya, Kiribati, Kyrgyz Rep., Laos, Lesotho,

Liberia, Madagascar, Malawi, Mali, Mauritania, Mozambique, Myanmar, Nepal, Niger, Rwanda, Samoa,

Sao Tome and Principe, Senegal, Sierra Leone, Solomon Islands, Somalia, South Sudan, Sudan,

Tajikistan, Tanzania, Timor-Leste, Togo, Tuvalu, Uganda, Vanuatu, Yemen, Zambia , Zimbabwe


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12. List of Contacts for Various Tests

Japanese Language Proficiency Test

◇ Japanese Language Proficiency Test

by Japan Educational Exchanges and Services/Japan Foundation

【Taking exam in Japan】

Tel. +81（- 0）3-5454-5577

【Taking exam outside Japan】

http://www.jlpt.jp/application/overseas_list.html

English Language Proficiency Test

◇ TOEFL : Test of English as a Foreign Language

by ETS: Education Testing Service

Institution code: 2463

【Taking exam in Japan】

・General Information

Council on International Educational Exchange (CIEE)

Tel. +81（- 0）3-5467-5489

http://www.cieej.or.jp/

・Registration

Prometric

Tel. +81（- 0）3-5541-4800

http://ac.prometric-jp.com/toefl/jp/online.html

【Taking exam outside Japan】

Tel. +1-609-771-7100 / +1-877-863-3546

http://www.ets.org/toefl/

◇ TOEIC : Test of English for International Communication

by The Institute for International Business Communication

Tel. +81（- 0）3-5521-6033

http://www.toeic.or.jp/toeic_en/

◇ IELTS : International English Language Testing System

by The British Council

Tel. +81（- 0）3-3235-8031

http://www.britishcouncil.org/japan.htm/

Other Examinations

◇ GMAT: Graduate Management Admission Test

by GMAC: Graduate Management Admission Council

Institution code: 0162

Tel. +1（- 800）-717-4628

http://www.mba.com/the-gmat


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Privacy Policy

We use personal information (address, name, date of birth, etc.) submitted at the time of application to

accurately and efficiently expedite the admission process. We may also use this information to contact

applicants, offer services or send information during and after their period of enrollment. We take necessary

and appropriate measure to prevent leakage and misuse of personal information. When we delegate part or

all of the above procedure to an agent, we oblige that agent by contract to manage the relevant information

appropriately.

Waseda Business SchoolAdmissions Office

3rd Floor, Bldg.11, Waseda University, Waseda Campus,

1- 6 - 1 Nishi-Waseda, Shinjuku-ku,

Tokyo 169 -8050 JAPAN

Tel: +81-(0)3 -5286 -8719 Fax: +81-(0)3 -5286-8720

E-mail: [email protected]

http://www.waseda.jp/wbs/