国 際 大 学
International University of Japan
Brief Presentation for the
Info Sessions Hosted by
IUJ Alumni
About your Alumni Host
IUJ History and Intro
 Founded in 1982 by Japanese business/political leaders
 MA Program only at that time
 MBA added in 1989
 Development program added in 1995
 E-biz added in 2001
 Public Management program added in 2010
 Economics Program added in 2011
 1year MBA for corporate sponsored students (no scholarships
available) added in 2013
 1year MA in Public Policy Program (no scholarships available)
added in 2014
 Currently 9 different Masters programs, all taught in English
 NO undergraduate or PhD program at this time
Campus Quick Features
 Residential Campus
(Dorm facilities for 1st year, and 2nd
year for most - unique in Japan)
 ALL course work in English
 Chance to learn Business Japanese
Interaction with local community strong
 Foreigners are not “guests,” but enjoy
equal footing with host nation students
 Special services to help non-Japanese
speakers function smoothly
 Busy but fun campus life
Campus Quick Features
 Good Scholarship chances
Dedicated and available faculty, most
with PhDs from the US or UK
Very unique in Japan!
 One of the only in-house “Career
Counselor” at the Masters level in Japan
Now over 3,400 graduates from 114
countries
Held Guinness Book of World Record for
“Most Nationalities in a Sauna (50)”
90 minutes from Tokyo
About 10 min. from “URASA”
station by car
About 10 min. from “URASA”
station by car
Gorgeous Setting
Beautiful Area
Nature & Culture
 Colorful People
Infrastructure to support Studies
 Helpful Library open until
mid-night
 Wireless Lan campus wide
 24 hour computer
facilities
Dorm Life for convenience
• Single occupancy dorms on campus
– Guaranteed for 1st year (usually 2nd year too)
– Apartment options for 2nd year students
• 18 Married Student units on campus
– Selection by lottery
• Covered walkways to class
• Shared kitchens and lounges
IUJ’s Academics
A Graduate Education you Customize to meet your Professional Goals
MA in Public Management
MA in International
Relations
MA in International
Development
Graduate School of
International Relations
MA in International
Peace Studies
MA in Economics
MA in Public Policy*
(1yr)
Cross Registration
Graduate School of
International Management
Top Ranked MBA (2yr)
(1yr MBA)*
Masters of E-business
Management (1yr)
*Special conditions apply, no scholarships available
MA in
International Relations
or Peace Studies
Most flexible program(s)
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Regional studies with Asia-Pacific Focus (Islamic world included)
Political economy
Regional security issues
Environmental and poverty issues
Methods of conflict resolution and peace building which focus on
development strategies that lead to stability
– Role of International Organizations, Business and Governments play in
maintaining or creating peace
– Human Rights and Global Justice
– Heavy emphasis placed on the thesis
Career Preparation for roles in research institutions, journalism,
government, PhD track students, university professions, or business
with a focus on soft skills roles
MA in International
Development or Economics
Students apply to IDP and choose which track, “Development” or
“Economics” after the first term of study
• monetary and fiscal policies,
• international finance and trade,
• health care,
• environmental and natural resource management,
• energy policy, and sustainable development
• IMF work related skills development (Economics track)
• Emphasis placed on the thesis
Career preparation for: central banks, ministries of finance,
development agencies), UNDP, World Bank, and ADB: roles in
formulating development policies leading to improving the welfare of
the developing world.
MA in Public Management
• Public Administration and Management skills
• Understanding of
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Environmental damage,
public health,
e-governance,
education,
national and regional development,
welfare reform, and international security
management and economics
from a multi-disciplinary study approach
• Emphasis placed on the thesis
Career preparations for: state and local governments,
international institutions, NGOs, and public enterprises.
MA in Public Policy
(1 year)
• Develop fundamental knowledge and practical
skills in international relations, international
development or public management
– Focuses on employees of public institutions and
private enterprises
• 2 years minimum work experience
• Not eligible for scholarship support
• Return to place of employment (in principle)
– Course selection from other 3 MA programs
Top Ranked MBA
• Top 100 by Economics Ranking for eight years
– Only school in Japan, only one of a few in Asia
• focuses on "Leveraging Emerging Asia for Global Advantage."
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Finance,
Information Technology/Operations Management,
General Management,
Marketing
Strengths in Mobile industry
• Special lectures/projects from leading firms in Japan
Career Preparation for: Global leadership/management roles,
finance professionals, strategic marketing and new business
creation professionals.
– 1 year option for corporate sponsored employees with 5+ experience
Masters of E-business
Management (1 year)
• AIM: Create New Businesses for Small & Medium
Enterprises and foster “Change” through Technology
Innovation!
• Combines IT studies with
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marketing,
finance,
human resources management,
operations and project management
E-governance and e-business/management
Career preparation for entrepreneurs, marketing, egovernment, e-commerce, e-services, logistics, job-creation
roles under government or NGO organizations, and technology
skills for private enterprises, consulting firms, NGOs, or
government organizations.
Cross Registration
• Students customize their education
– Take courses offered by other degree programs as
elective credits
• EXAMPLE 1: MBA student takes Project Cycle Management
from IDP
• EXAMPLE 2: IRP student takes marketing from MBA
• Goal is to design a program you need for your
career goals by allowing choice from among all
the IUJ offerings!
– Unique among graduate schools world wide.
IUJ’s Academics
A Graduate Education you Customize to meet your Professional Goals
MA in Public Management
MA in International
Relations
MA in International
Development
Graduate School of
International Relations
MA in International
Peace Studies
MA in Economics
MA in Public Policy*
(1yr)
Cross Registration
Graduate School of
International Management
Top Ranked MBA (2yr)
(1yr MBA)*
Masters of E-business
Management (1yr)
*Special conditions apply, no scholarships available
Career Counseling & Services
Visa &
housing
Info
Workshop
Series
1-on-1
guidance
On-campus
Recruiting
Personal
Intros
Resources
Placement
Report and
Lists
CC&S
Interview
help
Resumes
&
Rirekisho
Alumni
Advice
Cover
Letters
Guests/
Alumni
Panels
www.iuj.ac.jp/career/
Where do IUJers find Employment?
IRP / IPSP
IDP / Econ.
PhDs, academics,
government, research,
university level teaching,
journalism, diplomatic
circles, politics,
international
organizations, UN
various offices, general
business, peace keeping
missions, relief missions,
election monitoring, etc.
etc.
Governments, Central
Banks, Development
consulting, UN various
offices,
Finance/investment
banking, general banking,
government,
international
organizations mostly on
development issues, etc.
etc.
PMPP
Management roles in
governments, world
organizations, NGOs.
Policy analysis and decisionmaking roles in key nonbusiness sectors, etc.
MBA
Finance fields,
investment
banking, general
banking,
consulting (IT,
Management)
marketing, general
business, trade
relations, etc. etc.
Ebiz
IT Consulting, Business
management,
E-Government projects,
entrepreneurship,
web tech firms,
Mobile/iPhone industry,
E-business activities
across the industries.
Special Alumni-Student support
programs for career development,
general advice from a “Sempai”
Additional Attractions
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Very good Japanese language program.
Cultural activities, clubs and festivals
Festivals – in community and on campus
Career & Hobby Clubs
Community Action Team – volunteer program
Sports Clubs – Soccer, Badminton, more
Outdoor sports – jogging, tennis, cycling, skiing,
Field trips to cultural and business sites
Amazing global alumni network!
Scholarship Program
• Many Foundations and Institutions involved
– IUJ Scholarships (Sohei Nakayma Memorial Scholarship)
– Japanese Government (Mombukagakusho)
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• Requires applications 16 months ahead of program start
Goldman Sachs
AEON 1% Club
Asian Development Bank
World Bank
JICA/JDS programs (aimed at government employees in select
countries)
– Mitsubishi Yamamuro
– ETC. ETC.
• Indicate scholarship need at the time of application, and fill
out the required forms online
– Results notified at time of acceptance in most cases.
• For full list and eligibility see
http://www.iuj.ac.jp/admis/scholarship
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Application Deadlines
• GSIR (IDP, PMPP, IRP)
February 16, 2015
• GSIM (MBA, Ebiz)
February 19, March 26, 2015
• February application is highly recommended for those seeking
scholarships
Online application site: http://www.iuj.ac.jp/admis/online/
Use the Application One-Point-Advice, and application guidelines
for extra support (available on the Admissions site)
THANK YOU FOR COMING!
Message from Campus
“We hope to welcome you into the IUJ Family soon!”
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