NUCB Business School

Name

NUCB Business School

Legal name

NUCB Business School (Nagoya University of Commerce and Business School)

Website

https://mba.nucba.ac.jp

Company type

Private

Founded year

1990

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

NUCB Business School is a private Japanese graduate business school operating campuses in Nagoya, Tokyo, and Osaka, offering weekend Executive MBA, MBA, and MSc programs to working professionals and corporate-sponsored students, anchored by case-method pedagogy.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Graduate Business Education

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Executive Education & Corporate Programs (Non-degree) (EDAHAHAN)

akta.pro secondary industry

Professional & Executive Short Courses (Non-Degree, International) (EDAIAIAH)

Keywords

• Graduate business education
• Executive MBA programs
• Case method teaching
• Corporate training programs
• Management education

Headquarters

HQ city

Nagoya

HQ country

Japan

HQ region

Asia

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Degree Program Tuition: Tuition fees for Executive MBA, MBA, MSc in Management, MSc in Business Analytics, MSc in Taxation & Accounting programs. Average cost approximately 3.5 million yen for domestic MBA programs. Payment structured by semester or annual installments.
2. Non-Degree Programs: Revenue from certificate programs (PreMBA), single-course enrollments (MBA単科), short-term programs (MBA Basics/Plus), and executive education programs.
3. Corporate Training: Corporate MBA programs and custom enterprise training for client companies. Specialized programs like Nikkei Business School collaboration.
4. Education Training Benefit Subsidy: Government subsidy program (最大128万円) under the Employment Insurance system that partially subsidizes tuition costs for eligible students, reducing effective net price for learners.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

NUCB Business School is a private graduate business school that offers degree programs including Executive MBA, MBA, MSc in Management, MSc in Business Analytics, and MSc in Taxation & Accounting, along with non-degree programs such as PreMBA, MBA Basics/Plus, and Corporate MBA. Instruction is delivered primarily via case method teaching across three campuses in Tokyo, Osaka, and Nagoya, with weekend scheduling for working professionals.

Product overview

NUCB Business School (Nagoya University of Commerce and Business School) offers a comprehensive portfolio of management education programs centered around its proprietary Case Method teaching methodology. The core offerings include Executive MBA, MBA, and MSc programs (in Management, Business Analytics, and Taxation & Accounting) delivered through weekend, weekday evening, and online formats across campuses in Tokyo, Osaka, and Nagoya. Supporting programs include PreMBA for online入门, MBA Basics/Plus for foundation studies, Corporate MBA for enterprise training, and various certificate and single-subject programs. The school also provides international programs including exchange and double-degree options with 100+ partner schools. A distinguishing feature is the Case Method Research Institute and Japan Case Center, which develop and distribute case materials. All programs maintain Triple Crown accreditation (AACSB, EQUIS, AMBA) making it the only Japanese business school with this distinction.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Global MBA: English-language MBA program with participants from 40+ countries, offering international management education
• Executive MBA
• MBA (JP/EN)
• MSc in Management
• MSc in Business Analytics
• MSc in Taxation & Accounting
• PreMBA
• Corporate MBA
• MBA Basics/Plus

Products and services

• Executive MBA Weekend-type MBA program targeting experienced professionals with 10+ years of work experience, focusing on company-wide strategy and executive leadership development.
• MBA (JP/EN)

Quantifiable outcome

• Average salary increase of 2 million yen within 3 years post-MBA for 70% of graduates receiving promotions
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers10 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Feature3 records

Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered core, minor and flagship.

• PIM (Partnership in International Management)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2022International network for unit exchange, double degrees, joint degrees, student/faculty exchange, and joint research. Founded in 1973 by HEC, NYU, and London Business School. NUCB Business School represents Japan as the sole Japanese member school.
• EFMD (European Foundation for Management Development)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGlobal accreditation body for business education with 800+ member schools across 80 countries. Operates EQUIS and EPAS accreditation programs. NUCB was the first Japanese business school to become a full member.
• EMBAC (Executive MBA Council)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational organization for EMBA programs with 330 programs from 39 countries. Only EMBA programs with international accreditation and long track records can join. NUCB is the only Japanese member.
• AAPBS (Association of Asia-Pacific Business Schools)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAssociation of Asia-Pacific business school leaders with 120 schools from 25 countries. Founded in 2001 by KAIST. NUCB is one of 8 Japanese member schools.
• GBSN (Global Business School Network)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerWorld Bank Group program (IFC) established 2003 to advance management education globally. Network of 100+ schools across 50+ countries. NUCB was first Japanese member in 2019.
• UN PRME (Principles for Responsible Management Education)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerUN-supported initiative (since 2007) promoting sustainability and social responsibility in management education. NUCB participates in self-assessment for social impact since 2011.
• Harvard Business SchoolflagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner3-7 day short-term overseas study abroad support program. Students can attend Harvard Business School for international exposure and case method learning.
• MIT Sloan School of ManagementflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerShort-term overseas study abroad partner school. Provides international business education experience for Japanese MBA students.
• IMD Business School (Switzerland)flagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerShort-term overseas study abroad partner school. Provides international executive education experience for Japanese MBA students.
• Kellogg School of ManagementflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerShort-term overseas study abroad partner school. Provides international business education for Japanese MBA students.
• 100+ International Partner Business SchoolscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerExchange student agreements with 100+ internationally accredited business schools worldwide. Tuition waived for exchange students. Study abroad scholarships available. Credits transferable to NUCB degree.
• 59 Countries, 174 Overseas Partner SchoolscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGlobal network of partner institutions for double degree programs, exchange programs, and international collaboration. Part of Global MBA international ecosystem.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves14 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• INSEAD: Global business school with campuses in Europe, Asia, and the Middle East. Competes for international MBA applicants in Asia and operates executive education programs targeting similar Japanese and Asian corporate clients.
• Darden School of Business (University of Virginia): Top U.S. business school and global leader in case-method pedagogy. NUCB's case-method approach and Japan Case Center draw directly from the Darden/HBS teaching tradition, making it a methodology peer.

Direct peers

• IMD Business School: Switzerland-based executive education and MBA provider with strong Asian corporate client base. NUCB has a formal short-term study abroad partnership and competes for executive education engagements.
• Waseda Business School: Major Japanese business school at Waseda University offering MBA and EMBA programs with strong corporate partnerships. Competes directly for Japanese working professionals and corporate-sponsored students.
• Keio Business School (KBS): Top-ranked Japanese business school at Keio University, offering full-time and part-time MBA programs with international accreditation. Closest academic peer in the Japanese graduate business education market.
• Hitotsubashi University ICS: Premier Japanese business school at Hitotsubashi University, focused on evening/weekend MBA for working professionals. Directly comparable in format, target audience, and Tokyo-based positioning.
• CEIBS (China Europe International Business School): Leading Asia-based business school with English-language MBA programs and Triple Crown-equivalent accreditation. Comparable in international focus, English-language delivery, and Asia-Pacific positioning.
• ESSEC Business School: France-based business school with Triple Crown accreditation and a significant Asian presence (ESSEC Asia-Pacific in Singapore). Comparable in international accreditations, case-method teaching, and multi-campus structure.
• GLOBIS Corporation: Japan's largest business education provider, operating GLOBIS MBA and corporate learning programs. Directly competes with NUCB for Japanese working professionals and corporate training contracts, with a more digital-native delivery model.

Regional players

• Macquarie Graduate School of Management (MGSM): Asia-Pacific business school with MBA programs targeting working professionals. Comparable in part-time/weekend format and Asia-Pacific positioning, though operating primarily in Australia rather than Japan.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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• Xx.com/mba_jp
• Facebookfacebook.com/MBA.JP

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Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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