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Mission
To train leaders who can contribute to the practical resolution of global problems facing people living in various countries and regions in the world, as well as organizations including governments, companies, and NGOs, and to extend public and social benefits globally.
In order to make this possible, IUJ offers a place to foster these leaders' professional knowledge and skills regarding politics, economics and management, and to help them achieve a deep understanding of and human respect for different cultures.
With these priorities as guiding principles, and the awareness of the immense value of training the complete individual, IUJ has a number of specific strengths:
- Training Global Leaders
IUJ, Japan's oldest graduate school, was founded in 1982, with the goal of preparing leaders who can contribute to the practical resolution of global problems facing the world.
- Courses offered in English
IUJ is Japan's oldest English-based graduate school, with 100% of its regular courses offered in English.
- Truly International Learning Environment
IUJ’s global environment continues after classes, particularly because almost all IUJ students live together on campus. Students establish lifelong friendships with each other. The human networks students build at IUJ have become assets that greatly benefit their careers after graduation.
- Global Human Network Building
IUJ’s global environment continues after classes, particularly because almost all IUJ students live together on campus. Students establish lifelong friendships with each other. The human networks students build at IUJ have become assets that greatly benefit their careers after graduation.
- Excellent Faculty Members
Almost all of IUJ's faculty earned their doctoral degrees (Ph.D.) at the best-known schools in the US and Europe.
- Practical Research Activities
IUJ provides practical research activities for all students through its close relationship with International Organizations such as the World Bank, multinational companies and regional bodies.
- Careful Career Support
IUJ provides excellent Career Counseling Services, giving students one-to-one career advice before they enroll and counseling and job search assistance during their time at IUJ. As a result, IUJ has a very high rate of employment for students within three months after graduation. CC&S also offers a full career support system provided by alumni who are active world-wide.
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| Education Programs |
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IUJ offers highly acclaimed graduate programs leading to Masters Degrees in several areas under two graduate schools: Graduate School of International Relations (GSIR) and Graduate School of International Management (GSIM)
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The Graduate School of International Relations (GSIR) which addresses global issues in the public sector, was established in 1982 to develop global leaders in the 21st century. Many excellent IUJ alumni have emerged from it. In September 2010, the Public Management and Policy Analysis Program will be launched. The GSIR now offers four two-year Master's Degree programs (see right). |
International Relations Program (IRP):
The International Relations Program is intended to educate effective global leaders in various fields of today's global society, with deep and multi-disciplinary understanding of politics, economy, and primary societal trends as well as cultural and historical backgrounds. |
International Peace Studies Program (IPSP):
The International Peace Studies Program takes on global issues such as armed conflicts and peace building, poverty reduction and development, destruction of the environment and sustainable development, gender discrimination, and all other issues related to "human security." |
International Development Program (IDP):
Toward a peaceful and environmentally-friendly, poverty-free international community, the International Development Program prepares professionals tackling development issues equipped with solid expertise, practical skills, and scientific theories. |
Public Management and Policy Analysis (PMPP):
The newly introduced Public Management and Policy Analysis Program is designed to meet the needs of good governance, which is required to implement, administer and evaluate policies in the areas of environmental management, health care, education, and national and regional development. |
The Graduate School of International Management (GSIM) which addresses global issues in the private sector, was started in 1988 as the first U.S. style business school (2-year MBA program) in Japan. In response to today's business needs, a one-year E-Business Management Program was added in 2001. The GSIM is ranked as a top business school in Asia. |
MBA Program:
The IUJ MBA offers multidisciplinary curricula encompassing all the important core courses including Finance, Marketing, Product Development, Management, IT, and Human Resources Management. |
E-Business Management Program (e-Biz):
The e-Business Management Program is a one-year Master's course that trains managers to add value through technology. Students can choose courses from flexible offerings including MBA classes. |
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