Im thinking about applying to the International University of Japan for an MBA, good idea? -

I want to work in Japan upon graduation, so I think this would be a great way to do that. Also the school seems to be very international, attracting students from all over the world and providing a curriculum with a global focus. The school seems comparable to Thunderbird or other internationally focused business schools. My biggest concern is if I ever leave Japan, will having an MBA from this school cause problems? It seems that if a school is accredited by certain groups, it doesn t matter. Example, London Business School. If I went there I know I wouldn t have a problem. Any information about the school, career opportunities, recognition, etc. would be helpful.

I am in Japan. But I have never heard or seen such quot; international, attracting students from all over the worldquot; schools in Japan. The web site or pamphlet can be elaborately made. Waseda and Keio Univs are ok. But other Univs which emphasize quot;internationalquot; atmosphere are a company (not traditional Univ). 98% of the population is Japanese. People don t speak English in their daily life. Most decent traditional Univs hold classess in Japanese. Some company gather foreign student and hold curriculum in English. But they don t care after student graduted. You better obtain MBA in your country.

You may be able to apply to the University of Japan and be accepted, but once your school visa is done, you must find a company to sponsor you for a work visa. This is not a simple process. Do you speak Japanese? Every company is going to want to know if you speak Japanese. If not, what good are you going to be for them? They can hire someone coming out of the same school as you who speaks Japanese and probably English as well. You should also realize that becoming a citizen of Japan is almost impossible. Japan wants to keep their country pure, and is not really willing to allow people from outside countries in to become citizens. If you have ever been to Japan you will notice that the majority of people who you see while traveling around are Japanese. Imagine that... There is one catch. If the country you are a legal citizen of is currently involved in a civil war, then you are able to move to Japan. That is why you see a lot of Western Europeans and North Africans there.