What does it mean when a school is accredited by Japans Ministry of Education? -

I m considering applying to the International University of Japan for my MBA. I m from the U.S. and would like to live/work in Japan. However, I want to make sure that if I ever leave the degree will hold-up elsewhere. It seems like a great program, created with Darthmouth s Tuck School of Business and is entirely in english. Thoughts?

The Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (MEXT) is one of the ministries of the Japanese Government. The education system in Japan is centralized and regulated by the government. Most U.S. universities will recognize a degree that is accredited by the MEXT. What this means is that if you were apply to a U.S. university for another degree, that university will most likely recognize a degree that is accredited by the MEXT. They will also most likely, accept transfer credits from an accredited university. Sounds like an interesting program especially since Dartmouth is such a prestigious school. What a great opportunity to learn about another country s business theories in their country yet in your native language. You ll also have a great opportunity to learn the Japanese language which will be a valuable tool to have when you start working in your field. Best wishes!