New funding opportunities for 2010 entry
February 26, 2010
We are delighted to announce a range of new funding opportunities for 2010 entry.
For full details of these and other funding opportunities please see here.
IMPORTANT NOTE:
Applicants who wish to be considered for these generous funding opportunities MUST APPLY by MARCH 31st 2010. Early applications are therefore strongly encouraged.
Doshisha University gains membership of AACSB International –the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business
February 22, 2010
We are pleased to announce that Doshisha Business School has succeeded in becoming a member school of the international accreditation body, AACSB International – the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business.
This development serves to demonstrate our strong determination to be recognised as a world-class institution with faculty and staff dedicated to the continued improvement of the education we provide.
We very much look forward to working toward obtaining AACSB accreditation in the future.
300 Chinese Students visit DBS for MBA lectures 2010.02.02 - 03
February 21, 2010
Over the two day period, February 2-3, as part of the Short Study Abroad Programme for Chinese International Students hosted with the support of the China-Japan Cultural Exchange Centre, Waseda Business School and Doshisha Business School, Chinese students from all over China (Fudan University, Jilin University, Dalian University of Technology, Harbin University of Science and Technology [HUST] and the Northeast Normal University of China) attended lectures by professors from both the Global Studies Faculty and DBS.
Setsubun Event @Kindergarten 2010.02.02
February 21, 2010
Some of our students went to a kindergarten for the Setsubun event on February 2nd, 2010. They wore oni costumes and played with the children. After the Mame-maki (throwing beans), they had lunch with the children and talked about their hometowns, played some games, played the piano and so on. They had such a nice, special experience. A fun time was had by all!
Online Business Seminar
February 3, 2010
We have added the Interview with Professor Oliver Yau Hon Ming, Chair Professor of Marketing and Director of the Unit for Chinese Management Development Faculty of Business at the City University of Hong Kong (CityU) Kowloon, Hong Kong. " How the effects of " Guanxi " (friendship and mutual obligation) on business performance are comparable between the market econmy of Hong Kong and the transition economy of Mainland China. "
Interviewers: Hiroshige Hayashi
Online Business Seminar
January 28, 2010
We have added the Interview with Professor Bruce M. Belzowski, Associate Director Automotive Analysis Division, Transportation Research Institute (UMTRI) The University of Michigan, USA. "The Future of the North American Auto Industry: Gradual Recovery or Continued Recession."
Interviewers: Andrew Staples, Charlie Chen (Global MBA student),
Joey Zhou (Global MBA student)
Online Business Seminar
January 22, 2010
We have added the Interview with Professor Simon Deakin,
Senior Associate of Cambridge Judge Business School and Director of the Corporate Governance Programme at the Cambridge Centre for Business Research. "Hedge fund activism in Japan: lessons for corporate governance"
Interviewers: Andrew Staples, Mathew Ferguson (Global MBA student), Shekhar Anand (Global MBA student)
Greetings from the Dean
January 15, 2010
Dear Prospective candidates
I would like to thank you for your interest in our programme. Let me take this opportunity to introduce to you some key features of our MBA programme so that you can get a better understanding of the course and see whether it meets your needs and requirements.
1. Our mission is to educate young managers/executives willing to take the initiative in business and society as proactive leaders capable of making a contribution to the well-being of our society. We offer distinctively 'cosmopolitan values' that will enable you to thrive in the global arena.
2. A research-led curriculum based on faculty expertise in global comparative management, green business practices and sustainable development, and the management of technology.
3. A wide range of financial support including:
a) Doshisha scholarships equivalent to 30% of tuition fees for a number of international applicants.
b) A limited number of prestigious Japanese government scholarships which cover full tuition and living expenses.
c) Research assistantships amounting to 80,000 yen per month.
d) An introduction to part-time jobs for those who might require an additional source of income during their period of study.
4. Career development support utilizing internal specialist advisors and a network of external recruitment consultants including Wall Street Associates,
Business Paradigm and JAC Recruitment.
I hope that the above details will help you in making this key career decision and we are very much looking forward to maintaining contact with you. Thank you once again for your interest in the Global MBA at Doshisha Business School.
With warm regards,
Harukiyo Hasegawa
Dean, Global MBA