WASEDA Business School (Graduate School of Commerce, Waseda University) September 2015 Application Guide for International MBA Program ・Application with GMAT or GRE ・Application for Family Business Successors ・Campus Special Admission TABLE OF CONTENTS 1. Outline - Waseda University Graduate School of Commerce・・・・・・・・・・・・・ 1 2. Policy of the Waseda Business School (WBS) 2 3. Introduction of the International MBA Program ・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・ 4. Introduction of Seminars 5. Admission Information ・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・ 4 ・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・ 3 ・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・ 4 Rules of Admission Screen for International MBA Program・・・・・・・・・・・・ 4 Applicant Qualifications ・・・ ・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・ 5 Number of students to be admit Screening Method ・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・ Application Procedure ・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・ 7 Application Documents ・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・ 10 Schedules for Admission ・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・ 15 ・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・ 6 6 6. Admission procedures・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・ 16 7. Admission Fee/Tuition/Other Fees・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・ 17 8. Degree Requirements for the International MBA program・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・18 9. Financial Aid and Scholarships・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・ 19 10. Student Visa・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・ 20 11. List of Contacts for various tests・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・ 21 12. Screening fee waiver program for applicants from specified countries・・・・・・・・・・ 22 Convenience Store Easy-Pay System for Entrance Exam Fees・・・・・・・・・・・・・ 23 Examination Fee Payment by Credit Card, Union Pay, and Alipay・・・・・・・・・・・ 24 Please apply by following the step below <WASEDA Business School Online Application System> 1) Please acquire User ID and Login to URL below https://application.wasedamba.jp 2) Enter the information through Online Application System 3) Print out PDF file and apply with other necessary documents by Postal Mail *Please see Page 10 to prepare for application documents. 1. Outline - Waseda University Graduate School of Commerce Waseda University’s Graduate Schools aim at the conduct of research and education on advanced and specialized academic theory and applications, and contributions to the creation and development of culture and the welfare of humankind through profound research and high quality education. In accordance with the Waseda University’s Graduate School objectives, the Graduate School of Commerce offers a master’s/doctoral program and an MBA program. The doctoral program is composed of two terms: an initial two-year master’s program and a subsequent three-year doctoral program. MASTER’S/DOCTORAL PROGRAM: MAJOR IN COMMERCE The master’s program and the doctoral program constitute a 'Major in Commerce', which has three courses (and seven seminars): (1) business management (management, marketing and international business, and finance), (2) accounting (accounting), and (3) industry and economics (theory and quantitative analysis, public policy, and history of economics). Although each course or subject is a strand through the two programs, overall commerce research and education are also involved. The doctoral program will develop researchers and professors who can conduct research activities independently in their fields of specialization. These people will have the necessary advanced research capability and rich scholarly knowledge required as a base for engagement in advanced specialized occupations. Those who have been in the doctoral program for three years or more and have, after undergoing the required research guidance, passed the doctoral dissertation screening and the final exam, will receive a doctoral degree (commerce). The master’s program will foster human resources capable of absorbing detailed, broad-perspective, deep scholarly background in their specialized fields, and possessing the high level capability necessary for research in a specialized field or an advanced expertise occupation. Those who have been in the master’s program for one and half years or more, have earned 36 credits or more and have, after undergoing the required research guidance, passed the master’s thesis screening and the final exam, will receive a master’s degree (commerce). MBA PROGRAMS: WASEDA BUSINESS SCHOOL The Graduate School of Commerce’s Waseda Business School (WBS) offers five MBA programs so as to serve various business-related needs. Students who enroll in the MBA program for one or two years and have earned relevant credits will receive an MBA degree from Waseda University. 1) The International MBA Program (in English or Japanese) is a full-time two-year program of study through which students develop their business management and leadership skills to prepare for careers in a global era. 2) The One-year MBA program (in Japanese) provides students with intensive studies of general management by attending daytime classes over a 12 month period. 3) The Evening MBA program (in Japanese) is a two-year program which enables students to acquire general management skills by attending evening and Saturday classes. 4) The Specialized MBA program (in Japanese) is a two-year program which enables students to learn specialized skills in addition to gaining broad management knowledge by attending evening and Saturday classes. 5) The Waseda-Nanyang Double MBA program (in English) is a 14-month intensive program of study conducted in Singapore and Japan. It enables students to gain business and technology management expertise while building networks in two of the largest economies in Asia. 1 2. Policy of the Waseda Business School (WBS) Policy regarding the granting of degrees (Diploma policy) Waseda University, with its unique integrated nature, systematic curriculum, and university-wide educational and student life environment, is developing various exchanges involving learning, culture, languages and values. These exchanges are aimed at the cultivation of human resources who will contribute to the global society through their own initiative. Waseda Business School offers 5 MBA programs composed of curricula that help with the training of future experts in various management fields including business leaders and business executives who will operate in a global environment. All students who engage in academic study and research and meet required standards will receive MBA degrees. The details differ depending on program objectives and contents, but general standards are as follows: 1) Enrolling in school for a specified time period 2) Obtaining a specified number of credits in core/elective courses 3) Completing a thesis (a required paper) based on knowledge obtained in seminars or courses 4) Exceeding a minimum cumulative GPA. Policy regarding curriculum organization and implementation (Curriculum policy) WBS programs are designed in order to train future business leaders, business executives and professionals in the management field operating in a global business environment. Three points to be considered over all programs when organizing the curriculum are as follows: 1. Establishing requirements for core courses and elective courses, which are designed for individual program’s purpose. 2. Providing courses and faculty members to integrate theories and practices. 3. Adopting teaching methods (such as case study method, lecture) which are the most appropriate for the course objectives and course contents. The following points are also considered for each program: In the International MBA program both Japanese and English are considered as official academic languages. The courses are prepared in both Japanese and English. A synergy-building interaction is expected between Japanese-speaking and non Japanese-speaking students. The international students are encouraged to attend bilingual courses (in which Japanese-speaking students and English-speaking students participate together), other-language courses (language-learning courses and other courses conducted in another language), student exchange program, interaction seminar, etc. The Waseda Business School aims to improve students' general management skills in the one-year MBA program and evening MBA program. In the specialized MBA program we take a specialized theme-based method of teaching in a subject area. The Waseda-Nanyang Double MBA program is offered in both Singapore, the leading business hub in Asia, and in Tokyo. Policy regarding enrollment (Admission policy) With our education and research ideals towards ‘Academic Independence,’ Waseda University welcomes a large number of students, from Japan and around the world, with strong foundation academic ability, intellectual curiosity, and willingness to study with the enterprising spirit that is the core of the school philosophy. Especially in the Waseda Business School, a variety of programs is offered in response to students’ demands and aims to train future business leaders, business executives and experts who have in-depth expertise in specific fields. Specifically, five different programs are provided -- the International MBA Program for full-time students to become global business leaders, the One-year MBA Program and Evening MBA Program to study general 2 management skills, the Specialized MBA Program to acquire specialized management skills, and the Waseda-Nanyang Double MBA Program, a one-year intensive program of study conducted in Singapore and Japan. It enables students to gain business and technology management expertise while building networks in two of the largest economies in Asia. Requirements for application vary for each program because WBS programs have different characteristics. 3. Introduction of the International MBA Program The international MBA program is an international full-time two-year program for students aiming to become global business leaders. A good balance exists between courses conducted in Japanese and English. Students will acquire communication skills to understand each other in a diverse society as well as management skills. In addition, bilingual courses (joint courses for Japanese and English-speaking students) and intensive courses held in Singapore are part of the program. Degrees can be conferred in either language -- Japanese or English. The school year starts in April for those taking core courses conducted in Japanese. For those taking core courses conducted in English, the school year starts in September. International students are encouraged to take courses conducted in another language and/or language-learning courses. Characteristics of the International MBA Program 1) Internationalized and Diversified Community: The student's nationalities and age range are diverse as WBS is open widely to the world. Excellent international students from all over the world have gathered at WBS since the International MBAs can be pursued either in Japanese or in English. 2) Semester and intensive course systems: The academic year is composed of: Spring semester (April-end of July), Spring Intensive Course (August), Fall semester (End of September-January) and Fall Intensive Course (February). As each subject is concluded within a semester, efficient schedule management becomes possible. 3) Small group education: Seminar students are limited to eight or less per grade. The average student number for elective courses is around 15. 4) Student exchange programs: WBS has connections with 35 leading overseas business schools and offers international exchange programs. With the WBS student exchange program, students can have an opportunity to study abroad at world famous universities without postponing the graduation period. A credit transfer system is available. 3 4. Introduction of Seminars In the International MBA Program, upon admission, students will enroll in a seminar in order to acquire strong problem-solving skills through lecture and research guidance. Under the professor's guidance, students will gain the skills and methodology to execute their research. Through these activities, students are expected to deepen their interests in their research and improve rational problem-solving techniques. Seminars listed below are scheduled to be open in the 2015 academic year. Seminar Title Business Strategy and General Management Management Strategy and Industry Evolution Organization and Information Entrepreneurship and Entrepreneurial Leadership Globalization and Business Leadership Organization Behavior Marketing Strategy Strategic Marketing and Management Marketing and New Market Creation Frontiers of Business Study Managerial Economics Corporate Value Financial Strategies and Capital Markets Management of Experiential Values Faculty in Charge AIBA, Koji ASABA, Shigeru HIRANO, Masaaki HIGASHIDE, Hironori OHTAKI, Reiji TAKEUCHI, Norihiko NAGAI, Takeshi KIMURA, Tatsuya KAWAKAMI, Tomoko IRIYAMA, Akie MANO, Yoshiki NISHIYAMA, Shigeru HIBARA, Nobuhiko YAMAMOTO, Hisatoshi ※List of seminars are subject to change 5. Admission Information ■ Rules of Admission Screen for the International MBA program With the aim of accepting capable individuals not only from Japan but also from all over the world, the Waseda Business School (WBS) screens all documents submitted by applicants. Application with GMAT or GRE and Campus Special Admission The WBS evaluates applications based on such factors as educational background, academic record, work experience, social activities, essay, recommendation letters (applicant evaluation forms), GMAT or GRE score, language proficiencies, etc. Application for Family Business Successors The WBS evaluates applications based on Written Exam, Interview and Application screening such factors as educational background, academic record, work experience, social activities, essay, recommendation letters (applicant evaluation forms), language proficiencies, *GMAT or GRE score etc. *GMAT or GRE scores are optional. Students who wish to study WBS courses mainly in Japanese should refer to the website indicated below (Only in Japanese). [URL] http://www.waseda.jp/wbs/global/admission.html 4 ■ Applicant Qualifications Qualifications for Application with GMAT or GRE and Application for Family Business Successors Applicants must fulfill ONE of the following requirements. Work experience of three years is recommended. (This is not a mandatory requirement for application since such experience will be evaluated on an individual basis) 1. Those who have graduated or are scheduled to graduate from a university by the entrance period that applicants wish to matriculate. 2. Those who have received a Bachelor’s Degree from the National Institution for Academic Degrees and University Evaluation or are scheduled to receive such a degree by the entrance period that applicants wish to matriculate. 3. Those who have completed 16 years of standard school education outside of Japan or are scheduled to complete such education by the entrance period that applicants wish to matriculate. 4. Those designated by the Minister of Education, Culture, Sports, Science, and Technology. 5. Those who have been enrolled at a university for more than three years (or have completed 15 years of school education overseas or are scheduled to complete such education by the entrance period that applicants wish to matriculate) and have been recognized by WBS as having earned a specified number of credits with an excellent academic record. *This is not applied to the students who graduated from a three-year specialized college (zhuanke) program in China. 6. Those who have been recognized by the Graduate School Program as possessing academic credentials superior to those of university graduates through an individual entrance requirements screening process and are scheduled to reach 22 years of age by the entrance period that applicants wish to matriculate. 7. Please refer to the following webpage for further details regarding Qualification No.4. http://www.mext.go.jp/a_menu/koutou/shikaku/07111316/002.htm http://www.mext.go.jp/b_menu/hakusho/nc/k19530207001/k19530207001.html Additional Qualification for “Application for Family Business Successors” 8. If “Family Business Successors” applicant’s Work experience (as Full time) is less than one year, Internship is required after enrollment. *Two times of Internship (Each must be more than one month) *Student must find the Company by themselves. *Student must submit the report to the International MBA Program Coordinator after each Internship. 5 Qualifications for Campus Special Admission Applicants must fulfill ALL of the following requirements. 1. Those who are scheduled to graduate from undergraduate schools at Waseda University between March 2015 and September 2015. *Applicants whose home universities are overseas partner universities of Waseda University and who are currently enrolled in the undergraduate school at Waseda University through the Double Degree Program are eligible to apply to 'Campus Special Admissions' if they are to be certified 'to be able to graduate' by their respective undergraduate schools at Waseda University and are scheduled to earn a bachelor's degree conferred by Waseda University. 2. Those who have more than 580 points on the GMAT at the time of application. *Refer to the website (http://www.mba.com/the-gmat) for the details of GMAT test. *GRE Scores are also acceptable. 3. Those who have more than GPA 2.5 or who are scheduled to obtain two degrees through the Double Degree Program. ■ Number of Students to Admit for International MBA Program Type of Admission Language Date of Admission General Admission (Written exam and Interview) Japanese April Japanese April English September Campus Special Admission English September Application for Family Business Successors English September Application with Language-Proficiency Emphasis Japanese April Application with GMAT or GRE Admission Quota 70 students/ Academic Year ■ Screening Method Application with GMAT or GRE Admission selection will be based on application documents. All applicants are required to submit their GMAT or GRE (General Test) scores. The admission screening will be based on overall performance of GMAT or GRE score, educational background, academic record, work experience, social activities, essays, recommendation letters (applicant evaluation forms), language proficiency scores, etc. A high GMAT or GRE score does not necessarily guarantee enrollment. For some applicants, telephone interviews will be required. Candidates will be contacted individually by the WBS Admissions Office. The results for admission will be sent to individual applicants at the “Admission Announcement” dates. Some applicants may receive a letter of conditional acceptance. The letter of conditional acceptance is NOT a letter of official admittance. In order to be considered for official admittance, applicants are required to meet the conditions listed in the letter. Once the conditions are satisfied, proof documents must be submitted to the WBS Admissions Office by the due date (listed in the letter). Note that if applicants do not submit the requested conditions by the due date listed in the letter, the admission will be delayed to the next academic year. In this case, you must submit an entirely new application form and screening fees. 6 Application for Family Business Successors The admission screening will be based on overall performance of Written Exam, Interview and all of the application material such as educational background, academic record, work experience, social activities, essays, recommendation letters (applicant evaluation forms), language proficiency scores, *GMAT or GRE score, etc. *GMAT or GRE scores are optional. Campus Special Admission (Application with GMAT or GRE) Admission selection will be based on application documents. For some applicants, interviews will be required. Candidates will be contacted individually from the WBS Admissions Office. Interviews will be conducted on the Waseda campus of the Waseda University. ■Application Procedure 1) Schedules for Application *You may not apply to both 3rd round of “Application with GMAT or GRE” and Winter (1st)Round of “Application for Family Business Successors”. *You may not apply to both 4ht round of “Application with GMAT or GRE” and Spring (2 nd)Round of “Application for Family Business Successors”. Application with GMAT or GRE and Campus Special Admission Application Deadline Admission Announcement 1st round Sept. 19 (Fri), 2014 Oct. 9 (Thu), 2014 Conditional Acceptance No 2nd round 3rd round Nov. 13 (Thu), 2014 Jan. 7 (Wed), 2015 Dec. 4 (Thu), 2014 Feb. 5 (Thu), 2015 No No Application Round For April 2015 Admission 1st round Sept. 19 (Fri), 2014 Oct. 9 (Thu), 2014 Yes 2nd round Nov. 13 (Thu), 2014 Dec. 4 (Thu), 2014 Yes 3rd round Jan. 7 (Wed), 2015 Feb. 5 (Thu), 2015 Yes 4th round Apr. 10 (Fri), 2015 May 14 (Thu), 2015 No 5th round May 26 (Tue), 2015 Jun. 18 (Thu), 2015 No *Application documents must arrive by the application deadline date of each round. *Campus Special Admission is opened only for September Admission. *No Conditional Acceptance for Campus Special Admission. The result of the admission screening will be sent to each applicant by post-mail at the admission announcement date. The WBS Admissions Office will issue letters of conditional acceptance only at the specific application rounds described above. WBS will not respond to telephone and e-mail inquiries concerning results. For September 2015 Admission Application for Family Business Successors Application Examination Admission Application Round Deadline Date Announcement Round 1 Jan. 7 (Wed), 2015 Jan. 25 (Sun), 2015 Feb. 5 (Thu), 2015 Winter For September 2015 Admission Round 2 Apr. 10 (Fri), 2015 May 10 (Sun), 2015 May 14 (Thu), 2015 Spring All applications must be received by post-mail by the application deadline dates stated above. Please mail the application documents to the “WBS Admissions Office” before the application deadline date of each round. 7 2) Instructions for sending application documents All applications must be received by post-mail by the application deadline dates. Please mail the application documents to the “WBS Admissions Office” before the application deadline date of each round. (For residents of Japan) Enclose the required application documents in an envelope (square-sized #2 type) and paste the designated address label for application on the recipient address side. Applications must be sent to the WBS Admissions Office stated below by registered mail (簡易書留郵便). *The address label for application can be downloaded from Online Application System. (For residents of countries other than Japan) Please send the required application documents to the WBS Admissions Office stated below by registered mail such as EMS. Address: Waseda Business School Admissions Office Please indicate the type of the admission here: Application with GMAT or GRE or Campus Special Admission or Application with Business Successors 3rd Floor, Bldg.11, Waseda University Waseda Campus, 1- 6 - 1 Nishi-Waseda, Shinjuku-ku Tokyo 169-8050 Japan Tel: +81-(0)3 -5286 -8719 3) Application Material Examination Fee (Screening Fee) For Waseda University students under MEXT Scholarship, “Application Material Examination Fee (Screening Fee)” may be exempted. Please consult with the WBS Admissions Office ([email protected]) in advance. For applicants who apply from some countries (which are listed on Page 18), you may apply for the screening fee waiver program. Please refer to Page 18. Screening fee by the Type of Admission Applicant’s Residence Those who live outside of Japan Those who live in Japan Type of Admission Application with GMAT or GRE Campus Special Admission Application for Family Business Successors *** *** Screening Fee 5,000 JPY 35,000 JPY 25,000 JPY 35,000 JPY Screening fee payment period Type of Admission Start of Payment Process Deadline of Payment Process Application for Family Business Successors Application with GMAT or GRE / Campus Special Admission Aug. 1 (Fri), 2015 Apr. 10 (Fri), 2015 May 26 (Tue), 2015 Please make sure that the payment is made before application. Individuals who have not paid the fee will not be eligible to apply. 8 Please follow the directions below and pay the “Application Material Examination Fee (Screening Fee)” by Credit Card, Union Pay, Alipay or Convenience store in Japan. A. Payment at the Convenience Store in Japan Please refer to Page 24 and follow the instructions for convenience store payment. For payment of the screening fee at a convenience store, please access the e-shiharai.net website (https://e-shiharai.net/) from a personal computer or a mobile phone. You must first complete all the required procedures before you are allowed to pay at any convenience stores. After payment you will receive a screening fee receipt, which you must cut and paste onto the indicated column on Application Form 1-5 and send along with the rest of the application documents. Payment is available 24 hours a day regardless of day, but will only be accepted from 10:00am on the starting day until 23:00 on the final day (through e-shiharai.net) and 23:30 for convenience store payment. In case you ask someone else to pay the screening fees at the convenience store, you must ask him/her to process the payment in the applicant's name. If you cannot pay at a convenience store, please contact the WBS Admissions office ([email protected]) in advance. B. Payment made by Credit card, Union Pay, or Alipay For the detail, please refer to Page 25 and follow the instructions. For payment of the screening fee at a convenience store, please access the e-shiharai.net website (https://e-shiharai.net/ecard) from your personal computer. On the last date of the payment period, please complete transaction by 11:00PM Japan Time. 4) Notes Concerning Application As a general rule, screening fees and all application documents are nonrefundable. However, a full screening fee will be returned if you fall into one of the following categories: 1--You have paid the extra screening fee by some reason. 2--You have paid the screening fee but have not submitted any application documents. 3--You have either failed to meet the Applicant Qualifications or submitted documents after the application deadline. In case you are contacted by the WBS Admissions office, please follow their instructions without delay. WBS reserves the right to cancel your enrollment or offer of admission for false information provided by the applicant. In such a case, none of the paid fees (screening, admission, tuition and other fees) will be refunded and no documents (application and registration documents) will be returned. Change of your address must be reported to the WBS Admissions Office ([email protected]) immediately. 9 ■ Application Documents (IMPORTANT) 1. Please fill in the Personal Information, Educational back ground, Working experience, GMAT or GRE Score, English Proficiency Test Score etc. by Online System. 2. Please fill out the documents in Black ink or pen with the form indicated PDF Form in the list below. 3. Please DO NOT use erasable pen for application documents. 4. Application documents must be written in English. 5. When all the documents are prepared, please send all the documents to WBS Admission office by Postal Mail. 6. You may not change the program after application documents are submitted. Application Documents Form Detail Number Application Form (Form 1-1〜1-6) Program Contact Information 1-1~1-13 Educational Background Working Experience Language Proficiency Essay (Form 1-7〜1-13) Document Type Online system *Please paste passport size color photo *Please Sign on the bottom of Form 1-13 PDF Form Please paste passport size color photo 2 Proof of Screening fee and Picture Card 3 WBS Marketing Survey 4 Letter of Consent from Employer Online system PDF Form 5 Divested Company Successor Form PDF Form 6 7 8 9 10 11 Request Form for Submitted Documents Return Application Form for Screening Fee Waiver *Not required for this application Proof of Fund Source Scholarship before matriculation Recommendation Letters (2 Letters) Certificate of (Expected) Graduation Official Transcript GMAT or/and GRE Score Report Proof of License or Certification Proof of Japanese Proficiency JLPT Level 1 or N1Score report Proof of English Proficiency TOEFL, TOEIC, IELTS PDF Form PDF Form ― PDF Form PDF Form PDF Form ― ― ― ― Prepare by own If necessary *For Application for Family Business Successors only * Recommendation Letter Required If necessary If necessary International applicants only If necessary Submission is compulsory After Undergraduate Program Submission is compulsory If necessary ― Submission is Optional ― Submission is compulsory Copy of Passport ― Copy of Residence Card ― 10 Note Submission is compulsory for International applicants Please submit first page of passport with picture Please submit if you have visa at the time of application *1 Staple the upper left corner of all forms in order with Form 1-1 coming on top and Form 1-13 on bottom. *2 Please enter the information by Online system if Document type is “Online System”, when entrance is finished, please print it out. *3 If Document type is “PDF Form”, you can’t enter the information by Online System, please print it out from Online System and fill out with black ink or pen. *4 If additional space is required for your educational background and work experience, please attach a separate sheet. *5 If you are paying your screening fee at the convenience store, make sure to affix the certificate of receipt in the specified area. *6 If you are paying your screening fee by the Credit card, make sure to enclose the printed “Result” page in an application envelope with other necessary application documents. How to apply through Online System (1) Please acquire User ID and Password (2) Enter application information through Online System (3) Please print out the PDF file when you complete the Entry through Online System (4) Please prepare other necessary documents (5) Apply by Postal mail (6) Application card will send to the applicants (only for Family Business Successors applicants) by WBS Admissions Office. (1) Please acquire User ID and Password Access to the URL below and acquire User ID and Password URL: https://application.wasedamba.jp (2) Enter application information through Online System Login to online system with your ID and Password and enter the information through online system. Please click “Save” button to save your entry. (3) Print out the documents After you save the application information, please click “Download application documents” to download your Application form. Please check the entry and print it out. Note about entry from Online System Applicant Form and Essay [Form 1-1 to 1-13] Staple the upper left corner of all forms in order with Form 1-1 coming on top and Form 1-5 on bottom. Please Sign on the bottom of Form 1-13 Certification of Payment of Application Material Examination Fee (Screening Fee) [Form 2] For international applicants making payment by Credit Card, Union Pay, or Alipay Enclose the printed “Result” page in an application envelope with other necessary application documents. For domestic applicants making payment at convenience stores Receipt of screening fees (paste on the specified area on [Form 1-6]) 11 WASEDA Business School Marketing Survey [Form 3] Please take a few minutes to fill in a questionnaire form for the WBS marketing analysis purposes (such as activities for recruiting students). The answers will not affect admission decisions in any way. (4) Documents prepare by applicants themselve A. Official College/University Certificate (Original Copy) a) Certificate of (expected) graduation/degree Not necessary to submit if the (expected) graduation date and the degree are stated in the transcript. b) Official transcript of courses (NOTES for College/University Certificate) Submit original copy written in Japanese or English. If universities or governments cannot provide Japanese or English certificates, please attach a translated copy certified by the embassy or relevant public officials. Confirm that the date of admission and graduation are printed on a) or b). Applicants who have transferred must submit transcripts of both the graduating school and previously attended school. For those whose name stated on the application form differs from that on the certificates, certified documents proving the change of legal name (such as copy of family register) must be submitted. Master's degree/professional degree holders are required to turn in certificates of both the undergraduate school and the graduate school. Details on educational background must be provided in the specified area of the [Form 1-3]. For those who have enrolled in Waseda University (including currently attending students) at any time, certificate of enrollment must be submitted. Applicant Evaluation Form [Form 11] Two applicant evaluation forms must be prepared. You must ask two different evaluators (recommenders) to fill in the applicant evaluation forms. B. GMAT or GRE (General Test) score report Submission of original copy of the GMAT or GRE score is compulsory for “Application with GMAT or GRE” and “Campus Special Admission” applicants. It is optional for “Application for Family Business Successors”. If GMAT or GRE scores are mailed directly from a test center, only score reports received by the WBS Admissions Office will be evaluated. Note for PDF Documents Letter of Consent from Employer [Form 4] Submit only when you are being dispatched to the WBS by a specific employer. Divested Company Successor Form [Form 5] Submission is required for “Family Business Successors” Please fill in the information of the Company. Recommendation letter from the representative or equivalent of the company is required. In a free format, Signature of recommender is required. 12 Request Form for Submitted Documents Return [Form 6] Submit only when you are requesting the WBS to return original copies of certificates that are not re-issuable. Documents may not be returned without submission of this form. Application Form for Screening Fee Waiver [Form 7] Applicants who wish to be admitted into an undergraduate or graduate school of Waseda University are eligible to apply for a screening fee waiver if they reside in one of the countries designated by Waseda University AND hold nationality of one of the countries listed on page 23. Applicants with dual nationality are only eligible if both nationalities are included in the list of eligible countries described above . Applicants residing in Japan are not eligible. [Form 8] *Not required for this application Statement of Fund Source [Form 9] Those who have Japanese VISA of Permanent Resident, Long Term Resident, Spouse or Child of Japanese Citizen, Spouse or Child of Permanent Resident don’t have to submit this statement. Please indicate the source and amount of funding for studying at the WBS (usually 2 years). Scholarship recipients must submit a scholarship award letter indicating amount and duration. The estimation of total expenses including tuition and living costs in Tokyo will be approximately 6,000,000 yen for total expense of two years. Application form for Scholarships prior to Matriculation [Form 10] Submit only if you wish to have scholarship. Applicant Evaluation Form [Form 11] Two applicant evaluation forms must be prepared. You must ask two different evaluators (recommenders) to fill in the applicant evaluation forms. Two evaluators are university professors who have supervised the work of the applicant, or superiors at the applicant’s current institution or company, or other appropriate parties. The evaluation form must be enclosed in an unopened envelope. The WBS does not require a specific envelope size. Note the directions listed below. 1) Applicant forwards the designated form (and envelope) to the evaluator. 2) The evaluator must enclose the form in the envelope, seal it, sign across the seal, and return it to the applicant. 3) Applicant submits the evaluation forms to the WBS Admissions Office with the envelope unopened. C. Proof of License or Certificate Submit only if you enter the information through Online System. D. Proof of English Proficiency for September admission applicants Submission is compulsory, but not for applicants whose native language is English or applicants who have obtained a degree from an institute of higher education (university or higher) using mainly English. Documents for submission: At least one of the following certified test score reports 1) TOEFL(iBT, CBT, PBT) 2) IELTS(Academic) 3) TOEIC 13 E. Proof of Japanese Proficiency for September admission applicants Submission is optional, but will be an evaluation factor. Documents for submission: Japanese Language Proficiency (JLPT) Level 1 or N1 score report F. Photocopy of Passport A photocopy of the page of photo in your passport must be submitted. G. Photocopy of Resident Card (Front and Back side) All international applicants residing in Japan have to submit it. The certificate should be obtained at a city/ward office. The certificate should state the Visa status and the duration of the permit. 14 ■Schedule for Admission 1-A. Schedule for Admission Application with GMAT or GRE and Campus Special Admission Application Round Application Deadline Admission Announcement Conditional Acceptance Admission Procedure Deadline Sept. 19 (Fri), Oct. 9 (Thu), Nov. 7 (Fri), No 2014 2014 2014 For April 2015 Nov. 13 (Thu), Dec. 4 (Thu), Jan. 9 (Fri), 2nd round No 2014 2014 2015 Admission Jan. 7 (Wed), Feb. 5 (Thu), Mar. 6 (Fri), 3rd round No 2015 2015 2015 Sept. 19 (Fri), Oct. 9 (Thu), Nov. 7 (Fri), 1st round Yes 2014 2014 2014 Nov. 13 (Thu), Dec. 4 (Thu), Jan. 9 (Fri), 2nd round Yes 2014 2014 2015 Jan. 7 (Wed), Feb. 5 (Thu), Mar. 6 (Fri), For September 3rd round Yes 2015 2015 2015 2015 Admission Apr. 10 (Fri), May 14 (Thu), Jun. 5 (Fri), 4th round No 2015 2015 2015 May 26 (Tue), Jun. 18 (Thu), Jul. 10 (Fri), 5th round No 2015 2015 2015 Once you receive a letter of acceptance, you must submit further necessary documents for admission along with the admission fee, tuition and other fees by the admission procedure deadline date stated above. *No Conditional Acceptance for Campus Special Admission. *Campus Special Admission is only opened for September 2015 admission. 1st round 2-B. Announcement for Results of the Admission Screening Application with GMAT or GRE and Campus Special Admission Screening results will be sent via post-mail to all applicants on the “Admission Announcement” date. Please contact the WBS Admissions Office ([email protected]) if you do not receive an admission decision one week after the prescribed date. WBS will not respond to telephone and e-mail inquiries concerning results. Successful applicants will be notified of admission procedures along with a letter of acceptance. Only those who submit the relevant documents required for admission procedures and transfer the tuition and other expenses by the deadline will be admitted. Change of admission period or program will not be allowed. Those who are granted conditional acceptance status will receive a letter of conditional acceptance on the admission announcement date. For conditional acceptance, applicants must resubmit the required documents by the due date which is stated in the letter of conditional acceptance. Note that if applicants do not submit the requested conditions by the due date listed in the letter, your conditional acceptance will be revoked. 15 2-A. Schedule for Admission Application for Family Business Successors Screening Admission Application Round Exam Date Time Announcement Method *Written Exam 9:30-11:30 (Essay) Jan. 25 (Sun), 2015 Round 1 Feb. 5 (Thu), Winter Interview 12:302015 Application Material Screening For September 2015 Admission *Written Exam 9:30-11:30 (Essay) May 10 (Sun), 2015 Round 2 May 14 (Thu), Spring Interview 12:302015 Application Material Screening *Two Essay Questions will be given as Written Exam (Essay). Examinee will answer to the Question in English. ■Examination Admission Card by Postal mail 【Round 1】Examination Admission Card will Post mail around January 19, 2015. Please contact WBS Admissions office ([email protected]) if you do not receive it by January 21, 2015. 【Round 2】Examination Admission Card will Post mail around April 22, 2015. Please contact WBS Admissions office ([email protected]) if you do not receive it by April 27, 2015. 2-B. Announcement for Results of the Admission Screening Application for Family Business Successors Application Round Admission Announcement Round 1 Winter 10:00 AM (JST) Feb. 5 (Thu), 2015 For September 2015 Admission Round 2 Spring 10:00 AM (JST) May 14 (Thu),2015 Screening results for Round 1 will be Available at Temporary Office 1st Floor of Building 25 Screening results for Round 2 will be post on the Bulletin Board at 3rd Floor of Building 11. *Result will be posted on the WASEDA Business School website. http://wasedamba.jp Successful applicants will also be notified of admission procedures along with a letter of acceptance via post-mail to all applicants on the “Admission Announcement” date. Please contact the WBS Admissions Office ([email protected]) if you do not receive an admission decision one week after the prescribed date. WBS will not respond to telephone and e-mail inquiries concerning results. 6. Admission procedures For details concerning admission procedures, please refer to the Guidelines for Admission procedures which will be enclosed with your acceptance letter. Only those who have submitted required documents before the admission procedure deadline and transferred admission fee, tuition and other fees will be admitted. [Required Documents] (1) Prescribed forms ① Written Oath and Written Guarantee This form must be filled in by the applicant and his/her guarantor. ② Consent for the Treatment of Personal Data This form must be filled in by the applicant and his/her guarantor. ③ Others 16 (2) Certificate of Residence (3) Original Copy of "Certificate of Graduation" and "Transcript of Academic Records" (only for applicants who had not yet graduated at the time they submitted the application documents) (4) Three color photographs (4cm×3cm, borderless) Photos should be identical to that attached to the application form. (5) Copy of the Receipt of the bank transfer of tuition and fees. (6) Application and related Documents for Certificate of Eligibility. *If necessary (7) Other documents designated by the WBS * For details concerning admission procedure documents refer to the Admission Procedure Guideline sent with the acceptance letter. 7. Admission Fee, Tuition and other fees Admission fee, tuition and other fees for 2015 International MBA Program are stated as follows: *Those who have enrolled in the Waseda University as a regular student are eligible for exemption of admission fees. ≪International MBA Program ≫ Year Academic Term (Unit: JPY) Admission Fee Other Fees Tuition Student Health Promotion Total Mutual Aid Association Fee st 1st Year 2nd Year 1 Semester (For Admission procedures) 2nd semester Total 1st Semester 2nd Semester Total 200,000 200,000 865,000 1,500 1,066,500 865,000 1,730,000 865,000 865,000 1,730,000 1,500 3,000 1,500 1,500 3,000 Total 866,500 1,933,000 866,500 866,500 1,733,000 3,666,000 (IMPORTANT) The International MBA Program encourages students to take part in language learning courses and/or WBS courses conducted in another language, but additional fees will be required for taking language learning courses. Fees vary depending on course but the cost of eight credits (four courses) in English learning is approximately 160,000 yen, while for Japanese learning classes it costs an additional 40,000 yen. *English language courses are available in the Global Education Center. See website for details. [URL] http://web.waseda.jp/gec/en/graduate/ *Japanese language courses are available in the Center for Japanese Language. See website for details. [URL] http://www.waseda.jp/cjl/en/regist.html 17 8. Degree Requirements for the International MBA program Degree: MBA (Master of Business Administration), Waseda University Degree Requirements for the International MBA program: *Partially subject to change A student must be enrolled in the school for more than two years and obtain at least 50 credits. He/she must also enroll in seminar, research guidance and thesis. The MBA degree is awarded only to those who successfully pass the thesis and meet the requirements for overall GPA. WBS recommends students to take at least eight credits worth of other-language courses. These will not be counted as credits for graduation requirements. Students mainly taking courses conducted in Japanese are encouraged to take English learning courses in the Global Education Center. Students taking courses conducted in English are encouraged to take Japanese learning courses available in the Center for Japanese Language. The WBS also offers courses conducted in another language (English for April admission students, Japanese for September admission students). Unit: Credit Core Course 18- Specialized Courses (◆) Other Elective Courses 16- Courses in Other Schools Specialized Research Research Seminar Thesis Guidance 8 PASS (★) 4 Typically, one course carries 2 credits Research Guidance will be assigned at the second year (★) The credits of research guidance will be given by pass or fail. (◆) Students must earn at least six credits in specialized courses. 18 Total Other-language courses (Recommended) 50 8 9. Financial Aid and Scholarships The following is a list of the major scholarships offered at Waseda University. Regarding the international students who hold or expect to hold "student visa", please refer to the AY2015 "International Students’ Handbook" or the following website: The Center of International Education, Waseda University [URL] http://www.cie-waseda.jp/en/lifesupport/scholarships For Japanese students (including those who have Japanese visa of permanent resident, long term resident, spouse or child of Japanese citizen), please refer to the handbook, AY2015 Challenge Scholarship Guidelines (available in Japanese only) or the Scholarship Affairs website ( http://www.waseda.jp/syogakukin/). <Scholarship Prior to Matriculation> Selection is based on the admission screening results. Nominated applicant will be notified by post or email. An interview through the email or over the phone will be conducted. Types of Awards Campus Award Name of Scholarship Grants Eligibility Waseda University Partial Tuition-Waiver Scholarship 50% reduction from one-year tuition Reserved Scholarship for Successful International Examinees(A separate application is not required.) Waseda Business School Scholarship * 500,000 JPY or 1,000,000 JPY for 2 years ・Privately-financed international students* *Eligible for the Students who hold or expect to hold “Student visa” after Matriculation. ・Please turn-in the Form 10 with other application materials. ・Privately-financed international students ・Applicants from overseas (live outside Japan) ・Please turn-in the Form 10 with other application materials. Full-tuition coverage for First year ・Applicants who apply for International MBA ・ Japanese students (including those who have Japanese visa of permanent resident, long term resident, spouse or child of Japanese citizen) ・Please turn-in the Form 10 with other application materials. <Scholarship After Matriculation> Types of Awards Name of Scholarship Award Eligibility Japanese Student Services Organization (JASSO) ●Type 1 (Loan without interests) 50,000JPY or 88,000JPY/Month ●Type 2 (Loan with interests) 50,000JPY-150,000JPY/Month * MBA students * Japanese Students *Students must return loans after graduation. JASSO Honors Scholarship 65,000JPY/Month Azusa Ono Memorial Scholarship (for International students) Annual grant of 400,000 JPY Azusa Ono Memorial Scholarship Annual grant of 400,000 JPY Okuma Memorial Scholarship Annual grant of 400,000 JPY * To help privately financed international students facing financial difficulties in pursuing their studies. * To help privately financed international students facing financial difficulties in pursuing their studies. * To help Japanese students facing financial difficulties in pursuing their studies. *Japanese Students with excellent academic records JASSO Campus Grants *”International Students” refers to the students who hold or expect to hold "student visa". ** Japanese students including those who have Japanese visa of permanent resident and spouse or child of Japanese citizen. 19 10. Student Visa It is, in principle, necessary for international applicants to obtain a “Student Visa” after they have been accepted at WBS, completed the prescribed registration procedures, and effectively made the decision to begin their studies at WBS. Students must submit a valid passport and the Certificate of Eligibility to the Japanese Embassy or Consulate in their home country in order to apply for a “Student Visa.” For such applicants, the WBS will act as their proxy to obtain the Certificate of Eligibility from the Tokyo Immigration Bureau of the Ministry of Justice. Students desiring to have the WBS as their proxy are requested to submit a complete set of the following Materials at the time of their application to the WBS in order to complete the processing in time. The WBS will not act as proxy for the Certificate of Eligibility if the designated materials are not submitted. In addition, please be aware that the Certificate of Eligibility cannot be issued in cases where the application for the Certificate of Eligibility is done by proxy or where the application for a student visa is conducted separately from the application for the Certificate of Eligibility to our school. Please also note that in some cases, the Immigration Bureau may require additional materials. <For applications who live outside of Japan> Application Materials for the Certificate of Eligibility [Note] Regarding the documents 1-5, please submit them along with other required documents by post. All documents must be completed in Japanese or English. Otherwise, Japanese or English translations must accompany. 1. Application for the Certificate of Eligibility Please download the application from http://www.immi-moj.go.jp/english/tetuduki/index.html [Purpose of entry] 8. Study Please complete the following columns in Kanji (Chinese characters), if applicable. 1. Nationality, 2. Name, 5. Place of birth, and 8. Home town / city 2. Photograph 4cm length×3cm width (Must be taken within the last six months.) Please attach to the application form. Your full name must be written on the back. 3. Documents to prove that you can defray all the expenses (tuition, fees and living expenses) incurred during your stay in Japan (normally 2 years) ※Estimate Total Expenses: 6,000,000 yen (Including living costs) ※Please submit the bank account balance certificate of saving account or checking account. (e.g. your bank account balance certificate, the bank account balance certificate of the sender of the applicant’s funds, written proof of the receipt of a scholarship amount and duration). 4. Income Certificate for the past three years (yearly) To prove how your bank account balance was created. (e.g. Income Certificate issued by employer, Tax payment certificate with annual income, etc.) 5. Agreement for defraying expenses (filled in by the defrayer) (designated form) ・Must be written by the sender of the applicant’s funds. ・Must be accompanied by a Japanese or English translation if written in a third language. Should applicants choose to support to meet the expenses while in Japan by self, this document is not required. Visa Procedure(①→②→③→④→⑤→⑥) Japanese Embassy/ Consulate ⑥Notification of Results/ Issuance of Visa ↓↑ ⑤Visa Application Applicant ①Submission of Application/ Remittance of Tuition ↓↑ ④Certificate of Eligibility/ Certificate of Admission Waseda Business School ②Application for Certificate of Eligibility ↓↑ ③Issuance of Certificate of Eligibility Immigration Bureau, Ministry of Justice 20 11. List of Contacts for Various Tests ◇ Japanese Language Proficiency Test by Japan Educational Exchanges and Services/Japan Foundation 【Taking exam in Japan】 Tel. +81(- 0)3-5454-5577 【Taking exam outside Japan】 http://www.jlpt.jp/application/overseas_list.html ◇ TOEFL : Test of English as a Foreign Language by ETS: Education Testing Service Institution code: 2463 【Taking exam in Japan】 ・General Information Council on International Educational Exchange (CIEE) Tel. +81(- 0)3-5467-5489 http://www.cieej.or.jp/ ・Registration Prometric Tel. +81(- 0)3-5541-4800 http://ac.prometric-jp.com/toefl/jp/online.html 【Taking exam outside Japan】 Tel. +1-609-771-7100 / +1-877-863-3546 http://www.ets.org/toefl/ ◇ TOEIC : Test of English for International Communication by The Institute for International Business Communication Tel. +81(- 0)3-5521-6033 http://www.toeic.or.jp/toeic_en/ ◇ IELTS : International English Language Testing System by The British Council Tel. +81(- 0)3-3235-8031 http://www.britishcouncil.org/japan.htm/ ◇ GMAT: Graduate Management Admission Test by GMAC: Graduate Management Admission Council Institution code: 0162 Tel. +1(- 800)-717-4628 http://www.mba.com/the-GMAT ◇ GRE: Graduate Record Examination by ETS: Educational Testing Service Institution code: 2463 Tel. +1(- 866)-473-4373 http://www.ets.org/gre 21 12. Screening fee waiver program for applicants from specified countries 特定国からの志願者に対する検定料免除措置制度 1.概要/Outline 当学学部または研究科への入学を希望する出願者が、当学が指定する国に居住しかつ国籍を有する場合、本人 からの申請に応じて検定料を免除します。 Applicants who wish to be admitted into an undergraduate or graduate school of Waseda University are eligible to apply for a screening fee waiver if they reside in one of the countries designated by Waseda University AND hold nationality of one of those countries. 2.対象者/Eligibility 次の条件を全て満たす場合。The following conditions must be fulfilled: 1)OECD/DAC が発行する ODA 受給国リストに掲載される「Least Developed Countries」「Other Low Income Countries」の認定国に居住し、かつ該当国の国籍を有する方。ただし、居住国と国籍は同一の国である必 要はありません。 *対象国は下部参照。 *日本国内に居住する場合は対象外とします。 1)The applicant must reside in one of the countries classified as "Least Developed Countries" or "Other Low Income Countries" in the list of ODA recipients as published by OECD/DAC AND hold nationality of one of those countries (the applicant's country of residence and nationality do not necessarily have to be identical). *For the list of eligible countries, refer to “Eligible Countries” below. *Applicants residing in Japan are not eligible. 2)重国籍の場合は、いずれの国籍も前項の国に該当していることが必要です。 2)Applicants with dual nationality are only eligible if both nationalities are included in the list of eligible countries described in 1) above . 3.手続/Procedures 当学学部または研究科を志願する際、出願書類として提出をもとめている検定料振込証明書(海外送金依頼書 のコピーなど)の替わりに以下の書類を同封して申請してください。事後の申請はいかなる理由でも受け付け ません。 When applying to an undergraduate or graduate school of Waseda University, please enclose the following documents with the other application documents instead of the certificate of payment for the screening fee (copy of the remittance form etc.). The application for the screening fee waiver program must be made along with the application for admission. Applications made afterward will not be accepted under any circumstances. 1)検定料免除措置申請書(所定様式) 1)Application Form for Screening Fee Waiver 2)パスポートのコピー(本人に関する記載事項の全ての欄) 2)Copy of passport (including all details of the applicant) 22 *本免除申請をする場合は、検定料を支払う必要はありません。なお、本免除申請を行う前に 支払ってしまった場合には、検定料の返還は行いません。 *Applicants who apply for the screening fee waiver program are not required to pay the screening fee. However, if payment was made before the application for the screening fee waiver program, the screening fee will not be reimbursed. *万が一、申請者が本免除措置の対象とならない場合や、虚偽の申請があった場合は、その事 実が判明した時点で出願自体を取り消すことがあります。 *In the event that the applicant is found to be ineligible for the screening fee waiver program or have made a false claim, the application for admission to Waseda University itself might be revoked immediately. [対象国/Eligible Countries] アフガニスタン、アンゴラ、バングラデシュ、ベニン、ブータン、ブルキナファソ、ブルンディ、カンボジア、中央アフリカ、チャド、コモ ロ、朝鮮民主主義人民共和国、コンゴ民主共和国、ジブチ、赤道ギニア、エリトリア、エチオピア、ガンビア、ギニア、ギニアビサウ、ハイ チ、ケニア、 キリバス、キルギス、ラオス、レソト、リベリア、マダガスカル、マラウイ、マリ、モーリタニア、モザンビーク、ミャンマ ー、ネパール、ニジェール、ルワンダ、サモア、サントメ・プリンシペ、セネガル、シエラレオネ、ソロモン諸島、ソマリア、南スーダン共 和国、スーダン、タジキスタン、タンザニア、東ティモール、トーゴ、ツバル、ウガンダ、バヌアツ、イエメン、ザンビア、ジンバブエ Afghanistan, Angola, Bangladesh, Benin, Bhutan, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cambodia, Central African Rep., Chad, Comoros, D.P.R.Korea, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Djibouti, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Gambia, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Haiti, Kenya, Kiribati, Kyrgyz Rep., Laos, Lesotho, Liberia, Madagascar, Malawi, Mali, Mauritania, Mozambique, Myanmar, Nepal, Niger, Rwanda, Samoa, Sao Tome and Principe, Senegal, Sierra Leone, Solomon Islands, Somalia, South Sudan, Sudan, Tajikistan, Tanzania, Timor-Leste, Togo, Tuvalu, Uganda, Vanuatu, Yemen, Zambia , Zimbabwe 23 Privacy Policy We use personal information (address, name, date of birth, etc.) submitted at the time of application to accurately and efficiently expedite the admission process. We may also use this information to contact applicants, offer services or send information during and after their period of enrollment. We take necessary and appropriate measure to prevent leakage and misuse of personal information. When we delegate part or all of the above procedure to an agent, we oblige that agent by contract to manage the relevant information appropriately. WASEDA Business School Admissions Office 3rd Floor, Bldg.11, Waseda University, Waseda Campus, 1- 6 - 1 Nishi-Waseda, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo 169 -8050 JAPAN Tel: +81-(0)3 -5286 -8719 Fax: +81-(0)3 -5286-8720 E-mail: [email protected] http://wasedamba.jp
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