The classes in the first year of the master’s program cover general business subjects, and the program is open to a broad range of applicants, irrespective of their previous fields of university study. Applicants may hold degrees in other social sciences, natural sciences, or humanities. The SESAMI Program seeks applicants with the following qualities:

  • Applicants with a strong will to investigate the basic principles of strategic entrepreneurship and sustainability alliance management as well as strategic management and basic academic disciplines.
  • Applicants with the capabilities to acquire the scientific methodology for resolving research questions in these areas.
  • Applicants with the capabilities to conceptualize and think through their research outcomes into new scientific insights.

In the selection process, applicants will be evaluated on their English communication abilities as demonstrated by suitable scores in TOEFL, IELTS, or TOEIC, their basic scholastic aptitude as demonstrated by suitable scores in GMAT or GRE, or their potential research capability as demonstrated by previous research or class assignment reports, as well as evaluations they have received and the research plan they have developed.

Admission requirements – overview:

  • A first degree (bachelor or equivalent)
  • Completed application form (incl. curriculum vitae)
  • Application fee payable at a Japanese post office using special payment slip (see application form). Foreign students should contact Academic Affairs Section
  • Research plan (format provided within application form)
  • Previous research output or documented proof of basic scholastic abilities (e.g. GMAT/GRE scores)
  • Documented proof of English proficiency (e.g. TOEFL)
  • Academic transcript and certificate of (expected) graduation
  • Applicant evaluation form
  • Certificate of alien registration (foreign students residing in Japan)

Admission and Application: Detailed Procedures and Application Forms

A detailed overview of the applicant qualification requirements, application period, application procedure and forms, screening method, announcement of results, admission and tuition fees can be downloaded below.

Master’s Program
Enrollment period: October
Application periods (twice): December and May

*Admissions for students entering the “Kobe University Interdisciplinary Master Program (KIMAP) in Management” in October 2024 will be conducted only in Spring 2024.

2023 Academic Year（Students entering in October 2023）

・Application in Fall
　Publication of Application Procedure                September,2022
　Application Period                                          December,2022
　Announcement of Results                               March,2023

・Application in Spring
　Publication of Application Procedure                March,2023
　Application Period                                          May,2023
　Announcement of Results                               June,2023

2024 Academic Year（Students entering in October 2024）

Publication of Application Procedure                February,2024
Application Period                                          April,2024
Announcement of Results                               June,2024


Ph.D. Progarm
Enrollment period: April
Application period: October

*Consolidation of SESAMI PhD Program Entrance Examinations into Doctoral Course Entrance Examinations from 2025 onwards.

Regarding the entrance examination for Strategic Entrepreneurship and Sustainability Alliance Management Initiatives (SESAMI PhD Program) of the Graduate School of Business Administration Kobe University, the entrance examination for April 2024 admission (held in the year 2023) will be the last and will not take place after 2025.

Those who wish to enter our doctoral program after 2025 should apply for the General Entrance Examination（一般入試）,  the Working Adults Entrance Examination（社会人入試） or the Special Recommendation Entrance Examination（特別推薦入試）.

For more details about the above entrance examinations, please refer to the URL below. (Japanese only)
https://b.kobe-u.ac.jp/admission/phd/

 

Academic year 2024

PhD Program Application Period: Sept 29 （Fri） to Oct 5 （Thu）, 2023

＊Last update：November 17, 2023
＊Regarding the result of the entrance examination for SESAMI Ph.D Program 2024

Applications will only be accepted within the specified time frame. All applications must be sent by registered express mail. Please write “SESAMI Program Application” in red ink on the front of the envelope. Applications in person will not be accepted. Send the envelope to Academic Affairs Section:

Academic year 2023

Master’s Program Application Period for May 2023: May 8 （Mon） to May 15 （Mon）, 2023

＊Last update：April 27, 2023

＊Regarding the result of the entrance examination in spring for KIMAP in Management 2023

We have closed the reception for KIMAP in Management Application Period for May 2023.

Please be informed that the SESAMI program will be further developed into the new program “KIMAP in Management” in October 2023.
KIMAP stands for “Kobe university Interdisciplinary MAster Program.”
The “KIMAP in Management” program succeeds and develops the heritage of the SESAMI program.

 

*Before sending, please check your application materials with the check list → Check list

Applications will only be accepted within the specified time frame. All applications must be sent by registered express mail. Please write “KIMAP in Management Program Application” in red ink on the front of the envelope. Applications in person will not be accepted. Send the envelope to Academic Affairs Section:

Master’s Program Application Period for December 2022: Dec. 2 （Fri） to Dec. 9 （Fri）, 2022

＊Regarding the result of the entrance examination of KIMAP in Management 2023

We have closed the reception for Master’s Program application period for December 2022.
＊Last update：September 16, 2022

 

Graduate School of Business Administration, Kobe University

  • Address：2-1 Rokkodai, Nada, Kobe 657-8501, Japan
  • Section：Academic Affairs Section
  • Phone：+81-78-803-7260
  • Fax：+81-78-803-7294
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