The MBA Program in International Business Strategy consists of two distinct programs: the 1-year Program and the 2-year Program. Students in both programs follow the same academic calendar in their first year.
Note: The following MBA calendar for the first year may be subject to change.
Pre TERM 1| Sep 14 | Arrival in Japan (YLP/International students) |
| Sep 15-16 | Foreign registration & opening of bank account (YLP/International students) |
| Sep 17 | Japanese Culture & Tokyo Orientation (Elective, but required for YLP) |
| Sep 21-22 | Team-building exercise at Takao |
| Sep 24-27 | Foundation Course (IT orientation; Assessments for Finance and Writing, Academic Affairs, Managing your career, etc.) |
TERM 1 (Fall): Sep 28 - Dec 20
| Dec 16-20 | Term 1 (Fall) Final Examinations |
| Dec 21-Jan 3 | Term Break |
TERM 2 (Winter): Jan 4 - Feb 25
| Feb 13-17 | Term 2 (Winter) Final Examinations |
| Feb 20-25 | Strategy Simulation Week (Required; Intensive course) |
| Feb 26-Apr 1 | Spring Break |
| Feb 27-Mar 23 | Spring Break Courses (Field Study 1 [Elective], Independent Research [Elective]) |
TERM 3 (Spring): Apr 2 - May 18
| May 14-18 | Term 3 (Spring) Final Examinations |
| May 19-27 | Term Break |
TERM 4 (Summer): May 28 - Jul 20
| May 28-Jun 1 | Knowledge Week (Required; Intensive course) |
| Jul 17-20 | Term 4 (Summer) Final Examinations |
| Aug 3 | Knowledge Report submission date |
| Aug 24 or 25 (TBD) | Commencement For One-Year / YLP Program and Class of 2010 Two-Year Program |
