Kobe University Graduate School of Law is one of Japan's most prominent social science research institutions, focusing on law and political science. Offering a Master's degree taught in English, the KIMAP in Global Business Law aims to develop students' problem-solving skills to meet the needs of business and society. It also provides multidisciplinary experiences, allowing students to obtain a certificate in an interdisciplinary field alongside the LL.M. degree.
The university boasts a high faculty-to-student ratio. Our dedicated academic advisors provide support for students to attain their goals. The picturesque Rokkodai campus overlooks Kobe Harbor and Osaka Bay. Our friendly learning environment welcomes ambitious students from around the world. We look forward to seeing you in Kobe!
Welcome to the forefront of business education at the Graduate School of Business Administration! Our legacy as the birthplace of management studies in Japan is unrivaled. Our exceptional faculty covers a wide range of disciplines, igniting industry ties and conquering challenges with creative insights. With a longstanding MBA program, our network is fortified. To our KIMAP students, you're the heartbeat of our mission. KIMAP propels local excellence onto the global stage, fostering research-based prowess, advanced problem-solving, and interdisciplinary collaboration – a springboard to forge unparalleled value in the business realm. Your journey starts here!
KIMAP is a very unique master’s program that emphasizes interdisciplinary education in business,
economics, and law. KIMAP welcomes students not only from Japan but from all over the world,
placing
international camaraderie as the program’s norm. Further, we invite prominent researchers in the
fields of business, economics, and law to Kobe University every year and ask them to give
intensive
lectures so that KIMAP students will have a precious opportunity to access cutting-edge
knowledge.
Thanks to these features, KIMAP is a truly unique program, unparalleled in Japan and perhaps in
Asia
as well.
Now, KIMAP offered in the Graduate School of Economics (KIMAP in Economics) has one additional
feature. In economics, the quantitative aspects of social science are emphasized. Thus, students
entering KIMAP in Economics are required to take microeconomics, macroeconomics, and
econometrics as
core courses. Through this training, students are equipped with mathematical and statistical
skills
that are becoming an indispensable part of modern social science. KIMAP in Economics welcomes
students who seek both interdisciplinary and quantitative education at the master’s level.
All the classes of our program are taught entirely in English to prepare our students for the international job market.
Both Japanese and foreign students are welcome in our program in order to foster a more international environment and promote camaraderie between different cultures.
Our program is jointly offered by three Graduate Schools (Law, Economics and Business Administration) and our students will obtain a Master's Degree from their Graduate School plus a certificate attesting that they completed the program in the field of their choice.
Every year we will invite prominent researchers from all over the world in order to ensure that our students acquire cutting-edge knowledge from different perspectives.
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