Through the BEST Alliance, students may obtain MBA degrees from both Hitotsubashi ICS and a partner institution (Peking University Guanghua School of Management or Seoul National University, Graduate Business School) by fulfilling the residence and credit requirements of each school.
Full-time MBA students at ICS are eligible to apply to the Double Degree Program during their 2nd year of studying at ICS, subject to meeting the eligibility criteria and successfully completing the selection process determined by the respective partner university.
Students must complete the required coursework and pass final examinations at both institutions to be awarded two degrees. Admission requirements differ by partner university, and a valid GMAT or GRE score is generally required.
Important: The Double Degree Program with Peking University Guanghua School of Management requires a total of three years of study (one year at Hitotsubashi ICS and two years at PKU). The program with Seoul National University is completed over two years (one year at Hitotsubashi ICS and one year at SNU).