ArtEast wrote:
Instead of JPLT, you can consider a Business Japanese Language Test run by JETRO. I haven't taken it yet, but planning this year.
ArtEast, thanks for confirming my point of view about American and European MBAs.
I recently thought about the BJT but I heard the reputation was not as good as the JLPT.That s why I only considered taking the JLPT this year.
nanodearokane wrote:
if you take a look at this page (and can read japanese), you'll find that they have degrees from MIT, Harvard, Wharton, Kellogg, Chicago, and IMD.
https://www.bain.co.jp/wwwtok/aboutbain.html <-----click on the 'management member' link.
Nobody from INSEAD, but I know (after interning at a similar firm) that it's really well regarded in Japanese consulting as well. Basically, they all stumped for the usual suspects (and definitely not hitotsubashi, waseda, or keio). That probably says something.
Also, given Bain's private equity work there, it's probably not as essential that you speak japanese in that firm post-mba. BCG requires fluency, and I dunno about McK.
nanodearokane, thank you very much for your comments.I went to Bain Japan website (english version) from bain.com but I haven t found so many details about the management member.
I am not so surprised to see MIT, Harvard, Wharton, Kellogg, Chicago but IMD..........interesting
I consider the Japanese language as a strong tool to enter into the market and also as an added value to apply to a MBA in the future.
Thanks to everyone for your help.