Calling all Hitotsubashi ICS MBA Applicants: 2017 Intake!!

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Narenn · Answer

Welcome all Hitotsubashi ICS MBA applicants! Use this platform to know each-other, build network, exchange ideas/information, discuss application strategies, share interview /school visit experiences, and boost one-another's morale to face the tough admission process.

Good luck to all!

Good luck to all!

Narenn · Answer

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aMBAinJapan · Answer

For prospective students, I have just graduated from Hitotsubashi so I can reply to prospective students questions. Feel free to ask!

Bentencho · Answer

Hello,

I am exploring my MBA options and I just came across this school.

My overall GPA is only about 2.6.... but that's including my 1st and 2nd year stuff, where I totally bombed many courses (intro to literature, philosophy, etc). Latter 2 years I got a GPA of about 3.75.... when I finally "smartened up".
Work experience is all over the place, with many years doing data entry, some admin work with the government and now just working Trade Finance with a bank. 
Haven't done my GMAT yet.

I am thinking of Hitotsubashi since the tuition is significantly lower than my local schools (UBC/SFU). While I would prefer a school in the Kansai/Osaka area (hence my username), apparently not too many renown English-MBA in the area. The most enticing part for me is the exchange program with the possibility to go check out Yale and London Business School.

Anyone know how competitive are the spots in the MBA program? I think GMAT 620 was stated as the minimum, but what's the average for students being accepted?
How does internship work? Are positions found and assigned or does one have to search it and plan it themselves?
Any grad can give any feedback on the value of the MBA from Hitotsubashi? I mean I know it's a good school (my wife from Osaka said it's a good school), but how valuable is it for a gaijin who may wish to eventually use it back in North America.

Thanks!

rarabella · Answer

Hello, 
I'm going for the interview next week. Quite nervous now!

Can anybody share how the interview is done? Will there be a test as well?

yangyh · Answer

Hi there, I got the admission from ICS and would like to know more people who are also considering this school. Feel free to PM me :-D

ppravin88 · Answer

Folks, I'm glad that I got the acceptance letter from ICS for the 2- year program. 8-)

Other ICS admits and prospective candidates, feel free to buzz me for any assistance.

mxe · Answer

I heard getting into Hitotsubashi is quite competitive. Can u guys pls help me how did u make it through?? I'm thinking about getting MBA in Hitotsubashi but i'm not quite confidence about it. Can someone pls point out why did u choose this uni?

Thank in advance!

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Thank in advance!

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ngnthuhang · Answer

Hi there
I'm about taking the interview next week
Could anyone tell me what they would likely ask about? how is the admitted rate after the 2nd screening phase?
Thanks a lot!!!

Tusharshar123451 · Answer

Hi

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Tusharshar123451 · Answer

What type of questions are usually asked by the faculty in the interview round.

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bb · Answer

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