Eight Features of Graduate School of Accounting & Finance, MBA Program
1. Acquire specialized knowledge and practical skills as a highly skilled professional
With a systematic curriculum covering basic, advanced and applied practice, and detailed instruction from experienced faculty, students can acquire balanced specialist knowledge and practical skills in accounting, taxation, finance and management.
2. Advantages in the Certified Public Accountant Examination
Upon completing the required course, you can apply for exemption from three of the short-answer test subjects in the Certified Public Accountant Examination, excluding Corporate Law. In addition, some subjects can be recognized as credits for practical training by the Japanese Institute of Certified Public Accountants, reducing the burden of practical training after passing the exam.
Accounting Professional Course
3. Exemption from certain subjects in the tax accountant examination (1 accounting subject/2 tax law subjects)
Students who have been enrolled for two years or more, acquired the required curriculum credits, written a thesis in the field of tax law or accounting, and obtained a degree can be exempted from some subjects in the tax accountant examination.
*Exemption applications and approvals are handled by the National Tax Council.
4. AFP certification registration and CFP® exam eligibility
This graduate school offers a CFP®-certified education program. By completing the required education course and passing the Japan Association of Financial Planners' proposal assignment, students can simultaneously obtain AFP certification and be eligible to take the CFP® qualification examination.
5. There are courses that can be completed on weekends only, or through distance learning (online classes) only.
We offer classes mainly on weekends and weekday evenings, and we have expanded our timetable and distance learning (online classes) so that students can complete the course on weekends alone, making it suitable for working adults. Furthermore, the Tax Professional course can be completed using only distance learning (online classes).
6. It is possible to earn two degrees in as little as three years (multi-degree system)
After obtaining the first degree, students can re-enroll and obtain the second degree. Students can write and complete a thesis for partial exemption from both subjects of the tax accountant examination (tax law and accounting) in as little as three years. Students can also use the exemption system in both fields (maximum three subjects).
7. Recurrent education (subject-specific course registration and auditing system, "accounting", "tax law", "management and finance" programs)
After completing the course, you can continue to brush up on your knowledge by taking courses or auditing classes. Many graduates take advantage of this system every year for lifelong learning, to keep up with the latest information, and to receive continuing education certified by the Japan Association of Financial Planners.
In order to provide specialized learning at this graduate school to meet the needs of not only graduates but also the general working population, we have launched the "Accounting," "Tax Law," and "Management and Finance" programs from 2025.
"Accounting", "Tax Law", and "Management and Finance" programs
8. Specialized Practical Education and Training Benefit (up to 1.12 million yen)
The Accounting Professional Course and the Tax Professional Course are eligible for the Specialized Practical Education and Training Grant. Those who meet certain conditions will receive a maximum of 1.12 million yen.
*For details, please contact your nearest public employment security office (Hello Work). (*Not eligible for education and training support benefits.)