Graduate School of International Management, International University of Japan, (IUJ) – Niigata, Japan

The Graduate School of International Management (GSIM) at the International University of Japan (IUJ) was originally established in 1988 in collaboration with the Amos Tuck School of Business Administration at Dartmouth College, a member of the prestigious US Ivy League. Since its foundation, the GSIM has gone on to develop its own distinctive curriculum with a special Japan-Asia perspective.

Extracurricular activities include the opportunity to participate in the Graduate Student Organization (GSO), representing student interests in non-academic matters. Weekends may be spent by participating in local community events and activities. In addition, the IUJ sports facilities allow students to participate in a wide range of athletic activities including basketball, volleyball, soccer, training, aerobics, karate, table tennis and softball. IUJ's multi-cultural orientation provides an exceptional opportunity to mix with and learn from each other. IUJ students bring home with them new perspectives along with joyful memories of events they participated in around the campus and communities.

Location
The International University of Japan campus is located in Yamato-machi, a one and a half hour ‘bullet’ train ride (3 hours by car) from central Tokyo. IUJ campus is situated in a beautiful valley surrounded by magnificent mountains. The Joetsu-Shinkansen and the Kan'etsu Expressways provide easy access to Tokyo and Niigata City. IUJ is 10 minutes away from Urasa, and is connected by a frequent shuttle bus service. The nearest city is 40 minutes away by train (15 minutes by highway). The campus location is in an attractive, rural setting that offers many opportunities to experience the cultural environment of Japan and the beautiful outdoors.

Approximate Term Dates
Fall term: Early October to mid December
Winter term: Early January to late March

Academic Information
Courses are offered in such areas as Accounting, Finance, Information Technology, Management, Marketing and International Business Law. Teaching methods include lectures, case studies, team projects, business simulations, computer games, seminars and field trips.
Course Descriptions: http://iuj.jp/im-info/course.htm
Lecture Schedule: http://iuj.jp/im-info/timetable.htm

*NOTE: IUJ/JASSO offers a scholarship opportunity for incoming exchange


Credit Equivalency
10 IUJ credits = 12 SSB credits
12 IUJ credits = 15 SSB credits

Language
Language of instruction is English.

Computer Facilities
A high-speed fiber optic backbone connects all classrooms, faculty offices and administrative offices to a campus-wide Ethernet LAN. Computer rooms, offering Pentium PCs with both English and Japanese Windows operating systems, are open 24 hours a day. Dialup IP connection service is also provided, so students can access the Internet and campus LAN anytime even from off-campus.

Type/Availability of Accommodation
On-camping housing is available. All exchange students, except for students that arrive with their families, are accommodated in one of the Student Dormitories. Each room in the single-student dormitories is furnished with basic living facilities and a private bathroom. IUJ has limited accommodations for married students and it is quite difficult to find an external accommodation for a short period near the school. It is also very costly. For more housing information please visit: www.iuj.ac.jp/web/iuj_section.cfm?category=0904

Health Insurance
Due to current Japanese government regulations IUJ does not offer medical insurance to students whose intended stay in Japan is less than one year.

Visa Information
A college student visa must be obtained prior to study in Japan. IUJ will apply for the certificate of eligibility (CE) whilst it is the student’s responsibility to apply for the visa at the nearest Japanese Embassy or Consulate.
For information, visit:
Royal Trust Tower, Suite 3300
77 King St. W.
Toronto, ON M5K 1A1
Tel: 416-363-7038, Fax: 416-363-6074
Web site: www.toronto.ca.emb-japan.go.jp

Further Research
For more information about this partnership school, see the exchange literature available in the Schulich Exchange Reference Library located in room W263 SSB or visit their Web site at: www.iuj.ac.jp