Master in Kobe University Interdisciplinary Master Program (KIMAP) in Management Program

The Kobe University Interdisciplinary Master Program in Management, part of the KIMAP framework, is a two-year master's degree delivered in English at Kobe University in Hyogo, Japan, with admission each October. Kobe University positions its overall mission around integrity, freedom, and cooperation within an open, cosmopolitan academic setting, aiming to contribute to the global community through knowledge built on universal values. This management-focused track applies that framing to the study of how organizations are led, structured, and operated in competitive, often international, environments. Coursework in a management program of this kind commonly covers strategic management, organizational behavior, corporate finance, marketing, and operations, together with case-based analysis of business decisions across different industries and markets. Students typically build both analytical and practical skills, working through group projects and individual research alongside core theory, and completing a supervised thesis or capstone project over the two years. Because teaching is conducted in English, the program brings together students from a range of countries and professional backgrounds, creating classroom discussion informed by different market contexts. Kobe, a port city in Hyogo Prefecture with a long commercial history, offers a relevant environment for coursework connected to trade, logistics, and corporate strategy. Graduates of management master's programs generally move into roles in consulting, corporate strategy, finance, marketing, and general management, or pursue further doctoral study in business or organizational research. The October start date is timed for applicants coming from academic calendars outside Japan.