FAQ regarding COVID-19

Hitotsubashi ICS will conduct the 2023 admission intake for all of the programs. Here is the FAQ regarding COVID-19 from the prospective students.

1. Are any changes planned for the MBA program starting September 2023?

The MBA program will commence in September 2023 whether in the usual in-person form or online.

2. What changes have been made to the MBA Application Process for the 2023 admissions intake?

For the 2023 intake; 

• We will continue to accept the online versions of GMAT/GRE. 
• TOEFL/ IELTS score report submission has become optional; (but some scholarships require it). 
• We will not accept any GMAT/GRE score updates after the deadline.
• The interview will be conducted online.

3. Due to the COVID 19 situation, will waivers be granted for the GMAT/GRE?

No; however, we will be accepting the online versions of the GMAT/GRE.

4. I can’t obtain the official transcript from the university I graduated from. What should I do?

We are aware of situations in which it is difficult to obtain the official transcript. We recommend contacting your university as soon as possible, as it may take more time than usual to obtain a transcript. Please contact the admissions office if you have further inquiries.

5. What is your policy on deferring once accepted to the program?

Hitotsubashi ICS allows accepted candidates to apply for a leave of absence to accommodate personal circumstances before they decide to enroll. This process usually takes place in August. For the 1-year program, the length of absence allowed is 1 year, and for the 2-year program, the length of absence allowed is 2 years.

For more details regarding the leave of absence process and related fees, please contact us here.

6. What kind of impact will there be on scholarships and financial aid?

Please note, however, that some scholarships require you to be physically in Japan during the course of study.
Please refer to Financing Your MBA on the Hitotsubashi ICS website.

7. Where can I find the latest information on Japanese government border enforcement measures?

Please visit the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Japan website for the latest information on the Japanese government’s border measures.

Also, you may contact your local Japanese Embassy for more details.

8. Will I have the same professors online as I would in the in-person format?

Yes. Hitotsubashi ICS’ learning experiences are experienced in teaching online and are constantly updating their teaching methods to provide the best online learning experience. Our professors do not simply move classroom content to a virtual platform; they instead transform course material and pedagogy to deliver an experience that optimizes the advantages of online learning.