ADMISSIONS GUIDE. 2015 entry. Global Business and Management Studies Doshisha Business School

ADMISSIONS GUIDE 2015 entry Global Business and Management Studies Doshisha Business School

Global Business and Management Studies: Admissions Guide for 2015 entry ようこそ!Welcome! Thank you for showing interest in the Global Business and Management Studies program at Doshisha Business School, Kyoto, Japan. The Doshisha Global Business and Management Studies program is a Masters level (MBA) program that welcomes applications from motivated and ambitious people seeking to explore and extend the frontiers of business management knowledge and practice while simultaneously improving the well-being of increasingly globalized societies. The Global Business and Management Studies program at Doshisha Business School is special in terms of its location: the beautiful and historic city of Kyoto and its network of innovative and creative industries. Kyoto is home to some of the world s oldest companies and is an ancient center for schools of religious thought and practice that, through processes of international trade and education, continue to influence Western conceptualizations of sustainability and mindfulness relevant to global management practice and development. Our Global Business and Management Studies program is designed to build on these traditions and re-invigorate their relevance to the study of global business and management. Beyond Business As Usual Generally speaking, management education can be understood as a process designed to train students in skills and competences relevant to pursuing a successful career in business and management. With focus on sustainability, the Global Business and Management Studies program incorporates principles of mindfulness in management education. This means promoting the learning and critical application of knowledge and skills within established boundaries for MBA-type education: i.e. business as usual. Very importantly, it also means guiding students towards exploring and enquiring beyond the boundaries set by established theories and practices of global business and management: not business as usual. Overall, our aim is to prepare future business leaders who are willing and able to respond effectively to the emerging needs of the increasingly diverse groups of people participating in the global economy. Achieving this aim means developing both a strategic and a compassionate understanding of people s needs relating to security, to equality of opportunity, and to social and economic development that is sustainable: i.e. that should safeguard the ability of future generations to develop their lives and careers. The Doshisha Global Business and Management Studies program offers a unique experience to students and professors willing to work in partnership when exploring - and challenging - traditions and trends in global business and management. People Hold The Key Since its inception, a striking feature of the Doshisha Global Business and Management Studies program is the diversity of the people who make our program special. The students we work with come from a wide variety of backgrounds: to illustrate, this academic year (2014) we accepted students from over twenty nationalities. Correspondingly, we welcome applications from aspiring and inspiring students regardless of gender, ethnicity, religion, or nationality. 1

Our student admissions process is designed to evaluate each individual applicant as a whole person and as someone who is motivated to add value to themselves, to other participants in the Global Business and Management Studies program, and to the companies who employ our students after they graduate. In order to establish a positive fit between applicants and the Global Business and Management Studies program our admissions process is designed to assess fairly and competently each applicant s professional experience, potential for academic development, and the value we believe each applicant can add to our program and to society generally. We assess each individual s potential for academic development through the quality of their application documents and supporting references. As part of the application process each applicant can request a Preliminary Interview, where general and specific requirements for acceptance onto the Global Business and Management Studies program can be discussed individually and in more detail with a Global Business and Management Studies Professor (see Section 2.1.5). Applicants who go on to submit a Formal Application must pass a Formal Interview with two Global Business and Management Studies Professors (see Section 3.1.3). The final decision about student applications is made by a committee consisting of all Faculty members of Doshisha Business School (see Section 3.1.4). Note: Regardless of whether their application is successful or not, we undertake to give each applicant individual feedback that should guide them towards choosing other Masters programs or career pathways. At Doshisha Business School, our fundamental belief is that people hold the key ready to open doors of opportunity for themselves and for other people across the world, now and in the future! Overview On the following pages you can find all the information necessary to complete your application. If anything is unclear or if you have any questions about the process, please do not hesitate to contact us directly using this email: ji-gmba@mail.doshisha.ac.jp At each stage of the application process our dedicated admissions staff will handle your application efficiently and carefully: we assure you of personal and professional service. Section A of this guide contains general course information, details of admissions requirements and guidance on how to apply. Section B provides information on the registration process which includes details on securing a study visa for applicants who are not already studying or working in Japan. Preliminary applications If you are interested in applying for the program but would like to consult with us first, we invite you to submit a Preliminary Application. Our admissions team will put you in personal contact with one of our Professors, who will review your application and offer you a Preliminary Interview. There is no fee for submitting a preliminary application; nor is there any commitment from the side of the applicant during the preliminary application process. The Preliminary Application form is quick and easy to complete. You can find the Preliminary Application form on our website under the How to Apply link. Simply complete the form and return it to ji-gmba@mail.doshisha.ac.jp Note: In your Email, please use the Subject Line GLOBAL BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT STUDIES Preliminary Application 2

Contents SECTION A Admissions and Applications 1. Course information 1.1. General course details 2. Admissions criteria 2.1. Eligibility 2.1.1 Academic requirements 2.1.2 GMAT/GRE score 2.1.3 Work experience 2.1.4 English language requirements 2.1.5 Preliminary application 2.2. Fees and scholarships 2.2.1 Course fees 2.2.2 Scholarships 3. Applications 3.1. Process 3.1.1 Check your eligibility 3.1.2 Formal application 3.1.3 Interview 3.1.4 Notification of acceptance 3.1.5 Initial registration procedures 3.2. Required documentation 3.2.1 Application form 3.2.2 University Graduation Certificate(s) (or Certificate of Expected Graduation) 3.2.3 Academic transcript(s) 3.2.4 Two letters of recommendation 3.2.5 Certificate of English Language Proficiency (for non-native English speakers) 3.2.6 GMAT or GRE official report 3.2.7 Personal identification material(s) 3.2.8 Application fee receipt 3.2.9 Photographs 3.2.10 Important notes 3.3. Important dates 3.4. Application fee 3.5. Method of application fee payment 3.5.1 Payments by Credit Card 3.5.2 Payments by Bank Transfer 3.6. Submitting your application 3.7. Protection of personal information 3.8. Important notes 4. Contact details 3

SECTION B Registration procedures 1. Overview 2. Initial registration procedures 2.1. Initial registration fees 2.2. International applicants residing overseas (Round 1-5) 2.3. Applicants who are foreign residents in Japan (Round 1-6) 2.4. Applicants with Japanese nationality (Round 1-6) 2.5. Important note 3. Secondary registration procedures 3.1. Arrival in Japan 3.2. Submission of documents 4. Notes 5. Contact details APPENDICES 1 A form for Telegraphic Transfer (only for applicants residing in Japan) 2 Sample 3 Pasteboard of Receipt for Telegraphic Transfer (only for applicants residing in Japan) 4

SECTION A Admissions and Applications 1. Course Information ADMISSIONS GUIDE 2015 Students are required to complete units to the value of forty-six credits within the two-year registration period to be awarded the Master of Business Administration (MBA). 1.1 General course details Course length Two years Format Full-time Entry point October Required credits 46 2. Admissions criteria 2.1 Eligibility Our minimum requirements are as follows: 2.1.1 Academic requirements A bachelor s degree from a recognized college or university is mandatory and therefore applicants are required to meet one of the following requirements at the time of application. (1) Hold a bachelor s degree or above from a university outside of Japan and have completed a minimum of sixteen years of school education, or who expect to obtain the degree and to complete such education before September 30, 2015. (2) Hold a bachelor s degree or above from a university in Japan, or who expect to obtain before September 30, 2015. (3) Those who have a certificate of completion for fifteen years of school education outside of Japan and are recognized by the Doshisha Business School as having obtained a high level of academic excellence. In this case, you are advised to consult with us in advance by submitting a preliminary application to confirm your academic eligibility. Notes: For the process of preliminary application, please refer to our website (http://gmba.doshisha.ac.jp). 2.1.2 GMAT/GRE score As with other international business schools, a GMAT or GRE score is required to enter the Global Business and Management Studies at Doshisha Business School. Please refer to section 3.2.6 for further details. Note: Any individual queries about academic ability test scores and other supporting qualifications can be raised at a Preliminary Interview (see Section 2.1.5). 5

2.1.3 Work experience At least 2 years full-time work experience is preferred. For your information, the average student at our program has 3 to 5 years work experience, some with considerably more. In the Application Form, please remember to tell us about any part-time, internship, volunteer or other supervised activities you have been involved in. Note: Any individual queries about what other activities might be considered as relevant work experiences can be raised at a Preliminary Interview (see Section 2.1.5). 2.1.4 English language requirements (for non-native English speakers only) This requirement is waived for candidates who are native English speakers or who have received a bachelor's degree from a university where the medium of instruction was English. If English is not your native language, you will need to demonstrate proficiency in the language, by submitting a score from a recognized English language test (please see table below). English Language Test Minimum Score Required TOEIC 760 83 (internet-based test) TOEFL * 560 (paper-based test) 220 (computer-based test) IELTS (Academic) 6.0 Cambridge Examination FCE (Pass) Note: Applicants who have already passed or intend to take internationally recognized English language qualifications other than those listed above (e.g. TOEFL ITP, IELTS General) should consider requesting a Preliminary Interview (see Section 2.1.5 below) 2.1.5 Preliminary application If you are not sure whether you meet the requirements outlined in Sections 2.1.2-2.1.4 (above), we strongly encourage you to submit a Preliminary Application. There is no charge for submitting a preliminary application, and the form is simple to download and quick to complete. You can download the Preliminary Application from our website. 2.2 Fees and scholarships 2.2.1 Course fees The course fees for the Global Business and Management Studies at Doshisha Business School for 2015 entry students are as follows. Course Fees for 2015 Enrollment (Fees in Japanese Yen) YEAR 1 YEAR 2 Fees/Semester Fall Semester Spring Semester Fall Semester Spring Semester Admission Fee 280,000 (*1) - - - Tuition 267,500 267,500 273,000 273,000 Fee for Educational Support 54,500 (*2) 54,500 60,500 60,500 Total 1,591,000 Initial registration fees: 280,000 (*1) +267,500 + 54,500 (*2 ) = 602,000 yen Notes: i. Students who obtained their undergraduate or graduate degrees at Doshisha University will be charged half of the admission fee, i.e. 140,000 yen. 6

ii. In case a student enrolls in more than 2 years, there will be the tuition of 546,000 yen and the fee for educational support of 121,000 yen per year. 2.2.2 Scholarship Doshisha Business School is pleased to offer the Doshisha University reduced-tuition scholarship to all international students ranging from 30% to 100%. Please refer to our Scholarship webpage for the latest information. *Conditions may apply to some international applicants. 3. Applications 3.1 Process 3.1.1 Check your eligibility Please check Section 2.1 (Eligibility) carefully to confirm whether you are eligible to apply for the Global Business and Management Studies program. If you are unsure whether you are eligible or not, please submit a preliminary application (see Section 2.1.5 above) or contact us directly. 3.1.2 Formal application To submit a formal application you need to complete the Formal Application form (which can be downloaded from our webpage) and return it to us with all of the necessary supporting documentation. You must submit these before the advertised deadlines. Failure to do this will result in your application being rejected. Upon receipt of your completed application form and supporting application materials, we will send you an acknowledgement message by email. 3.1.3 Interview Our admissions team will fully review your application form and supporting documentation when we receive them. Applicants who successfully pass this screening stage will be called for an interview. Interviews are an important part of the applications process and an opportunity for us to assess your motivation, communication skills, and suitability for our program. Applicants residing in Japan will be invited to a face-to-face interview. Overseas applicants will be interviewed using video-call such as Skype. Please ensure you give us your video-call ID in your application form. 3.1.4 Notification of acceptance Following the interview, a final decision will be made on your application by the faculty and you will be notified of our decision shortly thereafter. Successful applicants will receive an offer letter and are required to pay a non-refundable admission fee of 280,000 yen by the advertised deadline. 3.1.5 Initial registration procedures Once you have accepted your place and paid the admission fee, you can then proceed to complete registration procedures (including immigration procedures for overseas applicants) to secure you place. Please see Section B below for more information. 7

3.2 Required documentation You will need to submit the following documents in support of your application. Required Documents for Applicants Notes Application form Prescribed form (available from our website) 3 sets University Graduation Certificate(s) Original (or certified copy) (or Certificate of Expected Graduation) 1 or more Academic transcript(s) Original (or certified copy) 1 or more Letters of recommendation Original 2 Certificate of English Language Proficiency Original only 1 GMAT/GRE official score report Original only 1 Personal identification material(s) Photocopy 1 or more Application fee receipt Bank transfer: Original receipt (or photocopy) Credit card payment: Printout of Result page 1 Photographs Two physical and one digital photographs 3 3.2.1 Application form Applications can only be accepted using our formal application form which is available for downloading from our webpage (http://gmba.doshisha.ac.jp). Notes: I. The form must be completed by the applicant in person, using Microsoft Excel. II. Please use the western calendar when indicating years of birth and other dates required in the application form. III. Where indicated, please use the response sheet for your responses to the questions. Should you choose not to respond to a certain question, please write N/A on the relevant part. IV. Please place all the pages in sequence according to the page numbers indicated at the bottom right corner of each page, and clip all the pages together. V. Please affix one physical photograph (3cm x 2.4cm) to the specified place and sign, in handwriting, on the declaration on the first page of the application. VI. Please make three hard-copy sets of your application (one set = the original document with your physical photograph and handwritten signature, plus two set of copies) before submission. VII. Please also submit a soft copy (digital file) of your application along with your digital photograph via email before the deadline. VIII. Your completed application form (hard copies and soft copy) and other required documents must reach the office of Doshisha Business School by the deadline. 3.2.2 University Graduation Certificate(s) (or Certificate of Expected Graduation) This should be an official document (original) issued by the university level institute(s) attended. If you are currently attending university, please submit the proof (i.e. Certificate of Expected Graduation) that you will complete the program by September 30, 2015. You do not need to submit your degree certificate if the degree title and date of award is clearly stated on your academic transcript. Please also see 3.2.10 Important notes below for further information. 8

3.2.3 Academic transcript(s) This should be an official document (original) issued by the university level institute(s) attended. The document should include detailed results of all classes and courses taken. If you are still attending university and therefore cannot obtain the final academic grades at the time of application, please submit the latest official record and the final transcript as soon as it becomes available. Please see 3.2.10 Important notes below for further information. 3.2.4 Two letters of recommendation The two letters of recommendation form a very important part of the selection process, helping us to assess your potential fit to the Global Business and Management Studies program and whether our program appears to be a logical development of your professional and academic career. Your two letters of recommendation can be in any format: e.g. handwritten or types. However, each must be written onto officially headed paper and signed and dated by the referee. In the reference letter your selected referee should briefly explain their relationship to you, during what length of time in what context: e.g. during your university studies or during a period of your employment. They should also add some comment explaining why they consider the Doshisha Business School Global Business and Management Studies program to be a positive development of your personal experience and professional career. Note: Please arrange for your selected referees to send their letters of recommendation directly to us at Doshisha Business School in hard copy by post. Very importantly: it is (your) the applicant s responsibility to ensure that your two letters of recommendation reach our Admissions Office at Doshisha Business School before the application deadline. Failure to ensure this by the relevant application deadline might result in your application being rejected. Please contact us directly if you are unsure about this requirement. General guidance Please secure two letters of recommendation that are written by people who know you well. If you were in university / vocational / professional education as recently as three (3) years ago, please submit one academic and one employment-related reference. Otherwise, please submit two employment-related references. We expect reference letters to be written in English. Where necessary, we also accept reference letters written in Japanese. Academic recommendation: Academic referees should be able to comment on your academic and intellectual ability. They should be able to assess your ability to analyze and apply theoretical frameworks to practical situations, and to present a cogent and coherent argument. We also expect to learn about examples where you demonstrated initiative and creativity during your studies. Employment-related recommendation: Employment referees should be able to give a broad overview of your managerial skills and experience, and of your potential to provide leadership in your own professional development and in teamwork with others. They should also be able to assess your potential for learning and applying new management skills and competencies. Note: By employment referees we also accept letters from people who have supervised you in part-time or voluntary work situations, whether during or after your university / vocational-level studies. 9

3.2.5 Certificate of English Language Proficiency (for non-native English speakers) We accept original documents of the following qualifications as proof of language competence: TOEIC, TOEFL (DI Code - 8759), IELTS and Cambridge Examination. You can arrange with the test institution to send the score directly to Doshisha Business School. Please see 2.1.4 above for this requirement. And please also see 3.2.10 Important notes below for further information. 3.2.6 GMAT or GRE official score report Please send your GMAT or GRE score report to us via the official GMAT or GRE website. Our Program Code is QJK-PK-35 for GMAT and the Designated Institution Code is 3575 for GRE. 3.2.7 Personal identification material(s) For international applicants from overseas: Please submit a photocopy of the passport page(s) showing your photo, full name, nationality and other identification information. If you do not yet have a passport, please submit a photocopy of an Identification Certificate issued by the government or its equivalent public institution in your home country. For international applicants residing in Japan: Please submit a photocopy of your resident card ( 在 留 カード), both sides. For applicants with Japanese nationality: Please submit a photocopy of the passport page showing your photo, full name, nationality and other identification information. In case you do not have a passport, please submit a photocopy of a document that certifies your identity issued by the government or its equivalent public institution in Japan. 3.2.8 Application fee receipt You will need to provide certified evidence that the application fee has been paid for your formal application to be considered. This will normally take the form of a receipt provided by your bank confirming the transfer, or if you pay online with a credit card, it will be the result page that you can print out after the transaction is completed. Please note that the application fee is non-refundable. Please refer to section 3.5 below for the method of payment. 3.2.9 Photographs You are required to submit three photographs. These should be face-to-shoulder colored photos, without background, hat or other head covering, taken within the previous three months. Please affix one physical photograph, size 3cm 2.4cm, to the application form and also send with your application one additional physical photograph of the same size. Please also send one digital photograph along with the soft copy of your application form via email. *Please note that the photographs you submit will be used for your student identification card after enrollment. 3.2.10 Important notes i) If it is later found that you have misrepresented the facts in your application, you may be dismissed from the school. ii) If documents other than those prepared by the applicant are in a language other than English or Japanese, it will be the responsibility of the applicant to attach an official English (or Japanese) translation certified by a public authority or a notary public institution. iii) Please submit original documents unless the submission of photocopy is instructed. 10

iv) If you have attended, or are attending, more than one university, please submit University Graduation Certificate and Academic Transcript of each university/academic institution. This includes an exchange study program where you earned any credits. v) Applicants may submit notarized documents of the University Graduation Certificate and Academic Transcript only in the case where the university attended by the applicant does not reissue these official documents. In this case these documents must be authenticated by the university attended by the applicant (or a certified public institution such as a notary public office). Please note that the submitted notarized documents will not be returned. Please also note that we do not accept photocopies. vi) Application materials will not be returned regardless of the result of application. Exceptions* are Certificate of English Language Proficiency (original), University Graduation Certificate (original) and Academic Transcript (original).*please see vii) below. vii) If you include a written request in your application package, we will undertake to return the original documents stated in vi) above. We cannot guarantee under any circumstances to return original documents requested at a later date, or even to accept such a request. viii) The university may require the submission of documents other than those listed above. 3.3 Important dates Application for 2015 entry admission will open December 1, 2014. Detailed schedule for each application round is as follows. We have six application rounds. Your application package must be received by the Doshisha Business School on or before the specified deadline to be considered for a round. A late or incomplete application leaves you at risk of not being considered for a place and if you have any queries at this stage do not hesitate to contact us for guidance. Round Application Deadline Interview Period (1) Admission Decisions (Successful applicants) Due date for Admission Fee (2) 1 December 19, 2014 By December 22 In early January Late February 2 January 22, 2015 By January 26 In early February Late March 3 February 19, 2015 By February 23 In early March Late April 4 March 27, 2015 By April 2 In mid April Late May 5 May 15, 2015 By May 25 In early June (3) Late June (4) *6 (5) June 18, 2015 By June 22 before early July Early August 11

Notes: (1) Applicants will be notified of the interview date individually by email. (Interviews will not be conducted on Sundays and school holidays.) (2) Successful applicants will be notified directly by the Office of International Students regarding Admission Fee payment deadlines and initial registration procedures. Please see Section B below for more information. (3) Round 5: Overseas applicants for Round 5 must be well prepared in order to apply for the Certificate of Eligibility (see below) soon after successful application. Certificate of Eligibility: This is an official document issued by the Immigration Bureau in Japan and required for successful applicants to obtain a College Student visa. Please see Section B below for more information. (4) Round 5: Successful applicants of Round 5 should note that the due date for admission fee payment is set much earlier than the other application round. (5) *Round 6: This round is a special period available only for applicants who meet the conditions mentioned below and who therefore do not need to apply for the Certificate of Eligibility. Eligible applicants for Round 6: Only applicants who meet one of the following conditions are eligible to apply to Round 6: i. Those who have Japanese nationality. ii. Those who have foreign nationality currently residing in Japan and will continue to reside in Japan for the entire period between application and enrollment. iii. Those who are currently residing outside Japan but have obtained either Permanent Resident, Long-Term Resident, Spouse or Child of Japanese National, or Spouse or Child of Permanent Resident visa. iv. Those who are able to prove as having qualifications equivalent to ii and iii above and therefore do not need to newly apply for the Certificate of Eligibility. If you have any concerns about your eligibility for Round 6, please consult with us in advance. (6) Please note that these dates are subject to revision where necessary. 3.4 Application fee All applicants are required to pay a non-refundable application fee as follows. Fee for applicants: 15,000 yen You will need to provide certified evidence that the above fee has been paid for your formal application to be considered. This will normally take the form of a receipt provided by your bank confirming the transfer. 3.5 Method of application fee payment 3.5.1 Payments by Credit Card You may pay your application fee online with a credit card. Please follow the procedures on how to make an online payment. Please note that the website can be only accessed by computer and is available in English only. 12

*Please click on the image or directly access to the website (http://www.doshisha.ac.jp/en/admissi on/guide/payment.html) > Graduate Programs > Application. Important notes: i. Please make all credit card payments before 23:00 (Japan Standard Time) of the deadline date for each application period. ii. There will be a processing fee of 432 yen for online credit card payment. iii. A third party may pay on the applicant s behalf. However, please make sure to enter the applicant s personal details on the Basic Information page. iv. After the transaction is completed, please print out two copies of the Result page on A4 or letter-size paper. Submit one copy with the application materials. Please keep the other copy and write down the Receipt Number for your reference. (It is not necessary to paste it onto the Pasteboard for the Receipt of Remittance that is required to submit when you pay the application fee with a form for Telegraphic Transfer at a bank.) v. If you forget to print out the Result page, please go to the Application Results page and enter the Receipt Number and your date of birth to view the page again. vi. The payment confirmation will be sent to the email address you registered. vii. The transaction will be in Japanese yen. Please note that the conversion rate will apply at the time of the transaction. Please contact your credit card company for further details. viii. If you have any credit card verification issues, please contact your credit card company. 3.5.2 Payments by Bank Transfer For applicants residing outside of Japan For overseas remittance to Japan, you are required to add the transaction fee of 2,500 yen to the application fee. (The total amount remitted should therefore be 17,500 yen for international applicants.) 13

Please use the following information to facilitate the payment of your application fee: Pay into (beneficiary bank) The Bank of Tokyo-Mitsubishi UFJ, Ltd. Kyoto Branch Bank address 10 Naginatabokocho, Karasuma-higashiiru, Shijodori, Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto, 600-8008, Japan Transfer type Telegraphic transfer Payment Advise and pay Paying bank s charge, if any Payee s account SWIFT address BOTKJPJT Account type Ordinary (Savings) account Account number 11770 Account holder Doshisha University Please note that the remittance must be made in the name of the applicant, although a third party may pay on the applicant s behalf. For applicants residing in Japan A form for Telegraphic Transfer at a bank is available on the Appendices of this Admissions Guide for applicants residing in Japan. Please do not remit your application fee to the above bank account designated for overseas applicants only. Please contact the office directly for further details. Please note that we are not able to accept remittances made from an ATM, JP Bank account or in cash. 3.6 Submitting your application (1) Submission of application by email: Please send your completed application form by email. Please do not send incomplete application form or other materials unless instructed. If you have any questions concerning how to fill in the form, please contact us. Your application form should be saved as <your full name> 2015 Application and sent to ji-gmba@mail.doshisha.ac.jp, and the subject of your email should be SUBMISSION of 2015 Application. (2) Submission of application by post: Please also send three sets of hard copy of the application form with all the supporting documentation by EMS or international courier service, to the address below. If you are a domestic applicant, we advise you to send the package by registered mail. Please write in English on the front of the envelope: APPLICATION FOR GLOBAL BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT STUDIES. Please note that application package must be received by Doshisha Business School on or before each deadline to be considered for each round. Please send the Application (hard copies) to: Global Business and Management Studies, Doshisha Business School Doshisha University Karasuma-Imadegawa, Kamigyo-ku, Kyoto, 602-8580 JAPAN TEL: +81-75-251-4600 (3) Applicants must send all the application materials in one package, except for the original GMAT or GRE official score repot and English Proficiency Test score report(s) that are required or available to be sent from the test institution(s) directly. 14

3.7 Protection of personal information Doshisha University is dedicated to collecting, handling, storing and using any personal identifiable information securely and properly. Following the enforcement of the Act on the Protection of Personal Information, Doshisha University defined the Basic Policy on Protection of Personal Information regarding the handling of personal information. Based on this policy for safe guarding personal information, the Regulations on Protection of Personal Information has been established. We ensure that such information will be handled and protected appropriately and that we will use applicants personal information only for the purpose of contacting them and making statistics of entrance examination and database of students admitted. 3.8 Important notes (1) Applications for 2015 entry will close when the program reaches full capacity and prospective students are therefore encouraged to submit early applications. (2) Please note that the office of Doshisha Business School will be closed from December 27, 2014 to January 4, 2015, and from the end of April 2015 to early May 2015. All enquires/messages received on holidays (or weekends) will be responded to during normal office hours. Please check our website for latest information on dates and office hours. 4. Contact details Global Business and Management Studies Doshisha Business School, Doshisha University Karasuma-Imadegawa, Kamigyo-ku, Kyoto, 602-8580 JAPAN TEL: +81-75-251-4600 FAX: +81-75-251-4710 Email: ji-gmba@mail.doshisha.ac.jp Web: http://gmba.doshisha.ac.jp 15

SECTION B Registration procedures 1. Overview Registration procedures are handled by the Office of International Students. Upon acceptance, applicants must complete the following procedures. Admission will be denied if the applicant does not complete these procedures by the deadline. Please refer to the guide for initial registration procedures enclosed in the Notification of Acceptance for further details and contact the Office of International Students for queries using the contact information on 5. Contact details below. 2. Initial registration procedures 2.1 Initial registration fees Applicants are required to pay an Initial Registration Fees. This consists of three components: 1. Admission Fee *1 2. Tuition *2 3. Fee for Educational Support *2 INITIAL REGISTRATION FEES Admission fee 280,000 Tuition 267,500 Fee for Educational Support 54,500 Total payable 602,000 *1 The Admission Fee may be regarded as a non-refundable deposit and commits the applicant to entry to the Global Business and Management Studies at Doshisha Business School. *2 The Tuition and Fee for Educational Support as a part of the initial registration fees stated above are for the Year 1 Fall Semester only. Please refer to Section A 2.2.1 for further information. 2.2 International applicants residing overseas (Round 1-5) [Step 1] Applicants must pay the Admission Fee by the advertised date which will be available in the guide for initial registration procedures. Applicants are also required to submit all necessary documents to the Office of International Students who will then act as your proxy to obtain a Certificate of Eligibility for a Status of Residence (college student) in Japan from the Immigration Bureau at the Ministry of Justice. Please refer to the guide, which will be sent to the successful applicant, for initial registration procedures for details on required documents. [Step 2] After the Office of International Students receives the Certificate of Eligibility from the Immigration Bureau at the Ministry of Justice, the applicant will be required to complete payment of the remaining components of initial registration fee (Tuition and Fee for Educational Support). As soon as the university has confirmed receipt of this payment, a Certificate of Eligibility and Admission Certificate documents will be sent to the applicant. [Step 3] Upon receiving the Certificate of Eligibility and the Admission Certificate after [Step 2] above, the applicant must apply for a Status of Residence (college student) by bringing these documents to the Japanese Embassy or a Japanese Consulate in their home country. Also, after arrival in Japan, applicants must complete submission of the required forms by early October, 2015. (See 3. Secondary registration procedures) 16

Initial registration procedures overview (For international applicants residing overseas) (1) Office of International Students (OIS) sends Registration Guideline to Successful Applicant. (2) Successful Applicant pays Admission Fee and submits necessary documents to OIS. (3) Upon receipt of Admission Fee payment and necessary documents, OIS applies for Certificate of Eligibility (COE) to the immigration bureau in Japan. (4) COE is issued by the immigration bureau and sent to OIS. (5) Successful Applicant pays the remaining fees (Tuition and Fee for Educational Support). (6) Upon receipt of the remaining fees, OIS sends COE and Admission Certificate to Successful Applicant. (7) Upon receipt of the documents, Successful Applicant applies for Visa to the Embassy or Consulate General of Japan, or to whichever office in their local region that offers equivalent services. 2.3 Applicants who are foreign residents in Japan (Round 1-6) Applicants must pay the Admission Fee by the advertised date which will be available in the guide for initial registration procedures. Applicants will then be required to complete the payment of the remaining components of initial registration fees (Tuition and Fee for Educational Support) by the advertised date and the submission of required documents by early October, 2015. (See 3. Secondary registration procedures below) Applicants who are foreign residents in Japan should consult with the Office of International Students directly concerning their visa status. Please note that you may have to extend or change your visa status. In this case you will require an Admission Certificate from the Office of International Students and this can only be issued after payment of all components of the initial registration fees. 2.4 Applicants with Japanese nationality (Round 1-6) Applicants must pay the Admission Fee by the advertised date which will be available in the guide for initial registration procedures. Applicants will then be required to complete the payment of the remaining components of initial registration fees (Tuition and Fee for Educational Support) by the advertised date and the submission of required documents by early October, 2015. (See 3. Secondary registration procedures below) 17

2.5 Important note Once received, the Admission Fee cannot be refunded. Cancellation of registration after the completion of initial registration procedures would be permitted only in the case the applicant goes through the prescribed cancellation procedure by September 30, 2015. In that case, the initial registration fees minus the admission fee will be refunded to the applicant. However, the applicants, for whom the university has applied (by proxy) for the Certificate of Eligibility to a Status of Residence (college student) in Japan, will be refunded the initial registration fees minus the admission fee only in the case they go through the prescribed procedure (submission of a statement of reason for cancellation of registration and return of the Certificate of Eligibility and the Admission Certificate) by September 30, 2015. Details will be enclosed in the Notification of Acceptance. 3. Secondary registration procedures 3.1 Arrival in Japan Please be aware that the successful applicant is required to arrive in Kyoto by the middle of September so you have enough time for your final registration and settling in. 3.2 Submission of documents The applicant is required to visit the office of Doshisha Business School and submit the documents listed below. Deadline Early October, 2015 Hours 9:00-11:30, 12:30-17 :00 (Monday through Friday) Please note that the registration will not be processed on Saturdays, Sundays and holidays. Place Doshisha Business School, Kambaikan building 3F, Imadegawa campus Notification of Contact Person (prescribed form to be sent to successful applicants) All students must have a contact person (regardless of nationality or place of residence) during their enrollment period at Doshisha University. This contact person should be the applicant s father or mother in principle, and designated to maintain communication with the university during the student s absence, and responsible for delivering messages/information from the university to the student. University Graduation Certificate(s) and Final Academic Transcript(s) Only those who have applied with a Certificate of Expected Graduation must submit a University Graduation Certificate(s) and final Academic Transcript(s). Certificate of Residence For successful international applicants: All foreigners residing in Japan for more than 3 months need to register their place of residence at a ward office in the district of residence within 14 days of moving into their new residence. Please register your residence in Japan at a ward office and then request either of the following documents. Certificate of Items Stated in Resident Register ( 住 民 票 記 載 事 項 証 明 書 ), or Certificate of Residence ( 住 民 票 ) Certificate of Items Stated in Resident Register or Certificate of Residence will only be issued upon request. Please note that this certificate is not the Resident Register Code Number Notification ( 住 民 票 コード 通 知 書 ) which will be given upon completion of registration of your address. 18

Notes i. If you cannot obtain the certificate by the deadline, please notify the office in advance. ii. This requirement may change due to the legal amendment and the most updated information will be sent to the successful applicants with the Notification of Acceptance. For successful applicants with Japanese nationality: Please submit a Certificate of Items Stated in Resident Register ( 住 民 票 記 載 事 項 証 明 書 ) that has your full name, address, gender and date of birth. 4. Notes i. The academic year begins on October 1 and ends on September 30 of the following year. ii. All international students enrolled at Doshisha University are required to obtain a valid visa status as prescribed in the Immigration Control and Refuge Recognition Act Appendix 1. International students should hold a College Student visa status in general and shall not be allowed to enroll at Doshisha University with a Temporary Visitor visa status. iii. The permission for the Certificate of Eligibility will be granted by the Ministry of Justice. If and when such permission is not granted, the university will not take any responsibility and may deny admission. In addition, students who have lost status of residence will be dismissed. iv. Application documents not prescribed by Doshisha Business School may be accepted and screened at a time other than the normal schedule when requested by the Japanese Government or governmental offices of other countries involved. The same applies to foundations at home and abroad, as well as overseas institutions that have academic exchange agreements with Doshisha Business School. Again, it is the same if the applicant has been granted a scholarship by any of the above mentioned organizations. v. The enrollment other than October may be approved if it is requested by any of the organizations described above and deemed necessary by the Graduate Schools. If necessary, the special student may be permitted to enroll for a period other than the normal length of enrollment, which is no less than six months and no more than one year with an extension for enrollment for up to one year possible upon screening. vi. Admission will be denied if there is any false information on the application form or the submitted documents. 5. Contact details Office of International Students Doshisha University Karasuma-Imadegawa, Kamigyo-ku, Kyoto, 602-8580 JAPAN TEL: +81-75-251-3257 FAX: +81-75-251-3123 Email: ji-intad@mail.doshisha.ac.jp Global Business and Management Studies Doshisha Business School, Doshisha University Karasuma-Imadegawa, Kamigyo-ku, Kyoto, 602-8580 JAPAN TEL: +81-75-251-4600 FAX: +81-75-251-4710 Email: ji-gmba@mail.doshisha.ac.jp Web: http://gmba.doshisha.ac.jp 19

Appendices 1. Form for Telegraphic Transfer (only for applicants residing in Japan 20

2. Sample form for Telegraphic Transfer 21

3. Pasteboard of Receipt for Telegraphic Transfer (only for applicants residing in Japan) This form is for applicants residing in Japan only. 日 本 国 内 居 住 者 用 受 験 番 号 (Office use only) Receipt of Remittance 入 学 検 定 料 振 込 金 証 明 書 貼 付 用 紙 For domestic applicants who completed the application fee payment by telegraphic transfer: Please paste the Receipt of remittance (B) in the box below. The receipt should have the official stamp of the bank on it. 本 学 所 定 の 振 込 依 頼 書 を 用 いて 金 融 機 関 の 窓 口 から 電 信 扱 で 入 学 金 検 定 料 を 振 り 込 んだ 後 振 込 金 証 明 書 Bをこの 用 紙 に 貼 付 して 提 出 してください ( 日 本 国 内 居 住 者 のみ) Paste the receipt (B) here. この 枠 内 に 振 込 金 証 明 書 Bを 貼 付 してください Global Business and Management Studies, Doshisha Business School 同 志 社 大 学 大 学 院 ビジネス 研 究 科 グローバル 経 営 研 究 専 攻 22