Admission information
● Admission Policy (AP)
For Master's Program in Technology Management (Professional), Graduate School of Innovation and Technology Management, Yamaguchi University
At the Graduate School of Innovation and Technology Management at Yamaguchi University, we aim to cultivate technology-management professionals who can tackle challenges from both technological and managerial perspectives to produce innovative results. Accordingly, we seek applicants who possess the following attributes:
Desired Student Profile
- Applicants who aspire to play a central role in driving innovation--within companies, organizations, regions, or internationally--and who are committed to generating and applying its outcomes.
- Applicants who, from a strategic perspective, are eager to harness technology to create value and solve management challenges, intend to master the requisite theories and methods, and aim either to lead themselves, support senior leadership, or assume future executive responsibility.
- Applicants who seek to pursue new ventures or elevate existing businesses and roles by creating and leveraging intellectual property and by applying and systematizing their accumulated professional experience.
Admissions Selection Policy
To admit applicants who possess the abilities and aptitudes suited to study in the Graduate School of Innovation and Technology Management, Yamaguchi University, we conduct a multifaceted and holistic evaluation of applicants' competencies.
- For General and Recommendation‑Based Admissions: Candidates are assessed through an interview and a comprehensive review of application materials.
- For Special Admissions for International Students & Transfer Examination (Partner Universities): Candidates are evaluated based on the submitted application documents.
Key Evaluation Points
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Selection Criteria |
Specialized knowledge and skills needed to conduct theoretical and practical research |
Ability to think logically and critically, and apply to problem-solving |
Rich humanity, social awareness, ethics, and cooperativeness |
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Interview |
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Application documents |
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● Admission Procedure
◆ October 2027 Admission - Special selection for foreigners - (Applicants from JICA Programs）
＊ Application Period: April 12 (Mon.), 2027 ～ May 6 (Thurs.), 2027
Please contact our designated email address informed by JICA for the application forms, submission deadlines and other important instructions.
＊ Announcement of Selection Results: 12:00 (JST) June 8 (Tues.), 2027
◆ October 2027 Admission - General Applicants -
＊ Application Period: April 19 (Mon.), 2027 ～ May 6 (Thurs.), 2027 8:30~17:15
＊ Date of the interview: June 6 (Sun.), 2027
＊ Announcement of Selection Results: 12:00 (JST) June 15 (Tues.), 2027
General information is available here:
>> Application Guide (General Applicants)