Master of Science in Finance at Waseda Business School (WBS) is an English-based program to develop successful financial professionals. Building upon the long history of Waseda University’s business education, dating back to 1904, our two-year program provides graduates with a solid understanding of the quantitative methods and analysis which are vital in the financial industry.
Why learn finance in Japan? Post-war economy of Japan has seen intense ups and downs, from the boom in the 80s and bust in the 90s, to decades of economic slump and the growth after COVID. This history has produced lessons of unique value. Takeaways from these lessons in the context of modern finance theories encompass a unique perspective, and provide students with successful learning experiences that we aim to achieve. We truly look forward to welcoming students from all over the world. We are confident that our graduates will develop successful careers and make a difference in the world of finance.
MSc in Finance program is a full-time, two-year program conducted in English. It is designed to cultivate human resources with financial knowledge and technical know-how needed for entrepreneurial activities.
This program does not require professional work experience at the time of admission. Students will systematically receive fundamental education to acquire the knowledge and skills required to work as financial professionals in the future.
WBS faculty members are a dedicated team of excellent researchers and business professionals in the field. Faculty members provide high-quality classes full of practical knowledge and skills.
The well-balanced curriculum enables students to learn comprehensively, obtaining a wide range of knowledge in economics, accounting, and other relevant areas.
All academic work is conducted in English in a global setting with students from across the globe. Japanese language classes are also available for interested students (additional fees apply).
Waseda Business School has designed a flexible curriculum that provides students with a solid foundation in business fundamentals while allowing them the freedom to pursue courses that align with their career strategies.
The core curriculum currently consists of the two categories:
The Compulsory Core Course consists of seven courses, all of which are required.
The Compulsory Elective Core Course consists of thirteen courses. Students must take at least eight courses.
*All of these are two-credit courses.
Students must fulfill the following requirements in order to earn a degree of Master of Science in Finance from Waseda University.
Course syllabi can be found on the web syllabus search system.
Compulsory Core Courses |
Compulsory Elective Core Courses |
Bilingual Courses or Overseas Courses |
General Elective Courses |
Specialized Research | Total | ||
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Seminars | Research Guidance |
Thesis | |||||
14 | 16 ~ | Optional | 6 | Pass* | 4 | 50 |
(*) The credits of research guidance will be given on pass or fail basis.
After enrollment, students have to choose Seminar called “Zemi“. The list of seminars for 2025 is below.
Seminar Title | Lecturer |
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Risk Management | CHEUNG, Ming Yan William Associate Professor |
Financial Economics | IKEDA, Masayuki Professor |
Accounting and Finance | LAU, David Associate Professor |
Real Estate/Finance/Data Science | KAWAGUCHI, Yuichiro Professor |
Applied Mathematical Finance | NAKAZATO, Daisuke Professor |
Topics in Financial Markets/ESG/SDGs | NEMOTO, Naoko Professor |
Portfolio Management | TAKEHARA, Hitoshi Professor |
Entrepreneurial Finance | HIBARA, Nobuhiko Associate Professor |
Hot Papers in Finance | COAD, Alex Professor |
Empirical Analysis of Corporate Finance | SUZUKI, Kazunori Professor |
Corporate Finance/Governance | UCHIDA, Konari Professor |
Market Microstructure | NISHIDE, Katsumasa Professor |
*This list is subject to change.
For those who want to apply for the MSc in Finance program, please refer to Admission page below.