Master’s Degree and Internship Program of African Business Education In

Master’s Degree and Internship Program of African Business Education Initiative for Youth

I. OBJECTIVES

  • To support young generation willing to contribute to the development of industries in Africa.

  • To foster persons that bridge between Africa and Japan through deep understanding of Japanese society and Japanese business culture.


II. LANGUAGE

  • English Language


III. DURATION (Standard Timetable)

September, 2021 - August, 2024 (in principle)

  • 6 months as a research student if neccesary

  • 1 or 2 years as master's student

  • Internship after graduation for the limited participants only (details are to be determined)


IV. ELIGIBLE COUNTRIES

  • All 54 African countries


V. ELIGIBLE APPLICANTS

Eligible participants shall be divided into the following categories

a.) From the Private Sector

Those who have experience in economic activities in the private sectors in the African countries and wish to contribute to Africa’s development through cultivating strong network with Japanese companies.

b.) From Government (Related to the areas where Japanese companies are involved or concerned)

- Those who take part in formulation and/or implementation of industrial policies and wish to contribute to Africa’s development through government activities.

- Those who are engaged in the areas of which Japanese companies have interest in the applicant’s country.


VI. INTERNSHIP AT JAPANESE PRIVATE COMPANIES / NETWORKING WITH JAPANESE COMPANIES

  • All participants are expected to do internships at Japanese companies during their stay in Japan (ex. summer break, after graduation, etc.).

  • Internship programs are carried out in English. In principle, any reward or compensation should NOT be paid to both the companies and the participants. Details of the internships will be fixed at the hosting companies’ convenience.

  • All participants are expected to participate in the networking fair in order to get relationship with Japanese companies.


VII. ADDITIONAL PROGRAM

  • All participants are expected to participate in “Additional Program” such as Japanese language seminar, entrepreneurship seminar etc.

  • Participants have an opportunity to join in Japan Development Studies Program (JICA-DSP). The Program aims to provide opportunities to learn about Japan’s modernization and development experiences, which differ from those of Europe and the U.S., and its wisdom as a country that provided cooperation toward the progress of developing countries after World War II.


VIII QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS

a.) Nationality

  • Citizens of one of the 54 African countries

b.) Age

  • Less than forty (40) years of age (as of April 1st, 2021)

c.) Educational background

  • Bachelor’s degree (equivalent to at least 16 years of academic background) For more information, please check the website of the Universities.

d.) Working experience /status

Applicants for the category of “From the Private Sector” are required:

- to have working experiences,

- not to be employed by Japanese companies at the timing of joining the program (arriving in Japan).

Applicants for the category of “From Government” are required:

- to have more than 6 months working experience at their current organizations and

- to obtain permission for application, and - to secure reinstatement from their current organizations.

e.) English - language Proficiency

  • Adequate English skills both in written and oral communication to complete the Master’s Degree such as; TOEFL iBT :80 / CEFR :B2 (estimated score)

f.) Others

Applicants must:

- be in good health condition to complete the program,

- contribute to networking with Japanese companies,

- not receive or plan to receive a scholarship offered by other organizations, and

- attend the mandatory examination of universities (some universities conduct the exam on the weekends, and the absence for any reasons may fail the class)