Japan: Operations Management and Information Systems Management in Nagoya
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Summer 2026 applications will launch October 1, 2025.
Program Facts
| Courses | BUS 370: Operations and Supply Chain Management BUS 340: Information Systems Management M 380: Doing Business Globally |
| NC State Cost | $6,980 |
| Dates | May 10 –June 20, 2026 |
| Location | Nagoya, Japan |
| Contact | Office of Global Programs, Poole (poole_global@ncsu.edu) |
| Applications | Summer 2026 applications will launch October 1, 2025. Early Action Deadline: November 15 (recommended) Regular Deadline: February 5 |
| Detailed Information | To learn about accommodations, eligibility, health & safety and logistics, please visit the PackAbroad program page. View a sample calendar below (subject to change). |
| Policy & FAQs | Learn more about our refund and withdrawal policy here. Get your general questions answered by visiting the FAQ page. |
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Academics
BUS 370 | Operations and Supply Chain Management
Concepts in planning, controlling, and managing the operations function of manufacturing and service firms. Topics include operations strategy, process choice decisions, forecasting, production planning and control, and trends in operations management. Common tools for informed decision-making in these areas.
BUS 340 | Information Technology
Fundamentals of information systems development and use in organizational setting. Information systems (IS), concepts, hardware, software, telecommunications, database management. IS development, applications and management in telecommunications, database management, various business processes, global issues, security and ethical challenges.
M 380 | Doing Business in Japan
This experiential course combines in-class learning with out-of-classroom experiences to learn how business is done internationally from multiple perspectives.
*The M 380 course fulfills 3 credits of the interdisciplinary degree requirements for all NC State students. In addition, it counts as an elective for the business administration minor.
Pre-Requisites
This program has no pre-requisites.
Academic Considerations
- Students with a GPA of 2.5 or higher are eligible to apply for a Poole College of Management summer study abroad program.
- All courses are NC State courses and the grade earned in the course will count toward NC State GPA.
- Review your degree audit to determine how courses will count for your major or minor. This program is designed for Poole majors and minors but all NC State students are welcome to apply.