Graduate School of Management, Globis University
Motto | Visionary Leaders who Create and Innovate Societies |
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Type | Private |
Established | 2006 - gained University Status 1992 - Globis Corporation established |
President | Yoshito Hori |
Location | , |
Campus | Urban |
Website | GLOBIS University |
The Graduate School of Management, GLOBIS University (グロービス経営大学院, Gurōbisu keiei daigakuin), is a graduate business school located in Tokyo, Japan. The school offers part-time MBA programs on weekdays and weekends in both Japanese and English. It launched its full-time MBA program [1] in September, 2012.
GLOBIS has been ranked 1st among Japanese Business Schools by the Nikkei Career Magazine[1] for two consecutive years (2008–2009) in terms of number of enrolled students and student satisfaction. In a survey by Nikkei Inc. and Nikkei Human Resources Inc. conducted in July 2012, GLOBIS ranked third[2] in the Top Popularity Ranking of Business Schools in Japan, surpassing well-known traditional business schools such as Hitotsubashi and Aoyama Gakuin. When MBA students and graduates were asked to rank their favorite business schools in the same survey, the GLOBIS MBA was ranked 1st in East Japan and 2nd in West Japan. It is currently the fastest growing business school in Japan educating over 7,000 students each year. GLOBIS also provides corporate training to Japan’s largest corporations and has been praised by many for its practical curriculum and experienced lecturers. With its "MBA Management Book Series," GLOBIS has been able to spread its influence even further by selling over 1.3 million copies throughout Japan. GLOBIS is also considered as a significant indicator to the acceptance of the MBA system in Japan.[3]
History
Founded in 1992, GLOBIS began as a one-room school, a set of translated Harvard case studies, and a single cell of entrepreneurial DNA. Driven by Yoshito Hori's intense energy, it has grown rapidly, with a unique approach to the challenges of business in Japan. Coursework is as rigorous as the Harvard program that inspired Hori, but with seasoned entrepreneurs and executives providing instruction, the accent is more on practice than theory. Both physically and intellectually, GLOBIS is located at the core of Japan's business, political, and media worlds.
- 1992 Globis Corporation established. Started the Globis Management School (GMS) business.
- 1993 Started the Globis Organizational Learning (GOL) business. Opened the Globis Management School, Osaka Campus.
- 1994 Started a distance-learning program using case studies.
- 1995 Published the "MBA Management Book" (Diamond Publications) as the first volume in the MBA Series.
- 1996 Launched a joint MBA program with the University of Leicester in the U.K. (The GMS-Leicester joint MBA program closed in 2007.)
- 1997 Started the Management Skill Assessment business (GMAP and others).
- 2000 Started providing e-learning content.
- 2003 Started the Graduate Diploma in Business Administration (GDBA) course. Opened the Nagoya Campus.
- 2005 Started the Globis Executive School (GES) for executives and senior management.
- 2006 Opened the Graduate School of Management, GLOBIS University (Postgraduate Studies of Management).
- 2006 Started the Globis International School (GIS), MBA courses in English.
- 2008 Changed the incorporating entity of the Graduate School of Management, GLOBIS University to an educational corporation.
- 2009 Launched the International MBA (IMBA) program taught entirely in English.
- 2012 Opened the Sendai Campus. Launched GLOBIS Shanghai. Launched GLOBIS Singapore. Launched its full-time English MBA program.
- 2013 Opened the Fukuoka Campus.
MBA Programs
Part-time MBA Program
GLOBIS offers a part-time MBA program in both Japanese (GMBA) and English (IMBA). Courses are held on evenings and weekends, and are offered every quarter. To graduate, students are able to choose 24 courses out of the total 42 courses available. Students can therefore graduate in two years, or may take up to five years to graduate, depending on their individual needs. The curriculum is divided in three types of courses:
- Fundamental courses: Fundamental courses offer several introductory topics that help develop students basic management knowledge. Core courses use the case method, which allows students to make decisions in real business situations while using different business frameworks and theories.
- Applied courses: Applied courses challenge students to develop a broader perspective and to use higher-level analytical skills in more complex situations. These include raising venture capital, financing mergers, practicing industrial and consumer marketing, and exhibiting real leadership ability.
- Specialized courses: A manager's real value is tested when launching a new initiative or when kick-starting a stagnating business. Specialized courses help students become leaders who can tackle these challenges by using problem solving methods that employ a cross section of management skills.
Full-time MBA Program
GLOBIS launched its full-time MBA Program in September 2012. The duration of the program is set to 1 year and 48 credits are required to graduate. Courses are similar to those of the part-time program but are given during the daytime. Career and housing services are provided to full-time students as they are mostly coming from overseas. GLOBIS first participated in the QS MBA Tour in 2010 to provide information regarding the new program to potential students.
Admissions
There are four rounds of admissions for the MBA program. Potential students may apply during the September, November and January rounds for the part-time MBA. The admission rounds for the full-time MBA program are in November, January, and March.
- University Name: Graduate School of Management, GLOBIS University
- Degree Offered: Master of Business Administration
- Program Offered: Full-time MBA (daytime courses), Part-time MBA (courses on weekday evenings, weekends)
- Location: Tokyo Campus
- Credits: 48 (Full-time MBA), 36 (Part-time MBA)
- Program Start: September (Full-time MBA), April (Part-time MBA)
- Program Length: 1–2 years (Full-time MBA), 2–5 years (Part-time MBA)
- Admission Requirements: Consult GLOBIS website
- Full-time MBA Tuition: JPY 3,909,000
- Part-time MBA Tuition: JPY 2,930,000
Campus Locations
GLOBIS has 5 campuses located in Japan. The largest campus is located in Tokyo and offers both Japanese and English programs. The campuses in Osaka, Nagoya, Sendai, and Fukuoka only offer Japanese courses. As GLOBIS has become the largest business school in Japan and has campuses in Japan's most important commercial cities, it is currently planning to build overseas campuses as well. In 2012, GLOBIS opened offices in Shanghai and Singapore. These overseas offices provide managerial human resource training and organizational development solutions to corporate clients.
Tokyo Campus
- Sumitomo Fudosan Kojimachi Bld., 5-1 Nibancho, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 102-0084, Japan
Osaka Campus
- Shin-Osaka Hankyu Bld. 4F, 1-1-1 Miyahara, Yodogawa-ku, Osaka city, Osaka, Japan
Nagoya Campus
- Kintetsu Shin-Nagoya Bld. 16F, 4-5-28 Meieki, Nakamura-ku, Nagoya City, Aichi-prefecture, Japan
Sendai Campus
- AER Bld. 26F, 1-3-1 Chuo, Aoba-ku, Sendai City, Miyagi-prefecture, Japan
Fukuoka Campus
- ACROS Fukuoka West Bld. 10F, 1-1-1 Tenjin, Chuo-ku, Fukuoka City, Fukuoka-prefecture, Japan
Campus Events
President's Session
During the President's session, President Hori talks about his experiences at HBS, his visions as an entrepreneur and his goals for the GLOBIS MBA program. Afterward, students discuss issues regarding leadership and a variety of other topics through conversations with President Hori.
Entrance Ceremony
GLOBIS holds its entrance ceremony every year in April (Part-time MBA) and September (full-time MBA). At the entrance ceremony, students meet their fellow students from around the world. The ceremony includes an address from the President, speeches from students and faculty, followed by a reception, and a group picture.
Reflection Session
Reflection sessions allow students to look back at what they have achieved so far, how they can improve themselves even further, and receive advice and support from classmates in the pursuit of their goals.
Cross-cultural Events/Student Conferences
GLOBIS University hosts the ASKA (Assembly for Synergy, Knowledge, and Ambition) Conference, where many distinguished leaders gather with students to discuss various issues in business and society. The ASKA Conference is organized biannually and has attracted hundreds of students and influential leaders in past years.
Extracurricular Activities/Networking
After-Class Networking
Many GLOBIS students are eager to continue networking and learning at social events after class. Networking events are organized by the students and are usually held after a class finishes, especially at the end of a course. This also gives the lecturer a unique opportunity to join his/her students in an informal environment.
Club Activities
Students are encouraged to join clubs which will help them build their network outside classrooms through fun and challenging activities. The entrepreneur club in particular has gained popularity throughout the years as the entrepreneurial spirit within GLOBIS is heavily emphasized.
Study Session
Students eager to learn more hold study sessions between classes to help deepen their understanding of the various subjects taught at GLOBIS. GLOBIS has a number of study rooms available which students are able to reserve.
Alumni Network
Even after graduation, GLOBIS Alumni continue to grow together through their human network. The GLOBIS mutual support network provides opportunities for alumni to meet regularly and share their ongoing business experiences. Alumni can also gather at periodic alumni events and at reunions held every 5 years.
Career Services
GLOBIS Career Services provides students with career guidance to help develop their career paths and connect them with leading companies. Through career events, GLOBIS students will be able to learn about industries and individual companies. Students will then have the opportunity to participate in an internship on their way to a full-time job. Full-time students who wish to conduct a thorough job search may extend their studies for a second year to complete the MBA program.
Corporate Mentorship Program
GLOBIS University, in collaboration with leading companies and organizations, launched its Corporate Mentorship Program in 2012. Sharing a common vision and in the spirit of friendship, the aim of this program is to nurture and develop Global Leaders who can change and innovate society.
Corporate Mentors offer opportunities for GLOBIS students to broaden and deepen the scope of their learning through various activities, including on-site visits, providing information for the students’ corporate research projects, seminars, special courses, internships and possible job opportunities.
GLOBIS University offers exceptional students to our Corporate Mentor Partners, aiming to foster their development as future Global Leaders for the benefit of society and the wider international community. Also, through our corporate research projects, GLOBIS students will provide fresh insight and perspective on the corporate mentors’ management issues.
The complete list of Corporate Mentorship Partners
Top Seminars and Professional Seminars
At GLOBIS, students can attend regular seminars presenting distinguished leaders and experts from around the world. These seminars provide students with exciting and invaluable opportunities to discuss the prominent business topics of today with both the guest speakers and their classmates. Those who attend these seminars are often inspired by what they see and hear. Below is a list of past seminar speakers:
- Mr. Thierry Porter: Former President and CEO of Shinsei Bank, ltd.
- Dr. Stefan Lippert: Managing Director of Simon-Kucher & Partners Japan K.K.
- Ms. Sakie T. Fukushima: Regional Managing Director - Japan of Korn/Ferry International
- Mr. Yoshiaki Fujimori: Senior Vice President of General Electric Company
- Mr. Yasushi Hatakeyama: Managing Director of Lazard (New York) and President and CEO of Lazard Frères (Japan)
- Prof. John W. Mullins: Professor of London Business School
- Mr. Glen S. Fukushima: President and CEO of Airbus Japan K.K.
- Mr. Keith Yamashita: Founder of Stone Yamashita Partners
- Mr. V. Sriram: CEO of Infosys Japan
- Dr. Walt Ames: Partner of Heidricks & Struggles
- Dr. Alberto Moel: Principal of Monitor Group
- Dr. Bernard Ramanantsoa: Dean of HEC Paris
- Mr. Terrie Lloyd: President and CEO of LINC Media Inc.
- Mr. Ernest M. Higa: CEO and President of Higa Industries
- Mr. John Wood: Founder and Executive Chairman of Room to Read
- Dr. Kuniko Inoguchi: Former Minister of State for Gender Equality and Social Affairs
- Mr. Jesper Koll: President and CEO of Tantallon Research Japan K.K.
- Mr. Richard L. Folsom: Representative Partner of Advantage Partners
- Mr. Jeffrey S. Bernier: Managing Director–Pacific Sales and Affairs, Delta Air Lines
- Mr. Allen Miner: Founder of Sunbridge Group, Head of U.S Sunbridge Partners, and Angel/Venture Capitalist
- Mr. Yoichi Funabashi: Editor-in-chief, the Asahi Shimbun
- Dr. Tina Seelig: Executive Director of the Stanford Technology Venture Program, Stanford University
- Dr. Mieko Nishimizu: Former Vice President, The World Bank Group
- Mr. Eiko Harada: President and CEO of Japan's McDonald's Hamburger Chain
- Mr. Keiji Tachikawa: President of the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA)
- Mr. Hiro Mizuno: Partner of Coller Capital
- Mr. Shuichiro Ueyama: President of Ueyama and Associates, Inc.
- Mr. Ross Rowbury: President & CEO at Edelman Japan
- Mr. Kenneth Roth: Executive Director at Human Rights Watch
- Mr. Ben Rawlence: Researcher, Africa Division at Human Rights Watch
- Mr. Alain Bernard: CEO of Van Cleef & Arpels Japan
- Dr. Aftab Seth : former Indian Ambassador to Japan
- Mr. Alan Patricof: Founder and Managing Director of Greycroft, LLC
- Dr. Karthik Ramanna: Assistant Professor at Harvard Business School
- Mr. Kotaro Tamura: Invited Fellow at RAND Corporation
- Mr. Jean-Paul Leboutet: former Head of Audit, Asia-Pacific, Lehman Brothers
- Mr. Tao Kono: Member in the House of Representatives of the Japanese Diet
- Mr. Norio Murakami: Former Google Vice President
- Dr. Mark Milstein: Professor at Johnson Graduate School of Management, Cornell University
- Mr. Peter Bouckaert: Director, Emergencies at Human Rights Watch
- Dr. Mario Alonso Puig: Harvard University Fellow
- Dr. Paris de L'Etraz: Professor of Entrepreneurship at IE Business School
- Mr. John V. Roos: U.S. Ambassador to Japan
- Mr. Masao Torii: President, Boehringer Ingelheim Japan, Inc.
- Ms. Mitsu Kimata: former Chief Executive at The Body Shop Japan
- Mr. Eric Tsai: CEO and founder of eriQoo.com, CEO of Dynasty Holding Limited
- Mr. Yukihiro Akimoto: President of YA & Partners
GLOBIS Corporate Education
The Globis Organizational Learning (GCE) business was established in 1993 and currently provides customized training to over 16,000 people working for 250 of Japan's largest corporations, most of them publicly listed. GCE's training sessions are highly customized, using GLOBIS lecturers and a customized curriculum.
External links
Official websites
- GLOBIS University, Graduate School of Management
- Globis Management School
- Globis Organizational Learning
- Globis Capital Partners
- Globis Executive School
Social Media
- Views from an Entrepreneur by President Hori (English)
- Views from an Entrepreneur by President Hori (Japanese)
- GLOBIS Linkedin profile
- GLOBIS Linkedin group
Mentions of GLOBIS in the media
- Japan Today, Globis to launch MBA course in English
- Japan Today, GLOBIS aims to create visionary leaders
- Forbes, Venture Professor
- Financial Times, Full-time MBA Launch
- The Harbus, Five Lessons As a Japanese Entrepreneur
- The Japan Times, The business of building an MBA program
- The Economist, Recharging the batteries
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References
- ^ "Domestic MBA student satisfaction ranking 2010". Nikkei Career Magazine. Retrieved January 7, 2011.
- ^ "Top Popularity Ranking of Business Schools in Japan 2012". Nikkei Inc. and Nikkei Human Resources Inc. Retrieved July 13, 2012.
- ^ "Japan's Continued Retreat From U.S. Classrooms". Forbes. Retrieved March 19, 2013.