| Graduate School of Management, GLOBIS University | |
|---|---|
| Motto | Visionary Leaders who Create and Innovate Societies |
| Established |
2006 - gained University Status 1992 - Globis Corporation established |
| Type | Private |
| Dean | Yoshito Hori |
| Location | Tokyo, Japan |
| 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 will launch its full-time MBA program in October, 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. 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 1.2 million copies throughout Japan.
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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.
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:
GLOBIS will launch its full-time MBA Program in October 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 details regarding the new program to potential students.
There are four rounds of admissions for the MBA program. Potential students may apply during the September, November and January rounds.
GLOBIS has 3 campuses located in Japan. The largest campus is located in Tokyo and offers both Japanese and English programs. The campuses in Osaka and Nagoya 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.
Tokyo Campus
Osaka Campus
Nagoya Campus
During the Dean's session, Dean 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 Dean Hori.
GLOBIS holds its entrance ceremony every year in April. At the entrance ceremony, students meet their fellow students from around the world. The ceremony includes an address from the Dean, speeches from students and faculty, followed by a reception and pictures under blooming sakura trees.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 Top Seminar speakers:
The Globis Organizational Learning (GOL) 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. GOL's training sessions are highly customized, using GLOBIS lecturers and a customized curriculum.
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