Globis USA

09/23/2025

✨ Thinking about an MBA in Japan? ✨

Join us for Open Office Hours: MBA Admissions — a casual, drop-in Q&A with the GLOBIS Admissions Team.

💡 No slides. No presentations. Just your questions answered live!

What you can learn:
✅ How to apply for the MBA or Pre-MBA program
✅ Scholarships, loans, and GI Bill benefits
✅ What student life in Tokyo is really like
✅ Career opportunities in Japan

📅 Dates: Every Friday from Oct 10 – Nov 14, 2025
🕘 9:00–10:00 AM PDT (check your local time)
💻 Online | Free | In English

👉 Register once and join any session that works for you: https://globisusa.com/event/2025-10-10-open-office-hours/

Don’t miss your chance to connect directly with Admissions Advisors (and sometimes students or alumni!) to get real answers.

Overview Looking for an easy way to learn about the GLOBIS MBA? Our Open Office Hours give you a casual chance to connect directly with the Admissions Team. No presentations, no slides—just a live, drop-in Q&A. Join anytime during the session, ask your questions, and leave whenever you’re ready....

08/20/2025

Thank you to everyone who joined our Kokorozashi Seminar: What Art Can Do in Business! 💡🎨
We were inspired by Prof. Nir Hindie and Ms. Sonal Soveni—from Business Artistry to building community through immersive, creative spaces. Special thanks to Tomoya Nakamura for guiding such an energizing conversation.

Favorite takeaways:
• Business can be a canvas for creativity and purpose.
• Designers and data both matter in today’s organizations.
• Art can connect, heal, and move people to action.

What was your biggest “aha” moment? Share below!

08/01/2025

📣 Big news: GLOBIS MBA Admissions are OPEN for 2026!
Are you ready to take your career global? 🌍

At GLOBIS, you’ll gain the business skills, leadership mindset, and kokorozashi (personal mission) to make a real impact.

🌆 Study in Tokyo
🧑‍🏫 Learn in English
📚 One-year MBA
💼 Career support with a strong alumni network

👉 Apply https://www.globis.ac.jp/programs/full-time-mba/

🗓️ Next Application Deadlines:
🔹 Preliminary Screening – Oct 28, 2025
🔹 Full Application – Nov 18, 2025

Let us help you create a career of meaning and impact 💡

The Full-time MBA is an accelerated, one-year program in the heart of Tokyo, with full time classes and internships.

07/25/2025

💼 Is a career in Private Equity worth it?
The prestige. The pay. The pressure.

Before you invest years (and energy) into breaking into PE, find out what it really takes—and what the trade-offs are. GLOBIS Insights breaks it down in this concise, candid guide.

📘 Whether you're considering an MBA or mapping out your next move, this is a must-read.

🔗 Read the full article here:
https://globisinsights.com/career-skills/private-equity-career-guide/

07/23/2025

🌟 Feeling stuck or searching for more meaning in your career?
You’re not alone—and there is a way forward.

Join us next week for a free online event:
"Voices of GLOBIS Alumni on Purpose and Meaning in Business"
📅 Tuesday, July 29
🕔 5:00 PM PDT
🌐 Hosted online – open to all
🔗 Event link 👉 https://globisusa.com/event/kokorozashi-seminar-voices-of-globis-alumni-on-purpose-and-meaning-in-business/

At GLOBIS, we believe in kokorozashi—a personal mission that blends your values, ambitions, and the impact you want to make.

🎤 Hear real stories from GLOBIS alumni
🌎 Discover how studying in Japan shaped their purpose
🤝 Join a live discussion and connect with others on a similar path

Whether you're thinking about your next career move, your leadership style, or your impact on the world, this seminar will leave you inspired.

Tag a friend or colleague who might benefit! 💬👇

07/09/2025

🌏 Dreaming of life and work in Japan?
Ahmed Abdi made that dream real—and he did it with years of planning, purpose, and patience. 🇯🇵

In the latest episode of the GLOBIS Stories Podcast, Ahmed shares how he prepared for success in Japan long before arriving in Tokyo to start his MBA journey.

🎧 Hear his story, learn what it really takes to thrive in Japan’s unique professional culture, and get inspired to take your next step—whether that’s an MBA, a new job, or a leap into global living.

📺 Watch now: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EJMobFKiCV4

👀 Perfect for:
✔️ Future international students
✔️ Aspiring global professionals
✔️ Anyone curious about studying or working in Japan

GLOBIS video producer W. Tanner Kirk chats with GLOBIS MBA student Ahmed Abdi, who spent years preparing himself for success before moving to Japan to start ...

07/01/2025

🚨 Only 1 Week Left to Apply! 🚨

Know someone who’s ready to level up their career with a global mindset and flexible learning?

🗓️ Final deadline for the GLOBIS Part-time & Online MBA:
July 8, 2025 (2:30 AM PDT)

💼 Why GLOBIS?
✅ Flexible MBA format for working professionals across time zones
✅ Funding and scholarship support available
✅ Practical, leadership-focused curriculum with a global outlook

📝 To apply, you’ll need:

- 4 short application essays (plus 2 optional for scholarships)
- Letter of recommendation
- Transcript or graduation certificate

(No English test needed if your degree was in English!)

🌏 Boost your leadership potential in Japan and beyond.
👉 Apply now https://www.globis.ac.jp/apply/?ID=mail-1mail-2news-3worl-40000-50000-6250701

Know someone who might be a great fit? Tag them or share this post—let’s help them take the next big step! 💬📲

Apply for GLOBIS University's MBA programs consisting of the nano-MBA, Pre-MBA, Full-time MBA, and Part-time & Online MBA.

06/27/2025

🎧 New GLOBIS Stories Podcast Episode!

In Ep. 3, GLOBIS MBA alumna Saya Shirakawa shares how she balanced full-time work with weekend MBA classes in Osaka—and how the experience transformed her life.

From growing up in Japan with two working parents to discovering her kokorozashi (personal mission) through GLOBIS, Saya opens up about:
✅ Gaining confidence in interviews
✅ Studying abroad and mastering English
✅ Finding purpose and landing multiple job offers

This is a powerful story of growth, resilience, and finding your voice.

👉 Watch now: https://youtu.be/0Z1WQNkhdog

GLOBIS video producer W. Tanner Kirk chats with GLOBIS MBA alumni Saya Shirakawa, who balances full time work with evening and weekend MBA classes in Osaka! ...

06/25/2025

📢 Only 2 Weeks Left to Apply!
Applications for the GLOBIS Part-time & Online MBA Program close on July 8!
This is your last chance to join the 2025 intake.

Looking to:
✅ Level up your leadership?
✅ Change careers or start something new?
✅ Study business in English—while working full-time?
✅ Connect with professionals across Asia and the world?

Our MBA is designed for working professionals who want practical, flexible, and global business education, without pressing pause on their careers.

🌏 Study live online
🧠 Learn with real-world business cases
🤝 Join a powerful global network
💡 Discover your personal mission (kokorozashi)

🎓 Apply now to transform your career:
👉 https://www.globis.ac.jp/programs/part-time-online-mba/

The Part-time & Online MBA allows you to earn your degree in two years, which is perfect if you’re balancing a busy work schedule or other commitments.

06/19/2025

That’s a wrap on our Organizational Behavior & Leadership class this term! 🎉

Huge thanks to everyone who joined us each week—your stories, questions, and insights made this a truly memorable experience. From leadership styles to team dynamics, we covered so much together and had a lot of fun along the way!

Grateful for this amazing group and excited to see where your GLOBIS journey takes you next. 💼🌏

📸 [Screenshot from our final session]

06/14/2025

🎓 3 Weeks Left to Apply – Final Call for 2025!
Looking to level up your career without putting it on hold? The GLOBIS Part-time/Online MBA might be exactly what you need.

🗓️ Deadline: July 8, 2025
This is the last chance in 2025 to join Japan’s No.1 MBA program—built for working professionals like you.

🌍 Why join the GLOBIS MBA?
✔️ 100% online, flexible schedule
✔️ Practical business skills you can use immediately
✔️ Wide range of electives in marketing, tech, strategy, and more
✔️ A global network of classmates and alumni
✔️ Learn through case studies and interactive discussions
✔️ Explore Japanese values like kokorozashi—your personal mission

This isn’t just an MBA—it’s a transformation in how you lead, think, and grow.

📲 Apply by July 8 to secure your spot:
👉 https://glob.is/3ZqYn36

Got questions? Message us anytime!

The Part-time & Online MBA allows you to earn your degree in two years, which is perfect if you’re balancing a busy work schedule or other commitments.

06/11/2025

💡 Real digital transformation starts with people—not just technology.
Many organizations believe adopting AI, automation, or cloud tools = transformation. But that’s just digitization.

📣 As GLOBIS Faculty Kazuhiro Esaki explains:
“Real digital transformation happens when technology is used to create human-centric value.”

🔍 Explore what this means for the future of work and leadership:
👉 https://globisinsights.com/future-of-work/real-digital-transformation-human-centric-value/

KPMG's Hiro Kohara discusses genuine digital transformation beyond the buzz, focusing on human-centric AI to redefine employee experience, drive innovation, and offer key strategies for businesses in Japan.