Globis University Graduate School of Management

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 in Tokyo, Japan. GLOBIS started as a private education venture in 1992 by Japanese entrepreneur Yoshito Hori, later gaining official university status in 2006.[4] The university currently offers part-time and online MBA programs in Japanese or English, and a full-time MBA program in English.[5] Currently, GLOBIS University is Japan's largest business school.[6][7]

Graduate School of Management, GLOBIS University
グロービス経営大学院
MottoVisionary Leaders who Create and Innovate Societies
TypePrivate business school
Established1992; gained University Status from 2006
PresidentYoshito Hori
Postgraduates2,458 (2020)[1]
Location
Chiyoda
,
Tokyo
,
Japan
CampusTokyo, JP,
Osaka, JP,
Nagoya, JP,
Fukuoka, JP,
Sendai, JP,
Yokohama, JP,
Mito, JP,
Singapore, SG,
Bangkok, TH
Alumni4,600 (August 2019)[2]
AffiliationsAAPBS[3]
Websitewww.globis.ac.jp

History
Yoshito Hori, the president of GLOBIS Corporation, at World Economic Forum on East Asia 2012
  • 1992 - GLOBIS Corporation established and GLOBIS Management School (GMS) formed[8]
  • 1994 - GLOBIS publication business launched 1996 - Venture capital incubation fund established[9]
  • 2006 - The Graduate School of Management, GLOBIS University established (Tokyo and Osaka campuses) [10]
  • 2012 - GLOBIS China established 2015 - Live Online MBA courses launched - GLOBIS Thailand established [11]
  • 2016 - Technovate (Technology + Innovate) MBA special courses launched [12]

Campuses
GLOBIS Tokyo campus in Nibanchō

GLOBIS University has five campuses in Japan. The main campus is located near Kōjimachi Station in Banchō, Chiyoda in central Tokyo, which offers both Japanese and English-language programs.[13]

Japanese-language programs are offered at the Osaka, Nagoya, Sendai and Fukuoka campuses in addition to satellite campus locations in Yokohama and Mito.

Outside of Japan GLOBIS University also offers English-language Pre-MBA courses at satellite campus locations in Singapore and Bangkok.

MBA programs

Part-time MBA program

The Part-time MBA is a two-year program designed for working professionals. Classes are held in evenings and on weekends (Japan Standard Time), and can be taken on-campus, online, or a combination of the two.[14]

Full-time MBA program

The Full-time program is a one-year accelerated program in Tokyo with classes held during regular business hours (with the option of taking part-time and/or online courses as well). This program includes a three-month professional internship.[15]

Online MBA program

The Online MBA is a two-year program consisting of fully live and interactive online classes. Classes are held in evenings and weekends (Japan Standard Time).[16]

Pre-MBA

The Pre-MBA is a selection of fundamental for-credit courses that can be taken without committing to one of the above MBA programs. Credits earned and tuition paid for Pre-MBA courses will be transferred upon enrollment.[17]

Admissions

There are several rounds of admissions for the MBA program. Potential students may apply in the November, February, May, and July rounds for the part-time and online MBA; in the November, February, and March rounds for the full-time MBA.

  • Location: Tokyo campus or online
  • Credits: 48 (full-time MBA), 36 (part-time & online MBA)
  • Program start: September (full-time MBA), October (part-time & online MBA)
  • Program length: 1 year (full-time MBA), 2–5 years (part-time & online MBA)

Exchange Partners

GLOBIS University has exchange programs with:

Notable people

Faculty

References
  1. "GLOBIS Student Intake Classes" (PDF) (in Japanese). Retrieved January 26, 2021.
  2. "GLOBIS by the numbers". Retrieved January 27, 2021.
  3. "List of Members". Retrieved February 5, 2021.
  4. "University outline" (in Japanese). Retrieved January 27, 2021.
  5. "Programs - GLOBIS University". GLOBIS University. Retrieved September 26, 2018.
  6. "MEXT 令和２年度専門職大学院一覧" (PDF) (in Japanese). Retrieved January 26, 2021.
  7. "GLOBIS Student Intake Classes" (PDF) (in Japanese). Retrieved January 26, 2021.
  8. "OUR HISTORY | CORPORATE PROFILE | GLOBIS". Retrieved January 26, 2021.
  9. "OUR HISTORY | CORPORATE PROFILE | GLOBIS". Retrieved January 26, 2021.
  10. "OUR HISTORY | CORPORATE PROFILE | GLOBIS". Retrieved January 26, 2021.
  11. "OUR HISTORY | CORPORATE PROFILE | GLOBIS". Retrieved January 26, 2021.
  12. "OUR HISTORY | CORPORATE PROFILE | GLOBIS". Retrieved January 26, 2021.
  13. "DOMESTIC OFFICES | CORPORATE PROFILE | GLOBIS". Retrieved January 26, 2021.
  14. "Part-time MBA - GLOBIS University". GLOBIS University. Retrieved October 3, 2018.
  15. "Full-time MBA - GLOBIS University". GLOBIS University. Retrieved October 3, 2018.
  16. "Online MBA - GLOBIS University". GLOBIS University. Retrieved October 3, 2018.
  17. "Pre-MBA - GLOBIS University". GLOBIS University. Retrieved October 3, 2018.

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