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Elevate your skills with our
Pre-MBA Program

The GLOBIS Pre-MBA Program allows students to take fundamental business courses from the GLOBIS MBA Curriculum. Each course runs for 3 months, with six classes held every other week. Courses are offered every January, April, July, and October. Upon completion, the student earns 1.5 MBA credits transferrable to their future MBA Program at GLOBIS University.

  • It covers the fundamentals of business administration such as strategy, marketing, leadership, accounting, finance and more
  • Students analyze corporate issues described in business cases and discuss solutions in an interactive learning environment
  • Certificates can be offered for each course upon successful completion

Program Overview

Requirements
  • A bachelor’s degree or equivalent undergraduate degree
  • One year of full-time work experience
  • An essay of 200 words minimum explaining why you wish to join the Pre-MBA
Course Start

Every January, April, July, October of the year

Length

12 weeks per course

Format

Hybrid (Online and In-Person)

Certification

Awarded upon completion

Credits

Each course is 1.5 MBA credits and can be transferred to our MBA programs (Full-time MBA or Part-time Online MBA)

Tuition

PHP 61,000 per course unless otherwise specified

*Course fees paid for the Pre-MBA will be deducted from the MBA tuition when proceeding to the MBA Program.

Enrollment Fee

PHP 9,000

*only for the first term

Scholarship

October Term Pre-MBA students are eligible for:

  • Tuition Scholarship 30%
  • Application fee waived

(For a limited time only)

 

Total Course Fee with scholarship: PHP 42,700 (excl. VAT)

Program Features
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3 Months (18 Hours)

Lead off your MBA journey in just 3 months and gain valuable business learnings
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Hybrid Teaching

Experience GLOBIS Pre-MBA from online classes to face-to-face classes in chosen business districts in the Metro
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Highly Interactive

Gain local and global insights from highly-credited professors and from business professionals who are your cohorts during the program
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Quality Guarantee

Transform the path to leadership with purpose-driven (“kokorozashi“) and practical programs leading to a full-time MBA in Tokyo, Japan
Course Schedule
APR 2025

Organizational Behavior and Leadership

Leo Castillo

(FINISHED)
APR 13 to JUN 21

JUL 2025

Facilitation and Negotiation

Brian Cathcart

(FINISHED)
JUL 12 to SEPT 27

OCT 2025

Essentials of Marketing and Strategy

Wijitapar Marome

(CURRENT)
OCT 11 to DEC 20

JAN 2026

Critical Thinking

Alex Scharf

(UPCOMING)
JAN 10 to MAR 21

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January Term Course Details
Critical Thinking (CRT)

As the pace of change in the business world increases, there is a growing demand for business professionals with the capacity to analyze information and make appropriate decisions rapidly. Moreover, there is a growing need to communicate with diverse audiences, both inside and outside one’s organization. In this course, students will learn to perform critical evaluations with fewer preconceptions and identify new ways of solving problems.

On Days 1 and 2, students will learn the basic skills of thinking, while on Days 3 and 4, they will learn how to think when solving problems, before learning how to think when communicating on Days 5 and 6.

Course Objectives

In this course, students will:

    • Develop critical thinking and rapid decision-making skills for dynamic business environments.
    • Learn structured approaches to problem-solving and effective communication across diverse audiences.
    • Build the ability to evaluate situations objectively and explore innovative solutions.

Who should take this course?

This course is intended for all business professionals who aspire to enhance their critical thinking skills to work more efficiently and effectively.

Class Schedule: Saturdays, 9:00AM to 12:00PM Philippine Time

  • Day 1 – January 10 (Online)
  • Day 2 – January 24 (Online)
  • Day 3 – February 7 (Hybrid: Online/In-person)
  • Day 4 – February 21 (Online)
  • Day 5 – March 7 (Online)
  • Day 6 – March 21 (Hybrid: Online/In-person)

*About Hybrid/In-Person Classes:

  • All days of the class can be joined online.
  • In-person sessions will take place at a hotel in Taguig, Metro Manila (exact location to be shared to students). Enjoy complimentary food, beverages, and study materials if you are participating in-person. There is a lunch gathering after class, care of GLOBIS.
  • Day 6 Special: Includes a sponsored dinner and/or a class field trip (transportation and related expenses covered by GLOBIS Manila). Participation is optional but recommended.

Discounted Course Fee: PHP 42,700 (before VAT)
Original Fee: PHP 70,000 (PHP 61,000 Course Fee + PHP 9,000 Application Fee)
Self-funded students can enjoy a 30% scholarship discount and a waived PHP 9,000 application fee. Flexible payment options are available.

CRT Themes and Reading Materials

Day 1

Theme - Techniques for Building Logical Arguments
Case - Office building with unhappy tenants

Day 2

Theme - Logical Cohesion & Data Analysis
Case - Professional basketball league data analysis

Day 3

Theme - Problem-solving with Business Case
Case - Consulting company with declining income

Day 4

Theme - Problem-solving with Business Case
Case - Glasses retailer falling behind competitors

Day 5

Theme - Tools for Communication
Case - Energy drinks producer targeting new channels

Day 6

Theme - Techniques for Gaining Support
Case - Automotive manufacturer with a difficult HR decision
January 2026 Term Lecturer
Alex Scharf
Education:
BA, International Studies, University of Washington
BS, Computer Science, Oregon State University
MS, Data Science, University of Illinois

Alex Scharf is the product director for GLOBIS Unlimited, an online learning platform focused on business content which has been used by over 150 companies globally with learners from more than 50 countries.

Before launching GLOBIS Unlimited, Alex launched GLOBIS’s Online MBA program, the first 100% live online MBA from an accredited institution in Asia. Alex serves on the board of directors at GLOBIS USA Inc., based in San Francisco, California. Alex has lived in Japan for more than ten years, working in local government, technology, and education.

He is fluent in Japanese and holds degrees from the University of Washington and Oregon State University. He has also completed certificate programs at Harvard Business School and INSEAD.
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Student Testimonial
Hannah Therese Enriquez
Class of 2024 Full-time MBA Alumni

What motivated you to take a Pre-MBA?

I was already enrolled in the Full-time MBA Program when I decided to do my Pre-MBA. I took it to get a head start, learn Critical Thinking (CRT) in a smaller environment, and allow more time for rest and other subjects once the Full-time program began.

My first exposure to frameworks was in CRT. My main takeaway, which I've been able to apply in professional settings, is how to approach problems and communicate using the pyramid structure. It helped me organize my thoughts, gather appropriate evidence, summarize, and provide a conclusion to what I wanted to say. I had to ask questions like "Why?" five times, or "So what? Why does this matter?"

In the end, I gained an approach to thinking while developing my professional network with others who also wanted to take the GLOBIS Pre-MBA.
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