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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

JPY 128,000 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

JPY 23,000

*only for the first term

 

Scholarship

We recognize that many business professionals aspiring to higher education may require financial assistance. To support overseas applicants living outside Japan, we are offering two types of scholarships starting in April 2025. These scholarships temporarily waive the Pre-MBA enrollment fee (23,000 JPY) until applicants enroll in the MBA program.

While we offer two separate scholarships, both provide the same benefits.

Applicable Scholarships
  • Under 30 years of age: Young Leaders Scholarship
  • 30 years of age or older: Pre-MBA Scholarship

 

Eligibility criteria here

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
JAN 2026

Critical Thinking

Alex Scharf

(FINISHED)
JAN 10 to MAR 21

APR 2026

Organizational Behavior and Leadership

Leo Castillo

(FINISHED)
APR 11 to JUN 20

JUL 2026

Essentials of Technovate

Jake Pratley and Kelvin Song

(CURRENT)
JUL 18 to SEP 26

OCT 2026

Business Analytics

Rahul Bandyopadhyay

(UPCOMING)
OCT 10 to DEC 19

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October Term Course Details
Business Analytics (BAN)

In today’s fast-paced business world, analytical skills are crucial across various roles and functions within an organization. The GLOBIS MBA course in Business Analytics aims to equip students with the fundamental principles and techniques of quantitative analysis, enabling them to make informed decisions in real-world business scenarios. Whether it’s crafting strategic plans or developing persuasive proposals, this course will help you master the art of data-driven decision-making and communication.

Course Objectives

    • Understand Essential Analytical Principles: Learn the core principles and methods of quantitative analysis that are necessary for managers.
    • Enhance Decision-Making Skills: Develop the ability to apply quantitative analysis techniques to solve complex business problems and support decision-making in practical settings, such as business planning and proposal development.

Course Structure

On Day 1, students will learn about the process and significance of quantitative analysis, and how to apply the steps of problem-solving. From Day 2 onwards, students will learn various concepts and analytical methods for processing and interpreting data, as well as methods for forecasting and decision-making using real-world business examples. In addition, on Day 4, students will be able to flexibly utilize the methods they have learned up to that point to carry out a comprehensive developmental exercise.

Who should take this course?

This course is ideal for students who wish to acquire essential analytical skills and leverage quantitative analysis in practical business situations. We recommend enrolling in this course early in your MBA program to maximize its benefits and apply the knowledge you’ve gained to subsequent courses.

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

  • Day 1 – October 10, 2026 – Online
  • Day 2 – October 24, 2026 – Hybrid
  • Day 3 – November 7, 2026 – Online
  • Day 4 – November 21, 2026 – Online
  • Day 5 – December 5, 2026 – Online
  • withDay 6 – December 19, 2026 – Hybrid

*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 with students). Enjoy complimentary food, beverages, and study materials if you are participating onsite. There is a lunch gathering after class, care of GLOBIS.
BAN Themes and Reading Materials

Day 1

Theme - Overview of Quantitative Analysis & Collecting Data
Case - Blueberry Suppli

Day 2

Theme - Process to Quantitative Analysis and Analytical Perspectives
Case - Baria Planning Solutions

Day 3

Theme - Inductive and Deductive Analysis
Main Reading - Business Analytics Text Book

Day 4

Theme - Integrated Exercise
Case - Colgate-Palmolive

Day 5

Theme - Making Decisions under Uncertainties
Case - Freemark Abbey Winery

Day 6

Theme - Analyzing Complex Mechanisms
Case - Delidish
Oct 2026 Term Lecturer
Rahul Bandyopadhyay
Education:
MBA, Graduate School of Management, GLOBIS University
BEng, Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Akita University

Rahul Bandyopadhyay leads global student recruitment for GLOBIS University’s MBA programs. In 2022, Rahul launched the English nano-MBA, GLOBIS’s microcredential program that combines live sessions with self-paced study enhanced by AI-driven feedback. With over a decade of experience in traditional and digital management education, Rahul brings a broad and innovative perspective to learner engagement and program growth. Before transitioning into education, Rahul began his career as a semiconductor researcher at Panasonic. At GLOBIS, he has played a key role in expanding the reach of the MBA programs, supporting their international growth and strengthening global recruitment strategies. Rahul is also a graduate of GLOBIS University.
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