Japan’s Largest MBA | Connecting Japanese Companies with Global Business Talent ─ GLOBIS MBA Online Trial Class ─
with Alex Scharf

How do you plan to continue upgrading yourself over the next decade?
You have already built a certain level of achievement in your career, but what comes next? Many are asking questions, such as;
- How can I further improve my management capabilities?
- How can I build an international business network?
- How can I enter the Japanese corporate and startup ecosystem?
- How can I prepare for the next decade of my life?
Whether you are a professional seeking continued career advancement or a corporate executive or business owner looking for a second growth curve, this class will give you an entirely new perspective.
About GLOBIS University
- Japan’s largest and fastest-growing business school
- A network of more than 10,600 alumni from 90 countries
- Partnerships with more than 3,400 companies
- 88% of Nikkei 225 companies partner with GLOBIS for corporate training
- A lifelong learning ecosystem comprising venture capital, companies, and senior business talent
GLOBIS is not just an MBA. It is a lifelong business ecosystem connecting companies, entrepreneurs, investors, and global talent.
Here, you gain not only a degree, but also a network and resource platform that supports you throughout your entire career.
《Why is now the best time to get to know GLOBIS?》
GLOBIS officially established a Taiwan entity in 2026. This also means that Taiwan has become one of the key markets in GLOBIS’s expansion across Asia. In the future, the following programs;
- Pre-MBA program
- Part-time MBA & Online MBA program
- Full-time MBA program
In the future, we will gradually host more networking and admissions activities in Taiwan for the following programs: Pre-MBA, Part-time & Online MBA, and Full-time MBA.
《Why choose GLOBIS?》
- Connect with Japanese companies and the startup ecosystem
GLOBIS is deeply rooted in the heart of Japanese business. You will learn alongside talent from leading Japanese companies, entrepreneurs, and future business leaders.
The venture capital funds under GLOBIS Group have invested in more than 220 startups, 37 of which have successfully completed IPOs.
- Build your second growth curve
The first decade of a career is built through hard work; the next decade is built through choices and perspective.
Whether you are a professional seeking a management role, a corporate executive hoping to expand into international markets, or a business owner considering the next stage of development, GLOBIS offers more than knowledge; it offers an opportunity to rethink your future direction.
- Build a truly global business network
GLOBIS students come from 90 countries. Your classmates may come from Japan, Taiwan, Singapore, Thailand, the United States, Europe, and elsewhere.
Class discussions are not merely exchanges of theory; they are genuine encounters between cross-cultural business perspectives.
- Start an MBA without leaving your job and choose the right program for yourself
GLOBIS offers a variety of learning formats.
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- Pre-MBA: Experience it first, then decide
- Part-time MBA & Online MBA: Study at your own pace while based in Taiwan
- Full-time MBA: Study intensively in Tokyo and earn your degree in as little as one year
- Impressive student Outcomes
75% ─ Build their careers in Japan after graduating from the Full-time MBA
86% ─ Report meaningful career growth and transformation
10% ─ Successfully start a business after graduating from the MBA
Event Highlights
Using the rapidly changing electric vehicle (EV) industry as a case study, participants will learn through real case analysis and group discussion how companies build competitive advantages, respond to industry transformation, and formulate effective business strategies.
This is not merely an information session, but an authentic GLOBIS class.
About the Course
This trial class is based on Essentials of Marketing and Strategy, a Pre-MBA course coming to Taipei this July. It is highly recommended for first-time learners who want to understand how businesses achieve a sustainable competitive advantage through effective strategy.
Don’t miss this chance to connect in Taipei and discover how a GLOBIS MBA can elevate your career in the digital era
Overview
| Date: | Wednesday, July 1, 2026 |
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| Time: | 12:30 - 14:30 (Central European Summer Time) |
| Where: | Held live online |
| Registration Fee: | Free of charge |
| Language: | English |
Agenda
| 12:00 (CEST) | Reception |
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| 12:30 (CEST) | Introduction to GLOBIS |
| 12:45 (CEST) | Trial Class |
| 14:30 (CEST) | Q&A |

Alex Scharf
Alex is currently the product director of GLOBIS Unlimited – an online learning platform focused on business knowledge, serving more than 150 companies with learners across over 50 countries created by GLOBIS Corporation and GLOBIS University. Alex has led the development and launch of Asia’s first 100% live-streamed MBA program. He has lived in Japan for more than 10 years and has worked across the technology, education, and public sectors. e is fluent in Japanese and holds degrees from the University of Washington and Oregon State University, as well as professional certificates from Harvard Business School and INSEAD.
