Pre-MBA Application Deadline
We accept Pre-MBA applications year-round, however the deadline to register for a course is two weeks before the course starts.
For inquiries, please contact imba-info@globis.ac.jp
Online Pre-MBA January Term 2026
- Course
- Essentials of Accounting
- Human Resource Management
- Essentials of Technovate
- Strategy
- Business Analytics
- Leading Global Virtual Teams
- Business Presentation
- Essentials of Marketing and Strategy
- Technovate for Future Enterprise
- Lecturer
- Kentaro Muto
- Axel Wellbrock
- Kelvin Song
- Jorge Calvo
- Rahul Bandyopadhyay
- Darren Menabney
- Trond Varlid
- Megumi Yoshinaga
- Jorge Calvo
- Schedule
- From January 8
- From January 10
- From January 10
- From January 11
- From January 14
- From January 14
- From January 17
- From January 19
- From January 20
- Format
- Online
- Online
- Online
- Online
- Online
- Online
- Online
- Online
- Online
- Fees
- 128,000 JPY (730 EURO Approx.)
- 128,000 JPY (730 EURO Approx.)
- 128,000 JPY (730 EURO Approx.)
- 128,000 JPY (730 EURO Approx.)
- 128,000 JPY (730 EURO Approx.)
- 128,000 JPY (730 EURO Approx.)
- 128,000 JPY (730 EURO Approx.)
- 128,000 JPY (730 EURO Approx.)
- 128,000 JPY (730 EURO Approx.)
Online Pre-MBA January Term 2026
Essentials of Accounting
Starts Jan. 8
Accounting is a minimal requirement for business managers. The objective of this course is to provide students with fundamental knowledge and understanding of financial and managerial accounting, as well as the ability to make decisions based on accounting data.
Thursday (every two weeks)
11:00 - 14:00 CET
128,000 JPY (730 EURO Approx.)
Human Resource Management
Starts Jan. 10
In class, you will refine your ability to find methods that utilize human resource management effectively by understanding the aims of personnel systems and their impact on employees. Specifically, after having analyzed the environment surrounding a business and the strategy of the business, you will understand human resource management from the perspectives of both resource management and motivation management.
Saturday (every two weeks)
06:00 - 09:00 CET
128,000 JPY (730 EURO Approx.)
Essentials of Technovate
Starts Jan. 10
In this course, students will deepen their understanding of how businesses are changing in the Technovate era, and will gain prerequisite knowledge for the effective use of digital technology (including AI) and problem-solving approaches in line with modern times. In addition, students will discuss the leadership required in the Technovate era and how they should develop their careers as individuals.
Saturday (every two weeks)
10:00 - 13:00 CET
128,000 JPY (730 EURO Approx.)
Strategy
Starts Jan. 11
Strategy is important when making managerial decisions that will affect a company’s growth. As a base, students should be familiar with basic procedures of analysis, problem identification and solution planning using the case method. Students will be required to understand frameworks and analytical methods relating not only to strategy but also management.
Sunday (every two weeks)
06:00 - 09:00 CET
128,000 JPY (730 EURO Approx.)
Business Analytics
Starts Jan. 14
Analytical skills are important in business in various jobs and functions within an organization. The objectives of this course are to understand the necessary principles and methods of basic quantitative analysis and gain the ability to use quantitative analysis to facilitate decision-making in practical business settings, such as in business planning or creating proposals.
Wednesday (every two weeks)
11:00 - 14:00 CET
128,000 JPY (730 EURO Approx.)
Leading Global Virtual Teams
Starts Jan. 14
In this course, students will learn how to communicate and collaborate effectively and how to use technology and tools to drive innovation from Global Virtual Teams, both as team members and as team leaders. By the end of the course, students will have gained the knowledge and skills required to work effectively with their colleagues worldwide. They will understand the different social dynamics of remote work – how to build trust, manage conflict, ensure results, ideate, overcome cultural and linguistic gaps and use technology to mitigate social distance, all while driving innovation and creating value.
Wednesday (every two weeks)
11:00 - 14:00 CET
128,000 JPY (730 EURO Approx.)
Business Presentation
Starts Jan. 17
This course is a course designed to help students learn how to give the presentations required for success in business. The focus of this course is on how to develop a logical argument based on topics covered in Critical Thinking and how to make an effective presentation in order to “motivate listeners to take action.” In addition, it teaches how to clearly deliver that message. Students will learn tips and techniques to create clear and compelling slides, and to deliver presentations through mastery of voice control, body language, and preparation.
Saturday (every two weeks)
06:00 - 09:00 CET
128,000 JPY (730 EURO Approx.)
Essentials of Marketing and Strategy
Starts Jan. 19
In this course students will develop an understanding of fundamental marketing and strategy frameworks and methodologies. Through short case studies covering a diverse range of businesses, students will enhance their ability to analyze, solve problems and make decisions about marketing and strategy from the perspective of top management.
Monday (every two weeks)
11:00 - 14:00 CET
128,000 JPY (730 EURO Approx.)
Technovate for Future Enterprise
Starts Jan. 20
This course explores the main strategic elements and best practices to understand the paradigm shift driven by the transformation from the Fourth Industrial Revolution to the emerging Fifth Industrial Revolution, with a particular focus on the disruptive potential of Artificial Intelligence (AI), emerging technologies, exponential organizations, and augmented leadership. The Fifth Industrial Revolution emphasizes the symbiosis between humans, machines, and AI, combining digital and human-centric innovation. The course will guide participants through the process of analyzing, planning, and implementing innovative digital business and operational strategies, developing a comprehensive vision of the Future Enterprise and the broader business, societal, and technological implications.
Tuesday (every two weeks)
11:00 - 14:00 CET
128,000 JPY (730 EURO Approx.)
Application Requirements
As practicality is the focus of our program, we look for participants who have quality hands-on working experience and will actively contribute to our discussion-based courses.
1. Degree
- A bachelor’s degree or a certificate of equivalent value
2. Work Experience
- One year of full-time work experience
3. Work Experience
English proficiency (candidates who fulfill either of the following criteria are considered eligible)
- Native english speaker
- English exam score: TOEIC/TOEFL/IELTS if any
* Please share your most recent English test score should you possess one of the Pre-MBA application form.
Depending on your score (if any) and your application, we may ask you to take an English speaking test provided by us.
4. Essay
“Why do you wish to apply to the pre-MBA?”
(written in English, at least 200 words)
*You will be asked to resubmit your essay if it is less than 200 words.
Fees and Scholarship
1. Enrollment Fee
- 23,000 JPY (133 EURO Approx) *Only for the first term.
2. Course Fee
- 128,000 JPY (808 EURO Approx.)
3. Scholarships
- Pre-MBA Scholarship: Enrollment fee exemption (Details here)
- Young Leaders Scholarship: Enrollment fee exemption (Details here)
4. Payment Method
- Deadline for credit card payment is 1 week before the 1st day of the course
5. Cancellation Policy
- The course fee and enrollment fee cannot be refunded if the cancellation is made within 13 days before the 1st day of the course
6. Quality Guarantee
- If, after completing a Pre-MBA course, you feel that the learning experience did not live up to your expectations, you can request to have your fees refunded and go through a hearing process with GLOBIS Europe
