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 April Term 2026
- Course
- Essentials of Accounting
- Finance I
- Essentials of Finance
- Business Analytics
- Essentials of Technovate
- Human Resource Management
- Marketing B
- Essentials of Marketing and Strategy
- Organizational Behavior and Leadership
- Lecturer
- Masafumi Kimura
- Hirohide Oshima
- Satoshi Hirose
- Rahul Bandyopadhyay
- Darren Menabney
- Trond Varlid
- Sven Van Stichel
- Karl O'Callaghan
- Trond Varlid
- Schedule
- From April 4
- From April 4
- From April 6
- From April 9
- From April 11
- From April 11
- From April 11
- From April 11
- From April 13
- Format
- Online
- Online
- Online
- Online
- Online
- Online
- Online
- Online
- Online
- Fees
- 128,000 JPY (710 EURO Approx.)
- 128,000 JPY (710 EURO Approx.)
- 128,000 JPY (710 EURO Approx.)
- 128,000 JPY (710 EURO Approx.)
- 128,000 JPY (710 EURO Approx.)
- 128,000 JPY (710 EURO Approx.)
- 128,000 JPY (710 EURO Approx.)
- 128,000 JPY (710 EURO Approx.)
- 128,000 JPY (710 EURO Approx.)
Online Pre-MBA April Term 2026
Essentials of Accounting
Starts Apr. 4
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.
Saturday (every two weeks)
07:00 - 10:00 CEST
128,000 JPY (710 EURO Approx.)
Finance I
Starts Apr. 4
This course is designed for students to learn the basic principles of corporate finance. The objectives of this course are to apply financial theories to decision making in order to produce successful results, as well as understand additional aspects that must be considered.
Saturday (every two weeks)
11:00 - 14:00 CEST
128,000 JPY (710 EURO Approx.)
Essentials of Finance
Starts Apr. 6
This course is an introductory course to finance that is designed for those who wish to enhance their decision-making ability based on applying financial knowledge in business. The course is not intended for finance specialists; it targets students who have already learned the basics of accounting.
Monday (every two weeks)
12:00 - 15:00 CEST
128,000 JPY (710 EURO Approx.)
Business Analytics
Starts Apr. 9
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.
This course has the following objectives.
- Understand the principles and methods of basic quantitative analysis, which are necessary for managers.
- Gain the ability to use quantitative analysis to facilitate decision-making in practical business settings, such as business planning or creating proposals.
Thursday (every two weeks)
12:00 - 15:00 CEST
128,000 JPY (710 EURO Approx.)
Essentials of Technovate
Starts Apr. 11
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)
11:00 - 14:00 CEST
128,000 JPY (710 EURO Approx.)
Human Resource Management
Starts Apr. 11
This course is intended for anyone who is engaged in or interested in management work. You will learn “mechanisms” (human resource management) that get the members of an organization moving effectively towards its goals in order to effectively implement a strategy.
Saturday (every two weeks)
11:00 - 14:00 CEST
128,000 JPY (710 EURO Approx.)
Marketing B
Starts Apr. 11
Having an in-depth understanding of customer needs is beneficial in creating competitive value. This course is designed to equip students with skills to plan and evaluate strategic options based on customer needs.
Saturday (every two weeks)
11:00 - 14:00 CEST
128,000 JPY (710 EURO Approx.)
Essentials of Marketing and Strategy
Starts Apr. 11
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.
Saturday (every two weeks)
07:00 - 10:00 CEST
128,000 JPY (710 EURO Approx.)
Organizational Behavior and Leadership
Starts Apr. 13
In this course, “Organizational Behavior and Leadership” is defined as the “approach” an individual person (often a leader) takes to lead members toward organizational goals that are aligned with corporate strategy. The purpose of this course is to help students develop the leadership skills they need to be more effective in the practical business world.
Monday (every two weeks)
12:00 - 15:00 CEST
128,000 JPY (710 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
