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 October Term 2026
- Course
- Essentials of Accounting
- Human Resource Management
- Operation Strategy
- Essentials of Finance
- Essentials of Technovate B
- Critical Thinking A
- Marketing
- Critical Thinking B
- Facilitation and Negotiation
- Lecturer
- Masafumi Kimura
- Axel Wellbrock
- Satoko Ueyama
- Yoshiyuki Hamaoka
- Wijitapar Marome
- Jake Pratley
- Sven Van Stichel
- Jake Pratley
- Trond Varlid
- Schedule
- From October 3
- From October 3
- From October 4
- From October 6
- From October 7
- From October 10
- From October 10
- From October 13
- From October 13
- Format
- Online
- Online
- Online
- Online
- Online
- Online
- Online
- Online
- Online
- Fees
- 128,000 JPY (690 EURO Approx.)
- 128,000 JPY (690 EURO Approx.)
- 128,000 JPY (690 EURO Approx.)
- 128,000 JPY (690 EURO Approx.)
- 128,000 JPY (690 EURO Approx.)
- 128,000 JPY (690 EURO Approx.)
- 128,000 JPY (690 EURO Approx.)
- 128,000 JPY (690 EURO Approx.)
- 128,000 JPY (690 EURO Approx.)
Online Pre-MBA October Term 2026
Essentials of Accounting
Starts Oct. 03
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)
7:00-10:00 CEST / 6:00-9:00 CET (after Day 3)
128,000 JPY (690 EURO Approx.)
Human Resource Management
Starts Oct. 03
All 6 classes will be operated on the basis of case methods centered mainly on discussion. On Days 1 and 2, you will learn about personnel systems and their influence on employees while linking this with your own experience; and on Days 3 and 4, you will aim to gain an integrated understanding of human resources management with the perspective from the top of executive personnel. In addition, on Days 5 and 6, utilizing what you have learned so far, you will take the perspective of a manager and explore how to utilize human resource management to achieve the goals of the team.
Saturday (every two weeks)
11:00-14:00 CEST / 10:00-13:00 CET (after Day 3)
128,000 JPY (690 EURO Approx.)
Operation Strategy
Starts Oct. 04
The objective of this course is to teach students how operation management and supply chain management can be utilized when making managerial decisions. In this course, students will:
– learn about operating systems
– analyze production process and study the impact of production management on quality and delivery
– be introduced to theories such as bottleneck analysis and business process control
– conduct repeated decision-making simulations under certain circumstances
– learn how to distinguish between organization’s operations and the company’s competitive advantage.
Sunday (every two weeks)
7:00-10:00 CEST / 6:00-9:00 CET (after Day 3)
128,000 JPY (690 EURO Approx.)
Essentials of Finance
Starts Oct. 06
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.
Tuesday (every two weeks)
12:00 - 15:00 CEST / 11:00-14:00 CET (after Day 3)
128,000 JPY (690 EURO Approx.)
Essentials of Technovate B
Starts Oct. 07
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.
Wednesday (every two weeks)
12:00-15:00 CEST / 11:00-14:00 CET (after Day 3)
128,000 JPY (690 EURO Approx.)
Critical Thinking A
Starts Oct. 10
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.
Saturday (every two weeks)
11:00-14:00 CEST / 10:00-13:00 CET (after Day 3)
128,000 JPY (690 EURO Approx.)
Marketing
Starts Oct. 10
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 / 10:00-13:00 CET (after Day 3)
128,000 JPY (690 EURO Approx.)
Critical Thinking B
Starts Oct. 13
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.
Tuesday (every two weeks)
12:00-15:00 CEST / 11:00-14:00 CET (after Day 3)
128,000 JPY (690 EURO Approx.)
Facilitation and Negotiation
Starts Oct. 13
Facilitation and negotiation skills are vital for many people in business. The objective of this course is to give students reproducible and practical skills that will better prepare them for meetings and projects. In this course students will learn:
– The role of the facilitator and negotiator, and how they think
– How to clarify the objective of the meeting or project, and what issues to take into account
– Techniques to handle meetings and how to ask questions
– How to structure an entire discussion and minimize diversions
– How to encourage the commitments of participants and build consensus through discussion
– How to appropriately resolve conflicting interests between parties and enhance the value achieved through negotiations
Tuesday (every two weeks)
12:00-15:00 CEST / 11:00-14:00 CET (after Day 3)
128,000 JPY (690 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
