Francesco Caggiati

Industry Background

, Tech Industry

Program Intake

, Part-time MBA

Home Country

Italy

While the hard skills I gained were invaluable and a key reason for pursuing the MBA, the most profound impact came from developing my kokorozashi—a personal mission. The program pushed me to articulate a clear purpose, complete with actionable steps, timelines, and contingency plans to bring it to life.

What made you decide to pursue an MBA?

My primary motivation for pursuing an MBA was to elevate my career to the next level. I wanted to build analytical skills that weren’t part of my undergraduate and graduate studies, positioning myself as a professional adept at managing complexity and delivering value.

After evaluating several part-time MBA programs, I found GLOBIS to be the best fit. What set it apart was its strong focus on practical learning instead of being heavily research- or academia-oriented. I wanted to acquire skills that I could immediately apply in real-world situations, and GLOBIS emphasized this from the beginning. Reflecting on my experience, I’m confident that I made the right decision.

How was your experience with the part-time program?

I made an effort to attend as many on-campus classes as possible to enhance the learning experience and build meaningful connections with classmates. Balancing a full-time job, personal life (I became a father during the program!), personal projects, and studies was challenging at times. However, the flexibility of the GLOBIS MBA allowed me to adjust my course load based on my circumstances. I could take on more classes when I had the capacity and scale back when needed.

Which classes were the most valuable for you?

Looking back, the classes I gained the most from were also the ones I found most difficult. For example, Accounting and Finance, as well as Business Analytics, were particularly challenging because I had limited prior knowledge in these areas. Initially, I felt overwhelmed, but the challenge motivated me to put in extra effort to catch up.

These courses taught me the significance of adopting a data-driven mindset. Inspired by this realization, I took additional advanced classes in these subjects. Over time, my understanding and confidence in these areas grew significantly. Today, this mindset has become a core part of how I approach decision-making, and I consider it one of the most valuable outcomes of my MBA.

What was your biggest takeaway from the GLOBIS MBA?

I realized that technical skills only matter when they serve a larger purpose. The concept of kokorozashi taught me to align my skills with a mission that gives them deeper meaning. This experience has been transformative, helping me create a concrete vision for how I want to apply what I’ve learned and shape the life I aspire to lead.