MBA ProgramsGLOBIS University

Pre-MBA Orientation

The MBA at GLOBIS is committed to developing “Visionary Leaders who create and innovate societies”

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Preparation

This is what a typical class looks like

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Class – Day 2

• Thoroughly read the class material

• Prepare your opinion in your own words

• Make decisions as if you were the manager in the case

• Do not only analyze but also think “So what?”

• Speak up• Listen to your

classmates and exchange opinions

• Join a Nomi-kai and talk about your goals

• Summarize the things you’ve learned in your own words

• Think about how you can use the things you’ve learned at your current job

• Join Study Sessions

“The results of your learning process depend on the amount of effort you put into it.”*For non-native speakers (English), please brush up your English outside of the class if necessary.

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How to tackle a case Look at the case from different angles

Human resources, finance, production, R&D, operation, competition, market trends, branding, corporate culture etc.

You need to have a broad knowledge to make better decisions Don’t stick to your very first idea. Consider other options as well.

Imagine the manager’s dilemma e.g. Short term vs. long term? Make it yourself or buy competitors?

Growth speed vs. maintenance of corporate culture?

Make your own decision Don’t say “it depends” Decide “Go” or “No go”, “Yes” or “No”

Prepare your reason for the decision Not only “Yes” or “No”, but also “Why?”

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There is no single right answer for a case study.

The objective of a case study is not to learn a “Success Theory” but to see

things from different angles, thus refining your thinking process.

What’s the right answer for a case?

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Pre-MBA System

<Merits of starting from Pre-MBA>• See if the MBA program is a fit for you.• Transfer the credits to the MBA program.• Tuition deducted from the MBA total tuition.• Actual MBA workload becomes lighter • Exempted from the logical thinking examination (with CRT credit)

MBAMBAAdmission

Pre-MBA• Limited to 1 year• Up to 12 credits (8 courses)• Tuition: JPY 126,000 /

course

Start taking courses before officially joining our MBA programs

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Pre-MBA Timeline

Pre-MBA Student (6 months)

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What can you get from the Pre-MBA?

At the GLOBIS Pre-MBA you will get

Great classmates who will have a positive impact on your life

Excellent lecturers who are top professionals in real businesses

Opportunities to listen to famous business leaders

Practical learning that you can immediately apply at work

・・・ And so much more!A life-changing experience awaits Pre-MBA students at GLOBIS

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Class Guide

Please read the Class Guide carefully before your classes start, in order not to miss any important information necessary for taking your courses.

The guide contains information regarding school procedures and grading. Please read the guide carefully as it will assist you throughout your studies at GLOBIS.

The Class Guide is attached to the Class Preparation Email.

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Before attending your first course

<Before Day 1>1. Register for the class mailing list (ML)

Access archived emails from the Student Page. Send your self-introduction to the ML.

2. Prepare for Day 1 (5-10 hours) Exercises Preparation assignment

<Before the class starts on Day 1>1. Check in using the iPad in the classroom (otherwise absent).2. Place your assignment in the tray located in the classroom.3. Prepare your name plate.4. Introduce yourself to your classmates.

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Assignments and Reports

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<Essentials Courses>

<Most Courses>

Day 2 Day 3 Day 4 Day 5 Day 6

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Please fill in the questionnaires after Day 2, and Day 6.In order to see the final grade, you will need to fill in the Day 6 questionnaire.

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How to write assignments and reports

Write down your thoughts and come to a conclusion. Do not summarize the case or concepts. Come to a conclusion and support it logically.

Persuade the reader. Use evidence, concepts and frameworks.

Keep it simple and clear. The priority is to make the reader want to read and to have

him understand what you are trying to say.

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How to hand in assignments and reports

How to hand in assignments: Place them in the tray located in the classroom before

the class starts. Assignments are only accepted when you attend the

class. (fax or e-mail not allowed)

How to hand in your report: Place your report in the box at the reception desk in

front of the elevator on each floor before the class begins. The deadline is one hour after the class starts.

If you are unable to attend the class, fax your report to 03-5275-3787 and call for confirmation before the deadline. (Emails with attachments are not accepted.)

Contact the Student Services Office ASAP if you have any issues concerning your report submission.

Class GuideP. 11-14

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Plagiarism Measures

Plagiarism involves the unacknowledged inclusion of content from the reports of other students, materials distributed in other classes or any other sources, and will subject both the writer and the supplier of the material (if complicit) to disciplinary actions.

If you plagiarize any material, you may not be permitted to complete the course. With the exception of group reports, please exercise extreme caution to avoid sharing answers for reports, quantitative analysis, and in particular data such as Excel spreadsheets for analysis—anything that may be part of report, even if the data itself is in the formulation process.

In other words, do not plagiarize, do not cheat, as disciplinary actions will be taken!

Ex. Sharing the hand-out URL after class is strictly prohibited!Also do not share material with absent students.

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Grading: Essentials courses

Points (Total of 14 pts): Assignments (6 pts): 1 pt x 6 classes Participation on Day 6 (8 pts):

Quantity: 0 pts / 2 pts / 3 pts Quality: 0 pts / 3 pts / 5 pts

Criteria: Attendance of at least 5 classes (submission of assignments) Understanding of the concepts Contribution to the class

Grading: Pass or fail Pass: when the criteria are met and at least 5 pts Fail: when the criteria are not met and less than 5 pts

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Grading: Most courses Grading: Pass (A/B/C/D) or fail (F)

Grading will be based on a curve (A 15%, B 35%, C 40%, D ＆ F 10%)

Criteria: Attendance of at least 4 classes Understanding of the concepts Contribution to the class Submission of a report

Points (Total of 96 pts): Assignments (8 pts): 1 pt x 5 classes + 3 pt x 1 class Participation (48 pts):

Quantity: 0 pts / 2 pts / 3 pts x 6 classes Quality: 0 pts / 3 pts / 5 pts x 6 classes

Report (40 pts): 10 pts possible x 4

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Grading: Please be on time!

You must attend at least two-thirds of theentire class!- Please be aware that - You will be marked as absent if you are more than one hour late or if you

leave one hour before your class ends.- Important reminder - Please check in on the iPad in the classroom. (You cannot check in when you arrive more than one hour after the class

started.)- If you fail a course (receive “Failed (F)” or “Ineligible for grading”), your

credits will not be transferred and the tuition will not be deducted from your total tuition! (3 Ds or Fs = you need to stop your Pre-MBA)

- A total of 5 Ds or Fs mean you will fail the entire MBA program. (including Ds and Fs from your Pre-MBA studies)

- If you cannot make it to 1 class, you do not need to inform us!

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Support System Class Mailing list:

Share your questions, thoughts, and suggestions with your classmates and the lecturer by sending them to the class mailing list. (You can retrieve archives from the Student Page)

*The Student Services Office also receives e-mails posted by the students on the class mailing list and might make some important announcements to the class mailing list.

Study sessions: Study rooms are available upon reservation. Students often get

together for preparation/review sessions. (p. 15 “How to reserve a study session room”)

(Outside of class) Social gatherings after class:

Students and lecturers often have lunch or dinner together after class. There is a lot to learn during these informal sessions! Ask questions and create a bond with your classmates and lecturers.

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How to Reserve a Study Room Only available only during school hours when classes are open

(not available Friday evenings).

To reserve a study room, login to the Student Page. Select "Class Support Services” at the left. A new page will open. Click “Study Session Room” at the top. A PDF file will open. (Please note that the reservation is in Japanese)

Reservations can be made beginning one week before the first day of the course until one week before the final day of the course.

Due to space limitations, only one study room may be booked per class between each class.

Please make reservations for your course only.

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Class Substitution

Students who have missed a class can attend a “substitute class” only in the next term that the same course is offered.

- Please be aware - Class substitution is only allowed for the same course within our Part-time MBA programs. Class attendance, participation, assignments and reports will not be

graded. Day might be different: Ex. July term Day 3 → October term Day 4

- Important reminder - The registration period usually starts about two weeks prior to the start of a

new term. Please wait for an announcement from us by e-mail.

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Leave of Absence

If you know you won’t be able to attend the required number of classes, you must notify our office and fill ina request for leave of absence.You can even do this in the middle of your course, but please make sure to download the document and submit it to our staff as soon as possible. Please read the Class Guide for more details.The following are reasons you may need a leave of absence: Natural disasters Hospitalization, long-term outpatient treatment involving

the student Death or hospitalization involving any immediate family

member including any relative within the second degree of kinship of the students or his/her spouse

Long-term business trip required by the student's employer

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Don’t hesitate to ask questions!

Who to ask?　Your Lecturers Talk to your lecturers during the break, or before or after the class They’re not only great facilitators but will also lend you a helpful ear.

Your Classmates Talk with your classmates (Pre-MBA and MBA students) and maintain

good relations with them. Proactively participate in Nomi-kai and study groups.

Student Services Office ： Ask the Student Services Office about your study plan, career plan,

school rules etc. Individual Consultation is available Please call or send e-mail to the Student Services Office imba-ss@globis.ac.jp

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Read emails from the Student Services Office

All important announcements are made through email and can also be viewed on your Student Page.

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Please consult with the Student Services Office: Pre-MBA system and rules Course registration plan Application for our MBA Programs

- Business hours-Mon-Thu, Sat: 10:00-19:00, Fri: 10:00-18:00, Sun: 10:00-17:00Mail ： imba-ss@globis.ac.jp TEL ： 03-5275-3850 FAX ： 03-5275-3787

GLOBIS MBA Student Services Office

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