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We Pave the Way for Creation and Innovation

The establishment of GLOBIS Asia Pacific in Singapore marks a significant milestone in our mission to empower the next generation of business leaders in the region. As a leading provider of MBA and training programs in Japan, we're excited to bring our expertise closer to our students and customers in Asia Pacific. With a focus on practical knowledge and skills, we're committed to helping current and future leaders thrive in a rapidly evolving business landscape driven by technology and innovation.

Our Vision

We believe that everyone has the potential for self-fulfillment and leadership, no matter where you are from―that is one of our fundamental philosophies we follow at GLOBIS. But even if someone were to have that potential, it’s still difficult to know where to start your journey.

For the last three decades we have empowered leaders through an ecosystem of people, capital, and knowledge. We have strived to foster a community of professionals devoted to developing their kokorozashi―personal missions that allows one to unify passion and skills to have a positive impact in society. Throughout their journeys of self-discovery we have witnessed thousands develop confidence, motivation, and perseverance to innovate in their companies, countries, and the world.

Our vision is for people, capital, and knowledge to play a pivotal role in finding ways to solve global problems, inspiring even more individuals to find, and accomplish their kokorozashi.

With GLOBIS Asia Pacific, we continue the GLOBIS mission to support ecosystems of people, capital, and knowledge to ultimately leave a positive impact and contribute to the future of business.

We look forward to serving you!

Our Story

From a humble rented classroom in 1992 to becoming Japan’s largest business school, our journey has been nothing short of inspiring. Fuelled by our vision to create and innovate, we’ve fostered management ecosystems of people, capital, and knowledge that have helped more than 3,800 companies with training and HRD solutions.

Now, we’re excited to extend our commitment to Asia, where we aim to inspire a new generation of kokorozashi-driven business leaders through outstanding educational opportunities. The future is bright, and we can’t wait to see what’s next!

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Our History

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GLOBIS Corporation is established.
GLOBIS Management School Tokyo Campus is established.

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GLOBIS management training begins at a major telecommunications company.
Corporate Training Program launches.
GLOBIS Management School Osaka Campus is established.
GLOBIS translates Harvard Business School case studies into Japanese.

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GLOBIS starts the first distance learning program in Japan using the case method of learning.

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The MBA Management Book (Diamond Publication), the first volume in the MBA Series, is published, launching the GLOBIS publication business.
The GLOBIS Management Institute is established.

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GLOBIS launches a joint MBA program with the University of Leicester in the UK.
GLOBIS Capital Partners is established.
The GLOBIS Incubation Fund (GLOBIS Fund No. 1: ¥540 million) is established.

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The GLOBIS Management Skill Assessment Program (GMAP) starts.

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The Apax GLOBIS Japan Fund (GLOBIS Fund No. 2: ¥20 billion) is established as a joint fund between GLOBIS Capital Partners and Apax Partners.
GLOBIS Management Bank, Inc. is founded.

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GLOBIS launches its first e-learning content.

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The Graduate Diploma in Business Administration (GDBA) course, predecessor to the MBA program, begins welcoming students.
GLOBIS Management School Nagoya Campus is established.

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GLOBIS Executive School is established for executive and senior management training.

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GLOBIS Online School is established with distance learning and e-learning programs.
The Graduate School of Management, GLOBIS University is established as a university entity established by a private company with campuses in Tokyo and Osaka.
The GLOBIS International School is established, laying the groundwork for the later introduction of MBA programs in English.
GLOBIS.JP, an online management magazine, is launched.
The GLOBIS Fund III (GLOBIS Fund No. 3: ¥18 billion) is established.

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The GDBA program becomes available at the Nagoya Campus.
Customized global business leader training programs become available in English.

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Graduate School of Management, GLOBIS University becomes an educational corporate entity.

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The Graduate School of Management, GLOBIS University Nagoya Campus is established.
The Part-time MBA program becomes available in English at the Graduate School of Management, GLOBIS University.

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The first Chief Learning Officer (CLO) Conference is held to support HR managers.

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GLOBIS China Co., Ltd. is established in Shanghai, China as an overseas subsidiary.
The Graduate School of Management, GLOBIS University Sendai Campus is established.
GLOBIS SINGAPORE, a wholly owned subsidiary, is established in Singapore.
The Full-time MBA Program is launched in English at the Graduate School of Management, GLOBIS University.

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The Graduate School of Management, GLOBIS University Fukuoka Campus is established.
The GLOBIS Fund IV (GLOBIS Fund No. 4: ¥11.5 billion) is established.
GLOBIS SINGAPORE changes its name to GLOBIS Asia Pacific Pte. Ltd.

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eMBA2.0, a new e-learning series, launches.
The website and app for publication GLOBIS Chikenroku launches.

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The Online MBA Program launches at the Graduate School of Management, GLOBIS University.
GLOBIS Corporate Education’s online training courses begin.
GLOBIS Thailand Co., Ltd. is established as an overseas subsidiary in Bangkok, Thailand.
KIBOW Impact Investment Fund (Fund No. 1) is established.

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GLOBIS Fund V (GLOBIS Fund No. 5: ¥16 billion) is established.
Technovate Special Courses begin at the Graduate School of Management, GLOBIS University.
The Singapore and Thailand campuses begin offering GLOBIS Management School courses.
GLOBIS Manabi-Hodai, a flat-rate business e-learning service, launches.
The online business publication GLOBIS Insights launches.

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Graduate School of Management, GLOBIS University hub campuses are established in Mito, Yokohama, and Singapore.
The Part-time & Online MBA Program launches in English at the Graduate School of Management, GLOBIS University.

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GLOBIS Manabi-Hodai smartphone app launches.
GLOBIS acquires Ibaraki Robots Sports Entertainment Inc.
Technovate Special Courses start, developed jointly with other enterprises at the Graduate School of Management, GLOBIS University.
The GLOBIS Learning Platform (GLOPLA) launches, enabling the centralization and management of corporate in-service training.

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GLOBIS Unlimited, a flat-rate business e-learning service in English, launches.
The G-STARTUP Accelerator Program launches to support entrepreneurs create the next unicorn companies.
The Singapore subsidiary changes its name to GLOBIS Asia Campus Pte. Ltd.
The Pre-MBA Program becomes available in English at the Graduate School of Management, GLOBIS University Osaka Campus.
The GLOBIS Fund VI (GLOBIS Fund No. 6: ¥40 billion) is established.

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The Graduate School of Management, GLOBIS University hub campus in Yokohama is made into a permanent location.
GLOBIS acquires a majority stake in Ibaraki Broadcasting System (LuckyFM).

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First English Pre-MBA course is launched in Thailand.
GLOBIS USA, Inc. is established in San Francisco, California, United States.
GLOBIS Unlimited becomes available for individual users.
GLOBIS receives a patent for the GLOBIS AI Document Evaluation System (GAiDES), an AI-based grading system.
Glosuke, GLOBIS’s inquisitive robot mascot, is brought to life on August 1.

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First English Pre-MBA course is launched in the United States.
GLOBIS receives a patent for GAiL, an AI-based learning system.
The GLOBIS nano-MBA program is launched in Japanese.
LuckyFes, a music festival, is organized for the first time by LuckyFM Ibaraki Broadcasting System.
GLOBIS celebrates its 30th anniversary.
The GLOBIS nano-MBA program is launched in English.
GLOBIS Europe BV is established in Brussels, Belgium.
GLOBIS Capital Partners establishes Fund VII (¥72.7 billion yen).

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GAiChaL, a ChatGPT enhanced interactive learning system is integrated into the nano-MBA Program.
GLOBIS Capital Partners opens a base in San Francisco, United States.
GLOBIS Manila Inc. is established in Manila, Philippines.

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GLOBIS rolls out a new corporate logo and visual identity.

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Takashi Tsutsumi CEO, GLOBIS Asia Pacific Pte. Ltd.
CEO, GLOBIS Asia Campus Pte. Ltd.
CEO, GLOBIS Thailand Co., Ltd.

Empowering leaders from Asia to drive innovation beyond borders

To create a better society, we need leaders who are driven by kokorozashi - a personal mission - and are innovative and creative. As Southeast Asia's presence in the global economy continues to expand, its leaders are expected to show even greater initiative.

This is where GLOBIS comes in - we work closely with companies that are localizing their operations in Southeast Asia, assisting them in executing their strategies and building their organizations.In addition, our "Pre-MBA" course equips business professionals in Singapore with practical skills and a network for life.

Our ultimate goal at GLOBIS is to create a society where Asian leaders can thrive and play an active role in shaping a better world, no matter where they are in the world.

Tsutsumi

Yoshito Hori President and Founder, GLOBIS Corporation
President, GLOBIS University
Managing Partner, GLOBIS Capital Partners

Japan's #1 MBA program driving growth in Asia Pacific

With GLOBIS Asia Pacific, we’re opening a new chapter in expanding our services on a global scale. Despite these unprecedented times, our mission to pave the way for creation and innovation remains unchanged.

In the Asia Pacific, we will continue our mission by connecting our three core pillars: people, capital, and knowledge. Through these, we foster unique business ecosystems and support visionary leaders.