Globis University Graduate School of Management Holds 2026 Japanese MBA Program Entrance Ceremony; 1,089 Students Enrolled Nationwide
Globis University Graduate School of Management held its 2026 Japanese MBA Program entrance ceremony nationwide, welcoming 1,089 new students. The Technovate MBA and Executive MBA programs, launched in 2025, have been well-received, and the school celebrates its 20th anniversary, growing into Japan's largest business school.
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Globis University Graduate School of Management (Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo; President: Yoshito Hori; hereinafter, Globis University) held its 2026 Japanese MBA Program Entrance Ceremony on Sunday, March 29, at its Tokyo, Osaka, Nagoya, Fukuoka campuses, and online. The number of new students, including those for the "Technovate*1 MBA (TMBA)" and "Executive MBA (EMBA)" programs, which commenced in the 2025 academic year, totals 1,089 nationwide.
*1 A coined word combining technology and innovation.
## Message from President Yoshito Hori
In his ceremonial address, President Yoshito Hori stated, "The number of new students, which was only 78 in 2006, now exceeds 1,000, and we have sent over 10,000 graduates—'visionary leaders who create and innovate'—out into society. In 2025, we launched two programs, the Technovate MBA and the Executive MBA, and this year marks our 20th anniversary. Globis has become Japan's No. 1 business school in terms of both scale and reputation. I believe that if each individual establishes a will to 'believe in their potential,' hones their abilities, and utilizes their human network, many things can be achieved."
## Growth in Student Enrollment, Expanding Diversity, and Support for Challenges through Scholarship Programs
At its opening in 2006, the number of full-time graduate students was 78. By 2026, the enrollment for the part-time & online MBA program (Japanese) has reached 1,089, with over 10,000 total graduates, establishing Globis as Japan's largest business school*2. In recent years, there has been an increase in enrolled students from diverse backgrounds, including professionals with specialized qualifications such as doctors and lawyers, creative professionals such as engineers and designers, and non-profit professionals from NPOs and public corporations. To support an environment where individuals with diverse backgrounds can learn, various scholarship programs have also been expanded. Through the utilization of the "Professional Athlete Next Career Support MBA Scholarship," instances of athletes (such as soccer players) pursuing an MBA as part of their second career development after retirement from competition are also increasing.
Furthermore, a new scholarship program for individuals in their 20s, the "MBA Scholarship for 20s," has been established for students enrolling from April 2027 onwards*3. This scholarship aims to encourage young generations to acquire systematic business knowledge and practical skills early in their careers, enabling them to grow into leaders who can make proactive decisions in a rapidly changing era. It seeks to broaden the base of individuals who learn management at an early stage of their careers and further diversify the student demographic.
*2 Reference: Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology, "List of Professional Graduate Schools in Reiwa 7 (2025)"
*3 Reference Press Release:
*1 A coined word combining technology and innovation.
## Message from President Yoshito Hori
In his ceremonial address, President Yoshito Hori stated, "The number of new students, which was only 78 in 2006, now exceeds 1,000, and we have sent over 10,000 graduates—'visionary leaders who create and innovate'—out into society. In 2025, we launched two programs, the Technovate MBA and the Executive MBA, and this year marks our 20th anniversary. Globis has become Japan's No. 1 business school in terms of both scale and reputation. I believe that if each individual establishes a will to 'believe in their potential,' hones their abilities, and utilizes their human network, many things can be achieved."
## Growth in Student Enrollment, Expanding Diversity, and Support for Challenges through Scholarship Programs
At its opening in 2006, the number of full-time graduate students was 78. By 2026, the enrollment for the part-time & online MBA program (Japanese) has reached 1,089, with over 10,000 total graduates, establishing Globis as Japan's largest business school*2. In recent years, there has been an increase in enrolled students from diverse backgrounds, including professionals with specialized qualifications such as doctors and lawyers, creative professionals such as engineers and designers, and non-profit professionals from NPOs and public corporations. To support an environment where individuals with diverse backgrounds can learn, various scholarship programs have also been expanded. Through the utilization of the "Professional Athlete Next Career Support MBA Scholarship," instances of athletes (such as soccer players) pursuing an MBA as part of their second career development after retirement from competition are also increasing.
Furthermore, a new scholarship program for individuals in their 20s, the "MBA Scholarship for 20s," has been established for students enrolling from April 2027 onwards*3. This scholarship aims to encourage young generations to acquire systematic business knowledge and practical skills early in their careers, enabling them to grow into leaders who can make proactive decisions in a rapidly changing era. It seeks to broaden the base of individuals who learn management at an early stage of their careers and further diversify the student demographic.
*2 Reference: Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology, "List of Professional Graduate Schools in Reiwa 7 (2025)"
*3 Reference Press Release: