Globis University Celebrates 20th Anniversary: Enrollment Capacity Increased 20-fold in 20 Years, an "Ultra-Evolved" MBA! Special Anniversary Page Launched – Aiming for World's No. 1 MBA in the Technovate Era

Globis University (Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo; President: Yoshito Hori; hereinafter "Globis University") celebrated its 20th anniversary on April 1, 2026. Since its establishment in 2006, Globis University has been committed to providing practical and cutting-edge management education with the mission of "fostering leaders who create and transform." We have continuously evolved to adapt to changing times, aiming to develop management talent for the Technovate*1 era by expanding learning opportunities domestically and internationally, promoting AI and online education, and forming a diverse community of students and alumni. In 20 years since its founding, the enrollment capacity has expanded 20-fold. From 60 students in 2006, the current enrollment capacity is 1,200 students*2 across Japanese and English programs, and over 10,000 graduates have emerged as "leaders of creation and transformation," making it Japan's largest business school*3. This evolution is the culmination of the growth and success of each and every student who has put their learning into practice and taken on challenges in the field. We extend our heartfelt gratitude to all who have walked with us, including our students and alumni, faculty, local communities, companies, and partners. This year also marks the 10th anniversary of the establishment of Technovate subjects, and we will accelerate innovative education centered on AI. Globis University continues its challenge to realize "the World's No. 1 MBA in the Technovate Era." We will continue to evolve with all of you, working to foster leaders who guide societal creation and transformation, and connect the history of challenges we have accumulated to the future. *1 A coined word combining technology and innovation. *2 The enrollment capacity of 1,200 is planned from the 2027 academic year. *3 Reference: Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology "List of Professional Graduate Schools for FY2025." ■ Special 20th Anniversary Page Launched Globis University has launched a special page to commemorate its 20th anniversary. This page introduces the 20-year trajectory of Globis University and features "Thank You Messages for 20 Years," including voices from alumni and faculty who are active as leaders of societal creation and transformation. Additionally, interview articles and videos of 20 "leaders of creation and transformation" (alumni) are scheduled to be released sequentially from around June 2026. Globis will share the history it has built and its challenges for the future. Special Page URL: https://mba.globis.ac.jp/20th-anniversary/ 20-Year Trajectory ■ Greetings from Yoshito Hori, President of Globis University, and Tomoko Kimishima, Dean of the Graduate School of Management (Japanese MBA) We convey messages from Yoshito Hori, President of Globis University, and Tomoko Kimishima, Dean of the Graduate School of Management (Japanese MBA) at Globis University, in gratitude for the 20 years of support from current students, alumni, faculty, and others. Yoshito Hori, President of Globis University Globis University will celebrate its 20th anniversary in April 2026. I extend my heartfelt gratitude to all stakeholders, including current students, alumni, faculty, companies, and local communities, who have supported Globis University throughout these years. Globis University started in 2006 with an enrollment capacity of 60 students, aiming to produce "leaders of creation and transformation." Over these 20 years, the enrollment capacity has expanded 20-fold, sending over 10,000 leaders into society. We have continued to evolve, expanding education across global multi-time zones, transcending the boundaries of Japanese and English, and real and online formats. Moving forward, as Japan's largest business school, we will continue to foster talent capable of leading societal creation and transformation through both "Technovate MBA" and "Executive MBA" programs. Globis University aims to be "the World's No. 1 MBA in the Technovate Era." This year also marks the 10th anniversary of Technovate. By combining technology with aspiration, we will provide innovative education and cultivate leaders for the Technovate era. We will continue to offer the best learning environment for developing capabilities, building human networks, and fostering aspiration, thereby producing "leaders of creation and transformation" and contributing to societal creation and transformation. Together with like-minded colleagues, we will continue to challenge ourselves for the next 10 years and beyond, aiming for "the World's No. 1 MBA in the Technovate Era." Tomoko Kimishima, Dean of the Graduate School of Management (Japanese MBA), Globis University Globis University reaching its 20th anniversary milestone is entirely thanks to the efforts of our current students, alumni, faculty, staff, companies, and local communities who have built this school together with us. On this occasion, I express my sincere gratitude. "Building the school together" is the unchanging core principle of Globis University. Through activities such as engaging in serious discussions in classes, fostering aspirations together, building networks, and exploring what is needed for the future of the school – each individual evolves as a leader, and Globis University also continues to evolve. The success of all who walk with us is what makes Globis University what it is today. We aspire to further evolve as a business school that pioneers the future, continuing to nurture leaders and executives for the Technovate era. We look forward to continuing our journey together with all of you. ■ Globis University's 20th Anniversary Initiatives Through various initiatives commemorating the 20th anniversary, we will express gratitude to the community that has supported us, and communicate the value of learning and new challenges for the next decade. Commemorative Seminars Held Globis University is holding a series of commemorative seminars open to current students, alumni, and the general public to celebrate its 20th anniversary. The first seminar was held on March 26, 2026, featuring a panel discussion on the theme of "Skills and Mindset for 'Ultra-Evolution': The Evolution of Business Leaders in a Turbulent Era." Shinichiro Ide, who promotes corporate transformation at NEC, Kenichi Suzuki, Director of Globis AI Management Education Research Institute (GAiMERi), Satoshi Hirose, Dean of the Graduate School of Management (English Program) at Globis University, and Tomoko Kimishima, Dean of the Graduate School of Management (Japanese Program) at Globis University, took the stage. Discussions revolved around the leadership required in an era of technological evolution and diversifying values, and the significance of studying for an MBA. As part of the commemorative seminars, President Yoshito Hori of Globis University will hold a seminar titled "Globis Aiming for World No. 1: The Intent Behind Establishing Technovate MBA and Executive MBA" on Tuesday, April 21, 2026. In this seminar, Hori will share specific episodes of how he forged his career through an MBA and how he gives back to society. The latter half of the seminar will include real-time Q&A with participants, providing an opportunity to consider what can be gained from an MBA, and the leadership qualities and skill development required in an era where technology is profoundly changing society. Moving forward, we will continue to broadly disseminate practical management knowledge through seminars, focusing on the theme of fostering leaders who drive societal creation and transformation. [20th Anniversary President's Seminar Outline] Globis Aiming for World No. 1: The Intent Behind Establishing Technovate MBA and Executive MBA Date: Tuesday, April 21, 2026, 19:00-20:30 Location: Globis University Tokyo Campus / Online (Zoom) *Benefits for Tokyo Campus attendees Capacity: 100 people Apply here: https://mba.globis.ac.jp/campus/tokyo/seminar/260421-25710.html Launch of Participatory Project "Thank You for Being There for Our Challenges" We are launching a participatory project "Thank You for Being There for Our Challenges" centered around the community of current students and alumni. Globis University's 20-year journey has been built upon the accumulation of decisions made by each current student and alumnus who chose to take on challenges. And alongside those challenges, there were supporting presences such as friends, family, and faculty. This project will convey experiences and relationships born within the community, focusing on messages about challenges and gratitude from current students and alumni. Voices gathered through participant messages will be shared on official social media and websites. This initiative aims to broadly communicate the value based on the real experiences of current students and alumni, celebrate their challenges, and deliver gratitude to those who have supported them. 20th Anniversary Logo Design Competition Held A logo design competition for the anniversary was held for current students and alumni. The logo will be decided by vote from the submitted designs, and the chosen logo will be used as a symbolic mark for the 20th anniversary. The decided logo is planned to be widely used as a communication tool, such as SNS icons, Zoom backgrounds, and stickers, by all stakeholders including current students, alumni, faculty, and administrative staff. Through this project, we aim to enhance community unity as a participatory initiative to celebrate the anniversary together with current students and alumni. ■ History of Globis University (https://mba.globis.ac.jp/about/outline/history.html) 2003 ● Globis Original MBA Program GDBA launched Aiming for a socially recognized MBA not dependent on national accreditation, the Globis Original MBA Program GDBA (Graduate Diploma in Business Administration) was launched. Graduates were awarded a unique Globis diploma. 2006 ● Globis University established (Tokyo Campus, Osaka Campus) Established as Japan's first for-profit business school with a campus-based model. Tokyo and Osaka campuses opened, and 78 first-term students enrolled. 2008 ● Changed establishment entity from for-profit company to educational institution With the transition to an educational institution, research and development investment and regional expansion accelerated. A system was established to provide stable and continuous management education, aiming to become Asia's No. 1 business school. 2009 ● Globis University Nagoya Campus opened ● International MBA Program (IMBA) launched The Globis University International MBA Program (IMBA) was launched, offering all practical curricula developed in the Japanese program entirely in English. 2011 ● Initiatives to support recovery from the Great East Japan Earthquake implemented