BBT Graduate School Graduate Survey: 97.2% Practical Application Rate and 91.6% Overall Satisfaction Recorded

Aoba-BBT Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo; CEO: Iwao Shibata) has announced the results of a survey conducted among the Spring 2026 graduates of Business Break-through Graduate School (BBT Graduate School).

The survey revealed exceptionally high performance indicators: a 97.2% rate for practical utility of learning, 91.6% overall satisfaction, and 94.4% satisfaction with remote education. Including both self-funded and corporate-sponsored students, the results provide significant insights for business owners and HR managers regarding human resource investment.

Key Executive Summary Metrics: - Practical Utility of Learning: 97.2% (Nearly all graduates feel they can give back to their organization/work). - Overall Satisfaction: 91.6% (Contributes to maintaining motivation and reducing attrition in corporate training). - Learning Beyond Expectations: 58.3% (Supports the cost-effectiveness of training investment). - Remote Education Satisfaction: 94.4% (Highly compatible with full-time work; suitable for recurrent education). - Lifelong Networking (4+ peers): 75.0% (Cross-industry connections serve as intangible corporate assets).

Survey Demographics: - Target: Spring 2026 BBT Graduate School graduates. - Age Groups: 30s (14%), 40s (42%), 50s (36%) — with 92% being decision-makers. - Roles: CEOs/Owners (14%), Board Members (19%), Dept. Heads (24%), Deputy Dept. Heads (11%), Managers (13%). - Gender: Male 75.7% / Female 24.3%.

Three ROI Insights for Talent Investment: 1. Strategic Problem Discovery from a CEO Perspective: Graduates evolve from localized employees to leaders who see the whole business. Examples include restructuring sales strategies using market analysis and evaluating project risks using the RTOCS (Real Time Online Case Study) framework.

2. Practical Curriculum for Immediate Impact: Focusing on practical application over pure academia allows for short investment recovery cycles. Examples include applying team-building theories in HR and using capstone projects for new business development.

3. The Power to Finish and Resilient Confidence: Overcoming the challenges of a rigorous online program builds the mental strength and confidence needed to navigate an uncertain business era.