【10th Anniversary, Aiming for "MBA for All Citizens"】Hiroshima Prefectural University Graduate School of Management (HBMS) Opening Ceremony for AY 2026

HBMS (Hiroshima Prefectural University Graduate School of Management) is the only business school in the Chugoku region for working professionals, where an MBA (Master of Business Administration) degree can be obtained in two years.

Since its establishment in April 2016, 258 people from a wide range of industries, occupations, and positions, mainly in Hiroshima Prefecture, have completed the program and obtained an MBA degree.

The 2026 academic year marks the 10th anniversary of its establishment, and 33 new students will be admitted.

Among them is a working student with a hearing impairment. HBMS advocates "MBA for all citizens" and will respond to the challenge of this working student.

The HBMS opening ceremony will be held as follows from 6:30 PM on Friday, April 3rd. At this event, Mr. Hidenori Yuzaki, former Governor of Hiroshima Prefecture, who will be welcomed as a visiting professor from April, will be awarded the title of visiting professor.

We kindly request media organizations to cover the HBMS opening ceremony, which marks its 10th anniversary.

1. Date, Time, and Location

Date: Friday, April 3, 2026, 18:30-19:30 (Reception starts at 18:00)

Location: Hiroshima Prefectural University Hiroshima Campus (1-1-71 Ujina-higashi, Minami-ku, Hiroshima City) Lecture Room 2143

Program (tentative):

・Opening remarks Katsuei Edo, Head of Department

・President's address Tsutomu Morinaga, President

・Message to new students Seiichiro Yonekura, Dean of Graduate School

・Faculty introduction Katsuei Edo, Head of Department

・Award of Visiting Professor Title Tsutomu Morinaga, President

・Address Hidenori Yuzaki, Visiting Professor

・Statement of determination from new students (Representative of new students)

・Welcome remarks from current students (Representative of current students)

・Closing remarks Katsuei Edo, Head of Department

2. Attendees (tentative)

・33 new students

・Hiroshima Prefectural University faculty and staff

・HBMS related parties (HBMS graduates, families of new students, etc.)

*A sign language interpreter will be present.

3. Regarding Coverage

If you wish to cover the event, please contact the person in charge below by 12:00 PM on Thursday, April 2nd. At that time, please inform us of the number of people covering and your request to bring cameras or other equipment.

Also, when covering, please be considerate of students' privacy and follow the instructions of the person in charge on the day.

[Contact] HBMS Management Division Hirano (Phone: 082-251-9726)