HBMS (Graduate School of Management, Prefectural University of Hiroshima) is the only business school in the Chugoku region for working professionals, offering an MBA degree in two years.

Since its establishment in April 2016, 258 people from a wide range of industries, occupations, and positions, primarily in Hiroshima Prefecture, have graduated and obtained their MBA degrees.

The 2026 academic year marks the 10th anniversary of its founding, with 33 new students enrolled.

This time, an online information session will be held for those considering applying for and enrolling in HBMS for the 2027 academic year.

This is the first information session of the academic year, designed to deepen understanding of HBMS through an overview and a Q&A session with current students and alumni.

We look forward to your applications.

1. Date, Time, and Method

Date & Time: Wednesday, July 15, 2026 (Reiwa 8), from 19:00

Method: Online (Zoom) *Advance registration required

2. Target Audience

・Students

・Working professionals (those considering applying for and enrolling in HBMS)

・Those interested in enhancing business skills or obtaining an MBA

・Those interested in reskilling

3. Schedule and Content (Tentative)

19:00-19:30

<HBMS Overview>

Katsuei Edo (Professor and Head of the Graduate School of Management, Prefectural University of Hiroshima)

19:30-19:40

<Explanation of Reskilling Human Resource Development Subsidy>

Reskilling Promotion Group, Human Capital Management Promotion Division, Hiroshima Prefectural Bureau of Commerce, Industry and Labor

19:40-20:10

<Current Student and Alumni Q&A Session>

Current students and alumni will answer various questions about student life and other topics.

20:10-

<Individual Consultation Session>

Individual consultation sessions will be held for those who wish to participate.

4. Participation Fee

Free

5. Application Method and Deadline

Please apply from the HBMS website at the URL below.

https://mba.pu-hiroshima.ac.jp/ja/events/archives/14227

Application Deadline: Tuesday, July 14, 2026 (Reiwa 8), 13:00

*The Zoom connection URL will be provided by email on the afternoon of the deadline, Tuesday, July 14.

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