It’s been 6 months since I entered Globis University’s international MBA program and one of the things that has really become interesting to me personally since then are the case studies classes.
How we take academic work and then apply it to real world examples of international businesses. We look at challenges, opportunities and how the people inside those companies have made a difference. Classes like this almost demand that the student be proactive and take the initiative, after all, one day they might be doing something similar in a real-world company and their decision could effect profits, employees and relationships. After many types of class at Globis University, I have found these ones to be amongst the best.
Business classes (and case studies) teach something else too. I am an accountant, so have basic knowledge about financial matters, cash flow, record keeping etc. Something I never experienced before however are areas such as HR or Marketing.
Off course this is something that anyone can learn by themselves. Any number of book stores, even in Japan, have a huge selection of English language books on just such a subject and all you have to do it drop in and choose the one that interests you. However, the Globis University course gives you something that you can’t get from reading one of these books. It gives you a great environment for applying and taking your learning out side which makes you more confident in the area as a result.
In class teams, when we talk through a TTO study session, we learn some of the frameworks of Marketing and Strategy. By the end I and I’m pretty sure most of the students in the class have a great understanding of it. We plan to share the experience we have had on the internet, as you never know, what new opportunities and information it might lead to.
M.Ohashi
