Leading for Sustainabilty: Exploring the Effects of EU's CSRD Policy

Posted by Parineeta Bartakke on Dec 4, 2023 9:15:00 AM

Pari joined the Hitotsubashi ICS MBA Class of 2022 as a Young Leaders Program (YLP) scholar, bringing with her an unwavering entrepreneurial spirit and a wealth of diverse industry experiences. Her passion for sustainability and her drive to make a positive impact on the world set her apart as an exceptional addition to the program.

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Topics: Life at Hitotsubashi ICS, Why Hitotsubashi ICS, MBA Program, Alumni Voice, MBA in Japan

Bai Xian Summer Program 2023: Forging Life-long Connections

Posted by Yuan Angela Shao on Nov 30, 2023 10:27:57 AM

Angela joined the ICS 2-year MBA program in 2022, bringing with her diverse industry experiences ranging from AI, high tech, life science, and semiconductor sectors. Drawing from her professional tenure mostly in Silicon Valley, she offers valuable insights into human capital practices and organization effectiveness. After earning her master’s degree in human resources management from Michigan State University, she joined Fortune 100 companies, honing hands-on skills and gaining invaluable field experiences.

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Topics: Life at Hitotsubashi ICS, Why Hitotsubashi ICS, Student Voice, MBA Program, MBA in Japan

At the Forefront of Industry Transformation

Posted by Kuo Jian Wong on Sep 14, 2023 10:00:00 AM

As a Teaching Assistant for the course, Kuo Jian Wong offers unique insights. A recent graduate of Hitotsubashi ICS's MBA Class of 2021, he completed his 2-year MBA program in August 2023. Jian provides a glimpse into this newly endowed course, which was jointly run by Hitotsubashi ICS and INPEX Corporation

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Topics: Life at Hitotsubashi ICS, Why Hitotsubashi ICS, Student Voice, MBA Program, MBA in Japan

Post-ICS Culture: An ICS Alumni Perspective

Posted by Hitotsubashi ICS on Sep 11, 2023 6:21:59 PM

During the thrilling conclusion of Fireside Chat 1, we had the incredible opportunity to unite aspiring MBA applicants with ICS alumni from different class years. Participants engaged in lively dialogues, discussing various aspects of the ICS culture, the student experience, and the MBA journey. Alumni panelists also shared valuable insights into how their post-ICS MBA experiences have contributed to their current successes in life.

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Topics: Life at Hitotsubashi ICS, Why Hitotsubashi ICS, MBA Program, MBA in Japan, MBA Application

Best of BEST | Doing Business in Asia

Posted by Louise Lane Calicdan on Sep 6, 2023 11:34:51 AM

Recently graduated, Louise Lane Calicdan, a Young Leaders Program (YLP) scholar from the MBA Class of 2022, shares her remarkable experience undertaking Doing Business in Asia (DBiA). The program was annually run by Hitotsubashi ICS, Guanghua School of Management at Peking University, and the Graduate School of Business at Seoul National University. Hailing from an arts and cultural background, she approaches DBiA from an interesting perspective. 

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Topics: Life at Hitotsubashi ICS, Why Hitotsubashi ICS, Student Voice, MBA Program, MBA in Japan

Why Hitotsubashi ICS? Introducing the University and its MBA Program

Posted by Hitotsubashi ICS on Sep 6, 2023 11:19:45 AM

During our recent online Open campus event, we had the pleasure of introducing participants to the vibrant culture of Hitotsubashi ICS, as well as providing insights into our MBA program and the unique offerings of our institution. One of the highlights was the opportunity for participants to delve into the world of Japanese Business and Economy (JBE), a signature course that forms an integral part of our MBA curriculum.

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Topics: Life at Hitotsubashi ICS, Why Hitotsubashi ICS, MBA Program, MBA in Japan, MBA Application

OIST-Hitotsubashi Internship Program 2023 | A Nexus of Science, Business and Culture

Posted by Qianyi Ye on Aug 28, 2023 10:39:08 AM

Qianyi Ye, a 2-year MBA Program student from the Class of 2022, shares her recent internship experience in this edition of Byline ICS. The internship program was jointly run by Hitotsubashi ICS and the Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology (OIST). In the article, she discusses how she leveraged both her current MBA learnings and her professional experience.

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Topics: Life at Hitotsubashi ICS, Why Hitotsubashi ICS, Student Voice, MBA Program, MBA in Japan, Internship

Faculty Interview: Tish Robinson

Posted by Byline ICS on Apr 17, 2022 3:15:00 PM

In this edition of Byline ICS, we sat down with Associate Professor Patricia Robinson (Tish). Robinson’s interest focus on how managers can apply conflict transformation and coaching skills to lead diverse teams. Robinson’s interest in conflict resolution stems from two decades’ worth of corporate training and consulting in companies such as Berlitz, Denso, Dentsu, Goldman Sachs, JTB (Japan Travel Bureau), Mitsui Trading, Mizuho Financial Group, Nikkei Shimbun, SMBC Mitsui Sumitomo Bank, Yamaha Music, and Yamaha Motors, among others.

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Topics: Faculty Impact, MBA Program

MBA in Japan as a Mother - and my journey of going on Exchange during the Pandemic

Posted by Byline ICS on Apr 9, 2022 11:06:00 AM

In this edition of Byline ICS, Coco, a 2-year student in Hitotsubashi ICS's MBA Program, talks about her experience of being an "ICSer" (ICS student), busy MBA student and mother - all while living in a different continent for over a year - as well as her time in US on exchange at one of the country's most prestigious business schools, the University of Virginia Darden School of Business with her family.

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Topics: Life at Hitotsubashi ICS, Global Network, Student Voice, MBA Program, Family

Homestay Experience in Japan | Student Voice

Posted by Punyavadee Yiengsubhanond on Jan 22, 2022 9:54:00 AM

In this Byline ICS piece, Pun MBA Class of 2020, whom we previously interviewed regarding her Japanese Language studies, shares her experience of doing a short-term homestay with a family in Tokyo. Read in this blog post why she decided to live with a host family and the rewards this experience has brought.  

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Topics: Japanese Culture, Life at Hitotsubashi ICS, Student Voice, MBA Program, MBA in Japan

My MBA in Japan Journey | Alumni Voice

Posted by Sai Subramani on Nov 20, 2021 5:09:00 PM

Introduction

My first real impressions of Japan were formed when I was in middle school and encountered a TV rerun of an old Hindi-language film titled “Love in Tokyo.” A movie about falling in love while roaming the streets of Tokyo naturally implanted in my young and impressionable mind vivid images of a country steeped in history and tradition where one can find the ultimate love and, in the process, find oneself.

Fast forward 20 years (and 55 years since the making of that 1966 movie) and here I am, a Hitotsubashi ICS MBA degree-holder two months into my career in Japan. I spent the last two years in pursuit of that goal of self-discovery and, in fact, the ICS environment has brought out qualities in me that I never knew I had.

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Topics: Why Hitotsubashi ICS, Student Voice, MBA Program, MBA in Japan

MBA Class of 2021 Student Board Intro

Posted by Byline ICS on Nov 12, 2021 7:00:00 PM

Student Board is a student-driven organization that represents and serves the cohort throughout the academic year. They raise funds, organize multiple events and become a bridge between the class and the school administration. As usual, this year's Student Board Election took place at the beginning of the academic year. As a result, ten board members were selected and started working together. 

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Topics: Life at Hitotsubashi ICS, MBA Program

The Added Value of an MBA Degree

Posted by Byline ICS on Nov 8, 2021 10:45:00 AM

Getting an MBA requires a significant investment of both your time and money. So, it is natural to analyze the added value of an MBA degree in general and specifically for you. The answer to that question will depend on your personal and professional background and, most importantly, on the motivation behind your application and your future career aspirations. 

 

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Topics: MBA Program

Why do a Global MBA in Japan?

Posted by Byline ICS on Oct 28, 2021 1:00:00 PM

Many prospective MBA students contemplate doing an MBA abroad to widen their horizons, with the US and Europe being the most popular destinations. However, if prospective students are from a non-English speaking country, doing their MBA in English adds to the degree's value if they aspire to boost their career in an international setting. 

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Topics: Why Hitotsubashi ICS, MBA Program

MBA Degree Requirements in Japan

Posted by Byline ICS on Oct 19, 2021 5:52:05 PM

Are you looking into furthering your education in Japan and advance your career afterward? Then obtaining an MBA in Japan could be an exciting option for you, not in the least because of the extraordinary ROI. In addition to developing your leadership skills, you will gain Japan-specific insights, regional expertise in Asia, and cross-cultural communication abilities to manage virtual teams. Furthermore, the lifelong network you will build at Business School might help enhance your post MBA career and throughout your professional life. 

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Topics: MBA Program

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