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[Blogs] Learning Through Springs: A Follow-Up Visit to Tokai Spring's Factoryのサムネイル

Posted by Marketing Team on Jun 3, 2025 12:00:00 AM

[Blogs] Learning Through Springs: A Follow-Up Visit to Tokai Spring's Factory

Yu Matsuura and Dana Zhang, MBA students from the Class of 2024, reflect on their visit to Tokai Spring, a specialized spring manufacturer in Hyogo Prefecture. As part of their Japan Business and Economy course at Hitotsubashi ICS, they explored how strategy, craftsmanship, and culture intersect in Japanese SMEs. Through a factory tour, hands-on experience, and conversation with the company president, they gained fresh insights into the value of focus, trust, and “not competing” as a strategic choice.
[Blogs] The Art of Knowledge Creation: Evolution in Business & Watchmakingのサムネイル

Posted by Marketing Team on Feb 14, 2025 12:00:00 AM

[Blogs] The Art of Knowledge Creation: Evolution in Business & Watchmaking

Nico Moreno, an alumnus from the MBA Class of 2021, reflects on his transformative journey from founding a watch brand in the Philippines to pursuing an MBA at Hitotsubashi ICS. In his reflection, he shares how his search for deeper knowledge and perspective in watchmaking led him to Japan, where he encountered the SECI model of knowledge creation and the concept of 'Shokunin,' the spirit of the artisan. He discusses the challenges, insights, and motivations that shaped his decision to join the ICS program and how this experience helped guide the next chapter of his ongoing story.
【Blogs】Feeding the Future: A Self-Sustaining Business Model in Ghana for Social Welfareのサムネイル

Posted by Marketing Team on May 21, 2024 12:00:00 AM

【Blogs】Feeding the Future: A Self-Sustaining Business Model in Ghana for Social Welfare

K.C. Wang and Qianyi Ye, two MBA Program students from the Class of 2022, share their immersive internship experience in this exclusive edition of Byline ICS. Hosted by Hitotsubashi ICS and the Ajinomoto Foundation, this internship program provided a platform for them to showcase how they effectively applied their MBA knowledge and professional expertise.
[Blogs] Bai Xian Summer Program 2023: Forging Life-long Connectionsのサムネイル

Posted by Marketing Team on Nov 30, 2023 12:00:00 AM

[Blogs] Bai Xian Summer Program 2023: Forging Life-long Connections

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.

Student Voice

[Blogs] Learning Through Springs: A Follow-Up Visit to Tokai Spring's Factoryのサムネイル

Posted by Marketing Team on Jun 3, 2025 12:00:00 AM

[Blogs] Learning Through Springs: A Follow-Up Visit to Tokai Spring's Factory

Yu Matsuura and Dana Zhang, MBA students from the Class of 2024, reflect on their visit to Tokai Spring, a specialized spring manufacturer in Hyogo Prefecture. As part of their Japan Business and Economy course at Hitotsubashi ICS, they explored how strategy, craftsmanship, and culture intersect in Japanese SMEs. Through a factory tour, hands-on experience, and conversation with the company president, they gained fresh insights into the value of focus, trust, and “not competing” as a strategic choice.

Alumni Voice

[Blogs] The Art of Knowledge Creation: Evolution in Business & Watchmakingのサムネイル

Posted by Marketing Team on Feb 14, 2025 12:00:00 AM

[Blogs] The Art of Knowledge Creation: Evolution in Business & Watchmaking

Nico Moreno, an alumnus from the MBA Class of 2021, reflects on his transformative journey from founding a watch brand in the Philippines to pursuing an MBA at Hitotsubashi ICS. In his reflection, he shares how his search for deeper knowledge and perspective in watchmaking led him to Japan, where he encountered the SECI model of knowledge creation and the concept of 'Shokunin,' the spirit of the artisan. He discusses the challenges, insights, and motivations that shaped his decision to join the ICS program and how this experience helped guide the next chapter of his ongoing story.

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[Blogs] Why Hitotsubashi ICS? Introducing the University and its MBA Programのサムネイル

Posted by Marketing Team on Sep 6, 2023 12:00:00 AM

[Blogs] Why Hitotsubashi ICS? Introducing the University and its MBA Program

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.