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Global Network Week in Seoul: Rethinking Context, Culture, and Strategyのサムネイル

Posted by Marketing Team on May 14, 2026 10:34:35 AM

Global Network Week in Seoul: Rethinking Context, Culture, and Strategy

Global Network Week (GNW) at Seoul National University Graduate School of Business (SNU GSB) offered Class 2025 student Chen Hongxu (Hongxu) an opportunity to experience international business learning beyond the traditional MBA classroom. Through lectures, group projects, company visits, and cross-cultural collaboration, the program highlighted how culture, strategy, and local business environments are deeply interconnected. Reflecting Hitotsubashi ICS’s “Best of Two Worlds” philosophy, the experience encouraged Hongxu to connect diverse perspectives, rethink strategic decision-making in a global context, and better understand how successful organizations balance global ambitions with strong cultural identity.
The Race to Net Zero: Realizing the “Best of Two Worlds” during Global Network Week in Sydneyのサムネイル

Posted by Marketing Team on Apr 6, 2026 12:00:00 AM

The Race to Net Zero: Realizing the “Best of Two Worlds” during Global Network Week in Sydney

Atsushi Kobayashi (MBA Class of 2025) reflects on his recent participation in Global Network Week (GNW) in Sydney, Australia. At Hitotsubashi ICS, the mission is to achieve the “Best of Two Worlds” by embracing complexity, connecting different values and perspectives, and creating new possibilities. For him, this mission has also become a vital lens through which he thinks about the kind of contribution he hopes to make as a professional after his MBA.
GNAM Global Network (GNW) Week at Yale SOM: A Truly Global Classroom Experienceのサムネイル

Posted by Marketing Team on Apr 6, 2026 12:00:00 AM

GNAM Global Network (GNW) Week at Yale SOM: A Truly Global Classroom Experience

Global Network Week (GNW) at Yale School of Management (Yale SoM) offered a unique opportunity to step beyond the traditional MBA classroom and engage in a truly global learning environment. Bringing together students from leading business schools around the world, the program combined academic rigor with cross-cultural exchange, practical insights, and real-world exposure. Through a week of immersive lectures, discussions, and collaboration, the experience highlighted the importance of diverse perspectives, innovative thinking, and global connectivity in shaping modern leadership.

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Alumni Voice

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

Posted by Marketing Team on Feb 13, 2025 12:00:00 AM

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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Staff & Faculty Blog

GNW 2026: Connecting Insights on Human Capital in an Aging Societyのサムネイル

Posted by NOH, Sungchul on Apr 1, 2026 1:55:09 PM

GNW 2026: Connecting Insights on Human Capital in an Aging Society

From March 9 to 13, Global Network Week (GNW) 2026 brought together students, faculty, and global perspectives for an intensive and engaging academic experience. This year’s theme, “Managing Human Resources in a Super-Low Fertility, Super-Aging Society,” addressed one of Japan’s most pressing socio-economic challenges while encouraging broader global reflection. The program was co-organized by Professors Hiroshi Ono and Sungchul Noh, with invaluable support from Shoko Ui, Ami Honda, and Junko Takami of the MBA Office, alongside Roui (MBA Class of 2024), who contributed as a Teaching Assistant (TA). Their collective efforts ensured a seamless and enriching week for all participants.