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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.
Turning Diversity into Strength: Yasu’s Career Journey Built on the Core of HRのサムネイル

Posted by Ayako Araki on Apr 1, 2026 2:10:06 PM

Turning Diversity into Strength: Yasu’s Career Journey Built on the Core of HR

Interviewed and written by Ayako Araki (Hitotsubashi ICS MBA Class of 2024). Yasutaka (Yasu) Asada, an ICS EMBA graduate, shares his career journey from Fujitsu to leading global HR at Astroscale, highlighting how diverse experiences across Japan and Silicon Valley shaped his perspective on people and organizations. With a foundation in human resources, he reflects on navigating challenges such as being a “returnee” in Japanese corporations, adapting to fast-paced global environments, and embracing diversity as a strength. His time at ICS played a pivotal role in deepening his strategic understanding of HR, helping him connect the dots of his career and redefine his professional identity. Today, he applies these insights to build globally aligned yet locally adaptive HR strategies, offering valuable lessons for professionals seeking to turn diverse experiences into meaningful leadership.
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.
Bridging Technology and Business: Arimboor Sibin Sunny Exchange experience at SMUのサムネイル

Posted by Marketing Team on Jan 16, 2026 4:04:04 PM

Bridging Technology and Business: Arimboor Sibin Sunny Exchange experience at SMU

Arimboor (Sibin) Sunny, a student from the ICS MBA Program Class 2024, shares his exchange experience at Singapore Management University (SMU). With a background in Electrical and Electronics Engineering, Sibin reflects on how SMU’s MITB program deepened his understanding of the intersection between technology and business. He shares the academic environment, course content, and practical learning approaches, as well as the professional and networking opportunities gained during the exchange. His insights offer valuable guidance for students considering the exchange program as part of their second-year MBA program activities.
MBA in Japan: My First Week at Hitotsubashi ICS and the Start of a Leadership Journeyのサムネイル

Posted by Soma Ushio on Dec 1, 2025 7:45:00 AM

MBA in Japan: My First Week at Hitotsubashi ICS and the Start of a Leadership Journey

Soma Ushio, MBA Class of 2025, began his Hitotsubashi ICS journey with an unforgettable first week of orientation that set the tone for his leadership development. Through team challenges, case-based learning, and reflective workshops, he discovered that leadership at ICS goes beyond strategy—it’s about collaboration, integrity, and self-awareness. With his cross-cultural background between Japan and Indonesia, Soma is eager to apply these lessons to strengthen business partnerships and foster sustainable growth between the two nations.
MBA Exchange Experience at Yale SOM: Insights from Christy Wangのサムネイル

Posted by Jingjing Wang (Christy) on Nov 11, 2025 7:14:59 AM

MBA Exchange Experience at Yale SOM: Insights from Christy Wang

Jingjing Wang (Christy), MBA Class of 2023, during her MBA journey at Hitotsubashi ICS, had the invaluable opportunity to spend a term at the Yale School of Management (SOM) as an exchange student. Building on her previous experience during the Global Network Week at Yale SOM, she was eager to return and further immerse herself in its inspiring academic and multicultural environment. This exchange allowed Christy to explore her passion for social entrepreneurship, connect with exceptional peers from around the world, and gain firsthand insight into life and learning in the United States.

Student Voice

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.

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.

Exchange Life

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.

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.