Fees and Financing

GLOBIS MBA TOP Programs Part-time MBA Fees and Financing

Enrollment Fee (1st Year)	1st installment (1st Year)	2nd installment (1st Year)	3rd installment (2nd Year)	4th installment (2nd Year)	Total fees over 2 years
80,000 JPY (August 2023)	749,500 JPY (August 2023)	749,500 JPY (March 2024)	749,500 JPY (September 2024)	749,500 JPY (March 2025)	3,078,000 JPY

Enrollment

Fee

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1st

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(1st Year)

2nd

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(1st Year)

3rd

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(2nd Year)

4th

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Total fees

over 2 years

80,000

JPY

(August 2023)

749,500 JPY

(August 2023)

749,500 JPY

(March 2024)

749,500 JPY

(September 2024)

749,500 JPY

(March 2025)

3,078,000 JPY

Tuition for the Part-time MBA program is 2,998,000 JPY .

There is an initial enrollment fee of 80,000 JPY, which is to be paid in the end of August.

The total cost for the Part-time MBA program is 3,078,000 JPY, which is to be paid in installments.

Payment to be made by bank transfer.

Please note:

Any tuition paid for credits earned in the Pre-MBA (individual MBA courses) will be deducted from the Part-time MBA program's total.
The tuition is paid every six months in four installments. You may pay in full upon request. The payment due date of the first installment is end of August 2023.
The tuition for credits earned prior to admission and recognized as credits earned at GLOBIS University (including credits earned as a Pre-MBA student) will be deducted equally from the second installment and fourth installment (not from the first installment).
You can extend the program beyond 2 years by paying the extension fee of 267,000 JPY .

Scholarships and Loans

GLOBIS Scholarships

GLOBIS Scholarships can cover up to 50% of tuition and are available to students who demonstrate the potential to contribute to the GLOBIS community through strong academic performance and exceptional leadership qualities. To further demonstrate academic capabilities we recommend scholarship applicants to submit a GMAT or GRE score during the application process.

The application for the GLOBIS Scholarship is submitted together with the MBA application. See the Admission Guide for full details.

The scholarship amount does not cover the following fees and expenses: enrollment fee, additional tuition for long-term enrollment, non-GLOBIS textbooks, extra-curricular expenses (ex. off-site elective courses), and living expenses.

Click here for GLOBIS Scholarship Details

(1) Eligibility

Enroll in the Part-time & Online MBA Program in 2023
Continuous efforts to accomplish what is stated in the scholarship essay and contribute to the program
Complete the requirements for graduation
Agree to act in an ambassadorial role, participate in photoshoots, provide student profiles, interviews or testimonials if requested, and to attend scholarship or recruitment events as required for GLOBIS University
Outstanding performance during admission including but not limited to extensive international business experience, technology and innovation background, strong academic background, and potential contribution to the GLOBIS student body
Proactively support the growth of the GLOBIS community
Sufficient need of financial assistance

(2) How to Apply
Please submit the scholarship essay along with your GLOBIS application information on the Online Admission System.

<Essay Questions>

“How can you contribute to the betterment of GLOBIS University? Please state your plans.” (250 to 550 words)
“Why is a scholarship important in order for you to achieve your goals outlined in your MBA application?” (Up to 200 words)

(3) Screening Process
GLOBIS will conduct the screening based on the scholarship essay and the information submitted for application. The final decision regarding the GLOBIS scholarship will be sent on the day of the final admission result announcement. Details of the scholarship selection process are strictly confidential.

Pro Athlete Career Support MBA Scholarship

GLOBIS provides a special scholarship for professional athletes to aid them in developing a new career after retirement. For further information and requirements, please see here.

Ibaraki Robots Career Support MBA Scholarship

This scholarship is available for professional athletes belonging to the ‘Ibaraki Robots’ managed by Ibaraki Robots Sports Entertainment Co., Ltd. to aid them in developing a new career after retirement. For further information and requirements, please see here.

GLOBIS Scholarships for Refugee Students

GLOBIS Scholarships for Refugee Students is available for those who are currently holding a Designated Activities Visa (Refugee Applicants) issued by the Immigration Services Agency of Japan and have received a recommendation from WELgee.

The application for the GLOBIS Scholarship for Refugee Students is submitted together with the MBA application. See the Admission Guide for full details.

The scholarship amount does not cover the following fees and expenses: additional tuition for long-term enrollment, non-GLOBIS textbooks, extra-curricular expenses (ex. off-site elective courses), and living expenses.

Click here for GLOBIS Scholarship for Refugee Students Details

(1) Eligibility

Enroll in the Part-time & Online MBA Program in 2023
Holder of a Designated Activities Visa (Refugee Applicants) issued by the Immigration Services Agency of Japan and have received a recommendation from WELgee
Continuous efforts to accomplish what is stated in the scholarship essay and contribute to the program
Complete the requirements for graduation
Agree to act in an ambassadorial role, participate in photoshoots, provide student profiles, interviews or testimonials if requested, and to attend scholarship or recruitment events as required for GLOBIS University
Outstanding performance during the admission screening. Including, but not limited to extensive international business experience, technology and innovation background, strong academic background, and potential contribution to the GLOBIS student body
Proactively support the growth of the GLOBIS community
Sufficient need of financial assistance

(2) How to Apply
Please submit the scholarship essay along with your GLOBIS application information on the Online Admission System.

<Essay Questions>

“How can you contribute to the betterment of GLOBIS University? Please state your plans.” (250 to 550 words)
“Why is a scholarship important in order for you to achieve your goals outlined in your MBA application?” (Up to 200 words)

Education Loans from Other Organizations

Financial institutions introduced by GLOBIS University offer educational loans (with favorable interest rates). Please note that you are required to speak and read Japanese in order to understand the contract. If you need further information, please contact the Admissions Office.

Education and Training Benefits System

The MBA Programs under GLOBIS University have been designated as an education and training facility by the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare.

Specialized Practice Education and Training Benefits

This benefit is for students who are eligible for employment insurance in Japan for a given number of years prior to the start of the program and are expected to complete the Part-time & Online MBA program in two years. If certain conditions are satisfied, the maximum benefits of 1.12 million JPY can be granted to the MBA students over two years. To see a sample application form, please click here.

Click here for Governmental Benefits Details

What are Specialized Practice Education and Training Benefits?

The purpose of the benefits is to support the mid-and long-term career development of workers and to promote employment stability and re-employment. When a general insured worker (employee or former employee) under employment insurance has satisfied certain conditions and completed the Specialized Practice Education and Training that is designated by the Minister of Health, Labour and Welfare, a part of the education and training expenses will be reimbursed to the worker by HelloWork (with an upper limit). (From the Home Page of HelloWork)

For details, please contact the HelloWork office that has jurisdiction over your home address.

Amount of Benefits

The maximum amount to be paid is 1.12 million JPY. Please see the following chart for the estimation (excludes enrollment fee):

Year	Regular Tuition	With Benefits
1	1,499,000 JPY	1,099,000 JPY
2	1,499,000 JPY	1,099,000 JPY
After Graduation	--	Student can receive up to 320,000 JPY (if paying employment insurance)*
Total Tuition	2,998,000 JPY	1,878,000 JPY

*Further conditions apply. Please inquire at your local HelloWork.

NOTE:

The above example shows the case for full payment of the standard tuition.
The benefits are to be paid every six months upon your filing at HelloWork each time. The amount of benefits may vary depending on the amount of tuition you paid. Deductions due to scholarships will reduce the amount of benefits available.
You are required to complete the program within two years in order to receive the benefits.
Upon earning 36 credits, you are not required to take any additional courses. You are required to complete the program in order to receive the additional (fourth) payment.

Eligible Persons

To be eligible, you need to meet the following criteria:

Completion of the program within two years
Eligibility for employment insurance in Japan for a given number of years prior to the start of the program
Meeting the requirements set by GLOBIS University every six months after the start of the program

If you are receiving Specialized Practice Education and Training Benefits for the first time:

You will need to have been eligible for employment insurance for at least two years cumulatively or have lost the eligibility no more than a year prior to the start of the program.

If you have received Specialized Practice Education and Training Benefits in the past:

You will need to have been eligible for the employment insurance at least three years cumulatively between the start of the previous course that was subject to the previous benefits and the start of the program. The total amount of the benefits available is 1.68 million JPY over 10 years.

NOTE: The University is unable to determine your eligibility for the benefits. Please contact HelloWork to confirm your eligibility.

Requirements set by GLOBIS University

You are required to meet both of the following to be considered for the benefits:

Take and fulfill attendance requirement of at least three courses every six months (the Research Project is counted as two courses)
Meet the following minimum target for the cumulative credits (including credits earned in your Pre-MBA period):
After 6 months: 6 credits
After 12 months: 12 credits
After 18 months: 24 credits
After 24 months: 36 credits

Once 36 credits have been earned, you are not required to take any further courses.

Procedures for Application

Before the Start of the Program

Consultation required prior to application

At least one month before the start of the Part-time & Online MBA program (usually at the end of August), you must attend a pre-training career consultation.

To schedule a consultation please contact the HelloWork branch which has jurisdiction over your home address. We strongly advise you to contact HelloWork as soon as possible if you are not fluent in Japanese, and will require your consultation in English. HelloWork will make arrangements to provide an English-speaking staff member. Please note that this may take some time, so start this process as early as possible.

Upon, finishing your consultation, you may then proceed to:

Create a “job card”
Confirm your eligibility
Proceed to the pre-enrollment application

Pre-enrollment Application

Your pre-enrollment application is required at the start of the entire procedure.

There are a set of forms that you can obtain through HelloWork, one of which needs to be certified by your employer. Please confirm the details in time for the application deadline.

[Preparation] Obtain forms required for your pre-enrollment application at HelloWork

Please obtain a "Job Card" which needs to be submitted as part of your pre-enrollment application. Please allow some time for this process to be completed.

[HelloWork] Locations of HelloWork Throughout Japan (Japanese)

[Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare] Download "Job Card" Form (Japanese)

[Application] Submission of your pre-enrollment application forms at HelloWork

Filing Deadline: Thursday, August 31, 2023
(For students who are scheduled to enroll in October 2023)

NOTE: The support desk for Education and Training Benefits is open only on weekdays (Monday through Friday). For details on office hours and the like, please contact the HelloWork office that has jurisdiction over your home address.

List of documents required for the application

1) Confirmation of your Eligibility to Receive the Benefits The form is available at HelloWork. In sections 7 and 8 of the form, please fill in exactly as below in Japanese:
7. Designated number (指定番号): 1310018-1420011-9 Name of education and training facility (教育訓練施設の名称): グロービス経営大学院大学 Name of education and training course (教育訓練講座名):経営研究科経営専攻 8. Scheduled course start date (受講開始予定年月日): 2023年（令和5年）10月1日 Scheduled course completion date (受講修了予定年月日): 2025年（令和7年）9月30日

1) Confirmation of your Eligibility to Receive the Benefits
The form is available at HelloWork. In sections 7 and 8 of the form, please fill in exactly as below in Japanese:

7. Designated number (指定番号): 1310018-1420011-9
Name of education and training facility (教育訓練施設の名称): グロービス経営大学院大学

Name of education and training course (教育訓練講座名):経営研究科経営専攻

8. Scheduled course start date (受講開始予定年月日): 2023年（令和5年）10月1日
Scheduled course completion date (受講修了予定年月日): 2025年（令和7年）9月30日

2) "Job Card"
Please follow the procedures under [Preparation] and prepare the form.

If you do not have any of these items, please bring two different types of documents among the following (copies are not acceptable): (i) Passport (ii) Certificate of Residence (or copy of resident register or certification of official registration of a seal) (iii) National Health Insurance card. A Residence Card may be acceptable. Please confirm with your local HelloWork office.
3) Japanese driver’s license or Resident Record Card as a document for confirming your identity and home address

4) Confirmation of Individual Number (commonly known as “My Number”)
Please bring one of the following documents (copies are not acceptable). - Individual Number Card - Notification of Individual Number - Certificate of Residence that contains your Individual Number

5) Employment Insurance Certificate
If you don't have this at hand, please confirm with your employer. Employment insurance qualification is acceptable. A copy is also acceptable.

6) Notification for Extension of Education and Training Benefits (if applicable)
It is required when you have filed for an extension.

7) Two identification photos
Recently taken, full face in view, 3.0 cm (vertical) × 2.5 cm (horizontal).

8) Bank Book or Cash Card of a financial institution
This is for your bank account to which the benefits will be remitted.

9) Proof of Unavailability
This is required when you file the application by mail (limited to cases that are acknowledged due to unavoidable circumstances). For details, please visit the Home Page of HelloWork.

Filing During Your Enrollment (every six months)

Upon your enrollment to the program, you need to file an application for the benefits with HelloWork within one month from the end of each six-month period (payment unit period). By filing the application, 50% of your net tuition payment for the period will be paid to you as benefits (up to 400,000 JPY per year).

[Key documents to be submitted]

Certificate of eligibility to receive Education and Training Benefits: Issued by HelloWork during your pre-enrollment application procedures
Application for receiving training and education benefits: Available at GLOBIS University (to be filed by the applicant)
Certificate of attendance or certificate of completion of Specialized Practice Education and Training: Issued by GLOBIS University for persons who have met the requirements
Receipt for the paid tuition: Issued by GLOBIS University

Filing After Your Completion of the Program (within one month)

You may file an application with HelloWork in order to receive the additional (fourth) payment. Please submit the same documents as those described above for the procedures to be taken while you are enrolled in the program. The filing is due within one month from the next day of your completion of the program.

You will become eligible for the additional (fourth) payment if you obtain the degree that was subject to the benefits and are to be employed as an insured worker within one year from the next day of your completion of the program. If you are employed as an insured worker at the time of your completion of the program, you need to file an application within one month from the next day of your completion of the program.

NOTE:

The documents to be submitted may differ depending on individual circumstances. If you wish to submit your documents through an agent, the agent will need your power of attorney. For details, please visit the Home Page of HelloWork and the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare.
Please note that GLOBIS University will not be responsible for the loss of your eligibility to receive the benefits due to your incomplete application or insufficient paperwork.

General Education and Training Benefits

This benefit is for students who are eligible for employment insurance in Japan for a certain number of years prior to the start of the program and are expected to complete the Part-time & Online MBA program in three years using the enrollment extension system. If certain conditions are satisfied, the maximum benefits of 100,000 JPY can be granted to the MBA students upon program completion. To see a sample application form, please click here.

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