Why I Chose an English MBA in Tokyo | GLOBIS Stories Podcast with Kenji

GLOBIS Stories podcast host Tanner Schroeder is joined by Kenji, a GLOBIS alumnus from the part-time MBA class of 2024. Born and raised in Japan, Kenji shares how his childhood experiences at summer camps in the United States and a later two-year professional transfer to San Jose inspired him to master business communication in English.

Discover how his desire to move beyond being a “bridge person” to becoming a true business partner in a global environment led him to pursue an MBA at GLOBIS University in Tokyo while continuing his career. Kenji discusses the practical advantages of the Pre-MBA program, the impact of learning through real-world business cases, and the unique challenges of navigating different mindsets between Japanese and English. He shares a lighthearted but insightful story about transitioning from a failed office “sandwich club” to a profitable “ice cream shop” by applying his MBA accounting and marketing knowledge. Learn about his kokorozashi, or personal mission, centered on “making people smile with fun learning,” and how he aims to leverage global talent within Japanese corporations.

Hear Kenji’s full story below!

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