Building bridges in Tokyo: Part-time MBA International Field Seminar 2024
At ESMT Berlin, we believe in providing our students with opportunities that transcend traditional classroom learning. Our Part-time MBA program is designed to fit around your busy schedule while offering practical and international experiences that propel your career forward.
An integral part of the program is the International Field Seminar (IFS), offering a unique opportunity to gain firsthand insights into global business environments. This year, we took our Part-time MBA students to Tokyo, Japan, a city renowned for its innovation, technology, and rich cultural heritage.
Highlights of the Tokyo International Field Seminar
The Tokyo seminar included visits to leading Japanese corporations, interactive workshops, and networking events with business executives and ESMT alumni based in Japan. Our Part-time MBA students explored various industries, gaining a comprehensive understanding of Japan’s business landscape—from robotics to fashion and from insurance to medical technology.
- Academic insights: The seminar kicked off at Japan’s leading business school, Hitotsubashi ICS (Hitotsubashi University Business School), offering insights into national business strategies.
- Company visits: Students observed cutting-edge technologies and innovative business practices at renowned companies like Yakult Honsha Co., Ltd., BMW Group, Accenture Song, and HUGO BOSS.
- Networking opportunities: Interactions with local business leaders and faces behind highly successful foreign businesses in Japan, enabled students to build a truly global professional network.
- Cultural immersion: Beyond business, the seminar offered cultural experiences and fun extracurricular activities such as hiking to the summit of Mount Takao for an incredible view of Mount Fuji.
The Tokyo IFS exemplifies our commitment to providing a holistic business education that combines academic rigor with practical experiences. The seminar equipped students to navigate the complexities of global business, fostering their growth as innovative and responsible leaders.
“It was refreshing to engage directly with leaders about the uniqueness of running (international) businesses in Japan.
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This includes digital transformation, supply chain issues, BCM, sustainability, the importance of boardroom diversity.
Read more about his experience here.
“We enjoyed a lively gathering with ICS MBA students, which helped broaden our network and share diverse thoughts and experiences.
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I’m hopeful we’ll continue to foster and strengthen this relationship as well as with other business schools around the globe.
Read more about his experience here.
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