I think the MiM is a very good Program for non-business major who realize that they need business knowledge in their careers. I teach the Business Fundamentals I course. This is an intensive introductory course that develops the knowledge of the students about economics and the economy. The economy of a country is the environment that businesses live and thrive in. In the course, the participants get to understand about the economic way of thinking and how economists view the economy from the micro and macroeconomic viewpoint. The course develops the knowledge of the participants to be able to analyze the specific environment and market that firms operate in.                                                        

The MiM program is an intensive one-year Master’s program that needs a serious commitment and enough time to be dedicated for completing the amount of tasks and homework required. This is not meant to scare participants away but to put them in the correct mind set and give them a clear idea of what to expect during this intensive year.

The MiM program offers an excellent opportunity for high potential professionals to build upon their previous educational foundation. The rigor of the program will challenge you in attaining the essential skills required of 21^st century managers. My course (Business Fundamentals II) will not only cover basic organizational structures and processes but will also offer the opportunity for participants to develop and hone their problem-solving and decision-making skills. A willingness to get involved in this very interactive course will ensure you are ready for the challenging and exciting road ahead. 

My background in anthropology and history are additive to the way I think about business, strategy and people management. I hope to work with you closely in bringing a holistic way of thinking about your education in this course in human resource management, but more broadly in your long-term careers as well. I moved into corporate real estate career almost a decade ago, having moved from an academic career. In this time, I have learnt that working with people effectively is key to your success. I hope to bring my diverse experience, having lived and worked in 4 countries as well as having moved from an academic career to a corporate career, to engage young professionals in becoming resilient and thrive over the long term.

There are so many interesting topics and so many thought-provoking discussions and novel viewpoints. I aim to share some of my knowledge and experience with the students but equally I hope to learn from them as well. 

Throughout my career, I've focused on helping business leaders leverage financial insights to drive decision-making and enhance performance. Many graduates enter the workplace with limited practical skills in financial decision-making and often adopt ineffective practices. My goal is to change that by equipping you with the essential financial and managerial accounting skills for professional success. We’ll explore key topics such as financial statement preparation, budgeting, capital investments, and performance management, along with contemporary issues like ESG, disclosures, and sustainability reporting. Whether or not you aspire to a leadership role in financial and managerial accounting, this course will help you develop the financial acumen needed to influence decisions and secure buy-in for your ideas. Your growth in this course will be a collaborative effort—I’ll guide and coach you, but your active engagement and openness to feedback are crucial. Together, we’ll ensure you can apply these financial and managerial accounting principles effectively in real-world scenarios.

Do you know that the market capitalization (=market value of shareholders equity) of Tesla is greater than Toyota Motor? Meanwhile, do you know the sales volume as well as operating profit of Tesla are smaller than Toyota? This seemingly mysterious phenomenon occurs because the value of a company is determined by its future performance, not by the current accounting performance. The Financial Management course will talk about how the value of a company is determined.

In order to estimate the value of a company, you should incorporate, synthesize, and integrate everything you learn in MiM program such as accounting, strategy, marketing, human resource, product development, etc. because the company's future performance depends on a variety of factors. Have fun and enjoy valuation with your friends!

In my opinion, MIM program mission is to nurture global leaders and resilient professionals who aspire to become top-notch influencers and innovators in their selected specialization. For this reason, the course mission is help students to foster their “winning mindsets” and “value-centric insights” when chasing high-impact initiatives and ambitious goals. I personally feel that if we are not willing to risk the unusual, we will have to settle down for the ordinary. Therefore, the course focuses on how to design empowering strategies that leverage “competitive edge” and “blueprint for action” that aim at force-multiplying the rate of success in any fields of endeavor.                                                                                  

 I truly believe that how high we rise; it is mainly determined by how high we want to climb. My advice to students is to reflect deeply before starting the class on “what person I will and want to become after taking this class” rather than what I will know after taking this class. This initial disposition will help all of us to contextualize all that we do in class to our ultimate mission.  

This marketing management course is designed to provide a hands-on understanding of the basic concepts of marketing and also enable students to see these concepts applied in daily practice.

The key concept is based on allowing students to put their marketing knowledge into action based on their future career positions. Therefore, the course provides a general introduction into the topic of marketing in the beginning and then dives into key issues marketers face in their daily practice. It also brings students closer to important elements such as social media marketing and the rapid changing environment of innovations and disruptions companies face these days and, finally, addresses digital media in Japan.

On an organizational level, students learn how marketing is operating within the company and about the different partners and stakeholders involved. This course also touches on new concepts of marketing that are now being discussed and applied in the field using behavioral economics as an example. 

On a personal level, this course will investigate personal branding, how to prepare for presenting ideas and concepts to people within and outside the organization and how to grow critical thinking skills. This should help with future career paths and self-development which is one of its core goals.

This course provides you with the basic tools to understand and practice how to drive meaningful change in today's complex world. By working on real challenges from external partners, you’ll gain experience through applied, practical learning by doing. We will be building on my experience from IDEO using case studies that show successful innovation hinges on understanding human needs and translating them into actionable solutions. This course will challenge you to think critically and creatively, while collaborating closely with peers and clients. It consists of three main components: research, sensemaking and prototyping, each designed to deepen your understanding and practical skills in human-centered design.

I LOVE the MiM because it fits an unserved niche. The MiM prepares new graduates with non-business disciplines for careers in management, and the integrated approach prepares them to be leaders in their field—and they get to study in Japan! My role as a coach through their capstone project allows me to engage with each student individually and helps them craft their “career message” that can propel them forward.