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!

An organizational strategy is not just a plan—it's a dynamic framework that ensures coherence in decision-making, effective use of resources, and sustainable growth. It defines how an organization navigates the complexities of its environment and drives a company toward long-term success and growth. It serves as the roadmap for how the organization will allocate its resources, manage its operations, and respond to external challenges. In this class, students learn frameworks for analyzing industries, evaluating competitive positions, and formulating strategies by putting themselves in the strategists and company governance positions. Emulating real-life cases, this class prepares you to think critically about how businesses can have a positive impact and have sustainable growth that is meaningful and productive.

I believe in bridging theory and practice through an entrepreneurial mindset and data-driven decision-making, encouraging learners to remain agile in the face of shifting consumer behaviors and market dynamics. To stay relevant in a rapidly changing environment, I emphasize the importance of unlearning conventional practices that may hinder growth, and instead adopting more resilient, anti-fragile strategies. Through collaborative learning, professional networking, and the integration of emerging technologies, students will cultivate faster problem-solving capabilities and deliver the kind of wow-factor that sets exceptional brands apart on the global stage.

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.

As the name implies, this course is a capstone of the year with the MiM program culminating in a hands-on internship or a real-life practicum business plan/research project. The value of the program is in its real-life application of what students have learned during the MiM program and how they have tied their education at TUJ together with past experiences and future aspirations. As the instructor, the course is extremely rewarding as I work closely with each student in ensuring their success by functioning as a mentor, a sounding board, and, of course, cheerleader as students navigates their way through various challenges.