I created this detailed Design Document when I co-taught an Instructional Design and Delivery class at UC Santa Cruz Extension Program. Amongst other topics I taught a module on “Writing instructional Objectives.” This module consisted of two lessons:
Lesson 1 – Instructional Objectives
Lesson 2 – Objectives and Training Activities
Based on the average Learners' profile, which in this case was:
- Adult Learners
- Little or no Instructional Design knowledge and experience
- Varying goals for taking the class; looking for career change / growth or changing job roles etc.
Thank you for agreeing to be a mentor for a College student..docxtodd191
Thank you for agreeing to be a mentor for a College student. Our professionally-focused academic programs count on professionals such as yourself to help guide and open our students up to incredibly valuable real-world experiences. This guide was created to help you understand baseline expectations of being a mentor, and to provide specific contact information should you have any questions.
Baseline Expectations of Mentorship
You are being asked to work with a student in a professional setting that you are familiar with, and help them: 1) gain valuable real-world experience in an area of their choosing, and 2) help the student successfully reach a set of predefined Essential Learning Competencies, or learning goals. The student approaching you is enrolled in the course MGMT-470: Business Management Capstone which is the final course in the B.S. in Business Management degree program at College. This is their culminating academic experience and for most, their last course before graduation. We’re asking students to utilize their learning in the program and prior experiences to develop a capstone project that proves their competence in at least five of the aforementioned essential business competency areas.
The Learning Contract
These essential competencies are defined in a Learning Contract the student will fill out with your help. By the time the student approaches you s/he will have anywhere from 4-6 weeks to complete their fieldwork experience in-full. The final product of their fieldwork experience is a written capstone paper which will detail their experience, learning, and competence.
First, the student should have approached you with an initial idea they are interested in, and that you are familiar with. This idea may be a bit vague at first but, together, you can work to hone-down the idea into an actionable plan. There are a series of steps we are asking you to take with the student over the next few weeks, and to also sign a Learning Contract with the student (which will be provided).
Second, In the Learning Contract you will clearly identify the following (the Learning Contract has a pre-filled example if you need some clarity):
1. The five Essential Competencies the student wishes to focus on (the complete list and explanation of each competency will be provided to you);
2. The Learning Objectives to reach those competencies (what, specifically, the student wants [and needs] to learn);
3. The Strategies and Resources required to meet the learning objectives (how, specifically, the student will learn? What will they be doing?);
4. The Evidence to be presented as proof of their learning (how will they demonstrate that they’ve learned?); and
5. The Criteria for Evaluation and means of validating their learning (how will the student’s performance be evaluated?)
Third, please know that strategies and resources really come down to identifying a set of tasks and/or actions that you (or someone you appoint) can walk the stud.
I created this detailed Design Document when I co-taught an Instructional Design and Delivery class at UC Santa Cruz Extension Program. Amongst other topics I taught a module on “Writing instructional Objectives.” This module consisted of two lessons:
Lesson 1 – Instructional Objectives
Lesson 2 – Objectives and Training Activities
Based on the average Learners' profile, which in this case was:
- Adult Learners
- Little or no Instructional Design knowledge and experience
- Varying goals for taking the class; looking for career change / growth or changing job roles etc.
Thank you for agreeing to be a mentor for a College student..docxtodd191
Thank you for agreeing to be a mentor for a College student. Our professionally-focused academic programs count on professionals such as yourself to help guide and open our students up to incredibly valuable real-world experiences. This guide was created to help you understand baseline expectations of being a mentor, and to provide specific contact information should you have any questions.
Baseline Expectations of Mentorship
You are being asked to work with a student in a professional setting that you are familiar with, and help them: 1) gain valuable real-world experience in an area of their choosing, and 2) help the student successfully reach a set of predefined Essential Learning Competencies, or learning goals. The student approaching you is enrolled in the course MGMT-470: Business Management Capstone which is the final course in the B.S. in Business Management degree program at College. This is their culminating academic experience and for most, their last course before graduation. We’re asking students to utilize their learning in the program and prior experiences to develop a capstone project that proves their competence in at least five of the aforementioned essential business competency areas.
The Learning Contract
These essential competencies are defined in a Learning Contract the student will fill out with your help. By the time the student approaches you s/he will have anywhere from 4-6 weeks to complete their fieldwork experience in-full. The final product of their fieldwork experience is a written capstone paper which will detail their experience, learning, and competence.
First, the student should have approached you with an initial idea they are interested in, and that you are familiar with. This idea may be a bit vague at first but, together, you can work to hone-down the idea into an actionable plan. There are a series of steps we are asking you to take with the student over the next few weeks, and to also sign a Learning Contract with the student (which will be provided).
Second, In the Learning Contract you will clearly identify the following (the Learning Contract has a pre-filled example if you need some clarity):
1. The five Essential Competencies the student wishes to focus on (the complete list and explanation of each competency will be provided to you);
2. The Learning Objectives to reach those competencies (what, specifically, the student wants [and needs] to learn);
3. The Strategies and Resources required to meet the learning objectives (how, specifically, the student will learn? What will they be doing?);
4. The Evidence to be presented as proof of their learning (how will they demonstrate that they’ve learned?); and
5. The Criteria for Evaluation and means of validating their learning (how will the student’s performance be evaluated?)
Third, please know that strategies and resources really come down to identifying a set of tasks and/or actions that you (or someone you appoint) can walk the stud.
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1. GLOBIS MBA Class Guide
2014 Academic Year
Part-time MBA Program (English)
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Table of Contents
I. Basic Rules for Learning at GLOBIS P 3
1. Basic Rules for Learning at GLOBIS P 3
2. Teaching Styles P 4
(1) Interactive lectures
(2) The case method
(3) Workshops
3. Guidelines to prepare for classes P 4
(1) Standard class preparation
(2) Preparation for classes with case studies
II. Before Attending the First Day of Your Course P 6
1. Course Schedule P 6
2. Course Materials P 6
(1) The course syllabus
(2) Course text and cases
3. Student Portal and Student Page P 6
(1) What you can do
(2) Logging in
4. Class Mailing List P 7
(1) Utilizing the class mailing list
(2) How to register for a class ML
(3) Rules for using a class ML
5. Materials for Download P 9
III. While Taking a Course - Rules and Services P 10
1. Things to do when you come to class P 10
2. Assignments and Reports P 10
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(1) Assignments
(2) Reports
3. Handouts P 14
4. Study Sessions P 15
(1) How to reserve a study session room
(2) Hours of availability
(3) Additional study session rooms on Saturdays
5. Class Substitution for Missed Classes P 17
(1) How to register for a substitute class
(2) Timeline for registration
(3) Notes
6. Taking a Leave of Absence P 18
(1) Term Leave of Absence
(2) Leave of Absence from a course
7. About Attending with an Infectious Disease P 21
(1) Summary
(2) How to apply
IV. After Finishing a Course P 23
1. Grades and Evaluations P 23
2. Checking Grades and Evaluations P 24
3. Certificates and Transcripts P 26
4. Quality Guarantee System P 27
(1) Summary
(2) Requirements
(3) How to apply
As of August 2014
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I. Basic Rules for Learning at GLOBIS
1. Basic Rules for Learning at GLOBIS
To maximize the level of learning for you and the rest of the class, please remember the following:
(1) Be prepared
GLOBIS classes are conducted with the assumption that all students are fully prepared. Students attending class without having prepared will not benefit themselves and, even worse, hold back other students in group discussions, for example. All students are expected to prepare thoroughly. With sufficient preparation, you will see significant results.
Note: The estimated required time for preparation for each class is about 7 to 10 hours (for Essentials, 5 to 6 hours)
(2) Contribute to the course
A key feature of GLOBIS is its policy for enhancing learning through the mutual understanding gained by exploring different ways of thinking. GLOBIS classes depend upon the active participation of students. Simply listening to the faculty or other students violates this principle. Actively speak out based on your own analysis and opinions prepared beforehand. In particular, opinions from a variety of viewpoints and approaches are always welcome.
(3) Think about the big picture
The objective of GLOBIS classes is not to accurately memorize knowledge or know-how. More importantly, you should gain a perspective and framework for analytical thinking as well as an understanding of the decision-making process, which will all be useful in future business decisions. Of course, numerical analysis and other disciplines are important, but make an attempt to grasp matters from a larger perspective and avoid focusing too much on the small details.
(4) Manage your time well
Classes are not relevant unless students are present and fully attentive. Therefore, students must exercise time management by being punctual and avoid being absent, just as in the world of business. While we appreciate the inevitability of time constraints and schedule conflicts, we nevertheless request your cooperation.
*You must attend more than two-thirds of each class period to be marked “Present.” You will be marked ”Absent” if you are more than one hour late or if you leave the classroom more than one hour before the class ends.
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2. Teaching Styles
GLOBIS uses the following styles throughout its classes.
(1) Interactive lectures
Using textbooks, a lecturer leads the discussions. Students are expected to clearly state their own opinions. The goal is to acquire knowledge as a practical skill that will be useful in real-life situations. Since discussions about short case studies will also be conducted, students are required to actively participate.
(2) The case method
The case method uses actual corporate examples (cases). Students are required to think about the problems faced by the protagonist(s) in the selected case. When solving the case, in principle, use the information provided in the case only. You are not expected to perform research on the industries and/or companies.
(3) Workshops
In this style, students are required to develop basic analytical thinking skills while doing many exercises (including short case studies).
3. Guidelines to prepare for classes
(1) Standard class preparation
(a) Read the syllabus, grasp the learning points.
The syllabus contains essential issues for each class. Please read these issues before coming to class.
(b) Review the course materials overall.
Focus on the main points rather than being overly concerned with the concepts or definitions.
(c) Think about the issues faced in the course materials.
Rather than just thinking about the issues in your head, writing down your ideas helps to clarify your thoughts and give you greater confidence to express them in class. Rather than trying to get the “right answer,” focus on the output and do not worry about making mistakes. Thorough thinking is important to getting the most out of class.
(d) Think about actual business case examples.
In order to have a concrete image of the main issue, try to think about actual business examples from your own work, company or industry, as well as from the media such as newspapers, magazines or television.
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(2) Preparation for classes with case studies
Please follow the method below for courses which use the case method for their course materials.
Note: In principle all the information necessary to think about the issues facing the principles and the company are in the case. You may apply your previous knowledge but it is not necessary to search for external information.
(a) Read the syllabus.
(b) Skim the case study.
Try to understand the main issues in the case and from the syllabus.
(c) Skim any side readings or other relevant texts.
These readings help to provide understanding about the theoretical basis or framework for the main issues.
(d) Read the case thoroughly.
(e) Think about the main issue.
For a more thorough analysis, use the questions in the syllabus for your reference.
(f) Think about ways to organize the issue.
In order to answer the main issue, think about how to frame the issues and what type of analysis is necessary.
(g) Analyze the issue.
Create your own hypothesis based on the information in the case and try your own analysis. In your analysis keep the “big picture” in mind. Actively use the class mailing list and the study session to exchange opinions with your classmates.
(h) Create a strategy.
What would you do if you were the main character in the case? Think concretely about what you would do from this point on, the output from your analysis, the actions to take, and their order.
(i) Re-read the case and see if your strategy works.
(j) Create an action plan.*
Based on steps (e)-(j), create your own action plan.
*Some courses do not require creating a strategy or action plan. Please refer to the sylllabus before you start preparing.
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II. Before Attending the First Day of Your Course
1. Course Schedule
Please confirm the detailed course schedule which will be available on the day we open the course registration as follows.
GLOBIS Website > Curriculum > Course Schedule Search
2. Course Materials
You will receive your course material packages about 1 month~3 weeks before the course starts. Please check to see you have received all of the correct materials.
(1) The course syllabus
This contains the outline of the course, including important notes about assignments, reports, and grading. Some courses require you to submit an assignment before Day 1 to the class mailing list. Please read it carefully to fully prepare for each class.
(2) Textbooks and cases
Please make sure the cases match the syllabus.
Note: Some courses request you to purchase textbooks. Please refer to the syllabus.
You can purchase replacement course material if you lose it.
3. Student Portal and Student Page
(1) What you can do
The student portal or student page enables you to register for courses and events, check your
•For part-time (PT) students
Student Portal https://student.globis.ac.jp/portal/t/at0000
•For Pre-MBA students
Student Page https://gmscommon.globis.co.jp/gmsdb/StudentLogin.do
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grades and evaluations, register for substitute classes, answer online questionnaires, etc.
(2) Logging in
[Student Portal]
- Login ID: your permanent email address (see below)
- Password: Please click the link at the bottom of the login page and enter your previously registered email address with GLOBIS to receive a temporary password to your registered email.
[Student Page]
- Login ID: Use the Student ID (ex.G999999) in the welcome e-mail you received when you were accepted to GLOBIS.
- Password: Please click the link at the bottom of the login page and enter your student ID with the registered email address with GLOBIS to receive a temporary password to your registered email.
4. Class Mailing List
(1) Utilizing the class mailing list
Each class has its own mailing list (ML). It can be used by all the students in the class as well as the lecturer. The lecturer may use it to convey instructions for preparation and review. Some courses require you to submit assignments to the class ML before the class (even prior to Day 1). Please refer to the syllabus for the instructions. Students are encouraged to discuss with each other what they learned in the class or any questions they may have after each class. Please feel free to use it to organize study sessions as well. You will be able to register for your class ML two weeks before Day 1. The GLOBIS MBA Student Services Office may make some announcements using the class ML as well.
(2) How to register for a class ML
(a) Log in to your Student Portal or Student Page and select “List of Registered Courses” under the “Course Registration” tab (for Student Portal) and from the menu list (for Student Page).
•GLOBIS grants a permanent email address to each MBA student, which will continue to be valid after graduation.
•You can keep in contact with other students and alumni of the FT-MBA, PT-MBA and GMBA (Japanese MBA) programs through this permanent email address even if your friends graduate from GLOBIS or change their jobs or private e-mail addresses.
Permanent E-mail Addresses
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(b) Select your course and click “Registration/Cancellation of Mailing Lists” in “Detail” (for Student Portal).
(c) Select your email address you will use or enter a new email address in the “Other” column in the "Registration" box. Then, click “Register.”
(d) When registration is complete, a confirmation message will be sent to the email address you have registered.
Note: You can register more than one email address. Follow steps (c)–(d) for each registration.
(e) Please send your self-introduction to the class ML. If registration has been done correctly, your message will be sent to all ML members, including yourself.
Note for permanent email address and Gmail users: Due to the Gmail function which automatically eliminates emails which have the same email address as the sender as well as the recipient, if you send an email from Gmail or from your permanent email address which has the Gmail function to the class mailing list, your email may not reach your email account.
(f) You can also access archived ML emails from the Student Portal or Student Page. To do so:
1. Click “List of Registered Courses.”
2. Select the button next to the class name and click “Registration/Cancellation of Mailing Lists.”
3. Under “Archives,” specify the email address to which you want to send the archives, the ML Message Numbers you want to receive, and then click “Receive archived messages.”
*The ML emails are automatically numbered beginning with 1. When you want to receive all of the archived messages and do not know the last ML number, please enter a range such as “1-30.”
4. An e-mail with the archived messages attached will be sent shortly.
(3) Rules for using a class ML
(a) A class ML can be used beginning two weeks prior to the course up to six months after the course is completed.
(b) Do not attach any files to the messages (except for some designated courses).
(c) Do not send HTML-formatted messages. (Please use plain text-formatted messages only.)
(d) Disable the receipt notification function.
(e) If you are not receiving any messages, please check your spam folder.
(f) Please follow any specific instructions from your lecturer as to how the class ML or should be utilized. Please refrain from slander and defamation of individuals and corporations.
(g) Please do not register anyone for the class ML who is not part of the class and from
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sharing information on the class ML with a third party.
5. Materials for Download
For some courses, you can download the charts and tables contained in the cases from your Student Portal and Student Page. These materials are provided to help make your studying easier.
How to download materials from the Student Portal:
(a) After logging in to your Student Portal, go to “Course Registration” and click “List of Registered Courses.”
(b) Choose the corresponding course and click “Details.”
(c) Click “Download Attached Materials.” (If there are no attached materials, a box saying “There are no files for download” will pop up.)
How to download materials from the Student Page:
(a) After logging in to your Student Page, click on “Materials for Download” on the left side.
(b) Choose the corresponding term for your course and click on “Schooling – PT-MBA (E).”
(c) Click on your corresponding course to download a compressed file of the materials.
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III. While Taking a Course - Rules and Services
1. Things to do when you come to class
Please make sure to do the following each time you come to class:
(a) Check in on the iPad attendance control system located in each classroom.
*Please note if there is no check on the iPad attendance control system by the student, the student will be marked “Absent.”
(b) Prepare your name plate in the classroom.
(c) Hand in your deliverables such as assignments by placing them in the tray in the classroom.
2. Assignments and Reports
Depending on the course, students are required to submit deliverables such as assignments and a report.
*Please read the course syllabus for the specific requirements for your course.
(1) Assignments
You are required to turn in assignments on the specified exercises in class. There are two kinds of assignments: “Preparation Assignments” and “Review Assignments.” When students attend class and submit the assignments, points will be granted upon each assignment submission. Note that an assignment may not be accepted if the content and the quality are judged to be incomplete.
Note: In principle, lecturers do not give individual feedback for assignments.
■ Preparation Assignments
Preparation assignments assist you in understanding the topic for the class. Please write your Preparation Assignments on the exercises specified in the syllabus on one page of A4 paper and turn them in. Please refer to the syllabus for the details of how to write and submit the assignment.
■ Review Assignments (Day 6)
In addition to the preparation assignments, most courses require you to turn in a review assignment on Day 6. This is to both communicate what you learned and help deepen your understanding in a practical way. Please submit your thoughts on the points outlined in the syllabus on a maximum of two sheets of A4 paper.
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How to write your assignments:
(a) Write down your thoughts and come to a conclusion. It should not be a summary of the case or concepts. Make your argument and support it logically.
(b) Persuade the reader. Use evidence, concepts and frameworks; choose the right words that will get your point across.
(c) Make it simple and clear. The priority is to make the reader want to read; then, to have them understand. Length by itself does not make for good reading.
How to hand in assignments:
(a) Assignments are only accepted when you attend the class (not by fax or e-mail). If you attend a substitute class in the same term, please turn in the assignments for the substitute class.
(b) You don’t have to attach a cover page. Write your name, term, course name, and class letter at the very top of the first page. If you are submitting the assignment at a substitute class in the same term, please write the name of the substitute class.
(c) There is a tray for handing in your assignments in the classroom. Please place them in the tray and put a check mark on the submission list next to the tray at the beginning of the class.
(d) Assignments will not be returned to you.
(2) Reports
Reports represent an opportunity to deliver an action plan based on real business cases. Most courses require you to hand in a report on Day 4 or 6 (see your course syllabus for details). This report accounts for approximately 40% of the course evaluation.
How to write a report:
(a) State your conclusion in your own words
The most important thing in writing reports is to express the results of your thorough thinking along with the conclusions you have reached. An outline of the case or a summary of the theory and framework will not be evaluated or considered a report. Your conclusion should include either an action plan or an evaluation of an action already taken in the case, depending on what is required. To make your conclusion more persuasive, logically present your interpretation of the issues, which serves as a prerequisite for your conclusions, as well as the results of your analysis, which form the foundation for your conclusions.
(b) Write persuasively
In order to make a report persuasive, be aware of the following: Specify the reasoning for your conclusion through analysis of the case facts.
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Make use of the theory and framework for analysis and planning strategy. Develop your argument clearly and logically. Express your thoughts in a manner that can be readily understood by the readers.
(c) Be clear and concise
If you want your thoughts and suggestions to be understood, it is necessary that your report is readable and comprehensible. It is recommended that you carefully polish your work and make it clear and concise. Long reports will not earn extra points. Instead, you will get fewer points if there is redundancy. When you include charts and graphs, please make sure that the reader can clearly understand what you are trying to convey. Action against plagiarism
Plagiarism involves the unacknowledged inclusion of content from the reports of other students, materials distributed in other classes or any other sources, and will subject both the writer and the supplier of the material (if complicit) to disciplinary actions. If you plagiarize any material, you may not be permitted to complete the course. With the exception of group reports, please exercise extreme caution to avoid sharing answers for reports, quantitative analysis, and in particular data such as Excel spreadsheets for analysis—anything that may be part of report, even if the data itself is in the formulation process. Posting information on social media
Posting what you have learned in the class on Facebook, Twitter or any other social media that can be seen by people not in your class can result in an infringement of copyrights. Divulging such information (including personal information) is forbidden, as expressed in the Enrollment Regulations. It also can inhibit the learning of students who will take the class in the future.
Please take care with regards to the rights of others images. When you upload pictures of classmates, please make sure you get permission or change it so that other people are not identifiable.
How to hand in a report:
(a) Hand in your report in the box at the reception desk in front of the elevator on each floor before the Day 4 (or Day 6 for some courses) class. The deadline is ONE HOUR after the class begins.
Note: We only accept report submission on Sundays when the classes are held.
(b) Attach a "Cover Page" to the report which can be found at the reception counter prior to your Day 4 class and can also be downloaded from your Student Portal or Student Page.
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<< Report Cover Page Download>>
From the Student Portal:
After logging in to your Student Portal, go to “Course Registration” and click “Syllabus / Report Cover Download.”
From the Student Page:
After logging in to your Student Page, click on “Materials for Download” on the left side and click “Download a cover page for your report here.”
(c) If you cannot attend the Day 4 (or Day 6) class, you can fax your report to the GLOBIS MBA Student Services Office (FAX number: 03-5275-3787) before the deadline. If the report is not received at the office, the grade for this course will be "Ineligible for grading". Make sure to attach the Cover Page and make a phone call to the GLOBIS MBA Student Services Office for confirmation. This call is necessary to make sure your report was properly received. Submission via e-mail or data files is not accepted.
(d) Note that when attending a substitute class in the same term for Day 4 (or Day 6), you are required to submit the report by the specified deadline of whichever class comes first, either the registered class or the substitute class (there are some exceptions, please be sure to confirm your course syllabus for the submission deadline). Remember that if you fail to submit your report by the deadline, we do not accept any late submissions and your grade will be incomplete.
(e) The report will not be returned to you.
Note: Write the report in the language of the program to which the course belongs.
If you know you have difficulties submitting the report by hand or fax
As you know, the report accounts for a major part of the course evaluation, and we require that they are submitted by hand or fax in order to ensure your report submission will be secure and fairly evaluated.
The reason we do not accept report submission by email or file exchange services is that we would like to avoid the risk of spreading viruses to the entire GLOBIS network and trouble in receiving reports due to security or server issues.
If you know in advance that you may have difficulties submitting the report by hand or fax before the deadline for certain reasons, please contact the Student Services Office immediately, so that we can discuss the issue in detail and find an appropriate way to receive your report.
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3. Handouts
Make sure you receive the URL and password on a sheet of paper in order to download the handouts that are distributed at the end of the class. If you miss the class, please email the GLOBIS MBA Student Services to receive the URL and password. Please do not share this URL with other students (see below).
When using the substitute class system, the submission deadline for the report is as follows:
Ex. In case the registered course is “Critical Thinking-B” and the substitute class is A,
Ex. In case the registered course is “Critical Thinking-B” and the substitute class is C,
Ex. In case the registered course is “Critical Thinking-B” and the substitute class is conducted at the following term.
If the substitute class comes first, BEFORE the registered class
⇒Submit by one hour after the substitute class begins.
Registered Class
B
Report submission deadline is at this time.
Substitute Class
A
If the substitute class comes AFTER the registered class
⇒Submit by one hour after the registered class begins.
Registered Class
B
Substitute Class
C
If the substitute class is held during the next following term
⇒Submit by one hour after the registered class in the current term begins.
Registered Class
B
Substitute Class
B (the following term)
Report submission deadline is at this time.
Report submission deadline is at this time.
April term
July term
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■ About the handouts
No part of the handouts may be reproduced, duplicated, or used for purposes other than study without permission from GLOBIS University. Please refrain from exchanging the handout contents, including the URL to download it, with other students.
The handouts contain valuable key learning points, and providing this information to students who have not taken the course is detrimental to their learning. Furthermore, because it is difficult to differentiate between students who share this information with classmates and students who are sharing information unethically, we request that students contact the GLOBIS MBA Student Services Office if they need to download a handout; please do NOT pass on the handouts on your own.
4. Study Sessions
GLOBIS recommends that you supplement your learning by utilizing study sessions. Discussions with your classmates will reinforce the effectiveness of your study in ways you could not achieve on your own.
(1) How to reserve a study session room
Note: The reservation system is available only in Japanese. If you need language support, please ask the GLOBIS MBA Student Services Office.
Study session rooms on campus are available only during school hours when classes are open (you can check these times and dates when a reserving a study session room).
To reserve a study session room, log in to the Student Portal or Student Page as follows:
[Student Portal]
(a) Select “Study Session Reservations” on the Top page.
(b) A new page will open. Click “Study Session Room” at the top.
(c) A PDF will open. Please follow the instructions to reserve your room in the system.
[Student Page]
(a) Select "Class Support Services” at the left.
(b) A new page will open. Click “Study Session Room” at the top.
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(c) A PDF will open. Please follow the instructions to reserve your room in the system.
If there are unused study session rooms after the reservation start time (19:00 on weekdays, 10:00, 13:00, 16:00, 19:00 on Saturdays, 10:00, 13:00 on Sundays), it is possible to use them after securing them in the online reservation system.
In order to access the system, please use the specific ID and password for your course sent as the first email in the Class ML (you can also retrieve it through the class ML archives (P.8)).
Reservations can be made beginning one week before the first day of the course until one week before the final day of the course. Please make reservations for your course only.
(2) Hours of availability
Mon. – Thu.
Fri.
Sat.
Sun.
18:30-21:30
Not available
1)10:00-13:00 2)13:00-16:00
3) 16:00-19:00 4) 19:00-21:00
When classes are open
1)10:00-13:00
2) 13:00-16:00
Notes:
(a) A class may use only one study session room for three hours once every two weeks. On weekends when there is a study session time slot after you, please be sure to leave the study session on time so that the next group can use the room.
(b) On national holidays the study session rooms are available as usual for that day (i.e., if the holiday falls on a Monday, the study session rooms will be open from 18:30~21:30. If the holiday is on a Friday, the study session rooms are closed.)
(c) Study session rooms are closed on Fridays, the Golden Week holidays and winter vacation.
(d) If you did not use the room that you reserved, your request may be declined next time. Please make sure to cancel your reservation if you are not going to use it.
(e) You can use the lounge without a reservation. However, the lounges are unavailable when events are being held. The study session rooms and the lounges are not available when the school is closed.
(3) Additional study session rooms on Saturdays
On Saturdays, the Tokyo Campus opens two conference rooms on the 9th floor as study session rooms for part-time and full-time MBA students. (Pre-MBA students may use the room if they are in a group with MBA students.)
Location: Conference rooms on the 9th floor (9M3, 9M4)
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Opening hours: Class hours on Saturday (9:00-21:00)
These are free spaces that are not available on a reservation basis. There is a sign-up sheet on the 9th floor.
Please be advised that there are times these rooms may not be available, such as during entrance exams. The Study Session rooms are available only when the school is open.
5. Class Substitution for Missed Classes
Students who miss a class can attend a “substitute class,” either in the same term or in the next term that the same course is offered. For substitute classes in the same term, grading will be accepted. For substitute classes in the following term, class attendance, participation, assignments and reports will NOT be accepted nor graded. Please also note that if a class is full, it may not be available for substitute students.
Notes:
(a) Attending a substitute class in other programs is not allowed.
(b) It is not possible for a student to change the term to attend other than the following term in which the course is offered.
For Substitute Classes in the same term:
Your class will be graded as follows:
Participation points and assignments will be evaluated by the lecturer from the substitute class.
Reports will be evaluated by the lecturer from your registered class.
For details on regarding submission of reports and assignments, check your syllabus or pages 10-13.
(1) How to register for a substitute class
To register for a substitute class:
[Student Portal]
(a) Log in to your Student Portal.
(b) Select “Course Registration” tab and click “Class Substitution”.
(c) Specify the original class session that you wish to substitute and click “next.”
(d) The available substitute classes will be displayed.
(e) Select the one you would like to attend and click “next.”
(f) Upon completing the procedures, a confirmation message will be sent to your permanent email address.
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[Student Page]
(a) Log in to your Student Page.
(b) Select “Class Substitution” from the menu on the left side of the page.
(c) Specify the original class session that you wish to substitute and click “next.”
(d) The available substitute classes will be displayed.
(e) Select the one you would like to attend and click “next.”
(f) Upon completing the procedures, a confirmation message will be sent to your registered email address.
(2) Timeline for registration
Registration must be made at least two days before the date of the substitute class through the Student Portal or Student Page. If you wish to request after two days prior to the substitute class date, please contact the GLOBIS MBA Student Services Office. For substitute classes in the following term, the registration period starts two weeks prior to the term in which you would like to take your substitute class.
(3) Notes
(a) For substitute classes in the following term, be aware that the content in a substitute class may differ from the content in your original class. A notification of a change in contents is posted on the Student Portal or Student Page two weeks prior to the beginning of the term. Please check it when you attend a substitute class. Please contact the office if there is a change in materials.
(b) It is not necessary to provide notice of an absence for missing a registered substitute class.
(c) Substitute classes will be available on a first-come, first-serve basis. When the class is full, it will be unavailable.
6. Taking a Leave of Absence
(1) Term Leave of Absence (for part-time students)
A term leave of absence may be granted upon student request due to the special circumstances listed below. When making the request, students shall, before the term leave of absence begins, submit to the GLOBIS MBA Student Services Office a term leave of absence form stating the reason for the request, along with official documentation from an entity that can verify the reasons given.
• Natural disasters
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• Hospitalization, long-term outpatient treatment or similar circumstances involving the student
• Death or hospitalization involving any relative of the student or his/her spouse
• Long-term business trip required by the student's employer
• Changes in work environment that can be objectively verified, such as job changes or secondments, dispatches to another company, transfers within the same company, or similar circumstances
• Other unavoidable reasons allowed by the Administration Office
How to apply
(a) Download from the Student Portal and fill out a “Term Leave of Absence” form.
(b) Submit a paper copy of the form and official documentation from an entity that can verify the reasons given to the GLOBIS MBA Student Services Office.
Notes:
A student may request a term leave of absence in units of one term (three months), and the total accumulated leave of absence may be no more than two years.
The period of a term leave of absence shall not be counted as part of the maximum duration of enrollment which means tuition payments will be postponed during this period.
Students must submit a re-enrollment form to the GLOBIS MBA Student Services Office before completing the term leave of absence.
The term leave of absence cannot be combined with a leave of absence from a course.
In the case of overseas assignments, extensions of term leave of absence may be granted for up to a total of five years. In case of a term leave of absence which exceeds two years, the regulations at the time of re-enrollment will be applied. *It is necessary to submit the term leave of absence form every year for an extension.
In principle, applications for a term leave of absence must be made before the term begins.
(2) Leave of Absence from a course (for part-time and Pre-MBA students)
If, while enrolled in a course, a student becomes unable to fulfill the grading requirements due to the special circumstances listed below (even by using the substitute class system in the same term and the system for submitting reports via fax), a student may upon request be granted a leave of absence from the course even after the course has begun, after the GLOBIS MBA Student Services Office examines the request. Please contact the office immediately if you find yourself in these circumstances.
Natural disasters
Hospitalization, long-term outpatient treatment involving the student
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Death or hospitalization involving an immediate family member including any relative within the second degree kinship of the student or his/her spouse
Transfer within the same company, long-term business trip required by the student's employer
However, a leave of absence from a course will not be granted for job changes, work overload or changes in work environment which does not require a change of residence. If a student is able to meet the requirements for grading, a request may not be accepted even despite the above conditions.
How to apply
(a) Download and fill out “Leave of Absence from a Course” form.
[Student Portal]
1. Click “Application.”
2. Select “Leave of Absence from a Course” and submit via the Student Portal.
[Student Page]
1. Click “Regulations for Pre-MBA(E) students” on the left side.
2. In the new window, download the Leave of Absence from a Course Form under the heading “Concerning Course Absences.”
(b) Submit a paper copy of the form and official documentation from an entity that can verify the reasons given to the GLOBIS MBA Student Services Office.
(c) Upon acceptance of the request, you will be re-enrolled for the classes in the next term that the course opens. Course evaluation will be finalized when the student has completed the classes in the next term that the course opens, based on evaluations for any reports and class contribution prior to and after the leave of absence.
*In principle, a student must submit the request the leave of absence from a course before the class to which it applies.
Notes:
(a) You must re-enroll for the course in the next term it is available; extensions cannot be granted.
(b) Once a leave of absence has been approved, it cannot be canceled.
(c) Paid tuition is not refunded to students irrespective of whether or not they can attend the classes in the next term that the course opens (for Pre-MBA students).
(d) The period of a leave of absence from a course shall be included in the duration of enrollment.
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(e) Grading will be completed in the term in which you finish the course.
7. About Attending with an Infectious Disease
If a student wishes to be counted as present for classes missed due to an infectious disease, please submit an application and a certificate from a doctor.
(1) Summary
■ Attendance
Students will be treated as present if they submit the designated application form and a certificate from a doctor or any other documents that can attest to the presence and period of the infectious disease.
*It is possible to attend the same class in the next term for the class when you are absent due to sickness from an infectious disease. Please specify in the application form which class you would like to attend.
■ Grading for Class Discussion
Once the application is submitted, the participation points for the class you missed will be marked as the average of the other classes you attended (rounded off).
■ Assignments
You can FAX your assignment to the GLOBIS MBA Student Services Office up until the end of the day of your original class.
*Please contact the GLOBIS MBA Student Services Office in case you are unable to hand in an assignment by the deadline due to sickness.
■ If you cannot attend a class when a report is due
In principle, the report deadline is the same as usual.
*Please contact the GLOBIS MBA Student Services Office in case you are unable to hand in a report by the deadline due to sickness.
(2) How to apply
Please download and submit the “Application Form / Infectious Disease” as well as a doctor’s certificate to the GLOBIS MBA Student Services Office within two weeks of the date of the class you are planning to attend.
How to download the form:
[Student Portal]
(a) Select the “Application” tab.
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(b) Choose “Suspension of Attendance due to Infectious Diseases” on the menu.
(c) Click here to go to the page of the application.
[Student Page]
(a) Select “Regulations for Pre-MBA(E) students.”
(b) Click “Regarding Attendance and Infectious Diseases.”
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IV. After Finishing a Course
1. Grades and Evaluations
Attendance
You must attend more than two-thirds of each class period. Please be aware that you will be marked as absent if you are more than one hour late or if you leave the class more than one hour before the class ends. Do not forget to check your name off on the attendance list via the iPad inside the classroom. (Please note that you cannot leave a check mark more than one hour after the start of your class.)
The criteria points for attendance and class discussions (explained below) can be confirmed on your Student Portal or Student Page a couple of days after each class.
*The grading policies below are general guidelines. Check the syllabus for your specific course.
Pass/Fail Courses (Essentials Courses)
(a) Requirements for Course Completion: Attendance of at least 5 out of 6 classes
(b) Final Grades At least 5 points: "Pass" (P) (Completed) 4 points or fewer: "Fail” (F) (Not Completed)
(c) Points: Assignments (6 pts)
・ Preparation assignments (5 pts): 1 pt x 5 classes
・ Review assignment (1 pt): 1 pt x 1 class Class discussions on Day 6 (8 pts)
・ Quantity: 0 pts / 2 pts (Good) / 3 pts (Excellent) x 1 class
・ Quality: 0 pts / 3 pts (Good) / 5 pts (Excellent) x 1 class (analytical ability, reasoning skills, ability to build hypothesis, understanding of business frameworks)
Method for determination：
Students who have satisfied the above mentioned criteria will complete the course if the total points of Assignments and Class discussions are 5 pts or more out of 14 pts.
*If you fail to complete the Requirements for Course Completion, your result will be marked “Ineligible for grading.”
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A/B/C/D/F Courses Graded on a Curve
(a) Requirements for Course Completion: Attendance of at least 4 out of 6 classes (at least 3 classes for 4-class courses) Submission of a report
(b) Final Grades
The final grade will be determined by the lecturer based on a grading curve (in principle,
A-15%, B-35%, C-40%, D & F-10%).
*If you fail to complete the Requirements for Course Completion, your result will be marked “Ineligible for grading.”
(c) Points: Assignments1 (8 pts)
・ Preparation assignments (5 pts): 1 pt x 5 classes
・ Review assignment (3 pts): 3 pts x 1 class Class discussions (48 pts)
・ Quantity: 0 pts / 2 pts / 3 pts x 6 classes
・ Quality: 0 pts / 3 pts / 5 pts x 6 classes
*Class discussion points of Leadership Development, Ethics and Values is unique to other courses as follows:
・Quantity/Quality: 0 pts / 4 pts / 6 pts x 6 classes Report2 (40 pts): 10 pts possible x 4
Notes:
1. Not all courses have assignments. Check the course syllabus for the exact requirements.
2. The report evaluation will be shown on your Student Portal or Student Page out of a maximum score of 10.
2. Checking Grades and Evaluations
On the Student Portal or Student Page, you can confirm the Attendance, Class Discussions, Report Evaluation and Grade.
Evaluation of Report
The evaluation of the report which is submitted by Day 4 will be confirmed by Day 6 with lecturer feedback. (Please note the confirmation day may differ for Group Work courses.)
*The notification email will be sent to the class mailing list once it is finalized.
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Grades
The grade will be finalized within one week after the all courses in the term finish.
A student who earns a “D” grade will be awarded credit(s), however, as this grade is in the bottom 10% of the entire class, this will be counted as part of the grades which may lead to disciplinary action.
[For Part-time students]
Students who receive more than five Ds or Fs will be expelled from the university at the end of the correspondence term and course registration afterwards will no longer be accepted.
Three “Ineligible for Grading” results
For courses taken after enrollment in the MBA program, three courses evaluated as “ineligible for grading” will result in one F grade. Any “ineligible for grading” results incurred after this will be counted as one F per course.
[For Pre-MBA Students]
In principle, course registration for non-degree students shall not be accepted afterwards in case a student receives 3 or more “D” or “F” grades.
*The grade of the courses in the October term will be finalized at the beginning of the new year due to the New Year holidays.
*A notification email will be sent to the class mailing list once it is finalized.
Final Class Questionnaire
Please note that you will be able to view your grade for the course after you complete the Final Class Questionnaire for each course via the Student Portal / Student Page. The Final Class Questionnaire remains anonymous, which means the lecturers are not able to identify the names of those who type in the answers.
*The Class Questionnaires for the following courses will be paper-based.
- PT) Keiei Dojo
- PT) Research Project
[When to answer]
After the first final class in the term until 14 days after the last class of the term
[Student Portal]
(a) Select the “Course Registration” tab.
(b) Choose “List of Registered Courses” on the menu.
(c) Click “Details” and “Enter” under the final class’s “Questionnaire” to answer the Final Class Questionnaire.
(d) Click “Reference of Records” of the specific course to confirm the grade.
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[Student Page]
(a) Select “List of Registered Courses.”
(b) Choose the specific course and click “Final Questionnaire Entry” to answer the Final Class Questionnaire.
(c) Click “Reference of Records” to confirm the grade.
Accreditation of credit
Once we confirm all of the grades of the courses conducted in the term, we accredit the credits for the courses which are evaluated as “Completed.”
3. Certificates and Transcript
Please see the table below for the types of certificates issued and costs associated with each.
<Certificates for Students>
Certificate Type
Issue Fee
Remarks
Official Transcript (for each course)
Free of charge
Issued for each course taken after grading is issued.
Official Transcript (list of all courses)
500 yen
Issued to show a list of all courses completed.
Certificate of Course Enrollment
500 yen
Issued for each course during enrollment and after grading is issued.
Certificate of Program Enrollment
500 yen
Issued for the program during enrollment.
Certificate of Expected Degree Completion
500 yen
Issued only when Program Completion is expected.
Certificate of Degree Completion
500 yen
Issued only after Program Completion.
Student ID
2,000 yen
Issued when lost.
Library Card
2,000 yen
Issued when lost.
Commuter Pass Purchase Certificate
Free of charge
For commuting to the campus.
Student Discount Certificate
Free of charge
For long-distance travel on JR.
How to apply
[For Part-time Students]
Please send the request via the Student Portal. (Online payment is also available.)
(a) Login to the Student Portal.
(b) Select “Application.”
(c) Choose the type of the certificate to request.
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(d) Click “Apply” after filling out the details.
[For Pre-MBA Students]
Please send an email to the GLOBIS MBA Student Services Office with your name, the type of certificate (and the names of any courses if applicable), and the language in which you want the certificate issued (English or Japanese). Please make your request well in advance, as it takes about a week to issue each certificate.
When picking up your certificates
Please bring your Student ID with you. We accept payments by credit card or Pasmo/Suica only.
4. Quality Guarantee System
(1) Summary
If a student has satisfied the requirements for program completion but still feels the expected learning outcomes had not been achieved, the student may request to have tuition refunded after a meeting with the GLOBIS MBA Student Services Office. This application may only be made once.
(2) Requirements
[For Part-time Students] Students who have satisfied the program completion requirements as stipulated in the Graduate School Regulations may apply (applications are not accepted on a course-by-course basis). The request must be made one month after evaluation for the last registered course in the program has been finalized. If the request for the Quality Guarantee System has been approved, credits will not be certified, program completion will be not be verified and degrees will not be conferred.
[For Pre-MBA Students] A non-degree student who has fulfilled the course requirements for grading for a particular course may request tuition to be refunded for that course. The request must be made two weeks after the final class of the corresponding course. If the request for the Quality Guarantee System has been approved, credit is certified as long as the non-degree student has been evaluated as having completed the corresponding course. If the student enters a GLOBIS MBA program, it is possible to carry over credits from a course approved by the Quality Guarantee System but the refunded tuition will not be part of any Pre-MBA tuition subtracted from MBA
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tuition.
(3) How to apply
Contact the GLOBIS MBA Student Services Office by email. The Office will send you an application form to fill out. Please fill out the form and return it to the office.
30. University and Enrollment Regulations Graduate School Regulations Degree Regulations Enrollment Regulations Non-Degree Students
Graduate School Regulations
Section 1 — General Provisions
Purpose Article 1: The regulations of the Graduate School of Management, GLOBIS University specify the requirements for the Graduate School of Management, GLOBIS University (hereafter, referred to as the "University"). Graduate School Article 2: The Graduate School of Management is established under the University.
Program Article 3: A professional master's degree program (Master of Business Administration) is established under the Graduate School of Management.
Division Article 4: The Division of Management is placed under the Graduate School of Management. The Division of Management has the four programs below.
1. Part-time MBA Program (Japanese)
2. Part-time MBA Program (English)
3. Full-time MBA Program (English)
4. Online MBA Program (Japanese) Academic Objectives Article 5: In responding to the needs to educate management professionals in Japanese and Asian societies, the Graduate School of Management aims to cultivate practical business leaders and management professionals who follow a well-rounded code of professional ethics who will "create and innovate" businesses. The purpose is to contribute to practical research in the creation of businesses and models of business innovation unique to Japan and Asia.
Section 2 — Duration for Program Completion, Academic Year, Term and School Holidays
Standard Duration of Program Completion and Maximum Duration of Enrollment Article 6: The standard duration of program completion at the Graduate School of Management is below.
1. Part-time MBA Program, Online MBA Program: two years
2. Full-time MBA Program: one year Article 6-2: If students who belong to the Part-time MBA Program or the Online MBA Program decide to take longer to complete the academic program than the standard duration as stipulated in Article 6-1, they may be permitted to extend their studies up to a maximum of five years by applying y for long-term enrollment as specified in Article 14. If students who belong to the Full-time MBA Program decide to take longer to complete
31. the academic program than the standard duration as stipulated in Article 6-1, they may be permitted to extend their studies up to the two years by applying to postpone their graduation to extend their period of enrollment beyond the standard duration of program completion.
Article 6-3: The maximum duration of enrollment in the program is the number of years as stipulated in Article 6-2, with the exception of any leaves of absence.
Academic Year
Article 7: The academic year begins April 1 and ends on March 31 the following year.
Academic Term Article 8: The academic year is divided into four three-month terms; with classes beginning in January, April, July, and October. For the Full-time MBA Program, the academic year is divided into eight terms; with classes beginning in September, October, mid-November, January, mid-February, April, mid-May, and July. Each term is one-and-a-half months long, with the exception of the September term, which is one month long.
School Holidays Article 9: The days on which classes are not held (school holidays) are stipulated separately.
Section 3 — Organizational Structure of Departments and Program President Article 10: The President is the head of the University. Dean Article 11: The Dean is the head of the Graduate School of Management. Management Structure Article 12: Matters concerning the operations of the Graduate School of Management and other necessary affairs are deliberated at faculty meetings or management meetings of the University, depending on the specific content. Article 12-2: Faculty meetings are attended by registered faculty (including professors, associate professors, and lecturers), and other staff as appointed by the faculty meeting. The chairperson of the faculty meeting is the Dean of the Graduate School of Management. Article 12-3: Faculty meetings mainly deliberate on curriculum design, lecturer course assignments, course schedules, lecturer selection, and other related issues. Article 12-4: A Board of Delegates shall be established as necessary, and deliberations by the Board of Delegates can take the place of faculty meeting deliberations. Article 12-5: Management meetings for the University consist of the Chairperson, President, Dean, Deputy Dean, Secretary General, Administration Office Staff, Faculty who have issues to propose, and other University staff deemed necessary by the Chairperson. The Chairperson chairs the management meetings for the University. Article 12-6: Management meetings for the University mainly deliberate on affairs concerning the earnings and expenses of the University, the main services for students, significant changes in systems, and other related issues.
Section 4 — Academic Programs Courses Article 13: Matters concerning courses, the required number of credits, course registration and other issues are stipulated separately.
32. Article 13-2: The courses stipulated in Article 16-1 may, through a variety of media, be offered outside the classroom where the original class is offered.
Article 13-3: The courses stipulated in Article 16-1 may be taken outside of Japan, including the courses stipulated in Article 16-2 which take place outside the classroom where the original class is offered
Article 13-4: The courses stipulated in Article 16-1 may be conducted at places other than classrooms and affiliated facilities of the University.
Long-term Enrollment and Postponing of Graduation Article 14: The Graduate School of Management can accept requests from Part-time and Online students when they apply for the Long-term Enrollment System, which, due to circumstances such as those at work, enables students to complete the curriculum according to a plan for a certain period longer than the standard duration of program completion as stipulated in Article 6-1. Also, the Graduate School of Management can accept requests from Full-time students when they apply to postpone their graduation to extend their period of enrollment beyond the standard duration of program completion as stipulated in Article 6-1 due to legitimate reasons, such as to searching for employment.
Section 5 — Grading and Completion for the Program Grading Article 15: The University evaluates the overall performance of students enrolled in University courses in accordance with prescribed grading criteria. The grading criteria are stipulated separately. Requirements for Program Completion Article 16: Completion of the program of the Graduate School of Management requires students to be enrolled for at least the standard duration of program completion stipulated for each program in Article 6, to pass a test as determined by the Graduate School of Management, and to have obtained at least the required number of credits for program completion in the specified courses.
Credits required for program completion:
1. Part-time MBA Program, Online MBA Program 36 credits
2. Full-time MBA Program 48 credits
Students must complete at least one-half of the credits required for program completion in the program where the student belongs.
1. Part-time MBA Program (Japanese), Online MBA Program at least 18 credits
2. Part-time MBA Program (English) at least 18 credits
3. Full-time MBA Program at least 24 credits
Conferral of Degrees Article 17: The Master of Business Administration (Professional) degree is conferred on those who successfully complete the Graduate School of Management program. Taking Courses at other Graduate School Programs Article 18: The University may, in accordance with consultations with other graduate schools and research institutions in Japan or overseas (hereafter, referred to as “other graduate schools”), allow a student to participate in courses from these other graduate schools if the University determines that courses in a specialized field contribute to the student's academic development. Article 18-2: The credits accrued at other graduate schools as stipulated in Articles 18-1 and 19-1 are, for up to a maximum of 10 credits, considered for credits earned at the University through consultation in the faculty meeting or with the Board of Delegates,.
33. Certification of Credits Earned Prior to Admission Article 19: Credits earned by a student for a course, including credits earned according to stipulations as a non-degree student in the University or other graduate schools , prior to enrollment in the University may be regarded as the equivalent of taking a course at the University when determined there is sufficient educational benefit. Article 19-2: The number of credits that may be recorded as earned at the University in accordance with Article 19-1 cannot exceed 15, including credits earned at the University and those earned at other graduate schools. However, the maximum number of the credits earned at other graduate schools to be regarded as earned credits at the University will be as stipulated in Article 18-2. Article 19-3: Other than as stipulated in Article 19-2, the necessary criteria and procedures for approving credits and related issues are stipulated separately. Article 19-4: The time period for earning credits prior to enrolling in the University in accordance with Article 19 may be no more than half of the standard duration of program completion for the respective professional master's degree program, and will be regarded as enrollment in the University.
Section 6 — Total Capacity and Staff Organization Admission Capacity and Total Capacity Article 20: Admission to the Graduate School of Management program is limited to 540 students.
Program
Admission Capacity
Total Capacity
The Graduate School of Management, Master of Business Administration
540
1040
Staff Organization Article 21: The University maintains staff in charge of duties such as teaching, student affairs, accounting, administration, and other related functions. Specific staff organization is stipulated separately.
Section 7 — Admissions, Withdrawals, Transfers, Leaves of Absence and Graduation Admission Period Article 22: Admission dates are April 1 and October 1 in each academic year. For the Full-time MBA Program, admission dates are September 1 and April 1. Application, Selection, and Procedures for Admission Article 23: In accordance with Article 22, application, selection, and procedures for admission are conducted at least two times each year.
Admission Qualifications Article 24: Qualifications for admission to the University are stipulated separately. Application for Admission Article 25: Those who wish to enroll in the University must apply by submitting a completed application form along with the prescribed application fee and other documents as stipulated separately.
34. Admission Screening Article 26: The President determines which applicants are to be accepted, after deliberations at the faculty meetings or the Board of Delegates, based on the results of the screening. Admission Procedures and Admission Acceptance Article 27: Those who receive notice of acceptance in accordance with Article 26 must submit prescribed documents and pay the enrollment fee. Documents required for admission are stipulated separately.
Article 27-2: The President shall permit the admission of those who have completed the admission procedures (including those who are exempt from paying the enrollment fee or allowed to postpone payment of the enrollment fee).
Withdrawals and Transfers to Other Graduate Schools Article 28: Students wishing to withdraw from the University must notify the Administration Office. Article 28-2: Students wishing to transfer to other graduate schools must notify the Administration Office in the same manner as the withdrawal. Re-Admission Article 29: The University may allow re-admission after a screening when a student who has previously withdrawn from the University reapplies for admission. Transfer Students Article 30: The enrollment of a transfer student from other graduate schools to the University may be granted after examining various factors including the reason for transferring, academic capability and the other related issues. Leaves of Absence Article 31: A student who can no longer continue attending school due to illness or other unavoidable circumstances may be permitted to take a leave of absence after completing the necessary procedures. Article 31-2: The duration of a leave of absence is specified separately. Article 31-3: The student must promptly take steps to re-enroll in the University as soon as the given circumstances necessitating the leave of absence have ended. Study Abroad Article 32: The University may allow a student to study at a graduate school overseas, in accordance with consultations with these entities, if the University determines that the study at the said graduate school contributes to the student’s academic development. Article 32-2: Studies abroad in accordance with Article 32 will not be considered leaves of absence. Non-Degree Students Article 33: Students not enrolled in the University wishing to take one or more courses offered by the University may be permitted to enroll as non-degree students based on provisions of the Graduate School of Management. Article 33-2: Requirements for non-degree students are stipulated by the Graduate School of Management. Graduation Article 34: The University shall approve the graduation of students who satisfy specific program completion requirements as stipulated.
35. Expulsion Article 35: The President may expel a student to whom any one of the following situations applies through consultation in the faculty meeting or with the Board of Delegates.
1. Students whose duration of enrollment exceeds the maximum duration of enrollment stipulated in Article 6.
2. Students who exceed the standard duration of program completion stipulated in Article 6 and repeat an academic year without completing the procedures for long-term enrollment for Part-time students and Online students and postponing of graduation for Full-time students.
3. Students who exceed the authorized leave of absence stipulated in Article 31, neither submitting a re-enrollment form nor requesting for an extension of the leave of absence.
4. Students who have failed to pay the enrollment fee or tuition beyond payment deadlines stipulated separately and do not pay despite being given adequate warnings.
5. Students who do not respond or communicate through their registered contact information for one year.
6. Students who have been reported deceased.
Section 8 — Enrollment Fees, Tuition, and Other Costs Enrollment Fees, Tuition, and Other Costs Article 36: As tuition for the Graduate School of Management, the enrollment fee and the tuition are stipulated below.
1. Part-time MBA Program and Online MBA Program
[Admitted in the academic year 2015 and beyond]
Enrollment fee: JPY 23,000
Tuition for standard duration of program completion (two years): JPY 2,961,000
Long-term Enrollment Fee: JPY 262,000 per year
[Admitted in the academic year 2014]
Enrollment fee: JPY 23,000
Tuition for standard duration of program completion (two years): JPY 2,930,000
Long-term Enrollment Fee: JPY 257,000 per year
[Admitted until and including the academic year 2013]
Enrollment fee: JPY 22,000
Tuition for standard duration of program completion (two years): JPY 2,826,000
Long-term Enrollment Fee: JPY 250,000 per year
2. Full-time MBA Program
[Admitted in the academic year 2015 and beyond]
Enrollment fee: JPY 210,000
Tuition for standard duration of program completion (one year): JPY 3,771,000
Fee for postponing of graduation: JPY 262,000
[Admitted in the academic year 2014]
Enrollment fee: JPY 206,000
Tuition for standard duration of program completion (one year): JPY 3,703,000
Fee for postponing of graduation: JPY 257,000
[Admitted until and including the academic year 2013]
36. Enrollment fee: JPY 200,000
Tuition for standard duration of program completion (one year): JPY 3,600,000
Fee for postponing of graduation: JPY 250,000
Other necessary educational costs are stipulated separately.
The enrollment fees for non-degree students for the Part-time, Online and Full-time programs are defined as follows. The tuition for each course is stipulated separately.
[Admitted in the academic year 2014 and beyond]
JPY 23,000
[Admitted until and including the academic year 2013]
JPY 22,000
Payment Method Article 37: The payment method of the enrollment fee, tuition and other costs is defined separately.
Section 9 — Rewards and Punishment
Commendation Article 38: Students with superior character and grades, or students who display behavior of worthy of particular value may receive commendation.
Scholarship Article 39: The University may award scholarships to outstanding students as identified through reviews during the admissions process or in recognition of course achievement.
Disciplinary Action Article 40: The President shall take disciplinary action after deliberations at the faculty meetings or the Board of Delegates for students who have violated the Graduate School Regulations or any other regulations or directives, or who have committed any unlawful or inappropriate action. Forms of Disciplinary Action Article 41: The three levels of disciplinary action are: (1) a warning, (2) suspension for a limited period of time, and (3) expulsion.
1. Warning: A demand to correct past errors and a call for improvement.
2. Suspension: An order suspending the student from attending class; the period of suspension shall be less than six months.
3. Expulsion: Forfeiture of student status.
Behaviors Subject to Disciplinary Action Article 42: Behavior and other items listed below may be subject to disciplinary action. Item (1), however, shall in principle result in expulsion.
1. Students who receive or exceed the number of Ds or Fs specified in their corresponding program.
2. Acts that violate University regulations.
3. Harassment.
37. 4. Cheating on examinations and other activities or actions that violate academic ethical standards in the preparation of a report or other assignment.
5. Addressing, contributing, or posting comments that malign or slander the Graduate School of Management or those related to the school through media that is accessible to those related to the school, including the mailing lists, SNS (social networking services), and others.
6. Actions that obstruct the duties of teaching staff and student learning, research, and legitimate activities at the University through unlawful means, such as violence, intimidation, fraud, and others.
7. Criminal activity.
8. Other actions that disrupt the sound order of the University and actions deemed inappropriate for students.
Implementation of Disciplinary Action Article 43: Disciplinary action shall be implemented by the Dean of the Graduate School of Management or others, under orders from the President, by issuing a notice of disciplinary action to the student. Student Opportunity for a Hearing Article 44: The President shall notify a student who is subject to disciplinary action that said action will be placed for deliberation before the faculty meeting or the Board of Delegates, and if factual errors, new facts, or other legitimate causes are discovered, the student will be afforded the opportunity to present oral or written comments regarding said disciplinary action. The comments made by the students relating to Article 42-1 shall be reported to the Academic Review Committee. The details regarding the Academic Review Committee are stipulated separately.
Supplementary Provisions
1. The Graduate School Regulations take effect on April 1, 2006.
2. The revised provisions of the Graduate School Regulations (Articles 3, 10-2, 18 and 21) take effect on April 1, 2007.
3. The revised provisions of the Graduate School Regulations (Article 17-2 and Item (1) of Article 39) take effect on December 25, 2006.
4. The revisions of the Graduate School Regulations (Articles 3 and 10-5) take effect on May 1, 2008.
5. The revisions of the Graduate School Regulations (Article 10) take effect on August 1, 2008.
6. The revisions of the Graduate School Regulations (Item (1) of Article 39) take effect on September 29, 2008.
7. The revisions of the Graduate School Regulations (Articles 18 and 21) take effect on April 1, 2009.
8. The revisions of the Graduate School Regulations (Items (2) and (5) of Article 36) take effect on March 20, 2009.
9. The revisions of the Graduate School Regulations (Articles 18, 21 and 33) take effect on April 1, 2010.
10. The revisions of the Graduate School Regulations (Articles 14, 18, and 21) take effect on April 1, 2011.
11. The revisions of the Graduate School Regulations take effect on April 1, 2012.
12. The revisions of the Graduate School Regulations take effect on April 1, 2013.
13. The revisions of the Graduate School Regulations take effect on April 1, 2014.
14. The revisions of the Graduate School Regulations take effect on October 1, 2014.
Degree Regulations
Purpose Article 1: These regulations aim to provide the necessary details for the granting of a degree by the Graduate School of Management, GLOBIS University.
38. Conferral of Degrees Article 2: The University shall confer professional degrees. These degrees are conferred on those who have completed the program at the Graduate School of Management.
Area of Specialization Article 3: The area of specialization describing this professional degree shall be: Master of Business Administration (Professional degree) Verification of Graduation Article 4: The President shall establish a completion verification committee as part of the faculty meetings to consider whether degrees should be conferred on students who have completed the program. Article 4-2: The committee in Article 4 shall consist of representatives of the faculty and staff, including at least two faculty members; however, faculty members and other staff from other graduate schools or research institutions may be added to the deliberations as deemed necessary by the President. Article 4-3: The committee shall consider whether degrees should be conferred on students who have completed the program based on their performance and report its findings to the President. Conferral of Degrees Article 5: Based on the report referred to in Article 4-3, the Dean shall confer defined degrees on students who have been designated to receive degrees and notify students who will not receive degrees.
Supplementary Provisions The Degree Regulations take effect on April 1, 2006.
39. Enrollment Regulations of the Part-time MBA Program, Graduate School of Management, GLOBIS University
Section 1 — General Provisions Purpose Article 1: The Enrollment Regulations of the Part-time MBA Program, Graduate School of Management, GLOBIS University (hereafter, referred to as the "Enrollment Regulations") specify the requirements for the Part-time MBA Program (corresponding to Articles 2-1 and 2-2) associated with the Graduate School Regulations. The requirements which correspond to Article 2-4 are specified in the Enrollment Regulations of the Online MBA Program. Program Article 2: The following four programs are placed under the Division of Management of the Graduate School of Management, GLOBIS University (hereafter, referred to as the “University”).
1. Part-time MBA Program (Japanese)
2. Part-time MBA Program (English)
3. Full-time MBA Program (English)
4. Online MBA Program (Japanese)
Section 2 —Admissions, Admission Screenings and Tuition
Time of Admission Article 3: The dates of admission are April 1 and October 1 of each academic year.
Application Qualifications Article 4: Applicants to the University, in principle, must have more than three years of work experience, whether private or public, and have met one of the following criteria upon the dates of admission:
1. Graduated from a four-year college or university.
2. Received a Bachelor's degree certified under the (Japanese) National Institution for Academic Degrees and University Evaluation (NIAD-UE).
3. Completed 16 years of education in an institution outside of Japan.
4. Completed 16 years of education in an institution outside of Japan through distance learning from Japan.
5. Completed a program in Japan at an educational institution that has been designated within an educational system of a foreign country as being equivalent to a program of a university in said foreign country (limited to programs which graduates are considered to have completed a program of 16 years of education at an educational institution in said foreign country) and that has been designated as such by the Japanese Minister of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology.
6. Completed a program offered at a higher vocational school (the vocational program is limited to programs which are at least four years and meet other standards as determined by the Japanese Minister of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology) after the date that the Japanese Minister of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology accredited the program (which offers advanced diplomas).
7. Have been designated as eligible by the Japanese Minister of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology.
8. Confirmed by the University to have the equivalent academic capacity as a university graduate, and to be at least 22 years of age.
Application Process Article 5: Applicants must submit the application documents and pay the stipulated application fee by the specified deadline.
40. Admission Screenings Article 6: The decision regarding which students to admit will be made after an admission screening of all the applicants. Article 6-2: Admission screening procedures such as the method and timing are stipulated separately. Applying to Different Programs Simultaneously, Reapplying to the Same Program Article 7: Applicants may not apply to more than one program (Part-time MBA Program (Japanese) / Part-time MBA Program (English) / Full-time MBA Program (English) / Online MBA Program (Japanese)) during the same academic year. Article 7-2: Applicants who were not accepted in previous years may reapply. Article 7-3: Applicants need to resubmit all designated documents when reapplying. Article 7-4: If applicants are not accepted, they may not reapply to any of the programs (Part-time MBA Program (Japanese) / Part-time MBA Program (English) / Full-time MBA Program (English)) during the same academic year. Admission Procedures, Admission Acceptance and Cancellation of Admission Article 8: After acceptance, applicants will be officially admitted to the program upon receipt of the signed Confirmation of Enrollment at the GLOBIS University Administration Office (hereafter, referred to as the “Administration Office”) and the payment of the enrollment fee by the designated date. Non-degree students as stated in Section 8 are exempt from paying the enrollment fee. Article 8-2: Those who receive notice of acceptance (hereafter, referred to as “accepted applicants”) must submit the required documents and complete the tuition payment procedure by the designated date. Up until the time of admission, accepted applicants may, after completing the designated procedures, take courses as Pre-MBA (J) students, Pre-MBA (E) students, Special Pre-MBA (J) students (Sendai and Fukuoka campuses), GMBA open-enrollment students and MBA open-enrollment students, which are non-degree students as defined in Section 8, or as Pre-Online MBA students and Online open-enrollment students, which are non-degree students as defined in Section 8 of the Online MBA Enrollment Regulations.
Article 8-3: Cancellations of admission will be accepted from accepted applicants until one day before the date of admission. The tuition, except for the enrollment fee, will be returned to the cancelling accepted applicants. Article 8-4: When cancelling admission, accepted applicants must return all the course materials received and bear the cost of shipment.
Article 8-5: The University may cancel a receipt and acceptance of an application, acceptance, and admission to the program of a person who has requested to be admitted, in the case that it becomes evident that the said person is a member or a person involved with antisocial forces, such as a gang, a company associated with a gang or a corporate extortionist. Payment of Tuition, Refund Policy Article 9: The tuition for the two-year standard duration of program completion shall be paid every six months in four installments. At the student’s request, a student may pay several installments at the same time. Payments are to be made by bank transfer from a bank account. If the payment policy is changed, students are to follow the revised policy. Article 9-2: Students who fail to complete the program requirements within the standard duration of program completion are required to pay the long-term enrollment fee each additional year. Article 9-3: A receipt shall be issued upon request. In principle, a receipt for paid tuition shall be issued only one time. Article 9-4: Payment of tuition must be made by the due date. When payment is not confirmed after the due date, the Administration Office manages the process according to the Provisions regarding Students with Unpaid Tuition stipulated separately. Article 9-5: If a revision of tuition is made, students are to follow the change in their payment the following academic year. Article 9-6: For students on a term leave of absence, the payment of tuition during their term leave of absence will be deferred until they return, as stipulated in Article 29. Article 9-7: Paid tuition will not be refunded.
41. Article 9-8: Notwithstanding Article 9-7, if the University accepts a request for withdrawal from a student before the payment deadline, any future tuition installments shall be deemed unnecessary, and any tuition installments paid in advance will be refunded. If the University accepts a request for withdrawal from a student after the following term has already started, any paid tuition installments for the terms corresponding to the current six-month installment period will not be refunded. For those who have paid all the tuition in advance, the amount equivalent to the remaining future installments will be refunded being regarded the tuition has been paid the tuition ever six months. Students will bear any and all service charges that may arise from the refund.
Article 9-9: Notwithstanding Article 9-7, the tuition payment for an expelled student will be refunded for the terms corresponding to the terms when the course registration was terminated. Paid tuition is defined as tuition which was paid by the students after deducting the amounts as stipulated in Article 9-10 and scholarship. Students will bear any and all service charges that may arise from the refund.
Article 9-10: The tuition for credits earned prior to admission and recognized as credits earned at the University will be deducted from the full amount of the tuition for the two-year standard duration of program completion, as stated in Article 36 of the Graduate School Regulations. The tuition will be deducted beginning with the last installment and then the third installment (not beginning with the first installment). Also, if non-degree students including Pre-MBA (J) or Pre-MBA (E) students take a course leave of absence and re-enroll after admission, the earned credits will be considered as credits earned after admission. The tuition for the credits will be deducted from the total amount of the tuition and treated as a special case. Article 9-11: Notwithstanding Article 9-7, tuition may be refunded if the accepted applicants cancel their admission before the admission date and have paid their tuition according to Article 8-3, or if there is a special approval from the Dean and the Administration Office, the tuition may be refunded at the student’s request up to the amount of the paid tuition. Verification of Credits Obtained Prior to Admission Article 10: Those who wish to transfer credits earned at other graduate schools and research institutions in Japan or overseas (hereafter, referred to as “other graduate schools”) prior to admission, in accordance with Article 19 of the Graduate School Regulations, must submit documents that show the relevant course name, the number of credits earned, and a course outline, along with the corresponding transcripts to the Administration Office when completing the admission procedures. A maximum of 10 credits may be transferred and be recognized as credits earned at the University, if registered faculty members in charge of the relevant fields at the University approve after a screening. Article 10-2: The maximum number of credits that can be taken as a non-degree student prior to admission and transferred to an MBA program is 12 credits, regardless of the program. However, if the said person becomes a non-degree student before the 2014 July term, the maximum number of credits that he or she can earn and transfer to an MBA program before admission is 15.
Article 10-3: Up to 15 credits earned prior to admission can be recognized as earned in the University, including the credits stipulated in Article 10 and 10-2. Furthermore, for the credits to be transferred according to Article 10-2 to be recognized as credits of the University, the courses must have been registered or the credits must have been earned 5 or fewer years prior to the date of admission. The period of the validity is only applicable to the University; if a student transfers to another graduate school, the student will follow the regulations stipulated by the said graduate school.
Article 10-4: For courses for any non-degree student defined in Section 8 taken 5 or fewer years before the date of admission, courses which are marked as either “D” or “F” will be counted in the evaluations which result in the disciplinary action stipulated in Article 24.
Article 10-5: If the said student registers for courses exceeding the maximum number of credits which can be transferred as stipulated in Article 10-2, the Administration Office will decide which course’s credits will be transferred.
Transfers among Programs Article 11: A student wishing to transfer to a different program in the University may, after a screening, receive permission to transfer. If the student wishes to transfer to the Full-time MBA Program, the Enrollment Regulations of the Full-time MBA program will be applied. The following Articles 11 to 11-6 apply to students wishing to transfer between part-time programs. The transfer shall be on either April 1 or October 1 after receiving permission. The student wishing to transfer to a different program shall contact the Administration Office by the end of January for April transfer or by the end of July for October transfer and follow specific procedures. If the said student wishes to transfer to programs offered in a different language,
42. he or she must submit an essay regarding the reason for requesting the program transfer. The program transfer will be decided after a comprehensive review of the submitted documents, interview results and other related information.
Article 11-2: Credits and grades including “D”, “F” and “Ineligible for grading” that students received before the program transfer will be transferred to the transferred program. In principle, if upon transfer a student earned more credits than the maximum number of credits in a program in a different language as stipulated in Article 16, the program transfer request cannot be accepted.
Article 11-3: After transferring, the student is required to follow the program completion requirements of the program into which the student has transferred. The period of enrollment and any term leaves of absence prior to transfer will be counted as part of the entire period of being enrolled as an MBA student.
Article 11-4: Students are required to pay tuition equal to the entire amount of the tuition of the transferred program minus the amount of tuition already paid. A scholarship that the student has received before the program transfer will be terminated so that the students are required to pay the entire amount of the enrollment fee and the tuition of the transferred program. The amount already paid by the student will be deducted.
Article 11-5: Students are required to pay the amount of the actual costs related program transfer such as the Student ID reissuance fee.
Article 11-6: After transferring, the student is required to follow the Enrollment Regulations of the transferred program.
Section 3 — School Holidays School Holidays Article 12: The days on which classes are not held (school holidays) are the New Year’s holidays, Golden Week, and other days specified by the University.
Section 4 — Taking Courses Course Planning Article 13: Every year, students are to decide which courses they plan to take the following academic year and submit their course registration plans to the Administration Office before the end of the current academic year. The Administration Office will provide guidance with regards to taking courses if necessary. In principle, students shall register each term for the courses which are written on their course registration plan. Article 13-2: Due to the circumstances of students at work, students can apply for the Long-term Enrollment System, which enables the students to complete the curriculum according to a plan longer than the standard duration of program completion as stipulated in Article 14 of the Graduate School Regulations. Students wishing to use this system shall submit the designated form to the Administration Office. Article 13-3: Upon submission of the designated form, the period of extension will be for one year. If the students wish to change or further extend their period of enrollment, they must re-submit the designated form six months before the expected graduation term. Article 13-4: If students do not submit the designated form and remain enrolled in the program beyond the standard duration of program completion or the period of extension as submitted on the designated form, they will be considered as repeating a school year, obliged to pay the long-term enrollment fee stipulated in Article 9-2 and subject to disciplinary action. Article 13-5: According to the student’s enrollment circumstances, the University may ask the student to review their course registration and, after contacting the student, cancel the student’s course registration.
Maximum Number of Credits Article 14: The maximum number of courses for which any student can register is equivalent to 30 credits in a given academic year.
Article 14-2: The maximum number of credits students may earn while enrolled in the program as part of their paid tuition is 40 credits.
43. Article 14-3: If students request to register for more than 40 credits, the students are required to apply and pay for each course. Regardless of the term to be registered, the students are required to pay the full amount of the tuition for the course in advance when their course registration has been confirmed. Even if the total amount of earned credits does not reach 40 credits after the additional application, the credits earned through this registration will not be included in the total number of possible credits during enrollment and the tuition paid will not be returned. Tuition upon cancellation of courses when the student has completed more than 40 credits shall be returned under the following conditions:
a. If the cancellation is made 14 days or more before the first day of the corresponding course, no cancellation fee will be incurred.
b. If the cancellation is made 13 or fewer days before the first day of the corresponding course, JPY 31,000 is charged per course.
Article 14-4: In accordance with Article 14-3, if the students complete a course when the student has completed more than 40 credits during their enrollment period, the credits are considered as credits earned during their enrollment.
Program Completion
Article 15: Students must earn 36 credits including the credits of the required and required elective courses for program completion. As the required courses and required elective courses differ according to admission year, they are stipulated in a table separately. Students must complete at least one-half of the credits required for program completion in the program where the students belong. However, the courses offered in the Part-time MBA Program (Japanese) and the ones offered in the Online MBA Program (Japanese) are considered as identical.
Article 15-2: In principle, program completion consists of, in addition to the contents stipulated in Article 15, passing the GLOBIS Management Assessment Program (GMAP) test during the maximum duration of enrollment. However, MBA program (English) students and students who were admitted into the Part-time MBA program (Japanese) in or before 2010 are exempt from taking the test. Even if a student requests to take the test, the request will not be accepted.
Article 15-3: At the end of the academic year and at the end of the maximum duration of enrollment (not including any leave of absence periods) which means the end of 2nd, 3rd, 4th or 5th year, respectively, students who complete the program completion requirements as stipulated in Article 16 of the Graduate School Regulations are judged as having completed the program. Hence, they cannot extend their duration of enrollment after program completion has been determined. Enrollment in Courses and Certification of Credits from Different Programs Article 16: In the case that a student registers for a course in a different language from the program in which the student belongs, the credits will be certified as credits earned for the student’s respective program. The maximum number of credits that can be earned in program in a different language is 12, one-third of the required credits for program completion, including those registered before admission. Students are not allowed to register for the same course in both languages. If a student enrolls in the same course in both Japanese and English before the 2010 academic year, the credits earned in both courses will be included towards the maximum number of credits earned, but only the first course completed will count as part of the credits required for program completion.
Article 16-2: To register for a course from a program offered in a different language, students need to meet the requirements for language ability below.
1. For MBA program (Japanese) students who wish to register for the courses in MBA programs (English): - English Proficiency (meeting any of following criteria): ・Speak English as a native language
・Pass a language interview conducted by the Administration Office
・Have otherwise demonstrated English proficiency as determined by the Administration Office by submitting TOEFL, IELTS, or TOEIC test results.
2. For MBA program (English) students who wish to register for the courses in the MBA program (Japanese): - Japanese Proficiency (meeting any of following criteria):
44. ・Speak Japanese as a native language ・Have graduated from a college, university or graduate school program conducted entirely in Japanese
・Have Japanese language proficiency approximately equivalent to Level 1 on the Japanese Language Examination or N1 on the Japanese Language Proficiency Test
Article 16-3: After admission, there is no limitation on registration for courses offered in the Online program. However, students are not allowed to register for the same course in Part-time MBA Program (Japanese) and Online MBA Program (Japanese).
Taking Courses at other Graduate School Programs and Certification of Credits
Article 17: Credits accrued before admission and during enrollment at other graduate schools as a result of Article 17-2 of the Graduate School Regulations are, for up to a maximum of 10 credits, considered for credits earned at the University through specified procedures.
Course Closure, Class Cancellation and Changes (on the University side) Article 18: In order to maintain effective learning, courses may be closed when the minimum required number of students is not met or other unavoidable circumstances arise. Article 18-2: Course closures will be decided by 14 days prior to the first day of the corresponding course. Article 18-3: Under certain circumstances affecting the faculty member, classes may be presented by substitute faculty members, or changes such as class dates, times, locations, or contents may be made.
Article 18-4: After the courses have started, classes may be canceled, or courses may be closed or postponed under the following circumstances.
1. Strikes related to transportation agencies, natural disasters or calamities such as typhoons or earthquakes, or riots or a coup d’état.
2. Accident, illness, an event of congratulations or condolences involving the course faculty member.
3. Maintenance inspections, renovation work, or other activity disrupting access or use of the facilities.
4. Other circumstances or force majeure as determined by the Administration Office that makes holding classes impossible.
Article 18-5: Under certain circumstances affecting the University that force a course change, closure, or postponement, students shall immediately return any course materials they have received. In this case, the University shall bear the shipping costs. Course Cancellation, Course or Class Changes (on the Student side) Article 19: After course registration, students may cancel courses, change courses, or postpone the term of their registered courses up until 14 days prior to the first day of the corresponding course. Article 19-2: If a student changes courses, cancels courses or postpones the term to take one’s registered courses, they shall immediately return any course materials they have received. In this case, the student shall bear the shipping costs. Article 19-3: Students who do not abide by Article 19 may be subject to the penalties below:
- Registration for the same course in any MBA program will not be allowed for one year.
- If violated more than three times, course registration priority is given to other students. In other words, such students can only register for courses which have not reached capacity.
Article 19-4: However, an exception can be made when special circumstances arise after course registration, such as a long-term business trip as required by the student’s employer, other conditions equivalent to a leave of absence or an urgent schedule change of a faculty member. These exceptions would not be limited to those in Articles 19 through 19-3.
Article 19-5: Students shall not register for courses which have dates that overlap even partially. In this case, students are required to cancel one of these courses during the period stipulated in Article 19.
Article 19-6: If, after the courses begin, the Administration Office finds a student registered for courses which have dates that overlap, equivalent to those described in Article 19-5, the Administration Office shall make the registration of either one of the courses invalid. Also, registration for the course made invalid will not be allowed for one year, and registration priority for all courses will be given to other students.
