We are pleased to announce that Shizenkan University is now accepting applications for non-degree students.
[Non-degree program]
The non-degree program is a system that allows non-Master’s students to take some of the courses offered by Shizenkan’s Professional Master’s Program on a course-by-course basis. Students who complete the coursework can earn credits.
The course being offered this time is “Global Management: Strategy, Organization and Leadership”. Other courses will be offered in the future (please refer to the bottom of this page).
[Course description]
Shizenkan University offers a non-degree, credited course, [Global Management: Strategy, Organization, and Leadership]. You will take the course along with Shizenkan’s MBA students and receive credits and a certificate upon completion. The course teaches you key concepts of global management such as global integration vs. local responsiveness, different forms of global organization, cultural intelligence, and global leadership. This course fully utilizes case method, so you will have lively discussions with other participants and lecturers, which allows you to connect concepts with practical situations.
[Faculty]
| Prof. Ryukichi Miyabayashi |
| Adjunct Associate Professor, Shizenkan University |
| Prof. Katsuhiko Yoshikawa |
| Vice President, Shizenkan University |
| Prof. Yih-Teen Lee |
| IESE Business School, Barcelona |
[Overview]
| Course name | Global Management: Strategy, Organization and Leadership |
| Course period | January 9, 2026 – March 27, 2026 |
| Language | English |
| Number of slots | Approximately 2 |
| Format | Online via Zoom (only the final exam will be held at the Shizenkan campus) |
| Deadline for the application | Wednesday, December 10, 2025 by 12:00pm (JST) |
| Number of credit | 2 credits |
| Selection period | Wednesday, December 10 – Monday, December 15, 2025 (Document screening and interview) |
| Fees | 230,000 JPY (Non-Degree Program registration fee 30,000 JPY and Tuition fee 200,000 JPY) |
[Voicies from the past program participants]
| “This course was one of the top three I have taken at Shizenkan. The content was highly relevant to my work undergoing Glocalization, offering practical insights directly applicable to real challenges within my organization. The course struck an effective balance between theory and practice, making the learning versatile and easy to apply in real-world contexts.The small class size and highly engaged participants created an interactive environment with meaningful exchanges among faculty and peers. I am deeply grateful for the passion and dedication of the faculties, which made the experience even more inspiring. I am sure I will revisit what I learned many times, and I would strongly recommend this course to future students.” （Class of 2025） |
| “The course gave me new insights. I found that the depth of learning varied in each session, and I learned more when the professor challenged students’ opinions or facilitated discussions among us.”（Class of 2025） |
[Class schedule]
| Session 1 | Friday, January 9, 2026, 18:30-21:45 (JST) | Globalization, industry, and corporations |
| Session 2 | Friday, January 16, 18:30-21:45 (JST) | Understanding the Key Framework for Global Strategy: Global Integration vs. Local Responsiveness |
| Session 3 | Friday, January 23, 18:30-21:45 (JST) | Dealing with the Tension between Headquarters and Subsidiaries |
| Session 4 | Friday, January 30, 18:30-21:45 (JST) | Designing Collaborative Networks between Subsidiaries |
| Session 5 | Friday, February 6, 18:30-21:45 (JST) | Facilitating Learning and Innovation in Global Organizations |
| Session 6 | Friday, February 27, 18:30-22:00 (JST) | Cross-Cultural Management in MNCs |
| Session 7 | Friday, March 6, 18:30-22:00 (JST) | Managing Cross-Border M&A |
| Session 8 | Friday, March 13, 18:30-21:45 (JST) | Living as a Global Leader |
| Final Exam | Friday, March 27 19:00-21:15 (JST) |
[Other Non-degree Courses Offerings]
| Course Name | Language | Course Start Date | Announcement Period |
| Leadership and Negotiation | Japanese | January, 2026 | November, 2025 |
| Leadership and Negotiation | English | January, 2026 | November, 2025 |
Contact us
Admissions Office, Graduate School of Leadership and Innovation, Shizenkan University
Address: Nihonbashi Takashimaya Mitsui Building 17F
2-5-1 Nihonbashi Chuo-ku Tokyo 103-6117 Japan
Tel: +81-3-6281-9011
E-mail: admissions-non-degree@shizenkan.ac.jp