Japanese Innovation in Marketing and Strategy Online MBA Trial Class

Wednesday, September 10, 2025 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM (Pacific Daylight Time)
Details:
Explore the GLOBIS MBA through a Trial Class, learn practical business skills, and take the first step towards a life-changing experience.

What does it take for a Japanese company to not only survive but thrive on the global stage, outshining established giants like Zara, GAP, and H&M? Learn about the remarkable journey of UNIQLO, a Japanese clothing brand that transformed from a local retailer into an international powerhouse. Through real-world case studies, you’ll uncover the strategies and innovations that propelled UNIQLO to the top, even in times of uncertainty.

In this “Japanese Innovation in Marketing and Strategy” Trial Class, we will explore:

  • How has a Japanese company succeeded in a saturated international market?
  • What marketing strategies has UNIQLO adopted to distinguish itself from the competition?
  • How has UNIQLO continued to innovate during the pandemic?

In this trial class, you will:

  • Experience GLOBIS’s unique case-centered and interactive learning environment
  • Discover the GLOBIS ecosystem and how we enable business education beyond the traditional MBA curriculum
  • Speak directly with our Admissions Advisors to learn about our programs in more details
  • Have the opportunity to receive a free ebook “KOKOROZASHI: The Pursuit of Meaning in Business.”

This class introduces frameworks and knowledge from the GLOBIS MBA course “Essentials of Marketing & Strategy,” a very popular course for new students at GLOBIS looking to dive into the world of marketing and strategy.

Notes about this interactive online event

This event will be held live online. Upon registration, a link will be sent to your email address with a URL and details on how to join. Some tips for the event!

  • Join on time as the event will be live (we recommend signing in at least 5 minutes early)
  • Please try to have earphones, microphone and/or a webcam ready for a more interactive experience
  • Have a good time and don’t be shy to participate in the discussions

We look forward to meeting you online.

Overview

Date: Wednesday, September 10, 2025
Time: 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM (Pacific Daylight Time)
Where: Online
Registration Fee: Free of charge
Language: English

Agenda

5:45 PM (PDT) Reception Opens
6:00 PM (PDT) Welcome & GLOBIS Introduction
6:05 PM (PDT) Trial Class
7:00 PM (PDT) Q&A and Survey
7:15 PM (PDT) GLOBIS Admissions Info

Yasuyuki Kato (Lecturer)

Mr. Yasuyuki Kato currently serves as President and Chief Executive Officer of GLOBIS USA, Inc.

After graduating from university, Mr. Kato joined a prominent general trading company in Japan, where he was engaged in global business projects based in China. He then moved to a strategy consulting firm, serving as a consultant for client companies seeking to expand overseas and develop new businesses.

Prior to joining GLOBIS USA, he served as Vice President of GLOBIS China.

As a corporate training instructor, he delivers lectures on a wide range of topics, including corporate strategy, corporate philosophy, and overseas expansion strategies.

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