Introduction to Finance MBA Trial Class in Taipei
Think Like a CEO, Decide Like a CFO: Elevate Your Career with GLOBIS
Ready to elevate your career and step into next-level leadership? Join GLOBIS University for an exclusive, highly interactive in-person MBA trial class on the fundamental concepts of finance and discover how investment and value creation are the responsibility of every business professional and are not limited to the role of a CFO. This MBA trial class is part of the upcoming Essentials of Finance Pre-MBA course offered to professionals in Taiwan from January 2027.
Guided by Satoshi Hirose, Dean of the GLOBIS MBA Program, you'll gain insights into how every business strategy and decision connects to finance and ultimately impacts company performance and genuine value creation. If accounting and finance feel unfamiliar, we encourage you to join us!
Here's what you can expect to delve into during the session:
- Learn the basic concepts of finance and how to apply them in daily life and business.
- Discuss business models and strategy and how they connect to financial statements through numbers.
- Experience GLOBIS's unique, case-centered, interactive learning environment.
- Speak directly with our Admissions Advisors to learn about our programs in more detail.
- Enjoy catered networking with other professionals living and working in Taiwan.
This class introduces frameworks and concepts from the GLOBIS MBA courses Essentials of Accounting and Essentials of Finance, the fundamental courses for new students at GLOBIS.
Featured Speaker
- Satoshi Hirose | Dean of GLOBIS University
- Education | MSIA: Carnegie Mellon University | BA: Keio University (Economics)
- Insight: Satoshi Hirose integrates deep cross-industry transformation experience—spanning derivatives trading, management consulting, and executive leadership in corporate turnarounds—into practical management and financial education. Emphasizing a holistic approach to leadership and financial reorganization, he guides leaders to navigate complex operational transitions, align corporate strategy with execution, and master essential financial principles to drive resilient, purpose-led organizational growth.
Who Will Benefit Most?
- Aspiring Business Leaders & Entrepreneurs: Ready to strengthen financial acumen, evaluate business opportunities, and make data-driven investment decisions to drive growth in dynamic markets.
- Strategic Decision-Makers: Looking to master core financial principles, interpret balance sheets, and apply capital allocation frameworks directly to drive profitability in their workplace.
- Future MBA Candidates: Eager to experience GLOBIS's practical, case-study-based learning environment before committing to the Full-time MBA Program or the Part-time & Online MBA Program.
Whether you're aiming for your next promotion or scaling a venture, walk away with practical tools you can apply immediately. Reserve your spot today to experience the GLOBIS advantage!
Agenda
| 09:30 | Reception Opens |
|---|---|
| 10:00 | Introduction to GLOBIS |
| 10:10 | MBA Trial Class |
| 11:40 | Q&A with Networking |
Venue Details
Venue Details
- Location: Hotel Metropolitan Premier Taipei
- Address: No. 133號, Section 3, Nanjing E Rd, Fuhua Village, Zhongshan District, Taipei City, Taiwan 104
- Meeting Room: Shobu (2nd Floor)
- Access: Google Maps Link
Faculty Profile
Satoshi Hirose
Dean, Graduate School of Management, GLOBIS UniversitySatoshi Hirose is the dean of GLOBIS University. Before joining GLOBIS, he worked at BELLSYSTEM24, the largest CRM company in Japan. After it was acquired by Bain Capital, he launched a new business as SVP/Co-COO.
Satoshi began his career as a derivatives trader and corporate risk manager. He then joined A.T. Kearney as a management consultant specializing in corporate strategy development and implementation, corporate transformation, M&A arrangements, and post-merger integration for various companies in Japan and Asia.
Later, he took on various roles at AIG/AIU: corporate executive officer, VP in charge of operations and technology, chief of staff, and project management officer. While there, he led several corporate transition programs, including a turnaround after the 2008 financial crisis.
At GLOBIS University, he teaches Finance, Financial Reorganization, Global Strategy, Leadership, and Management Philosophy for both the Japanese and English MBA programs.
Education:
MSIA, Carnegie Mellon University
BA, Economics, Keio University