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 Tomoya Nakamura, Managing Director of GLOBIS Corporation, 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
- Tomoya Nakamura | Managing Director of GLOBIS Corporation and KIBOW Social Impact Investment
- Education | MBA: Harvard Business School | BA: Hitotsubashi University (Social Studies)
- Insight: Tomoya Nakamura bridges traditional Western leadership frameworks with Eastern management philosophy, emphasizing purpose-driven leadership centered on Kokorozashi (personal mission). Drawing from his experience in turnaround management and equity distribution, he highlights how long-term value creation depends on empowering employees and building empathetic workplace cultures. His teaching ultimately pushes leaders to move beyond top-down tactics to align organizational strategy with genuine personal conviction.
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
| 19:00 | Reception Opens |
|---|---|
| 19:30 | Introduction to GLOBIS |
| 19:40 | MBA Trial Class |
| 21:00 | 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: Ume (3rd Floor)
- Access: Google Maps Link
Tomoya Nakamura
Managing Director, KIBOW Social Impact InvestmentTomoya Nakamura started his professional career at Marubeni Corporation. Over the years, he reorganized an invested company at Advantage Partners (a buyout and venture capital firm) and served as senior managing director of Sun-Life Corporation. At Sun-Life, he introduced a progressive ESOP for more than 250 employees, including part-time workers.
At GLOBIS University, Tomoya served as dean of the English MBA Programs while starting the global training business. He also founded GLOBIS USA, Inc. in San Francisco. While a research associate at the General Management Unit of Harvard Business School, Tomoya wrote two HBS cases that apply Eastern philosophy to management. He co-authored KOKOROZASHI: The Pursuit of Meaning in Business and periodically writes for the online publication GLOBIS Insights.
Currently, Tomoya serves as managing director of KIBOW Social Impact Investment and teaches courses in corporate philosophy, Japanese management, and leadership.
Outside of his professional work, Tomoya holds a total of three black belts and five dans in Aikido, Aiki Jujitsu, and Kankojiryu Aiki.
Education:
MBA, Harvard Business School
BA, Social Studies, Hitotsubashi University