Global Daigaku.com Domestic Newsletter Vol. 15
Education & Training in Japan, Online and Overseas
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September 2002 Edition - Vol.15


Seminars & Upcoming Event Information

The Ansoff Institute 2002 - Optimizing Long-Term Profitability
A 2-Day Strategic Management Seinar for Senior Executives
Date: December 4-5, 2002
Venue: International House of Japan (Roppongi, Minato-ku)
Facilitators: Dr. Peter H. Antoniou - Principal in Ansoff Associates
Dr. Patrick A. Sullivan - Professor Emeritus at Alliant International University
Day 1 - Dynamics of the Environment and of the Firm
Some of the topics covered include:
  • Environmental Turbulence
  • Real Time Response
  • Strategic Segmentation
  • Strategic Success Paradigm
Day 2 - Strategic Diagnosis & Management of Change
Topics include:
  • SBA Attractiveness
  • Strategic Diagnosis
  • Management of Change
  • Entrepreneurial Strategic Planning
  • and much, much, more!
This two-day seminar for senior executives is being presented by the Ansoff Institute, a California Nonprofit Corporation, established to develop and extend Dr. Igor Ansoff's contributions in strategic management applicable in the 21st Century. This new knowledge in the field of strategic management can be used by business firms and nonprofit organizations to improve their performance. The Ansoff Institute works with a long list of international clients including General Electric, IBM, General Foods and Westinghouse.



Thinking of Studying in the US? Consider beautiful San Diego!
A full, one-year scholarship is being offered to a student from Japan!!!
This contest is open to all students in Japan considering full-time study at the San Diego campus of Alliant International University. Interested students must write a short essay of 200-500 words on the following topic:

"Why I want to attend Alliant International University"


Grand Prize:
1 full, one-year scholarship (including tuition, room and board) for undergraduate study at Alliant International University's San Diego campus.

Other Prizes:
Up to 5 partial tuition scholarships ranging from $1,000 and $5,000 applicable to the first year of either undergraduate or graduate study at Alliant International University's San Diego campus.



Global Daigaku.com Recommended Seminars
  • AMA Presents
    Business Presentation Skills

    Date: November 6-7, 2002
    Venue: Tokyo American Club
    Overview:
    Learn how to present ideas logically with conviction, control, poise - and without fear. Gain the specific skills and direction needed to persuade audiences and receive expert advice on how to handle especially challenging situations. Most importantly, learn how to give effective presentations in only two-days!
    Remember: you only get one chance to sell your product or ideas!!!
    • Prepare business presentations in a limited time to convince your customers
    • Learn to present your ideas crisply and persuasively to your bosses and colleagues
    • Generate ideas quickly - and put them into a logical, easy-to-follow structure
    • Learn to use eye contact and gesture effectively
    • Master and effectively use visual aids


Upcoming Study Abroad Fairs
  • Canadian Education Alliance (CEA)
    Study in Canada Fairs

    October 20, 2002 10:00 - 17:00 Venue: Canadian Embassy, 4th Floor (Tokyo)
    ¡¡¡¦Presentation by C.W. Nicol 10:30 - 12:00 (Theatre on B2 Level)
    October 23, 2002 15:00 - 20:00 Venue: Nagoya International Center (Nagoya)
    October 26, 2002 13:00 - 19:00 Venue: International House (Osaka)
    Learn about the educational opportunities available in Canada.
    Representatives of 45 member schools of the CEA will be in Japan to promote their programs and answer questions regarding study abroad. On-site translators will be present at all locations.
    ¡ÚRaffle¡ÛOne lucky participant in each city will win a Free Study Trip to Canada (Return Airfare, Tuition Fees, and Accomodation Costs included)

    ¡ÚEnquiries¡ÛFor information regarding the Tokyo and Nagoya Fairs, contact the CEA office in Tokyo

    ¢©107-0052 Chez Irene Bldg. 2F, 7-4-7 Akasaka, Minato-ku, Tokyo
    Tel¡§¡Ê03¡Ë3224-0946
    E-mail¡§ cea¡÷gol.co£í

    For information regarding the Osaka Fair, please contact the CEA office in Osaka

    ¢©541-0054 Honmachi Executive Office, Minami Honmachi, 3-5-3 Chuo-ku, Osaka
    Tel¡§¡Ê06¡Ë6281-6137
    E-mail¡§ sayoko¡÷gol.co£í


Global Daigaku.com Recommended Schools (Recent GD Profiles)

Royal Roads University (British Columbia, Canada) - University, Graduate
One of B.C.'s newest universities, Royal Roads was founded in 1995 to offer innovative programs primarily to professionals working in the global economy. The university concentrates on its four founding themes: entrepreneurship and management; leadership and learning; environmental sustainability; and conflict resolution. Most programs are at the Master degree level, but Royal Roads also offers undergraduate completion programs in commerce and science - as well as an increasing number of graduate diploma, executive certificate, and professional development programs.

York University - Schulich School of Business¡¡(Ontario, Canada) - MBA
Located in Toronto, Canada's largest city and main financial centre, York University's Schulich School of Business is at the heart of a vibrant and multicultural community. Students choose to study at Schulich because of its reputation for excellent facilities, quality of education, internationally diverse student body and faculty, and a global network that includes alliances with more than 50 leading business schools and 150 global corporations in over 50 countries.
Schulich is ranked #1 in Canada (Canadian Business 2001) and consistently ranked among the top 10 non-US schools in the world (Financial Times 2002, Wall Street Journal 2001, Forbes 2001).

The Art Institutes (24 locations across the USA) - University
The Art Institutes are the leading educators of students in the creative and applied arts, including design, media, fashion, and culinary programs. There are 24 Art Institutes located in major cities throughout the U.S. and have graduated over 125,000 students. The Art Institutes award four-year bachelor's degrees and two-year associate's degrees in most programs.
Your education experience with will not only be relevant and practical, but prominent employers and industry leaders carefully scrutinize and help to develop a curriculum that ensures that what you learn is a reflection of professional practices in the real world of work.

Unida International School (Ebisu & Hiroo, Tokyo) - Preschool, Kindergarten
Founded in 1985 by Harumi Torii, Unida International School provides a warm and caring atmosphere where children can develop new ideas and express themselves through action, learning, and creativity. There are now two locations, one in Hiroo and another in Ebisu, and both schools accept children between the ages of two and six years of age.
The children come from a wide range of backgrounds and nationalities. Unida believes that by exposing young children to children of other nationalities, they will not only develop into sensitive and broad-minded individuals who will always carry a positive attitude towards learning, but will also learn to create and to care as a member of an international community.

Futaba College of Foreign Languages (Chiba City, Chiba) - Japanese Language School
Dr. Ryuji Hayashi founded East West Institution Group, which includes Futaba College of Foreign Languages (FCFL), in March 1960. FCFL is conveniently located in Chiba City, approximately 35 minutes from Tokyo on the JR Sobu rapid train line, and close to parks and other peaceful areas recommended for studying and sightseeing. The central location of the school also makes it ideal for locating part-time jobs and even securing a house in which to live.
With over 40 years of experience in teaching foreign languages and international exchange, Futaba College of Foreign Languages has welcomed over 3000 students from more than 30 countries.



Pre-MBA & MBA Program Feature Article now online (Tokyo Weekender)

The Weekender Online Feature Article - MBA Programs
Global Daigaku.com President & CEO, James Yellowlees', latest educational article for the Tokyo Weekender is now both in print and online. This month's feature focuses on domestic and overseas MBA programs and preparatory courses. Check it out online at the Weekender Online.

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