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Mini MBA: 6. Financial Management (L03-6)

Updated: May 15



Purpose:

Dive into the exciting world of finance with Module 6 of our Mini MBA program, centered around "Strategic Financial Management and Investment Analysis".


This module will provide you with essential financial skills in a practical and engaging manner, steering clear of overly technical jargon. We'll look at typical differences between Japanese and overseas financial approaches, and analyze cases that reveal the best practices of leading global enterprises.


It's perfect for those managing an organization, a department, or specific projects, as well as anyone eager to enhance their financial understanding and make impactful investment decisions. Whether it's creating a business plan for a café or analyzing investment opportunities, this module transforms complex financial concepts into relatable and applicable skills. By the end of this journey, you will be equipped not only to contribute to your organization's financial health but also to make informed strategic decisions.


This is part of a six month Mini-MBA program which you can join anytime, in any order, and includes a mix of learning activities.


Learning Objectives:


6.1 Organizational and Project Financial Management (Weeks 1 and 2)

  1. Understanding Financial Statements: Learn to interpret financial documents like balance sheets, equipping you to make more informed decisions and better manage your department's finances.

  2. Budgeting and Cost Control: Master the art of budgeting and cost control, ensuring the financial efficiency of your projects or department. Implement these skills in creating a practical, comprehensive business plan for a new café.

  3. Resource Allocation and Risk Assessment: Develop strategies for effective resource allocation and learn to assess financial risks in project financing. Apply these skills to manage the financial aspects of your café, ensuring its success as a business venture.


6.2 Investment and Company Performance Evaluation (Weeks 3 and 4)

  1. Investment Analysis Fundamentals: Gain insights into financial market dynamics and investment strategies, empowering you to make savvy investment decisions.

  2. Company Performance Evaluation: Learn to use financial ratios and indicators for evaluating a company's performance, a crucial skill for anyone involved in project development, mergers, and acquisitions, or equity research.

  3. Practical Analysis and Decision-Making: Analyze the simulated one-year performance of your new café, using this practical application to understand investment outcomes and make strategic decisions for future development.


Join Module 6 to not only enhance your professional expertise in financial management and investment analysis but also to apply these skills in real-world scenarios, making learning both practical and interesting.



Join the Mini MBA!


Embark on a transformative journey with the J-Global Mini MBA program, where the fusion of Japanese and global management insights empowers you to excel in hybrid organizations, through a comprehensive, bilingual curriculum designed for immediate practical application and success in global roles.


Our role playing games offer business professionals a fun and practical way to apply skills learned in the Mini MBA, focusing on global communication, teamwork, and negotiation. These interactive sessions include team preparation, negotiation with other teams, and presenting results, followed by points and reflection. Participants join breakout groups for targeted feedback, practicing intercultural communication and problem-solving with Japanese and non-Japanese business people. This elective option contributes to Mini MBA certification, helping build strategy, innovation, and leadership skills in a dynamic, bilingual environment. Games can be taken alongside or before formal programs for experiential learning.


Our Mini MBA monthly mini-internships offer business professionals the chance to practice global communication, teamwork, strategy, and negotiation in real-world business situations. Participants collaborate with a diverse team of 11 nationalities across three continents, contributing to discussions, planning, and project execution. Interns attend virtual meetings, take on tasks with global coworkers, and receive feedback on their performance. This elective program allows participants to enhance their leadership and teamwork skills in a supportive, multicultural environment, contributing points towards Mini MBA certification. It’s an ideal opportunity to apply learning in practical settings while building global business experience.


Benefits:

  • Immediate Application: Apply a blend of Japanese and global leadership insights directly within your hybrid organization.

  • Bilingual Learning: Accessible for both Japanese and English speakers, fostering learning and communication skills enhancement.

  • Preparation for Global Ventures: Ideal preparation for pursuing an overseas full MBA, equipping with the mindset and skills crucial for success in global scenarios and application in a global Japanese organization post-MBA.




Language Requirements:

  • This program is delivered bilingually in both Japanese and English to accommodate a diverse range of participants.


How to join

  • You can join this and over 30 other bilingual intercultural programs to develop your global leadership skills from as little as 7,000 yen per month. Click the buttons below to start with a free coaching session and one month free trial.





What is a Mini MBA?


A Mini MBA is a smart, fast-track investment — 

  • Completed in weeks or months 

  • Costs a fraction of a full MBA (from ¥51,000) 

  • Targeted to deliver real skills, real results 

  • Expands your network without leaving your job


It’s a sprint, not a marathon — focused on what you need, when you need it.


What is the J-Global Mini MBA?


Unlike typical Mini MBAs that just teach theory, the J-Global Mini MBA shows you how to apply global best practices inside Japan-based organizations. Built with Japan’s top university experts, it blends global strategy, leadership, and advanced study skills — fully bilingual, and rooted in Japan’s team-oriented strengths.


Is it right for you?

✅ You want faster career growth and global leadership roles 

✅ You want to master strategy, marketing, sales, and organization design 

✅ You need leadership and communication skills to bridge cultures 

✅ You want to learn about and compare Japanese and global business culture

✅ You want MBA-level learning — but smarter, faster, and more affordable


Start building your global career today!





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