Unlocking Future Business Skills: Insights from MBA Graduates at the University of Wales

The Human Academy Inc., based in Shinjuku, Tokyo, is excited to announce monthly MBA open sessions featuring graduates from the prestigious University of Wales Trinity Saint David MBA Program. Starting from December 2023, these sessions aim to provide invaluable insights into career advancement and transformation for ambitious professionals.

In its fourth installment set for April 19, 2025, a distinguished alumni who transitioned from a business department to an audit division in a financial institution will share their first-hand experiences. This session will shed light on the application of business theories in practical settings, learning alongside peers from diverse industries, and the path of career development post-MBA.

Key Highlights

- With the rapid evolution of corporate activities necessitating enhanced management capabilities and business acumen, the demand for MBA education continues to surge.
- The University of Wales Trinity Saint David MBA Program showcases real-world scenarios through alumni events to illustrate practical career advancements following an MBA.
- Guests will receive insights based on alumni experiences on how their MBA education facilitated significant career shifts.

As we step into the era of 100-year lifespans, the concepts of a “multi-stage career” and a “wide array of choices” are becoming commonplace. Concurrently, advancements in technology have drastically transformed the possibilities and freedoms of corporate activities, emphasizing the need for management skills, collaboration abilities, and business savvy to maximize organizational potential. According to estimates from Japan’s Ministry of Education, around 2,500 individuals obtain MBAs annually due to this burgeoning demand. Human Academy is thrilled to host this event as a platform where prospective students and those seeking skill enhancement can listen to authentic voices from the industry.

Event Details

- Date: April 19, 2025 (Saturday)
- Time: 15:30 – 17:00
- Participation Fee: Free
- Format: Online participation

Speaker Profile

Takayuki Nomi
Audit Department, Local Bank
Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE)
Certified Internal Auditor (CIA)
Certified Analyst by Japan Securities Analysts Association (CMA)
Affiliations: Japan Governance Research Society, Japan Audit Research Society

Biography

- Graduated from a private university’s Faculty of Science and Engineering in 2003.
- Completed graduate studies at a national university in Information Science in 2005 and joined the current workplace.
- Held various positions in sales, market sectors, and risk management.
- Appointed to the Tokyo branch in April 2021; enrolled in UWTSD; obtained MBA in the UK in 2024; assumed the audit department role in 2025 after an in-house application process.

Recap of 2024 Events

The alumni seminars aim to provide practical information that participants can apply in their career advancement and shifts. The next session is scheduled for May 2025.

About the MBA Program at the University of Wales Trinity Saint David

The Human Academy operates an MBA program accredited by the University of Wales Trinity Saint David. This program is recognized as an eligible course under the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare's vocational education benefits, allowing participants to receive up to 80% off tuition (up to 1.28 million yen) under specific conditions. This significantly reduces the financial burden while permitting students to continue their jobs while attending online classes on Saturdays, making a globally recognized MBA more accessible within Japan.