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Global Citizenship

Student Volunteer Activitiy with Konishiki, May 2004

Student Volunteer Activitiy with Konishiki, May 2004

Most people have the impression that MBA programs are all about results, with professors constantly demanding "take-aways" from a relentless stream of case studies. But there is one course at Hitotsubashi ICS where the point is, surprisingly, not to "learn" anything: Global Citizenship.

The emphasis in Global Citizenship is on the experience, not the "take-away." This course is intended to address the societal responsibility of corporations and to give students experience in working with the human capital issues confronting modern society.

Global Citizenship has enabled ICS students to gain first-hand knowledge of these human capital issues by working directly with the homeless, abused children, disabled people, and other "have-nots" of society. This "hands-on" approach encourages students to stretch their minds and formulate ideas for making this world a better place for all humankind.

In recent years, Global Citizenship has provided ICS students with a variety of opportunities to achieve these goals, including a two-day excursion with autistic children to a picturesque horseback riding ranch at the foot of Mt. Fuji, helping to feed homeless people in a park in Shinjuku, and working with Konishiki Kids Foundation in entertaining disadvantaged and abused children with an International Culture Show.

Kahori (Japan)

Kahori (Japan)

"This makes us think about how individual experience fits into corporate actions. A sustainable social system needs to take care of the disadvantaged, and the government can't do it alone. Public and private organizations need to think about how to deal with this together."

Alka (India)

Alka (India)

"Keeping your mind open is the way to get the most from this program. Go in with an open mind, but don't expect a miracle or a glorious light to fall on you. Just treat them as kids. For one day you don't need to think about yourself.”

Lee (Korea)

Lee (Korea)

"MBA students like us normally only experience success; we don't experience the dark and difficult side of society. It is impossible to change our mindset in such a short time. But we can get a new perspective."


Dan (USA)

Dan (USA)

"Everything in class is so structured, and these case studies are not real life. It's nice to do something outside of school and see my classmates in a different atmosphere. This gave me insight into understanding my peers by seeing my classmates from a new perspective. I saw everyone in the role of a caregiver here, and I was impressed that no one shied away."

Michael (China)

Michael (China)

"In China, looking after the disabled is a very serious problem. The family must take responsibility, and these types of people are not allowed to go outside. Businesses in China need to pay attention to these special people. After all, a company is just a part of society; it doesn't exist in isolation from others."

Ryo (Japan)

Ryo (Japan)

"At first, I didn't know what to do. That was the most challenging part. But I think I could communicate with the child I was caring for at the end. I tried not only to talk to him and touch him, but also to treat him as a human being and a friend, and he recognized my intention. Even if the child had a mental disability, he could understand how we feel toward him."



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