Global Human Resource Development

Global Leadership Program(GLP) (GLP)

This is an independent, interdisciplinary special educational program at our university aimed at students who have a strong interest in the international community and want to demonstrate leadership in global companies in the future. Based on the "Comprehensive Partnership Agreement" concluded in September 2020 with the United Nations Habitat Fukuoka Headquarters, one of the few UN organizations in Japan, specialists will visit the university to give lectures. In addition, we will invite experienced practitioners who are active at the forefront of the international community to give lectures. We will deepen our understanding of international relations and global issues using English.

1st year to first semester of 2nd year
GLP Recommended Courses (KSU Fundamental Education Courses)

In the first year, students acquire a wide range of general knowledge and practical English skills, and a selection exam is taken after the first semester of the second year.

Second semester of second year
GLPⅠ(Global Skills)

Provide training in the critical thinking techniques and advanced communication skills necessary for leadership.

GLP II (Global Issues)

Lectures by UN-Habitat Fukuoka HQ international affairs specialists on the actual activities and significance of their activities, and talks by entrepreneurs with extensive experience in international business

*UN-Habitat: A UN organization that works to address housing issues in developing countries. Its Fukuoka headquarters (for Asia and the Pacific) is the only UN organization in Kyushu that works to address housing environment issues in the Asia-Pacific region and promotes "resident-led urban development."

Third Year
Overseas experience learning

GLPⅢA
(Stanford e-KyuSan-U)

A multicultural understanding education program run by Stanford University's SPICE (Stanford Program on International and Cross-Cultural Education)

GLP IV
(Study Abroad Language Training)

Language training to acquire practical English skills in a multinational environment

*GLP IV and GLP V are elective courses

GLPⅤ
(Internship at a company with overseas operations)

Practical training at a company engaged in global business and international cooperation activities

GLPⅢB (Global Human Resources)

Lectures by companies doing business overseas and organizations doing international cooperation

Fourth Year

GLP Ⅵ (individual instruction)

Individual instruction by faculty members
(Last semester of 2nd year to first semester of 4th year)

GLP VII (Announcement of Results)

This is the culmination of the GLP program. Presentations are given to people both inside and outside the university (including business people).

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GLP certificate issued

Active in international organizations and globally expanding companies

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Collaborative education program with Stanford University SPICE
"Stanford e-KyuSan-U" final presentation and closing ceremony held

On Tuesday, October 31, 20 students enrolled in the "Stanford e-KyuSan-U" collaborative educational program with Stanford University's SPICE gave their final presentation as the culmination of the program.

Since April 2023, SPICE instructors from Stanford University and guest speakers with ties to Kyushu and Fukuoka have been holding online classes in English on three themes: "Diversity," "Sustainability," and "Entrepreneurship."

In the final presentation, students were divided into four teams and gave pitch presentations to the judges, including Yukari Hara, CEO of SKYAH Co., Ltd., who supports Japanese companies in developing their business in Africa, and a member of the University's Industry-Academia Collaboration Support Office. Based on the theme of solving social problems related to diversity and sustainability, students presented business models in English, such as the development of a garbage collection robot to address the marine litter problem and a support business to encourage women to advance in society.

The students demonstrated the presentation skills they had acquired through GLP classes and the program, pitching their business plans to a panel of judges, who were hypothetical investors, making full use of the data they had collected and analyzed and flow diagrams for solving problems.
In his overall assessment, Hara said, "Each team approached the problem from a unique perspective and made efforts to capture the hearts of their audience, which deserves high praise," and gave the following advice: "When starting a business, it is important to first thoroughly research, analyze, and understand the core issues of the business."
After making his final presentation, Chen Zhengkuang, a fourth-year student in the Department Department of Business and Marketing Faculty of Commerce, commented, "This program, which involved preliminary research for each topic, attending lectures, discussions, and feedback, required me to constantly think for myself, and I feel it has helped me grow."

At the closing ceremony held on Tuesday, December 5th, each participant was presented with a certificate of completion and each student spoke briefly about what they had learned in the program.

Additionally, third-year student Ta Chushin Faculty of International Studies of Culture Department of International Studies of Culture (Kyushu Sangyo High School attached to Kyushu Sangyo University University), and third-year student Kanehara Mizuki, Department of Information Science Faculty of Science and Engineering (Chikushi Jogakuen High School), were awarded for their outstanding performance. The two will be dispatched to the Social Innovation Short-Term Training Program (ESI) sponsored by VIA to be held in Silicon Valley, USA in February next year.

Tanaka said, "I had a lot of fun sharing my opinions, making presentations, and discussing with my peers throughout the course. I would like to do my best at ESI as well." Kanahara said, "This program enabled me to hone my logical thinking skills and approach social issues."

SPICE Director Gary Mukai, who participated in the closing ceremony online, said, "As you continue to pursue your studies and build your careers, I want you to keep two things in mind. First, always ask yourself, 'How can this be seen from another perspective?' about what you see and hear. Remember that diverse opinions are all important. Second, the importance of empathizing with the feelings and opinions of others. Even if the other person has a different opinion than you, don't forget to try to understand why they think that way."