Hitotsubashi ICS, renowned for its commitment to world-class learning, continues to foster lifelong learning and the professional development of our esteemed alumni members. We are dedicated to promoting continuous growth and engagement within our alumni community by organizing a variety of programs and events that cater to our alumni’s diverse interests.
Lifelong learning
- Dean’s Guest Speaker Series | Throughout the year, the Dean invites industry leaders, emerging entrepreneurs, and influential figures to share their insights and experiences. Some of the speakers for AY2022-2023 include:
- Ronna Chao (Chairperson, Novetex Textiles Limited & CEO, Bai Xian Asian Institute)
- Shunji Izutsu (Chief of Staff, Japan Air Self-Defense Force)
- Kazuhiko Koguchi (Secretary General, European Bank for Reconstruction and Development)
- Faculty-led sessions | Our faculty members occasionally open sessions to alumni. These opportunities enable in-depth conversations, provide fresh perspectives, and share up-to-date knowledge in respective fields. Some recently offered sessions include:
- Fujikawa Seminar | “ChatGPT & Generative AI” open session series
- Fujikawa Seminar | “Future of Learning” speaker series
- Hattori Seminar | Guest speaker event “India’s Growth Potential & DMI Finance”
- ICS Alumni Day | Our largest alumni event, run jointly with the Hitotsubashi ICS Alumni Association (ICSAA). For ICS Alumni Day 2023 on June 23, 2023, we welcomed as many as 211 attendees (156 joining in-person and 55 participating online) and
- Screened the documentary film “Purpose of Capitalism: Lessons from Japan,” featuring Professor Emeritus Ikujiro Nonaka
- Hosted a panel discussion with Jody Ono and Daisuke Kan (President, Cheerio Corporation & Advisor to the Dean, Hitotsubashi ICS)
- Conducted breakout discussions and a large group debrief on the topic “Changing Landscape of Social Engagement”
Information about upcoming sessions can be found on ICS Connect in the “Events” section.
Past event materials (slides, photos, videos, etc.) are available on ICS Connect in the “Resources” section.
Professional development
- Career Services Office (CSO) | CSO is here to support ICS alumni, whether you are seeking a new position or looking to hire new talent. Further details can be found in the CSO handout from the ICS Open Campus 2023 webpage (accessible by alumni only) and on ICS Connect in the “Resources” section.
- Mentorship program | In collaboration with the ICSAA’s professional development committee, we run a mentorship program that matches current students with alumni and connects alumni mentors with mentees. For more information, visit ICS Connect and check out the "Mentoring" section.