An exciting opportunity for undergraduate students from all over the world to join the Global Management Program 2025, a 6-day intensive program in which students are provided with a unique opportunity to interact with global business leaders. The GMP will take place in Ariake Office, Tokyo, Japan. The program is hosted and funded by Fast retailing company.
About Fast Retailing
Fast Retailing Co., Ltd. is a Japanese multinational retail company and the parent of UNIQLO, known for high-quality, functional, and reasonably priced "LifeWear." Founded in 1963, its headquarters is in Yamaguchi, Japan, and it operates globally in over 25 countries with a total of about 3,700 stores. Under the guidance of CEO Tadashi Yanai, this company has grown very fast and focuses on sustainability, innovation, and customer-centric approaches. Its other brands include GU, Theory, and Helmut Lang, making Fast Retailing one of the largest apparel retailers in the world. The company focuses on eco-friendly initiatives and digital transformation as drivers for long-term growth.
About Global Management Program
Global Management Program (GMP) is a 6-day intensive program in which undergraduate students are provided with an excellent opportunity to interact with global business leaders to learn more about the fashion-retailing industry and Fast Retailing's business. The program includes various activities such as Business sessions with Global leaders, store visit, research, Presentation to board management, engagement activity. By participants in this program students will:
- Gain deeper insights into the global retailing industry
- Improve leadership & teamwork skills in multicultural settings
- Work on Business Cases and present to Board Management
- Interact with group executives and experts in the industry
- Acquire mentoring from global leaders during GMP
- Opportunity to be considered for Fast Retailing’s future recruitment
Eligibility | Who can apply?
- Undergraduate students at universities from all over the world, All majors of study are eligible to apply
- Applicants must be fluent in English, since it is the main program language
- Aspire to be global business leaders
- Possess leadership and teamwork skills
- Willing to work in a multicultural environment
- Available to attend the 6-day on-site program in Tokyo
Expenses and Benefits
Fast retailing company will provide selected participants with;
- round-trip transportation to Japan,
- hotel expenses including accommodation and meals
- health insurance during the program period,
- visa support if it is need.
Timeline
Application deadline: February 14, 2025, 9:59 AM (UTC/GMT +9 hours)
Selection result: Offer announcement will be made by May 30, 2025
Arrival day: July 26, 2025
Program Start: July 27, 2025
Program End: August 1, 2025
Departure day: August 2, 2025
How to apply?
Students can apply individually be filling out the application form in English no later than 14 February 2025.
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