ABOUT QBS

Message from the Head of business school

Over the next decade, the global business environment will be reshaped by forces of unprecedented scale and speed. Advances in AI are transforming how we work and create value, while geopolitical uncertainty, supply chain reconfiguration, demographic shifts, and increasingly diverse societal expectations are redefining the foundations of business.

In this context, the challenge is not simply to respond to change, but to lead it. What matters is the ability to define the right questions, envision the future, and create value in collaboration with others across disciplines, cultures, and perspectives. In a world where clear answers are rare, leaders must act on informed hypotheses, learn continuously, and translate insight into action.

We believe that effective leadership today requires more than technical expertise. It demands critical thinking, sound judgment under uncertainty, and the capacity to drive transformation with responsibility and purpose. At its core lies a commitment to lifelong learning—an ongoing process of expanding one’s perspective, refining decision-making, and taking ownership of one’s professional and personal trajectory.

Kyushu University Business School (QBS) is designed to cultivate these capabilities. Our program goes beyond the acquisition of management knowledge. Students develop the ability to navigate ambiguity, address complex challenges, and engage in rigorous dialogue with a diverse cohort of experienced professionals. Through this process, they learn to connect theory with practice, test ideas, and deliver real-world impact.

QBS brings together participants from a wide range of industries, functions, and backgrounds, creating a dynamic learning environment grounded in practical insight. Combined with the extensive academic resources of Kyushu University, this environment enables students to sharpen their thinking and elevate the quality of their actions.

Our mission is to develop leaders who can think independently, act decisively, and create value in times of uncertainty—leaders who will advance organizations and contribute to society on a global scale. We invite those who aspire to broaden their horizons, engage with complex challenges, and shape the future to join us at QBS.

（April 2026）