Apply Now

Critical Thinking

Course Details

As the pace of change in the business world increases, there is a growing demand for business professionals with the capacity to analyze information and make appropriate decisions rapidly. Moreover, there is a growing need to communicate with diverse audiences, both inside and outside one’s organization. In this course, students will learn to perform critical evaluations with fewer preconceptions and identify new ways of solving problems.

On Days 1 and 2, students will learn the basic skills of thinking, while on Days 3 and 4, they will learn how to think when solving problems, before learning how to think when communicating on Days 5 and 6.

Critical thinking is a fundamental skill that enables every businessperson to carry out his or her work efficiently and effectively. Whether you feel your skills need an upgrade, or are looking to achieve more at work, this is a course that every businessperson should take, regardless of industry, area of responsibility, or age.

Upon completing the course, you will be able to understand:

  • Learn approaches to solve complex problems so you can deliver better results in your work
  • Experience GLOBIS’s unique case-centered and interactive learning environment
  • Discover the GLOBIS ecosystem and how we enable business education beyond the traditional MBA curriculum

3 Months (18 Hours)

Suitable for busy professionals with 3-hour sessions held every other week

Hybrid Teaching

Flexible for today's lifestyle, choose to join on-site in Bangkok or online

Course Fee

37,850 THB (Excluding VAT), scholarships are available for self-sponsored participants

Certificate

Participants will receive a certificate upon course completion

Schedule

Session 1
Apr 18 (Sat.)
9 AM - 12 PM
Session 2
May 2 (Sat.)
9 AM - 12 PM
Session 3
May 16 (Sat.)
9 AM - 12 PM
Session 4
May 30 (Sat.)
9 AM - 12 PM
Session 5
Jun 13 (Sat.)
9 AM - 12 PM
Session 6
Jun 27 (Sat.)
9 AM - 12 PM

Theme and Reading Materials

Day 1
THEME
・Critical Thinking
・Techniques for Building Logical Arguments
CASE
• Critical Thinking 5th Edition
Day 2
THEME
・Consider the Conclusion / Consider the Evidence
・Basic Problem-solving Techniques
CASE
• Critical Thinking 5th Edition
Day 3
THEME
・How to Think When Solving Problems
CASE
• Critical Thinking 5th Edition
• Planet Consulting: Submission to the President
Day 4
THEME
・How to Think When Solving Problems
CASE
• Enjoy Glasses Co. Ltd.
Day 5
THEME
・Techniques for Obtaining Support
・Tools for Communication
CASE
• Critical Thinking 5th Edition
• Planet Consulting: Submission to the President
Day 6
THEME
・Techniques for Gaining Support
・Techniques for Gaining Supporting/ Reflection
CASE
• Critical Thinking 5th Edition

Extracurricular Activities

Apart from the 6 sessions (18 hours) of learning above, the course also includes extracurricular activities such as keynote speaker sessions, study sessions, seminars, and networking opportunities with our global network in Japan, Singapore, and beyond.

  • Executive Keynote Speaker Sessions 

To take practical learning to another level, GLOBIS Thailand has invited corporate executives based in Thailand who are experts in their related fields to sit down with our Pre-MBA participants in a roundtable setting. Gain firsthand knowledge and insights about global business practices and discuss a variety of business topics taking place in Thailand, Japan, or worldwide.

  • Study Sessions

Proper preparation and reflection are key to a successful learning journey at GLOBIS Thailand. Join study sessions with others professionals in Thailand and Japan to review what you have learned from the previous session, prepare for the next one, and share how you have been applying your takeaways at work.

  • Seminars

As part of the GLOBIS community, gain access to a number of workshops, panel discussions, and seminars both online and on-site held by GLOBIS University. Expose yourself  t0 a variety of topics covering the latest advances in AI, robotics, startups, and much more.

  • Networking Events

GLOBIS holds regular networking events to connect different course participants and campuses with each other. Tap into the extensive network Japan’s largest business school has to offer, obtain inspiration and connections from fellow professionals and lecturers, and find new life-long friends on a global scale.