UITM MBA/DBA equivalent programmes from Poland — One of the Leading IT countries in EU — Now Available in Japan

SGX Professional Program Launches February 2026 — Now Accepting First Cohort Applications

Shibuya Web3 University Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Shibuya-ku, Tokyo; CEO: Hajime Kitamura; hereinafter "Shibuya Web3 University") announces the launch of the "SGX (Shibuya Global Executive) Professional Program" on February 1, 2026, under license from the University of Information Technology and Management (hereinafter "UITM") in Rzeszów, Poland. Applications are now open for the first cohort, with enrollment available in February, March, and April 2026: 20 students for the MBA (Master of Business Administration) and 20 students for the DBA (Doctor of Business Administration).

Official Website: https://www.sgxprofessional.com/

■ Background: Why SGX Professional Program

In an era where generative AI is redefining the meaning of "time and work" and fundamentally transforming global structures, traditional "knowledge-memorization education" has reached its limits. The SGX Professional Program was born from the convergence of three foundational elements: the structural transformation of learning driven by generative AI evolution, the utilization of European education export frameworks (Validation Programme), and the philosophical alignment between UITM and Shibuya Web3 University on "human-centered technology application."

UITM Poland has achieved advanced integration of AI as a partner that extends human intelligence, while maintaining a firm commitment to sustainability as evidenced by its 2nd place ranking in Poland in the UI GreenMetric World University Rankings. Meanwhile, Shibuya Web3 University has built a community with cutting-edge knowledge and practical expertise in blockchain and AI since its establishment in January 2023. The deep resonance between these two educational philosophies made this program possible.

■ Program Features

【Three Key Strengths】

1. Transformative Curriculum Integrating IT Strategy × Practical Implementation × Sustainability

Built upon traditional business administration frameworks, the program incorporates UITM's strengths in IT Management, Data Science, and DX Strategy as standard components. SDGs/ESG education is integrated into the curriculum to develop the "sustainable management capabilities" essential for next-generation leaders.

2. Advanced Learning Design with Generative AI Integration

Generative AI is defined not as a "replacement" but as a "copilot" that extends human intelligence. AI handles the analysis of vast materials and information structuring, enabling humans to focus on uniquely human domains: "meaning creation" and "ethical judgment."

3. International Legitimacy and Quality Assurance Based on European Standards

This program is offered as an offshore Professional Programme from UITM. It is delivered  with international compatibility based on the Bologna Process within the European Higher Education Area (EHEA), enabling students to complete MBA/DBA equivalent programmes based on European standards while studying in Japan.

■ Program Overview

Program Name	SGX Professional Program (UITM POLAND MBA/DBA)
Launch Date	February 1, 2026
Enrollment Capacity	First Cohort (February, March, April 2026 Entry) MBA: Limited to 20 students DBA: Limited to 20 students
Duration	MBA: 12 months (1 year) DBA: 24 months (2 years)
Format	Hybrid (Online + Offline) Offline Venue: WeWork Shibuya Scramble Square 39F
Language of Instruction	Japanese (Assignments and dissertations in English)
Eligibility (Guidelines)	MBA: Bachelor's degree or higher, 3+ years of work experience DBA: Master's degree holder, or Bachelor's degree with 10+ years of work experience
Tuition	MBA: ¥3,400,000 (tax included) DBA: ¥3,900,000 (tax included) *Total of admission fee and tuition; application fee of ¥33,000 separate

■ First Cohort Recruitment

Participation in this program begins with attending an individual consultation session (which also serves as an interview). In addition to detailed program explanations, this is an important dialogue opportunity to share the applicant's career background, learning motivation, and goals.

•       Consultation Format: Online or Offline (Shibuya)

•       How to Apply: Reserve through official website

•       Official Website: https://www.sgxprofessional.com/

■ Message from Hajime Kitamura, CEO, Shibuya Web3 University

"Education should, by its very nature, be a force that sets people free. Yet in reality, academic credentials determine occupations and income, and many people find themselves trapped in competition to acquire 'credentials as currency.' Unless this structure changes—where learning itself is no longer the purpose—education becomes a cage that perpetuates inequality.

We want to create a society where people are evaluated by 'the power of practice and philosophy,' not by academic credentials. Using technology as a means for people to connect with one another, contributing their talents and ethics back to society—this is what we call 'redesigning learning.'

An MBA or DBA is not a degree for acquiring titles or qualifications. It is a process for evolving into 'a leader who changes reality' through learning. Education is not a mechanism for creating human hierarchies—it is an endeavor for humans to reclaim 'systems for connection.' Consciousness creates the future—it is with this conviction that this program is now in motion."

■ About UITM

The University of Information Technology and Management (UITM) is a private university established in Rzeszów, Poland in 1996. Poland is highly regarded within the EU as a leading supplier of IT engineers, cybersecurity specialists, and AI talent, with R&D centers of global IT companies such as Google, Microsoft, IBM, and Intel concentrated in the country. Within this environment, UITM has maintained its commitment to practical "IT × Management" education, characterized not by learning technology as mere theory, but by applying it to business decisions and strategy. Students from over 70 countries study at UITM, and its alumni network of approximately 60,000 graduates spans more than 80 countries. The university is equipped with over 45 cutting-edge facilities, including Central and Eastern Europe's first 3D Cave in the Laboratory of Virtual Reality and Image Processing and a simulated stock trading lab.

■ About Shibuya Web3 University Co., Ltd.

Company Name	Shibuya Web3 University Co., Ltd.
Address	Shibuya Scramble Square 39F 2-24-12 Shibuya, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo, Japan
Representative	Hajime Kitamura, CEO
Established	January 2021
Business	Operation of Shibuya Web3 University Operation of SGX Professional Program (UITM Licensee)
URL	https://shibuyaweb3univ-co.com

■ Contact Information

Shibuya Web3 University Co., Ltd. — SGX Professional Program Office

E-mail: info@shibuyaweb3univ-co.com