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MUniCH bUSineSS SCHOOL Right now, you’re standing at a major crossroads: with your whole academic and professional career ahead of you, virtually anything is possible. And simply by taking an interest in Munich business School and the bachelor of international business program, you’ve already shown a knack for making smart decisions. As the Dean, let me be the first to extend a welcoming hand. i know that higher education can be intimidating at first, especially when you’re fresh out of high school or coming from another country. but at MbS, you will never sit alone. With a faculty of more than one hundred professors, you’ll get the attention and encouragement you need. And our english and german tracks let you study in a language that you’re comfortable with. Munich business School gives you a rock-solid theoretical foundation upon which you can build your own bright future – in whichever fields interest you. You’ll also find plenty of support (not to mention fun) among your fellow students. Whether tackling a tough project with your study group, checking out Munich’s nightlife with your classmates, or something in between, you’ll enjoy a rich student life and lots of stimulating, team-based coursework.
now more than ever, the business community is global and deeply interconnected. Our international focus will prepare you for this diverse, rapidly evolving world. in addition to the international emphasis of our courses, you’ll have the chance to take classes and internships abroad. but what’s most important – you’re in good hands with us: Munich business School continuously receives top rankings and accreditations from national and international ranking authorities e.g. “#1 in internationality and Practice Orientation in germany” or “Second-best business Program nationwide”. So it’s my great pleasure to invite you to Munich business School. no matter what career path you choose in the future, with a bachelor degree from Munich business School, all doors are open.
prof. Dr. stefan baldi Dean of Munich business School
prof. Dr. stefan baldi Dean of Munich business School
“Our proximity to the business world provides us with intimate knowledge what corporations all over the world expect from their future leaders. This insight is our guideline for developing – and updating – our courses. The result is a program that opens the doors to a bright future for our students at Munich Business School.” 3
WHAT CAN YOU EXPECT?
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Erkan Erman MBS Bachelor Student
“Munich Business School’s bachelor program is an exciting journey through theory and practice of international business and can literally take you to the other end of the world.”
FROM OUR BUSINESS SCHOOL
FROM MUNICH
Enroll with confidence – you’ve come to one of the best business schools around. Munich Business School was founded in 1991 as the first state-accredited private university in Bavaria. The exceptional quality of our Bachelor in International Business program has been confirmed by an accreditation from FIBAA. The Foundation for International Business Administration Accreditation is among the six most important quality and ranking authorities worldwide. Moreover, numerous independent rankings place us in top positions. We are especially proud of the high marks we continuously receive for our international approach, the practical relevance of our programs, and the exceptional quality of our faculty.
Many will agree: Munich is one of Germany’s most beautiful cities. It has the liveliness of a cultural hotspot, the serenity of a classical metropolis, and the energy of an international business hub. From visiting the many museums and galleries, to enjoying the nightlife, to hiking or snowboarding in the nearby Alps – you’ll never run out of exciting things to do. Better yet, the city’s infrastructure is superb. Subways, busses, trams, and taxis will take you safely and easily wherever and whenever you need to go.
FROM YOUR EDUCATION You’ll enter a Bachelor program that is in equal parts well structured, challenging, and satisfying. Our faculty of more than one hundred excellent professors teach their courses and projects in a dynamic learning environment, and our student body consists of diverse, ambitious people like you who thrive on working and having fun together. During your time at Munich Business School, as well as your internships and your semester abroad, you’ll build a solid foundation of theoretical and practical business knowledge that will equip you for whichever career path you may choose.
FROM YOUR FUTURE CAREER Our program is dedicated to providing you with the tools you need to build a successful business career. We’re constantly adapting the program to ensure that your education reflects the current needs of the business world. The internships, our faculty, the solid connections we have with companies and corporations, and our alumni – all this before you even graduate. With MBS on your side, you can start your career with confidence. Choose from a number of career prep courses we offer and use the contacts you’ve made during the program. Now it’s up to you to make the most of it all.
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MILESTONES OF MBS:
OUR SUCCESS STORY
1991
Munich Business School is founded in 1991 (at that time named "Europäische Betriebswirtschaftsakademie") by the European Business Schools International (ebsi) London, Paris, Madrid, and Milan. The initiators pursue one purpose above all others: to establish new benchmarks for practical orientation and internationality for business education in the economic center of Southern Germany.
"Russian and Eastern European Business Studies" becomes the sixth international option of the Bachelor's program. Moreover, all Bachelor programs are offered in German and English. The Executive MBA Health Care Management starts for the first time and MBS develops the first Corporate MBA program.
2009
1999
The success of the conception and realization of the international business curriculum convinces corporate partners as well as state authorities: the school becomes the first state-accredited private university in Bavaria.
The full-time Master in International Business is offered entirely in English (English Track) as well as in German/ English (German Track) for the first time. The new concentrations "International Family Firms" and "Luxury Management" are introduced.
2003
2010
The university is renamed Munich Business School. MBS is one of the first to adopt the new Bachelor and Master system. A three-year Bachelor program is introduced.
2004
The full-time Master in International Business program is initiated to keep in line with the changing European academic regulations.
As the first university in Bavaria, Munich Business School receives an institutional accreditation by the German Council of Science and Humanities (Wissenschaftsrat). Due to the high demand and success of the MBA General Management Program, a second program start in March is introduced.
2011
The 24-month Executive MBA General Management program is introduced to fulfill the need for a high-quality and international business education for experienced professionals.
MBS introduces a new Master program in Sports Business and Communication at the beginning of the 2011 fall semester. The program, which is the first of its kind in Germany, is established and directed by the renowned media and communication expert Prof. Dr. Dr. h.c. Josef Hackforth.
2006
2012
2005
The international options "Asian-Pacific Business Studies" and "Arabian and Middle Eastern Business Studies" are introduced in the Bachelor program to fulfill the growing need for experts in these two regions. Graduation of the first Bachelor and Master students.
2007
MBS extends its offering: Within the Executive Education on an academic level, Munich Business School develops seminars and courses for managers and tailor-made programs for companies.
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2008
In the spring semester 2012, Munich Business School has a matriculation of about 600 students. Since its founding our university has had almost 1,000 graduates.
2013
The full-time MBA program International Management will start in the fall semester 2013/2014. Munich Business School extends its portfolio in Executive Education programs: four certificate courses are on offer covering a wide array of topics from „Business Coach MBS“ to „Luxury Business Management“.
OUR RANKINGs Our most important goal at Munich Business School is to equip our students with exactly the business acumen, practical experience, and personal skills that will ensure their success in the business world. Our teaching methods, our students,
and our proximity to leading corporations form a strong foundation on which we build our educational concepts. The national and international accreditations and the consistently excellent ranking results confirm our approach.
"One of the Top 10 universities for business studies in Germany"
University ranking of the "Wirtschaftswoche" magazine, 2013 z Over 500 HR managers in Germany place MBS in Germany´s Top 10 business schools. z Ranked #6 amongst German Universities of Applied Sciences
"Top Results Nationwide"
Center for University Development (CHE), 2011/2012 z CHE Ranking Business Studies: Best grades in 4 out of 5 categories ("study situation overall, "studyability", "practical approach", "international orientation") z "Versatile Excellence" Ranking: 2nd place of all Universities of Applied Sciences
"MBS excels in quality, internationality and practical orientation"
Trendence Graduate Barometer published in "manager magazin", 2012 z Ranked #1 nationwide for "International Orientation", "Quality of the Lecturers/ Professors in Teaching" and "Service Quality of the University". z Ranked #2 nationwide for "Practical Orientation of the Education", "Quality of Advisory", "Cooperation with Businesses" and "Support by Lecturers/Professors"
OUR ACCREDITATIONS Unlimited State Accredita on by the Bavarian State Ministry of Sciences, Research and the Arts
National Accreditation z Granted by the Bavarian State Ministry of Sciences, Research and the Arts z MBS is Bavaria´s first state-accredited private university and the only private university in Bavaria to obtain unlimited state accreditation.
Accreditation by the German Council of Science and Humanities (Wissenschaftsrat) z z
MBS is the first Bavarian university to obtain institutional accreditation from the German Council of Science and Humanities. This accreditation confirms that the efforts of MBS in research and teaching are in accordance with accepted academic standards.
International Accreditation z Granted by the Foundation for International Business Administration Accreditation (FIBAA). z All MBS study programs are accredited by FIBAA. This accreditation standard is synonymous with professional relevance and top-quality academics. 7
PROGRAM OVERVIEW
At Munich Business School, your initiative and curiosity will pay off – and combined with the state-of-the-art business background our coursework provides, you’ll walk away a well-rounded, globally conscious, and in-demand business person. (No wonder we’ve received so many high rankings.) You get the best of both worlds: a tightly structured curriculum, and the freedom, within that structure, to explore the areas that fascinate you. 8
René Zimmermann MBS Alumnus
“It’s hard to imagine an equally compact and better preparation for today’s business requirements. Business theory is rounded off with personality training, economic and cultural history as well as presentations, team projects, and case studies. I’m convinced that the MBS Bachelor program perfectly prepares for a successful professional future.”
TIMEFRAME
INTERNATIONAL FOCUS
At Munich Business School, you get to choose. The study option Bachelor MORE can be completed in three compact years and will take you abroad for one semester. This is an interesting choice for students who plan to deepen their business education in a subsequent Master’s degree program or simply prefer an intense but short path to their first degree. If you opt for the Bachelor GLOBAL, you’ll spend a second semester as well as a second integrated internship in a foreign country, thus accumulating even more career relevant experience and improving your foreign language skills to a proficient level. This study option can be completed in three and a half years.
Set sail! Your coursework here in Munich and abroad will enrich you with a truly global take on business. Students who choose to study in English will follow the Germany and European Union focus. And if you are fluent in German, we offer six other focuses spanning Asia-Pacific, Arabic Countries and Middle East, Russia and Eastern Europe, Spain and Latin America, France and Francophone Countries, and Italy. All students will choose from our extensive list of language courses and learn a new tongue – and if you’re up for it, you can give yourself an even bigger competitive edge by taking on a third language. For your semester(s) abroad, you will study at a partner university and take on an internship that immerses you in that region’s culture, language, and business practices.
BUSINESS FOUNDATION You’ll leave Munich Business School with a lot more than a bachelor degree: thanks to our faculty of corporate professionals, you’ll have a rock-solid theoretical basis, as well as fresh insight on how those fundamentals get applied to real-world business situations. With three internships (at least one local and one abroad) under your belt, you’ll have substantial work experience in the business world. And you’ll be equipped with the “soft skills” – communicating effectively, working well within teams – that are gaining currency. It’s this deeply integrated combination of theory and practice that makes exceptional business people. And that’s what Munich Business School stands for.
EVERYDAY EXCELLENCE PAYS OFF We encourage our students to bring their “A-game” to class every day – not just when finals week comes around. That’s why we put more value in smaller tests spaced regularly throughout each semester. 40% of your final grade will be based on these Continued Performance Tests, while the other 60% comes from your finals. This means it’s always worth it to give your best. Raise your hand, team up with your classmates, tackle your projects with passion – and maybe you won’t have to spend those last weeks of the semester trapped in the library.
CONCENTRATIONS Do you keep an eye on the stock market? Do clever marketing concepts ever get you excited? Are you fascinated with the media? Munich Business School offers six different concentrations to channel your growing business interests and skills. Choose between International Marketing and Sales, International Financial Management, International Media Management, International Human Resources Management, International Accounting, and International Corporate Governance. Better yet – you’ll get to choose two programs, so that you’ll enter the marketplace with a broad, diverse skill set. 9
program structure
incl. semester overview
Accounting & Finance
International Focus & Foreign Language
Economics & Society
Soft & Academic Skills
Business Management and Law I 6 ECTS
Business Management and Law II 6 ECTS
Accounting I 6 ECTS
Accounting II 6 ECTS
International Focus and Foreign Language I 6 ECTS
International Focus and Foreign Language II 6 ECTS
Economics and Society I 6 ECTS
Economics and Society II 6 ECTS
Soft and Academic Skills I 6 ECTS
3rd Semester
4t
Marketing and Managing People 6 ECTS
Soft and Academic Skills II 6 ECTS Social Service Project 5 ECTS
MBS Community Service 1 ECTS
10
FEB -
Finance and Corporate Taxation 6 ECTS
10 ECTS
Business & Management
2â żd Semester
SEP - DEC
International Focus and Foreign Language III 6 ECTS
International Management 6 ECTS
Study Abroad
1st Semester
JUNAUG
FEB - MAY
Internship I
SEP - DEC
4th Semester
d ople
JAN - APR
MAY - AUG
5th Semester
6th Semester
Bachelor Thesis
Concentrations
- Int. Financial Mgmt. - Int. Marketing & Sales - Int. HR Management - Int. Accounting
Concentration I 6 ECTS
+ 1 Concentration of
- Int. Media Management - Int. Corporate Governance
Concentration II 6 ECTS
15 ECTS
Entrepreneurship Project 5 ECTS Corporate Social Responsibility and Business Ethics 6 ECTS
International Business Electives 6 ECTS
International Strategy and Business Development 6 ECTS
Supply Chain and Information Management 6 ECTS
10 ECTS
Seminar Concentration 3 ECTS
Bachelor Thesis
10 ECTS
Internship Abroad (Internship II)
20 ECTS
Study Abroad
ation
Focus
SEP - DEC
10 ECTS
er
JUNAUG
FEB - MAY
reserved for the internships in Germany and abroad. In each semester you take lectures in the areas of Business & Management, Accounting & Finance, International Focus & Foreign Language, Economics & Society as well as Soft & Academic Skills.
Internship III
EC
On this page you can see the modular program structure of the Bachelor International Business program showing each module in the six study semesters. The fall semester starts in September and finishes in December. The spring semester goes from February until May. The summer months are
MBS Community Service 1 ECTS
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detailed list of
Modules & Courses Bachelor MORE (1st - 6th semester)
In the semesters one through three every Bachelor student at MBS is taught the basics of Business and Management, Economics, Accounting, Investment and Financing as well as Marketing. In addition, the course schedule includes business games, projects and IT courses as well as workshops aimed at developing and improving your personal potential for success. The area of General Knowledge is covered by lectures on Economic and Cultural History. You will learn a new language in the context of your International Focus with Chinese (Mandarin), Arabic and Russian not requiring any previous knowledge. If you already possess language skills in Spanish, French or Italian you can improve them by picking the respective International Focus. MBS also offers preparatory courses for these languages.
Hours Modules / Courses
ECTS credits
1 Sem. 2 Sem. 3 Sem. 1 Sem. 2nd Sem. 3rd Sem. st
nd
rd
st
Business & Management MGMT 100 Business Management and Law I
60
6 60
MGMT 200 Business Management and Law II MGMT 300 Marketing and Managing People
6 60
6
Accounting & Finance ACCT 100 Accounting I
60
ACCT 200 Accounting II
6 60
FIN 300 Finance and Corporate Taxation
International Focus & Foreign Language
6 60
6
1
International Focus Germany and European Union
60
60
60
6
6
6
60
60
60
6
6
6
60
60
60
6
6
6
60
60
6
6
6
60
60
6
6
6
60
60
60
6
6
6
60
60
60
6
6
6
» GEU 100/200/300: German and European Union Business Studies I/II/III International Focus Asia Pacific » APA 100/200/300: Asian Pacific Business Studies I/II/III International Focus Arabic Countries and Middle East
» ARA 100/200/300: Arabian and Middle Eastern Business Studies I/II/III International Focus Russia and Eastern Europe
60
» REE 100/200/300: Russian and Eastern European Business Studies I/II/III International Focus Spain and Latin America
60
» LAT 100/200/300: Latin American and Spanish Business Studies I/II/III International Focus France and Francophone Countries » FRA 100/200/300: French Business Studies I/II/III International Focus Italy » ITA 100/200/300: Italian Business Studies I/II/III
Economics & Society ECON 100 Economics and Society I
60
ECON 100 Economics and Society II
6 60
IM 300 International Management
6 60
6
Soft & Academic Skills SAS 100 Soft and Academic Skills I
60
6
SAS 300 Soft and Academic Skills II
45
45
3
3
SAS 301 Social Service Project
10
10
2
3
MBS 200 MBS Community Service
x
1
MBS 101 MBS Mission Statement (optional)
x
x
MBS 201 Application Training (optional)
x
x
MBS 102 MBS Student Coaching (optional)
x
x
MBS 202 MBS Student Coaching (optional)
x
x
Internship INT 300 Internship I, min. 10 weeks
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Total (Semester 1-3)
300
x
x
295
295
30
5
5
35
35
Hours Modules / Courses
ECTS credits
4th Sem 5th Sem 6th Sem 4th Sem 5th Sem 6th Sem +Thesis
Study Abroad2 Elective Finance Elective Marketing
200
20
Elective International Business
Business & Management MGMT 500 International Strategy and Business Development
40
6
MGMT 501 Corporate Social Responsibility and Business Ethics
60
6
MGMT 600 Entrepreneurship Project
20
10
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Additionally, students choose two out of six concentrations. If you are interested in the marketing of companies and products, you can pick International Marketing and Sales. The concentration International Media Management focuses on the media sector and its players. International Financial Management and International Accounting open the door to the professional world of finance.
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MGMT 601 Supply Chain and Information Management
60
6
IB 600 International Business Electives
60
6
Concentrations
3
International Financial Management
30
60 (+10)
3
6 (+3)
» FIN 500/600/601: International Financial Management I/II (+Seminar International Financial Management) International Marketing and Sales
30
60 (+10)
3
6 (+3)
3
6 (+3)
» MKT 500/600/601: International Marketing and Sales I/II (+Seminar International Marketing and Sales) International Human Resources Management
30
60 (+10)
» HRM 500/600/601: International Human Resources Management I/II (+Seminar International HR Management) International Accounting
30
60 (+10)
3
6 (+3)
3
6 (+3)
3
6 (+3)
» ACCT 500/600/601: International Accounting I/II (+Seminar International Accounting) International Media Management
30
60 (+10)
» MEMA 500/600/601: International Media Management I/II (+Seminar International Media Management) International Corporate Governance
30
60 (+10)
If you prefer a wider perspective on international businesses and their strategies, International Corporate Governance might be your concentration of choice. International Human Resources Management prepares you for a career in the field of HR and conveys leadership and personel development skills.
» GOV 500/600/601: International Corporate Governance I/II (+Seminar International Corporate Governance)
Soft & Academic Skills MBS 500 MBS Community Service
x
1
MBS 600 Career Orientation (optional)
x
x
MBS 601 Bachelor Thesis Preparation (optional)
x
x
Foreign Languages (optional) French, Italian, Spanish, Chinese, Arabic, Russian
(30)
(3)
(3)
Internship INT 400 Internship II – Internship Abroad, min. 10 weeks
10
INT 700 Internship III, min. 10 weeks
In the 5th and 6th semester, every MBS Bachelor student concentrates on the specifics of International Business Administration and continues working on their personal potential for success. Optional language courses are also available.
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Bachelor Thesis MGMT 700 Bachelor Thesis
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Total (Semester 4-6 + Bachelor Thesis) Total (Semester 1-6)
200
270
260
30
1620
30
30
20
210
Bachelor GLOBAL (optional 7th Semester)4 Modules / Courses
Hours
ECTS credits
200
20
Study Abroad Electives International Business
Internship INT 701 Internship IV – Internship Abroad, min. 10 weeks
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1 At the beginning of the 1st semester, every student selects an International Focus with Foreign Language, which is binding for the first three
semesters.
2 In the 4th semester, 20 ECTS credits have to be scored from the program of the university abroad. For further information on the Study Abroad,
please contact our International Office. 3 In the 5th semester, all concentration modules are mandatory with the exception of MEMA 500 and GOV 500 of which one has to be picked. Picking one is a prerequisite if you want to choose one of these two concentrations from the 6th semester on. At the end of the 5th semester, every student chooses two concentrations. One of these two has to be „International Financial Management“ and/or „International Marketing and Sales“. Students have to score at least 9 ECTS credits in both of their concentrations in the 5th and 6th semester together. Students also have to complete a seminar in one concentration, leading to a total of 12 ETCS credits in this concentration. 4 If the 7th semester is spent as an additional semester abroad (study option BACHELOR GLOBAL), 20 ECTS credits have to be scored from the program of the university abroad. The Bachelor Thesis is completed subsequently.
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CONCENTRATIONS IN THE INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS STUDY PROGRAM As a new undergraduate, you probably don’t have your career path staked out already. That’s why our range of study programs is designed to cultivate your skills in areas that pique your interest. In addition to general business courses, our
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students can choose two of our six areas of business concentrations. So ask yourself: “Which concentrations excite me the most?”
INTERNATIONAL MARKETING AND SALES
INTERNATIONAL HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGEMENT
Marketing and sales as standard operational areas deal with the distributive trades of a company. The concentration International Marketing and Sales conveys to students both the basic methods and instruments of marketing and a general understanding of marketing in an international environment from a strategic and operational point of view.
In the International Human Resources Management concentration students gain a better understanding of the strategic significance of human resource management for organizations — especially on an international level. As future leaders they are to familiarize themselves with the topic of “employees as a critical success factor” and with topics of employee leadership and development.
Job Profile: The quality of customer and market relationships will always be a decisive factor of success for companies. This is why skilled employees and leaders are required who are able to develop an understanding of various value chains and to combine market- and customer-oriented actions with the effective use of resources and the application of administrative control mechanisms. Demanding fields of activity include: Head of marketing, product management, key account management, marketing controlling, market research.
Job Profile: Training and retention of good employees is of growing importance for companies. This is why skilled employees and managers are required who think and act strategically. The significance of leadership qualities is increasing, especially on an international level — in many cases they are the prerequisites for a successful implementation of projects in international teams. Demanding fields of activity include: Middle and senior management, project and team management, recruitment consultancy, change manager.
INTERNATIONAL FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT
INTERNATIONAL MEDIA MANAGEMENT
In an increasingly globalized world of finance, international businesses and financial institutions are looking for qualified employees with a sound knowledge of controlling, corporate finance and asset management. The aim of the concentration is therefore to convey to the students the methods, tools and instruments of the international world of finance in the 21st century and to ideally prepare them for professional and leadership tasks in the area of finance.
This concentration familiarizes with the special characteristics of the media industry and, apart from business-related topics, conveys important basics on communication theory. The participants deal with the economic peculiarities of information goods and media and get to know the practical consequences on the media business.
Job Profile: A sound knowledge of financial valuations and strategic financial management opens up excellent job opportunities in companies, valuation and investment organizations as well as in corporate finance. Demanding fields of activity include: Finance department of a company, investment/commercial/private bank, insurance company, investment funds.
INTERNATIONAL ACCOUNTING The International Accounting concentration conveys knowledge on the basics of international accounting and the differences between the important accounting methods. The participants learn about the conception of the IASB and IFRS, the requirements for IFRS-compliant balancing and accounting of selected circumstances in individual financial statements according to IFRS. Job Profile: Knowledge of international differences and specifics is of growing significance for companies due to their increasing integration into international supply chains and markets. Learning about these issues opens up excellent career opportunities to graduates of this module. Demanding fields of activity include: Auditing, tax consultancy, portfolio and risk management, management of international accounting and financing.
Job Profile: This concentration comprehensively prepares participants for a commercial occupation in the media/ communications sector. By conveying economic competence as well as media-specific knowledge in a practical way, it is oriented toward the multi-disciplinary requirements in this working environment. Demanding fields of activity include: Radio and television broadcasters, advertising and communications agencies, publishing houses, marketing departments.
INTERNATIONAL CORPORATE GOVERNANCE Students are taught methods of contingency planning and risk management, which, however, is not considered from the perspective of financial management in this module. They are introduced to techniques and models for corporate analyses, strategic orientations and the development of scenarios for the development of organizations. Job Profile: Questions of strategic and operational Corporate Governance are relevant for managers in companies of all sizes from start-ups to international enterprises. Knowledge and handling of the most important aspects of this topic belong to the basic skills of all future managers with strategic ambitions. Demanding fields of activity include: Managing director, executive assistant, division manager, business development, company founder, business consultant. 15
INTERNATIONAL FOCUS BROADEN YOUR BUSINESS HORIZON The international part of their studies usually leaves quite an impression on MBS students. Whether it is the semester abroad or the internship in a foreign company – these intensive experiences in a foreign country are the highlights of the
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entire study career of many students. The following description highlight the respective differences and advantages of each international focus and the corresponding economic area.
ALL PARTICIPANTS OF THE BACHELOR ENGLISH TRACK, WHOSE GERMAN LANGUAGE SKILLS ARE NOT SUFFICIENT ENOUGH TO STUDY IN GERMAN, WILL PARTICIPATE IN OUR INTERNATIONAL FOCUS GERMANY AND EUROPEAN UNION.
GERMANY AND EUROPEAN UNION This International Focus will provide you with a level of German language skills that enables you to attend lectures in German and to complete an internship in a German speaking country. You will also acquire general knowledge in disciplines such as national geography, culture, economy and traditions. Ultimately, you will become an expert on Business in Germany, which happens to be one of the world’s most prominent industrialized nations. This knowledge is also put into broad context with Western Europe. The fact that you have a comprehensive understanding of the backgrounds will open many doors for you in this attractive economic region.
STUDENTS WITH ADVANCED GERMAN LANGUAGE SKILLS AND GERMAN NATIVE SPEAKERS CHOOSE BETWEEN THE FOLLOWING INTERNATIONAL OPTIONS:
ASIA PACIFIC Asien ist ein faszinierender Wirtschaftsraum und China sowie Indien haben sich längst zu international bedeutsamen Wirtschaftsmächten entwickelt. Der Kontinent ist insgesamt gekennzeichnet durch hohe Wachstumsraten und zählt zu den wirtschaftlich attraktivsten Regionen der Welt. Die Lehrinhalte in diesem Fokus richten sich nach den Anforderungen, die global agierende Unternehmen an ihre zukünftigen, hochqualifizierten Wirtschaftsfachkräfte im asiatisch-pazifischen Wirtschaftsraum stellen. Sie erlernen die Grundlagen der chinesischen Sprache (Mandarin) und werden zugleich mit Wirtschaft, Politik, Recht und Geschichte der Region vertraut gemacht. Für das Sprachtraining in Chinesisch werden keinerlei Vorkenntnisse vorausgesetzt.
ARABIC COUNTRIES & MIDDLE EAST Der arabische Raum und insbesondere die Golfregion gehören zu den interessantesten Wirtschaftsregionen der Welt. Unternehmen aus dem arabischen Raum beteiligen sich weltweit an Firmen. Zugleich bauen viele deutsche und europäische Unternehmen die Handelsbeziehungen in die Region aus. Daher sind Fachkräfte mit spezifischen Kenntnissen der Region gefragt. Mit dem Internationalen Fokus Arabischer Raum und Naher Osten erlernen die Studierenden die arabische Sprache und entdecken die vielseitige Kultur dieses Wirtschaftsraumes. In den Lehrveranstaltungen wird ein tiefes Verständnis der speziellen Wirtschaftsgepflogenheiten sowie geschichtliche und religiöse Hintergründe vermittelt. Es werden keinerlei Vorkenntnisse in Arabisch vorausgesetzt.
RUSSIA & EASTERN EUROPE Russland und Osteuropa sind attraktive Wirtschaftsregionen in unmittelbarer Nähe zu Westeuropa. Hohe Rohstoffpreise und ein überdurchschnittliches Wachstum, verbunden mit einem hohen Nachholbedarf sowohl bei Konsum- als auch bei Investitionsgütern, machen Westeuropa und insbesondere Deutschland zu bevorzugten Wirtschaftspartnern. Mit dem
Internationalen Fokus Russland und Osteuropa erwerben die Studierenden die Grundlagen der russischen Sprache und befassen sich zugleich intensiv mit Wirtschaft, Politik, Recht und Geschichte der Region. Das Verständnis dieser Hintergründe eröffnet einen breiten Zugang zu diesen attraktiven Wirtschaftsräumen. Für das Sprachtraining in Russisch werden keinerlei Vorkenntnisse vorausgesetzt.
SPAIN & LATIN AMERICA Wer Spanisch spricht, dem eröffnet sich eine vielseitige Welt. Spanisch ist nach Englisch die am meisten verwendete Sprache in der internationalen Kommunikation. Sie wird gegenwärtig von rund 450 Millionen in Spanien, Süd- und Mittelamerika, Mexiko und in den USA als Muttersprache gesprochen. Der Schlüssel zu erfolgreichen Geschäftsbeziehungen mit spanischen und lateinamerikanischen Handelspartnern sind deshalb fundierte Kenntnisse in Wirtschaftsspanisch sowie Wissen zu Kultur und Gesellschaft. Deutschland ist traditionell ein wichtiger Handelspartner Spaniens und mit zahlreichen Unternehmen, Tochterfirmen oder Beteiligungen im Land vertreten. Mit diesem Fokus erschließen Sie sich mit der Sprache auch die Wirtschaft Spaniens und Lateinamerikas und damit vielfältige berufliche Möglichkeiten in internationalen Wirtschaftsunternehmen und Organisationen. Vorkenntnisse auf der Lernstufe A 2 werden bei Studienbeginn vorausgesetzt. Die MBS bietet Vorbereitungskurse für absolute Anfänger an.
FRANCE & FRANCOPHONE COUNTRIES Es lohnt sich, bei Geschäftsverhandlungen in Paris, Brüssel oder Montréal mit fundiertem Wirtschaftsfranzösisch aufzutreten. Frankreich gehört zu den führenden Industrienationen der Welt. Zahlreiche französische Unternehmen führen die Spitze auf dem Weltmarkt an. Die Automobilindustrie, die Telekommunikation, Chemie und Pharmazeutische Industrie spielen hierbei eine herausragende Rolle. Für Deutschland ist Frankreich einer der der engsten Handelspartner und für die Europäische Union ist die französische Sprache von großer Wichtigkeit. Französisch zählt zu den sechs internationalen Sprachen, die Business, Diplomatie und Medien beeinflussen. Mit diesem Fokus bauen Sie Ihre vorhandenen Grundkenntnisse auf der Stufe A 2 weiter aus und vertiefen Ihre Kenntnisse zu Wirtschaft, Politik, Gesellschaft und Kultur Frankreichs und frankophoner Länder.
ITALY Italien zählt zu den Top Ten der größten Wirtschaftsnationen. Industrie, Tourismus und Landwirtschaft gehören zu den Standbeinen der italienischen Wirtschaft und zahlreiche Firmennamen stehen für das Label „Made in Italy“. Italienische Luxusartikel wie Designerkleidung aus Mailand, Lederwaren und Autos weltbekannter Marken verkaufen sich rund um den Globus. Mit diesem Fokus lernen Sie aufbauend auf Vorkenntnissen Italienisch als Wirtschaftssprache und erwerben interkulturelle Kompetenz in Bezug auf die aktuellen wirtschaftlichen Gegebenheiten. So sind Sie bestens für ein Auslandssemester oder Auslandspraktikum in Italien vorbereitet. Für das anschließende Berufsleben eröffnen sich interessante Perspektiven im Handel, in der Wirtschafts- und Finanzwelt. Für absolute Anfänger bietet die MBS vor Studienbeginn Vorbereitungskurse an. 17
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PARTNER UNIVERSITIES Australia University of Melbourne; Bond University, Gold Coast China Hong Kong University; Tongji University, Shanghai France ESC La Rochelle; EDHEC Business School, Nice/Lille; European Business School, Paris
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BACHELOR IN INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS:
MORE HIGHLIGHTS If you open the doors to our classrooms, you’ll most likely see students engaging in debates or putting their heads together to tackle a tough business assignment. At Munich Business School, we firmly believe that the more you are personally invested in a task, the more you take away
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from it. That’s why many of our courses include lively, hands-on projects that encourage both collaboration and competition. Learn how to put your ego aside and work within a team. Enjoy the thrills of success, and allow yourself to occasionally fail without succumbing to defeat.
Jan Runau Head of Corporate Communication, adidas Group
“In our communication management course we consistently combined theoretical knowledge with practical application e.g. by simulating a press conference. It was fantastic to see how the students realized this project.”
SOCIAL PROJECT
INTERNSHIPS
Social responsibility starts with the person in the mirror. And at Munich Business School, you’ll get the chance to develop your social consciousness while learning how to build a business project. When you take this course, you’ll get to plan a project related to a social or non-profit cause and bring it to life as part of a team (take a look at the photos to see other MBS bachelor students bringing their social projects to life). In the process, you’ll pick up some crucial project management skills. We are proud to promise you that the knowledge and experience you gain during your Bachelor work will help you to make a difference in the world.
The three mandatory internships at companies in Germany and abroad provide many of our students with their first glimpse of the inner workings of a corporation. You’ll apply your growing business knowledge in the setting of a real company and quickly learn how to become a contributing member of a team of professionals. That’ll ensure that you leave Munich Business School not only with your first academic degree, but also with real work experience.
INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS GAME Next to heading up an actual company, this computerbased business game – also used by some of the world's largest companies – is the best way to understand the inner workings of corporations. Create a virtual enterprise as part of a team, put your management instincts to the test, and see how every decision affects the entire company. Your goal: increase the market value of your business until you’ve overtaken the competition. You’ll come face to face with the joy of success and the anger that comes with failure. And what you’ll learn will stay with you throughout your career.
BUSINESS PLAN In the corporate world, every idea needs a business plan to come to life. Done right, it can both persuade potential investors to get involved and help entrepreneurs to fine-tune their strategy. In short, a business plan helps a company start out on the right foot. During our workshop, you and your team will create a business plan based on the economic knowledge you’ve gained so far. It’s an exciting challenge that our students welcome. The best part? This is much more than a trial run. Some of the business plans developed during this workshop have helped to get real startups going.
PROFESSIONAL FACULTY Many members of our faculty commute between the classroom and the boardrooms of international corporations. This means that you’ll work with up-to-date business concepts and learn about precisely those best practices that help companies succeed today. In addition, our faculty’s strong networks are a valuable asset to students looking for internships or partner companies for their theses.
ECONOMIC AND CULTURAL HISTORY You’ll build a solid foundation of business knowledge and experience at Munich Business School – that goes without saying. But we also provide you with a “big picture” perspective on how historical developments affect current events. The course “Economic and Cultural History,” a part of your curriculum for four semesters, has become a cult subject among our Bachelor students, in spite of the considerable workload. It will help you to grow into a wellrounded individual who’s in the know about the business world – and the world at large.
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TEAM WORK IS KEY
Bachelor of Arts International Business at a Glance Bachelor MORE
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3 Years 6 Semesters + Bachelor Thesis incl. 1 Semester Abroad and 30 Weeks Internship 210 ECTS* Credits
3,5 Years 7 Semesters + Bachelor Thesis incl. 2 Semesters Abroad and 40 Weeks Internship 240 ECTS* Credits
Study Options Duration
Language of Instruction
German Track: 70% German, 30% English English Track: 100% English
Concentrations
International Financial Management International Marketing and Sales International Human Resources Management International Accounting International Media Management International Corporate Governance
International Focus and Foreign Language
Asia-Pacific (Mandarin Chinese) Arabian Countries and Middle East (Arabic) Russia and Eastern Europe (Russian) France and Francophone Countries (French) International Focus Italy (Italian) Spain and Latin America (Spanish) Germany and European Union (German)
Tution Fee
EUR 850,- per month (36 Months) + Fee for Bachelor Thesis EUR 1.700
Application Process Application Requirements
EUR 850,- per month (42 Months) + Fee for Bachelor Thesis EUR 1.700
Written examination and Assessment day School leaving certificate (e.g. Abitur, Fachhochschulreife), International school leaving certificates have to be assessed (e.g. IB, High School Diploma, A-levels) Proof of English language proficiency (TOEFL, IELTS, English native speaker, English schooling)
Start of Program
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STUDENT LIFE
Here at MBS, we’ve got everything you need to work hard, play hard, and begin your journey to corporate success. Munich is a university city that’s also host to dozens of corporate headquarters. Every day, the city hums with the energy of students like you hurrying to class and discussing projects in sidewalk cafés. At night and at the weekends, you´ll find those same people competing at sports, dancing up a storm at the club or throwing dinner parties. 24
Thomas Pflugbeil MBS Alumnus
“I will never forget my time studying at Munich Business School: the unique MBS culture that enforces excellence, the personal campus atmosphere and not to forget the time we spent downtown with great people from all around the globe. Three years of our bachelor program have been passing by very quickly but the friendships we all made are going to last for a lifetime.”
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One thing’s for sure: you’re going to learn in ways you’ve never learned before. The volume of work might surprise you at first, and that’s why we place such strong emphasis on teamwork and forging strong relationships with any of our over hundred instructors. Build teams outside of class, participate in student associations, and don’t be afraid of a little heated debate: it will spur you on toward producing your best work. The more you reach out to others, the more confident you’ll be in tackling the challenges presented by your classes.
While you’re making the grade, don’t forget to leave your desk every once in a while. Meet up with friends and hit the town. We highly recommend exploring the city’s museums and taking in its architecture or taking weekend trips into the surrounding Alps. If you need to let off some steam, you’ll have ample access to the sports facilities of neighboring universities. With a robust group of friends and a little curiosity, you’ll make discoveries that can enrich and invigorate your studies.
THE INTERNATIONAL BUDDY PROGRAM The International Buddy Program is a student initiative which supports the International Office as well as the International Programs at MBS. This initiative serves as an exchange platform for new international students and current MBS students. The main goals of the Buddy Program are: ❚
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To better integrate new international students at Munich Business School by connecting them with current MBS students, or so-called ‘Buddies’ An opportunity for current MBS students to be a mentor of and network with international students from partner universities worldwide where they can spend their semester abroad To learn about each other cultures and customs, improve or learn foreign languages, and gain new friends worldwide
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Joint activities include welcome and good bye events, excursions to cities in Germany or neighboring countries, as well as interpersonal contact throughout the semester. Buddies who fulfill certain tasks may also receive an Intercultural Certificate which shows their social engagement and is nowadays expected from employers worldwide. More information on the International Buddy Program at MBS can be found at http://buddy.munich-business-school.de and on Facebook (search for buddy@Munich Business School).
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CAREER PREPARATION & MBS ALUMNI Our proudest accomplishment at Munich Business School is our ever-growing list of successful alumni – whether they have started their own businesses or become executives at some of the world’s largest corporations. At Munich Business School, we offer courses and seminars designed to ease you into the career you dream of. We help you prepare for your future so you can hit the ground running once you’ve accepted a job.
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Julia Kratzer MBS Alumna
“Studying at Munich Business School was an important experience that laid the foundation for my professional career. I met exceptional individuals, some of whom I still count among my best friends. And I now realize the value of the network that I started to develop at MBS, and the crucial business opportunities that it has afforded me.”
BUSINESS SKILLS
OUR ALUMNI ARE HERE FOR YOU
Life in the office requires different skill sets from life in the classroom. But rest assured, you’ll enter the business world fully versed in the negotiation techniques and presentation skills you’ll need to handle your everyday tasks. Our Business Meeting course gears you up to prepare and run efficient meetings. Personality Training rounds out our business communications courses and helps you to develop your team spirit and leadership instincts.
Perhaps the best way to make sure you excel throughout your Bachelor experience is to meet others who have already completed the journey you are embarking upon. That’s why Munich Business School’s alumni network is such a valuable resource to our students: you can get advice and encouragement from people who were in your shoes not too long ago, and who are currently applying their academic backgrounds to serious positions within some of the world’s largest corporations. Even better, our alumni can plug you into their networks, bringing you that much closer to promising internships and top choice entrylevel positions.
CAREER PLANNING Maybe you’ve heard this saying: “If you find a job you love, you never have to work a day in your life.” We agree entirely, and our Introduction to Internships seminar will help you discover your true career aspirations. You can also take Application Training seminars where you’ll learn how to handle job interviews and excel in assessment centers. You need someone to go through your application materials with you? No problem. Our Career Center team will be happy to help you.
GRADUATE BOOK “Profiles“ The secret weapon in getting job leads is our Graduate Book: a yearly compendium that lists the details of all our graduates. You’ll get help putting your first résumé together, and we’ll even offer a photo session so your smiling face can be featured along with your work experience and contact details. The Graduate Book gets sent out to a pool of 700 corporations and counting – you wouldn’t be the first to receive a job offer as a result of this.
So where, exactly, are our alumni now? Here’s a handful of the corporations that employ former MBS students: ❚ 3i Deutschland GmbH, Munich ❚ Allianz Dresdner Informationssysteme GmbH, Munich ❚ Asia Trade Center, Cologne ❚ Audi AG, Ingolstadt ❚ Austrian Airlines AG, Vienna ❚ Axel Springer AG, Berlin ❚ Bankhaus Reuschel & Co., Munich ❚ BMW AG, Munich ❚ BMW Financial Services Italia S.p.A., San Donato Milanese ❚ Bosch Sicherheitssysteme GmbH, Ottobrunn ❚ British Telecom GmbH & Co KG, Munich ❚ Capgemini UK, London ❚ Cognos GmbH, Frankfurt ❚ Commerzbank AG, Paris ❚ CSC Austria AG, Vienna ❚ DaimlerChrysler Bank AG, Frankfurt ❚ Deloitte & Touche GmbH, Munich ❚ Deutsche Bank AG, London ❚ E.ON Energie AG, Munich ❚ Ermenegildo Zegna, London ❚ Ernst & Young AG, Munich ❚ Gruner + Jahr AG & Co. KG, Hamburg ❚ HypoVereinsbank AG, Munich ❚ Horváth & Partners GmbH, Munich ❚ Hubert Burda Media GmbH & Co. KG, Munich ❚ Infineon Technologies AG, Munich ❚ Intel GmbH, Munich ❚ KPMG Deutsche Treuhand-Gesellschaft AG, Frankfurt ❚ McKinsey & Company, Munich ❚ Microsoft AG, Munich ❚ O2 Germany GmbH & Co. KG, Munich ❚ Premiere Fernsehen GmbH & Co. KG, Munich ❚ PricewaterhouseCoopers AG, Frankfurt ❚ ProSiebenSat.1 Media AG, Munich ❚ Reckitt Benckiser Australia, Sydney ❚ Rodenstock GmbH, Munich ❚ Roland Berger Strategy Consultants, Munich ❚ Scout 24 Media, Munich ❚ Siemens Mobile AG, Munich ❚ Société Générale, London ❚ Volkswagen AG, Wolfsburg ❚ Webmiles GmbH, Munich ❚ Yahoo Inc., Sunnyvale, California ❚ etc. 27
GETTING INTO MUNICH BUSINESS SCHOOL:
THE ADMISSION TEST So you’ve decided to attend MBS’s Bachelor program? Good for you! After you’ve completed your online application and passed the initial selection process, an admission test will determine whether you’ll be studying with us. It consists of the following two parts.
WRITTEN EXAMINATION ❚ General Knowledge (45 minutes): a multiple choice test dealing with general knowledge and basic understanding of business administration and economics ❚ Applied Mathematics (45 minutes): basic calculation rules, fractions, binomial series, powers, roots, logarithms, indexing, sums, financial mathematics, differential calculus, integral calculus ❚ Essay (45 minutes): topics are based on current events in global business ❚ Placement Test for a Second Foreign Language (45 minutes): only for French, Spanish and Italian If you can’t come to Germany: ❚ SAT: minimum 1720 points (www.collegeboard.com) ❚ or: TestAS (www.testas.de)
ASSESSMENT DAY ❚ Personal interview discussing your motivation for entering our bachelor program ❚ Team exercises and role-playing games with a group of fellow applicants ❚ Presentation of the team exercise results and of a case study If you can’t come to Germany: ❚ A personal interview of about 1 hour via video conference (e.g. Skype) 28
Hi there! For the week leading up to the exam, I read the most recent issues of “The Economist”, “The Financial Times”, and “The Times”. I think with a little business knowledge it’s easy to nail the exam. I suggest you also take some online quizzes for the general knowledge section of your exam. It’s best to do them in English so you’re familiar with the vocabulary and use of terms. On the next page you’ll find more recommendations to point you in the right directions. It all depends on good performance, creativity, and a solid foundation of knowledge. Best regards and good luck, Moritz Wehle
HOW TO ACE THE ADMISSION TEST First of all: relax. Your solid interest in international business matters, a healthy dose of common sense and a couple of weeks of preparation will be your key to mastering Munich Business School’s admission test.
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Preparation The Book “Essential Mathematics for Economic Analysis” (ISBN-13: 978-0273713241; Chapters 1, 2, 3 and 6.6) offers good exercices to practice for our admission test. If you have not had differential calculus yet, don’t worry on this part. You will definitely pass the exam anyway.
Essay 3. Which is the longest river in the world? a. The Nile b. The Amazon c. The Mississippi d. The Yangtse 4. What is „OPEC“? a. An organisation of oil exporting countries b. A committee for deciding exchange rates inside Europe c. An organisation for economic cooperation d. A Latin American economic association Preparation The following websites offer free general knowledge quizzes with which you can get a feeling for our test: www.wissen.de; www.munich-business-school.de/general-knowledge
Applied Mathematics
Example A middle-class vehicle made by the Chinese automotive manufacturer Brilliance (recommended sales price approx. EUR 20.000) was recently poorly rated in a crash test performed by the ADAC (Allgemeiner Deutscher Automobil Club – General German Automobile Association). The media made some negative comments in reporting the results (“Cardboard box from the land of the rising sun”). In your opinion, will Chinese automotive companies play a noteworthy role in the German market in the next few years? Preparation Bookmark these online publications: www.cnn.com, www.businessweek.com, www.ft.com, www.economist.com
Examples 1. The company Knackeback AG produces noiseless, edible crispbread and earns EUR 100 for each sold pallet of crispbread. The manufacturing sales costs per pallet are 20x + 0.25x2 EUR. a. Calculate the production level that will maximize profits. b. The tax per pallet is EUR 10. What is the optional production level now?
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TRADITION & TECHNOLOGY:
WELCOME TO MUNICH MBS is located in one of Germany's most beautiful cities. Munich oers the best of both worlds: the serenity of a classical city, and the energy of a cultural hotspot and international business hub.
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Surrounded by the majestic peaks of the Alps, full of quirky details, and steeped in tradition, Munich is perfect for anyone who wants to learn and live in an inspiring setting.
Rachel Chang MBS Alumna
“As a Brazilian citizen I immediately felt at home in Munich. It is a beautiful and manageable metropolis – an ideal place for learning and living. I really enjoy the fact that it is so close to nature. There are many parks in town. The Alps and the Bavarian lakes are just outside the city limits. Anyone who enjoys sports, culture and a true quality of life will find plenty to do in Munich and vicinity.”
WORLD CITY WITH HEART
BUSINESS HUB
As a city, Munich offers a unique symbiosis of quality of living and business. The "world city with heart" is one of the most popular cities in Germany and, due to its wealth of culture and art, THE Bavarian metropolis. Anybody who studies, works and lives in Munich quickly comes to appreciate the advantages the city and region have to offer.
Strewn with German corporations (e.g. BMW, Allianz, Siemens) and global players (Microsoft, General Electric, Intel, Google), Munich is one of Europe's most vibrant economic centers. The leading industries are new technologies, media, life sciences, and automotive. But small and large companies from all industries find Munich's business environment stimulating. In line with our commitment to real-world relevance, Munich Business School has been cultivating close relations to the region's corporations for years – and our students benefit from our robust network when they look for internships, partner companies for their theses, and employment after graduation.
Munich is a center for art and culture and is seen as the "secret capital" of Germany. It boasts a wealth of sights, including the famous Frauenkirche, the English Garden, the Pinakotheken, the Olympic Stadium and much more. Also described as "Italy‘s most northern city", a sense of southern flair can be felt everywhere in Munich – the Alps and the neighboring countries are only a stone‘s throw away. In addition to the state‘s world class stages, such as the opera at the National Theater or the Resident Theater, Munich provides a multitude of outdoor theaters, cabaret stages, dance stages and small art stages. Also culture and event centers such as the Gasteig, the Schlachthof or the Kultfabrik have reputations which reach far beyond the city limits. A multitude of first-class museums offer insights into art, culture and technology. Because of its location in the Bavarian metropolis, Munich Business School provides ideal conditions for students, inside and outside of the lecture halls. This stimulating background is ideal for meeting the demands of the comprehensive general standard of education we pride ourselves to provide.
EXTRACURRICULAR GOLDMINE Even when you're new to Munich, a wealth of extracurricular activities – e.g. organized by our student initiative "students clubbing e.V." and ranging from student parties to cultural events – will save you from feeling lost or lonely. An annual highlight is the MBS Wintertrophy, a long weekend in the snowy Alps that our students organize every year. Munich also offers countless sights, museums, restaurants, bars... and let's not forget "Oktoberfest," the world's largest beer festival. Yes, you will study hard at Munich Business School, but you will also have the time of your life in Munich.
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INTERNATIONAL SPECIFICS If you’re coming to MBS from another country, there are a few essentials you’ll need to take care of. And while these responsibilities will be yours to deal with, we’re here to point you in the right direction and provide help when you need it. Here’s a brief overview of what you’ll need to do.
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Rut Sarai Abril Jimenez MBS Student from Ecuador
“Munich Business School is a university for life, it does not just enrich your academic knowledge, it also makes you grow as a person. My time here has been full of new experiences and anecdotes I will always keep with me. I have met people from places that I could have never imagined, I have made friends for life and so much more. MBS for me it is not just a university, it is more like home.”
VISAS
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German law requires non-EU nationals to apply for a Student Visa (Visum für Studienzwecke). As visa requirements differ for each country, you have to contact the German Embassy in your country to obtain correct information. The Federal Foreign Office (Auswärtiges Amt) provides a table of countries that shows which citizens require/do not require visas to enter Germany.
Accepted incoming students have the option to either find a place on their own, or take advantage of off-campus housing through a property management company which MBS has partnered with. Students wanting to take advantage of this housing option can reserve accommodation in advance. Prices start at EUR 420 per month for a furnished single room.
Since the visa process can be rather lengthy, we recommend that you obtain general information on how to apply for a student visa well in advance of the date you wish to begin your academic studies. The actual visa process can only be started after you have received the letter of acceptance from Munich Business School. Do not enter Germany with a tourist visa, because it cannot be changed into a residence permit for studies, not even if you are in possession of the admission certificate to a German university. In such a case you would have to return to your home country! The German Embassy issuing your visa will send the visa application directly to the Alien Registration Office (Ausländerbehörde) of the German town you wish to reside. Once you are in Germany, you will have to register with the Ausländerbehörde where you will also receive more information on how to extend your visa.
COST OF LIVING We estimate that your living costs will be around EUR 950 per month. Your budget will mostly depend on how you manage your free time (e.g. travelling, eating out, opera, concerts, using sports facilities, visiting museums and clubs). Below is an example of an exchange student’s monthly budget: Rent (for a single room): EUR 420 Groceries/food: EUR 300 Public transportation: EUR 30 Phone/Internet: EUR 50 Miscellaneous: EUR 150 Estimated monthly budget: EUR 950
HEALTH INSURANCE All students must have health insurance for their studies in Germany and either submit proof of acceptable health insurance from their country or purchase health insurance in Germany. Without health insurance, students may not register for courses at Munich Business School.
For more information, please visit our website www.munich-business-school.de/for-internationals
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prof. Dr. arnd albrecht, Mba Academic Program Director for bachelor international business Arnd.Albrecht@munich-business-school.de +49 (0)89 547678-0
Jennifer engels Admission Officer for bachelor international business Jennifer.engels@munich-business-school.de +49 (0)89 547678-0
elvira stephenson-soetewey, Mba Head of international Office elvira.Stephenson@munich-business-school.de +49 (0)89 547678-11
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See FOR YOURSeLF! if you would like to take a closer look at our university and the bachelor international business program, we can only encourage you to do so: come by and see for yourself! This way you can be absolutely sure that Munich business School is the right choice for you. We offer you the following choices to get a personal impression of our university, our students and our lecturers:
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You would like to get a first overview of the study program and have all of your questions answered individually and personally? Make an appointment with one of our student advisors and find out everything you want to know.
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You are about to finish high school and aren‘t sure if international business is the right choice for you? You would like to experience our lecturers, modern teaching methods and university first-hand? Come to one of our regular bachelor Preview Days which include a one-Saturday test ride with lectures from the curriculum (business Administration and Soft Skills) and a lunch with current bachelor students.
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You want to experience MbS live during the week and take part in the everyday routine of one of our bachelor students? We offer you the chance to shadow an MbS student in lectures, seminars, group works etc. for one or several days. Also: don‘t forget to seize the opportunity to get to know Munich and its great offerings as a real student city.
Make an appointment now: Christine Heber, Studienberatung Bachelor Tel.: +49 (0)89 547678-272 bachelor@munich-business-school.de www.munich-business-school.de Contents are up-to-date as of February 2013 and are subject to alterations without prior notice.