Munich Business School University of Applied Sciences
EXECUTIVE MBA | General Management
WELCOME AT MUNICH BUSINESS SCHOOL Executives have to face more challenges and faster changes than ever before. In a dynamic and increasingly complex world, business leaders must make responsible decisions based on facts, develop future-oriented concepts, and keep up with the steady advance of expert knowledge. The modern leadership role, however, also requires a broad foundation of general knowledge, a wide range of management skills, and a good eye for people and their working environment.
job for a significant amount of time to further their education. With our MBA in General Management we have developed an offer tailor-made for executives who want to keep working on their corporate career while at the same time enhancing their management know-how with lasting effect. This program is very compatible with your professional schedule and simultaneously provides you with an intensive study experience on a regular basis. The exchange and interaction with the other participants of the MBA program at MBS enables you to gain new perspectives and insights on topics and cases. The great diversity of your fellow students includes their demographic profiles, their cultural backgrounds, and their professional experiences. By the end of your studies you will be part of this network of highly competent and interesting management personalities from a variety of industries and countries.
Besides studies of modern management, entrepreneurial thinking and international competence, our Executive MBA program in General Management at Munich Business School (MBS) also conveys both self and social skills. The courses at MBS are focused on people. We want to encourage you not only to learn facts, methods and tools, but also to reflect on problems and discuss appropriate measures and solutions with your fellow students. An MBA is a challenge and an experience that widens your personal horizon and opens up perspectives for your future.
We know that choosing the right institution for your MBA is of essential importance. We are committed to helping you find out whether MBS is the right choice for you and your career. Meet us at one of the MBA fairs or visit us in Munich for one of our MBA Warm-Up sessions or a personal consultation. We look forward to getting to know you!
Our long history of collaboration with many companies has had a significant influence on the development of our MBA program. Through this constant contact and exchange with businesses from different sectors, we have found that it is not always possible for professionals with a heavy workload and many responsibilities to leave their
Prof. Dr. Stefan Baldi Dean of Munich Business School "Being close to business enables us to timely and exactly know the requirements that companies have for their business leaders. Meeting these needs by consequentially aligning with them, gives the students of Munich Business School excellent job perspectives."
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OTHER MBS STUDY PROGRAMS: EXCELLENT BUSINESS EDUCATION BACHELOR INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS
MBA International Management in Munich
The Bachelor program at Munich Business School combines up-to-date business knowledge with a strong international focus and practical orientation. The modular design of the program allows our Bachelor students to choose their preferred study language (German or English), business specializations (Marketing, Finance, etc.), and international focus (Asia-Pacific, Arabia & Middle East, Spain, etc.). It also includes three practical phases and a study semester abroad. The study program offers many interesting choices, thus creating an individual study profile for each student and giving them an excellent starting position in the professional job market. The MBS Bachelor program is accredited by FIBAA (Foundation for International Business Administration Accreditation).
The "Munich MBA", the 15-month full-time MBA in International Management at Munich Business School, prepares graduates to work in a complex multicultural world. It is focused on international candidates with a nonbusiness degree but offers enough depth for business degree holders seeking to further refine and strengthen their education. The international program accreditation by FIBAA (Foundation for International Business Administration Accreditation).
EXECUTIVE MBA Health Care Management The 24-month part-time Executive MBA in Health Care Management addresses employees and managers in all healthcare-related fields and is taught in German and English. Participants complete a management practiceoriented study program specifically tailored to the needs and characteristics of the health care sector. An international week at Boston University School of Management offers an international perspective and further networking opportunities. The MBS Executive MBA Health Care Management program is accredited by FIBAA (Foundation for International Business Administration Accreditation).
MASTER INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS The Master International Business (MIB) program at MBS is a business program preparing future leaders for the challenges of modern management roles. It targets Bachelor graduates who aim for leading positions in international companies. Therefore, knowledge of complex global interrelations, expert knowledge, and soft skills are central elements in our MIB study program. The program includes one study semester and an internship abroad as well as the option to obtain a second degree abroad. All MIB students at MBS can choose their preferred study language and business specializations. The MBS MIB program is accredited by FIBAA (Foundation for International Business Administration Accreditation).
EXECUTIVE EDUCATION Munich Business School’s Executive Excellence Development (EED) Program was developed as a response to the growing industry demand. From individual courses to certified programs and Corporate MBAs, we put together tailor-made packages perfectly matching our partner companies´ needs. The modular structure of the EED Program allows companies to start out on a single course with selected employees with the option to complete their Corporate MBA at a later stage.
MASTER SPORTS BUSINESS AND COMMUNICATION The Master program Sports Business and Communication combines sports, media and business in a unique way, making it the first of its kind in Germany. On a broad economic fundament, the studies focus on the essential stakeholders in sports, media, and business as well as their interaction. A semester and an internship abroad are included in the program which prepares its graduates for the specific requirements in the professional field of sports business. The MBS Master Sports Business and Communication program is accredited by FIBAA (Foundation for International Business Administration Accreditation).
Our popular EED courses include: l Customer Relationship Management l Operations Management l Organizational Analysis l Intercultural Competence l Language Skills l Presentation & Facilitation of Meetings
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MILESTONES OF MBS: OUR SUCCESS STORY 1991
2007
Munich Business School is founded in 1991 (at that time named "Europ채ische 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.
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.
2008
"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.
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.
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2003
Four years after becoming the first private university in Bavaria, the school 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.
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 in the Master International Business program.
2004
2010
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.
2005
The 24-month Executive MBA General Management program is introduced to fulfill the need for a high-quality, internationally oriented business education for experienced professionals.
2011
MBS introduces a new Master program in Sports Business and Communication at the beginning of the 2011 winter 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
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.
2012
In the spring semester 2012, MBS has a matriculation of about 600 students. Since its foundation MBS has had 1000 graduates.
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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 which we build our educational concepts. The tional and international accreditations and consistently excellent ranking results confirm approach.
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Our Accreditations National Accreditation l Granted by the Bavarian State Ministry of Sciences, Research and Arts. l Munich Business School is Bavaria´s first state-accredited private university and the
only private university in Bavaria to obtain unlimited state accreditation.
International Accreditation l Granted by the Foundation for International Business Administration Accreditation (FIBAA). l FIBAA accreditation is synonymous with professional relevance and top-quality academics.
Accreditation by the German Council of Science and Humanities (Wissenschaftsrat) l Munich Business School is the first Bavarian university to obtain institutional
accreditation from the German Council of Science and Humanities.
accepted academic standards.
l This confirms that the efforts of MBS in research and teaching are in accordance with
Our Rankings "One of the Top 10 universities for business studies in Germany"
University ranking of the "Wirtschaftswoche" and "Handelsblatt Karriere" magazines, 2013 Over 500 HR managers in Germany place MBS in Germany´s top 10 business schools. Ranked #6 amongst Universities of Applied Sciences (2012: #6; 2010/11: #8; 2009: #9)
"Top Results Nationwide"
Center for University Development (CHE), 2011/2012 CHE Master Ranking: Best grades in 5 out of 5 categories CHE Ranking Business Studies: Best grades in 4 out of 5 categories ("study situation overall, "studyability", "practical approach", "international orientation") "Versatile Excellence" Ranking: 2nd place of all Universities of Applied Sciences
"#4 University in Germany"
Universum, 2011 (published in Financial Times Deutschland amongst others) Satisfaction with Munich Business School in comparison to the general average
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FOCUS MBA GENERAL MANAGEMENT
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Prof. Dr. Marc-Michael H. Bergfeld Academic Director MBA General Management "The MBS MBA is a life-changing experience. We provide you with the tools to excel further in your careers: rigorous analysis, conceptual thinking, and creative execution. You will learn, discuss, and apply general management knowledge in a truly international program: international faculty and cases, international student teams, and international study weeks. We, the lecturers, co-create knowledge with you. Providing our cutting-edge academic concepts and our insights from an intense collaboration with industry, we will empower you to look at business challenges from a new angle. You will solve real cases from day one. You will be challenged. You will grow. You will meet great teachers and network across classes and with industry. And, you will enjoy it."
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Leadership Competencies
Our Approach Not only what you learn but also how you learn is important to us. At Munich Business School small workgroups with a high diversity and an intimate atmosphere create an optimal learning environment. They allow students to work closely with their lecturers and their classmates:
The MBA at Munich Business School is focused on management and leadership competencies and covers three main areas: l Business Know-how We provide you with practical knowledge in core economic and business areas such as Finance and Marketing with an emphasis on International Management. l Social Competence We train you in communicating and dealing with others, getting ideas across, negotiating, and recognizing and handling conflicts. l Self Competence We help you recognize your own strengths and weaknesses to make you grow in the areas that you have talent for whilst limiting the aspects that you might not be particularly good at. MBS incorporates these three essential components of leadership into the curriculum. They are taught throughout the program and in each course.
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We are very conscious about a high standard of teaching which includes theoretical teaching along with practice-oriented case studies and project work. Interdisciplinary Approach Real-life projects allow students to use the theoretical training in a realistic scenario. Entrepreneurial Spirit Individuals learn how to gain a good grasp of new business ideas and use creativity and innovation to implement these ideas. Dedicated Faculty The program is taught by a competent, experienced team of lecturers who have excellent educational credentials and field experience. As the first accredited private university in Bavaria it is our mission not only to provide students with the ideal learning environment but also with vital tools which they need to succeed in a competitive business environment.
Social Competence: Interacting
Part-Time Format The part-time study program is subdivided into three terms over a period of 24 months. Each term begins with a full-time, intensive week at MBS. Classes then meet every second weekend on Friday afternoon and Saturday which fits perfectly into a business professional’s schedule. In addition, the program includes two week-long study visits to SDA Bocconi in Italy and Singapore Management University. Munich is within easy reach of many German and European cities. Classes are held at the MBS city campus, conveniently located just four underground stops from Munich Central Station.
Self Competence: Reflecting Leadership
Business Know-how: Doing
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Economics, Finance & Accounting Positioning & the Value Chain Executive Skills
International Business Environment
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Flex-Term 2
Global Strategy, Entrepreneurship & Innovation (5)
Modern Leadership & Corporate Development (5)
Alliances, Co-opetition & the Knowledgebased Organization (5)
Managerial Economics (5)
Financial & Managerial Accounting (5)
Financial Management (5)
30 ECTS
Managing the Modern Corporation
Flex-Term 1
Strategic Marketing (5)
Logistics & Operations Management (5)
Self Management
Personal Strategy
Negotiation Skills (3)
Presentation Skills
Creativity
Conflict Management Intercultural Comm.
Master Thesis
PROGRAM STRUCTURE
Business & Society (3)
Business Law (3)
Management in Emerging Markets (5)
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Flex-Term 3
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Internationalizing European Companies (3)
Global Dynamics & New Growth Paradigms (3)
Prof. Dr. Marc-Michael H. Bergfeld Academic Director MBA General Management "Our program is structured to a) give you a solid knowledge base in General Management, b) enhance your individual competencies to be an empathic and highly performing leader and c) provide you with deep insights into international markets, cultures, and the respective success factors during the international weeks. Beyond this structure, we are highly responsive to your needs and promote your personal advancement through tailor-made topics for your MBA thesis, which can analyze specific challenges of the companies you work for, or help you analyze and structure a potential venture that you would want to establish to become an entrepreneur yourself." 8
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course overview Term 1
Module Credits Hours Language Executive Skills EXEC 780 Self Management 1* 10 En EXEC 781 Presentation Skills 1* 10 En International Business Environment IB 780 Business & Society in a Global Context 3 30 En Managing the Modern Corporation MGMT 780 Global Strategy, Entrepreneuship & Innovation 5 40 En Economics, Finance / Accounting ECON 780 Managerial Economics 5 40 En Positioning & the Value Chain MKT 780 Strategic Marketing 5 40 En International Week SDA Bocconi MGMT 980 Internationalizing European Companies 3 30 En
Term 2
Module Credits Executive Skills EXEC 880 Creativity 1* EXEC 881 Personal Strategy 1* Economics, Finance / Accounting MGMT 880 Modern Leadership & Corporate Development 5 ACCT 880 Financial & Managerial Accounting 5 MGMT 881 Logistics & Operations Management 5 International Business Environment LAW 880 Business Law 3
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Module Credits Hours Executive Skills EXEC 982 Conflict Management 1* 10 Managing the Modern Corporation EXEC 981 Intercultural Communication 1* 10 EXEC 980 Negotiation Skills 3 30 Business Know-How MGMT 980 Alliances, Co-opetition & the 5 40 Knowledge-based Organization FIN 980 Financial Management 5 40 International Business Environment IB 980 Management in Emerging Markets 5 40 International Weeks Singapore Management University IB 881 Global Dynamics & New Growth Paradigms 3 30
Term 4
Module Credits Business Know-How MGMT 1080 Master Colloquium MGMT 1081 MBA Master Thesis 30 * Facultative 9
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GLOBAL LECTURERS: HIGHLY Prof. Dr. Marc-Michael H. Bergfeld
Professor of Global Entrepreneurship & Family Firms at Munich Business School Prof. Dr. Bergfeld is the Academic Director of the MBA General Management (GM) at MBS. He holds a Ph.D. from Manchester Business School with external supervision through Tsinghua University, Beijing / China, a Diplom-Kaufmann’s degree from Ingolstadt School of Management at the Catholic University of Eichstaett and Executive Education in Venture Capital & Private Equity from Harvard Business School. His work has, amongst others, been published in Boutellier / Gassmann / von Zedtwitz (2008): Managing Global Innovation (3rd edition), his own book Bergfeld (2008): Global Innovation Leadership – the strategic development of worldwide innovation competence, the International Journal of Entrepreneurship and Innovation Management, ZfKE (Zeitschrift für Klein- & Mittelständische Unternehmen & Entrepreneurship), the Private Wealth Magazine, and has won a Best Poster Presentation Award at the Family Enterprise Research Conference in 2011. In line with his teaching of Entrepreneurship & Innovation, Family Firms and International Management at MBS, Prof. Dr. Bergfeld is the co-founder of numerous ventures and advises international companies, particularly family- / private equity-controlled ones, on innovation, internationalization, and investment.
Haydn Pound
OEMD Consulting Pty Ltd, Australia Haydn Pound is an experienced Management Consultant with a broad background in business and management, including organizational development consulting, strategy development and implementation, and organizational / process design. Previously Haydn was a Senior Consultant with The Boston Consulting Group in Australia. Before that, he worked in Melbourne, Chicago, and Manchester with PricewaterhouseCoopers, where he was a manager in the firm’s taxation and technology consulting groups. Today, he consults to a range of Australian companies and is a partner at the Advant Group, a specialist marketing and communications consultancy. Haydn holds a Bachelor of Business (Accounting) and a Master of Business Administration (Melbourne Business School and the University of Chicago), in which he graduated with first class honors and received the CUB Award of Distinction. He is also a Certified Practicing Accountant. Concurrent with his business interests, he maintains an active executive education portfolio, teaching in leading MBA programs in Europe and Asia.
Dr. h.c. Rudolf Gröger
President of Munich Business School since 2009 From 2001 to 2007 CEO of O₂ Germany and board member of the O₂ Group, from 2003 also on the managing board of O₂ plc, the British parent company of O₂ (Germany). Has been awarded the Bavarian Order of Merit and the National Leadership Award of the Economic Forum. Received the Horizont Award for Entrepreneur of the Year in 2005. In 2006, he was awarded an honorary doctorate by the Faculty of Economics of the Technical University Munich “in recognition of his excellent achievements in operational leadership, especially in consolidating technical and economical knowledge in the fields of innovation, strategic corporate management and operational change”.
Prof. Dr. Martin R. Zemborain, PhD
Area Academica de Dirección Comercial at IAE Business School - Univ. Austral, Argentina Prof. Dr. Zemborain has been teaching marketing at IAE Business School in Argentina for the last 10 years. He is also a visiting Professor at Columbia Business School in New York, USA, and in several Business Schools across Latin America. His research interests are related to Consumer Behavior, Retail Management, Key Account Management and the impact of digital technologies in people´s everyday life. He is delighted to teach in the MBA GM program at Munich Business School.
Prof. Dr. Desai Arcot Narasimhalu
Academic Program Director Master International Business at Singapore Management University Desai is a Professor of Information Systems Practice at the School of Information Systems and the Director of the Institute of Innovation and Entrepreneurship at Singapore Management University (SMU). He has more than 35 years of innovation development, management, and commercialization experience. His and his team’s innovations have been both licensed to large multinationals as well as translated into startup companies. He helps students, staff, and faculty of SMU and others in Singapore to start innovative companies. He has built several alliances and is presently active in establishing partnerships that will help his companies go abroad. He is a member of Business Angels Network South East Asia. He mentors a number of startups in Singapore.
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EDUCATED & EXPERIENCED Sonny Caberwal, B.Sc. (Duke), J.D. (Georgetown)
Co-Founder & Chief Operating Officer, Sher Singh & Exclusively.in, India Sonny is a former New York-based corporate lawyer who left the formal practice of law to pursue his dream of being an entrepreneur. He has been a senior leader in multiple startups in New York and Silicon Valley and has successfully co-founded his own retail brand (Tavalon Tea). Sonny received his B.A. from Duke University, J.D. law degree from Georgetown University Law Center and was a Lord Rothermere Scholar at Oxford University in England (New College). He says: "I truly enjoy teaching the MBAs at Munich Business School. Very international groups with sharp-minded students make it a joy to discuss real-life business cases. Together, we dive into the true business challenges of modern times — in my case: how to build great companies in India."
Frank Bannys
Diplom-Kaufmann (Degree in Business Studies), Certified Coach, Competence Connects Cultures After studying economics at Mannheim University, he began his career at Giesecke & Devrient GmbH. In 1995, he was made CFO of the US subsidiaries of Giesecke & Devrient. In total, Frank Bannys has lived and worked in the USA, Canada, Greece, the UK, and Sweden for 8 years. In addition, he has regularly spent time in Singapore, Bulgaria, Mexico, Egypt, South Africa, Australia, Myanmar, and Spain. He speaks German, English, and Spanish. In 2010, he founded "Competence Connects Cultures", his own consulting firm. He advises international clients in the field of international and intercultural management with regard to the planning and implementation of change processes and projects etc.
Lars Winking
Independent Lecturer and Consultant for Marketing and Innovation Lars Winking is a lecturer and consultant for marketing strategy and innovation with 20 years of international management experience in the mobile industry. For the last 5 years, Mr. Winking has held the position of Vice President Sales Operations & Business Development for Sony Mobile Communications in CEEMEA (Central Eastern Europe, Middle East and Africa). Before, Mr. Winking was working for Siemens AG for 15 years, managing several generations of mobile phones in the international marketplace through positions in product management, sales and marketing. Mr. Winking holds an MBA from the Smith School of Business, University of Maryland.
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Wolf Diederichs
Lecturer for Negotiation Skills, Head of Marketing, Allianz Global Investors Europe
l Prof. Dr. Frank-Ulrich Fricke Professor of Economics, Georg-Simon-Ohm University Nuremberg l Javier Garcia Sobrin Lecturer for International Business, JGS Consulting l Dr. Axel Güpner Managing Director AG Consulting GmbH
l Sean Hodges Lecturer for Executive Skills, Conflict Management, Munich Business School
l Dr. Anja Lunze Lecturer for Business Law, Taylor Wessing
l Prof. Dr. Robert Rickards Professor of Accounting, Munich Business School
l Prof. Dr. Gabriella Maráz Professor for Intercultural Management, Munich Business School
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Prof. Dr. Harald Müllich
Hans Michael Rüdiger
Lecturer for Supply Chain and Logistic Management, University of the Federal Armed Forces, Munich
Professor for Business English, Business French and Intercultural Management, Munich University of Applied Sciences
l Prof. Dr. Christian Schmidkonz Professor of Managerial Economics, Asian-Pacific Business Studies, Munich Business School
Prof. Dr. Uwe Mummert
l Mark Zeh Lecturer for Creativity, Mark Zeh Innovations
Professor of Economics, Georg-Simon-Ohm University, Nuremberg l Prof. Dr. Jack Nasher Professor for Leadership and Organizational Behavior, Munich Business School
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Dr. Dirk Zimmermann
Lecturer Financial Management, Siemens IT Solutions & Services, Siemens AG
INTERNATIONAL WEEK I: SDA Bocconi
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Internationalizing European Companies at SDA Bocconi school of management l Inside Cultural Heritage: A Driver for Economic and
For the International Study Module Strategic Management, MBS works closely with SDA Bocconi. SDA Bocconi is an international benchmark for managerial research and executive education. It is consistently ranked among the top 10 business schools in Europe and accredited by EQUIS as a monitor of excellence among European business schools. The mission of SDA Bocconi is to play an active role in the processes of internationalization and innovation. Furthermore, SDA Bocconi promotes a constant improvement in quality to meet the challenges of the global market and to facilitate international economic integration.
l Italy inside the European Community – is dedicated
Alongside the International Study Module in Milan, a "Dine & Discuss Europe" is held at a fine Italian restaurant. Speakers were, for example, private equity investors, representatives of Porsche Consulting, UniCredit Bank, and DB Italy.
l Global Strategies – discusses the key motives for the
internationalization of a company and how to create a sustainable competitive advantage on the international markets.
l Competition among Countries – defines what the
to the discussion of the key features of the Italian economy, its strengths and weaknesses, the introduction to the business ethic issues, and the key issues related to the present and future of the EU.
All SDA Bocconi lectures are supplemented with case studies and company visits. Companies visited in the past include Inter Milan, Lamborghini, Kartel, and a cheeseproducing farm in the Parma region.
SDA Bocconi hosts a one-week module with a focus on Strategic & International Management for Munich Business School’s MBA program. Sample topics covered in the international week at SDA Bocconi are:
Social Growth – examines cultural heritage and how cultural heritage can positively impact the economic and social growth as well as certain industries.
international competitiveness of a country is and how to measure it. Moreover, it specifies the key drivers that can contribute to the improvement of a country’s competitiveness.
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INTERNATIONAL WEEK II: Singapore Management University
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Global Dynamics and New Growth Paradigms at Singapore Management University For the International Study Module Innovation and Change Management, MBS works closely with Singapore Management University (SMU). MBS also collaborates with SMU for the Asia Study Module. SMU’s mission is to groom outstanding business leaders and creative entrepreneurs capable of excelling in a rapidly changing and dynamic world. The inspired collaborations with The Wharton School, The Kellogg School of Management, and the Chicago Graduate School of Business allow SMU to draw on the various institutions’ academic and research strengths across all major disciplines.
tions, financial markets / wealth management, and high-tech industrial parks, students learn about the future balance of power and growth between the industrialized world and the so-called emerging markets. l
SMU hosts a one-week module with a focus on Asia and Entrepreneurship & Innovation for Munich Business School’s MBA program. Sample topics covered in former sessions of the international week in Singapore are:
The International Week in Singapore is supported by company visits and meetings with representatives of local and international industries. Alongside the Asia Study Module in Singapore, "Dine & Discuss Asia" is held at a fine restaurant. Speakers were, for example, the Director of the Singaporean-German Chamber of Commerce, Allianz Insurance, Audi and local entrepreneurs and investors.
l An Overview of Asian Pacific Economics – examines
Asian Pacific countries and their efforts to build their respective economies in the global context. China, India, Japan, Singapore, and Taiwan are in the focus.
l The New Global Economy – focuses on Asian coun-
Entrepreneurship, Innovation Management and Venture Capital – prepares the participants for identifying business opportunities and spotting the effects of new technologies on businesses. Also, it explains the venture capital industry in Asia and how entrepreneurs go about setting up and expanding local businesses.
tries and the changing nature of global competition. Drawing upon examples such as airlines, port opera-
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STUDENT PROFILE & FACULTY
Nationalities German
49%
51%
International
Gender Distribution Female
31% 69% Male
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Area First Degree Area ofof First Academic Degree
Age Distribution (atRepresented program start) Companies
25 - 29
BMW Group, Siemens, KPMG, Getty Images, Hugo Boss, BrainLab, Texas Instruments, MTU Aero Engines, EFonds, Fresenius Biotech, Kabel Deutschland, Italdesign Giugiaro, Tyco Electronics Raychem, Amadeus, Wirecard, IBM Deutschland, Adidas, Mondial Assistance Deutschland, Macros Innovation, Microsoft, ADVA Optical Networking, …
30 - 34
35 - 39
40 - 44
Others 21%
Business 24%
Job Experience (at program start)
Engineering 31%
Average = 6.7 years IT 24%
„Others“ include: Law, Psychology, Biology, Mathematics, Veterinary Medicine, …
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10 - 14
15 - 20
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PARTICIPANT COMPANIES
KPMG AG Krauss-Maffei Wegmann GmbH & Co. KG Leicher GmbH & Co KG LFK - Lenkflugkörpersysteme GmbH Linde AG Macros Innovation GmbH Media Innovation Lab GmbH Metro AG Microsoft Deutschland GmbH Mondial Assistance Deutschland GmbH MTU Aero Engines GmbH Nokia GmbH Nörr LLP Oman Telecommunications Company S.A.O.G OSRAM AG P.E.G. Einkaufs- und Betriebsgenossenschaft Piper Verlag GmbH Pulse GmbH & Co. KG Qimonda AG REHAU AG & Co Roche Diagnostics GmbH SAP AG & Co. KG Schenker Ltd Schrader Electronics Ltd Sharp Microelectronics Europe GmbH Siemens AG Siemens Industry Inc. Sinergia Consultores de Negocios, S.C. Sixt GmbH Sky Deutschland Fernseher GmbH & Co. KG SPS Schweers GmbH Studiosus Reisen München GmbH Telefonica Germany GmbH & Co. OHG Texas Instruments Inc. TRIXTER Film GmbH T-Systems International GmbH Tyco Electronics Raychem GmbH tyntec GmbH Universitätsklinikum Ulm ValueClick Germany GmbH Verlagsgruppe Random House GmbH Veseg / Vestel Germany GmbH Vodafone Group Plc Wirecard AG
ABSA Bank - Member of the BARCLAYS Group Adidas AG Adobe Systems GmbH Altran Technologies GmbH & Co. KG Amadeus Germany GmbH Amer Sports Europe GmbH Audi AG Autodesk Ltd Bauknecht Hausgeräte GmbH BayWa AG Bildungswerk d. Bay. Wirtschaft e. V. BMW Group BrainLab AG Campus Institut AG Cardno Pty Ltd (Sydney) CMP-WEKA GmbH & Co. KG Commerzbank AG DAB Bank AG Dealis Fund Operations GmbH Dekonta Gebäude- und Industriedienste GmbH Dywidag Bau GmbH EADS AG eFonds Solution AG Eichenauer GmbH & Co. KG EnviTech Middle East LLC Ernst & Young GmbH European Computer Telecoms AG European Financial Group SA Ferchau Engineering GmbH Ferrari S.p.A. Fonds Consult Research AG Fresenius Biotech GmbH GE Jenbacher GmbH & Co. OHG Getty Images Inc. Good Restaurants AG HILTI AG Huawei Technologies GmbH HUGO BOSS AG IBM Deutschland GmbH Infineon Technologies AG Infovision Europe GmbH Intel GmbH Italdesign Giugiaro Deutschland GmbH Kabel Deutschland GmbH
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Daniel Gillian (MBA GM 2011-2013)
Nokia GmbH "As I searched for a suitable MBA program, Munich Business School appealed to me for several reasons. First, a mandatory requirement for me was that the program should be conducted in English. I also liked the promise of internationally diverse classmates while still maintaining a certain number of German students. Additionally, the chance to build a local network of like-minded and interesting individuals is a fabulous opportunity. Finally, and probably most important to me, was the brand name that MBS carries. I feel no matter what I do or where I live in the future, the name of the school will be internationally recognized when I list it among my qualifications."
Clare Yang (MBA GM 2011-2013)
tyntec GmbH "I chose Munich Business School because of its strong network within the business community. The Executive MBA GM program is well-structured and informative. I have learned from and met many interesting and successful people through the school."
Dr. Mohammed Al Shamsi (MBA GM 2011-2013)
Universit채tsklinikum Ulm "I chose the MBA General Management at Munich Business School because I perceive Munich Business School to be one of the top schools in Germany. I trust the professional staff, e.g. Prof. Dr. Bergfeld. The international week in Italy has been a great experience, too. With good organization and good personal management, the course can be combined with a hard, daily job."
Nonthando Chasakara (MBA GM 2011-2013)
ABSA Bank - Member of the BARCLAYS Group "The MBA General Management at Munich Business School is a program that mimics the intricacies of working in a real business environment in that it brings together people from different walks of life, with different backgrounds and with different levels of experience. This integration encourages multilateral thinking which is crucial in any managerial position. The lecturers are well-versed in their areas of expertise and the learning environment is both professional and fun. I am very happy to be doing my MBA at Munich Business School."
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MBS ALUMNI NETWORK
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Clarisse Bellod, MBA
Strategic Planning for International Production, BMW AG (MBA GM 2005-2007) "Besides the enhancement of personal and intercultural skills, the executive MBA at Munich Business School has definitely broadened my horizon of general knowledge and economic understanding. Another trump: the ability to work under pressure by coping with both professional life and part-time studies!"
Alexander Hopf, MBA
Marketing & Sales Director, A. Hopf GmbH Kunststoffverarbeitung (MBA GM 2005-2007) "The MBA at Munich Business School successfully supported my career. Various approaches were developed and discussed during practical case studies with fellow students from different industries. In particular the participants’ intercultural differences, varying job experience and experience with problem-solving strategies among engineers and economists served as an enhancement to the program. In summary, I can say that the MBA at MBS following my internationality-focused studies was the perfect preparation for my current position as Director of Marketing & Sales in the production of medical products."
Hans-Joachim Hermann, MBA
CEO, SolConTec International AG (MBA GM 2009-2011) "There are so many ways to describe diversity in our classes, so many countries, so many nationalities, languages, such diverse business backgrounds and careers ... I could spend the next ten years of my life reading management books and working, and I would not achieve anything nearly as valuable as what we have achieved here. Although my degree is an MBA, the knowledge that we have gained here spans all disciplines."
Dragoslav Ružić, MBA
Product Manager, Bauknecht Hausgeräte GmbH / Whirlpool Corporation (MBA GM 2005-2007) "The MBA GM at Munich Business School was a door opener that helped me move from research and development to product management. The transition was smooth since soft skills and self management were an important part of the curriculum at MBS."
Carsten Stark, MBA
Director Global Sales Operations, SAP AG (MBA GM 2005-2007) "The fast changing global environment and increased complexity today requires constantly changing answers. To that end the MBA provides you with a framework to validate your business experiences vs. the ones made by your MBA colleagues during the studies. Also, the job market is becoming more and more competitive. If you are thinking about working in a Fortune 1000 company or are generally working within a company that values the MBA, you should definitely consider this route." 21
Dine & Discuss: The NETWORKING series of munich business school "Dine & Discuss": a High-Class Meeting with Industry We understand that the network of classmates and industry contacts established during the MBA are important assets for our graduates. Therefore, "Dine & Discuss" was created to empower the MBA students of MBS to network across classes and with leading representatives from different industries. We cover one industry per semester and hold one "Dine & Discuss" event in each International Study Module. So far, the following speakers have presented their leading insights, brought their colleagues, and discussed with MBS MBAs.
H.E. Jรถrg Ranau, Ambassador, German Embassy Singapore "Presenting to the MBAs of Munich Business School during their visit to Singapore has been a very pleasant experience: Academically sound, analytically sharp and with great business acumen, they made our joint 'Dine & Discuss' event a great evening of discussions and shared knowledge. My very best wishes for the program in the future."
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Milan
Dine & Discuss September 2010 "The Future of Mobile"
Dine & Discuss June 2010 "Success Factors for Business in Italy"
Speakers: l Dr. Karsten Ottenberg, CEO, Giesecke & Devrient GmbH: The Future of Mobile Money l Lars Winking, Head of Business Development & Strategy CEEMEA, Sony Ericsson Mobile Communications International AB: The Future of Mobile Devices l Dr. Stefanie Biala, Senior Line Manager Research Initiatives Vodafone Group R&D, Vodafone Group Plc: The Future of Mobile Networks
Speakers: l Simon Daum, General Manager, DB Italy SA l Filippo Rizzante, Executive Partner, Reply Group S.p.A.
Dine & Discuss June 2011 "Success Factors in Banking and Management Consulting"
Speakers: l Federico Magno, CEO, Porsche Consulting Italia S.r.l.: Perspectives of Porsche Consulting in Italy l Niccolò Ubertalli, Executive Vice President and Head of Household Financing, UniCredit S.p.A.: Perspectives of UniCredit in the European Context
Dine & Discuss March 2011 "The Future of Finance"
Speakers: l Alexander Mettenheimer, 1st Deputy Chairman of the Board of Directors, Bayerische Landesbank AdÖR: The Future of the Financial Industry l Steven K. N. Wilkinson, Founder and Managing Director, Buchanan GmbH: The Future of Entrepreneurial Finance and Private Equity l Steffen Seeger, CEO, Fidor Bank AG: The Future of Consumer Banking
Dine & Discuss June 2012 "Success Factors in Car Sharing"
Speakers: l Andrea Leverano, Head of Car Sharing Service GuidaMi at ATM Servizi S.p.A.: The Future of Car Sharing in Milano and beyond.
Singapore
Dine & Discuss September 2011 "The Future of Energy"
Dine & Discuss February 2010 "Industrial Developments and Investments in Asia"
Speakers: l Günther Schneider, Directeur Adjoint Strategie, E.ON France S.A.S.: The Future of the Energy Markets in Germany and France and their Challenges l Matthias Karger, Manager Virtual Powerplant, TeraJoule Energy GmbH: The Future of Distribution l Matthias Taft, Spokesman of the Management Board, RENERCO Renewable Energy Concepts AG: The Future of Renewable Energy
Speakers: l Dr. Tim Philippi, Executive Director, Singaporean-German Chamber of Commerce l Stefan Weiss, Managing Director, German Center Singapore
Dine & Discuss February 2011 "Economic and Political Developments in Asia"
Speakers: l H.E. Jörg Ranau, Ambassador, German Embassy Singapore l Jens Janik, Head of Mission, German Embassy Singapore
Dine & Discuss March 2012 "The Future of Mobility"
Dine & Discuss February 2012 "Economic and Political Developments in Asia"
Speakers: l Simon Daum, Head of Strategy Long Distance, DB Mobility Logistics AG l Guido Bauer, Product Planning, Audi AG
Speakers: l H.E. Angelika Viets, Ambassador, German Embassy Singapore l Mrs. Renate Noessler, General Manager, Audi Singapore Pte Ltd.
Dine & Discuss September 2012 “The Future of Media / Entertainment”
Dine & Discuss February 2013 "Economic and Political Developments in Asia"
Speakers: l Valerie Brugger, Manager Business Development, Sony Music Austria l Sven Schäferkord, Geschäftsführer OCEAN artist&brand – a Sony Music Company l Euan Smith, Executive Vice President, Product & Operations, Sky Deutschland AG l Henning Wehland, Managing Director, BLX-Music & Entertainment GmbH
Speakers: l Mr. Manuel Fortwängler, Head of Science & Research, German Embassy Singapore l Mr. Alexander Melchers, Director, C. Melchers GmbH & Co., Singapore Branch
Dine & Discuss March 2013 "The Future of E-Commerce"
Speakers: l Christopher von Hallwyl, Geschäftsführer, iSolutions GmbH SHAVE-LAB.com – Success Factors of Modern E-commerce l Tobias Helm, Head of Business Intelligence and Projects, Urban-Brand GmbH/Windeln.de: Big Data as Driving Insights for E-commerce
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JOINING THE MBA GENERAL MANAGEMENT
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Admission Requirements
Application Procedure
Munich Business School requires all potential candidates to meet the following criteria to ensure quality and to maintain our standards:
l The first step is to download the application form from mba.munich-business-school.de or request a hard copy from the MBA Student Advisor. l Candidates must be able to cope with a heavy work load during their studies. Therefore, we ask each candidate to write a detailed letter of motivation describing his or her motivation to study at MBS. l Your CV, certificates, and references should give us a good impression of your training and professional experience. l Qualified candidates will be selected for a personal interview to help us determine if your profile fits the class.
l An above-average first academic degree (Bachelor
degree or equivalent)
l A minimum of 2 years professional experience after
your first degree. l Because the MBA program is conducted in English, all candidates must have a good command of English; those who are not native English speakers are required to submit TOEFL scores. A minimum TOEFL score of 93 points (a minimum of 20 points in each section, a minimum of 22 in Writing) is necessary for enrolment. MBS TOEFL Institution Code: 5772. In case your first degree was completed in English, TOEFL scores will be waived. Alternative language tests accepted are: IELTS min. level 7.0 - Academic Module. Test results can only be accepted if achieved within the last two years. No TOEFL or IELTS is required for English native speakers or applicants with a proof of English-language schooling or a university degree from an English speaking country. If you are unable to arrange a test date before your interview, you can hand in your test results until up to one month before the program starts. l German language skills are NOT required.
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Matthias Flakowski, M.A. Student Advisor MBA General Management Matthias.Flakowski@munich-business-school.de +49 (0)89 547678-255
Layla Eberle, M.A. Student Advisor MBA General Management Layla.Eberle@munich-business-school.de +49 (0)89 547678-220
Christin Wizemann Admission Services MBA General Management Christin.Wizemann@munich-business-school.de +49 (0)89 547678-250
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meet us for the
mba warm-up At MBS. Visit two lectures from the current MBA curriculum – one in a management discipline and one that is soft skills-related. The Warm-Up includes a joint lunch with current MBA students sharing their experiences of studying at MBS and an info and Q&A session with time for all specific questions. Register with Layla Eberle or Matthias Flakowski, MBA Student Advisors:
mba@munich-business-school.de or +49 (0)89 547678-255. For further information on the Executive MBA General Management program at Munich Business School and how to apply, visit:
mba.munich-business-school.de
Contents are up-to-date as of June 2013 and are subject to alterations without prior notice.