MBA International Management University of Applied Sciences

Information on the study program MBA International Management

The MBA International Management at Munich Business School is a state-of-the-art MBA program tailored to the needs and demands of today‘s 4 Reasons For globalized business world. The program is designed The Munich MBA to convey a comprehensive set of business knowledge and management tools, and to teach, develop and 1. International degree enhance the students‘ executive and leadership skills. The Master of Business Administration (MBA) Inter- national Management at MBS represents a widely The 15-month full-time MBA International Management respected academic degree which can open doors program, otherwise known as „The Munich MBA“, prepa- into and within the international business world. res graduates to work in a complex multicultural world. The program targets international candidates with a non- 2. comprehensive content business degree, but offers enough depth for business The program covers a wide array of business and degree holders seeking to further refine and strengthen management topics including specific regional their education. trends and markets as well as the development and enhancement of executive and leadership skills. The Munich MBA is designed to cement business found- ations, solidifying the basis for international and multi- 3. hands-on international teamwork cultural work. Selection of a regional focus ( The management and actual implementation of and Europe, Latin America, or ) combined with an teamwork in culturally diverse groups is a key individual immersion in either a study abroad, internship, component of the program. or global consulting project allows students to enhance 4. compact structure knowledge regarding a specific country or organization. The MBA International Management is based on This process improves the skill application and reinforces a compact program structure designed to enable students’ adaptation to new businesses and cultural progress and facilitate results. environments throughout their career.

The MBA International Management is a highly challenging postgraduate study program enriching our students‘ business knowledge and executive skill set.

Prof. dr. Christopher Weilage, Academic program director Munich Business School University of Applied Sciences

The Munich MBA: Comprehensive And Compact

The MBA International Management is divided into three into the practical application of their newly acquired terms over a period of 15 months. Each term covers knowledge by completing an internship OR an interna- topics from the three major modules Business & tional consulting project. Management Knowledge, Executive & Leadership Skills, and International Business Environment. This The Master Thesis at the end of the program demons- effective modular structure is the basis for a challenging trates the students‘ profound understanding of current and compact MBA program, which allows for its comple- business topics and the ability to apply specific scientific tion in less than one and a half years – thus maximizing methods to a real-world business situation. The topic will the time our students spend putting their professional be chosen in collaboration with a company. Therefore, careers on hold. the knowledge and research presented in the thesis are valuable for both the student and their company. While the MBA students receive in-class instruction during Terms 1 and 2 at Munich Business School, they can The MBA International Management program is – like all use Term 3 to EITHER extend their international experi- study programs at Munich Business School – internatio- ence by studying abroad at a selection of MBS‘s many nally accredited by FIBAA (Foundation for International partner universities worldwide OR immerse themselves Business Administration Accreditation).

Term 1 Term 2 Term 3

Managing the Global Corporation Finance & Accounting Master Thesis Positioning & Value Chain

International Business Communication Responsible Leadership in a Global Context MBS Community Service INTERNATIONAL OR PRACTICAL IMMERSION

International Focus 1 & 2 Study Abroad OPTIONAL: Foreign Language 1 & 2 OR

Internship OR

International Consulting Project

I have chosen Munich Business School to help me get prepared for the next quantum leap in my professional development. After completing this MBA, I am sure I will have the right tools to move forward and take on new challenges.

carlos rafael anriquez, mba student (2nd semester) MBA International Management

Extensive Business Knowledge

Management of Organizations, Innovation and Entrepre- neurship, Strategic Marketing, Financial and Managerial Accounting... these are some of the many topics covered in the extensive Business & Management Knowledge section of the MBA International Management at MBS. At the core of Munich Business School‘s education concept lies the imparting of knowledge on current business theory and practice using modern teaching methods and the continuous transfer to actual cases, business projects and real-world applications.

Skill Set For Executives

Besides Business & Management Knowledge, the section of Executive & Leadership Skills is the second pillar within the modular concept of the MBA International How To Apply Management program at Munich Busines School. This covers the areas of Social Competence (communicating Application Requirements and dealing with others, getting ideas across, recognizing MBS seeks candidates for admission to the MBA who and handling conflicts etc.) and Self Competence (recog- • meet the academic requirements, nizing one’s own strengths/weaknesses and dealing with • can contribute to class learning in the program them accordingly etc.). Be it in sessions on Managerial and add value to the student experience, Communication and Negotiation Skills, Business Ethics • can benefit from the learning experi- or Intercultural Leadership – The Munich MBA provides ence and show evidence that the MBA will you with a toolbox of executive and leadership skills that add value to an already successful career, every modern leader should possess. • have leadership potential, excellent interpersonal and communication skills as well as a high degree of motivation, • have successfully completed an academic Do You Speak Global? degree in any discipline, Though basic business principles apply everywhere, • preferably have 2 years of professional every international market is shaped by its own politi- work experience, cal, cultural and historical landscapes. The Internatio- • have a competitive GMAT or GRE Score, nal Business Environment section of the program is • meet the language requirements. therefore dedicated to exploring international markets, international business methods and specific economies Application process that are currently impacting global business. Students The application process for the MBA International may choose from one out of the following three internati- Management at MBS consists of two stages: onal focuses: Business in China, Business in Germany and • All applicants must submit a written Europe or Business in Latin America. application including application form, CV, motivation letter, transcripts, GMAT/GRE results, two references etc. (check online for complete list). Applicants are welcome to In A Hurry? Use The Fast Track submit further materials to strengthen their application. Depending on their practical business experience, • After successfully passing the first stage, students may be eligible to waive the practical or applicants will be invited to a personal international immersion in Term 3. This so-called Fast interview. Applicants who cannot attend Track reduces the overall study time by three to a total due to unreasonable travel times will be of twelve months. interviewed via video conference. Munich Business School MBA International Management University of Applied Sciences

Key Facts MBA Info Days

Degree Master of Business Administration (MBA) Visit Munich Business School for an MBA Info Day with in International Management two lectures from the current curriculum (one in a management discipline and one that is soft skills related) Duration 15 months (12 months Fast Track) and a joint lunch with MBA students. options INTERNATIONAL: Study Abroad OR May 10, 2014: 10am til 2.30pm PRACTICAL: Internship OR June 28, 2014: 10am til 2.30pm International Consulting Project October 18, 2014: 10am til 2.30pm Language 100% English Language proficiency to be proven by January 17, 2015: 10am til 2.30pm TOEFL: 90; IELTS: 6.5; ELS: 112

Format Full-time program

ECTS 90 Application Dates

Tuition One-time enrollment fee: 380 € Application Round 3 Regular tuition: 22,500 € Application deadline: April 30, 2014 (payable in four instalments of 5,625 €) Interviews: May 2014

ACCREDI- International program accreditation by Application Round 4 tation FIBAA (Foundation for International Application deadline: June 30, 2014 Business Administration Accreditation) Interviews: July 2014

About Munich Business School

Since its founding in 1991, Munich Business School (MBS) has educated leaders for the international business world. MBS is one of Germany‘s best business schools and consistently places amongst the top schools in all relevant university rankings. A highly international approach, applied business knowledge, and a strong network of partners are the corner- stones of our educational model and the basis for all programs we offer – be it study programs with a Bachelor‘s, Master‘s or MBA degree or tailor-made Executive Education programs for companies and managers. As ‘s first and so far only , MBS has received unlimited state accreditation by the Bavarian State Ministry and institutional accreditation by the German Council of Science and Humanities (Wissenschaftsrat).

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Prof. Dr. Christopher Weilage Academic Program Director +49 (0)89 / 547678 - 271 [email protected]

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