Table of Contents Master's Degree 2 Global Management and Digital Competencies (Msc) • Reutlingen University • Reutlingen 2

Table of Contents Master's degree 2 Global Management and Digital Competencies (MSc) • Reutlingen University • Reutlingen 2

1 Master's degree Global Management and Digital Competencies (MSc) Reutlingen University • Reutlingen

Overview

Degree Master of Science

In cooperation with DCU Business School, Dublin, Ireland (double degree) Neoma Business School, Reims, France (double degree) Goodman School of Business at Brock University, St. Catharines, Canada (single degree) Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, Piacenza, Italy (single degree)

Teaching language English

Languages All elements of the programme (lectures and thesis) are in English, regardless of the country of study.

Programme duration 3 semesters

Beginning Winter semester

More information on September/October depending on the choice of partner university (this programme is offered in beginning of studies conjunction with our foreign IPBS partners)

Application deadline All students who have tracks with Brock University: 1 June For all other tracks: 15 July for non-EU applicants / 30 July for EU applicants

Tuition fees per semester in Varied EUR

Additional information on www.ipbsmgm.com tuition fees

Combined Master's degree / No PhD programme

Joint degree / double degree Yes programme

Description/content The programme is completed in two different countries. 2 The MSc Global Management and Digital Competencies consists of three study blocks: two study blocks of lectures and coursework, and one thesis study block that may involve an internship with a company. The entire programme is taught in English.

The first study block is spent at one of ESB Business School's partner universities in France, Ireland, Italy or Canada. Study block two is spent in Reutlingen. For study block three, students are free to choose their location. Many students will write their theses with a company which will involve an internship and may be done globally. (French track students must write their theses with a company).

Class sizes are small. This allows for intensive interaction with lecturers. Our lectures and seminars enable students to work in small intercultural and interdisciplinary teams. All professors who lecture in the programme have many years of academic and professional experience in their respective fields, ensuring a high academic standard and a strong practical orientation. In addition, experienced senior representatives from the corporate world are involved in the teaching of the programme. We are thus able to complement the theoretical dimension of our teaching with the most up-to-date best practice from the world of business.

The degree programme pays particular attention to the global dimension of business and management in an era of digital disruption. After graduating, you will have acquired the knowledge and skills you need for a successful future career in global top management.

ESB Business School is accredited by AACSB International – The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business. Only five per cent of all business schools worldwide bear this seal of quality. The AACSB is the largest accreditation organisation in the world with demanding quality requirements in relation to training and research at business schools.

Course Details

Course organisation Example of modules in Block 1 DCU:

Strategy in a Global Context, International Business: Disruption & Challenges, Marketing & Customer Experience Management, Economic Geography & Geopolitics, Cross-Cultural Agility

Example of modules in Block 1 NEOMA:

International Business: Disruption & Challenges, International Marketing & Customer Experience Management, Advanced Strategic Tool Kit, International Negotiation Skills, Cross-Cultural Agility, Personal Branding & Career management

Example of modules in Block 1 Brock:

Business Strategy, Global Business, International Marketing, Internet & Social Media Marketing, Augmented Reality Marketing second year MBA modules)

Example of modules in Block 1 UCSC:

Corporate Strategy, Sustainability Management, Advanced International Business, Advanced Economic Scenario Analysis, International Marketing & Customer Experience Management, Global Challenges & Impacts

Modules in Block 2 at ESB:

Statistics for Business, Data Analytics & Visualisation, Smart Operations Management, Leadership in a digitalised world, Consulting Skills for Digital Transformation, International Finance + Risk Management

Study block 3:

Thesis (This can be written with a company. Students in the double degree programme with NEOMA must do a four-to-six-month internship with the company before writing their theses on a work-related project.) 3 PDF Download

Types of assessment There are various forms of assessment during the first two study blocks, including group projects, individual research papers, presentations, case studies, and written exams. In the third study block, a Master's thesis must be completed.

A Diploma supplement will Yes be issued

International elements Integrated study abroad unit(s)

Integrated study abroad Participants spend their first study block at one of the following partner institutions: unit(s) Dublin City University, Dublin, Ireland Goodman School of Business at Brock University, St. Catharines, Canada Neoma Business School, Reims/Rouen, France Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, Piacenza, Italy

The second and third study blocks take place in Reutlingen. Students can do their theses remotely from a different location in study block three if they wish.

Integrated internships Internships are not a compulsory part of the programme unless the participant holds a six- semester/three-year (180 ECTS) first degree without a minimum of 24 weeks of work experience post graduation (see academic / other requirements). Such students are required to complete a compulsory internship of 24 weeks at the end of the second study block before they can be allowed to proceed to the thesis phase of the programme. This is to ensure that all students graduating from the ESB have 300 ECTS upon graduation (German national legislation).

All students must write a Master's thesis, which can be written with a company. In this case, students normally complete an internship before they write their theses, which may have a maximum duration of six months. (French track students must write their theses with a company.)

Course-specific, integrated No German language courses

Course-specific, integrated No English language courses

Costs / Funding

Tuition fees per semester in Varied EUR

Additional information on www.ipbsmgm.com tuition fees

Semester contribution A semester fee of approx. 170 EUR is charged by Reutlingen University. Other partners may require additional fees. German/EU applicants who have already obtained a Master's degree at a German university must pay an additional 650 EUR per semester.

Costs of living The cost of living depends on the host country and living standards of the individual.

4 Funding opportunities No within the university

Requirements / Registration

Academic admission Bachelor degree in business or related field (min. three-and-a-half years / 210 ECTS) with a requirements minimum grade of 2.5 (German grading system) (2.3 for Canadian track)

Applicants with 180 ECTS (from a three-year Bachelor's programme) have to complete an additional internship during the programme (post-graduation relevant work experience may be pre-accredited). Graduates of non-business degree programmes must have taken at least four courses in business, including two from the quantitative area.

Language requirements Very good English language skills (TOEFL – a minimum of 88 iBT (minimum of 21 speaking & writing) / IELTS minimum of 6.5 with a minimum of 6 /unit) / Pearson Test of English (Academic) – PTEA 60 (minimum 50 in each component) / Cambridge First (minimum 175) / Cambridge Advanced or Cambridge Proficiency.

Application deadline All students who have tracks with Brock University: 1 June For all other tracks: 15 July for non-EU applicants / 30 July for EU applicants

Submit application to Applications must be completed online: http://www.ipbsmgm.com.

Services

Possibility of finding part- ESB Business School maintains close contacts with companies. The V.I.M.A e.V. association, a time employment network of over 40 renowned companies, enables and intensifies contacts between theory and practice. Additionally, career fairs take place regularly at the university, and the Career Centre assists students and graduates at ESB Business School with planning and developing their careers during their studies and when starting their professional lives. However, the job search in Germany may be more difficult if the candidate does not speak at least some German.

Accommodation On and off-campus accommodation options and private offers can be found on the Reutlingen University homepage: https://www.reutlingen-university.de/en/before-studying/your- accommodation/. The programme coordinator will inform the students about housing options well in advance.

Career advisory service ESB Business School's Career Centre provides ongoing support to students seeking internships or jobs, and it brings students and companies together worldwide. The dedicated team organises two annual on-campus career fairs as well as workshops and company presentations, and they manage an online job exchange. In addition, the career centre staff advise the students in planning their careers and share valuable information on external recruiting events.

Specific specialist or non- Other specialist support for international students and doctoral candidates

5 Support programmes for In Reutlingen, a designated programme coordinator is assigned to assist students from registration international students to the completion of the programme. The coordinator is available continuously throughout the programme and organises an orientation programme, which begins directly once the students have arrived. The programme director, the secretary's office, the International Studies Office, and the Career Centre are also available to provide additional support.

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MSc Global Management and Digital Competencies Programme Introduction

Are you aiming for a leading role in global management? Are you looking for a Master's programme that will provide you with advanced business knowledge and skills, a Master's programme that will open doors to top companies worldwide? Learn more about the Master of Science in Global Management and Digital Competencies at ESB Business School in Reutlingen!

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Reutlingen University

ESB Business School has nearly 40 years of experience in teaching applied international management, and is considered to be one of Germany's leading public business schools. Regular top rankings in numerous university league tables, the school's close cooperation with companies, and its international partner universities contribute to its outstanding ability to educate the next generation of highly qualified, international managers.

ESB Business School is accredited by AACSB International – The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB). Worldwide only five percent of all business schools bear this seal of quality. The AACSB is the largest accreditation organisation in the world with demanding quality requirements in relation to training and research at business schools.

ESB Business School has been system accredited by theF IBAA: within the accreditation process the internal quality assurance system of ESB Business School was audited and awarded the quality seal of the accreditation council. All degree programmes of ESB Business School pass through this rigorous internal quality assurance system, and in this way, they achieve accreditation.

Internationalism and a balance of theory and practice are crucial cornerstones of our forward-looking and interdisciplinary approach. The school has a high proportion of international students.

Workshops, seminars and dissertations written in conjunction with businesses, our own company fairs, case studies, professors with management experience, guest lectures or excursions to renowned companies guarantee a high practical orientation in our programmes and give our students excellent exposure to companies and the business world. All teaching is in small, multinational groups. This direct contact between the student and the professor shapes the unique atmosphere at ESB Business School. We also attach great importance to student involvement and student initiatives. Our students acquire a sense of team spirit and improve their intercultural competence as members of international teams working on a wide range of interesting tasks and projects.

Reutlingen University is recognised as one of the leading German universities of applied sciences, and enjoys a first-rate reputation. Its five schools offer degree programmes in business/management, technical and interdisciplinary subjects. Close cooperation between the various subject areas is an essential element in the provision of education for the future.

Reutlingen University offers programmes at undergraduate and postgraduate levels as well as in lifelong professional training. This makes the university attractive for prospective students from various backgrounds. In 2011, it was awarded the title of Germany's most international university.

University location ESB Business School is conveniently located in the middle of one of the most innovative and dynamic economic areas in Germany. Global corporations, high-tech companies and innovative service centres characterise this region. Reutlingen is a prosperous and attractive town with just over 100,000 inhabitants. The previously walled city is home to classical old-style buildings as well as many modern buildings. There are several museums, a busy shopping district, weekly farmers' markets, great cafés and restaurants with international flair on your doorstep. 7 Reutlingen lies at the foot of the Swabian Alb (low mountain range) with wonderful biking and hiking trails. Castles, cathedrals, rivers and waterfalls all wait to be discovered in this beautiful area. Recreational areas such as the Black Forest, Lake Constance, neighbouring Switzerland, Austria, and France are just a few hours away. Stuttgart, which is approx. 40 km north of Reutlingen, as well as Tübingen, approx. 15 km from Reutlingen, attract visitors from all over the world.

Contact

Reutlingen University ESB Business School

Julie Dengler

Alteburgstraße 150 72762 Reutlingen

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