CIEBS ESB Business School Knowledge Foundation @ Reutlingen University Reutlingen University Alteburgstrasse 150 Alteburgstrasse 150 72762 Reutlingen, Germany 72762 Reutlingen, Germany About ESB Business School We are one of Germany's leading international business schools, and one of the first state institutions to offer integrated international degrees, which ESB Business School has awarded for 40 years now. ESB Business School is part of Reutlingen University, a state-owned university in Baden- Württemberg. With nearly 60 professors and around 2,400 students, ESB Business School is one of the biggest business schools in Germany. For many years, ESB Business School has consistently been at the top of all league tables in the university rankings carried out by specialist journals and rating agencies (e.g. CHE, Wirtschaftswoche, Junge Karriere). Our campus in Reutlingen has been the second home to many of our students from Germany and abroad. Anybody who has studied at ESB Business School and had the opportunity to experience the spirit of the school will always remain close to us through our alumni network. The large number of members of our alumni network, with its mentoring and recruiting programmes, offer privileged opportunities for career starts and advancement. Enthusiastic and proactive students are our trademark. Student life outside the classrooms is an important part of our programmes, and we support student-organized activities such as company contact fairs, public discussions and debates, relay tours, and other sports and cultural events. Our students work hard at their studies, but can also enjoy a good social life at Reutlingen University. Whether you are entering one of our undergraduate programmes, or are looking to further your career by taking one of our master's programmes, we have the right solution for nearly all business education requirements. Our international study programmes - Bachelor’s level 1. International Business: BSc International Business – max. 30 ECTS / semester Selection of courses A broad range of International Business subjects are offered within the IB study programme. Information for the selection of courses for IB international students as well as a list of all courses offered during the coming semester can be found in the List of Courses. The course descriptions link gives you more information on the courses (e.g. lecturer, credits, content, goals). Please be aware that information in these documents (esp. language of instruction, availability of electives) is sometimes subject to change. Reutlingen International Office (RIO) offers a range of pre-semester and regular German language courses for all international students. The semester courses are offered at all levels from beginners to advanced. More information on the German language courses is available at: http://www.reutlingen-university.de/en/international/language-courses-and-workshops.html During the semester we have several specific events for our international students: the “Welcoming Session“ at the beginning of the semester, the workshop “Preparing academic papers and presentations – special course for international students“ and the „Night Abroad“ (international students together with Reutlingen students who have passed one semester at a partner university present the respective university to younger students). The Local Erasmus Initiative (LEI) regularly CIEBS ESB Business School Knowledge Foundation @ Reutlingen University Reutlingen University Alteburgstrasse 150 Alteburgstrasse 150 72762 Reutlingen, Germany 72762 Reutlingen, Germany organises social events and excursions for international students. Reutlingen International Office (RIO) under Prof. Veit offers German and Business German courses, excursions, social evenings etc. Application and registration If you want to apply for an exchange semester in the “BSc International Business” programme, then please complete the Application Form and send it as soon as possible by email ([email protected]). International students are registered at the university during the welcome session at the beginning of the relevant semester. A full list of essential documentation for registration can be found in the ‘IB – GUIDE for International students ‘. Documents and Dates • Incoming Guide for International students 2012/2013 • List of Courses 2012/2013 • Course Descriptions 2011/12. Course descriptions for 2012/2013 available shortly. • Fact Sheet 2012/2013 Application and Enrollment • Application Form • Enrollment Document Dates • Please refer to the Fact Sheet 2012/2013 CIEBS ESB Business School Knowledge Foundation @ Reutlingen University Reutlingen University Alteburgstrasse 150 Alteburgstrasse 150 72762 Reutlingen, Germany 72762 Reutlingen, Germany 2. International Operations Management: BSc International Logistics / BSc Production Management– max. 30 ECTS / semester Selection of courses International students mainly select courses from the following programmes: • BSc International Logistics Management or Production Management (3.5-year programme) • MSc Logistics Management or Production Management (2-year programme) Please note: it is important that you send us a list of the courses you would like to take during your exchange semester before you come here by choosing from the course offering mentioned below. We will give you pre-session information about course availability and timetabling. However, please be aware that this is sometimes subject to change. Before lectures begin, you will be invited to a mandatory Welcome Session with our International Relations Officer, Academic Coordinators as well as with your “buddy-students”. The purpose of this meeting, besides offering an opportunity to get to know one another, is to finalize your course selection and timetable. We offer the 6th semester courses in the two BSc study programmes Production Management and International Logistics Management exclusively in English. Taking into account the different academic calendars of our partner universities, these English courses finish earlier (in December for the winter semester and in May/ June for the summer semester). International students seeking courses in English might also choose from several Business English courses as well as under certain conditions from a range of master courses : Each fall, international students also have the chance to take part in courses offered as part of the university’s Kettering Programme (in addition to the regular English course offer), a tailor-made programme for international students which is taught entirely in English. Application and registration Please fill in our application form for incoming students and e-mail it (with your CV attached) to [email protected]. Application deadlines: • May 15th for the winter semester (October start) • and November 15th for the summer semester (March start) You will then get further information about the courses, relevant processes and important dates. CIEBS ESB Business School Knowledge Foundation @ Reutlingen University Reutlingen University Alteburgstrasse 150 Alteburgstrasse 150 72762 Reutlingen, Germany 72762 Reutlingen, Germany The Academic Calendar of our university is available here. Please note that most of the courses taught in English finish earlier (in December for the winter and May/June for the summer semester) in order to enable students from different partner universities to participate in these courses. Documents and Dates • Guide for exchange students • Application form for incoming students • Enrollment Document • Fact Sheet Business Engineering • Courses in English in summer 2013 • Courses in English in winter 2013/14 3. International Management: MBA in International Management, 15 ECTS / semester Selection of courses MBA students must earn a total of 15 Credit Points (ECTS), three points for each of five elective subjects (“Wahlpflichtfächer”) at ESB Business School. All electives in Reutlingen will be taught in two-week block modules comprising 30 teaching hours and various kinds of assignment work. Participating students should be available in the appointed classroom during normal working hours starting from 08:15 on the first Monday morning of the module, or as otherwise advised by the teaching professor. All electives will be taught in English. A student has to register by email ([email protected]). The registration is binding and is also the registration for the examination in the elective subject. The following pages give an overview and details of the electives which might be offered in the third semester. Only those electives will take place for which a sufficient number of students register. The dates for each elective will be determined and all participants notified after the selection procedure is complete. We reserve the right to make changes for reasons of organisational necessity. Prof. Stefan E. Busch Topic / Course Title: International Product Management: International Product Launch and Key Account Management n Target Group: Students who are interested in international marketing for consumer goods. n Pre-requisites for Participation: Marketing courses in 1st and 2nd semester. n Course Coordinator / Professor(s) / Lecturer(s): Prof. Stefan E. Busch CIEBS ESB Business School Knowledge Foundation @ Reutlingen University Reutlingen University Alteburgstrasse 150 Alteburgstrasse 150 72762 Reutlingen, Germany 72762 Reutlingen, Germany n Course objectives: To prepare students for the job requirements of an international