MBA General Management Part-Time Munich Business School University of Applied Sciences MBA General Management Part-Time Munich Business School University of Applied Sciences Servus and Welcome! Founded in 1991, Munich Business School (MBS) is looking back be a responsible and highly performing leader, and provide you on more than 25 years of premium-quality business education. with the opportunity to establish a strong professional network Being one of the top business schools in the German-speaking – but also challenge you to explore uncharted territory and area, we perceive it as our mission to provide globally-minded discover new perspectives. entrepreneurial individuals with a highly inspiring academic environment and enable them to become the business leaders Boost your international business career with the MBA General in today’s globalized business world – filling management level Management! We are looking forward to welcoming you at positions in companies around the world or starting their own Munich Business School! innovative business. The MBA General Management Part-Time is a study program with a strong focus on the practical application of contents in a highly international environment. It offers a unique experience that is designed to supply you with cutting-edge knowledge in PROF. DR. BARBARA SCHECK general management, enhance your individual competencies to Academic Program Director MBA GM Top Reasons for the MBA The MBA Class Profile General Management When carefully selecting the candidates for the MBA General Management program, MBS pays very close attention to putting together a diverse yet cohesive group of students. 31% Engineering, IT, Natural Sciences 31% Business, Employability Personal Environment Management, Marketing 39% Other MBS alumni enjoy an excel- Experience a personal atmo- lent reputation among Ger- sphere, individual support, and many-based companies, and get inspired by discussions Academic Background are sought-after employees. with classmates and professors. 51% international 53% men 47% women Internationality Practical Relevance Meet students from all over Benefit from business experts’ the world in your MBA class, knowledge, and enhance your on campus at MBS, and all practical skills in projects with over Munich. cutting-edge companies. 32 years old 7 years of work experience MBA General Management Part-Time The MBA General Management Part-Time Curriculum The MBA General Management is a highly flexible MBA program that can be completed in either full-time or part-time format. While forming a core group with your fellow part-time MBA students, you will also enjoy joint classes with full-time MBA students. This provides you with the opportunity to study in an even more diverse environment, and enables you to expand your business and career network even further. The MBA curriculum is based on three pillars: Expert Business Knowledge courses provide you with a strong foundation of expertise in core business and management areas. By selecting 2 out of 4 elective courses, you further deepen your knowledge in these particular fields. The MBS Flagship Course is comprised of a one-of-a-kind combination of courses based on Munich Business School’s core values – making the MBA General Management a truly unique experience. An International Week at SDA Bocconi in Milan, Italy, and a MBS Startup Week round off the MBS Flagship Module. Executive Skills courses are aimed to support you in your personality and leadership development, and provide you with all the necessary information to start, or continue, your professional career in Germany, or other parts of Europe. MBS FLAGSHIP COURSE EXPERT BUSINESS KNOWLEDGE EXECUTIVE SKILLS Responsible Leadership Financial Management Personal Development (optional) • Managing Conflict Personal Development • Creativity • Presentation Skills Foreign Languages (optional) • German (MBA class) • Participation in all other languages classes offered at MBS (Spanish, Chinese, French etc.) SEMESTER 1 MBS FLAGSHIP COURSE EXPERT BUSINESS KNOWLEDGE EXECUTIVE SKILLS Global Management Accounting for Management Decisions Leadership Development (optional) • Leading Change incl. International Week Elective Course (1 out of 2) • Cross Cultural Leadership at SDA Bocconi (Milan) • Business in Germany • Leading in a Diverse World • Global Supply Chain Management • Negotiation • Foreign Languages (optional) • German (MBA class) • Participation in all other languages classes offered at MBS (Spanish, Chinese, French etc.) SEMESTER 2 MBS FLAGSHIP COURSE EXPERT BUSINESS KNOWLEDGE EXECUTIVE SKILLS Innovation & Entrepreneurship Strategic Marketing Career Development (optional) • Career in Germany incl. MBS Startup Week Elective Courses (1 out of 2) • Career Development for Women • Management in Emerging Markets • My Next Career Steps • Business Law Foreign Languages (optional) • German (MBA class) • Participation in all other languages classes offered at MBS (Spanish, Chinese, French, etc.) SEMESTER 3 SEMESTER 4 MASTER THESIS GRADUATION MBA General Management Part-Time Discover International Entrepreneurship During your MBA General Management studies, you participate Startup Week at MBS in two special weeks that highlight the international and entrepreneurial spirit of Munich Business School. During a Startup Week at MBS, you explore modern problem- solving approaches and develop your own business idea, International Week at SDA Bocconi which you then pitch in front of an expert audience. Thereby, you strengthen your entrepreneurial competence and gain During the second semester of your MBA studies, you will travel current knowledge about developing business ideas and to Milan, Italy, and spend one week at the prestigious SDA prototyping them. Bocconi School of Management, one of the top business schools on a global scale. Your study visit features lectures presented by the SDA Bocconi faculty, supplemented by case studies, and company visits to the likes of Lamborghini or Inter Milan. Alumni Facts & Figures 22% salary increase 7% more than 5–10% € 150,000 14% up to € 71,000 22% salary increase 56% salary increase 10–20% 51% € 71,000– > 20% € 91,000 28% € 91,000– € 150,000 Salary increase after MBA Yearly income have received a job promotion in the last work in upper management positions after 100% three years 89% completing the MBA General Management have received a salary increase in the last moved to a leadership position after 100% three years 67% completing the MBA General Management MBA General Management Part-Time Munich Business School University of Applied Sciences MBS Career Center – Get Ready for the Next Level in Your Career You receive extensive support for defining and realizing your professional goals. The MBS Career Center also supports you in making first contacts with potential employers and assists you in enhancing your professional career. Exclusive Application Networking Company visits internship and support with alumni and guest lectures job portal Individual Job interview On-campus International career coaching training recruiting events company network MBA General Management Alumni Careers After completing the MBA General Management study program, our graduates continue to develop their professional careers and move up the career ladders in their companies. I wanted to expand my world by diving into an international environment that would allow me to fly higher. That’s exactly what I found at MBS: a great network of international minds, striving to achieve excellence, and to help each other. What I learned at MBS and from the people I met there reshaped my world and made all the effort of leaving my comfort zone really worth it. Richard Suwelack, MBA Alumnus, Senior Manager Franchise Performance, Burger King The MBA Program not only met, but exceeded my expec- tations. Small classes, a great faculty, and a diverse group of students were just some of its many advantages. The MBA has really helped me to broaden my horizon and prepare me for the next level of my career. Heike Schneider, MBA Alumna, Client Partner Global Marketing Solutions, Facebook Munich Business School University of Applied Sciences Discover the Program! How to Apply MBS offers a variety of opportunities to get to know the MBA: Prepare to apply • MBA Info Session The number of places is limited – better apply early Presentation and Q&A session at MBS or via webinar (up to 12 months in advance) • Individual Consultation 1 with your Program Advisor at MBS or via skype/phone Apply online via the MBS website • University Fairs You will need the following documents to apply: Meet our International Recruiter at a place near you • Curriculum vitae • MBS Info Day • Motivation letter (1-2 pages) Visit MBS and attend lectures for a live experience • Copy of academic degree certificates and transcripts • Two references of your current or previous employer For the exact dates, please visit our website: • Proof of English language proficiency (TOEFL 90, IELTS 6.5, ELS 112, or confirmation letter that English is Key Facts the official language at your company) • Recent photo and copy of passport details page Degree Master of Business Administration (MBA) 2 in General Management Participate in a personal interview Format Part-time MBA program (60 ECTS) with the Academic Program Director at MBS in Munich, alternatively via video conference Start September 3 Duration 24 months Receive your contract and become a part of the international MBS Community Language 100% English 4 Lecture Full-time Intensive Week (Mon