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cbs cologne business school international campus executive master of business administration the globally networked management school 01

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accreditation · accreditation is the review of the quality of higher education institutions and programs it is an important way to let students know that an institution or program provides high quality education · whether a business school university or program is accredited is important for graduates accreditation gives reassurance of the degree s value now and further up in their career · employers ask if a business school university or program is accredited before deciding to provide tuition assistance to current employees evaluating the credentials of new employees or making a charitable contribution · governments require that a business school university or program is accredited in order to be eligible for federal grants and loans or other funds maastricht school of management s mba programs have been accredited by the association of mbas amba the association of collegiate business schools acbsp and the international assembly of collegiate business education iacbe the dutch ministry of education culture and science endorses the academic standards of maastricht school of management s executive mba degree by law our emba program complies with the standards upheld by the higher education quality control organization of the netherlands the cologne business school is an officially recognized institution of higher education in germany its study program under german university law is accredited by the foundation for international business administration accreditation fibaa the accreditation agency for business programs in german-speaking countries 02 maastricht school of management

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the schools msm and cbs maastricht school of management msm has its roots in the institute for management science at the technical university in delft dating back to 1952 in 1989 the school relocated to the historical city of maastricht and in 1993 its name changed to the maastricht school of management its location is ideal not only because of the rich business political and cultural resources offered by the city but also because of its proximity to other major european countries worldwide more than 2500 participants from over 30 different countries graduate every year as either a master or a doctor in business administration or have obtained a diploma from one of the msm executive programs founded in 1993 cologne business school cbs was one of the first schools in germany to introduce a bachelor s of arts degree in international business cbs is the business school of the european university of applied sciences eufh rhein/erft in brühl recently rated as one of germany s top institutions of higher education in the area of business studies why should you choose the msm/cbs mba program today s global business environment needs executives who recognize global trends and respond successfully to them this mba program raises the standards of management knowledge and practice through the study and understanding of management theory based on empirical research our mba participants are given the opportunity to share their expertise with fellow students and faculty members from all over the world the innovative and stimulating learning environment we provide continuously challenges the knowledge and skills of the participants in our programs both inside and outside the classroom maastricht school of management and cologne business school are globally networked management schools providing state-of-the-art management education to managers and professionals from many different backgrounds our objective is to enhance professional competence and enrich the lives and careers of those involved in the practice of management we balance management theory with practical experience and research in a multicultural and multidisciplinary setting this approach combined with an emphasis on the participants leadership skills makes studying in our joint executive mba program a unique experience the globally networked management school 03

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design our emba program is designed to stimulate creative management thinking and to meet the needs of candidates lacking the theoretical underpinning and training required to apply management knowledge into practice the emba program can be completed in 24 months lectures and classes are conveniently paced and are conducted in seven modules of ten days each followed by a three-month break this way participants will only need to be absent from their place of work for a minimum period of time one module will be given at a partner university in shanghai in a two-week session with lectures and work visits to local business corporations in addition regular modules are taught in maastricht and cologne alternately the program consists of four segments starting with a foundation segment providing a solid knowledge base in each of the major management disciplines the following core segment offers courses with a broader focus these are more integrated and often multidisciplinary in nature the specialization segment contains a number of expert specialization courses the program is completed with a master s thesis in the performance segment based on the current business research project of your choice the majority of the courses taught include case studies to stimulate decision-making case studies provide a vehicle for identifying problems analyzing them deriving solutions and finding ways to implement them the emba program s group study approach places an emphasis on working efficiently and effectively in multicultural groups this is considered an invaluable skill for managers the use of group study enables participants to benefit from the experiences of others group members are selected at random in order to maximize the learning opportunity in an environment that fosters collaboration with fellow members from different cultures and work environments needless to say a program taught in two different countries will provide excellent opportunities to enhance your intercultural communication skills mba graduates the candidates admitted to our emba program are mid-career executives self-employed professionals and expert consultants in general management having full-time job responsibilities they cannot afford to attend classes on a full-time basis surveys have shown that our emba graduates return to their respective organizations with promising career prospects and greater confidence the majority of our alumni assumed new responsibilities with increased opportunities for advancement while others utilized the additional skills to take on new professional challenges or career changes teaching methodology our aim is to teach concepts and theories of management stimulate critical thinking and transform management problems into opportunities from a multidisciplinary and multicultural perspective our general approach includes lectures problembased learning exercises case study analyses student participation seminars discussions and independent study distinctive competencies of the msm/cbs executive mba · · · · · · outstanding reputation in management education state-of-the-art curriculum culturally diverse student body dedicated international faculty and staff globally networked knowledge community two-year modular program part-time · you study alternately in two countries germany and the netherlands · international attachment at msm partner university in shanghai · possibility to acquiring international contacts in the meuse-rhine euregion the globally networked management school 05

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stefan lehman msm´s emba program gave me the possibility to combine my job with the demanding curriculum of a truly international business school in the heart of europe the program opens doors to unlimited opportunities intellectual stimulation and personal growth to mention two of these moreover msm is truly committed to team-based learning it was hectic at times but also motivating and stimulating thanks to the interaction with the other students and the professors stefan lehman mba state-of-the-art curriculum 06 maastricht school of management

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executive mba program the 2-year modular msm/cbs emba program provides state-of-the-art postgraduate education in business administration to mid-career professionals with the aim of advancing their knowledge and practice of management and to train them as leaders in a dynamic global business environment the emba is offered jointly by msm and cbs in an alternate modular fashion the degree conferred upon successful participants will be awarded by msm the international marketing course offers an overview of the different approaches to the marketing of products and services in an international market management problems of planning organizing and controlling the international marketing operations are the subject of class discussions the international strategic alliances course finally discusses advanced techniques aimed at strengthening the internationally operating firm s competitive position the shanghai attachment for the modules managing cultural diversity and leading change in multinationals provides an opportunity to experience international business in china s center of economy and finance work visits and guest lectures offer a unique opportunity to interact with the international business community in shanghai international business the aim of this specialization is to provide a critical understanding of theories and principles of international business international business involves a dimension that can be called a specialization in its own right the specialization covers three selected topics from this field the first topic is that of international policy in which a broad overview is given of various problems and decisionmaking approaches secondly it addresses liberalization of governmental policies with respect to trade the globally networked management school 07

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curriculum structure course ects1 credits equivalent teaching hours 2 location foundation module i 1.1 quantitative methods 1.2 accounting for managers i financial accounting 1.3 accounting for managers ii management accounting module ii 2.1 managerial economics 2.2 financial management total foundation core module iii 3.1 business in the global arena · geo-political environment · trade and investment · global macroeconomics 3.2 global corporate strategy · global strategic management · measurement and strategic performance management module iv 4.1 marketing in a global context · global marketing management · international customer market and industry analysis 4.2 global supply chain management · operations management management sciences · it global value chain management · supply chain management module v 5.1 finance in international markets · capital markets institutions · international finance · international accounting 4 32 hours maastricht 4 32 hours cologne 4 32 hours maastricht 3 3 15 24 hours 24 hours 120 hours cologne 3 3 3 24 hours 24 hours 24 hours maastricht 4 32 hours maastricht 4 32 hours cologne

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september course ects1 credits equivalent teaching hours 2 location 5.2 innovation and new business ventures · intrapreneurship · entrepreneurship · innovation management module vi 6.1 managing cultural diversity individual level · team dynamics · human resources management · cross-cultural management 6.2 leading change in multinationals corporate level · corporate restructuring change management · corporate social responsibility and ethics · managing and structuring organizations total core specialization module vii 7.1 international business ib · international economic policy · international marketing and services management · international strategic alliances total specialization performance module viii master s thesis total 4 32 hours maastricht 4 32 hours shanghai 4 32 hours shanghai 32 256 hours 3 3 3 9 24 hours 24 hours 24 hours 72 hours cologne 24 80 192 hours 640 hours · the european credit transfer and accumulation system ects is a student-centered system based on the student workload required to achieve the [1 objectivesstands for european credit transfer system ects of a program [2 · theone credit corresponds withto change hours curriculum may be subject 8 teaching [1 [2 ects stands for european credit transfer system one credit corresponds with 8 teaching hours

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admission requirements and procedure the main prerequisite for admission to the msm/cbs emba program is a sound academic background applicants must hold at least a bachelor s degree or its academic equivalent from a recognized university with preferably a foundation in economics and management proficiency in english is absolutely essential to complete the emba program applicants whose previous education has been in a language other than english must submit evidence of proficiency in the english language minimum toefl test of english as a foreign language score 550 paper-based toefl 213 computer-based 79 internet-based or minimum ielts score of 6.0 a gmat graduate management admission test score of at least 500 is the desirable prerequisite for enrolment five or more years of managerial experience are required candidates are admitted on a competitive basis please be complete and precise when filling in the application form only complete applications will be accepted applications should be submitted at least two months before the start of the program please refer to the website www.msm.nl or www.cbs-edu.de for program starting dates the latest admission requirements and financial details are also available on our respective websites maastricht school of management/cologne business school reserve the right to withdraw a specialization from the program if the minimum number of participants is not guaranteed or to change the title of a course due to evolving market trends on the application form you will find a list of additional requirements these must be sent together with your application form to one of the following addresses maastricht school of management admissions office p.o box 1203 6201 be maastricht the netherlands cologne business school admissions office hardefuststr 1 50677 köln germany financial details registration fee non-refundable tuition fees study materials total financial details 120 24,500 1,500 26,120 excluding hotel accommodation in maastricht or cologne during regular modules excluding travel and hotel accommodation for module at partner university in shanghai 10 maastricht school of management

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www.msm.nl www.cbs-edu.de maastricht school of management maastricht programs department p.o box 1203 6201 be maastricht the netherlands phone fax e-mail website phone fax e-mail website +31 43 387 08 08 +31 43 387 08 00 admissions@msm.nl www.msm.nl +49 221 93 18 09 58 +49 221 93 18 09 30 mba@cbs-edu.de www.cbs-edu.de cologne business school hardefuststr 1 50677 köln germany

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