Learn to grow
The EBS MBA Programme
Germany
Brazil/Latin America
Russia
India
China
European Business School
International University · Schloss Reichartshausen
» As a corporate partner of the EBS, the Bank of America has
always had great experiences with the school´s graduates. I am
sure that the EBS´s MBA programme is a unique opportunity for
highly motivated professionals to equip themselves with a competitive edge
in international finance and banking. In times of globalization, the importance
of an internationally diverse education cannot be highlighted enough.«
Dr. Andreas R. Dombret, Bank of America, Head of Germany, Austria, Switzerland
There is nothing more important in your spirit of innovation still distinguishes us
life than your life! It’s up to you to take today. Our faculty of 65 professors is one
the next step in your career, a step that of the largest in the country. EBS
will be decisive in your career and your professors are committed to academic
professional development in the years to excellence and practical relevance. New
come. Are you thinking about enrolling in ideas and cutting-edge knowledge are
an MBA programme? Then, the EBS selectively integrated into the classroom
MBA programme is just what you need. and make our MBA programme decisively
different.
Our programme is designed to qualify
talented and ambitious professionals with a The EBS has constantly been ranked
minimum of three years international among the top five German universities
experience in rapidly developing transition in all relevant rankings. We are an entre-
economies. We take great pride in our close preneurial university with a global
cooperation with highly renowned univer- network of more than 200 small to
sities in the BRIC countries. What do the medium-sized and DAX-listed companies.
emerging markets Brazil/Latin America, Our alumni network of 2,400 graduates is
Russia, India and China have in common? the largest in Germany. Wherever you are
They all profit from globalization. The in the world, you can always call on an
BRIC countries have the potential to “EBSer” for help, advice and support.
become a powerful economic block in the
future. And this is where we come in! Benefit from the EBS knowledge and
The EBS MBA programme imparts solid educational experience, from the commit-
business fundamentals thus preparing ment of our partners and the dedication
graduates for management functions in of the EBS community to our vibrant
these regions. Our focus is on first-class campus life. Become a part of our unique
education in General Management community!
combined with extensive training in a
core discipline of your choice, opening
many doors of opportunity for you.
In choosing the EBS you are choosing a
strong brand and a global network of
partner universities on all five continents. Professor Dr. Christopher Jahns
EBS was the first private business school Rector and CEO of EBS
in Germany, founded in 1971, and that
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Boost your career
Are you interested in international and equip you with the finest expertise Job placement, regular recruitment
markets? Is your company expanding into you will need for your future career in fairs with integrated interviews and
emerging markets like Brazil, Russia, India the emerging markets. networking activities via the EBS
and China? Are you eager to take the next Career Service Center gives you direct
step in your career? Then learn from the Participants from all over the world join access to major growth markets of the
EBS! Our MBA programme is focused on our MBA programme and benefit from 21st century to take over a leadership
the emerging markets, their future our angle of education. Our lectures are role and shape the future development
challenges and opportunities. Benefit based on actual case studies from inter- of these markets.
from the EBS expertise and give your national companies operating in the
career a sustainable boost! BRICs to give you the competencies you
need to transfer your know-how into Interpersonal skills
practice in real business situations.
Cutting-edge knowledge Leading a competitive business in a
The EBS has strong links to the BRIC global world economy requires more
As one of the leading business schools countries by maintaining offices via the than just in-depth knowledge of
the EBS has constantly been ranked Center of Emerging Markets in Russia, General Management. Excellent inter-
among the top five universities in all India and China. Professors from the personal skills also play an important
relevant rankings in Germany. EBS are based in Shanghai, Bangalore role here. During your studies you will
and Moscow, sponsored by our European not only acquire professional business
Rank: 1 corporate partners – BMW, EADS, expertise but also intercultural
Overall ranking of German business DHL – to promote education, research competence and leadership skills
universities (May 2007) and executive education. needed to master the diverse challenges
of a dynamic global economy.
Rank: 3
Overall ranking, No. 1 private Placement and networking Personal development and growth is
university (March 2007) stimulated by a set of small-group
The EBS Alumni network has more than seminars and workshops on leadership,
The EBS has been a pioneer in education 2,400 graduates who hold key positions teambuilding, personal performance
and executive education for leaders in at renowned companies in Germany, management and intercultural training
global markets. Our faculty of 65 Europe and throughout the world. This and, last but not the least, the involve-
professors is one of the largest in special network provides a unique career ment of a personal “business” coach for
Germany. EBS professors are committed platform for its members. It is one of every MBA student. The coach helps to
to academic excellence and practical the most well-established, active and reflect on challenging business situations
relevance. Besides, international faculty innovative business alumni network in and shows opportunities for personal
members from universities in the Germany. improvement and career acceleration.
BRICs will lecture during the MBA,
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» We know EBS as a great talent factory.We find highly energized
and well-trained graduates who are passionate about their field
of study as well as their school.The EBS MBA does not only
enhance analytical and leadership skills but also intercultural awareness and
sensitivity to be prepared for the major growth markets of the 21st century. «
Suhas Gopinath, CEO and President of Globals Inc., India and one of the 18 Young Leaders in India
of the World Economic Forum
Ready for the emerging markets
The rise of the BRIC countries Indian car manufacturers are outsourcing Each center in China, India and Russia
to China already. In the meantime more provides corporate partners with valuable
BRIC is the synonym for the four aspiring aspiring countries are ready to go global: local knowledge in different functional
countries of the emerging markets: Brazil, BRIMC (including Mexico), BRICS areas. CEM integrates a unique mixture of
Russia, India and China. Goldman Sachs (including South Africa) and BRIC +2 European, Chinese, Indian and Russian
predicted that most of the BRIC countries (including Mexico & South Africa). researchers and trainers in order to
will surpass the national economies of the support business projects with the
western world in terms of GDP by 2045. The EBS has foreseen the developments in expertise and services needed in the
They will also become leaders in foreign the BRIC countries and started a Center respective emerging markets.
trade. for Emerging Markets (CEM) some years
ago. The Center of Emerging Markets (CEM)
These developments have a great impact of the EBS has research and education
on western economies and business representatives at universities in China,
strategies in the corporate world, for The EBS expertise in the BRICs India and Russia and collaborates not
example, BMW spends billions of dollars only with one but many different research
on the purchase of technical parts in The Center for Emerging Markets (CEM), and education institutions in the respective
South East Asia, and Bosch maintains led by Dr. Michael Hensen, is based on countries.
three plants in India. the unique network of EBS research and
regional executive education centers in
More and more multi-national companies China, India and Russia. It provides
are expanding into and within the BRICs. companies with valuable local knowledge
The opposite is also true – local Indian from the largest emerging markets.
companies like Tata, Wipro or HCL have
subsidiaries in Germany for quite some The CEM offers enterprises in Europe
time now. Severstal (Russia) and Petrobas which are active in the most dynamic
(Brazil) may not be widely known yet, but emerging markets a unique service port-
they are set to make a large impact in folio such as tailor-made management
Western Europe and North America. trainings with local and global experts in
general management, finance, marketing,
Globalization is no longer as polarized production and supply chain management;
between the West and emerging markets market entry strategy development
as some have perceived it to be. The support and strategy implementation
trading volume between China and India support in areas such as marketing,
amounts to around $ 30 billion (with sourcing and logistics, information
rates increasing to around 50%) and technology, manufacturing.
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The EBS BRIC expertise
Russia China India
Markus Weidmann, Director Russia, Dr. Martin Lockstroem, Director China, is Prof. Dr. Roger Moser, Director India, is
works in close contact with Moscow managing the BMW-SMI Endowed Chair managing the EADS-SMI Endowed Chair
City Government, the local business for Purchasing and Supply Management for Sourcing and Supply Management at
community and Russia’s top-3 business at Tongji University, Shanghai. He is a the IIM Bangalore to initiate and
schools. Numerous individuals support frequent speaker on conferences and coordinate international research projects
EBS activities in Eastern Europe, among exhibitions in East Asia and supports local and education programmes between the
them Prof. Dr. Klaus Mangold, Chairman governmental agencies and the United EBS and leading business schools in India
of the Committee on Eastern European Nations in terms of sourcing in China. and Southeast Asia.
Economic Relations (Ost-Ausschuss) and
honorary professor at EBS. Together with his colleagues from other Prof. Moser, his colleagues and business
universities like the China-Europe Inter- professionals like Suhas Gopinath, CEO &
The office in Moscow has built up a joint national Business School (CEIBS) he is President of Globals Inc., Tobby Simon,
MBA programme in logistics of EBS and working on different projects such as CEO of Synergia, Fellow of MIT and
Russia´s leading Lomonosov Moscow collaborative buyer-supplier integration Harvard, are working together on
State University. This MBA programme – with a special focus on the cultural different projects: the identification of
the first of this kind in Russia – is aspects, identification of sourcing clusters industrial clusters all over India, trend
financially supported by the German in the Chinese automotive industry, market analyses in human resource management,
Academic Exchange Service (DAAD). entry strategies for service providers. the development of innovation strategies
for multinational companies.
Markus Weidmann and his colleagues also Dr. Lockstroem and his colleagues are also
conduct consulting and training projects interacting with associations such as the They are collaborating with the Indian
for domestic and foreign companies. German Chamber of Commerce, China Institute of Materials Management and
Supply Chain Council and various the Indian Electrical & Electronics
» Russia is a large fast growing
emerging market at the doorstep of
Chinese organizations. Manufacturers' Association and
supporting projects of the Worldbank
the European Union with enormous
natural and human resources. Not only » The influence of China on the world
is on the rise again. Every manager
and other NGOs.
the BRIC MBA students get unique
insights into a breathtaking transition
process that can be observed nowhere else
that intends to spend some parts of his
career in Asia needs to understand how
this economic and cultural giant thinks
» While advanced knowledge about
China has already become a common
requirement for managers with a focus on
in the world, but also into the culture of and acts. The BRIC MBA provides emerging markets access to expertise
one of the most misunderstood country. « students with exceptional access to local in/from India is still scarce. The BRIC
knowledge, experts and networks. « MBA is a unique chance for students to
become experts for the Indian market. «
European Business School 5
1st semester at EBS 2nd semester at EBS 3rd semester abroad at
partner universities
CHRISTMAS BREAK
SUMMER BREAK
General Management General Management Electives
Consulting Project Electives Master Thesis
Coaching Consulting Project
Language Training Coaching
Language Training
12 months at EBS - September to June
1st semester - September to December 2nd semester - January to June
COURSE COURSE
Managerial Microeconomics Managerial Macroeconomics;
International Business Law
Strategic Management I International Management;
Strategic Management II
Organizational Behaviour & Leadership; Coaching
HR Management;Teambuilding; Coaching
Project Management Integrated Global Consulting Project
SUMMER BREAK 4 WEEKS IN JULY
CHRISTMAS BREAK 3 WEEKS
One out of: Chinese I, German I, Portuguese I, One out of: Chinese II, German II, Portuguese II,
Russian I, Spanish I & Intercultural Training I Russian II, Spanish II & Intercultural Training II
Doing business in the BRICs & Emerging Markets I Doing Business in the BRICs & Emerging Markets II
Philosophy and Economics; Strategic Marketing Management;
Quantitative Methods Entrepreneurship & Innovation Management
International Financial Accounting; Management Science & Operations; Management I;
International Managerial Accouting Logistics & Supply Chain Management I
Corporate Finance Electives – one out of:
Management Information Systems I Global Finance: International Financial
Management; Finance Emerging Markets;
Corporate & Investment Banking
Global Operations: Management Science &
Operations Management II; Logistics & Supply
Chain Management II; Management Information
Systems II
further electives to be planned
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6 months abroad - August to January
3rd semester - August to January
For your six-month study period abroad these selected topics, e.g. Global Finance, Administration coached by an EBS faculty
you can choose one out of seven partner Logistics, HR Management, Marketing, member. The partner universities offer
universities in the BRICs. You will attend Innovation Management, Entrepreneur- a range of courses held in English;
electives in Business Adminstration at ship. During your stay in the BRICs you a good command of the local language
MBA level according to your personal will write your Master thesis on a practical widens the range of selectable courses
interests to deepen your knowledge in topic related to the field of Business during your stay.
Students attend selected courses in the full-time MBA programme held in English.
§ COPPEAD, Rio de Janeiro
Brazil
Students participate in selected courses in the part-time Global Executive MBA and the
Escola de Administração, Fundação International Programme in Management. Courses will be held in English.Tuition will be
Getulio Vargas, São Paulo
§
part-time and in blocks of teaching (no evening or weekend MBAs).
Students attend selected courses held in English in the part-time MBA and MBA in Logistics
Graduate School of Business & Supply Chain Management programme.Tuition will be part-time and in blocks of teaching
§ Administration of Lomonosov during the week (no evening or weekend MBAs).
Moscow State University
Russia
Graduate School of Management,
§ The full-time Master in International Business and the full-time Master in International
St. Petersburg State University
Technology & Innovation Management are held in English only.
Indian Institute of Management The full-time Post Graduate Programme in Management is held in English only.
India § (IIM),Ahmedabad
§ Tsinghua University, Beijing Students participate in selected courses held in English in the full-time MBA programme.
China
Students can choose between a full-time MBA held entirely in English or a full-time MBA
INCAE
Costa Rica/
Nicaragua § held entirely in Spanish.
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Go global & get in touch
Choose from these top business schools for your India
six-month study period abroad:
In just four decades, the Indian Institute
of Management in Ahmedabad has
evolved from being India’s premier
Indian Institute of Management (IIM), management institute to a notable
Ahmedabad international school of management.
The faculty has been the propelling force
behind the high quality of learning
Tsinghua University, Beijing experience at IIM Ahmedabad. The
Institute had initially collaborated with
Harvard Business School, which greatly
INCAE, Costa Rica/Nicaragua influenced the Institute’s approach to
education. Gradually, it has emerged as a
confluence of the best of Eastern and
Western values. According to an online
Graduate School of Business survey of MBA platform pagalgay.com
Administration (GSBA) of Lomonosov IIM Ahmedabad was ranked as the No. 1
top business school for 2008 in India and
Moscow State University holds the European quality label EQUIS.
This reflects the school´s strong inter-
national academic position.
Graduate School of Management (GSOM),
St. Petersburg State University China
The school’s mission since 1984 has been
COPPEAD, Rio de Janeiro to become a world class school for
economics and management studies by
contributing academic knowledge about
Escola de Administração, Fundação Getulio the Chinese economy, thereby cultivating
Vargas, São Paulo business leaders for China and through-
out the entire world. In recent years,
Tsinghua University has recruited
professors from renowned universities
and research institutions such as MIT,
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» As one of the most reputable and influential MBA programmes in
China, the Tsinghua MBA is your best choice for business education
in China – your gateway to the best of China and the world.
We host more than 100 exchange students from top level business schools.
The talented and the wise, scholars, politicians and business leaders all meet
here, and we look forward to hosting more students from the EBS.«
Pearl Donghui Mao, Director, International MBA Programme, School of Economics and Management,Tsinghua University
Columbia University, UC Berkeley, Yale Russia Brazil
University and the International Monetary
Fund to join its faculty. As one of the first The Graduate School of Business The COPPEAD Graduate School of
Economics and Management school in Administration (GSBA) of Lomonosov Business is committed to excellence in its
China, Tsinghua University has been Moscow State University was founded graduate business teaching and research.
ranked No. 40 in the TOP 200 universities 1989 as one of the first Business Schools As part of the Federal University of Rio de
Ranking 2007 and holds the international in Russia. The GSBA combines the strong Janeiro COPPEAD has for more than
accreditations AACSB and EQUIS. academic traditions of Lomonosov 30 years offered innovative and inter-
Moscow State University with its modern nationally recognized graduate and
techniques of teaching business and executive education programmes in Brazil.
Costa Rica/Nicaragua management. Soft skills development is COPPEAD has been listed six times, since
the focus of GSBA’s teaching philosophy. 2001, in the global rankings of the top 100
INCAE Business School is a private, non- Their ambition to be the best is rewarded full-time MBA programmes published by
profit, multinational higher education by our graduates’ recognition – GSBA the Financial Times and holds the
organization devoted to teaching and MSU is ranked No. 1 business school in European quality label EQUIS.
research endeavours in the fields of Russia according to Secret Firmy’s survey
business and economics. INCAE strives to (No. 36 (219) 2007). The Escola de Administração, Fundação
train and mentor – from a worldwide Getulio Vargas, São Paulo (FGV-EAESP)
perspective – individuals capable of The Graduate School of Management is a triple accredited renowned Brazilian
successfully holding top management (GSOM) was founded in 2006 on the business school, and was ranked 2007 as
positions in Latin America. platform of the School of Management of No. 1 business school in Brazil and No. 3
St. Petersburg State University. GSOM business school in Latin America (Revista
Since its founding in 1964, INCAE has has developed a portfolio of degree América Economía). The school was
received academic advice and support programmes that is unique for Russian founded in 1954 in a joint effort between
from Harvard Business School. INCAE is management schools – from the bachelor's the government, Brazilian business world
presently focused on Master’s/MBA degree to doctoral programmes. GSOM and in collaboration with the Michigan
programmes in areas that are critical for combines successfully the synthesis of State University. The school has a strong
Latin American development and in the classical university traditions with influence on the entrepreneurship in the
research projects on competitiveness and innovational approaches in business country and in addition to undergraduate,
sustainable development in the region. education and works in close cooperation master and doctoral programmes offers
Between 2003 and 2006 INCAE was with leading companies which is un- professional executive training at an
steadily ranked as the No. 1 business precedented for Russian business edu- international level.
school in Latin America (Revista América cation. On its strong strategic track towards
Economía); the school meets the AACSB internationalization GSOM was awarded
and EQUIS quality standards. in 2008 with the “AMBA” accreditation for
the GSOM Executive MBA.
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Gain knowledge
The 18-month full-time MBA is a highly Choose your elective global teaching network set up by Prof.
intensive degree programme for the next Michael Porter and his team on clusters
Starting in the second semester, you will
generation of business leaders. and competitiveness which is also an
have the opportunity to specialise on
important field of teaching and research
interesting electives, like global finance
Solid grounding at EBS. The challenges of clusters of
or global operations. The electives
economic growth will be analysed.
During the first year you will acquire represent the core topics of EBS research
Insights into the knowledge of this
comprehensive General Management and education.
famous management institute will be
training. You will analyse case studies with provided.
professors and students in strategic You will gain unique insights into “hot”
management, marketing, human resources, facts, methods and tools for up-to-date
Deepen your knowledge abroad
finance, accounting, operations, supply management in these areas. Fellow-
chain management, economics and law. lecturers and researchers of the EBS You will deepen your knowledge of
Valuable tools and methods will be faculty will provide first hand information developing global markets by participating
applied to solve typical management on how to apply specialised management in a six-month study abroad programme
problems. knowledge within global networks and at a partner university. You will attend
corporations. lectures to broaden your knowledge of the
Individual language training elective courses as well as other areas of
Global Consulting Project business management. Our partners
For a broad understanding of different provide an interesting range of courses to
business cultures learning a foreign Small groups of students, under the
complete your personal requirements for
language is an imperative: Choose from supervision of an EBS professor, tackle
management education.
one of five foreign languages – and learn current business issues at renowned
intensively in small groups. international companies for over a period
Get ready to take off
of several months. You will learn project
Teambuilding and coaching management, tools and techniques used After returning from your study abroad
by consultants and get a chance to learn period where you will have written your
At the beginning of the programme you more about one of the top corporate master thesis, you will have to then
will complete a team building session with partners of EBS. present your thesis to the EBS committee.
your fellow MBA students. In individual The EBS Leaders Dialogue on campus will
coaching sessions, intercultural training Clusters and Competitiveness complete your degree “Master of Business
classes and the module “managerial Administration”.
competencies” you will work on your This course is part of the course strategic
personal goals and leadership skills. management and is based on materials
developed by the Institute for Strategy
and Competitiveness at the Harvard
Business School. The EBS is part of the
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Develop your network
Since 1985, EBS’s Career Services Center Your global network – Above-average salary prospects
has earned a name for itself in Germany
EBS Alumni
and across Europe for job placement after On an average EBS graduates receive three
graduation. A network of 200 of the job offers before their graduation.
world’s most attractive international EBS Alumni – the international close-knit According to a survey carried out by EBS
employers such as The Boston Consulting alumni network of the EBS – has more Alumni, alumni of EBS hold leading
Group, Bertelsmann, Deutsche Bank, than 2,400 alumni in over 30 countries. management positions shortly after
Ernst & Young, Goldman Sachs, The EBS Alumni offers its members starting their professional life and make a
JPMorgan Chase Bank, Lufthansa Cargo, a unique network structure relating to career faster compared to graduates from
McKinsey & Company, Roche regions and industries, and actively other universities.
Diagnostics, Morgan Stanley Bank, promotes collaboration between its
Procter & Gamble, and many more. members who hold key positions at A worldwide study conducted by the
renowned companies in Germany, Graduate Management Admission
Europe and throughout the world. Council shows that MBA graduates are
Your career – our experience not only offered more exciting jobs, they
In nearly every big city you will find an also earn significantly more than those
MBA participants can take advantage of EBS Alumni group that will support you without an MBA. On an average,
the following career services on campus: and facilitate your career. Recently the employers are willing to pay applicants
EBS Alumni opened a new office in with MBAs 28 per cent more than other
Individual job placement through the Beijing, China to meet the growing needs applicants.
EBS job platform for Chinese universities and alumni clubs.
Furthermore EBS Alumni started the
Regular recruitment fairs with
Alumni Alliance – a platform for
integrated interviews
strategical cooperation with alumni
Numerous events and networking organizations of leading business schools
activities: the yearly ebs Symposium world-wide. A series of seminars, in
and the ebs career forum “campus meets cooperation with other alumni clubs from
company” Harvard, HSG, INSEAD are available via
the Alumni Alliance.
EBS Leaders Dialogue Lunch: selected
representatives from international
Collaborating with leading international
companies engage in discussions with
headhunters, consultants and inter-
MBA students
national companies, the EBS Alumni
Career workshops: assessment center provides an outstanding career platform
preparation and application process for its alumni.
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» Improving your leadership skills isn't easy.We confront our MBA
students with situations where they have to show leadership
competencies such as knowing yourself, communicating under
stress, setting boundaries and other challenging tasks.We use case studies in
order to generate ”real world” settings and train our MBA students to learn
from their failure as well as from their successes.«
Prof. Dr. Sabine Klein, Head of Department Strategy, Organization and Leadership, EBS, Germany
International faculty members
All faculty members have professional Prof. Dr. Michael Henke Prof. Dr. Dirk Schiereck
experience, obtained either on the job or Head of Chair Financial Supply Chain Chair of Banking & Finance, Technical
in consulting projects in cooperation with Management, EBS, Germany University of Darmstadt, Germany
the industry. They are familiar with the Prof. Ulrich Hommel, PhD Prof. Dr. Dr. Max Urchs
methods of case-based teaching and have Director of the Strategic Finance Institute, Head of Chair Philosophy of Science,
many years experience in teaching. EBS, Germany EBS, Germany
Prof. Benjamin Bental, PhD Prof. Mauritio Jenkins, PhD
Full Professor Department of Economics, Associate Professor of Finance, INCAE,
Languages & Intercultural Training
Haifa University, Israel Costa Rica/Nicaragua
José Luis Angulo-Martinez
Prof. Arnoldo Camacho, PhD Prof. Dr. Christine Legner
Head of Business Spanish Language
Full Professor of Economics & Finance, Chair of Enterprise Systems & Electronic
Training, EBS, Germany
INCAE, Costa Rica/Nicaragua Business, EBS, Germany
Robert Hattemer, MBA
Prof. Dr.-Ing. Inga-Lena Darkow Prof. Abhishek Mishra
Instructor for Business English Language
Professor Logistics & Innovation, EBS, Business Policy & Strategy Area, Indian
Training, EBS, Germany
Germany Institute of Management, Ahmedabad,
India Miriam Moreira-Ackermann, M.A.
Prof. Bruno Deffains, PhD Lecturer in Portuguese Language
Full Professor Department of Economics, Prof. Dr. Sabine Möller
Training, EBS, Germany
University Paris 10, France Lekkerland Endowed Professorship for
Convenience & Marketing, EBS, Germany Ian Walsh, MBA
Dr. Andreas R. Dombret President, Ian Walsh Consulting Network,
Head of Germany, Austria & Switzerland, Prof. Ansgar Richter, PhD
Germany
Bank of America, Europe Chair of Strategy & Organization, EBS,
Germany Anja Weber, M.A.
Prof. Dominique Demougin, PhD Head of German as a Foreign Language
Head of Department Law, Governance & Prof. Dr. Gerold Riempp
Training, EBS, Germany
Economics, EBS, Germany Head of Department for Supply Chain
Management, Information & Innovation, Meri Zacher
Dr. Jan Roy Edlund EBS, Germany Professor of Business Russian Language
Director Leadership Institute, Boston Training, EBS, Germany
Business School, USA Dr. Alexandre Rodriguez, PhD
Visiting Professor, Supply Chain Yabo Zhu, B.A., M.A.
Prof. Denise Fleck, PhD Management Institute, EBS, Germany Head of Chinese Language Training, EBS,
Associate Professor Strategy, Organizations Germany
& Systems, COPPEAD, Brazil
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» The EBS MBA programme prepares
graduates for management positions in
emerging markets, especially the BRICs. My
focus is to combine theory and practice by
offering “interactive teaching” that considers
students as communicating partners in a
common learning process. This is achieved by
using relevant case studies as part of an
“action-oriented” teaching and learning
philosophy and by inviting guest speakers to
further enhance the learning process in the
class. «
Prof. Dr. Richard Pibernik,
Head of Chair Supply Chain Management,
EBS, Germany
Statements of international faculty members
Brazil India USA
» Global networks are based on the
efficient flow of information and
goods. Therefore, companies need to stay
» The only truly global language is
mathematics. But unfortunately, no
one can maintain a business with maths
» Managers increasingly need to
understand the competitiveness of
locations to decide where to place activities
competitive by designing the right supply only! The EBS MBA programme teaches and how to deal with competition from
chains and networks for distinct products students the key ingredients of manage- foreign rivals. The EBS MBA programme
and services. Aligning established know- ment and how they can be applied for provides students aspiring for leadership
ledge from developed markets with sustainable success in different regions of positions in internationally operating
innovative approaches and the economic the world. It is this difference that skilled companies with the critical tools to face
environment in emerging markets is one managers are made of today! « these challenges. «
of the challenges we will try to tackle Prof. N. Ravichandran, PhD Dr. Christian Ketels
within the MBA programme at the EBS. « Production & Quantitative Methods Area, Principal Associate, Institute for Strategy
Prof. Rebecca Arkader, PhD Indian Institute of Management, and Competitiveness, Harvard Business
Professor of Operations & Supply Manage- Ahmedabad School, Boston, USA
ment, COPPEAD, Brazil
Russia » Human Capital Strategy, talent
management, competency mapping
and 360 degree feedback utilizing
» To understand the differences of
emerging markets from developed
markets, one needs more than studying
» Successful cooperation, mergers &
acquisitions, alliances and partner-
ships depend highly on communication
capabilities and enabling employees to
contribute to the value added of the
company are topics of high relevance in
framework conditions. The business
environment is defined by many factors –
“hard” factors like currency systems,
between companies. Standards, agreed today’s global networks. Human resource taxation and legislation but also “soft”
concepts and methods for financial and management has to include intercultural factors like the influence of history, culture,
managerial accounting are a fundament topics as well as established approaches values and behaviour. The EBS MBA
for sharing information in international from recruiting, remunerating and programme gives students the opportunity
relations. The MBA programme at the developing the workforce. Within the to learn about the hard as well as the soft
EBS will bridge the needs of developed EBS MBA programme we will face factors from lecturers with different
and emerging markets on this issue. « these challenges in depth, basing our regional backgrounds and to experience
Prof. Igor Baranov, PhD discussions on interesting case studies. « intercultural challenges in the field during
Executive Associate Dean, Graduate Prof. Radha R. Sharma, PhD their semester abroad. «
School of Management, St. Petersburg Professor of Organizational Behavior and Prof. Klaus Uhlenbruck, PhD
State University, Russia Human Resource Development, MDI, Associate Professor of Management,
Gurgaon, India University of Montana, USA
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Enjoy the EBS campus
The EBS is located in the immediate Field trips to global players such as BMW
vicinity of Frankfurt, Germany’s financial (Munich), Opel (Ruesselsheim), Mercedes
metropolis and home to the German Benz (Stuttgart), European Central Bank
headquarters of numerous international and Frankfurt Stock Exchange (both
corporations. With 320,000 companies and Frankfurt) or Porsche (Stuttgart) are
a population of 4.7 million, the Rhine- organized for MBA students for a first-
Main area is Germany’s business hub. hand experience with the corporate thus
initiating the chance to build a strong
The attractive EBS campus is situated on network.
the grounds of Schloss Reichartshausen,
in the picturesque winegrowing region of We will also assist you with your visa
the Rheingau. The rich and varied issues and accommodation. International
cultural offerings of Wiesbaden, the near- MBA students can take advantage of the
by capital of the federal state of Hessen, EBS Housing Service which helps students
make the EBS campus an ideal location. to find apartments and flat shares suitable
for short term renting. Students have the
There are numerous places to retreat, possibility to lease furnished and
many hiking trails through vineyards to completely equipped accommodation.
explore, an excellent infrastructure and a The EBS Housing Service establishes
wide range of outstanding cultural events contact with your future landlord and
and festivals like the “Rhein in Flammen”, helps in negotiations.
Rheingau Music Festival, Champagne
Festival in Eltville, Christmas Market in Another distinctive feature is the diverse
Ruedesheim, and many more. campus life. We place great value on our
students’ personal development. Students
A special atmosphere awaits you at the work together on student initiatives,
EBS. Students, lecturers and administrators where, among other things, large events
know each other personally. Friendly and such as symposiums, art shows, sports
open communication prevails on campus activities and charity events are organized.
and students maintain a close bond with MBA students are invited to actively shape
each other. The relatively small number campus life.
of students guarantees individual
supervision.
14 European Business School
» We have supported the EBS for a number of years, and we are
active in the School’s Board of Trustees. At EBS entrepreneurship
meets theory, and innovative ideas are put into business practice.
This is an approach to teaching and learning that should be an example for all
of Germany.
Stefan Lauer, Member of the Executive Board, Deutsche Lufthansa AG
Welcome to the Rhine-Main Area
Frankfurt Wiesbaden Not only history makes Mainz special, the
cheerful way of life of its people and the
Frankfurt is the most international city in Wiesbaden is one of Germany’s loveliest various cultural activities make the state
Germany. Almost every third person living cities with its distinguished historical capital of Rhineland-Palatinate an
in and around Frankfurt does not have the architecture and impressive parks. Become attractive place to live in.
German citizenship. You will always find familiar with a charming town and explore
someone who speaks your language. the wonderful sights Wiesbaden has to As a vivid and loveable student town it
Whether Hindi, Spanish, Portuguese, offer – the magnificent Kurhaus, the offers various festivals like Midsummer St.
Turkish, Italian, Chinese – be ready for impressive theatre, the historic district, the Johns Night Festival (Johannisnacht), the
a chat! Roman style bath, the Kaiser-Friedrich- so-called 5th season Carneval (Fastnacht)
Therme, the Greek Chapel, the Fasanerie and lots of wine festivities. Without doubt
Being the financial and logistics center of (zoo and botanical garden) or Schloss “Mainzer” like to laugh, be merry and
Germany, Frankfurt Stock Exchange, Freudenberg – being balm for your senses. enjoy life.
European Central Bank, Trade Fair
Center, Frankfurt aiport – the biggest and Wiesbaden is not only a city where people
busiest airport in Germany – are based in from all over the world feel home, it is Europe
or near Frankfurt which is more than just also an important business location with
a business metropolis. It is a lively, open many companies and specialised trade Due to the international Frankfurt airport
and hospitable city with a long liberal and fairs and conferences. and the local Airport Hahn near Koblenz,
democratic tradition. you have access to all major European and
There are many wine bars, restaurants German cities – Berlin, Munich, London,
As a culturally vivid city, Frankfurt is and clubs to go out and have fun like Park Amsterdam, Paris, Madrid, Hamburg.
home to many interesting museums – Café, La Cantina or Coyote. Touch-and-go at the weekend!
Museum for Modern Art, Schirn Art
Gallery, Staedel – and cultural institutions
such as the Frankfurt Opera or various Mainz
theatres like Schauspielhaus, English
theatre. Situated along the Rhine river in a
charming landscape, Mainz is famous for
For nightlife Frankfurt is the place to be. its impressive past and roman history of
Go for a drink and a dance at King more than 2,000 years. Magnificent
Kamehameha Club, Cocoon Club, Living baroque buildings remind of the times of
XXL, Monza. Or what about Jazz and the roman emperors.
Blues? Then Sinkkasten, Jazzkeller or
Blues & Beyond are the right places.
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Dublin
London
Berlin
Paris
Frankfurt/Main
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European Business School (EBS)
International University Schloss Reichartshausen
State accredited private University
Wiesbaden/Rheingau
www.ebs.edu
mba@ebs.edu
EBS Campus Wiesbaden EBS Campus Rheingau
Soehnleinstrasse 8 Rheingaustrasse 1
65201 Wiesbaden 65375 Oestrich-Winkel
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Programme Directors
Professor Dr.-Ing. Inga-Lena Darkow
Academic Director MBA Programme
Professor Logistics & Innovation
Christiane Holländer, MBA
Academic Director MBA Programme
Contact Concept & Realization
Daniel O. Kagel Cornelia Glees-zur Bonsen
Dipl.-Bankbetriebswirt Christian Merten
International Sales Manager
MBA Programmes Photo Credits
Phone +49 6723 69 177
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