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Learn to grow The EBS MBA Programme Germany Brazil/Latin America Russia India China European Business School International University · Schloss Reichartshausen 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 » 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 There is nothing more important in your life than your life! It’s up to you to take the next step in your career, a step that will be decisive in your career and your professional development in the years to come. Are you thinking about enrolling in an MBA programme? Then, the EBS MBA programme is just what you need. Our programme is designed to qualify talented and ambitious professionals with a minimum of three years international experience in rapidly developing transition economies. We take great pride in our close cooperation with highly renowned universities in the BRIC countries. What do the emerging markets Brazil/Latin America, Russia, India and China have in common? They all profit from globalization. The BRIC countries have the potential to become a powerful economic block in the future. And this is where we come in! The EBS MBA programme imparts solid business fundamentals thus preparing graduates for management functions in these regions. Our focus is on first-class education in General Management 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. EBS was the first private business school in Germany, founded in 1971, and that 2 European Business School spirit of innovation still distinguishes us today. Our faculty of 65 professors is one of the largest in the country. EBS professors are committed to academic excellence and practical relevance. New ideas and cutting-edge knowledge are selectively integrated into the classroom and make our MBA programme decisively different. The EBS has constantly been ranked among the top five German universities in all relevant rankings. We are an entrepreneurial university with a global network of more than 200 small to medium-sized and DAX-listed companies. Our alumni network of 2,400 graduates is the largest in Germany. Wherever you are in the world, you can always call on an “EBSer” for help, advice and support. Benefit from the EBS knowledge and educational experience, from the commitment of our partners and the dedication of the EBS community to our vibrant campus life. Become a part of our unique community! Professor Dr. Christopher Jahns Rector and CEO of EBS Boost your career Are you interested in international markets? Is your company expanding into emerging markets like Brazil, Russia, India and China? Are you eager to take the next step in your career? Then learn from the EBS! Our MBA programme is focused on the emerging markets, their future challenges and opportunities. Benefit from the EBS expertise and give your career a sustainable boost! and equip you with the finest expertise you will need for your future career in the emerging markets. Participants from all over the world join our MBA programme and benefit from our angle of education. Our lectures are based on actual case studies from international companies operating in the BRICs to give you the competencies you need to transfer your know-how into practice in real business situations. The EBS has strong links to the BRIC countries by maintaining offices via the Center of Emerging Markets in Russia, India and China. Professors from the EBS are based in Shanghai, Bangalore and Moscow, sponsored by our European corporate partners – BMW, EADS, DHL – to promote education, research and executive education. Job placement, regular recruitment fairs with integrated interviews and networking activities via the EBS Career Service Center gives you direct access to major growth markets of the 21st century to take over a leadership role and shape the future development of these markets. Interpersonal skills Leading a competitive business in a global world economy requires more than just in-depth knowledge of General Management. Excellent interpersonal skills also play an important role here. During your studies you will not only acquire professional business expertise but also intercultural competence and leadership skills needed to master the diverse challenges of a dynamic global economy. Personal development and growth is stimulated by a set of small-group seminars and workshops on leadership, teambuilding, personal performance management and intercultural training and, last but not the least, the involvement of a personal “business” coach for every MBA student. The coach helps to reflect on challenging business situations and shows opportunities for personal improvement and career acceleration. Cutting-edge knowledge As one of the leading business schools the EBS has constantly been ranked among the top five universities in all relevant rankings in Germany. Rank: 1 Overall ranking of German business universities (May 2007) Rank: 3 Overall ranking, No. 1 private university (March 2007) The EBS has been a pioneer in education and executive education for leaders in global markets. Our faculty of 65 professors is one of the largest in Germany. EBS professors are committed to academic excellence and practical relevance. Besides, international faculty members from universities in the BRICs will lecture during the MBA, Placement and networking The EBS Alumni network has more than 2,400 graduates who hold key positions at renowned companies in Germany, Europe and throughout the world. This special network provides a unique career platform for its members. It is one of the most well-established, active and innovative business alumni network in Germany. European Business School 3 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 » 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 Ready for the emerging markets The rise of the BRIC countries BRIC is the synonym for the four aspiring countries of the emerging markets: Brazil, Russia, India and China. Goldman Sachs predicted that most of the BRIC countries will surpass the national economies of the western world in terms of GDP by 2045. They will also become leaders in foreign trade. These developments have a great impact on western economies and business strategies in the corporate world, for example, BMW spends billions of dollars on the purchase of technical parts in South East Asia, and Bosch maintains three plants in India. More and more multi-national companies are expanding into and within the BRICs. The opposite is also true – local Indian companies like Tata, Wipro or HCL have subsidiaries in Germany for quite some time now. Severstal (Russia) and Petrobas (Brazil) may not be widely known yet, but they are set to make a large impact in Western Europe and North America. Globalization is no longer as polarized between the West and emerging markets as some have perceived it to be. The trading volume between China and India amounts to around $ 30 billion (with rates increasing to around 50%) and Indian car manufacturers are outsourcing to China already. In the meantime more aspiring countries are ready to go global: BRIMC (including Mexico), BRICS (including South Africa) and BRIC +2 (including Mexico & South Africa). The EBS has foreseen the developments in the BRIC countries and started a Center for Emerging Markets (CEM) some years ago. Each center in China, India and Russia provides corporate partners with valuable local knowledge in different functional areas. CEM integrates a unique mixture of European, Chinese, Indian and Russian researchers and trainers in order to support business projects with the expertise and services needed in the respective emerging markets. The Center of Emerging Markets (CEM) of the EBS has research and education representatives at universities in China, India and Russia and collaborates not only with one but many different research and education institutions in the respective countries. The EBS expertise in the BRICs The Center for Emerging Markets (CEM), led by Dr. Michael Hensen, is based on the unique network of EBS research and regional executive education centers in China, India and Russia. It provides companies with valuable local knowledge from the largest emerging markets. The CEM offers enterprises in Europe which are active in the most dynamic emerging markets a unique service portfolio such as tailor-made management trainings with local and global experts in general management, finance, marketing, production and supply chain management; market entry strategy development support and strategy implementation support in areas such as marketing, sourcing and logistics, information technology, manufacturing. 4 European Business School The EBS BRIC expertise Russia Markus Weidmann, Director Russia, works in close contact with Moscow City Government, the local business community and Russia’s top-3 business schools. Numerous individuals support EBS activities in Eastern Europe, among them Prof. Dr. Klaus Mangold, Chairman of the Committee on Eastern European Economic Relations (Ost-Ausschuss) and honorary professor at EBS. The office in Moscow has built up a joint MBA programme in logistics of EBS and Russia´s leading Lomonosov Moscow State University. This MBA programme – the first of this kind in Russia – is financially supported by the German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD). Markus Weidmann and his colleagues also conduct consulting and training projects for domestic and foreign companies. Russia is a large fast growing emerging market at the doorstep of the European Union with enormous natural and human resources. Not only the BRIC MBA students get unique insights into a breathtaking transition process that can be observed nowhere else in the world, but also into the culture of one of the most misunderstood country. « China Dr. Martin Lockstroem, Director China, is managing the BMW-SMI Endowed Chair for Purchasing and Supply Management at Tongji University, Shanghai. He is a frequent speaker on conferences and exhibitions in East Asia and supports local governmental agencies and the United Nations in terms of sourcing in China. Together with his colleagues from other universities like the China-Europe International Business School (CEIBS) he is working on different projects such as collaborative buyer-supplier integration with a special focus on the cultural aspects, identification of sourcing clusters in the Chinese automotive industry, market entry strategies for service providers. Dr. Lockstroem and his colleagues are also interacting with associations such as the German Chamber of Commerce, China Supply Chain Council and various Chinese organizations. The influence of China on the world is on the rise again. Every manager that intends to spend some parts of his career in Asia needs to understand how this economic and cultural giant thinks and acts. The BRIC MBA provides students with exceptional access to local knowledge, experts and networks. « India Prof. Dr. Roger Moser, Director India, is managing the EADS-SMI Endowed Chair for Sourcing and Supply Management at the IIM Bangalore to initiate and coordinate international research projects and education programmes between the EBS and leading business schools in India and Southeast Asia. Prof. Moser, his colleagues and business professionals like Suhas Gopinath, CEO & President of Globals Inc., Tobby Simon, CEO of Synergia, Fellow of MIT and Harvard, are working together on different projects: the identification of industrial clusters all over India, trend analyses in human resource management, the development of innovation strategies for multinational companies. They are collaborating with the Indian Institute of Materials Management and the Indian Electrical & Electronics Manufacturers' Association and supporting projects of the Worldbank and other NGOs. While advanced knowledge about China has already become a common requirement for managers with a focus on emerging markets access to expertise in/from India is still scarce. The BRIC MBA is a unique chance for students to become experts for the Indian market. « European Business School » » » 5 1st semester at EBS CHRISTMAS BREAK General Management Consulting Project Coaching Language Training 2nd semester at EBS General Management Electives Consulting Project Coaching Language Training 3rd semester abroad at partner universities SUMMER BREAK Electives Master Thesis 12 months at EBS 1st semester - September to December COURSE September to June 2nd semester - January to June COURSE Managerial Microeconomics Strategic Management I Organizational Behaviour & Leadership; HR Management;Teambuilding; Coaching CHRISTMAS BREAK 3 WEEKS International Management; Strategic Management II Coaching Managerial Macroeconomics; International Business Law One out of: Chinese I, German I, Portuguese I, Russian I, Spanish I & Intercultural Training I Philosophy and Economics; Quantitative Methods Doing business in the BRICs & Emerging Markets I Doing Business in the BRICs & Emerging Markets II Strategic Marketing Management; Entrepreneurship & Innovation Management One out of: Chinese II, German II, Portuguese II, Russian II, Spanish II & Intercultural Training II International Financial Accounting; International Managerial Accouting Corporate Finance Management Information Systems I Management Science & Operations; Management I; Logistics & Supply Chain Management I Electives – one out of: 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 6 European Business School SUMMER BREAK 4 WEEKS IN JULY Project Management Integrated Global Consulting Project 6 months abroad 3rd semester - August to January For your six-month study period abroad you can choose one out of seven partner universities in the BRICs. You will attend electives in Business Adminstration at MBA level according to your personal interests to deepen your knowledge in August to January these selected topics, e.g. Global Finance, Logistics, HR Management, Marketing, Innovation Management, Entrepreneurship. During your stay in the BRICs you will write your Master thesis on a practical topic related to the field of Business Administration coached by an EBS faculty member. The partner universities offer a range of courses held in English; a good command of the local language widens the range of selectable courses during your stay. § Brazil COPPEAD, Rio de Janeiro Escola de Administração, Fundação Getulio Vargas, São Paulo Students attend selected courses in the full-time MBA programme held in English. Students participate in selected courses in the part-time Global Executive MBA and the International Programme in Management. Courses will be held in English.Tuition will be part-time and in blocks of teaching (no evening or weekend MBAs). § § Russia Graduate School of Business Administration of Lomonosov Moscow State University Graduate School of Management, St. Petersburg State University Students attend selected courses held in English in the part-time MBA and MBA in Logistics & Supply Chain Management programme.Tuition will be part-time and in blocks of teaching during the week (no evening or weekend MBAs). The full-time Master in International Business and the full-time Master in International Technology & Innovation Management are held in English only. § India § Indian Institute of Management (IIM),Ahmedabad The full-time Post Graduate Programme in Management is held in English only. China § Tsinghua University, Beijing Students participate in selected courses held in English in the full-time MBA programme. Costa Rica/ Nicaragua § INCAE Students can choose between a full-time MBA held entirely in English or a full-time MBA held entirely in Spanish. European Business School 7 Go global & get in touch Choose from these top business schools for your six-month study period abroad: India In just four decades, the Indian Institute of Management in Ahmedabad has evolved from being India’s premier management institute to a notable international school of management. The faculty has been the propelling force behind the high quality of learning experience at IIM Ahmedabad. The Institute had initially collaborated with Harvard Business School, which greatly 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 survey of MBA platform pagalgay.com IIM Ahmedabad was ranked as the No. 1 top business school for 2008 in India and holds the European quality label EQUIS. This reflects the school´s strong international academic position. Indian Institute of Management (IIM), Ahmedabad Tsinghua University, Beijing INCAE, Costa Rica/Nicaragua Graduate School of Business Administration (GSBA) of Lomonosov Moscow State University Graduate School of Management (GSOM), St. Petersburg State University COPPEAD, Rio de Janeiro Escola de Administração, Fundação Getulio Vargas, São Paulo China The school’s mission since 1984 has been to become a world class school for economics and management studies by contributing academic knowledge about the Chinese economy, thereby cultivating business leaders for China and throughout the entire world. In recent years, Tsinghua University has recruited professors from renowned universities and research institutions such as MIT, 8 European Business School 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 » 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. Columbia University, UC Berkeley, Yale University and the International Monetary Fund to join its faculty. As one of the first Economics and Management school in China, Tsinghua University has been ranked No. 40 in the TOP 200 universities Ranking 2007 and holds the international accreditations AACSB and EQUIS. Russia The Graduate School of Business Administration (GSBA) of Lomonosov Moscow State University was founded 1989 as one of the first Business Schools in Russia. The GSBA combines the strong academic traditions of Lomonosov Moscow State University with its modern techniques of teaching business and management. Soft skills development is the focus of GSBA’s teaching philosophy. Their ambition to be the best is rewarded by our graduates’ recognition – GSBA MSU is ranked No. 1 business school in Russia according to Secret Firmy’s survey (No. 36 (219) 2007). The Graduate School of Management (GSOM) was founded in 2006 on the platform of the School of Management of St. Petersburg State University. GSOM has developed a portfolio of degree programmes that is unique for Russian management schools – from the bachelor's degree to doctoral programmes. GSOM combines successfully the synthesis of the classical university traditions with innovational approaches in business education and works in close cooperation with leading companies which is unprecedented for Russian business education. On its strong strategic track towards internationalization GSOM was awarded in 2008 with the “AMBA” accreditation for the GSOM Executive MBA. Brazil The COPPEAD Graduate School of Business is committed to excellence in its graduate business teaching and research. As part of the Federal University of Rio de Janeiro COPPEAD has for more than 30 years offered innovative and internationally recognized graduate and executive education programmes in Brazil. COPPEAD has been listed six times, since 2001, in the global rankings of the top 100 full-time MBA programmes published by the Financial Times and holds the European quality label EQUIS. The Escola de Administração, Fundação Getulio Vargas, São Paulo (FGV-EAESP) is a triple accredited renowned Brazilian business school, and was ranked 2007 as No. 1 business school in Brazil and No. 3 business school in Latin America (Revista América Economía). The school was founded in 1954 in a joint effort between the government, Brazilian business world and in collaboration with the Michigan State University. The school has a strong influence on the entrepreneurship in the country and in addition to undergraduate, master and doctoral programmes offers professional executive training at an international level. Costa Rica/Nicaragua INCAE Business School is a private, nonprofit, multinational higher education organization devoted to teaching and research endeavours in the fields of business and economics. INCAE strives to train and mentor – from a worldwide perspective – individuals capable of successfully holding top management positions in Latin America. Since its founding in 1964, INCAE has received academic advice and support from Harvard Business School. INCAE is presently focused on Master’s/MBA programmes in areas that are critical for Latin American development and in research projects on competitiveness and sustainable development in the region. Between 2003 and 2006 INCAE was steadily ranked as the No. 1 business school in Latin America (Revista América Economía); the school meets the AACSB and EQUIS quality standards. European Business School 9 Gain knowledge The 18-month full-time MBA is a highly intensive degree programme for the next generation of business leaders. Solid grounding During the first year you will acquire comprehensive General Management training. You will analyse case studies with professors and students in strategic management, marketing, human resources, finance, accounting, operations, supply chain management, economics and law. Valuable tools and methods will be applied to solve typical management problems. Individual language training For a broad understanding of different business cultures learning a foreign language is an imperative: Choose from one of five foreign languages – and learn intensively in small groups. Teambuilding and coaching At the beginning of the programme you will complete a team building session with your fellow MBA students. In individual coaching sessions, intercultural training classes and the module “managerial competencies” you will work on your personal goals and leadership skills. Global Consulting Project Small groups of students, under the supervision of an EBS professor, tackle current business issues at renowned international companies for over a period of several months. You will learn project management, tools and techniques used by consultants and get a chance to learn more about one of the top corporate partners of EBS. Clusters and Competitiveness This course is part of the course strategic 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 Choose your elective Starting in the second semester, you will have the opportunity to specialise on interesting electives, like global finance or global operations. The electives represent the core topics of EBS research and education. You will gain unique insights into “hot” facts, methods and tools for up-to-date management in these areas. Fellowlecturers and researchers of the EBS faculty will provide first hand information on how to apply specialised management knowledge within global networks and corporations. global teaching network set up by Prof. Michael Porter and his team on clusters and competitiveness which is also an important field of teaching and research at EBS. The challenges of clusters of economic growth will be analysed. Insights into the knowledge of this famous management institute will be provided. Deepen your knowledge abroad You will deepen your knowledge of developing global markets by participating in a six-month study abroad programme at a partner university. You will attend lectures to broaden your knowledge of the elective courses as well as other areas of business management. Our partners provide an interesting range of courses to complete your personal requirements for management education. Get ready to take off After returning from your study abroad period where you will have written your master thesis, you will have to then present your thesis to the EBS committee. The EBS Leaders Dialogue on campus will complete your degree “Master of Business Administration”. 10 European Business School Develop your network Since 1985, EBS’s Career Services Center has earned a name for itself in Germany and across Europe for job placement after graduation. A network of 200 of the world’s most attractive international employers such as The Boston Consulting Group, Bertelsmann, Deutsche Bank, Ernst & Young, Goldman Sachs, JPMorgan Chase Bank, Lufthansa Cargo, McKinsey & Company, Roche Diagnostics, Morgan Stanley Bank, Procter & Gamble, and many more. Your global network – EBS Alumni EBS Alumni – the international close-knit alumni network of the EBS – has more than 2,400 alumni in over 30 countries. The EBS Alumni offers its members a unique network structure relating to regions and industries, and actively promotes collaboration between its members who hold key positions at renowned companies in Germany, Europe and throughout the world. In nearly every big city you will find an EBS Alumni group that will support you and facilitate your career. Recently the EBS Alumni opened a new office in Beijing, China to meet the growing needs for Chinese universities and alumni clubs. Furthermore EBS Alumni started the Alumni Alliance – a platform for strategical cooperation with alumni organizations of leading business schools world-wide. A series of seminars, in cooperation with other alumni clubs from Harvard, HSG, INSEAD are available via the Alumni Alliance. Collaborating with leading international headhunters, consultants and international companies, the EBS Alumni provides an outstanding career platform for its alumni. Above-average salary prospects On an average EBS graduates receive three job offers before their graduation. According to a survey carried out by EBS Alumni, alumni of EBS hold leading management positions shortly after starting their professional life and make a career faster compared to graduates from other universities. A worldwide study conducted by the Graduate Management Admission Council shows that MBA graduates are not only offered more exciting jobs, they also earn significantly more than those without an MBA. On an average, employers are willing to pay applicants with MBAs 28 per cent more than other applicants. Your career – our experience MBA participants can take advantage of the following career services on campus: Individual job placement through the EBS job platform Regular recruitment fairs with integrated interviews Numerous events and networking activities: the yearly ebs Symposium and the ebs career forum “campus meets company” EBS Leaders Dialogue Lunch: selected representatives from international companies engage in discussions with MBA students Career workshops: assessment center preparation and application process European Business School 11 » 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 experience, obtained either on the job or in consulting projects in cooperation with the industry. They are familiar with the methods of case-based teaching and have many years experience in teaching. Prof. Benjamin Bental, PhD Full Professor Department of Economics, Haifa University, Israel Prof. Arnoldo Camacho, PhD Full Professor of Economics & Finance, INCAE, Costa Rica/Nicaragua Prof. Dr.-Ing. Inga-Lena Darkow Professor Logistics & Innovation, EBS, Germany Prof. Bruno Deffains, PhD Full Professor Department of Economics, University Paris 10, France Dr. Andreas R. Dombret Head of Germany, Austria & Switzerland, Bank of America, Europe Prof. Dominique Demougin, PhD Head of Department Law, Governance & Economics, EBS, Germany Dr. Jan Roy Edlund Director Leadership Institute, Boston Business School, USA Prof. Denise Fleck, PhD Associate Professor Strategy, Organizations & Systems, COPPEAD, Brazil Prof. Dr. Michael Henke Head of Chair Financial Supply Chain Management, EBS, Germany Prof. Ulrich Hommel, PhD Director of the Strategic Finance Institute, EBS, Germany Prof. Mauritio Jenkins, PhD Associate Professor of Finance, INCAE, Costa Rica/Nicaragua Prof. Dr. Christine Legner Chair of Enterprise Systems & Electronic Business, EBS, Germany Prof. Abhishek Mishra Business Policy & Strategy Area, Indian Institute of Management, Ahmedabad, India Prof. Dr. Sabine Möller Lekkerland Endowed Professorship for Convenience & Marketing, EBS, Germany Prof. Ansgar Richter, PhD Chair of Strategy & Organization, EBS, Germany Prof. Dr. Gerold Riempp Head of Department for Supply Chain Management, Information & Innovation, EBS, Germany Dr. Alexandre Rodriguez, PhD Visiting Professor, Supply Chain Management Institute, EBS, Germany Prof. Dr. Dirk Schiereck Chair of Banking & Finance, Technical University of Darmstadt, Germany Prof. Dr. Dr. Max Urchs Head of Chair Philosophy of Science, EBS, Germany Languages & Intercultural Training José Luis Angulo-Martinez Head of Business Spanish Language Training, EBS, Germany Robert Hattemer, MBA Instructor for Business English Language Training, EBS, Germany Miriam Moreira-Ackermann, M.A. Lecturer in Portuguese Language Training, EBS, Germany Ian Walsh, MBA President, Ian Walsh Consulting Network, Germany Anja Weber, M.A. Head of German as a Foreign Language Training, EBS, Germany Meri Zacher Professor of Business Russian Language Training, EBS, Germany Yabo Zhu, B.A., M.A. Head of Chinese Language Training, EBS, Germany 12 European Business School » 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 Global networks are based on the efficient flow of information and goods. Therefore, companies need to stay competitive by designing the right supply chains and networks for distinct products and services. Aligning established knowledge from developed markets with innovative approaches and the economic environment in emerging markets is one of the challenges we will try to tackle within the MBA programme at the EBS. « Prof. Rebecca Arkader, PhD Professor of Operations & Supply Management, COPPEAD, Brazil India The only truly global language is mathematics. But unfortunately, no one can maintain a business with maths only! The EBS MBA programme teaches students the key ingredients of management and how they can be applied for sustainable success in different regions of the world. It is this difference that skilled managers are made of today! « Prof. N. Ravichandran, PhD Production & Quantitative Methods Area, Indian Institute of Management, Ahmedabad USA » » » Managers increasingly need to understand the competitiveness of locations to decide where to place activities and how to deal with competition from foreign rivals. The EBS MBA programme provides students aspiring for leadership positions in internationally operating companies with the critical tools to face these challenges. « Dr. Christian Ketels Principal Associate, Institute for Strategy and Competitiveness, Harvard Business School, Boston, USA Russia » » Successful cooperation, mergers & acquisitions, alliances and partnerships depend highly on communication between companies. Standards, agreed concepts and methods for financial and managerial accounting are a fundament for sharing information in international relations. The MBA programme at the EBS will bridge the needs of developed and emerging markets on this issue. « Prof. Igor Baranov, PhD Executive Associate Dean, Graduate School of Management, St. Petersburg State University, Russia Human Capital Strategy, talent management, competency mapping and 360 degree feedback utilizing capabilities and enabling employees to contribute to the value added of the company are topics of high relevance in today’s global networks. Human resource management has to include intercultural topics as well as established approaches from recruiting, remunerating and developing the workforce. Within the EBS MBA programme we will face these challenges in depth, basing our discussions on interesting case studies. « Prof. Radha R. Sharma, PhD Professor of Organizational Behavior and Human Resource Development, MDI, Gurgaon, India To understand the differences of emerging markets from developed markets, one needs more than studying framework conditions. The business environment is defined by many factors – “hard” factors like currency systems, taxation and legislation but also “soft” factors like the influence of history, culture, values and behaviour. The EBS MBA programme gives students the opportunity to learn about the hard as well as the soft factors from lecturers with different regional backgrounds and to experience intercultural challenges in the field during their semester abroad. « Prof. Klaus Uhlenbruck, PhD Associate Professor of Management, University of Montana, USA » European Business School 13 Enjoy the EBS campus The EBS is located in the immediate vicinity of Frankfurt, Germany’s financial metropolis and home to the German headquarters of numerous international corporations. With 320,000 companies and a population of 4.7 million, the RhineMain area is Germany’s business hub. The attractive EBS campus is situated on the grounds of Schloss Reichartshausen, in the picturesque winegrowing region of the Rheingau. The rich and varied cultural offerings of Wiesbaden, the nearby capital of the federal state of Hessen, make the EBS campus an ideal location. There are numerous places to retreat, many hiking trails through vineyards to explore, an excellent infrastructure and a wide range of outstanding cultural events and festivals like the “Rhein in Flammen”, Rheingau Music Festival, Champagne Festival in Eltville, Christmas Market in Ruedesheim, and many more. A special atmosphere awaits you at the EBS. Students, lecturers and administrators know each other personally. Friendly and open communication prevails on campus and students maintain a close bond with each other. The relatively small number of students guarantees individual supervision. Field trips to global players such as BMW (Munich), Opel (Ruesselsheim), Mercedes Benz (Stuttgart), European Central Bank and Frankfurt Stock Exchange (both Frankfurt) or Porsche (Stuttgart) are organized for MBA students for a firsthand experience with the corporate thus initiating the chance to build a strong network. We will also assist you with your visa issues and accommodation. International MBA students can take advantage of the EBS Housing Service which helps students to find apartments and flat shares suitable for short term renting. Students have the possibility to lease furnished and completely equipped accommodation. The EBS Housing Service establishes contact with your future landlord and helps in negotiations. Another distinctive feature is the diverse campus life. We place great value on our students’ personal development. Students work together on student initiatives, where, among other things, large events such as symposiums, art shows, sports activities and charity events are organized. MBA students are invited to actively shape campus life. 14 European Business School 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 » Frankfurt 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. Welcome to the Rhine-Main Area Wiesbaden Wiesbaden is one of Germany’s loveliest cities with its distinguished historical architecture and impressive parks. Become familiar with a charming town and explore the wonderful sights Wiesbaden has to offer – the magnificent Kurhaus, the impressive theatre, the historic district, the Roman style bath, the Kaiser-FriedrichTherme, the Greek Chapel, the Fasanerie (zoo and botanical garden) or Schloss Freudenberg – being balm for your senses. Wiesbaden is not only a city where people from all over the world feel home, it is also an important business location with many companies and specialised trade fairs and conferences. There are many wine bars, restaurants and clubs to go out and have fun like Park Café, La Cantina or Coyote. Not only history makes Mainz special, the cheerful way of life of its people and the various cultural activities make the state capital of Rhineland-Palatinate an attractive place to live in. As a vivid and loveable student town it offers various festivals like Midsummer St. Johns Night Festival (Johannisnacht), the so-called 5th season Carneval (Fastnacht) and lots of wine festivities. Without doubt “Mainzer” like to laugh, be merry and enjoy life. Frankfurt is the most international city in Germany. Almost every third person living in and around Frankfurt does not have the German citizenship. You will always find someone who speaks your language. Whether Hindi, Spanish, Portuguese, Turkish, Italian, Chinese – be ready for a chat! Being the financial and logistics center of Germany, Frankfurt Stock Exchange, European Central Bank, Trade Fair Center, Frankfurt aiport – the biggest and busiest airport in Germany – are based in or near Frankfurt which is more than just a business metropolis. It is a lively, open and hospitable city with a long liberal and democratic tradition. As a culturally vivid city, Frankfurt is home to many interesting museums – Museum for Modern Art, Schirn Art Gallery, Staedel – and cultural institutions such as the Frankfurt Opera or various theatres like Schauspielhaus, English theatre. For nightlife Frankfurt is the place to be. Go for a drink and a dance at King Kamehameha Club, Cocoon Club, Living XXL, Monza. Or what about Jazz and Blues? Then Sinkkasten, Jazzkeller or Blues & Beyond are the right places. Europe Due to the international Frankfurt airport and the local Airport Hahn near Koblenz, you have access to all major European and German cities – Berlin, Munich, London, Amsterdam, Paris, Madrid, Hamburg. Touch-and-go at the weekend! Mainz Situated along the Rhine river in a charming landscape, Mainz is famous for its impressive past and roman history of more than 2,000 years. Magnificent baroque buildings remind of the times of the roman emperors. Stockholm Dublin London Berlin Paris Frankfurt/Main Vienna www.ebs.edu/mba Madrid Rom European Business School (EBS) International University Schloss Reichartshausen State accredited private University Wiesbaden/Rheingau www.ebs.edu mba@ebs.edu EBS Campus Wiesbaden Soehnleinstrasse 8 65201 Wiesbaden GERMANY EBS Campus Rheingau Rheingaustrasse 1 65375 Oestrich-Winkel GERMANY Programme Directors Professor Dr.-Ing. Inga-Lena Darkow Academic Director MBA Programme Professor Logistics & Innovation Christiane Holländer, MBA Academic Director MBA Programme Contact Daniel O. Kagel Dipl.-Bankbetriebswirt International Sales Manager MBA Programmes Phone +49 6723 69 177 Fax +49 6723 69 133 daniel.kagel@ebs.edu Concept & Realization Cornelia Glees-zur Bonsen Christian Merten Photo Credits EBS, bildfolio, Axel Gross, gettyimages, LOOK, iStockphoto, PIA Frankfurt/Main (H. D. Fehrenz)