Executive MBA | General Management

Staatlich anerkannte private Hochschule

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For Your Success

Dean’s Welcome | Contents

Dean’s Welcome 3

It’s Your Choice 4

Ranking Results and Quality Assurance 5

Stay Ahead 6

Leadership Competencies 7

Program Structure 8

MBS Faculty 9

International Experience 10

Projects, Teamwork and Personality 12

Participant Profile 13

Munich 14

MBS Alumni Network 15

History 16

Admission Requirements | Financing 17

Test Us 18

Contact 19

3Dean’s Welcome

The demands made on executives are steadilygrowing. In a dynamic and increasingly complexworld they must make responsible decisionsbased on facts, develop future-oriented conceptsand keep pace with the steady advance of know-ledge. The leadership role, however, also requiresa broad general knowledge, a wide range of ma-nagement skills and a clear perspective for peopleand the working environment.

Besides modern management studies, entrepre-neurial thinking and international competence, theExecutive MBA program in General Managementat Munich Business School (MBS) also conveysself and social competence. The courses of studyat MBS are focused on people. We want to encou-rage you not only to learn, but also to reflect onproblems and take the appropriate action. An MBAis a challenge and an experience that widens thepersonal horizon and opens up perspectives forthe future.

Our collaboration with many companies had a sig-nificant influence on the development of our MBAprogram. Through our constant contact with manybusinesses, we have come to the conclusion that itis not possible for employees with many responsi-bilities to leave their occupation for a significantamount of time to further their education.

With our MBA in General Management we there-fore developed an offer which enables professio-nals to keep taking over responsibility in theircompany and at the same time enhancing theirmanagement know-how with lasting effect. Thisprogram is on the one hand very compatible withthe professional activities of the participants and,on the other hand, offers them a regular intensivestudy environment within the MBA classes.

Today it is becoming more and more importantfrom which institution you receive your MBA. Weare committed to help you to find out whether MBSis the right choice for you and your career: Meetus at one of the MBA fairs; visit us in Munich forone of our MBA Info Sessions or a personal con-sultation. There is also the opportunity to sit in anMBA class to get a personal impression of the Mu-nich Business School MBA. We are looking for-ward to getting to know you personally.

Prof. Stefan BaldiDeanMunich Business School

Dean’s Welcome

Prof. Dr. Stefan Baldi

Dean

Munich Business School

“Being close to business

enables us to know early and

exactly the requirements that

companies have for their

leaders.

Meeting these needs by

consequentially aligning with

them, gives the students of

Munich Business School

excellent job perspectives.”

44 It’s Your Choice

Some consider an MBA as a step higher on the ca-reer ladder or an opportunity to boost salary. AnMBA enables current managers to enhance theirleadership and management skills while also gi-ving prospective managers the tools to be suc-cessful in their growing career. An MBA also buildsa professional network which is vital in a competi-tive job market. It’s a further degree obtained afterseveral years working in the field, thus enablingstudents to correlate practical learning within theircurrent jobs.

The MBA program at a glanceThe part-time MBA of Munich Business School isespecially designed for mid-career, high-potentialprofessionals seeking to complement and en-hance their previous education as well as theirwork experience by gaining state-of-the-art ma-nagement knowledge and skill with an internationalfocus. Lectures are taught in English and will takeplace approximately every second weekend fromFriday afternoon till Saturday evening. This effi-cient structure allows students to study alongsideworking.

Taking on an MBA will be a challenging and timeconsuming task but in the end an advantageousinvestment in your future. It will probably be one ofthe most important decisions you can make, andchoosing the right program is essential.

It’s Your Choice

Munich Business School’s Offer

❚ RankingsMunich Business School is frequently ranked among top Business in Germany.(see box on page 5).

❚ AccreditationAll study programs of MBS are accredited by the Foundation for International Business Administration Accreditation (FIBAA) – one of the six most important international quality and accreditation agencies within Europe. Its quality seal of approval certifies the professional rele-vancy and quality of the study courses.

❚ Broad Business EducationThe broad business education of the program covers all relevant areas of management and focuses on leadership competencies.

❚ Internationality & Global NetworkA diverse and international student body with participants of many different personal and pro-fessional backgrounds plus more than 30 part-ner universities over all study programs bring a special international flair to Munich Business School that enrich every program.

5Rubrikentitel

As one of Germany's leading business colleges,the Munich Business School routinely subjects it-self to the reviews of the “Centrum für Hochschul-entwicklung” and the "Zeit", the trendence-Institute, the Hochschulanzeiger, the FrankfurterAllgemeine Zeitung or the magazine "Karriere" is-sued by the Handelsblatt publishing group.

The reviews of the various editorial offices and or-ganisations are based on very different criteria. It'sall the more pleasing to see the Munich BusinessSchool continuously ranks in the top bracket and isalso among those colleges which are listed as win-ners in rankings (see right insert).

5Ranking Results and Quality Assurance at MBS

MBS in Rankings

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Quality AssuranceGovernment AccreditationThe Munich Business School became the firststate accredited private university in Bavaria in1999. As a result, it offers its services under thesupervision of the Bavarian Ministry for Science,Research and the Arts. Its exam requirements arealso approved by the Ministry and MBS has theright to award academic titles.

International AccreditationAll study courses offered at MBSare FIBAA (Foundation for Inter-national Business AdministrationAccreditation) accredited. TheFIBAA is one of the six most im-portant international quality andaccreditation agencies. Its qua-lity seal of approval certifies the professional rele-vancy and quality of the study courses.

Evaluation of CoursesEvery MBS course is anonymously evaluated in theinterest of continued quality assurance. For this pur-pose, at the end of every semester each studentevaluates all courses attended and the dons used.The markings and the responses to open-endedquestions form an important decision-making basisfor the continued improvement of the course offe-rings and the curriculum for the following semester.

In 2007, research institute trendencepublished a special report on businessstudy courses in Germany. The groupof respondents consisted of 8,240 stu-dents at 66 public and private universi-ties. The results range from 1 (best) to10 (worst). Based on these findings,MBS offers the best Bachelor curricu-lum in Germany and attained amongstothers the following detailed ratings:

MBS Ranking Results

Internationality of the Education

Pl. University Mark

1 MBS 1,4

2 HHL Leipzig 1,5

3 WHU Koblenz 2,0

4 Kath. Univ. Eichst.-Ingol. 2,2

5 EBS Oestrich-Winkel 2,4

5 Hochschule Reutlingen 2,4

Ø All Universities 4,2

Practice Orientation

Pl. University Mark

1 MBS 1,4

2 HHL Leipzig 1,5

3 WHU Koblenz 2,3

4 Univ. Witten-Herdecke 2,4

5 EBS Oestrich-Winkel 2,5

Ø All Universities 4,8

Quality of Teaching Methods

Pl. University Mark

1 HHL Leipzig 1,8

2 MBS 1,9

3 Kath. Univ. Eich.-Ingol. 2,1

Ø All Universities 3,7

Support by Lecturers / Professors

Pl. University Mark

1 HHL Leipzig 1,5

2 MBS 1,7

3 Kath. Univ. Eichst.-Ingol. 1,8

Ø All Universities 4,2

Top result in nationwide GermanCHE Ranking Business 2008 –the best among all business studycourses in BavariaThe “Centrum für Hochschulentwick-lung” (CHE, Center for University De-velopment), a joint institution set upby the University Principals‘ Confe-rence and the Bertelsmann Founda-tion, has surveyed students andgraduates of more than 250 businessadministration study courses in theGerman-speaking regions to get theirassessments of their studies and theuniversities they attended for its an-nual university ranking. In the so-called compact comparison, MBSlanded best grades in 4 of 5 catego-ries (study situation overall, services,practical approach, library facilities) inthe nationwide comparison. In a de-tailed comparison of the 25 participa-ting Bavarian universities MBSattained the best grades in 12 of 13individual categories.

“Junge Karriere” Magazine Bachelor Rating 2008 With a top rating of five stars, the new“Junge Karriere“ Magazine BachelorRating (published in the March 2008issue) gave the study portfolio of MBSexcellent grades. In cooperation withthe “Centrum für Hochschulentwick-lung” (CHE, Center for University De-velopment) and the “ArbeitskreisPersonalmarketing” (DAPM, ActionTeam Staff Marketing), the magazinetook a close look at 124 business ad-ministration study courses at morethan 70 German universities. The focus of the study was on the con-crete professional skills students haveupon graduation. In the overall as-sessment, Munich Business Schoollanded in an outstanding second placenationwide.

6 Stay Ahead

Our ApproachNot only what you learn but also how you learn isimportant to us. At Munich Business School smallworkgroups with a high diversity and an intimateatmosphere create an optimal learning environ-ment. They allow students to work closely withtheir lecturers and their classmates:❚ Teaching Style

Adheres to a high standard of teaching inclu-ding theoretical teaching along with practice-oriented case studies and project work.

❚ Interdisciplinary ApproachReal-life projects allow students to use the theo- retical training in a realistic scenario.

❚ Entrepreneurial SpiritIndividuals learn how to have a good grasp of new business ideas and use creativity and inno-vation to implement these ideas.

❚ Dedicated FacultyThe program is taught by a competent, expe-rienced team of lecturers who have excellent educational credentials and field experience.

As the first accredited private university in Bavariait is our mission not only to provide students withthe ideal learning environment but also with vitaltools which they need to succeed in a competitivebusiness environment.

Part-Time FormatThe part-time study program is divided into threeterms over a period of 24 months. Each term be-gins with a full-time, intensive week at MBS. Clas-ses then meet every second weekend, Fridayafternoon and Saturday, which fits perfectly into abusiness professional’s schedule. In addition, theprogram includes two week-long study visits atSDA Bocconi in Italy and Singapore ManagementUniversity.

Munich is within easy reach of many German andEuropean cities. Classes are held at the MBS citycampus conveniently located just four subwaystops from Munich Central Station.

Stay Ahead

Participants in an MBA study programhave decided on such a study pro-gram for various reasons: In manycases they are striving for in improve-ment of the professional state andbroadening the career horizon. Ofcourse it's also about expanding exis-ting knowledge and to gain newknowledge. The conclusion of anMBA study program oftentimes alsoresults in a salary improvement. Andalthough even an MBA does not pro-vide any guarantees, the career andsalary history oftentimes also improvein multiples.

The study program qualifies to de-manding occupations in managementand due to its flexible character alsofacilitates a change between indivi-dual companies and fields.

Unlike other masters programs, whichare oftentimes highly theory oriented,an MBA is highly reality-oriented. It'smainly about also being able to applythe acquired knowledge to daily lifeand the job. Exactly this perspectivemakes an alumnus of an MBA studyprogram so attractive to employers.

Plenty Opportunities...

It's important that the right MBA studyprogram is selected quite individually.If in your professional life you have al-ready specialized yourself in a speci-fic direction, it typically makes moresense to align your MBA study pro-gram in a more general direction andto acquire abilities and skills such asgeneral management, soft skills andself-competence.

When selecting an MBA one shouldtherefore first put plenty of thoughtinto what is particularly important toone's personal continuing education.After all, the possibilities of an MBAare plenty. So ask yourself which ofyour strengths you would like to ex-pand on and where your interests andabilities lie.

For example, how would you respondto the following questions?❚ Do I have the formal requirements

for an MBA?(first college degree and at least two years of work experience)

❚ Do I envision my future to be in aninternational field and do I enjoyworking with personalities from other countries and cultures?

❚ Which professional goals am I pur-suing? Are my management and soft skills required for this purpose up to date?

❚ Do I enjoy working in small groups with plenty of interaction?

If you answered yes to most of thesequestions, then the MBA program ofthe Munich Business School is justright for you to advance professio-nally, broaden your horizon and toalso increase not only your personalbut also your professional marketvalue.

MBAs are predicted to have increa-singly good chances in the job marketbecause the title is internationally re-cognized. This international recogni-tion of the degree is probably thebiggest advantage. Especially intoday's growing globalization compa-nies require professionally versed andworldwide deployable staff. Inter-cul-tural compe- tence, immersion oflanguage skills paired with knowledgeof general management account for alarge part of the MBA curricula.

7RubrikentitelLeadership Competencies 7

Leadership Competencies

The MBA at Munich Business School is focusedon management and leadership competencies andcovers three main areas:

❚ Business Know-HowPractical knowledge in core economic and business areas such as Finance and Marketing with an emphasis on International Management

Social CompetenceInteracting

Self Competence

Reflecting

BusinessKnow-HowDoing

Leader-ship

Reda Belarbia

Senior Consultant,

Ferrari S.p.A.

MBS ‘08

“The teaching has expanded my

skill base and given me a way

to look at life with a different

perspective. I didn’t think that all

the major disciplines could be

covered so effectively in such a

relatively short period.

Courses were well organized

with an enriching interaction in

the classroom with smart people

coming from different back-

grounds.”

❚ Social CompetenceCommunicating and dealing with others, getting ideas across, recognizing and handling conflicts

❚ Self CompetenceRecognizing one’s own strengths and weak-nesses and dealing with them accordingly

The mission of MBS is to incorporate these threeessential components of leadership in our curricu-lum and through our teaching.

8 Program Structure

Program Structure

Munich Business School’s MBA program is per-fectly structured to meet your individual needs andinterests. According to that, the program is de-signed especially for mid-career, high-potentialprofessionals seeking to complement and en-hance their previous qualifications.

The part-time format of our program takes yourtime constraints and job responsibilities into con-sideration; therefore the courses take place twicemonthly from Friday afternoon till Saturdayevening over the first three terms, ensuring youhave a continuous, “plannable” workload.

Management Basics (Term 1)These modules provide you with basic manage-ment concepts and functions. By that, studentsfrom different professional and academic back-grounds find a common language and acquirestate-of-the-art management knowledge.

Management Disciplines (Term 2)During the second term, we offer you courses thatcomplement the functional concepts of the firstterm. Moreover, you will attend advanced courses,building on and enhancing these basics.

Advanced Management (Term 3)The interdisciplinary advanced modules reflect themanagement challenges faced by today’s busi-ness leaders. This cross-functional approach en-sures that you acquire the skills and knowledgenecessary for leadership roles in business and so-ciety. You will gain expertise in your personal fieldsof interest and learn to select and combine a vari-ety of management tools.

Master Thesis (Term 4)The master thesis is a cornerstone of our academicprogram. Investigating a topic deriving from yourpersonal managerial experience on the basis of theinput from the study modules, you will write a schol-arly paper which synthesizes theory and practice.

24 Months

Foundations of Management

Financial Accounting

Managerial Economics

Presentation Skills

Business and Society in a Global Context

Self Management

International Management

Leading the Knowledge-Based Organization

Business Law

Leadership

Intercultural Communication

Conflict Management

Financial Management

Strategic Marketing

Supply Chain Management

Negotiation

Human ResourcesManagement

Creativity

Term 1

Management Basics

Term 2

Management Disciplines

Term 3

AdvancedManagement

Term 4

MasterThesis

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Prof. Dr. Carsten RennhakLecturer in the area of Marketing and ManagementProf. Dr. Carsten Rennhak teaches Marketing and Management at Reutlingen University.Prof. Rennhak received his Bachelor as well as Diploma degree in Business from Augs-burg University, a Master in Economics from Wayne State University, Detroit, and hisdoctorate from Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität, Munich. Prior to his academic career,Prof. Rennhak worked as a management consultant and project manager for Booz AllenHamilton in the telco, media, high tech and utility industries. His primary research interestscover marketing communication, customer loyalty and corporate strategy.

9RubrikentitelMBS Faculty 9

Prof. Dr. Roland Berger

“Those who want to be success-

ful do not necessarily need a

role model. Instead, everyone

needs to find his own way to be

successful in future business

endeavours.

The students of the Munich Bu-

siness School took the right first

step in this direction – because

by choosing this university, they

also chose excellent study con-

ditions in appropriately small

groups.

MBA faculty – excellent hands-on business and teaching experience

Munich Business School’s faculty in the MBA pro-gram is a selected combination of resident profes-sors and visiting professors from other universitieswho bring a variety of experience to the classroom.

In the following we introduce you to four characterswho will let you share in their extensive knowledgefrom experience as well as from science and re-search.

Prof. Dr. Frank SegerLecturer in the area of International ManagementProduct Manager in the PC Industry in the 80ies, Founder of Seger Computer GmbHand Study of Economics in Bonn. 1991-2003 research assistant at the Chair of Inter-national Management, Mannheim University. 1997 PhD in Business Administration /International Corporate Governance. Publications in the fields of International Corpo-rate Governance, Market Entry and Investor Relations. Furthermore activities in Ma-nagement Training, Business Simulations, Business Plans and Corporate Strategy.

2003-2004 Head of Controlling and International Management, Innovative Plasma Systems GmbH. 2004-2005 Key Account Manager Business Simulations, esmt. Since September 2005: Lecturer at Munich Bu-siness School, since September 2006 academically responsible for MA studies.

Prof. Dr. Holger ErchingerLecturer in the area of Accounting, Auditing and Corporate TaxationProf. Dr. Holger Erchinger (Certified Public Accountant) is Professor for Business Admi-nistration and Accounting at the Berlin School of Economics. Before, he worked as a se-nior manager with KPMG Deutsche-Treuhand Gesellschaft AG in Munich in the businessfunction Audit Commercial Clients. Dr. Erchinger has worked in the area of public accounting and related consulting services for about 11 years, serving different clients inmultiple industries. Between 2002 and 2005, he worked in KPMG's Department of Pro-

fessional Practice in New York City. Dr. Erchinger's areas of focus are International Financial Reporting Stan-dards (IFRS), corporate finance and capital marekts. Dr. Erchinger's teaching experience includes lectures forinternational accounting and corporate governance at the University of Augsburg and University of Ingolstadt.

Dr. Dirk LorenzLecturer in the area of Business Law Dr. Dirk Lorenz is partner of the international law firm Taylor Wessing in Munich wherehe started as a lawyer in 1999. He studied in Munich and Paris (1990-1996) and re-ceived in 1999 his doctor of laws degree from Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität, Munich.He holds a special degree in tax law. His main areas of work are M&A-transactions,international tax law and stock corporation law. He is a member of the International Fiscal Association and of the German Corporate Law Association. Dr. Lorenz has been

the author of various books and articles. Since 2005 he lectures at the Center for Digital Technology andManagement, a joint institution of Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität and Technische Universität München.

10 International Experience – Singapore Management University

Singapore Management University’s (SMU) mis-sion is to groom outstanding business leaders andcreative entrepreneurs capable of excelling in a ra-pidly changing and dynamic world. The inspiredcollaborations with The Wharton School, The Kel-logg School of Management and the Chicago Gra-duate School of Business allows SMU to draw onthe various institutions’ academic and researchstrengths across all major disciplines. SMU hostsa one-week module with a focus on Asia and in-novation and technology for the Munich BusinessSchool MBA program.

Sample topics covered in former sessions of theinternational week in Singapore are:

❚ Asia Pacific Economics – examines Asian Pa-cific countries and their efforts to build andrestore their respective economies within theaftermath of the Asian currency crisis. China,Japan, Singapore and Taiwan are focused.

❚ The New global Economy – focuses on Asiancountries and the competition in every possiblearea of services such as airport and high techindustrial parks and its affect on an enlargingmarket.

❚ Managing IT – examines technology invest-ments in a company and how technology choice can affect business.

❚ Business Innovations – designed to prepareparticipants to identify business innovations re-sulting from technology innovations that createboth new revenue and cost savings.

The course modules are supported by companyvisits. Visits in the past included Asian Pacific Bre-weries and PSA International Pte Ltd.

ExperienceSingapore

The participants of the MBA programare excited after returning from theirstay at Singapore Management Uni-versity. The students were able tofeel the effect of this university di-rectly, which with massive state sup-port has become an attraction for thebest economists in the world. In ad-dition to lecturers who have receivedtheir doctorates at Princeton or Stan-ford, it was Augustine Tan, former of-fice manager of the Premier MinisterLee Kuan Yew and long-time Chair-man of the parliamentary commissionfor finance, trade and industry, whogave the guests from Munich an ex-tensive overview of the economy inAsia and its most important players.In addition to China, India and Japan,the economy in Singapore was natu-rally a focal point as well. “An abso-lute advantage of this program” ishow MBA student Ann-Kathrin Hede-rer summarized her impressions ofthe fascinating trip. The study weekin Singapore is, like the stay at SDABocconi in Milan, a solid componentof the MBA program at the MunichBusiness School.

Singapore Manage-ment University

1111International Experience – SDA Bocconi

SDA Bocconi is an international benchmark formanagerial research and executive education. It isconsistently ranked within the top 10 businessschools in Europe and accredited by EQUIS asmonitor of excellence among European businessschools. The mission of SDA Bocconi is to play anactive role in the processes of internationalizationand innovation. Furthermore SDA Bocconi pro-motes a constant improvement in quality to meetthe challenges of the global market and to facilitateinternational economic integration. SDA Bocconihosts a one-week module with a focus on strategicand international management for Munich Busi-ness School’s MBA program.

Sample topics covered in the international week atSDA Bocconi are:

❚ Global Strategies – discusses the key motivesfor the internationalization of a company andhow to create a sustainable competitive advan-tage on the international markets.

❚ Competition among Countries – defines whatthe international competitiveness of a countryis and how to measure it. Moreover, it definesthe key drivers that can contribute to the impro-vement of a country’s competitiveness.

❚ Inside Cultural Heritage: A Driver for Economicand Social Growth - examines cultural heritageand how cultural heritage can positively impactthe economic and social growth as well as cer-tain industries.

❚ Italy inside the European Community – is dedi-cated to the discussion of the key features ofthe Italian economy, its strengths and weaknes-ses, the introduction to the business ethic is-sues and the key issues related to the EUcurrent and future.

Lectures are supplemented with case studies andcompany visits. Companies visited in the pasthave included Inter Milan and a visit to a cheeseproducing farm in the Parma region.

Dragoslav Ruzic

Development Engineer,

Bauknecht Hausgeräte GmbH

MBS ‘07

Singapore Management

University:

“Our week at Singapore

Management University was a

great opportunity to experience

Asia ‘for beginners’. Moreover,

to get a view of Europe from an

Asian perspective broadens

ones global picture.”

SDA Bocconi:

”During our week at SDA

Bocconi, the education was a

good combination of high-

quality lectures and under stan-

ding of the philosophy behind

small enterprises in Italy.”

SDA Bocconi

Milan Cathedral

12 Projects, Teamwork and Personality

The requirements that company leaders have tolive up to are becoming more and more complex.Successfully managing future challenges thereforenot only requires a high level of theoretical com-petence but also specific qualities of ones perso-nality.

Personality Enhancing ProjectsThe project-orientated programs at MBS have sig-nificant influence on the development of the per-sonality traits that future leaders require. Everystudent works on several assignments in variousproject groups. Each team is an individual combi-nation differing in both quantity and experiences ofthe members.

The overall success of these projects depends onthe effort and commitment of each team member.Therefore not only time- and self-management aretrained, but also team- and conflict-management,independence, discipline and cooperativeness.

Training Soft Skills Courses which support students in their personaldevelopment, such as presentation techniques,rhetoric, time- and self-management or negotiationskills, are integrated in all programs of Munich Bu-siness School.

Special seminars identify and enhance the perso-nal potential of each student. In addition to theseseminars, students get to know to typical structu-res, processes and identities of groups using me-thods like group seminars or role plays.

Projects, Teamworkand Personality

Outdoor Activity Day in Munich-Aschheim

Hiking Days in Kössen

Tour and Get-Together at a Brewery in Munich

Participant Profile 13

Clarisse Bellod

Strategic Planning for Interna-

tional Production, BMW AG

MBS ‘08

“My MBA provided me with the

opportunity to meet a number of

exceptional people – and I soon

realized the value of the net-

work that I can establish during

my studies at MBS.

Especially the internationality

and diversity of our group

enriched discussions and made

working together a lot more

valuable.

The classes were very interac-

tive and our lecturers brought

many case studies which allo-

wed us to directly apply what we

learned.”

Participant Profile

Part-time students are willing to give everything.Working in challenging jobs, taking on responsibi-lity, thinking ahead.

They are well prepared for the intensive two yearsduring their MBA at MBS because they know thatleadership demands time as well as self manage-ment.

Qualifying yourself for an MBA is not a question ofage or specialization. The diversity of back-grounds, industries and company sizes is one ofthe distinguishing characteristics of Munich Busi-ness School’s program.

Facts & FiguresAverage Age34 Years (at the start of the program)

Average Amount of Work Experience6.7 Years (at the start of the program)

First Academic DegreeEngineering | IT 54%Business 13%Other 33%

GenderFemale 40%Male 60%

International Students54%

Professional BackgroundOur MBA students are employed in international,globally operating corporate groups as well as insmall and medium-size influenced companies.

This versatile input of experiences makes the sub-sequent output even greater. MBA students as wellas MBA alumni can also be found at the followingorganizations:

14 Munich

"Munich ... it is a kindof German heaven“ (Thomas Wolfe)

Munich, which is world-famous for its one-of-a-kindcombination of economic power and quality of life,is an absolutely perfect choice for students of Inter-national Business.

The metropolis is one of Europe’s leading businessregions. World-class German companies, includingBMW, Allianz and Siemens, have their headquartersin Munich. Global players, such as Microsoft, Inteland General Electric, as well as numerous start-ups, have long come to appreciate the benefits ofMunich as an economic region. More than 8,000new technology corporations are settled in Munich.Almost a third of Germany’s 25 largest softwarecompanies can be found in Greater Munich. Othergrowth-driving engines are the media industry aswell as the life sciences industry.

The numerous successful and interesting compa-nies, who are located in the immediate neighbor-hood, provide Munich Business School with anexcellent foundation for its study concept of consis-tent practice orientation. To sustain and further ex-pand this ideal teaching environment, MBS has beenmaintaining close, continuous and committed wor-king partnerships with regional companies for manyyears.

However, the economic landscape is not the onlyattribute that makes Munich such an attractive placeto study. As a “global city with a big heart”, Munichhas made a name for itself as a place that meldsBavarian tradition and global culture.

It is the one and only place where you can join thecelebrations of the world’s largest folk festival, theOktoberfest, right after paying a visit to one of theworld-famous museums of the Pinakothek. TheFrauenkirche, the Englischer Garten, the OlympicStadium and other sights have become landmarksof a city that likes to be called ”a village of millionsat the foot of the Alps” or “Italy’s northernmost city”.

Thanks to the fact that its premises are located inthe charming Bavarian metropolis, Munich BusinessSchool offers an ideal study environment that ex-tends far beyond the class room.

1515MBS Alumni Network

The Alumni network of MBS is made up of a total ofmore than 500 alumni from throughout the world.This community of alumni forms a private and pro-fessional network reaching beyond the study pro-gram, which supports the college and its students.The former students are active in their contact withthe companies, the advancement of the curriculumand with special career-related questions.

Our alumni are employed in international, globaloperating corporate groups as well as in small or me-dium-sized companies. Some of them are self-em-ployed, have started their own companies or takencompanies over. This versatility exemplifies that thestudy program at the MBS facilitates any path for ta-king on responsibility in business.

MBS Alumni Network

Munich plays an important role as an economicpower in Germany and Europe. Leading interna-tional companies have their headquarters here anglobal players as well as many start-up companiesappreciate the economic environment and thequality of life.

At MBS we have strong corporate connections andwe regularly welcome leaders in the businesscommunity as guest lecturers.

Former guest lecturers include:❚ Prof. Dr. h.c. Roland Berger, Founder and

Chairman of the Supervisory Board of RolandBerger Strategy Consultants

❚ Prof. Dr. Claus Hipp, Managing Partner of HippGmbH & Co. Vertrieb KG

❚ Prof. Dr. Péter Horváth, Founder and Chairmanof the Supervisory Board of Horváth & PartnersManagement Consultants

❚ Dr. Klaus-Peter Gushurst, Vice President BoozAllen Hamilton

Corporate Connections

MBS Alumni

16 History

Our Success Story

1991Munich Business School was founded in 1991 (atthat time named Europäische Betriebswirtschafts-akademie) by the European Business SchoolsInternational (ebsi) London, Paris, Madrid andMilan. The initiators pursued above all one pur-pose with this formation: to establish new bench-marks concerning practical orientation andinternationality for business education in the SouthGerman economic center.

1999The success of the conception and realization ofthe international business curriculum convincedcorporate partners as well as state authorities: Theschool became the first state accredited privateuniversity in Bavaria.

2003Four years after becoming the first private univer-sity in Bavaria, the school was renamed MunichBusiness School. MBS became one of the first toadopt the new Bachelor and Master system. A 3-year Bachelor program was introduced this year.

2004The 20-month full-time Master’s program debutedto keep in line with the changing European acade-mic regulations.

2005The 24-month Executive MBA program was intro-duced to fulfill the need for a high quality, interna-tionally oriented business education forexperienced professionals.

2006Asian-Pacific Business Studies and Middle Ea-stern Business Studies options were introduced inthe Bachelor program to compete with the growingneeds for experts in these two regions.

2007MBS extends its offering: Within the ExecutiveEducation on academic level, Munich BusinessSchool develops seminars and courses for mana-gers and tailor-made programs for companies.

2008To further expand the international profile of MBS,we offer the option of complementing the Masterprogram with an additional degree from partnercolleges in France and the USA in addition to theMaster of Arts in International Business.

Further, all bachelor programs are offered in Ger-man and English.

To complement the MBA program in General Ma-nagement well established for several years now,the MBA study program is also offered in HealthCare Management – a field specific MBA programfor the health field which is constantly gaining im-portance.

Currently MBS has a matriculation of more than300 students. Additionally, international studentsare enrolled in one of our international programs.Since its founding MBS has had over 500 gradua-tes.

17Admission Requirements | Financing

Munich Business School requires all potential can-didates to meet the following criteria to ensurequality and maintain standards:

❚ An above-average first academic degree (Bachelor Degree or equivalent)

❚ A minimum of 2 years professional experienceafter your first degree

❚ Because the MBA program is conducted in En-glish, all candidates must have good commandof English; those who are not native Englishspeakers are required to submit TOEFL scores.A minimum TOEFL of 88 points (internet-based)is necessary for enrolment. In case your firstdegree was completed in English, TOEFL sco-res will be waived.

❚ Candidates must be able to cope with a heavyworkload during their studies and therefore weask each candidate to write a Letter of Motiva-tion describing his or her motivation to study atMBS.

❚ Your CV, certificates and references should give us a good impression of your training andprofessional experience.

Qualifying candidates will be selected for a perso-nal interview to help us determine if your profile fitsthe class.

We have several application rounds but urge stu-dents to apply as early as possible, as applicationsare processed in the order in which they are recei-ved. Current application deadlines as well as thecomplete application form can be downloadedfrom http://mba.munich-business-school.de.We will also be pleased to send you a copy of theapplication form on request.

Admission Requirements

Education FundsThe market leader is the service pro-vider Career Concept. The financingis based on three pillars: Up to 100percent of tuition fees are paid. Theloan is paid back as soon as the MBAalumnus has found employment.

The percentage rate is typically atthree to eight percent of the gross in-come with a term of three to eightyears. With this the participants candecide themselves if they would pre-fer a higher percentage rate and ashorter term or pay longer with lowerpayments. The big advantage overstandard loans: those who becomeunemployed or earn less than antici-pated also pay less.

And the payment is always limited: Inno event will the amount to be repaidexceed an actual yield of 7.8 percentof the credit.

You will find all information athttp://www.career-concept.de/

Financing Opportinities

SponsorshipFinancing the MBA degree is com-mon practice for employers in glo-bally operating companies, but alsoin banking. The return of the subse-quent MBA is to return to the fundingcompany and to continue employ-ment there for a minimum term; thefunds sponsored must otherwise berefunded.

PLEA SE NOTE

Tuition for MBA students

from Germany may be tax

deductible provided that

this degree will assist

them in advancing the ca-

reer they have entered

with their undergraduate

degree.

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Put Us to the Test

❚ You have a first college degree and at least two years of work experience and would like to advance yourself?

❚ Or since obtaining your first college degree you have been working in your field for several years but are lacking the necessary business management skills to advance?

Regardless what your current situation is – a per-sonal "test run" will only help you find the right so-lution for you.

If in addition to the information you have alreadyreceived about Munich Business School you wouldlike to form your own personal opinion, we canonly encourage you. After all it will provide you withthe best opportunity to be certain in your decision.We can offer you the following opportunities:

MBA Warm-UpOutside the semester specifically there is the sam-ple study program with lectures from the areasbusiness studies and soft skill development. Freewith a group lunch with students already enrolledand completely without obligation.

The program starts with a brief presentation whichwill provide you with all the information about theMBS and the MBA study program. Followed by thementioned lectures including lunch break. Thesample study program closes with a Q&A sessionwhich will give you the opportunity to have your in-dividual questions answered as well as making ap-pointments for individual consultations.

Sample DayWe offer you the opportunity to sample study atour school one or multiple days during the semes-ter. You will participate in the lesson and meet donsand students. An appointment can be made nearlyanytime. Simply call us.

Student Advisor Prospective Master / MBAStudentsElvira Stephenson-SoeteweyPhone +49 (0)89 547678-11Elvira.Stephenson@munich-business-school.de

Test Us

PERSONA L CONSULTA TION

Take the opportunity to

solidify your decision

with a personal visit.

Simply call us and make

an appointment:

+49 (0)89 547678-11

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Always there for you

Studienberatung MBAElvira Stephenson-SoeteweyTel.: +49 (0)89 547678-11Elvira.Stephenson@munich-business-school.de

Services & AdministrationNicole OttoTel.: +49 (0)89 547678-0info@munich-business-school.de

Contact or Visit Us

Imprint

Text: Munich Business School |

Design: Stephanie Raiser |

Photography:

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Disclaimer

Information contained in the

brochure is correct as of August

2008. Please note details are

subject to change at the discretion

of Munich Business School

Easy Directions

From Munich Airport❚ S1 or S8 express tram to Munich Main Station

(“Hauptbahnhof”) (takes about 40 minutes)❚ Taxi (takes about 35 minutes)

Corporate RelationsWaldemar StotzTel.: +49 (0)89 547678-26Waldemar.Stotz@munich-business-school.de

DeanProf. Dr. Stefan BaldiTel.: +49 (0)89 547678-0Stefan.Baldi@munich-business-school.de

From Munich Main Station (Hauptbahnhof)❚ U4 or U5 subway, stop Westendstraße

(about 5 minutes on the subway plus 2 minutes on foot)

❚ S7 or S27 tram, stop Heimeranplatz(about 5 minutes on the tram plus 8 minutes on foot or change trams to lines U4 or U5)

19Contact

Elsenheimerstraße 61 D-80687 München

Telefon +49 (0)89 547678-0Telefax +49 (0)89 547678-29

mba@munich-business-school.de

www.munich-business-school.de