Executive MBA programme

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1 Executive MBA programme Université Protestante au Congo in collaboration with the Frankfurt School of Finance & Management

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3 Word of Welcome Welcome to the joint Executive MBA programme of the Frankfurt School and Université Protestante au Congo (UCP). The Democratic Republic of the Congo is a country with enormous potential and an economy that is rapidly developing and internationalizing each day. This programme, which combines a deep knowledge of the Congolese economy and institutions with the German competence in the methods of business administration in a complex and globalising world, offers its participants the opportunity to develop their management skills and to aspire to become new leaders of change and development in their countries. All of this without losing touch with their working environment. We invite you to start this journey together with us. Our university has a long shared history with Frankfurt School of Finance & Management, with whom we ve been working since Our cooperation has already proved to be a great success with the Master of Microfinance, which keeps growing year after year. We are proud to offer you the Executive MBA programme, which is tailored specifically to the needs of this country through uniting once more two institutions of high quality to better combine the expertise necessary for your professional success. Prof. Dr. Udo Steffens President of the Franfurt School of Finance & Management Mgr. Prof. Dr. Daniel Ngoy Boliya Director of the Université Protestante au Congo 3

4 General Program Overview Objective To provide students with the advanced management knowledge necessary in order to enjoy a successful career as a leader in the business world, in particular: Strengthen students management expertise Develop the qualities necessary to exercise a leadership role within private companies and public institutions. Target group Managers possessing at least 2 years of professional experience who wish to improve their skills in management and leadership. Immediate Benefits for Participants Acquisition of advanced knowledge in the areas of management, finance, and marketing Introduction to the secrets of German Management, a management style that makes Germany a world export leader Formation of a professional and personal network of contacts that will prove to be a valuable asset to the development of your career Program Content Accounting and Financial Management (accounting, management control, and financial analysis) Strategy Operations Management Leadership and Human Resource Management Taxation: regulatory and legal aspects Finance, Marketing, and Sales Practical skills (presentation, IT, English, business etiquette) Program Organization The MBA program takes place in Kinshasa The program is designed to run parallely to the professional obligations of the participant (classes begin on Thursday evening and continue through the weekend) The professors are from the universities in Frankfurt and Kinshasa Duration: 12 months 4

5 Executive Week in Frankfurt Participants are invited to spend a week in Germany visiting businesses (such as Mercedes, Deutsche Bank and Siemens) and meet with company managers. They will also participate in a course at the Frankfurt School during their stay. Diploma Master of Business Administration (MBA) Admission Requirements Candidates must: hold a bachelor s degree (or equivalent) have at least 2 years of professional experience in a management role meet the requirements of the Central Africa Europe Business School s candidate selection process have a good knowledge of English Cost 12,500 Euros Euros registration fee The stay in Frankfurt and the flight are included in the cost of the program. The Frankfurt School will assist with the process of obtaining a Visa. There are also options for reducing the cost of the program up to 30%. More information can be found at Credits (ECTS European Credit Transfer System) 60 Application Deadline 15 September

6 Executive MBA Curriculum Core Curriculum Business English The Global Environment of Business (International) Marketing Statistics and Decision Making Accounting, Taxes, and Cost Controlling Information Technology Management Business Strategies Governance, Ethics, and Social Responsibility Management Made in Germany International Financial Markets Human Resources Leadership Entrepreneurship and Innovation The Macroeconomic Environment and Management (DRC) Business Finance Memory Project Subjects (one is chosen by the student) Marketing Option Management of Products, Brands, and Customers Marketing Strategies and Communication Plans Growth and Business Development Finance Option Evaluation and Management of Investments Accounting and OHADA (seminar) Financial Planning and Analysis Management and Human Resources Option Structure and Dynamics of Organizations Corporate Governance Psychology and Human Resource Management Note: Courses are subject to change 6

7 EMBA 2013 / 2014 Top Employers Airtel Amco-Ford British American Tobacco Citi Ericsson FINCA Grand Hotel KPMG Vodacom WWF The Facts Enrollment: 39 Number of applicants: 112 Average number of years of professional experience: 10.2 Professional Sector Allocation Public Service 5 % Other 11 % Tourism 6 % Industry / Manufacturing 19 % Telecommunications 15 % NGO 18 % Architecture 3 % Finance 23 % Composition by Gender Women 6 15 % Men % 7

8 Faculty Overview Prof. Dr. Patrick Bakengela Shamba is the director of the Congolese German Centre for Microfinance, a joint operation of the UCP and the Frankfurt School of Finance & Management. He is also in charge of the research unit on the Analysis of Organisations, Innovation, and Management at the faculty of business administration and economics at UPC. He is Professor for HR Management and Strategies at UPC as well as a visiting lecturer for the Master of International Business at Frankfurt School. He obtained his PhD in business administration at the Catholic University of Louvain, Belgium. Prof. Dr. Erich Barthel is Professor of Corporate Culture and Human Resources as well as the Department Head of Management at the Frankfurt School of Finance & Management. His research interests include change management, performance-oriented remuneration and human capital. He obtained his Ph.D. from the University of Hohenheim in Stuttgart and has held several management positions in banks and consulting agencies. Prof. Dr. Michael H. Grote is the Vice President of Academic Affairs at Frankfurt School and the Director of the Frankfurt Institute for Private Equity and Mergers and Aquisitions (FIPEMA). He started his academic career at Goethe-University (Frankfurt) and was a visiting professor for international finance at Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania. In the newly established Handelsblatt ranking for German-speaking countries, Michael H. Grote is placed in the top ten percent of the most productive researchers in business administration. Prof. Dr. Frédéric Kalala holds the chair of Microfinance at CCAM and UPC and has extensive experience as a trainer of high-level managers. He started his career in Brussels in 2007 working for ICHEC-Entreprises, participating in the training of high-level executives of large Belgian companies. Afterwards he redirected his expertise back to Africa, notably to Kivu (Director of the Kivu PME programme) and Kigali (Rwanda) and afterwards to Brazzaville and Pointe-Noire as a training expert for PlaNet Finance. Since 2010 he has been as a senior trainer and programme coordinator for executive education for managers of the Congolese IMF as part of the team at CCAM, the FPM, as well as the Master of Management and Law 3rd cycle of ISC (Kinshasa) and ULG (Belgium). 8

9 Prof. Dr. Horst Löchel is Professor of Economics and the Academic Director of the EMBA Programme at Frankfurt School of Finance & Management. He is also a Visiting Professor at the China Europe International Business School (CEIBS) in Shanghai, China. He is one of Germany s leading experts in questions concerning the Chinese economy, particularly its integration into a globalised market. He is a member of the Editorial Advisory board of the Asia-Pacific Business Review Journal. He recently edited the book China s Changing Banking Industry (2012). Judith Mader is the Head of Languages as well as a language instructor at the Frankfurt School of Finance & Management. She has worked as an English instructor for various companies as well as universities and business schools. Judith Mader has also worked on e-learning solutions as well as teacher trainings. She has university degrees from the University of Sussex, England and from the University of Birmingham, England. Prof. Dr. Udo Steffens was appointed CEO and President of Frankfurt School of Finance & Management in Frankfurt, Germany in He works with the School since He is one of the main resource personas for the further development of the system of higher education in Germany, having lifted the Frankfurt School to a level of excellence, for which it is renowned internationally. He frequently comments current developments of the finance industry nationally and internationally. His research, lectures and publications evolve around the dynamics of Financial System, Management Sciences and aspects of Governance issues including University Governance. Prof. Steffens spent 4 years in Africa (Togo) setting up modern management and finance structures in the framework of the Protestant Church of Togo from 1989 until Prof. Dr. Nils Stieglitz has been Professor of Strategic Management at the Frankfurt School of Finance & Management since August He obtained his PhD at the University of Marburg and started his academic career in the Department of Marketing & Management at the University of Southern Denmark. Nils Stieglitz teaches strategic management and organizational design. His research is mainly concerned with strategic decision-making, managerial risk-taking, and organizational learning. 9

10 Central Africa Europe Business School The Central Africa Europe Business School (CAEBS) aims to give managers and young executives in the DR Congo and other Central African countries access to high-quality professional education. It was founded in July 2013 by the Frankfurt School of Finance and Management and Université Protestante au Congo (UPC). The Business School is part of the UPC and is located in Kinshasa. Mission With the establishment of the Central Africa Europe Business School, UPC and Frankfurt School are striving to make an important contribution to the development of educational excellence in Central Africa. We are committed to providing a high standard of professional education in order to provide the region with the well-trained professionals that are needed to keep track of and support the rapid development of the region. Vision We are committed to the idea of providing an excellent education and thus to establishing the Central Africa Europe Business School as a first choice for young professionals in the Central African region who are seeking to improve their skills and make an impact in the regional business and finance world. 10

11 Admission The first step in applying for our programme is the completion of our online application, which includes uploading the following required documentation in support of your application: 1. copy of your university degree 2. CV 3. professional recommendation letter 4. letter of motivation The Master of Business Administration programme begins in October. All students are expected to be in Kinshasa. We look forward to receiving your application! Deadline for Application The final deadline is September 15th. After reviewing your application documents, we will invite qualified candidates to participate in a personal interview with a member of the Central Africa Europe Business School. The purpose of the interview is to gain a better understanding of your character, personality, expectations, motivations and goals. We can arrange telephone/skype interviews for those applicants who are unable to join us in Kinshasa. The final decision regarding admissions into our programme will be based on a combination of the candidate s grades, English language abilities, and interview results. Contact Amelie Feuerstein Frankfurt School of Finance & Management a.feuerstein@fs.de Tel.: Franck Mulamba Université Protestante au Congo franck_mulamba@yahoo.fr Tel.: (RDC) 11

12 Contact Central Africa Europe Business School Croisement des Avenues de la Libération et Victoire Kinshasa-Lingwala RDC 12