international business school alliance two universities + two countries = dual master s degree in one year are you ready?

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1 international business school alliance two universities + two countries = dual master s degree in one year are you ready?

2 Your professional plans, no matter what industry, now have global dimensions. It s one market. The International Business School Alliance (IBSA) is a dynamic entry point into your global career. Through a partnership of seven international universities, this global connection of industry leaders, researchers, professors and entrepreneurs sees the world as one market segmented by geography and culture yet still one market.

3 What will IBSA do for you? why ibsa? All classes are taught in English worldwide. Students receive a dual master s degree in one year (three semesters) while studying in two partner countries of their choice. All programs are taught in a global context; business concepts that transcend culture, yet require a cultural context for their success. Our faculty and industry colleagues equip graduates with business skills to compete for leadership positions in organizations where an awareness of the global environment is required. Analyze global implications of multinational decisions Evaluate international resources through regulatory, political and cultural parameters Embrace cultural sensitivities that are required to lead a multicultural workforce Focus your understanding of innovation and entrepreneurial thinking to fit a global framework The International Business School Alliance can be your next strategic move for success in today s global economy.

4 core curriculum Every partner university engages its students from different cultures with multinational business theories. The program combines international business core learning in the first semester with specialized professional focus in the second semester. Students build professional relationships within a global network, have the opportunity to travel and learn to thrive in other cultures. In the fall semester, students complete the core courses of study at one of the partner universities. Five of the six required courses are the same at each university and one elective varies at each institution. In the spring, students study at a different partner university, focusing on an area of specialization. During the summer term, students complete a master s thesis. The program culminates with a research project that develops the student s ability to lead an entire project, starting with the concept, addressing global issues, relating resources from different countries and meeting the business need. Sergiy Trofimov/Getty Images/iStockphoto/Thinkstock

5 common curriculum Multinational Financial Management Global Marketing Strategies Global Strategic Analysis Human Resource Management in the Global Environment international Business Law one Elective Course IBSA Specializations at Partner Universities International Logistics and Supply Chain Management, MBA Bremen University of Applied Sciences Bremen, Germany Management in Emerging Economies, MS in International Business Russian Presidential Academy, Institute of Business Studies Moscow, Russia International Business Development and Consulting, MSc Novancia Business School Paris, France International Human Resource Management, MSc in Global Business University of Hertfordshire Hatfield, England Global Islamic Finance, MBA Universiti Tun Abdul Razak Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia International Finance and Investments, MBA University of North Carolina Wilmington Wilmington, N.C., USA International Marketing, International MBA University of Valencia Valencia, Spain

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7 International Logistics and Supply Chain Management Bremen University of Applied Sciences The Free Hanse City of Bremen looks back on 1,200 years of history and has a rich seafaring tradition. Today many internationally operating companies in the transport, trading and service sector are located in Bremen, which has gained a leading position as a worldwide logistics competence center. One of the world s largest automotive terminals is situated in Bremen s sister city Bremerhaven, handling approximately two million vehicles each year. With the fourth-largest container port in Europe, Bremerhaven is one of the major handling hubs for intermodal traffic in import and export. Bremen is also home for industries in the automotive engineering, aviation and space travel, food and beverages, life sciences and biotechnology. Wind power is playing a key role for renewable energies in Germany and has transformed Bremerhaven to a major offshore wind power know-how center. The rapid ongoing process of global trade is steadily increasing the importance of logistics and supply chain management as well as the demand for those with logistical skills able to manage, plan, organize and control value added chains intelligently. Be part of our international student community at our International Graduate Center and expand your management competencies in a location of modern logistic industry and enjoy student life in a historic and traditional city. Historic, innovative, maritime and lively see for yourself!

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9 management in emerging economies Russian Presidential Academy, Institute of Business Studies Emerging economies pose special challenges for business leaders entering new markets or capitalizing on growth opportunities in the labor force. As the political, economic and cultural center for modern Russia, Moscow offers both the opportunity and challenge associated with transitional economies. This innovative program is designed to teach students international management skills and business principles within transitional economies and emerging markets. Whether it is social and economic reform, macro/microeconomics in developing countries, investments in emerging economies or management styles of specific industries in transitional settings, Institute of Business Studies, one of the most prestigious business schools in Russia, is uniquely qualified to teach in the very economic environment it studies and evaluates.

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11 international business development and consulting novancia business school Drawing on the core disciplines of Novancia, entrepreneurship and commerce, the MSc in International Business Development and Consulting Program offers a cross-disciplinary approach to international business with the aim of developing two distinct profiles of international business experts. International developers are front-liners, directly involved in their businesses at the grassroots level with strong abilities to conduct rapid, effective business development abroad. International business consultants are business back-liners, who enable internationalization through consultancy, advice and support for top managers. You will examine the principles and practices of successful international business consulting and business negotiation, including important exercises designed to empower you to identify and understand key cultural differences for optimal communication and successful cooperation. Modules address business model innovation and planning in an international context risk assessment in the European Union and emerging countries and the concepts of networks and platforms for entrepreneurial development.

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13 global islamic finance universiti tun abdul razak Highly international, yet truly Asian, Kuala Lumpur is a 21st-century metropolis where East meets West at the crossroads of global trade. Historic and cultural influences from the Chinese, Indian, British as well as indigenous Malays blend with a push toward modernization making Malaysia an ideal location to learn international trade and commerce. English is widely understood and is the main language spoken in most universities. Islamic finance encourages trade and investment, avoids riba (interest) and promotes the sharing of profit and loss to help ensure that funds are channeled into real business activities as opposed to speculative activities. This MBA will equip you with a dual knowledge of conventional global financial markets and Islamic financial markets; understanding of international money, capital markets and futures markets; and comprehension of risk management with its regulatory framework based on Islamic law.

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15 International human resource management university of hertfordshire Located in Hatfield, 25 minutes outside of London, the University of Hertfordshire is the UK s leading business-facing university. The business school, located on a modern purpose-built campus including residential accommodation, offers a master s in global business with a specialization in international human resource management. It is increasingly recognized that employees are key to an organization s competitive advantage - multinational companies need to hire the right people and engage and develop them appropriately. One of the research strengths of the school s faculty is in the international and comparative aspects of the strategic management of people. Drawing on this expertise, the program allows students to develop the necessary knowledge and skills to prepare them for careers in both human resource and general management in organizations that operate on a global level. The business school is an approved centre for the UK s human resource professional body, the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development.

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17 international finance and investments university of north carolina wilmington The University of North Carolina Wilmington offers its Master of Business Administration with a specialization in international finance and investments. This program focuses on managing international resource allocation and investment externally via the capital markets and lending institutions and internally within organizations. Students consider investments within the context of the current global economy and the political, regulatory and corporate governance aspects of finance. Our expert teaching faculty, relevant coursework, financial trading room and experiential learning opportunities prepare you to seize today s business opportunities. With a strong emphasis on teamwork, students translate theory to practical application through problem solving, decision making and critical thinking in real-time settings with multicultural perspectives.

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19 international marketing university of valencia The University of Valencia offers an International Master of Business Administration focusing on international marketing, which specializes in four areas. Integrated marketing communications explores the relationship between marketing communications theory and practical applications in global settings. International marketing research solidifies methodology and practice data collection, instrument design, sampling and analysis. International logistics focuses on the challenges with distribution to global markets. Service marketing and management emphasizes the central role that service plays in product success.

20 next steps Select a specialization of professional interest to you. Choose a university location to complete your core course modules. Complete the admission requirements and application of the university where you will complete your core courses. Each university application can be accessed through At the time of application, select a primary and secondary specialization choice (must be a different partner than attendance for core modules). Every effort will be made to notify students of their specialization decision prior to the commencement of the core modules. Upon acceptance to the core module university of your choice, the specialization university will send its own application regarding entrance into the specialization program. You will be contacted for this information by the specialization university in late October. For course deadlines from all IBSA universities, go to the IBSA website. Current tuition rates can be found at Information on loans, grants, scholarships and assistantships is available on each school s section of the website. The new economy is global, entrepreneurial, innovative and knowledge-based. International expansion holds the promise of exploring new markets and improving quality of life. Let the International Business School Alliance work for you. cover photo: Jezperklauzen/Getty Images/iStockphoto/Thinkstock