Durham & EBS Executive MBA EBS Universität für Wirtschaft und Recht

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1 Inspiring Personalities. Durham & EBS Executive MBA EBS Universität für Wirtschaft und Recht

2 2 Durham Business School / EBS Business School Good reasons for the Durham & EBS Executive MBA Two strong partners: EBS Business School, the oldest private business school in Germany, EQUIS accredited and ranked among the leading business schools in the country. Durham Business School, one of the longest established business schools in the UK and among an elite group of schools worldwide that carries all three international quality kitemarks (AACSB, AMBA and EQUIS accreditation) Two degrees: The competencies of the Durham MBA combined with the excellence of EBS in executive education enable students to earn MBA degrees from both a long-established British university and a renowned German business school High quality approach: Unique combination of continental European management and business practices with UK-specific aspects that are highly valued in a globalised business world International focus: Provides you with insights into the operations of global markets and requisite skills for managing transnational business relations Part-time programme: 24-month programme of study encompassing 60 contact days structured to allow you to continue in your professional position and pursue your career path and incur no loss of income while studying Broad portfolio: Following completion of the core courses after the first year, choose from a wide range of elective courses to design your individual course of study Limited class size: You will join highly qualified applicants from diverse industry, functional and academic backgrounds entrepreneurs, consultants, bankers, scientists, engineers and IT professionals, HR managers and lawyers with a wide range of international experience to ensure a diverse and dynamic learning environment Global alumni network: Access to more than 12,000 alumni across 100 countries, enabling you to build strong networks

3 Durham Business School / EBS Business School 3 I was keen to shore up my several years of experience as Marketing Director by gaining cutting-edge practical management know-how and expertise. The exciting exchange of ideas among the participants in the Executive MBA programme and my newly acquired knowledge inspired me to set up my own company. I benefit hugely from EBS participant network. Paul Drewes-Magdanz entrepreneur and company owner DR MAGDANZ students partners GmbH

4 4 Durham Business School / EBS Business School Programme Structure The course structure allowed me to continue working while studying a practice-oriented education thus contributing to my current organization. The course modules and their content are very well balanced and helped me equip myself with the right analytical and intellectual tools. It helped me understand the finer aspects of management in today s complex global environment and leverage my past experience and the knowledge to rise in my career going ahead. Kaushik Gupta, Head of Business Development Germany, Mahindra Satyam Our Executive MBA is a 2-year, part-time programme encompassing two one-week residentials in the UK, seven core courses taught over eleven 3-day sessions (Thursday to Saturday) in Germany, and five 3-day elective courses (Thursday to Saturday) taught in Germany and the UK. Students can augment the core and elective course offerings with an optional 6-day International Study Experience. The programme commences in January each year with a one-week residential induction in Durham designed to introduce you to Durham Business School and EBS Business School and to your fellow classmates. Core module teaching also starts at this time, and the week concludes with outdoor, team-based development activities held in the English Lake District. Study locations Duration Structure UK (Durham), Germany (Wiesbaden/ Rheingau) plus an optional international location 60 contact days plus an optional 6-day International Study Experience over a period of 24 months A total of 12 modules made up of 7 core modules and 5 electives Assessment Each module is assessed by either assignment, examination or both Class size Limited number of highly qualified participants to optimize learning conditions

5 Durham Business School / EBS Business School 5 Characteristics An international Executive MBA taught on a modular, part-time basis in Germany and the UK that allows you to continue in your current professional position while enhancing your career prospects at the same time. The latest academic thinking and the combination of UK-specific and continental European management know-how provide students with solid theoretical and practical instruction. Through the choice of five elective modules in the second year you design an individual course of study to enhance your knowledge and skills in the areas that interest you most. You will build team-working abilities during an outdoor development experience that takes place during the Induction Week in the English countryside. You can participate in the Boardroom Activity Elective, featuring senior executives from industry and commerce, to gain exposure to top-level decision making challenges. Through interactions with Durham Executive MBA participants and the optional International Study Experience in China or other international locations, you experience management in a wide range of international contexts. Year 1 Year 2 January at Durham Business School, UK January at Durham Business School, UK 6-day Residential Course Induction Improving Management Decision-Making (Part I) Outdoor Develop ment Exercise, Lake District Residential Course Exam Methods of Inquiry (Part I) Boardroom Activity Elective February December at EBS Business School, Germany February July Locations vary Core Modules Eleven 3-day course sessions (Thursday Saturday), 33 days in total February March April Improving Management Decision-Making (Part II) Managing in the Competitive Environment (Part I) Managing in the Competitive Environment (Part II) May Managing in the Global Environment (Part I) Core Modules Methods of Inquiry (Part II) 2-day course (Friday/Saturday) 5 Electives 15 days in total 3-day courses (Thursday Saturday) (UK, Germany) Optional International Study Experience 6 days China or other international locations June Managing in the Global Environment (Part II) July Managing Finance (Part I) August Managing Finance (Part II) August January September Strategic Management (Part I) October Strategic Management (Part II) November Managing People (Part I) Dissertation The Dissertation provides an opportunity to work on a management topic of personal or professional interest. Supervision either by Durham Business School or EBS Business School faculty member. December Managing People (Part II)

6 6 Durham Business School / EBS Business School Core Modules, Electives and Dissertation I chose Entrepreneurship as an elective. It was very interesting to experience how students from a totally different cultural background see business topics and entrepreneurship. We had numerous lively discussions on diverse viewpoints and I certainly gained the impression that this broadened everybody s horizon. Melanie Kubin, Vice President Procurement IT-Services, Telekom Deutschland GmbH Core Modules The core modules provide an understanding of relevant, cutting-edge management issues from an academic perspective. A multi-disciplinary approach encourages a critical exploration of knowledge areas that underpin management activity and are relevant to the analysis of business practices. The broad-based curriculum addresses contemporary management and business issues, deepening your critical awareness and understanding. Core modules are: Improving Management Decision-Making Managing in the Competitive Environment Managing in the Global Environment Managing Finance Strategic Management Managing People Methods of Inquiry Electives The elective modules present you with the opportunity to study topics of your choice in more depth. They enable you to enhance and deepen your knowledge and skills in areas of particular interest and relevance to your future career aspirations. The electives we offer vary from year to year depending on current faculty, research interests and business relevance. They take place at EBS Business School, Durham Business School, other international locations and by e-learning to offer you maximum scheduling flexibility. Choose five electives from a broad portfolio of topics (current November, 2012): Management Strategic Innovation Small Business Management Entrepreneurship Social Entrepreneurship Leadership and Organizational Change Leadership Negotiation Management Project Management Change Management Finance Corporate Finance Corporate Reporting & Control Financial Risk Management Behavioural Finance and Economics Marketing Strategic Marketing Marketing Psychology Managing Social Marketing Campaigns Dissertation The dissertation on a business topic you choose should analyse a practical issue in some depth, demonstrating your critical understanding of the relevant theory and its application. It is an independent piece of research regarded as an exercise in the analysis, interpretation and presentation of information, observations and ideas. It involves the systematic study of a problem using an appropriate theoretical framework.

7 Durham Business School / EBS Business School 7 Internationality Internationality is a valuable element of the Executive MBA. Typically % of the participants in previous years have come from North and South America, Eastern Europe and Asia, as well as other EU countries. The aim of the programme is to equip you with skills and insights into the effective management of business operations in a global environment. International Faculty The teaching faculty in the Executive MBA are professors and lecturers from Durham Business School and EBS Business School who combine the strengths and experiences in executive education of both universities developed over more than 40 years. They bring with them professional experience, obtained either on the job or in consulting engagements in cooperation with industry. Induction Programme & Outdoor Development Exercise The Executive MBA starts with a one-week induction programme in Durham including indoor and outdoor activities. While working in small groups you interact with fellow students to benefit from the richness of diverse experience. During the outdoor event in the English Lake District you focus on your team building and leadership skills and reinforce your relationships with your EMBA classmates. International Study Experience In the second year you may take part in an intensive International Study Experience with other Executive MBA students from Durham Business School in China or other international locations. With a mixture of company and organization visits, lectures and cultural events, you immerse yourself in the business environment of another country. Boardroom Activity Elective Learn from the unique Boardroom Activity and meet with Durham University Executive MBA students in the second year. The Boardroom Activity Elective integrates learning from the core modules into a live boardroom situation replicating the tensions of a real leadership challenge to develop the life skills required in a business environment. In small teams you simulate the behaviour of the executive team of a real-world organization. The activity culminates in a role-play of a boardroom meeting, where company executives chair the session and provide guidance, direction and feedback.

8 8 Durham Business School / EBS Business School Compelling Benefits for Employers We set our external partners in human resource development high quality standards. EBS, one of the leading and most highly respected business schools in Germany, meets these standards. The Durham & EBS Executive MBA ideally combines theory with practice. First rate teaching, high practical relevance, stays abroad at the renowned Durham Business School in the UK, and the intensive exchange between the programme s participants and executives from diverse industry sectors were the reasons we chose this programme. Sven Torge Kerl, Head of HR Management, Union Asset Management Holding AG Supporting your employees continuing education and skill development has a tremendously positive impact on company finances, human resource management, company culture and strategy. Your organization will be recognised for its emphasis on professional people development a basic prerequisite for attracting and retaining the best people from the labour market. Multicultural skills learned on this Executive MBA create openminded employees, able to work and act in a global and culturally diverse world. This has a positive impact on collaboration, culture and change issues within your organization. Both Durham Business School and EBS Business School believe in a sound and practice-oriented education. Your employees will be encouraged to put their new knowledge to use immediately. New impulses and interaction through the exchange of experiences with colleagues, lecturers and guest speakers boost the positive development of your organization and broaden your international network. The ability of student participants to relate their assignments and project work to your business adds value through quality improvements and innovations for organizational and business unit strategy. High performing employees with comprehensive international management knowledge and sound executive competencies provide an excellent base for your organization to be at the leading edge for years to come. Some of EBS corporate partners:

9 Durham Business School / EBS Business School 9 Apply now A lot of the faculty members have made a great impression on me. It is fantastic how they can explain complex topics in a simple and smart way, and are ready for inspiring discussions with us. I value the lively way of teaching, where we explore business issues from different angles, contribute our professional experience and reach solutions within the group. Alexander Göttling, Head of Learning & Development, Horváth & Partners Admissions Requirements To be considered for admission to the Executive MBA programme, we will normally expect you to meet the following requirements*: Hold a degree equivalent to a Bachelor s or higher, or equivalent professional qualification Have a minimum of three, preferably five, years' relevant management-related work experience following graduation Demonstrate command of spoken and written English, typically gained from prior studies / work experience in a native Englishspeaking country, from a professional work environment in which English is the primary working language, or other similar means Demonstrate an above-average level of motivation and ability to balance the demanding workload with your professional responsibilities and contribute actively to the programme Provide two references in English from people who consider you to be exceptionally talented The lack of formal qualifications is not necessarily a barrier to admission. Exceptional professional qualifications and/or management experience and significant professional achievement will be considered where candidates do not meet one of the above criteria. In such cases, we may ask you to submit a portfolio of evidence demonstrating your management experience, budget and personnel responsibility, analytical and communication skills, and other capabilities. * Depending upon qualifications and experience, candidates may be requested to provide a sufficient TOEFL and/or GMAT score. Application Procedure To initiate the application process please upload the following documents ( Completed application form Detailed CV / résumé Copy of your academic qualification certificate(s) After reviewing your academic background and work experience we will ask you to submit the documents listed below: Transcripts of your academic qualification certificate(s) (university undergraduate degree equivalent to a Bachelor s degree and higher level degrees as applicable) Copies of professional qualification certificates Proof of English proficiency; TOEFL score or equivalent (if requested) GMAT score (if requested) Two references (may be faxed, scanned and ed or posted directly to us by the referees) Two recent passport photographs After verification of the application documentation, candidates will be invited to EBS for a personal interview. The final decision of the programme s Admissions Committee will be based on the complete application documentation and the interview results. You will be informed of the admission decision normally within three weeks following your interview. Fees The overall tuition fee for the two-year part-time Executive MBA programme is 32,500 euros. An extensive package of services is included in this fee: programme delivery (lectures, workshops, boardroom activity, etc) at Durham Business School and EBS Business School exam fees materials and literature for all core and the selected elective modules personal support from high-level faculty of Durham Business School and EBS Business School Outdoor Development Exercise during Induction additional programme content: International Study Week lunch and refreshments for teaching sessions at Durham Business School and EBS Business School accommodation and meals for the teaching sessions held in Durham (two 6-day residentials) celebration dinner Costs of travel and accommodation for all core modules and selected elective modules are not included. Application deadlines Early enrollment fee: Complete applications received before 31 August are eligible for a 10 % discount. Application deadline: We encourage you to apply before 30 November. Applications received after this date will be considered on a case-by-case basis.

10 10 Durham Business School / EBS Business School Durham Business School Global, influential and research-led, Durham Business School is widely recognised for academic excellence, connections with business, and a rich and cultural heritage. Durham Business School is part of Durham University which, established in 1832, is one of the oldest and most prestigious universities in the UK. Durham University is a top three UK university (Sunday Times 2012). Real business, real issues, real solutions Durham Business School works with some of the world s most admired businesses to help them solve the challenges they face now and in the future. From partnerships with global organisations in the delivery of innovative degree programmes, to collaborative research with industry, our academic excellence is underpinned with influential connections with business. Progressive and dynamic, we also work creatively with governments, policy makers and the wider world for our own learning and to transfer knowledge. Real issues and real solutions are at the heart of everything we do. A multi-disciplinary business school, we recruit and develop the highest calibre students. Our committed staff deliver excellent research-led teaching of international repute, inspiring students to be independent, well-rounded business leaders who can think critically. We offer a distinctive combination of academic and practical learning. This enables our students to innovate solutions to the biggest challenges facing business and industry, making them highly desirable throughout their careers. Durham University is in the top five in the Independent s Complete University Guide Triple-accredited One of an elite group of schools worldwide, we carry all three internationally-recognised quality kitemarks AACSB (Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business), AMBA (Association of MBAs) and EQUIS (European Quality Improvement System). Testament to the quality of our programmes, these accreditations guarantee we have been rigorously tested and proven to be exceptional.

11 Durham Business School / EBS Business School 11 About EBS EBS top address for tomorrow s managers and legal professionals One of the largest business and management studies faculties in Germany with around 40 outstanding professors and over 30 renowned guest professors and lecturers from around the world in 6 departments Innovative and inspiring law faculty with a unique teaching concept: 3 high level degrees in less than 5 years. Currently over 1,500 students, around 170 exchange students, 170 doctoral students; 20 % international students enrolled in the full-time programmes Around 300 new students per year in the Bachelor s programme, over 150 in the Master s, MBA and EMBA pro grammes and around 115 in the first state examination in law programme More than 6,500 specialists and executives taking part yearly in 30 specialist executive education programmes Personal development and Coaching programme open to all students More than 200 partner universities worldwide Over 200 corporate partners, including many DAX-listed companies and law firms More than 10,000 alumni spread over 30 countries EBS Campus Your courses will take place largely on the EBS campus, located in the picturesque wine region of the Rheingau, yet close to the financial metropolis of Frankfurt. With 320,000 companies and a population of nearly 5 million, the Rhine-Main area is Germany s business hub. The varied offerings of Wiesbaden, Mainz and Frankfurt make the EBS campus an ideal location for business and culture. Rankings and accreditations In April 2012 EBS Business School received EQUIS accreditation The Durham & EBS Executive MBA is AMBA accredited Ranked 1st in Germany and 13th in Europe in the QS Global 200 Top Business Schools Report 2012 Employers Choice Ranked 3rd as the best private university for business studies in Germany, 2012 Milestones 1971 Founding of European Business School in Offenbach 1987 Start of executive education 1989/1992 Awarded higher education status by the German state of Hesse 1993 Right to confer doctoral degrees 1998 Right to confer post-doctoral (professorial) qualification 2000 First award of MBA dual degrees in cooperation with international partner universities 2004 First higher education institution in Germany to complete the transition to Bachelor s and Master s programmes 2007 Launch of the Master s programmes 2008 Launch of the EMBA programme in cooperation with Durham Business School (UK) Launch of the MBA programme 2009 Establishment of the House of Logistics & Mobility (HOLM) 2010 Founding of EBS Law School 2011 Granted status and designation as EBS Universität für Wirtschaft und Recht Start of the first year of students at EBS Law School 2012 Awarded accreditation by EQUIS and the German Council of Sciences and Humanities EBS stands for: We provide a practice-oriented and all-embracing education to produce responsible individuals. We think, act and orientate ourselves globally. We offer a unique network. We set the highest standards in education, research, and academic consultancy services for business-relevant topics.

12 EBS Universität für Wirtschaft und Recht Gustav-Stresemann-Ring Wiesbaden Germany Phone Fax info@ebs.edu EBS Business School Rheingaustrasse Oestrich-Winkel EBS Law School Gustav-Stresemann-Ring Wiesbaden Durham Business School Durham University Mill Hill Lane Durham DH1 3LB United Kingdom Contact Jonathan Power Business Development Manager Phone emba@ebs.edu March 2013 EBS Universität für Wirtschaft und Recht