EBS MBA Full-time Programme. EBS Universität für Wirtschaft und Recht

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1 EBS MBA Full-time Programme EBS Universität für Wirtschaft und Recht

2 2 EBS Business School Welcome to EBS Business School Professor Dr Richard Raatzsch, Dean EBS Business School The debate surrounding our responsibility for future generations highlights the need to provide more than top quality education and confirms that we are on the right path. We aspire to develop in our students the skills required to become leaders. For us, leadership means more than profit maximisation, shareholder value and the short-term perspective of personal well-being. Management is a craft leadership calls for additional and more profound qualities. A pioneer among German business schools, EBS has been educating future business leaders with a global perspective for more than 40 years. We stand for academic excellence in teaching and research, for innovation and entrepreneurial spirit. Find out yourself and become part of this unique community. I look forward to meeting you! The EBS MBA The EBS Experience is powerful, transformational and international. Our graduates are not only highly competent in all general management skills, but they are also able to relate these to a strategic context. They have developed the personal and leadership abilities to be effective in working environments all over the world. EBS graduates become successful, aware leaders. Why choose the EBS MBA? Distinctive quality of the EBS learning experience Power and influence of the EBS brand Intensive personal coaching Alumni network and outstanding company partners Unique access to the highly successful German economy Practical orientation Extremely successful placement process Passionate and committed faculty

3 EBS Business School 3 Since business is my passion, choosing the MBA programme at EBS was clearly the natural choice for me. EBS reputation in Germany is excellent, not only because of its high-quality education, but also as a result of its extensive corporate network. Additionally, the EBS MBA offers the ideal mix of international connections, individual attention and practical relevance. Overall, it best prepares me for taking on managerial responsibility in my future professional career. Albert Scheibler, MBA alumnus

4 4 EBS Business School Your EBS MBA EBS offers the opportunity to tailor the programme to your own needs. Gateway to Germany Track For those who wish to work in Germany or at a subsidiary of a German company abroad German language courses offered every semester 120 ECTS in 18 months International Track For those interested in gaining experience of a foreign culture 3rd semester abroad at one of our partner universities in 16 countries 120 ECTS in 18 months Accelerated Track For those with 225 ECTS from previous degree or enough work experience Students acquire advanced skills within a short time period 75 ECTS in 12 months Harvard online prep courses in Finance, Accounting and Mathematics for Management are offered to all MBA students prior to the start of the first semester. All students take the core modules covering general management functions in the first 2 semesters and then either select certain areas of specialisation in the third semester, go abroad or immediately complete their thesis. In addition, dual degree options are available. Our global network Argentina Costa Rica Hong Kong Peru Sweden Austria Czech Republic Hungary Philippines Taiwan Australia Denmark India Poland Thailand Belgium Egypt Korea Portugal Turkey Brazil Estonia Mexico Russia UK Canada Finland Morocco Singapore Uruguay Chile France New Zealand South Africa USA China Greece Norway Spain

5 EBS Business School 5 MBA CURRICULUM Optional Harvard Prep Courses Finance, Financial Accounting, Mathematics for Management semester 1 semester 2 Core Modules Corporate Finance Marketing Business Analytics and Research Methods Strategic Management Managerial Accounting Risk Management Responsible Leadership Operations Management Managerial Economics Innovation & Entrepreneurship German or Electives (n/a Accelerated Track) Professional Development Managerial Effectiveness Workshops - Knowing Yourself - Communication & Conflict Resolution - Presentation - Decision-Making - Cross Cultural Management - Building & Managing High Performance Teams - Power & Politics in Organisations - The Art & Science of Negotiations semester 3 Summer Break Accelerated Thesis Optional Internship Gateway to Germany Specialisation/Choice of 4 electives in: Strategy & Leadership Finance, Accounting, Real Estate Mobility & Automotive Management Innovation & Entrepreneurship International Semester Abroad VIP Curriculum - Meeting Inspiring Leaders Field Trips and MBA Talks Career Services Study Skills: - Case Study Analysis - Excel Workshop (1st week) - Academic Writing - Thesis Writing Thesis Thesis Dual Degree Option MBA DEGREE

6 6 EBS Business School Coaching and Career Services Our goal is to equip students with the necessary tools to strategically plan their careers and promote themselves. Even the most promising individuals still need to prove their potential and market their skills. Today s companies are searching for well-rounded, qualified employees rather than one-track specialists. Nina Noormann-Becht, Career Services Advisor and Consultant EBS recognises that future success as a leader or an entrepreneur depends on both the knowledge and skills acquired during the programme as well as the personal attributes of the individual. Therefore, we place great emphasis on the development of soft skills and how these translate into getting challenging jobs after graduation. Personal coaches and career advisors support you in determining your strengths and career aspirations, developing strategies to position and present yourself in the job market, and taking the next vital career step. Individual coaching is available for each student in addition to group workshops and activities such as: Formulating a CV and cover letter Interviewing workshops Recruiting fairs Speaker events Access to alumni network EBS Online Resume Book ecareer Market Career Counseling Online Services Career Services Center (CSC) Career Training Recruiting Events

7 EBS Business School 7 Networking EBS high-quality alumni network and its close collaboration with top international companies have made a great impact on my career. The network of EBS alumni covers a broad spectrum of industries and its members are willing to provide valuable advice and support with regards to work and life. Many international companies hold different projects or events directly on campus. This provided me with direct exposure to my target companies that I was able to impress with my competence, enhanced by the MBA programme. I gradually built up my own personal network which will probably benefit me all my life. Cheng Chen, MBA alumna, Sales Manager PSA, Continental Teves EBS Business School maintains close links with businesses from many different industries. Our students benefit from internships, consulting projects, and field trips to companies. Moreover, EBS hosts useful networking events such as the EBS Symposium, the Career Forum and recruiting fairs. Inspiring speakers from renowned corporations talk about their professional backgrounds and leadership experiences at MBA Talks and special events. 10,000 alumni members in 30 countries EBS alumni, many of whom hold senior management positions, provide support in advising and connecting students to the right industries, employers and other professionals. The association supports students with various networking events, soft skills training programmes and workshops (EBS Alumni Training Programme), need-based scholarships (exebs Education Funds) and study abroad scholarships (Arnd Schikowsky Award and Martin Kraemer Award), as well as mentoring and career coaching (exebs Fellowship, Jobs Backstage).

8 8 EBS Business School The EBS Experience The EBS Experience is unique and carefully crafted to enable outstanding individuals to realise their full potential to succeed in whatever field or country they choose. The learning process is intensive and highly interactive. What makes the EBS experience so unique? Classes are smaller than at other competitor schools in Europe Our teaching faculty have considerable business experience which they bring to the programme, augmented by visiting lecturers and guest speakers from different industry areas EBS offers an international environment with English as the language of instruction as well as a faculty that is either foreign by origin or education. The proportion of international students on the MBA programme is supplemented by our exchange and dual degree students. EBS partner organisations and the Alumni Association provide access to the German job market. The individual coaching process combined with our dedicated EBS Career Services Centre prepares our students to become future leaders with purpose. Germany boasts a highly-disciplined economy and offers a wide range of opportunities. The EBS MBA progamme gives international students the opportunity to tap into the vast resources EBS has developed over the years as one of leading business schools in Germany. EBS professors provide traditional as well as novel teaching methods to convey many aspects of business administration in a comprehensive manner. Students profit immensely from the commitment and inspiration of all EBS faculty and staff. Practical training in areas such as understanding cultural differences, networking and presentation skills equip students with the expertise they need to enhance their professional careers. Jian Guo, MBA student

9 EBS Business School 9 Germany Located at the heart of Europe, Germany has a prospering, dynamic economy with outstanding employment opportunities offered by many multinational companies. Germany excels in the automotive, chemical, engineering and finance industries. Moreover, the high standard of living, reliable infrastructure and abundant leisure activities make Germany a wonderful, secure and welcoming place to live. The universities in Germany have excellent reputations and attract approximately 250,000 international students every year. German companies work closely with academic institutions to recruit qualified students for internships, projects and employment either in Germany or at foreign subsidiaries. Non-EU students are permitted to stay up to 18 months after completion of their studies to seek employment in Germany. With 320,000 companies and a population of nearly 5 million, the Rhine-Main area is Germany s international business hub. EBS is situated in the picturesque Rheingau region, where wine-making has a long tradition, near Wiesbaden, Mainz and the financial metropolis of Frankfurt.

10 10 EBS Business School Application procedure Our high-quality MBA programme together with a committed faculty, an extensive network and the carefully selected and very talented student body guarantee you a unique study experience that you will not want to miss and of course a successful career in the future. Their work experience in various fields as well as the internationality and maturity of our MBA students allow for in-depth class interaction and discussions that enlighten the academic content and make studying not only developmental but fun too! We welcome you to join us at EBS Business School and look forward to meeting you! Marjo-Riitta Diehl, Professor of Organisational Behaviour and HRM Academic Director, MBA and MSc in Management Qualifications for admission We welcome applications from talented candidates from all backgrounds with the following credentials: Bachelor s degree or higher Evidence of fluency in English Minimum 3 years of work experience Above-average level of motivation to actively contribute to the programme Application requirements To initiate the application process, please upload the following documents ( Completed application form Detailed CV/Résumé Copy of academic degree(s) Copy of academic transcript(s) Copy of professional qualification(s) GMAT/GRE score or EBSGRAD (internal admissions test) English proficiency results (TOEFL score) Two references in English Two recent passport photographs Letter of Motivation Personal Master s Assessment: a 50-minute interview either in person or via telephone conference to assess motivation, abstract reasoning ability as well as communication and presentation skills. Application deadline The deadline for application is 30 June. Please submit your complete application documents as early as possible. After reviewing your application, you will be invited for an interview either in person or via telephone conference. Fees Gateway to Germany Track: 32,500 International Track: 32,500 Accelerated Track: 23,500 Payment schedule 100 non-refundable participation fee for the Personal Master s Assessment (PMA) 690 inscription fee must be paid within 4 weeks after receiving the signed contract The remaining fees are payable incrementally before the start of the semester. Scholarships EBS awards scholarships annually based on academic merit, professional excellence or on the basis of need. We recommend applying early to secure scholarship funding. For more information, please refer to our website.

11 EBS Business School 11 About EBS EBS the top address for tomorrow s managers and legal professionals One of the first private business universities in Germany with locations in Wiesbaden and Oestrich-Winkel 70 senior, assistant, adjunct and honorary professors from around the world teach in four departments at the renowned EBS Business School Around 2,000 students (Bachelor, First examination in law, Master, MBA and Part-time Master), doctoral candidates and international exchange students Studium Universale and Coaching programme open to all students 12 business languages taught by more than 30 native speakers More than 270 partner universities worldwide Over 200 corporate partners, including many DAX-listed companies and law firms More than 10,000 alumni, with 3,400 members from over 30 countries registered in EBS alumni organisation Rankings and accreditations In April 2012, EBS Business School received EQUIS accreditation All EBS programmes are FIBAA accredited In May 2012, EBS Universität was awarded accreditation by the German Council of Science and Humanities Ranked 1st in Germany and 13th in Europe in the QS Global 200 Top Business Schools Report 2012 Employers Choice Ranked 2nd best private university for business studies in Germany, 2014 Top 7 CHE Research-Ranking Vielfältige Excellenz 2011; Top 2 CHE University Ranking 2014 #14 in the Finacial Times Global Masters in Management Ranking In the category Top for Corporate Strategy and Organizational Behaviour the EBS Master in Management is ranked #1 worldwide. 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 University Business School (UK) Launch of the MBA programme 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: Professionalism We strive for excellence in work that leads to measurable change. Responsibility Whatever we do, we faculty, students and administration are responsible. Internationality and Diversity We serve many and diverse constituencies, both in our German home country and internationally our students, the international research community, practicing managers and decision-makers in other roles and functions. Entrepreneurial Spirit We set examples for others to follow by addressing new challenges and searching for and successfully implementing innovative solutions.

12 12 EBS Business School 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 Contact David Windsor Phone Fax Sean Michael Bips Phone Fax mba@ebs.edu March 2015 EBS Universität für Wirtschaft und Recht