A Joint Double Degree Programme focusing on the energy sector offered by:

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1 A Joint Double Degree Programme focusing on the energy sector offered by: University of Groningen Business School University of Groningen The Netherlands Robert H. Smith School of Business University of Maryland United States of America In cooperation with:

2 UGBS The University of Groningen Business School offers the executive programmes of the Faculty of Economics of the University of Groningen, The Netherlands. Ranked in the top 100 of the world in the field of economics and business and internationally accredited, the Faculty of Economics and Business is recognized for its quality in teaching and research. RUG Founded in 1614, the University of Groningen (RUG) is a research university with a global outlook, deeply rooted in Groningen, City of Talent. Quality has had top priority for four hundred years, and with success: the University of Groningen is now one of the elite group of Top 100 research universities in the most prestigious ranking list. And located on top of the largest natural gas field in Europe, it is no wonder that energy is one of the areas the University focuses on. Faculty of Economics and Business Rankings 2013 # 96 UT Dallas Ranking business schools # ARWU Economics and Business worldwide

3 WHY THE ENERGY EMBA: Unique combination of general management knowledge/skills A substantive focus on sustainability and scarce resources in global business, specifically in the energy sector at large. A truly international experience with sessions in three different countries on three different continents. Double Degree Programme: Two MBA degrees from internationally renowned and accredited business schools. A Leadership Development Programme that runs throughout the programme and combines assessment, group coaching and individual coaching. An Action Learning approach, using real-live problems from the students companies. A blended learning teaching concept using class preparation through e-learning, maximizing the learning effect of classroom hours and at the same time minimize out-of-office time for the students. Working with highly motivated classmates with ample years of business experience, providing a rich and challenging study environment and adding to your professional network. The Energy Executive MBA combines a top MBA programme with a focus on the energy sector that is unique. The programme truly has a global orientation and it is highly relevant as well since energy and sustainability are nowadays key topics for almost every manager Ulco Vermeulen, Business Development Director of Gasunie NV

4 SMITH The Robert H. Smith School of Business is an internationally recognized leader in management education and research. One of 14 colleges and schools at the University of Maryland, College Park, the Smith School offers undergraduate, graduate, PhD and custom non-degree executive programs as well as outreach programs to the corporate community. UMDF Founded in 1856, the University of Maryland is ranked as one of the top 20 public research universities in the United States. The school is located in College Park, Maryland on a 1,250-acre suburban campus, eight miles from downtown Washington, D.C. and 35 miles from Baltimore.

5 THE ENERGY EMBA: An 18 month programme with 9 residency study sessions (5 or 8 days): 6 in the Netherlands; 2 in the U.S.A.; 1 in China/Russia. A combination of 1) core MBA modules, 2) core modules focusing on energy-specific topics, and 3) energy sector specific modules, covering emerging perspectives in energy, energy business models and energy finance. A personalized leadership development programme, building leadership and management skills through an executive coaching process. Entry requirements: Undergraduate degree or equivalent qualification; Years of progressive professional experience, with at least five years of management experience; Fluency in English language. Tuition fee: 50,000 (including tuition fee, course materials/ipad and catering during modules; excluding accommodation & travel expenses). Start of classes: September 2015 We are proud that we have set up the Energy Executive MBA in joint cooperation with the Smith School of Business of the University of Maryland, and we are very well positioned at the University of Groningen to offer an excellent international programme with leading scholars and practioners from both the MBA and energy world Prof dr. Harry Garretsen, Dean of the Faculty of Economic and Business, University of Groningen

6 CONTACT ENERGY EMBA For more information about the ENERGY EMBA programme, please contact: Prof. dr. Janka Stoker Prof. dr. Peter Verhoef University of Groningen Faculty of Economics and Business PO Box AV Groningen The Netherlands website: