Dual MBA Degree ESIC-SISUIMBA Europe & China

Dual MBA Degree ESIC-SISUIMBA Europe & China

ESIC Business and Marketing School (ESIC) and Shanghai International Studies University (SISU) have joined forces to create a unique pioneering International MBA for businesswomen/men designed to enhance their management and leadership skills and provide them with the expertise to solve complex challenges in an increasingly globalised environment. Upon completion, participants will receive two MBA degrees from two prestigious institutions: ESIC IMBA + SISU MBA A unique programme An innovative Dual MBA Degree programme, in a league of its own IMBA Europe and China This strong partnership two partnership between two leading leading Chinese and European institutions is a beacon for globally-focused professionals to acquire the insight, expertise, networks and mindset to become successful executives and managers in tomorrow s business environment. This International MBA is for people looking for a truly international and global business career. ESIC and SISU have developed strong national and international recognition with systematic appearances in most renowned rankings. ESIC has been ranked 23rd in Europe in the QS Global 200 Business Schools Report 2014-2015 and the International MBA was ranked 19th by America Economia in 2014; the IMBA is also positioned number one in the ranking of Graduates employed within 3 months of graduation and within the Top 10 of programmes with the highest Return on Investment in 10 years in the QS ROI Report 2015. SISU MBA received the 2014 Most Special MBA College award from QS and Tencent.com and was ranked within the Top Chinese Most Valuable MBA programmes in China by Guangming Daily Press, a renowned Chinese newspaper. Pillars A place for the West and East to meet In-depth understanding of Eastern and Western business practices to seize business opportunities in an increasingly complex global environment. A programme designed for borderless management and global elites Strong emphasis on inter-cultural and cross-border management in a multi-national group to sharpen participants business vision. First-hand global business experience Participants become conversant with the reality and complexity of doing business in the West and East.

The IMBA at a glance duration Teaching period: One academic year. Around 60% of the programme is delivered in Madrid and 40% in Shanghai. Final project submission: September. Final project presentation: mid-april following year. Participants can return to their home countries after the teaching period finalises in Shanghai, then submit and present their final project in person or virtually. degree awarded upon completion International MBA from ESIC Business and Marketing School and MBA from Shanghai International Studies University. Spain and Madrid Spain is home to seven of the FT Global 500 companies an six of the Euro Stoxx 50 while Madrid is one of Europe s largest cities one of great cultural interest and a main business and financial centre. China and Shanghai China, along with other emerging economies, is the main strategic objective of most multinational corporations as it has been widely accepted that they will be the drivers of growth in the next decade. In Shanghai, China s largest city, participants will gain first-hand knowledge of the challenges and opportunities to be found in Asia, especially in China. It is a multicultural city and a major financial centre, dubbed the gateway for business in China. Average class profile Female: 45% Male: 55% Average age: 28 Average number of nationalities per year: 6-8 including Colombian, British, Venezuelan, Mexican, Spanish, American, Argentinian, Brazilian, Ecuadorian, Salvadorian, Nicaraguan, Chinese and French among others. student profile Entrepreneurs who want to broaden their knowledge of international business practices, re-orientate their career or update their management knowledge with a global focus. In addition, participants should be passionate about the opportunities that globalisation brings and the changes in the business environment that this is creating. teaching methods Student-centred learning guided by educators, tutors, and mentors to understand, practice, reflect, and apply both subject-specific knowledge and transferable skills. The aim is to create a virtuous cycle of action-feedbackanalysis-action for participants. All the delivery is in English. During the period in Shanghai, participants will join the MBA programme at SISU. chinese language course: The programme includes a Chinese language course during the stay in Shanghai. final project The final project gives participants the opportunity to apply the knowledge and the experiences they have acquired during the programme, both in Europe and China, to a real-world problem. Supported by faculty from ESIC & SISU participants will design, develop, and present a real business plan in China at the end of the programme. further degree options After completing the teaching block in Shanghai, participants can continue their studies for 6 months at Florida International University and receive a Master of International Business (http://business.fiu.edu/chapman/mib/index.cfm)

Structure of the programme core BUSINESS modules professional skills development world markets workshops Economics for Decision Making Accounting for Decision Making Management Information Systems Dynamics of Organizations Emerging Themes Organizational Behavior Strategic Marketing Team Building Europe MADRID Operations Management Strategic Management Digital Business Empowering Creative Thinking Asia Entrepreneurial Management International Business Management Business Ethics & CSR Developing Effective Managers North America Integrated Management & Critical Thinking Latin America Human Resources Management Data Modelling & Decision Making Corporate Finance Leadership Africa Final Project SHANGHAI Electives (three): International Marketing and Public Relations or Global Fashion and Luxury Management or Intercultural Business Communication or Understanding China for Global Managers Career Development Chinese Language Current Economic Situation and Prospects New Trends in Consumption Simulation or International Finance s u b j e c t t o c h a n g e

IMBA A strong partnership between leading business schools ESIC, Business&Marketing School [Madrid] Is the leading business school specialised in marketing in Spain and a major business school in Europe. It offers learning solutions from an international, integrated, comprehensive and global perspective. ESIC Business and Marketing School has developed a strong presence in China with the aims of strengthening the curriculum of its programmes and also enhancing the career prospects of its graduates. Shanghai International Studies University [Shanghai] SISU is positioned among the Top 200 universities in BRICs countries by QS in its QS University Ranking 2014, and is also one of China s 100 key Universities for the 21st Century. In this context, SISU MBA aims at cultivating a new generation of global elites on the basis of oriental philosophy. These professionals are expected to have distinct and sustainable competencies, a global mindset, and the ability to integrate business knowledge with real-world experience while complying with business ethics and professionalism. Global network and international dimension A unique, global network ESIC and SISU promote networking as a form of active feedback between the business world and academia. This becomes tangible in the organisation of conferences, talks, meetings, cultural visits, etc. supporting the development of relations to enhance participants professional careers. In this context, the programme offers access to the combined alumni network from ESIC and SISU, an extraordinary international web of students, professionals and renowned academics across the world. An international dimension for professional careers Participants will benefit from the professional career services from both institutions. ESIC and SISU provide career services and resources to participants and help them to meet their career aspirations; this offers a golden opportunity to access the global labour market.

Institutional Memberships and Accreditations ESIC Business & Marketing School is a member of several international education agencies and associations. These memberships provide the framework for the high level of education offered at the School. n PRME United Nation s Principles for Responsible Management Education www.unprme.org n AACSB The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business www.aacsb.edu n EFMD European Foundation for Management Development www.efmd.org n AAPBS Association of Asia-Pacific Business Schools www.aapbs.org n CLADEA The Latin American Council of Schools of Management www.cladea.org n CEEMAN Central and East European Management Development Association www.ceeman.org n AEEDE Spanish Association of Business Management Schools www.aeede.es n Executive MBA Council www.emba.org ESIC Business & Marketing School has received accreditations and quality certifications by renowned international agencies. These recognitions set the quality standards within the School.offered at the School. n EFMD: CEL TeChnology Enhanced Learning. Business Simulation Methodology accredited. n Q*. Executive Education rated as Excellent. n AUDIT (the Spanish government s accreditation). Accredited. n ACREDITA (the Spanish government s accreditation agency for faculty). Accredited n DOCENTIA (the Spanish government s accreditation agency for evaluation system). Accredited n BSI: ISO 9001. ESIC Business & Marketing School is affiliated to Universidad Rey Juan Carlos. Training the professionals demanded by the business community for 50 years. This has been, and will continue to be, our mission as educators

Selected Profiles of Faculty Members Alan Butt Philip PhD in Philosophy, Politics and Economics, Oxford University; Honours Degree in Philosophy, Politics and Economics, Oxford University; Former special adviser to the House of Lords Select Committee on the European Communities responsible for regional policy and the structural funds; Honorary Jean Monnet Reader in European integration, University of Bath; Convenor and a trustee, John Stuart Mill Institute. Adan Black Acting training with Harold Guskin and Gene Frankel, New York City; Advanced scene study with Elaine Strich, The Stella Adler Conservatory of Acting, New York City; Former director, actor, playwright and founder of own theatre company, New York City; Cheek by Jowl Young Directors and Designers Summer School, London/Oxford; Founder of Theatre for the People, artistic director and acting coach, Madrid; 14 years of acting coach experience with more than 90 productions directed. JESÚS CENTENERA PhD in Contemporary History, UNED; PDG, IESE; MBA, ESDEN; Honours Degree in Economics and Human Geography, Universidad Complutense; Managing Director, Ageron Internacional; Consultant with Spain s ICEX; ESIC s MDCI Director. Fernando Flores Bas PADE, IESE; Honours Degree in Economics, Universidad Complutense de Madrid; CEO of the Executive Aviation Business Unit, Gestar. Gaston Fornes PhD in Management, University of Bath; MBA, Universidad Adolfo Ibáñez; Honours Degree in Business Administration, Universidad Nacional de Cuyo; Author of Foreign Exchange Exposure in Emerging Markets, Palgrave Macmillan (2009) and The China-Latin America Axis, Palgrave Macmillan (2012); Senior Fellow of the UK Higher Education Academy; Recipient of the Liupan Mountain Friendship Award by the Ningxia (China) Government. ESIC s IMBA and MIM Director. Joseph J. French PhD in Financial Economics, University of New Orleans; Master in Financial Economics, University of New Orleans; MBA, Clemson University; Honour Degree in Finance, Wingate University; Member of Financial Management Association (FMA) and Asian Finance Association (AFA), among others; Former Training Consultant, Hilton Hotels and Anantara Resort. Yue Gu PhD in English and American Literature, Nanjing University; Master in English and American Literature, Nanjing University; Honours Degree in English Language and Literature, Beijing Foreign Studies University; Recipient of the China s New Academic Star (issued by the Chinese Ministry of Education) and the Top Ten Most liked Professors awards. Hongli Hang PhD in Human Resource Management, Kent State University; MBA, The University of Hong Kong; Researcher sponsored by the Sino-EU Higher Education Collaborated Research Programme on Consumer Protection in the EU. Ana Hernandez-Ros Otamendi PhD (c) in Business Administration, UNED; Executive Programme in Corporate Finance, Kellog School of Management, Northwestern University; Honours Degree in Business Administration, CUNEF; Former Vice-President in Mergers and Acquisitions, SG Spain; Independent Financial Advisor and Head of the Training department, Ernst & Young. Tanguy Jacopin Hall PhD in Applied Economics and Marketing, La Sorbonne; Post-Doctoral studies, Columbia University and IESE; Honours Degrees (2) in Economics and Marketing; La Sorbonne; Author of CEOs as Leaders and Strategy Designers, Palgrave Macmillan (2008); Managing Director of Global Born. Michael de Jose Belzunce PhD in Economics and Business, European University of Madrid; PDD, IESE; Master in Auditing, Camara de Comercio de Madrid; Master in Financial Management, CESEM; Honours Degree in Business Administration, ICADE; Honours Degree in Law, Universidad de Deusto; Director of Information Technology and Chief Digital Officer, Grupo Leche Pascual. BelÉn LÓpez PhD in Advertising and Public Relations, Universidad del Pais Vasco; Honours Degree in Advertising and Public Relations, Universidad del Pais Vasco; Author of Emotional Advertising. Creative strategies. ESIC (2007). Antonio MartÍn PhD (c) in Marketing, Universidad Rey Juan Carlos; PADE, IESE; Honours Degree in Economics and Business Administration, Universidad Autonoma de Madrid; Founder and General Manager, Top Training; Former Founder, General Manager and Mamber of the Board, Editorial Ecoprensa. Gerardo Mochales de Gonzalez PhD in Management, Universidad Complutense; PDD, Harvard University; MBA, Kellogg School of Management; Honours Degree in Economics and Business Administration, ICADE; Director of the Commercial and Marketing department at Acciona. Javier Otamendi Fernandez de La Puebla PhD, Politécnica de Cartagena; Master in Industrial Engineering and Management, Oklahoma State University; Honours Degree in Business Administration, Universidad Complutense de Madrid; Consultant in Logistics and Production. Javier Rovira PhD (c) in Management, Universidad Rey Juan Carlos; DDG, IESE; Honours Degree in Management, ICADE, LLB Law, ICADE; former Marketing Director at P&G, Pepsico, and Gonzalez Byass. Author of Consumering, ESIC (2007) and Reset & Reload ESIC (2011). Henry Trull Honours Degree in Computer Systems Analysis, University of Wolverhampton; Higher National Diploma in Mathematics, Statistics and Computing, University of Greenwich; Associated Director of Marketing de Servicios; Consultant in Services Marketing and Human Resources Management. Yanming Wang PhD in Mathematics, Sichuan University; Master in Mathematics, Guangxi University; Honours Degree in Mathematics, Nanchang University; Vice Chairman of the Disabled Association of Guangdong Province; Vice Chairman of the Chinese Scientific Decision Making Association, Director of Guangdong Economics Association, Independent Director of Fenghua High Tech Corporation Mario Alejandro Weitz PhD in Economics and Master in Applied Economics, The American University; Honours Degree in Economics, Universidad de Buenos Aires; General Manager of Consulta Abierta; Former member of the Board at the IMF; Consultant with the World Bank, the European Commission and the IMF Yong Xu PhD and Master in English Studies, Shanghai International Studies University; Honours Degree in English Studies, Anqing Teachers College Zhaohui Yu PhD in US Diplomatic Studies and Strategic Communication, Master in International Relations and Honours Degree in English Language and Literature, Shanghai International Studies University; Executive Director of the Trade Union, Director of the Women Working Committee and Deputy Director of the Institute of Intercultural Communication, Shanghai International Studies University; Member of the Academic committee of the China International Public Relations Association; Author of Strategic Communication: A Study of American International Image building in the Middle-east in the Post Cold War Era, Shishi Press (2008). this list is provisional and may be subject to alteration

CAMPUSES SPAIN MADRID ESIC Business & Marketing School Avda. de Valdenigrales, s/n. 28223 Pozuelo de Alarcón (Madrid) +34 91 452 41 00 e-mail: info.madrid@esic.edu www.esic.edu CHINA SHANGHAI Shanghai International Studies University, SISU: 550 Dalian Road (W), Shanghai 200083, China +86 21 3537 3308 /+86 21 3537 3309 www.mba.shisu.edu.cn www.facebook.com/esic www.twitter.com/esiceducation http://tinyurl.com/esic-linkedin www.youtube.com/esicmarketing google.com/+esices www.esic.edu/imba ABR 2015