This is what our students have experienced Click here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1htsd19xccg Master Programme International Business and Finance (Master of Arts) May 2012 International Business and Finance Prof. Dr. Marcus Labbé 1
The Master of International Business and Finance programme at a glance Target group: Duration: Costs: Career opportunities: Ambitious graduates from all over the world who are interested in an international and interdisciplinary programme in finance 3 terms including master thesis start: every summer term in March 450,00 per semester Leadership positions in multinational and medium-sized companies. Specialization in financial and entrepreneurial-driven fields of activity. General requirements: Application period: Application address: Bachelor s degree, diploma or equivalent qualification in business and economics, proof of language skills in English and German (see also: www.hs-augsburg.de/fakultaet/wirtschaft/studium/studiengang/ibf_mast/index.html) November 15 th - December 15 th HSA Augsburg University of Applied Sciences Studentenamt An der Hochschule 1 86161 Augsburg, Germany International Business and Finance Prof. Dr. Marcus Labbé 2
Why choosing the master programme in Augsburg Small and hihly-effective groups Financial expertise Practical approach International exposure Direct dialogue and close exchange between students and academic staff. Gaining full career potential by achieving in-depth financial and managerial know-how as well as social core competences Exchanging ideas and sharing experiences with guest speakers from the real world to establish a business-orientated curriculum First hand cross-cultural experience by studying one term abroad and courses mostly taught in English In days of economic crises excellent financial leaders are required. We enable graduates to meet the challenges of a global marketplace. International Business and Finance Prof. Dr. Marcus Labbé 3
Curriculum Summer term March July Winter term Oct Feb Summer term March July Compulsory modules Modules studied abroad Elective modules Time Start of master programme End of master programme Advanced courses in management sciences / finance (30 credits) M1 Financial Market Decisions M2 Business Ethics and Corporate Governance M3 Managing People M4 Financial Economics, Financial Institutions and Monetary Policy M5 Cases and Projects in Finance Study abroad at selected partner universities (30 credits) M11-M Modules differ from institution to institution They are determined by agreement with the partner institution Specialization in finance (3 out of 5 electives) and master thesis (30 credits) M6.1 Advanced Risk Management M6.2 Advanced M&A Management M6.3. Investment Banking & Structured Finance - M6.4. International Treasury Management M6.5. Venture Capital and Financing Innovation M21 Master Thesis International Business and Finance Prof. Dr. Marcus Labbé 4
Augsburg University of Applied Sciences Augsburg one of Germany s oldest Universities of Applied Sciences; founded in 1660 about 4000 students; 450 foreign students international orientation: about 60 partner universities from all over the world a large variety of courses in English available; free German language courses for foreigners service for incoming students: accomodation, registration, public transport, pick-up at the airport or at the train station, organisation of trips etc.
Geographical situation Third-largest city in Bavaria with a population exceeding 264,000 citizens close to both Munich (60 km) and the Bavarian Alps (70 km) short distances e.g. to Austria (1h), Switzerland (1,5h), France (2,5h), Italy (3h) International Business and Finance Prof. Dr. Marcus Labbé 6
Some information about the city of Augsburg beautiful historical old town founded by the Romans more than 2000 years ago 265 000 inhabitants and approx. 20,000 students famous cultural heritage: Mozart, Fugger, Diesel, Brecht vivid cultural & student life: museums, theaters, exhibitions, traditional festivals, nightlife, sports Famous for its Christmas market with festive but serene atmosphere cheap housing situation & good public transportation system (free for students in the inner city area) Rudolph Diesel (1858 1913), inventor of the Diesel engine inner city in the summer International Business and Finance Prof. Dr. Marcus Labbé 7
We are looking forward to welcome you to our exciting and challenging programme in Augsburg soon. For further infomation please contact: Academic Advisor Prof. Dr. Marcus Labbé Phone +49 (0) 821 598 2966 Fax +49 (0) 821 598 2902 Mail marcus.labbe@hs-augsburg.de Or visit our master programme web page: https://www.hs-augsburg/fakultaet/wirtschaft/index.html And please have a view to an article about the Master Programme in the Augsburger Allgemeine : http://www.augsburger-allgemeine.de/augsburg/manager-von-morgen-aus-aller-welt-id19557051.html International Business and Finance Prof. Dr. Marcus Labbé 8