EXECUTIVE MBA/MPA DUAL DEGREE PROGRAMME
EXECUTIVE MBA/MPA AT A GLANCE STUDENT PROFILES EMBA & EMPA 2015 2017 KEY FACTS PROGRAMME STRENGTHS Degrees awarded: MBA from ESMT and MPA from the Hertie School Programme design: Combination of EMBA and EMPA with specifically designed linking modules Duration: Typically 24 months including thesis Location: Berlin, Brussels and other cities around the globe Format: Part-time with block modules Participants: International from all sectors Language of instruction: English Career development for strategic leadership positions opening up career options at the intersection of business and public administration Earn a Master s degree in business and in public administration in only two years. International programme faculty includes renowned academics and high-level experts. Build relationships across two school cohorts and become part of two international alumni networks. Flexibility: Choose from the EMPA s wide range of electives and ESMT s Global Network for Advanced Management. HERTIE SCHOOL 32 49 PARTICIPANTS 59% 69% INTERNATIONAL PARTICIPANTS 36 36 AVERAGE AGE 10 12 YEARS AVERAGE WORK EXPERIENCE 44% 24% WOMEN ESMT ALUMNI PERSPECTIVES 41% Germany Rest of Europe 47% The courses at the Hertie School have provided me with the skills and competences needed to successfully address today s challenges in the public sector. Inno vative teaching formats and realworld case studies are easily applicable to connect the course material to my own working environment an immediate benefit to my daily work! Elisabeth Rosenstock-Siller, External Unit Chief, Political Section; US Embassy Berlin An EMBA helps improve your leadership qualities and core business abilities both essential to developing your career. I gained knowledge not only from an excellent faculty but also directly from my peers and their varied backgrounds. Uta Anders, CFO and Executive Board Member of ThyssenKrupp System Engineering 41% Rest of Europe 6% Americas 6% Asia 6% Africa / Middle East REGIONS REPRESENTED Germany 31% Africa / Middle East 9% Americas 7% Asia 6% SELECTION OF JOB TITLES AND INSTITUTIONS OF STUDENTS AND ALUMNI Head of Unit, Head of External Relations, Managing Director, Policy Advisor, President, CEO, Consultant, General Secretary, Director, Executive Director, Director General, Vice-President, Senior Manager; Project Director, Member of Parliament Federal Foreign Office of Germany, German Embassies, Prime Minister s Office Norway, Deutsche Bahn, Google, Sony Corporation, McKinsey & Company, Kinstellar, European Commission, International Trade Centre, United Nations Secretariat, Bertelsmann Foundation, Kiva Microfunds, and several Embassies JOB TITLES INSTITUTIONS CEO, General Manager, Global Brand and Marketing Director, Head of Corporate Strategy and Business Development, Head of Research Group, Senior Policy Advisor, Vice-President of Corporate Development, Vice-President of Strategic Projects Allianz, Bayer, Bosch, Daimler, Deutsche Bank, Dutch Embassy, E.ON, EY, Novartis, Kanbawza Bank, Lufthansa, RWE, Robert Bosch, Siemens, Statnett, ThyssenKrupp, Xendo, and numerous start-ups Private Sector Non-Profit Sector 19% International Organisations 13% 19% EMPA SECTORS 27% 22% Non-German Administration German Federal Administration & Agencies Government / Non-Profit Manufacturing / FMCG Other Consulting 8% 10% 10% IT / Telecommunications 6% 6% EMBA INDUSTRIES 12% Healthcare / Pharma / Biotech 27% 21% Energy / Engineering Financial Services
ESMT HERTIE SCHOOL EXECUTIVE MBA/MPA PROGRAMME * YEAR 1 YEAR 2 2016 2017 2018 Oct 10 15 6 days Dec 5 10 6 days Feb 13 18 6 days May 4 13 10 days June 7 days Oct Jan March 5 16 13 days June Aug Joint Module: Business Innovation and Governance Introduction to general management Data analysis and forecasting Introduction to economic thinking Accounting and management control Organizational behaviour Governance in Theory and Practice: Actors, Institutions, Political Process Managerial analysis and decision-making Financial management and corporate finance Electives (dates flexible) choose from: Individual leadership development itinerary General Management / Management Functions / People and Competition Operations Marketing management Business and corporate strategy Leadership: Power and Influence Managing and developing people Social Innovation and Entrepreneurship Governance and Anti-corruption Workshop in Brussels Governance in Theory and Practice: European Union Governance Capstone Project Preparation Organizational Forms Public Affairs and Political Communication THESIS Evaluating Public Policies Capstone Seminar Public Private Interaction Joint Module The Regulatory State Public Private Partnerships International Field Seminar» ESMT» HERTIE SCHOOL» joint courses The Security-Development Nexus Energy Sustainability and Climate Change Skill Courses (choose 2): Cooperation and problem Solving in International Context Negotiation Moderation Conflict Management Consulting Campaigning, hands-on Global Immersion Practice Project Webinars Global Network Week *schedule and classes subject to change THE EXECUTIVE MBA/MPA THE PROGRAMME DESIGN The Executive MBA/MPA programme provides mid- to seniorlevel managers with the skills and knowledge needed to innovate and grow a business while at the same time spearheading and im plementing social, economic or political development. Knowing how to analyse then solve problems while being an effective leader in the increasingly intertwined worlds of business, politics and civil society will add a new dimension to the progress you can make in your career. Modules offered in Berlin, Brussels, and other cities around the world give you first-hand insight into international public policy and business. Your network will be enriched by peers from the corporate, non-profit and public sectors. You will have have the opportunity to broaden your expertise with input from high-profile lecturers in academia and practice. This application-oriented programme will give you ample opportunity to apply the skills you learn directly to your current job as you go through the programme. IDEALLY SUITED FOR Managers in highly regulated industries Corporate managers working in strategy, regulatory affairs, communication, and government relations departments Managers in public enterprises Private as well as public sector consultants Experts and managers in international organisations as well as public administration Managers in non-profit organisations, such as foundations or associations Politicians Diplomats Media executives and journalists JOINT MODULES: This module focuses on specific challenges at the intersection of business and public administration and thereby provide the link between the MBA and MPA modules. The module includes Business, innovation and governance and the professionally focused capstone project. CORE PROGRAMME: The core programme combines key business and management knowledge from ESMT (Business Foundations, Management Functions ) with in-depth insight into governance and policy analysis from the Hertie School (Governance in Theory and Practice and Public Private Interaction). ELECTIVES: Participants can choose up to three courses from the Hertie School s elective portfolio and from the course offering of the Global Network for Advanced Management, of which ESMT is a member. GLOBAL IMMERSION WORKSHOPS: Both ESMT s International Field Sem inar as well as the Hertie School s Workshop in Brussels offer partic ipants the opportunity to gain insights from the field. Participants may have the opportunity to take one elective module at one of the Global Network for Advanced Management partner schools including Yale School of Management, IE, EGADE, Koç, and others, during the Global Network Week. LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT: Participants receive training and coaching in ESMT s Individual Leadership Development Itinerary module; in addition, they can choose two skills trainings from the Hertie School s portfolio. MASTER THESIS
THE SCHOOLS APPLICATION ESMT and the Hertie School are located in Berlin, one of Europe s most dynamic capitals. Both schools have excellent reputations and extensive networks. ESMT s EMBA is ranked 8th in the world by The Economist and 1st for career progression for four consecu tive years and 30th globally, by The Financial Times. The Hertie School is a member of the Global Public Policy Network which comprises seven leading policy schools around the world. Both schools have a highly international faculty from 20 countries. STEP 1 STEP 2 STEP 3 Internal application process for sponsored candidates Prepare for GMAT, GRE or choose the ESMT Admission Test Schedule and complete admissions interview and ESMT Admission Test, if applicable ESMT and Hertie School receive nomination and candidate sends CV for pre-evaluation Complete online application (and TOEFL or equivalent, if required) Decision by Admission Committees of ESMT and Hertie School THE HERTIE SCHOOL OF GOVERNANCE is a private university based in Berlin, accredited by the State and the German Science Council. Interdisciplinary and practiceoriented teaching, first-class research and an extensive international net work set the Hertie School apart and posi tion it as an ambassador of good govern ance, characterised by public debate and engage ment. The Hertie School prepares exceptional students for leadership positions in government, business, and civil society. A renowned faculty with expertise in economics, business, law, political and social science take an interdisciplinary, policy-oriented approach to the School s teaching and research agenda. The School was founded at the end of 2003 as a project of the Hertie Foundation, which remains its major partner. ESMT EUROPEAN SCHOOL OF MANAGEMENT AND TECHNOLOGY was founded in October 2002 by 25 leading global companies and institutions. The inter national business school offers a full-time MBA, an executive MBA, a Master s in Management as well as open enrolment and customised executive edu cation programmes. ESMT focus es on three main topics: lead ership and social responsibility, Euro pean competitiveness, and the management of technology. Additionally, the business school provides an interdisciplinary platform for discourse between politics, business, and academia. ESMT is based in Berlin, Germany, with Schloss Gracht as an additional location near Cologne. ESMT is a private business school, accredited by the German state, AACSB, AMBA, and FIBAA. Since 2013 ESMT has the right to grant PhDs. TO APPLY, YOU SHOULD HAVE At least 5 years of professional experience An undergraduate degree or equivalent professional qualification Strong GMAT, GRE or ESMT Admissions Test scores (ESMT s Admission Test may be taken on campus on the same day as the admission interview) An English proficiency certificate (TOEFL, IELTS, Cambridge or others) for candidates with limited experience in business English Clear commitment by your employer with regards to studytime allowances and project agreements, or an in-depth discussion with the EMBA and/or EMPA management about your career plan for EMBA/EMPA career change candidates. A strong performance at the personal interview with ESMT and Hertie School representatives KEY QUALITIES WE LOOK FOR IN APPLICANTS Indicators of senior leadership potential for highperformance career growth International outlook, intercultural competence, and a responsible approach to business Proven teamwork skills Strong motivation, commitment and drive to succeed in a challenging academic programme Excellent analytical skills DEADLINES AND FEES Round 1: April 1 Round 2: July 1 Round 3: until September 1 www.hertie-school.org The Hertie School is accredited by: The Hertie School is a member of: www.esmt.org ESMT is accredited by: ESMT is member of: FOR MORE INFORMATION AND TO APPLY VISIT www.esmt.org/emba-empa www.hertie-school.org/emba-empa Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis. Space in the class is limited, and early application is strongly encouraged. The programme fee is 60.000 and is payable over three calendar years. Scholarships are available for selected target groups and self-funded candidates.
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