MASTER OF CHINA-EUROPE BUSINESS STUDIES Develop the management skills and cross-cultural perspective required for a career in Europe-China business activities FULL-TIME MASTERS 2015-2016
This master is designed for recent graduates and young professionals who wish to develop their career in a company with worldwide activities. This program provides solid academic knowledge for mastering business operations in foreign countries, more particularly in Asia and Europe. It also offers real-life experience of the multicultural environments of Chinese and European markets. The program aims to build strategic vision, confidence, teamwork and hands-on management skills. Are you up for the challenge? AFTER ATTENDING THIS PROGRAM: 1 2 3 4 5 6 You will have profound knowledge of management functions You master knowledge and skills required in key managerial responsibilities: Leadership, people management and long-term planning You will acquire highly relevant business skills such as: Entrepreneurship, perseverance, motivation, emotional intelligence and initiative You will have developed social skills, problem-solving skills, communication skills and the capacity for teamwork and leadership You are able to examine global issues from a European and Chinese perspective You will have built local competences both in a Chinese and a European business environment
CURRICULUM ANTWERP Management and Organization Operations Management and Research Financial Management Financial and Management Accounting 1 2 4 PARIS/ ANGERS European Integration and Business Environment Digital Marketing International Strategic Management 3 SHANGHAI Branding and Retailing in Asia Asian Economics and Geopolitics Cross-Cultural Management and Negotiation Strategic and Supply Chain Management BUDAPEST Doing Business and Management in Central and Eastern Europe International Marketing Cross-Cultural Management FULL-YEAR COURSES Leadership & Career Development Track French or Chinese Language Course Consulting project China-Europe TOTAL 60 ECTS YELU YU Alumna 2014-2015 After one year, CEBS taught me plenty of things: I learned how to communicate with people from different cultures, I became more self-aware and I experienced how important teamwork can be. Even though the program can be very challenging, I enjoyed it the most. My time at AMS was a very pleasant one, as I felt supported by the staff and faculty. Moreover, the CEBS class now feels as family to me for me, CEBS was one of the best experiences in my life! This curriculum is subject to change
PERSONAL GROWTH IN A MULTICULTURAL ENVIRONMENT 1 1 Leadership & Career Development Track (LCDT) helps kickstart you career! During the program, LCDT will consist of a mixture of exercises, training sessions and individual review discussions to guide you in the discovery of your personal strengths, the development of your leadership skills and ultimately the realization your full potential that will benefit you long after graduation. Skills include: Communication, presentation, negotiation, job interviews, CV writing, group dynamics, leadership, networking, time management, stress management and integrating feedback into your personal development. LEADERSHIP & CAREER DEVELOPMENT TRACK 2 2 We strive to be approachable for all our students, no matter where they are located. Every day, our Program Managers are available to answer all your questions through email, phone, Skype, WeChat, and more. Our (virtual) door is always open for our students! PUTTING OUR STUDENTS FIRST
3 3 INTERNATIONAL FACULTY & HANDS-ON LEARNING 4 During the entire year, you will actively participate in class discussions, workshops, business games, the analysis of real-life case studies, group presentations and several group presentations. These courses will be given by faculty with a high-ranking international profile, often with several years of business experience. Immerse yourself daily in a multicultural environment by working closely together with small groups of students from all 5 continents. After completing the program, you will become part of a very extensive international alumni network. NATIONALITIES 2013-2015 4 EXPOSE YOURSELF TO DIFFERENT CULTURES AUSTRIA BELGIUM CHINA DENMARK FRANCE GERMANY GREECE INDIA INDONESIA MEXICO NETHERLANDS SPAIN SWITZERLAND UNITED KINGDOM UNITED STATES
STEFFI WEIL Academic Director The Master of China-Europe Business Studies is a truly life-changing experience! It fills me with joy seeing how our students from all over the world learn from each other, develop cultural awareness and advance not only their academic skills but also their personal leadership skills. It is wonderful to be able to share my passion and enthusiasm for China throughout the year with our students. Moreover, it is a privilege for the team and me to watch our students grow and become real China-Europe experts after one year!
AIM FOR A CAREER IN KEY MANAGERIAL POSITIONS IN ASIA OR EUROPE This program will teach you fundamental management practices and will provide you with the knowledge and skills required for key managerial responsibilities, such as leadership, people management and long-term planning. PRIOR EDUCATION 2012-2015 64% 16% 5% 4% 4% 7% Economics and Business : Business Administration, Marketing, Finance, Management, International Business, Applied Economics Arts: Linguistics, Interpretation Studies, Literature, Art History, Translation Studies Law Engineering Science: Electronical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Technology Languages Other: Hotel Management, Tourism, Management, Science, Communication DEVELOP LOCAL COMPETENCES BOTH IN A CHINESE AND EUROPEAN BUSINESS CONTEXT During the first semester, all students meet in Antwerp for general management courses, focusing on the different aspects of Euro-China relations with an in-depth analysis of cross-cultural management. In the second semester, all students will travel to Shanghai. During the Last two months of the program, you will collaborate in teams on a Europe/China-related Master Consultancy Project, applying your acquired knowledge and skills through a hands-on management project. Afterwards, our students will reunite in Antwerp for graduation. A symbolic place for graduation, as Antwerp was the beginning of your amazing journey! PREPARE YOURSELF FOR MODERN-DAY BUSINESS CHALLENGES WITH A CONSULTING PROJECT Antwerp Management School students will assist companies for 10 weeks in teams, supervised by their faculty. Together they will work intensively on business challenges and deliver a complete report with fresh insights and practical recommendations. The projects can take place in another country, increasing your job or trainee opportunities. Asian and European students will review any strategic issue that a company or organization is facing in Asia, and in China in particular: its strategic market position, development of new markets, marketing and investment challenges, market research and customer satisfaction studies, sector and industry analysis, etc.
Antwerp Management School also offers the following one year full-time Masters Degrees to recently graduated candidates: 3CONTINENT MASTER OF GLOBAL MANAGEMENT MASTER OF GLOBAL MANAGEMENT MASTER OF GLOBAL SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT MASTER OF MANAGEMENT INNOVATION & ENTREPRENEURSHIP MASTER OF FINANCE MASTER IN HET MANAGEMENT (DUTCH) MASTER IN HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT (DUTCH) FIND OUT MORE AND APPLY HERE www.antwerpmanagementschool.be/cebs CONTACT ME Caroline Rahier Recruitment Officer T +32 (0)3 265 40 11 E caroline.rahier@ams.ac.be ACCREDITATIONS