photo: hapag-lloyd Shipping Part-time MBA degree for executives of the maritime sector taught in Hamburg, Athens/Pireaus, London and Dubai MBA
EXCELLENCE COMMITMENT FAIRNESS OUR VALUES. YOUR SUCCESS. About us HSBA Hamburg School of Business Administration hsba is The UniVerSiTY For BUSineSS in hamburg. Founded in 2004 by hamburg s Chamber of Commerce as a state-recognised third-level institution, it offers bachelor s and master s degrees in business as dual and part-time courses for more than 800 students. We are cooperating with more than 240 companies, which are actively involved in designing and developing our courses in order to ensure that they are constantly aligned with business needs. This means that hsba graduates are perfectly prepared for the requirements of business and have excellent career opportunities. HSBA is strongly infl uenced by the model of the honourable merchant, whose entrepreneurial dealings lead to success in business while also assuming social responsibility. Accordingly, we signed the six principles for responsible Management education (prme) of the Un, which aim to train responsible future managers. hsba summarises its actions under the motto of excellence Commitment Fairness. our Values. Your Success. Dual study programmes: B.Sc. Business Administration B.Sc. Business informatics B.Sc. Logistics Management B.Sc. Maritime Management B.Sc. Media Management part-time programmes: M.Sc. global Management and governance MBA Corporate Management MBA honourable Leadership Cooperative doctoral programme (phd/dba) at Claussen-Simon graduate Centre at hsba With its master s degree programmes, HSBA provides a tailored offering for personnel development in companies. The high share of case studies ensures that the course prepares future managers for the diverse challenges they will face in business. high-quality education for specialists and executi- Prof. Dr. Hans-Jörg Schmidt-Trenz, President of HSBA ves, applied research and consulting round off hsba s offering. excellent ranking results, the course accreditations by the FiBAA (Foundation for international Business Administration Accreditation) Contents About us 3 as well as the institutional accreditation by the german Council of Science and humanities testify to Study course overview 4 the high quality of our university. Course structure 6 Course contents 7 Course organisation 8 Faculty and associate lecturers 9 Studying at hsba 10 Studying abroad 12 Course fees and funding 13 photo: ingo Boelter With our scientifi c approach, we would like to mould the students into ethical, cosmopolitan people with strong professional and methodological expertise and soft skills. in the cosmopolitan city of hamburg with its global orientation, the focus is also on developing students international skills. We offer our students excellent study conditions and give them the best career opportunities possible. A high level of organisational quality and the development of a global network are especially important to us. Dr. Uve Samuels, Managing Director of HSBA Application and admission 14 Contact 15 2 3
Study course overview Photo: Jana Tolle The programme is focused on but also in Athens/Piraeus, London and Dubai. business development in the Shipping industry and related branches. The programme provides the stu- Optional language classes (Chinese, Spanish etc.), dents with the necessary knowledge, analytical visits (port terminals and facilities, short sea voyag- skills and competences regarded as essential for es etc.) and general studies classes offered in other extraordinary managerial performance in the mari- HSBA programmes are also available. time industry. The curriculum comprises of thoughtprovoking lectures, state-of-the-art knowledge and Course organisation and duration discussions with business experts; this mix covers On the regular track, the course lasts 24 months the needs of students aiming at a leading position (six full-time weeks per year). On the fast track, the in the industry. programme can be studied intensively in 12 months (12 full-time weeks per year). The course consists The full-time-week structure of the programme al- of 450 contact hours. lows students to combine employment in locations worldwide with the programme. Course fees and funding The course fees are EUR 15,750 for applications Applicants without a university degree, yet with received prior to 31 May (otherwise EUR 18,000). proven relevant experience in the industry (e.g. as The fees include the lectures and all exam fees, liv- Schifffahrtskaufmann), are welcome to apply. ing and travel expenses are not covered. Tuition fees may be tax deductible. Our students This MBA course is geared towards executives with several years of professional experience with very Number of student places per annum A maximum of 30 students are admitted per year. Students on the Class of 2015 diverse academic backgrounds but all working in the maritime sector. Due to the orga nisation of the programme, this MBA could be attended by stu- Necessary professional experience University graduates need at least two years of rel- weekly study workload of 10 to 15 hours. It is recommended that students talk with their employer about how to combine their study plans with their Key facts Class of 2014 and 2015 dents living or working abroad. Courses in Hamburg and abroad evant professional experience after their graduation. Applicants without a university degree need at least six years of relevant professional experience job before they commence their studies. Students with a German working contract can also take up to 10 days of further education leave during the Students: 24 (including 12 with an international background) The marine and maritime industry is one of the most international industries in the world. Expecialy in Shipping, it is crucial to have large and efficient networks. This is why HSBA decided to include visits to major shipping centres into the study programme. More specifically, the students will experience meeting decision-makers not only in Hamburg to be admitted to the entrance exam. Language The course is taught and assessed in English. Workload On average, the MBA students should expect a course of the study programme. Qualification / degree Master of Business Administration with 60 ECTS. The study programme entitles students to proceed to doctoral studies. Nationalities: Age: Brasil, Canada, Colombia, Estonia, Germany, India, Netherlands, Poland, Russia, Ukraine 24-50 (Average: 34) Accreditation Academic Business Administration, The study programme is accredited by the FIBAA background: economics, engineering, With its focus on Business Development in the maritime industry, the is unique in Europe. Graduates of the programme have learned to think of the future and are prepared to meet the multi-faceted challenges of the sector. (Foundation for International Business Administration Accreditation). And as a higher education institution, HSBA has been accredited by the German law, logistics management, mathematics shipping and ship finance, applicants wi- Prof. Dr. Orestis Schinas, Professor of Shipping, course head, head of the Maritime Business School at HSBA Council of Science and Humanities. thout a university degree 4 5
Course structure Course contents MBA Thesis (Area of Choice, 15 ECTS) and Indemnity Schemes as well as Claims and Practical Implications are covered. This module is delivered with the kind assistance of the legal firm L2C in Hamburg. Photo: Michael Zapf International Management (80 hrs, 7 ECTS, London, Dubai) (80 hrs, 8 ECTS, Hamburg) 4 1 Development Strategies (30 hrs, 3 ECTS) International Ship Management Maritime Business 5 (40 hrs, 5 ECTS, Hamburg) 6 (80 hrs, 8 ECTS, Athens, Piraeus) Advanced Modules Introduction to Maritime Business (60 hrs, 6 ECTS, Hamburg) Basic Modules 7 Maritime Law and Insurance 2 (80 hrs, 8 ECTS, Hamburg) 3 Photo: Karin Rose Advanced modules Module 4: International Management In the module International Management students gain international experience and become acquainted with London and Dubai as leading global business centres. The focus of the module lies on financial issues and global business management (London) as well as on logistics issues and intercultural business management (Dubai). Module 5: International Maritime Business The module International Maritime Business takes place in Athens/Piraeus and Hamburg. It focuses on the employment of ships and the management of fleets and companies. Overview The curriculum is structured in seven modules: two modules focus on management issues; five modules cover topics of the maritime industry. The structure of the curriculum ensures, that students gain in-depth insights into modern management theory and the specific characteristics of the maritime industry. The main focus of the is the development of new business in a constantly changing environment. Growth and change management strategies are of special importance in the global shipping industry. To get acquainted with the leading shipping markets, courses take place in Hamburg, London, Athens/Piraeus and Dubai. 9 of 12 full-time weeks are taught in Hamburg, whereas 3 full-time weeks are taught abroad. Basic modules Module 1: In the module theoretical economic principles, strategy, marketing, human resources and organisation as well as leadership are covered. The students are also introduced into finance and accounting. This module is scheduled to take place in Hamburg. Module 2: Introduction to Maritime Business In Introduction to Maritime Business students gain advanced knowledge and skills in the fields of maritime economics, transportation and logistics as well as policy-making with a focus on the IMO regulatory framework. This module is taught in Hamburg. Module 3: Maritime Law and Insurance In Maritime Law & Insurance Carriage of Goods by Sea, Charter Parties, Marine Insurance, Protection Module 6: Ship Management The Ship Management module combines issues related to ship finance, acquisition of ships as well as commercial and technical management of ships in an innovative, holistic and comprehensive way. Module 7: Development Strategies The module Development Strategies rounds up the programme and confronts the students with integrated and innovative views on the factors determining success and growth of maritime ventures. MBA thesis During the four-month thesis, students examine a topic in-depth in a piece of academic work. The topic can be from the student s professional experience. The Classes will be held in the Handelskammer InnovationsCampus (HKIC) 6 7
Course organisation Faculty and associate lecturers from academia and industry With its full-time week structure, the MBA Shipping is not only suitable for students from Hamburg, but also for non-local students, whether from Germany, Europe or the World. The programme management offers support in all matters relating to studies. Paulien Staal, programme manager Oct Nov Feb Mar Jun Jul Dec Jan Apr May Aug Sep Development Strateg. International Mgmt. International Mgmt. Ship Management Marit. Law & Insur. Marit. Law & Insur. Year 2 Intern. Mar. Bus. Intern. Mar. Bus. Intro to Mar. Bus. Intro to Mar. Bus. Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Development Strateg. International Mgmt. Internat. Mar. Bus. Internat. Mar. Bus. International Mgmt. Ship Management Intro to Mar. Bus. Marit. Law & Insur. Marit. Law & Insur. Intro to Mar. Bus. Year 1 Year 1 More ThAn 20 LeCTUrerS from academia and industry are currently involved in teaching on the course. They come from a wide range of international backgrounds and have extensive professional experience. in order to always ensure the relevance and quality of the course contents, evaluations are performed on a regular basis. The following are just some of the lecturers: Prof. Dr.-Eng. Orestis Shinas Course head professor of Shipping at hsba Maritime policy Ship management Development strategies Prof. Dr. Alkis Henri Otto professor of economics at hsba John Pachoulis Former president hellenic Shipbroker Association international maritime business Carsten Grau Attorney, L2C, Luecke & partner Regular track: MBA in 2 years Fast track: MBA in 1 year economics Maritime Law & insurance photo: Jana Tolle Prof. Dr. Sönke Hartmann professor of operations research at hsba Logistics and networks Dr. Dirk Max Johns Managing Director, Verband Deutscher reeder (german Shipowner s Association) Ship Finance I took the decision to join the programme because of its international character and its practice-oriented teaching concept. In particular, I learned a lot from the case studies and the lectures in maritime centres abroad. Svante Matthias Fink, Sales Manager & QM at Alphatron Marine Deutschland GmbH, Class of 2013 8 9
Studying at HSBA Basic principles and characteristics Studying at HSBA Basic principles and characteristics Photo: Stefan Malzkorn attach a great deal of importance when selecting our teaching staff to the interplay of academic ex- Network approach HSBA maintains close connections with a large Studying in Hamburg As a seaport, Hamburg is an important location for cellence and many years of professional experience number of institutions in Hamburg and around the logistics and foreign trade as well as a leading fi- in well-known companies. world. Our partner companies are at the core of our nancial centre in Germany. It is also home to many strong corporate network, flanked by the associati- advertising and multimedia agencies, media com- on of friends and sponsors of HSBA, the HSBA panies and cultural institutions. In addition, Ham- Learn theory and methods Alumni Association and our international partner universities. burg is synonymous with aircraft and vehicle construction and is an important location for the health sector and has a well-developed basic industry. Discuss and understand Apply in company Excellent study conditions The bright and friendly atmosphere of our campus This mix of economic potential and a good quality provides students with the best conditions for lear- of life makes Hamburg one of Europe s most dyna- Reflect theory ning. Our study groups with generally no more than 30 participants facilitate productive discussions and work. All of the (compulsory) literature, databases mic business regions. With the Inner Alster lake in the centre of the city, countless parks and green spaces, its proximity to two oceans, a large range and journals relevant are available in the HSBA lib- of diverse leisure activities and excellent shopping Employability approach rary. Students benefit from the location of HSBA in areas, Hamburg is one of the top ten city destina- HSBA s study programmes are geared to the needs the heart of the city, directly adjacent to the city hall, tions in Europe and a popular place to live and stu- of practice and open up excellent career opportuni- the Chamber of Commerce with the Commerzbib- dy. The high quality of life is also due to the fact that ties. Our graduates have a solid basis in business liothek and the ZBW [German National Library of Hamburg is one of the safest cities in the world. administration and are quickly in a position to res- Economics]. pond to professional change. Value approach Excellence Commitment Fairness. Our Values. Your Success. HSBA is designed on the basis of this overarching motto. In our guiding principles, we have undertaken to observe the values and the model of the honourable merchant. Issues concerning business ethics are incorporated in the study programmes as an overlapping topic. Photo: Karin Rose Duality approach HSBA s academic approach follows the fundamental principle of duality: combining a challenging theoretical study programme with practical professional experience. Students acquire knowledge and methodological skills in the lectures and apply these in practice. Based on the experiences at the company, the knowledge acquired is then discussed, reflected upon and continuously expanded on in the lectures. In order to ensure the sustained transfer of scientific theory to company practice, we International approach Internationality is an essential component of a balanced course offering, particularly in Hamburg, a city that sees it self as the gateway to the world. HSBA considers the international nature of the course contents to be vital, offering a wide range of study programmes and events in English as well as encouraging study abroad. The share of international students on our master s programmes is 35 per cent on average, with more and more exchange students coming to study at HSBA. 10 11
Study trips to Athens, Piraeus, London and Dubai Course fees and funding Special offerings for students and companies photo: Svante Fink Course fees The course fees are eur 15,750 for the 24-month programme including exam fees for applications received prior to 31 May (i.e. including an early bird discount of 12.5 percent otherwise eur 18,000). The course fees include the networking events as well as participation in extracurricular events. Living and travel expenses are not covered. Tuition fees may be tax deductible. Only the scholarship of HSBA and the German Shipowners association has allowed me to join the programme. I am very much enjoying the unique group experience in this multinational group. Irene Wieja, Class of 2014 Class of 2013 visiting the London Stock Exchange Scholarships and funding programmes hsba also awards several full and part scholarships each year to cover the course fees (for example together with the VDr (Verband Deutscher reeder: The german Shipowners Association), and the Verein der Freunde und Förderer der hsba (an association of hsba sponsors). The funding is awarded to particularly gifted applicants who qualify for fi nancial assistance. photo: Svante Fink Financial assistance amounting to between 25 and 50 per cent and in individual cases even 100 per cent of the course fees can be awarded. Student loans are also available with special terms and conditions from banks cooperating with hsba. More information on scholarships and funding is available on www.hsba.de. Assistance from the employer The study programme is designed to train students for management tasks in companies and to lay the foundations for a successful professional future. This is attractive to students and companies alike, which is why many employers support their employees both in fi nancial terms and by granting additional free time for the MBA programme. The network provided by the is a great benefi t of the programme. The variety of nationalities and the professional backgrounds of the participants creates the perfect condition for learning and broadening one s horizons. Sebastian Kewitsch, NAVES Corporate Finance GmbH, class of 2013 Class of 2013 visiting Dubai 12 13
Application and admission Contact person HSBA admission process Applications can be submitted at any time. Because hsba only awards a limited number of master s study places each year, we recommend that applications are submitted as early as possible. Admission requirements Two years of management experience. Ability to complete a course of studies in english (minimum level: B2 of the european Framework of reference). Academic requirements - A completed third-level degree covering 240 ects credits and with the minimum grade good or - a degree covering 210 (180) ects credits with the minimum grade good supplemented by one (two) additional year(s) of professional experience or third-level training. or - passing the entrance exam: Applicants without a completed third-level degree but with at least 6 years of relevant professional experience (e.g. Schifffahrtskaufmann) are admitted under certain conditions and can be accepted onto the entrance exam. The entrance exam comprises a written paper, a 30-minute oral exam and a two-hour written exam. The written paper deals with a management topic. The paper must be 10 to 15 pages long and has to be submitted within four weeks. The entrance exam takes place after the Admission Day. How to apply Step 1: Written application Applications for the course must be made in writing (by post or via e-mail). Applications must include: Letter of motivation CV Copies of certifi cates including transcript of records and diploma supplement Letter of recommendation from a current or former employer or an academic reference. Step 2: Telephone interview After reviewing the documents, a 30-minute telephone interview takes place to discuss the student s motivation and qualifi cations. Step 3: Admission day Admission day runs for one day and involves an in depth assessment of the applicant s personal and academic suitability. it takes place once a month in hamburg and is held in english. Step 4: Acceptance The applicant is informed in writing of the vote by the admission board. if there are still places available, a study contract is offered. if there are no places left, a place for the following year is offered. Step 5: Signing the contract A place is reserved on the course for the applicant after he/she has signed the contract. Your contact person for applications Supporting institutions Candy Reinecke Service Offi ce hsba hamburg School of Business Administration Alter Wall 38 20457 hamburg germany Telefon: +49 40 36138-959 Telefax: +49 40 36138-751 e-mail: candy.reinecke@hsba.de internet: www.hsba.de Companies cooperating with HSBA (Selection of more than 240 companies) COLUMBIA SHIPMANAGEMENT (Deutschland) GmbH Other documents proof of health insurance and a valid visa must be presented when starting the course. Written application Telephone interview Admission Day Acceptance Signing the contract 14 15
HSBA is the university for business in the city of Hamburg. Founded in 2004 by Hamburg s Chamber of Commerce, today HSBA cooperates with more than 240 companies. As a state-recognised thirdlevel institution, it offers a wide range of bachelor s and master s degrees in business as dual and part-time courses for more than 800 students. A cooperative doctoral programme, high-quality further education for specialists and executives, applied research and consulting round off HSBA s offering. Dual bachelor s degrees B.Sc. Business Administration B.Sc. Business Informatics B.Sc. Logistics Management B.Sc. Maritime Management B.Sc. Media Management Part-time programmes M.Sc. Global Management & Governance MBA Corporate Management MBA Honourable Leadership Cooperative doctoral programe (PhD / DBA) HSBA Hamburg School of Business Administration Alter Wall 38 20457 Hamburg T: +49 (0) 40 36138-700 F: +49 (0) 40 36138-751 E: info@hsba.de www.hsba.de facebook.com/hsba.hamburg xing.to/hsba EXCELLENCE COMMITMENT FAIRNESS OUR VALUES. YOUR SUCCESS. As of: March 2014 Photos cover page 4: Stefan Malzkorn (left, centre right), Andreas Ahnefeld (centre left), Karin Rose (right)