MSM-MBA Vietnam, HCMC University of TechnologyRoom 315, Building A4, 268 Ly Thuong Kiet St,

Dist. 10, Ho Chi Minh City Tel/ Fax: (848) 38 660 898 – 38 660 899

Admission Tel: 0904 658 211Web: www.msm.edu.vn

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EMPOWERINGGLOBAL BUSSINESS LEADERS

for empowering global business leaders who are ready to challenge themselves in global competition. Our graduates will be able to develop critical thinking and transform management problems into opportunities from a multidisciplinary and multicultural perspectives.

NEW MINDSETSFOR WORLD-CLASS ACHIEVEMENTS

With a multicultural environment that fosters collaboration with renowned faculty and peers, our graduates obtain new mindsets and return to their respective organization with promising career prospects, greater

opportunities for world-class achievements.

of Management (MSM, the Netherlands) and the School of Industrial Management (SIM), HCM City University of Technology (HCMUT). Established in 1998, the MSM-MBA is a post-graduate

executives, the self-employed, and aspiring consultants in general management.

MSM,the Netherlands SIM,

HCM City University of Technology

READY FORGLOBAL IMPACTS

standard management education, our graduates develop invaluable skills for the modern manager, who

in today’s globally competitive environment, and adapt quickly to changing social, political, legal and economic conditions. Our graduates will be ready to make global impacts.

INTRODUCTION

PROFESSORS

PROF. GEERT W.J. HELING, PHDProfessor of Organizational Behavior. Holds a M.A. in Psychology from the University of Nijmegen (the Netherlands) and a Ph.D. in Behavioral Science from the University of Nijmegen. He has extensive experience as a senior management consultant, conducting projects of management and organizational development for national government organizations as well as large and medium size

development, organizational culture, change management and cross-cultural management. In addition, he conducts guest lectures, has been one of the speakers at several conferences concerning HRM and related topics, and has co-authored numerous publications.

PROF. ELLEN HERTZBERG, PHD Prof. Hertzberg holds an MSc and then PhD in Market Economics from University of Strathclyde in Scotland. Her academic interests are business-to-business activities in the market with a

and success-failure factors in reaching win-win positions in negotiations internationally. She has a broad experience in teaching, covering most of

as well as MBA and Doctoral level.

PROF. HA XUAN TRUNG, MBA, MAStudied Business Administration at University of Georgia in the U.S. Holds an MA in Economics from Yale University and an MBA degree from Harvard Business School – Harvard University. He completed 2 years in the PhD program in Political Economy and Government from Kennedy School – Harvard University. He is also a senior advisor on strategic management and business development for the OPV Group.

ASSOC. PROF, LE NGUYEN HAU, PHDHolds a PhD in Marketing and International Business (2005) and a Master of Commerce (1998) from the Western Sydney University in Australia. He is also a Dean of School of Industrial Management and a professor of Marketing at HCMC University of Technology and a visiting lecturer with several renowned international joint programs in Vietnam. He has quite a lot of articles, papers and researches relating to marketing and international business.

PROF. PIMAN LIMPAPHAYOM, PHD, CFAHolds an MBA from University of Southern Mississippi, PhD from University of Rhode Island in the

Financial Analyst (CFA). He is a CFA Charterholder and serves on the Board of Directors of the CFA Society of Portland. He has extensive experience on corporate governance

World Bank, the Asian Development Bank, the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD),

worked closely with Asian regulators and practitioners on various corporate governance projects in China, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Philippines, Singapore,

an advisor to the Securities Investors Association of Singapore (SIAS), the Philippines Institute of Corporate

Director Association.

PROF. RUDOLF GRUNIG, PHDProfessor of University of Fribourg. He teaches decision methods, strategic management, planning and control systems, organizational development, and strategic management. Prof. Grünig earned his PhD in business administration from the University of Bern. His research focuses on heuristic decision methods, strategic analysis and planning, and planning and control systems. In addition to his teaching and research activities, Prof. Grünig is a strategy consultant and serves as a board member for several Swiss companies.

PROF. STEPHANIE JONES, PHDProfessor of Organizational Behavior. She graduated with a PhD from University College London, having gained her Bachelor’s degree from the London School of Economics. Specializing in management and HRM, Dr. Jones managed consulting and training businesses in the UK, Hong Kong, PRC, India, Australia and Dubai. She was also actively engaged in writing and researching books and articles, and was the author of over 25 books in business and management. Dr. Jones is principally involved in the teaching of MBA and DBA programs for Maastricht School of Management all over the world.

Professor of Finance at TiasNimbas, the business school of Tilburg University and Eindhoven University of Technology (Netherlands), University of San Diego (1984-1989) and California Polytechnic University (1989-2002) (USA). He

from Harvard University (1977), holds an MBA from Cornell University and studied commercial engineering at Leuven University. He has taught in post-graduate programs in 20 countries. His research and teaching interests focus

capital budgeting, and international

three books and 170 articles in academic journals such as the Journal of Portfolio Management, and Journal of Business Finance and Accounting.

PROF. SUNDAR VENKATESH, PHDProfessor of Accounting. Holds a PhD in Management with specialization in Accounting and Control. He has more than 21 years of professional experience working as an academician and also with the private sector. Dr. Venkatesh

research papers, working papers and textbooks. His teaching and research interests include �nancial analysis, disclosure management, strategic cost management, corporate �nance, international �nancial strategies, and management control systems.

PROF. DAVID J. DINGLI, MBA, M.PHILDavid is an Assistant Professor in Operations Management. He has been working for MSM since the year 2000. He holds an M.Phil. degree from Maastricht School of Management, an MBA from Henley Management College –Brunel University (U.K.) and a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering from the University of Malta. David is currently pursuing his DBA at MSM. He is a member of the Malta Institute of Management and the Malta Federation of Industry. He lectures in operations management, global supply chain management, corporate global strategy and entrepreneurship & innovation technology.

IN SERVICE SECTOR

Banking: Citibank, Deutsche Bank, ANZ, HSBC, ACB, VIB, Calyon, Eximbank, Maritime Bank…

Transportation: Vietnam Airlines, Saigon

Vinatrans, Ben Nghe Port...

Insurance: Prudential, AIA, AAA, Bao Minh, Manulife...

Auditing & Consulting: Vietnam International Leasing Co., KPMG, PriceWaterHouseCooper, Indo-China...

Hotel & Tourism: Norfork, Saigon Tourist, Windsor Plaza, Legend…

Others: Neilsen Vietnam, Waltmart, Metro, Navigos, Vietnamwork, Harvey Nash...

22% Top management

MANAGEMENT LEVEL

10% State owner

COMPANY PROFILE

35% Business & Economic

STUDENT BACKGROUND

28% Middle management

75% Foreign/joint venture 25% Others50% Others

15% Local private 40% Engineering

Man

agement Level

Company

Background

ALUMNIPROFILE

ALUMNI PROFILE

ALUMNI PROFILE

IN MANUFACTURING SECTOR

Food & Beverage: Coca Cola, Nestle, Friesland Campina, Pepsi, SabMiller (Gambrinus)...

Pharmacy: Bayer, United Pharma, DKSH, OPV,

Chemistry: ICI Paint, LG, P&G, Oral B, Unilever, Shell, Castrol, Japan Vietnam Petroleum, Covestro...

IT: Nokia, Siemens, Ericsson, Stelecom, FPT, IBM, Intel

Furniture: Tropic Dane, Scancom, Euro Window…

Electronics: Otis, Schneider Electric SA, REE, Samsung...

Textile: Tuan…

Others: Holcim, Tetra Pak, Avon, Nike, Kimberly Clark, Ford, Yamaha, BlueScope Steel…

ALUMNI PROFILE

33Average age

10%Foreigner Students

9Average years ofwork experience

Students graduatedfrom oversea(bachelor’s degree)

25%

Foreign students

Students graduated from overseas

(bachelor’s degree)

JOINA NETWORK OF IMPACT AEROSPACE

BEAT WAFLER(MSM 4)

________________Consul General (hon)

Consulate ofSwitzerland

THIEU THI NHAT LE(MSM 11)

________________CEO & DirectorVietnam Asset

Management Ltd.

TRAN VIET HUY(MSM 14)

________________Managing Director

TRANSAS JCS

CHEN CHIEN LIANG(MSM 13)

________________Country Sales Manager

Covestro Vietnam

CAREY ZESIGER(MSM 5)

____________________Development Manager

Global Standards -Toan Tin

PHAM NGOC MINH(MSM 1)

________________Chairman

Vietnam Airlines

EDUCATION/

FINANCE

PHAN HOANG TUAN(MSM 8)

________________Chairman

Corporation

LOGISTICS

THOMASHERMANSEN

(MSM 2)_______________

Board MemberECI Saigon

BUI MINH TIEN(MSM 3)

___________________Chairman of Board

Petro VietnamFertilizer &

Chemicals Corp.

PHAM THI MY LIEN(MSM 9)

________________Managing Director

GSK Vietnam

LE DUC DUONG(MSM 5)

________________National

Logistics ManagerCoca Cola VN

NGUYEN NGOVI TAM

________________CEO

Vinh Hoan Corp

TRAN XUAN NAM(MSM 7)

____________________Vice President - Lecturer

– Author VCFO

ENERGYCONSTRUCTION/ REAL

ESTATE

JAN KOESLING(MSM 6)

____________________

Portfolio ManagerBayer Vietnam

HEALTHCARE/ LIFE SCIENCES

BANKING/ FINANCE

MANUFACTURING

FOOD

CONTINUOUS LEARNING ECOSYSTEM

We believe learning is a continuous & multual process.We cultivate an ecosystem for interactive learning.

comfortable and friendly atmosphere for attendants. Besides, this event’s purpose is to update knowledge, share experience and expand the MSM network.

COFFEE TALK SERIES

MSM by congratulating the new graduates on their coming graduation, kicking up the current students, welcoming the newcomers, and tightening network of alumni brothers/sisters and their families. With the purpose of bringing all participants closer, this event is especially designed for MSM-MBA

event is a a two-day trip with a variety of exciting outdoor activities, which bring participants not only joyful moments but also networking values among members.

Hand in hand, we make our MSM family bigger and stronger!

Graduation is a proud day for new graduates, their families and friends. It is a special occasion to celebrate academic achievements and recognize the hard works during the time at MSM-MBA program. It marks the point at which the new graduates leave the school to make their own ways in the world. We are keen to make the day a special one, and ensure that graduation day is a happy memory for years to follow.

New graduates can choose to attend graduation ceremony in MSM Netherlands, in MSM Vietnam, or

Netherlands. MSM-MBA degree is special - it is a globally recognized degree.

TEAMBUILDING TRIP

ATTENDING GRADUATION EVENT

ACTIVITIES OF MSM ASSOCIATION OF STUDENTS AND ALUMNICharity trips, Year-end Party and Community Trainning Network are activities that connect MSM Alumni and the community.

Mr. Pham Ngoc Minh,Chairman, Vietnam Airlines Corp - MSM1“Maastricht MBA is a great program. It provides tool for managers to grow and organizations to expand.”

Mr. Bui Minh Tien,Chairman of Board, Petro Vietnam Fertilizer and Chemicals Corporation - MSM3“Maastricht MBA was suitable for me with a convenient

teaching methodology provided by experienced and dedicated professors and lecturers, who come from famous universities around the

an international program. We have experienced enjoyable time with our classmates from

only acquire knowledge from the lecturers but also learned a lot from our classmates through teamwork &

Mr. Jean-Pierre C.L Bousquet, General Manager, Cowan

“Maastricht MBA Program has the kind of essential

concept and tools that help make more sense and take advantage of today’s complex competitive arena.”

Consul General (hon), Consulate of Switzerland - MSM4

“Maastricht MBA provides high quality lecturing and a convenient schedule to study, two important criteria for people who have to work fulltime.”

General Director, Interpharma Manufacturing Vietnam (Ltd.) – MSM5

is very practical in providing students with modern business knowledge and

and experienced faculty but also from their classmates. However, students need to invest much to get the highest return from the program.”

Mr. Pham Ngoc An, Supply Chain Manager,

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FrieslandCampina - MSM9“I had the opportunities to learn new concepts and best practices from professors who had strong academic backgrounds and rich business

shared their knowledge, but also brought cultural diversity,

parts of the world. I am now living and working abroad,

from the MBA course. It has broaden my horizons business-wise, as well as geographically.”

Managing Director, GSK Vietnam - MSM9“Maastricht MBA is a challenging & interesting program that discusses a wide variety of business topics and helps you apply them to your career. To develop successfully a new generation of young,

and we have believed in the quality of Maastricht MBA program.”

CEO & Director, Vietnam Asset Management Ltd - MSM11“Maastricht MBA program provided me with not only very up to date and useful management knowledge, but also valuable opportunities to meet and work with experienced and dedicated

professors as well as friendly classmates from diverse business background, through which I have learned so much for my career enhancement.”

Mr. Johnny Chen,Country Sales Manager, Covestro Vietnam - MSM13

a Taiwanese and a Korean, recommended Maastricht MBA to me when they persuaded me to get a MBA. I didn’t strongly believe in the recommendation. I got to go and visited all MBA programs in the city at that time. Maastricht MBA impressed me with its curriculum, in which many valuable subjects about management are discussed, from Organization Behavior to Leadership, from Supply Chain to Marketing, from Finance to Strategy, etc... It is all key knowledge for participants to excel as an executive.”

Mr. Ha Tuan Anh,Nation Sales Manager of Professional Product Division, L’Oreal Vietnam Inc. - MSM14“Graduation from the Maastricht MBA program has indeed opened for me a world with plenty of career development opportunities that I could never imagine before. Getting a new and very good job which I am really enjoying at the moment is just one of

brought to me. Participating in this 2-year course means you have enriched yourself with

more useful knowledge, better working and organizing skills and very importantly a wider network of good friends who would become very helpful for your personal and professional development.”

Head of IT, HCMC Securities Corporation (HSC) - MSM14

my expectation to my

structure of the program and the content of each topic are well-thought and presented in a way that can be reasonably business knowledge and skill sets together with my technical experience to tackle both business opportunities and problems.”

Chairman, United Education - MSM15

Maastricht MBA Program,

managing my corporation and dealing with my business partners. I am glad that I took the opportunities to get the knowledge from this program; and I am proud of making friends with many successful alumni. Apart from the knowledge that I have learned, this program also helps me recognize that the precious character of a manager is CONSISTENCE.”

APPLICATION PROCEDURE

Applicants are expected to submit a full application package, which includes the following items:

1. Application Form

1 original and 2 copies.

2. Personal Information (CV)

1 original and 2 copies.

3. Reference Letters

with the candidate’s work and studies.

2 notarized copies (if the original is in English),

1 notarized copy of original and 2 notarized copies of an English translation (if the original is not in English).

5. Transcripts of grades

2 notarized copies (if the original is in English),

1 notarized copy of original and 2 notarized copies of an English translation (if the original is not in English).

7. Passport-size photos

3 photos, with your signature and name written on the reverse.

1 copy of original or a notarized copy of English translation if the original is not in English.

9. Statement of motivation for MBA study

1 original and 2 copies.

COMPLETE APPLICATION FORMS MUST BE SUBMITTED TO

MSM-MBA Vietnam, HCMC University of Technology

Tel/ Fax: (848) 38 660 898 – 38 660 899Admission Tel: 0904 658 211Email: admission@msm.edu.vn Web: www.msm.edu.vnFacebook: msm.vietnam.mba

ADMISSION SCHEDULEApplication: April to JuneAcademic English class: AugustStep to MBA course: April & JulyOpening: September

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