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Executive Master of Business Administration

MAASTRICHT SCHOOL OF MANAGEMENT

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Accreditation

Maastricht School of Management’s MBA programs are accredited by the Association of MBAs (AMBA), the Accreditation Council for Business Schools & Programs [ACBSP], and the International Assembly of Collegiate Business Education (IACBE).

The Cologne Business School ensures highest quality education: in addition to official state recognition of higher education in Germany, all Bachelor, Master and MBA courses are regularly examined by the tri-national accreditation agency FIBAA (Foundation for International Business Administration Accreditation; the accreditation agency for business programs in German speaking countries) acting on behalf of the Wissenschaftsrat (German Council of Science and Humanities) for study programs. In this way the CBS guarantees quality at university level.

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Executive Master of Business Administration

To thrive in today’s entrepreneurial, knowledge-intensive economy, individuals and businesses need relevant, robust and global educational programs and wide-ranging and durable business networks. The development of management and leadership skills is an essential but never-ending quest. Your career and your company can only prosper by staying up-to-date with the latest thinking and practices in modern business. Your skills and assets can only reach their ultimate potential through networking, interacting, partnering and competing on the global stage.

If you also believe as we do that investment in your own capabilities, contacts and global experience are vital for your success, you should check out the Executive MBA of the Maastricht School of Management [MsM]/Cologne Business School [CBS]. Our challenging program, based in the heart of Europe, is state-of-the-art. It prepares you to lead and manage in today’s dynamic global economy – where social and environmental sustainability, making the most of diversity and coping with change are imperatives. With an emphasis on flexibility, our program is designed specifically for mid-career managers, spirited freelancers and entrepreneurs who cannot attend lectures on a full-time basis.

Why should you choose the MsM /CBS Executive MBA?

• International accreditation The Executive MBA [EMBA] is accredited by the Association of MBAs

(AMBA), the Accreditation Council for Business Schools & Programs [ACBSP], and the International Assembly of Collegiate Business Education (IACBE).

• Modulardesign The design of this part-time program enables you to balance the

pressures of work with study. Classes are conducted in seven 10-day modules with breaks and can be completed in 24 months.

• Globalfocus Taught in the heart of Europe by international Faculty, one module of

the program is incorporated into a business-experience opportunity in Shanghai, China’s greatest global business hub.

• Diversityandnetworking MsM and CBS are among the most international business schools

in Europe. The EMBA attracts participants from many countries, professional backgrounds and areas of interest.

• Specializationinsustainability The program offers a specialization on the challenges of sustainability,

including business ethics, sustainable supply chains and sustainable financial management.

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Attracted by the combination of the experience of

the oldest management school of the Netherlands

and the dynamism of a reputable private business

school from Germany, I soon discovered that

MsM/CBS Executive MBA program has much

more to offer. Three study locations, international

student environment, state of art education and

methodology encouraging intellectual discussion

proved particularly empowering as a studying

formula. Distinctive features such as a unique

perspective on sustainability, bringing together

people with very diverse working experience and

a study schedule which does not require you to

put your career on hold are yet other important

advantages of the program. Most of all though, the

people, the fellow students and the professors,

the friends you gain along the way form the true

narrative and make it a life experience.

Beata B. Wlodarczak, LL.M.

I joined the EMBA at MSM & CBS because I wanted

to broaden my profile, I had an IT background and

the EMBA helped me to be well prepared for the

next career step.

The modular program was the best fit for

balancing a demanding job and a high profile study.

The atmosphere was absolutely terrific; I was

impressed by the variety of competences and by

the positive attitude of all the participants. Every

day was a new challenge and we learned a lot from

each other.

Alessandro Mantione

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Modular Design

The EMBA Program, to be completed in 24 months, includes conveniently-paced lectures and classes conducted in seven 10-day modules, minimizing the time that participants need to spend away from work. One module, offered at a partner university in Shanghai, involves a two-week session with lectures and work visits to local businesses. Other modules are taught alternately in Maastricht and Cologne. In the eighth and final module, participants will write their Master’s theses.The EMBA program consists of four elements, starting

with the Foundation segment which provides a solid knowledge base in each of the major management disciplines. The following Core segment offers courses with a broader focus, which are more integrated and are often multidisciplinary in nature. The Specialization segment contains a number of expert specialization courses. The program is completed with a supervised Master’s Thesis as the Performance segment, based on a current business research project of your choice.

Teaching Methodology

Our aim is to stimulate critical thinking and transform business and management problems into profitable opportunities. With a multidisciplinary and multicultural perspective, we teach concepts and theories through problem-based learning exercises, case study analyses, discussions and independent study – not just lectures and seminars.

These problem-based learning exercises and case studies stimulate decision-making, acting as a vehicle for identifying and analyzing problems, for deriving solutions and finding ways to implement them. Group study emphasizes working efficiently and effectively in multicultural groups – an invaluable skill for all leaders and managers. Group study enables participants to benefit from the experiences of others – group members are selected at random to maximize learning opportunities in an environment designed to foster collaboration with fellow participants from different cultures and work environments. As a program taught in three different countries, the EMBA provides excellent opportunities to enhance intercultural communication skills.

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• Outstandingreputationinmanagementeducation

• State-of-the-artcurriculum

• Culturallydiversestudentbody

• Studyalternatelyintwocountries,GermanyandtheNetherlands

• InternationalstudytriptoShanghai

• PossibilityofacquiringinternationalcontactsintheMeuse-RhineEuregion.

• Dedicatedinternationalfacultyandstaff

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Our Executive MBA Graduates

Surveys have shown that our EMBA graduates have improved their career prospects and developed greater confidence in management and leadership. Gaining new responsibilities with increased opportunities for advancement, they have utilized their added skills to take on new professional challenges and career changes, including entrepreneurial ventures.

Dominik Prinz is excelling in his personal career development since he graduated from the MsM/CBS Executive MBA in 2009. He is an industry-recognized thought leader with 10 years experience in branding and advertising. He has deep expertise in modern brand strategy, consumer insights, and thought leadership development. Dominik is passionate about challenging the status quo of marketing. He’s an excellent presenter, and public speaker, known for inspiring teams, building trust and combining right and left brain thinking.Today he works as Strategy Director for the world’s largest and most reputable branding consultancy in New York, USA.

Specialization in Sustainability

Corporate Social Responsibility is essential for companies to maintain competitive advantage in a rapidly changing global economy. Participants will gain a thorough understanding of business ethics and how to promote environmental and social sustainability in the context of challenges such as global warming, widespread poverty and different forms of discrimination.All global firms function through global supply chains. In this program participants gain increased awareness of appropriate and sustainable supply chain management tools.

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• The European Credit Transfer and Accumulation System (ECTS) is a student-centered system based on the student workload required to achieve the objectives of a program

• The curriculum may be subject to change.

1) ECTS stands for European Credit Transfer System2) One credit corresponds with 8 teaching hours

Curriculum Structure

Course eCTs1) equivalent Location Credits Teachinghours2)FOUNDATIONMODUle I1.1 Quantitative Methods 3 24 hours 1.2 Accounting for Managers I (Financial Accounting) 3 24 hours Maastricht1.3 Accounting for Managers II (Management Accounting) 3 24 hoursMODUle II 2.1 Managerial Economics 3 24 hours 2.1 Financial Management 3 24 hours CologneTOTAl FOUNDATION 15 120 hoursCOReMODUle III 3.1 Business in the Global Arena 4 32 hours Maastricht• Geo-Political Environment• Trade and Investment• Global Macroeconomics3.2 Global Corporate Strategy 4 32 hours Maastricht• Global Strategic Management• Measurement and Strategic Performance ManagementMODUle IV4.1 Marketing in a Global Context 4 32 hours Cologne• Global Marketing Management• International Customer, Market and Industry Analysis4.2 Global Supply Chain Management 4 32 hours Cologne• Operations Management & Management Sciences• IT & Global Value Chain Management• Supply Chain ManagementMODUle V5.1 Finance in International Markets 4 32 hours Maastricht • Capital Markets & Institutions• International Finance• International Accounting5.2 Innovation and New Business Ventures 4 32 hours Maastricht• Intrapreneurship• Entrepreneurship• Innovation ManagementMODUle VI6.1 Managing Cultural Diversity (individual level) 4 32 hours Shanghai• Team Dynamics• Human Resources Management• Cross-cultural Management6.2 Leading Change in Multinationals (corporate level) 4 32 hours Shanghai• Corporate Restructuring & Change Management• Corporate Social Responsibility and Ethics• Managing and Structuring OrganizationsTOTAl CORe 32 256 hoursSPeCIAlIZATIONMODUle VII 7.1 Sustainability• Sustainability and Business Ethics 3 24 hours• Sustainable Supply Chain Management 3 24 hours Cologne• Sustainable Financial Management 3 24 hoursTOTAl SPeCIAlIZATION 9 72 hoursPeRFORMANCeMODUle VIIIMaster’s Thesis 24 192 hoursTOTAl 80 640 hours

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Admission Requirements and Procedure

• Minimum:Bachelor’sdegree A sound academic background is the main

prerequisite for admission to the MsM/CBS EMBA Program. Applicants must hold at least a Bachelor’s degree or its academic equivalent from a recognized university, preferably with a foundation in economics and management.

• Languageofinstruction:English Proficiency in English is absolutely essential to

complete the EMBA Program. Applicants whose previous education has been in a language other than English must submit evidence of proficiency in the English language. Minimum TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) score: 88 on the internet-based test; or a minimum IELTS score of 6.5

• GMATscore A GMAT (Graduate Management Admission Test)

score of at least 500 is recommended.

• Managerialexperience Five years or more of managerial experience are

required.

• Candidatesareadmittedonacompetitivebasis–placesontheprogramarelimited.

When completing your application form, please give precise and thorough information. We can only accept complete applications responding to all requirements, which should be submitted at least two months before the start of the program. Please refer to the websites www.msm.nl and www.cbs-edu.de for program start dates, exact application deadlines, full admission requirements and financial details.The Maastricht School of Management/Cologne Business School reserves the right to add or withdraw specialization courses to or from the program to reflect evolving market trends and participant demand.

Sendyourapplicationformtooneofthefollowingaddresses:

Maastricht School of ManagementAdmissions OfficeP.O. Box 12036201 BE MaastrichtThe Netherlandsadmissions@msm.nl

Cologne Business SchoolAdmissions OfficeHardefuststr. 150677 KölnGermanystudy@cbs-edu.de

FinancialDetailsRegistration fee (non-refundable) € 120Tuition Fees* € 24,500Study Materials € 1,500Total € 26,120

* excluding hotel accommodation in Maastricht or Cologne during regular modules; excluding travel and hotel accommodation for the module in Shanghai.

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About MsM

Located in the heart of Europe, within easy reach of Amsterdam, Brussels, Cologne, Frankfurt, London and Paris, MsM is one of the most international business schools in the Netherlands. A long-established global player, we have sixty years of experience in understanding how much good management matters for success. Respecting the need to make internationally accredited management education accessible, our programs are offered around the world, from Cairo to Lima to Nanjing… and beyond. Linking the established with the new and the north with the south, our distinct approach to management and business equips our students and executive training clients to flourish in a world where rapid change and the importance of up-to-date awareness and insights are the only two givens.

About CBS

With more than twenty years experience in forward-looking academic and business studies, CBS was one of the first schools in Germany to introduce a Bachelor of Arts degree in International Business. Today CBS is rated as one of Germany’s top institutions of higher education in the area of business studies. Our close contact with the business world means we know the expectations of our participants and their employers. Famous for its specialization in the field of societal and cultural sensitivity, CBS educates multinational students in a practice-related and cross-cultural manner.

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MaastrichtSchoolofManagementMsM

CologneBusinessSchool Hardefuststrasse 150677 CologneGermanyphone +49 (0)221 93 18 09 727 fax +49 (0)221 93 18 09 30e-mail study@cbs-edu.deweb www.cbs-edu.de/mba

Endepolsdomein 1506229 EP MaastrichtThe Netherlandstelephone +31 43 38 70 808fax +31 43 38 70 800e-mail info@msm.nlweb www.msm.nl