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Contents
CAREER SECTION
6 THE ROAD TO REDEMPTION
Many business schools were directly blamed for the
recession, and the fallout from the recent crisis has
created a great deal of debate and proposed change
10 MBA SALARIES
Despite the world emerging from the financial
crisis, an upturn in MBA salaries is only gradually
feeding through in the market for MBAs
14 LEADERSHIP PROGRAMS
Many MBA students find leadership development
programs an attractive career option as career
coaching appeals to people aiming high
18 RUSSIANS LOOK CLOSER TO HOME
The UK has recently replaced the US as Russian
MBA’s favoured destination as students from all over
the region start looking for programs closer to home
22 MBAS: THE NEXT GENERATION
As sustainability becomes part of the new business
reality, business schools are experimenting with
new and innovative ways of teaching it
26 TOPMBA.COM RECRUITER SURVEY
Optimism is returning to the MBA career world
and MBA job opportunities are increasing in most
countries around the world
30 SPORTS MANAGEMENT
The number of MBAs moving into sports
management is booming as international sports,
and associated revenues, expand
32 YOUR NEW EMPLOYER
One way to learn a lot about a potential employer
is to read their Corporate Social Responsibility
(CSR) Report
Contents
36 UK: CAUTIOUS OPTIMISM
Certain UK job sectors are hiring and many
experts feel there is reason to be cautiously
optimistic about Britain’s future
40 INDIA TO BECOME THIRD LARGEST
ECONOMY?
Some predictions say that India is poised to
overtake China’s growth rate, so perhaps it will
become the world’s third largest economy by 2030
EXECUTIVE INTERVIEWS
43 ALUMIL
Building excellence every day
45 INFOSYS
Building tomorrow’s enterprise
MBA SECTION
54 MBA APPLICATIONS
Choosing the right MBA, and getting in, are the
two key problems for any business school candidate,
so how should they start making those choices?
58 MBAS ACROSS BORDERS
As businesses become increasingly global,
business schools offer programs that allow students
to experience business around the world
62 TEN TIPS FOR B-SCHOOL ADMISSIONS
There are no guarantees, but if you follow these
steps your chances of completing a successful
application dossier will be greatly increased
66 MBA OR MASTERS
Candidates face a tricky question – should they
take the general MBA qualification, or should
they specialize with a targeted masters course?
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68 SPECIALIZED MBAS DEANS’ DIARIES

The jury is out: are specialized MBAs the way
forward or are they an oxymoron, leading to 46 CLU GRADUATE PROGRAM IN BUSINESS
students pigeon-holing themselves? (CALIFORNIA LUTHERAN UNIVERSITY)
Charles Maxey, Dean of CLU Graduate School of
72 SOFT SKILLS Business
The QS TopMBA Jobs and Salary Trends Report
shows that demand for ‘soft’ skills has drastically 47 CORNELL UNIVERSITY JOHNSON
increased for MBA recruiters worldwide SCHOOL OF BUSINESS
Dean Joseph Thomas
76 INDIAN ACCREDITATION
Indian business schools reinvent themselves to stay 48 IESE BUSINESS SCHOOL
ahead of the race to attract the best students and Pedro Videla , IESE Professor and MBA Academic
faculty Director
78 INDIAN SCHOOLS REACH OUT 49 MANCHESTER BUSINESS SCHOOL
A recent ISB agreement with MIT could herald Dean Prof Michael Luger
groundbreaking changes in the Indian MBA
world 52 UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND, ROBERT H.
SMITH SCHOOL OF BUSINESS
Dean G. Anandalingam
REGIONAL FOCUS 53 UNIVERSITY OF ST. GALLEN
82 NORTH AMERICA REGIONAL FOCUS Winfried Ruigrok, Dean Executive School of
The USA is perennially the top destination for Management, Technology and Law (ES-HSG)
MBAs to study in, but how do you get to work there
and what are the pitfalls?
98 EUROPE REGIONAL FOCUS
With London one of the world’s leading finance
and banking centres, the UK remains the world’s
second most popular MBA destination
138 ASIA REGIONAL FOCUS
Korean MBA schools are fast stepping up their
efforts to improve their status in the Asian MBA
market by acquiring international accreditation

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Business school profiles

North America Asia
84 American University – Kogod 143 Doshisha University
85 CLU Graduate Program in Business 144 Hitotsubashi University
86 Emory University 146 HKUST
87 Fordham University Graduate School of Business 148 Nanyang Technological University
90 George Mason Univeristy 152 NUCB Graduate School
91 Hult International Business School 153 The Chinese University of Hong Kong
92 Johns Hopkins University 155 Tsinghua University
93 Rice Univerity – Jones
94 St Mary's University
95 Tufts University – Fletcher School
96 Webster University – St. Louis Australia & New Zealand
156 AGSM
157 La Trobe University
Europe 158 Macquarie Grad School of Management
100 Aberdeen Business School 159 Melbourne Business School
101 Amsterdam Business School 160 Monash University
102 Ashridge Business School 161 QUT Graduate School of Business
103 Audencia Nantes School of Management 164 University of the Sunshine Coast
104 Bradford University 165 University of Western Australia
105 Business School Lausanne 166 University of Wollongong
108 Copenhagen Business School
109 Cranfield School of Management
110 EMLYON
111 ENPC
112 ESADE
113 ESSEC
116 European University
117 GISMA
118 HEC Paris
119 IE Business School
120 IESE Business School
121 Imperial College Business School
122 Lancaster University Management School
123 LUISS Business School
126 Manchester Business School
127 Mannheim Business School
128 MIP
129 Moscow School of Management Skolkovo
130 Reims Management School
131 Sabanci University
134 University of Edinburgh Business School
135 University of Westminster Business School
136 Vlerick Leuven Gent
137 Warwick Business School
138 WHU – Otto Beisheim School of Management

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Editors’
TopMBA Career Guide
Editor in Chief . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Nunzio Quacquarelli
Desk
Managing Editor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ross Geraghty Cautious optimism is the catchphrase for the
editors@qs.com MBA market in 2011. While there is still
uncertainty, global equity markets are Nunzio Quacquarelli
predicting strong growth in corporate profits, MA Cambridge
Features writers which inevitably results in strong hiring plans.
Debeshi Gooptu Bakshi . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Dan Beaudry MBA Wharton
Business school applications also remain robust.
Richard Burns . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Alena Eckelmann Editor in Chief
Ross Geraghty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Richard Gunawan In this edition, we have invited deans of
some of the world’s top business schools and
Caroline Parry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Mary Anne Thompson
corporate executives to comment on three
Giselle Weybrecht . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . David Williams important themes:
1) Career outcomes for MBAs
Magazine Manager 2) Ethics in business – redemption
Kamran Ahmed following the financial crisis
3) The next generation of MBA programs
kam@qs.com
– what will they look like?

Senior Corporate Manager Throughout the recent recession, the Ross Geraghty
Dan Beaudry number of MBAs employed three months after Managing Editor
dan.beaudry@qs.com graduation remained between 80-100% at
almost every business school featured in the Guide, making the MBA probably
the most recession proof qualification in today’s global economy. Our own
General Production Manager research, the QS TopMBA.com Jobs & Salary Trends Report, in the article on
Ed Winder page 10, predicts a healthy pick-up in MBA hiring and salaries in 2011, especially
ed@qs.com in banking and financial services, as well as consulting, energy and technology.

Editor (Executive MBA) Business ethics is a passionate topic for many deans and CEOs. Infosys, one of the
world’s largest software companies, headquartered in India, is an example of a new
Dawn Bournand
generation of MBA Employers, and the CEO, Narayana Murthy, is on record
explaining the company’s ethical approach to responsible leadership. Professor
Production Manager (Executive MBA) Pedro Videla, academic dean of IESE argues in the Guide for a new model for
Katy Webster corporate ethics. He observes, “people work together not only for monetary
benefits, but also to be recognized and to learn. This humanist focus, which places
a priority on values and the work environment, can be a powerful driver of change.”
Designer
Tim Gillen MBA curricula are currently undergoing the greatest changes in the history of
management education. Dean Anandalingam, of the Robert H. Smith School of
Covers Business, explains, “several paradigm changes [are] coming in the way MBA
Teresa Arevalo programs are structured.” He highlights, “an increased emphasis on experiential
learning, interdisciplinary courses, blended learning opportunities, and greater
emphasis on teaching entrepreneurship.” And lastly, he concludes “we will find
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MBA

Business schools seek

to redress the
ethical balance
By Ross Geraghty, managing editor, TopMBA.com and TopMBA Career Guide

The road to redemption can be a long and rocky one. For the world’s business schools,
many of which were directly blamed for the recession by some commentators, the fallout
from the recent crisis has created a great deal of soul-searching and debate

B
usiness schools and their deans have
spent significant effort and money to
deflect the blame that was aimed at
them, fairly or unfairly, and are at pains to show
what work they have done to redress the balance;
that MBA programs can be ethical, sustainable,
and forces for good business practice.
There is no question that the recession
involved business school alumni. After all,
MBAs traditionally apply for top positions in
international finance and banking. But
blaming MBAs for the recession, as Dean Jenny
George of Melbourne Business School in
Australia says, “is as futile as blaming humans
for it.” Tuck Business School Dean Paul Danos
is a little more specific, suggesting that,
“perhaps less than one percent of the people
who caused the problems,” were MBAs.
If there is one positive to emerge from the
recession it is this: there are increasing numbers
of people entering the business world who
genuinely want to avoid the domino spiral of
the credit crunch, the downturn and then the
recession. The current crop of business school
candidates is significantly more motivated
towards sustainability, corporate social
responsibility and ethical leadership than the
preceding generation.
The most recent research proves this. Our
own TopMBA.com Applicant Survey 2010
shows that more MBA candidates than ever
before insist on courses that contain a strong
emphasis on ethical learning. Emphasis on
CSR and sustainability have become a major to work for charities in developing countries, has
part of MBA candidates’ school selection seen a 100% increase in applications over the last
criteria, and schools demonstrating strength in two years. Also, according to program manager
these areas have seen a major increase in Kareem Mansour, there has been “a
applications for that reason. continuation of extremely high interest from
MBAs, based both in the US or overseas, with an
Changing interests average of 100 applicants applying for each short-
Admissions officers, people on the front line of term assignment.”
business school recruitment, have also seen a At an educational level, this is having a
massive change in candidates’ interests. “It seems massive impact on the thinking of business
like every other student is asking about our school deans. You can’t ignore a small swell in
“If there is one positive to emerge from the recession it is this:
there are increasing numbers of people entering the business world
who genuinely want to avoid the domino spiral of the credit crunch,
the downturn and then the recession”
credentials in CSR or sustainability,” says public interest, let alone a tidal wave. And now
admissions officer Mary Granger of ESADE the other major stakeholder in the MBA
Business School in Spain, talking at the QS triumvirate, big business, is taking a lead in
World MBA Tour in Shanghai in November social responsibility, business schools have had
2010. “This was not the case even ten years ago.” to stand up and be counted too.
NGOs and charities have seen a marked Many have taken steps to alter the structure
increase in MBA applications. The number of of their MBA courses, by adding ethics,
candidates considering working in charities after leadership or CSR or sustainability modules in
graduating has doubled in four years, according at some stage of the course, either as optional or
to the QS research. The MBA Enterprise Corps, mandatory. The Aspen Institute’s Beyond Grey
a Washington-based NGO which sends MBAs Pinstripes ranks schools according to the amount

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of time spent teaching these issues. Meanwhile
some schools such as Stamford in the US,
ESADE in Spain and Canada’s Schulich
Business School can claim they were involving
CSR and ethical courses on their programs long
before the recession. Others have not added
specific courses but, as Santiago Iñiguez of
Spain’s IE Business School says, “ethics are
interwoven into the DNA of our course, so we
didn’t feel the need to add specific modules.”
Stakeholder approach
Since 2007, MBA programs have been
clambering over themselves to promote the
emphasis they place on moving away from
profitability as the single bottom line towards a
more holistic stakeholder approach. Even
Harvard Business School, that grand old dame
of conservative business ideology, recently
elected to Dean Professor Nitin Nohria, an
Indian national with a background in corporate
transformation and accountability, and
sustainable economic and human performance.
Rapidly developing nations such as
China’s own attempts to ‘green’ its economy are
regularly detailed, even though the pace of
reform is far too slow for some onlookers.
Though the road is long and rocky, recognition
of problems with corporate social responsibility
and sustainability in the world’s largest
economy-in-waiting are hopefully positive
developments. Meanwhile, access to
international methods, which are sometimes in
conflict with Chinese approaches to business,
will increasingly foster a culture of
understanding for all parties concerned.
Understanding why an official in a small town
in China is offered financial thanks for his part
in securing a contract is as important as
understanding why such practices in the UK,
for example, are frowned upon.
Internationalization
China’s future business leaders are
internationalizing themselves at speed by
attending business schools in far-flung
countries and then returning home to
manage the colossal investments flooding
into the country. There are an increasing
number of Chinese MBA students at almost
every top business school in the world.
Perhaps only India has a greater thirst for
well-trained, talented business leaders with
a global perspective, contacts in every corner
Editorial
MBA
of the globe and a wealth of experience to
bring home with them.
And these ambitious Chinese, like
their peers from other nations, want to get
ahead in business, but not at the expense
of communities and the environment.
Danny Bo Qin, from Shenzhen, is in the
class of 2012 at Tuck Business School at
Dartmouth, New Hampshire, and says that
his choice of school was based on Tuck’s
ethical reputation.
“Tuck believes that business isn’t always
about maximizing profitability. Faculty and
students often partner with local businesses
and non-profit organizations and advise
them on issues of business sustainability and
responsibility. This mission provides
opportunities for MBA students to use their
business knowledge to further the greater
good of society. I wanted to be part of a
community like this,” he says.
Long and rocky the road to redemption
may be. But with the new generation of
business leaders navigating those paths, with
the help of the business schools that train
them, there is hope that the errors of the
recent past can be avoided.
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SALARIES

MBA salaries:
how industries and regions compare
By Nunzio Quacquarelli

Review from QS TopMBA.com Salary & Recruitment Trends Report 2010/11

What is happening to MBA salaries? The TopMBA.com Salary & Recruitment Trends
Report 2010 provides the most current and comprehensive review of MBA salary trends
based on our survey of 2,157 actively hiring MBA recruiters last year, from a sample of
5,007 global employers. Visitors to the QS World MBA Tour can download the full report
by registering on TopMBA.com. The report also compares our survey results with average
salaries self-reported by top schools in each major country and region around the world

Regional comparison of MBA salaries
Around the world, MBA salaries have slipped by an average of 5% in
2010 compared to 2009. Despite the world emerging from the
financial crisis, an upturn in MBA salaries has yet to feed through in
the market for MBAs.
Yet this is perhaps just a lull before a significant lift in MBA
salaries in the near future. As more and more employers seek MBAs
in all corners of the world, MBA salaries are slowly but surely
equalising. There are a growing number of companies operating as
multinationals and implementing international recruitment
schemes, offering similar terms to new hires independent of location.
As we emerge from recession these companies are being cautious,
but once we enter a full-blown growth phase, the shortage of MBAs
will be exacerbated by these new entrants and is sure to push up
salaries once again (All figures US dollars).
Table: Comparison of MBA salaries by region 2009-2010
Region 2009 2010 % Change
USA & Canada 91,800 87,700 -4.5%
The table shows that all regions of the world reported slight declines
in MBA salaries in 2010, except for Latin America. There are several
reasons for this downward pressure. Firstly, the growth in demand for
MBAs is primarily in emerging markets around the world and amongst
medium-sized enterprises, which typically pay lower salaries than larger,
established MBA recruiters in the West. Secondly, the recovery in Western
markets is not as strong as recruiters were anticipating last year and as a
consequence multinational companies remain cautious. Thirdly, the
strength in the dollar has lowered the salaries reported in pounds and euros
by companies in Europe.
Comparing MBA salaries in North America and Western Europe
The table below compares average salaries reported by a sample of MBA
employers in the US and Western Europe, since 2007. These salaries
refer to MBAs hired from any business schools, by employers based in
the US or any Western European country.
Table: Average salaries: US & Western Europe
Region 2007 2008 2009 2010

Latin America 68,500 69,000 +1.0% North America 89,500 91,300 91,800 87,700

Western Europe 91,200 85,600 -9.3% Western Europe 97,400 99,200 91,200 85,600

Asia* 71,600 69,600 -2.8% Source: QS TopMBA.com Salary & Recruitment trends Report 2010/11
Central Europe 51,000 47,500 -6.9%
Africa M.East 49,500 n/a The financial crisis and subsequent recession in the West have
certainly had a downward impact on MBA salaries, but the impact has
*Excludes India and China not been severe. MBA salaries in North America in 2010 have dipped 5%
Source: QS TopMBA.com Salary & Recruitment trends Report 2010/11 compared to the previous year. MBA salaries in Western Europe have

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SALARIES

dipped 6% year on year, but 14% since their peak in 2008, when reported The table below shows average salary and bonus for key
in US dollars. However, the European fall can largely be explained by industry sectors. Pharmaceuticals and healthcare reported the
the weakness in the pound and euro since mid-2008 and, when adjusted highest average base salary this year at $92,264, slightly ahead of
for exchange rates, the trend in Europe is very similar to North America, financial services, telecoms and consulting. The lowest average
with only slight downward pressure in MBA salaries salaries are paid in transportation, travel & hospitality, FMCG and
An average salary of $86,650 across Western Europe and North public sector.
America is still roughly three times the salary being achieved by fresh In terms of bonuses, energy tops the table this year, averaging
undergraduates entering the job market for the first time – not bad $73,300 compared to $39,323 in financial services and $29,700 in
for MBA candidates who on average have just three years of work recruitment services. The lowest bonuses are paid in public sector,
experience post first degree. utilities, retail and construction.
The variation in salaries by broad industry category is not as steep In terms of total compensation, the highest-paying sector in
as it once was with only a 10% variation in salaries being paid across 2010 is energy, averaging over $150,000, followed by financial
the broad industry categories below. Ten years ago, an MBA was services averaging around $130,000, then consulting/professional
effectively a passport into a career in strategy consulting and services at $118,000.
investment banking with salaries as much as 50% higher than other
sectors. These sectors still pay the best, but not by as much as in the Table: Breakdown of average salaries by sector
past. The table below compares employer responses categorised into across North America and Western Europe 2010
four broad industry groupings. On average, all financial services
Industry sector Salary Bonus
companies are paying salaries of $90,926 in 2010, ahead of consulting
firms which average $87,627, technology firms which average $85,815 Construction / Property 86,000 16,133
and general industry (includes manufacturing, FMCG etc) which is Consulting / Professional Services 86,430 21,700
averaging $82,443 in 2010.
Electronics / High Technology 76,691 21,378
Table: MBA salaries by Industry: North America and Western Europe Energy 82,630 73,300

Sector 2009 2010 Financial Services / Banking 90,091 39,323

General Industry 84,100 82,443 FMCG 72,292 20,550

Consulting 91,800 87,627 IT / Computer Services 84,732 17,078

Financial Services 92,500 90,926 Manufacturing / Engineering 84,277 15,514

Technology 88,000 85,815 Media / Entertainment & Arts 85,900 10,450

Other 78,815 13,275
Source: QS TopMBA.com Salary & Recruitment trends Report 2010/11
Pharmaceuticals / Biotech & Healthcare 92,264 13,956
Public Sector / Govt. / Non-profit 76,013 3,067
Comparing MBA salaries and bonuses by industry
Salary is not the only aspect of MBA compensation. Employers Recruitment / HR services 76,521 29,707
recognise the investment MBA candidates have to make in paying Retail 90,686 10,000
for their qualification and the vast majority of MBA employers – over Telecoms 88,689 17,750
70% in North America and Western Europe – who completed the
salary section of our 2010 survey, will pay a bonus in addition to base Transportation / Distribution 66,278 15,620
salary to their MBA hires. Travel / Leisure / Hospitality 67,675 24,767
The average bonus payable to new MBA recruiters across these two Utilities 82,500 5,000
regions in 2010 is $23,500, representing 21% of their total compensation.
The highest reported bonus in this year’s survey was over $200,000. Source: QS TopMBA.com Salary & Recruitment trends Report 2010/11

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LEADERSHIP
Where do MBA
leadership development
programs lead?
By Dan Beaudry
M
any MBA students find leadership
development programs an
attractive career option after
graduation. And why shouldn’t they? Being
groomed for a senior-level role through
personalised career coaching and tailored
work assignments has immediate appeal to
people aiming high.
To the uninitiated, leadership development
programs prepare high-potential candidates for
senior roles through a structured framework of
activities and assignments. With amenities like
executive mentorship, personal coaching, skill
assessment, project work in different parts of the
company, networking opportunities with senior
leaders and extra consideration for full-time roles
post-program, it’s easy to see the appeal. It’s
almost like a corporate continuation of your
MBA program, only this time you get paid – and
sometimes handsomely.
But these perks come with high
expectations. Companies invest in leadership
development programs to inject high
performers into their workforce and
deepen their pool of potential senior
managers. They want hard workers
and they want results. Successful
graduates of leadership development
programs emerge with
several key assets
that employees
outside the
program may not
have: a network of
senior leaders,
visibility into
multiple
parts of the
company and a clear view of where
opportunity is and how to get it. But
throughout their tenure, program participants
are expected to drive their own career
development and continually prove
themselves.
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“We have found that individuals with an
entrepreneurial spirit and an internal drive
toward results have been the most successful [in
our program],” says Tracy Goodwin, director,
Talent Integration at Fortune 500 health
insurer, Humana, headquartered in Louisville,
Kentucky. She adds that Humana’s two-year
‘Infusion’ program gives top performers a
chance to “showcase talents and compete for
higher-level roles.”
When working effectively, development
programs benefit both e m p l o y e r a n d
employee: companies get effective new
leaders, and program hires get special
support for career advancement.
The big question is “do they
work?” To
what extent
are people who complete programs prepared for
leadership and managerial roles? What happens
to program graduates?
Scotiabank, an international financial
services company headquartered in Toronto, has
been running its International Associate
Development Program for 12 years and counts 81
program alumni across different areas of the bank
and the world. Graduates of the program generally
go into senior manager roles, and 15% enter roles
outside Canada. Barb Rosen Schrieber,
Scotiabank’s program director, set expectations
with new recruits that they will be ready for a
senior manager role at the end of the program.
“We reverse-engineer rotations to build a path for
people to get them where they want or need to go
based on their existing skills and interests, and the
needs of the organization,” she notes.
Liberty Mutual, one of the top property/
casualty insurance companies in the US, has
enjoyed similar longevity with its Corporate
Development Program (CDP). In operation
since 1999, program hiring was increased by 50%
in 2009 because of its popularity with corporate
executives as a funnel of high-quality talent.
Staff selection
Most development program directors will tell
you that the only way for a
program to work is by hiring the
right people. Development
programs represent a significant
investment in what are
essentially unproven candidates.
To mitigate the risks,
the recruiting and
interviewing
process is refined
and rigorous.
Ann Nowak,
director of recruiting
for professional
programs at
Liberty Mutual
and director of the CDP, says that the
organization has identified personal
competencies that are important for success in
the program and screens candidates using them.
“We know what we’re looking for,” she says.
Among other attributes, “candidates need to

have the ability to balance a strategic view with
a day-to-day view, and they need to know when
to stop the analysis and make the decision.
Those that struggle with ambiguity or wait for
directions won’t do very well in this program.”
Scotiabank puts applicants for its
International Associate Development
Program through a multi-phase selection
process. “We set up phone screens for about
145 of the 800 applicants we got last year,”
says Barb Rosen Schrieber. “From that pool
we set up 55 face-to-face interviews and
selected 16 candidates to interview with our
leadership panel. We hired ten.”
With the right people, leadership
development programs can be very successful.
At Liberty Mutual, participants have graduated
into a variety of ‘significant management’ roles
upon program completion. Examples abound:
the president of Liberty Mutual’s Thailand
business, the senior vice president, Direct
Distribution, and the head of Strategic
Planning in Brazil are all CDP graduates.
With Humana’s Infusion program, success
comes from making a continuous impact. One
recent associate made the climb from HR analyst
to director of business improvement leveraging the
mentorship, exposure and Six Sigma Black Belt
training that the program provided him. “Once he
began getting traction and exposure with [his first]
project, he was being called upon to help with
more projects that required his expertise,” says
Tracy Goodwin. “Infusion may have given him a
foundation to start, but he really took control of his
career.”
For a select group of people, MBA
leadership development programs offer more
support and sometimes more opportunity than
you’re likely to find in a regular job. But they
don’t offer guarantees. The programs that work
best have participants who understand this.
Some tips for evaluating a leadership
development program:
s Get a thorough understanding of who is
driving the program. A program that is
intended to build leaders ought to have the
participation and support of company
executives. Programs without executive
involvement tend to lose credibility (and
resources) when executives don’t trust the
leaders they haven’t been involved in shaping.
s Don’t expect that a leadership
development program is a free ticket to
the executive suite. Leadership program
managers stress that programs offer
opportunity, but it is always up to participants
to turn that opportunity into success. Ann
Nowak notes that individuals need to be
advocates for their career path. At Humana,
the philosophy is the same. “We will help,
coach, advise, mentor and connect, but
associates need to take a very active role in their
career development,” says Tracy Goodwin.
MBA
LEADERSHIP
s Know what happens when the program
is over. Do the program leaders help you
uncover and move into appropriate roles, or
are you on your own? What support can you
count on? Ask what roles program graduates
have gone into and where they are now.
s If the program involves rotating through
different work assignments, consider
their length carefully. Will you have
enough time to learn and make an impact?
While it’s fun to switch from one part of the
company to the next, your performance in
these rotations will eventually influence your
opportunities for a later role at the company.
So make sure you have time to make a visible
difference in each rotation. Barb Rosen
Schriber of Scotiabank notes that “people
need to demonstrate their worth in each
rotation every day”.
s If you’ll have a mentor, know what his/
her responsibilities will be. Is being a
mentor something that the mentor is likely
to take seriously? Is working with you written
into your mentor’s performance objectives?
s Finally, understand what the development
program’s objectives are. While all
programs are keen on getting quality talent,
some have more specific objectives, such as
staffing growth areas of the company,
producing general managers, or improving the
internationalisation of the firm. The goals of
the program will inform how you’re judged.
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RUSSIA

Russian MBAs
look to the near west
By Ross Geraghty, managing editor,
TopMBA.com and TopMBA Career Guide

Russian MBA candidates are

looking west, but not as far
west as in the past, a recent
survey shows

T
he TopMBA.com Applicant Survey chose ESADE in Spain for the same reasons, from all over the world… unlocked many
2010, an annual survey of thousands of that European MBAs focus on more opportunities and has already immensely
international MBA candidates by QS, international rather than US-based studies: “I broadened my network. Returning to the
the world’s leading MBA career and education wanted to get a more international worldview business world this is proving to be the most
experts, shows that the US is now no longer the than the typical US school could offer,” says indispensable asset.”
preferred study destination for Russian MBA King. “Coupled with a strong passion for new Despite this, there is little debate here at the
candidates. The top spot has been taken by the experience, [this] is what led me to consider TopMBA Career Guide that American business
UK, with most other leading MBA countries in my MBA abroad. I identified schools I felt schools continue to dominate the MBA world.
Western Europe, Canada and Australia also would provide a similar academic challenge However, though 60% of MBA candidates
increasing their popularity (see table 1). and degree equity as the top US schools.” worldwide choose it as their preferred
Kazakh Meruert Rakhimova chose the destination, this figure stood at 79% as recently
UK’s Manchester Business School, which has Diversity and networking as 2009. And, in 2010, 63% of Russians said they
84% international students, for classroom Polina Strandstrem, an alumna of Oxford Saïd would consider studying in the UK while only
diversity: “At Manchester Business School we Business School, agrees: “I was after truly 58% put down the US as an option.
were a class of 130 students from 30 different global exposure and the MBA course in a So what does this mean? Has the US
countries. This dominance, like the
defines the size of your Roman Empire,
network upon exit “The US is still the world’s number one destination for MBA candidates come crashing to its
from MBA should you knees while the latest
with about 60% of respondents worldwide preferring it as a place to take
need to do business kids on the block
cross-nationally, and their MBA. However, in only 2009 this figure stood at 79%, a significant assert themselves?
doing business is all Not likely, says
change in only one year and a direct result of the factors mentioned above”
about networking.” Nunzio Quacquarelli,
Her perception is managing director of
increasingly the QS. “There’s no
commonplace. Statistics show that European European business school satisfied my needs doubt that business schools outside the US have
schools have, on average, a far higher better than studying in a purely American taken this time to improve standards, market
international diversity of students and faculty environment with its strong cultural emphasis. themselves heavily and to attract international
than US schools. There is a perception, even Being part of a highly diverse class with 46 students who are looking for an alternative to
among Americans such as Eric King who nationalities and learning from professionals the US. While the economic downturn

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 Editorial

RUSSIA

remains, this is likely to stay the case, however

when the upswing happens, or when the US
introduces more visas for MBA alumni, this
may very well return to pre-recession norms.”

One-year MBA programs

Taking an MBA program is a major financial
investment and there are push and pull factors
that influence this decision strongly. The
American MBA model involves a two-year
program. Business fundamentals are taught in
year one, internships are encouraged in the
summer and specialized modules are taken in
year two. This allows the student more time for
self-reflection, for personal consideration of
where they would like to go with their careers
with the bonus of the intern getting a foot in the
door at leading companies.
And the downside? Two years out of the
workplace could be a bad move during
uncertain economic times, and that is ignoring
the costs involved in not earning a salary for two
years. Not only that but the decision of the
previous US administration under George W.
Bush to slash the number of H1-B visas by 66%
has made remaining in the US after graduating
even harder than it was before.
Victoria Pralitch, Managing director of
Russia’s top admissions consultants MBA Consult,
says: “For me, the attractiveness of Russia has
decreased recently and a lot of candidates think Russians, want a course of less than 18 such as Wharton, Harvard, Stamford and
about studying in overseas business schools as a months compared with 40% who would NYU Stern.
method of potential immigration.” prefer a course of longer than 18 months. Dmitry Kaliadin, one of the many thousands
The Obama government has not made a applying to Harvard Business School, considered
change at this stage to rectify this, so that’s Career trajectory the UK closely but set his sights on the US, “From
another cross in the US box. Clearly, in 2010 it was harder to take two years the perspective of quality of education and living
In Western Europe, MBA programs tend out of a safe career trajectory to do an MBA than conditions during the program the US looks
to be shorter – usually a year in duration. it was in 2006-7. Taking one year out seems the more accessible and easier. Part of the decision-
Though this allows less time for rumination, better option, and current employers are far making process depended on the location of the
even American students in Europe are more likely to look at this sympathetically, maybe school, and New York and California both look
increasing in number, drawn to the ‘short, even re-hiring MBAs after they graduate. more interesting to me. Also the program
sharp shock’ of the one-year program and the But is this the death knell for intensity compared with the one-year programs
increased level of diversity generally found in international applications to American looks more logical to me.
European business schools. For most business schools? It’s unlikely; after all, most It looks like Russians will be looking even
Russians, the added bonus of being closer to rankings are dominated by American schools further west in years to come.
home must surely have an impact too and
the relative ease with which they can obtain
visas, particularly in the UK, make this a Table 1: Russia’s top five MBA destinations
compelling option.
The QS Applicant Survey 2010 shows a
number of interesting changes over recent 2007 2010
years. To begin with, the US is still the
USA (77%) UK (63%)
world’s number one destination for MBA
candidates, a significant change in only one UK (67%) US (58%)
year and a direct result of the factors
mentioned above. France (33%) France (36%)
In addition, candidates are pulling Spain (30%) Canada (29%)
towards shorter MBA courses across the
board, likely the result of these capricious Canada (22%) Germany (29%)
economic times. 60% of international MBAs,
and we have to assume this includes Source: QS TopMBA.com Applicant Survey 2010

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 MBA

SUSTAINABILITY

The next generation of

responsible leaders
By Giselle Weybrecht, author of The Sustainable MBA: a manager’s guide to green business

As sustainability increasingly becomes part of the new business reality, business schools are
experimenting with new and innovative ways of teaching and providing experiences to their
students relating to responsible leadership and sustainability. These initiatives are taking a variety
of different forms, from one-off courses to full degree programmes. Many aim to give students
first-hand experience of what sustainability is all about and how to put it into practice

H
ere is a selection of five such
initiatives from around the world.
Some of these initiatives have been
around for decades while others have yet to
start. While only time will tell if programs like
these will be successful in preparing the next
generation of responsible business leaders,
they are part of an exciting trend which sees
increasing opportunities for students
interested in sustainability.
Business schools working with business
Business schools are exploring partnerships
with businesses leading in the field of
sustainability as a way to provide meaningful
educational experiences to their students.
Patagonia, a leading outdoor clothing company,
along with Pepperdine University Graziadio
School of Business and Management in the
US, have created the “Environmental
Entrepreneurship Development” Global
Business Intensive Course. This course is done
in collaboration with Conservaçion Patagonica,
a charity responsible for protecting roughly
450,000 acres of wild land in Patagonia, and
provides students the opportunity to learn about
sustainable business first hand.
According to the website, this course “is
a unique opportunity to learn about
sustainable, environmentally conscious
business practices, and how business models
that embrace such globally responsible
business practices can lead to long-term
profitability and success”. The one-week
course, which takes place in Patagonia in
Chile, is a mixture of coursework and
lectures on how sustainable business practice
can lead to profitability and success while
also giving students the opportunity of
working on a project within the park.
According to Tetsuya O’Hara, Director of
Advanced Research and Development at
Patagonia and lead faculty of the course, “I
thought that a hybrid curriculum of
academic work plus physical work, using
body and brain simultaneously, could change
the way MBA students make business
models. Students see and feel issues in the
great outdoors first, and this encourages them
to ask a lot of deep questions.”
“The most important thing the program does is to expose
[students] to a wide variety of speakers, issues and ideas”
Business schools working with NGOs
The University of Exeter Business School in
the UK has paired up with the global
conservation organization WWF to create a
new offering for prospective students called
the One Planet MBA. This course, which
starts in September 2011, aims to include not
only all the lessons a traditional MBA provides
but also a deep understanding of sustainability.
According to the program’s website: “The
combination of very significant and asymmetric
population growth over the next thirty years, the
inevitable tendency for increased consumption
of natural resources, and expected
developments in the political economy make
it essential that business people be educated in
a manner, and with a curriculum, very different
from that of the past. The One Planet MBA will
address this. “Through our teaching approach
we seek to develop the right mindsets for
responsible leadership,” says Dr Malcolm
Kirkup director of MBA programs at Exeter, “so
that our graduates ‘walk the talk’ in terms of
being worldly, collaborative, creative, ethical,
reflective and community-minded. We want
our graduates to be agents of change in business
with the skills, knowledge and leadership to
drive towards more sustainable strategies.”
Providing practical experience
Several business schools are exploring
ways to give students opportunities to work
on real projects, in particular with NGOs
and businesses in developing countries.

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The International Business Development
Program at Haas School of Business at
Berkeley University in the US has been in
operation for over two decades now. The
program assigns teams of MBA students as
consultants to international companies,
not-for-profits, development organizations
and governments, giving students
exposure to working in a new country and
culture, on interesting, relevant and real-
life projects.
Projects can be anything from
developing a business plan for a rainforest
discovery centre in Gabon to doing
fieldwork for a public health clinic in India.
Over 1,000 students have participated in the
programme to date, working on projects in
more than 69 countries. According to
Kristiana Raube, director of the program,
“The International Business Development
program provides opportunities for students
to make a positive impact by working with
organizations to help solve management
challenges responsibly and ethically. After
participating in IBD, our students have a
better understanding of global opportunities
and how they can make a difference.”
Lanin volcano, Patagonia
Customise your MBA
The Certificate in Socially Responsible
Leadership (CSRL) program at Queen’s
Business School in Canada was launched to
the full-time MBA program in the fall of 2010.
It allows students to customise their MBA
experience and graduate with an additional
qualification in addition to their MBA degree.
In order to gain the certificate, students
must complete certain credit courses, attend
yearly CSR weekends, take part in 60 hours of
volunteer work for a non-profit organization or
social cause and complete special assignment
work or consulting projects in this area.
According to Tina Dacin, Director of the Centre
for Responsible Leadership which coordinates
the programme, “The most important thing the
program does is to expose [students] to a wide
variety of speakers, issues and ideas. This
challenge them to think about new things, or see
things from different angles, and get them
thinking about the kind of people they want to
be, and the impact they want to have.”
Summer school
If your school doesn’t provide a certificate
programme, Tecnologico de Monterrey in
MBA
SUSTAINABILITY
Mexico has a new Responsible Management
Certificate program which is open to
undergraduate and graduate business students
from around the world. This special summer
school is taking place in Mexico at the
university’s San Luis Potosi campus in June
and July 2011.
The certificate programme covers a range
of courses, which have the option of being
counted as credits at the student’s home
university, including sustainable development,
CSR, micro finance, cause-related and social
marketing and environmental management.
The programme will also include an extensive
cultural and travel program and visits to leading
enterprises, governmental institutions and
NGOs working in the field of sustainability.
According to Oliver Laasch, director of the
development centre and organizer of the
programme, “The summer school is a unique
opportunity for students from different regions,
cultures, and socio-economic situations to get
together to learn about sustainable business.”
With the program we wanted to give students
the chance to interact with renowned academics
and business experts to acquire valuable
responsibility management job skills.”
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 MBA

RESEARCH

QS Recruitment Report
shows
optimism returning
By Nunzio Quacquarelli, managing director, QS World MBA Tour

R
ecent research by QS, the world’s
leading career and education
specialists, shows that optimism is
returning to the MBA career world. MBA job
opportunities are increasing in most countries
around the world in 2011, according to the QS
TopMBA Jobs & Salary Trends Report 2010,
the largest survey of MBA employers ever
conducted. MBA salaries softened slightly in
2010, but are likely to jump again in the near
future, if a double-dip recession is avoided and
current growth in MBA demand continues.
The QS TopMBA Jobs Index shows an
overall 24% increase in MBA job opportunities
in 2010, a turnaround from the 5% decline
experienced in 2009. The report highlights
that across Asia employers are embracing
MBAs as never before, across all major
industries, supplemented by a gradual
recovery in demand in other regions.
MBA demand in Western Europe in 2010
did not match the dynamism of Asia, with
employers reporting just a 3% increase in
MBA jobs compared to 2009.
Career sections
The QS Top MBA report forecasts that the big
jump in MBA careers demand in 2010 will
continue into 2011 across the major MBA
hiring sectors.
MBA consulting jobs are forecast to be
back at record levels by 2011 after a 19% jump
in demand in 2010, followed by a substantial
37% forecast rise in demand in 2011. Careers
in financial services will not be far behind with
a 22% actual increase in 2010 and a further
forecast increase of 11% in 2011.
Demand for MBAs in the technology
sectors is experiencing mixed fortunes, with
IT and computer services MBA jobs recording
a 39% jump in demand this year, with a slower
17% increase forecast for 2011; this growth is
concentrated in Asia. By contrast the high
technology/electronics sector is showing a
decline in MBA jobs this year of 23% and a
further 25% fall in 2011.

International overview
MBA demand is expanding as the
qualification is embraced by employers in
emerging markets, particularly India and
China. The really hot MBA market in 2010
was India, which experienced an explosion
in employer demand for MBAs (up 43% in
2010) – especially in consulting and
professional services, manufacturing, IT and
computer services and micro-finance.
Continuing the trend from 2009, one of
the hottest countries was Russia, with a 22%
uplift in MBA demand in 2010. Also, MBA
jobs within Latin America became more
plentiful and the region bucked the trend
during the recent downturn. In the USA,
MBA graduates in 2010 fared better than
their 2009 counterparts, with MBA jobs
increasing by 9%.

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Industry and manufacturing are also
experiencing a recovery in MBA demand. The
QS Top MBA survey reported a 31% increase
in MBA careers in manufacturing in 2010 and
although MBA jobs in metal & mining fell in
2010, they will recover in 2011. Utilities
companies around the world are also turning
actively to MBA hiring, with big jumps in
MBA jobs in utilities predicted in 2011.
Some industries do not have a good
outlook, with MBA jobs in pharmaceuticals and
healthcare having declined in 2010. MBA jobs
in telecoms fell by 4% in 2010 but are predicted
to recover in 2011. This decline is concentrated
in the US; with several other markets show
growth in telecoms demand for MBAs.
Changing demographic
The QS research reveals that employers
continue to seek more experienced MBA
c a n di d a t e s , c o m b i n e d w i t h s t r o n g
interpersonal and ‘soft’ skills. There has been
a sharp drop in employer demand for MBAs
with less than three years of experience.
MBAs with three to five years’ experience
remain most in demand alongside a steep
increase in demand for MBAs with over five
years of experience.
L e a d e r s h i p , c o m mu ni c a t i o n ,
interpersonal and strategic thinking skills
are at a premium, with less and less
emphasis being placed on the technical
skills taught by business schools.
Marketing, sales and business
development are the most popular functions
amongst MBA employers in 2010; general
management, finance, strategic planning and
consulting are also very popular functions.
Salary trends
The report provides the first view of MBA
salary trends in 2010 based on our survey of
2,157 actively-hiring MBA recruiters.
Around the world, MBA salaries slipped
by an average of 5% in 2010 compared to
2009. Despite the world emerging from the
financial crisis, an upturn in MBA salaries has
yet to feed through in the market for MBAs;
this is perhaps just a lull before a significant
lift in MBA salaries in the near future.
As more and more employers seek
MBAs in all corners of the world, MBA
salaries are slowly but surely equalising.
There are a growing number of companies
o p e r a t i n g a s mu l t i n a t i o n a l s a n d
implementing international recruitment
schemes, offering similar terms to new hires
independent of location. As we emerge from
recession these companies are being
cautious, but once we enter a full-blown
growth phase, the shortage of MBAs will be
exacerbated by these new entrants and is
sure to push up salaries once again.
An average salary of US$86,650 across
Western Europe and North America is still
roughly three times the salary being
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RESEARCH
achieved by fresh undergraduates entering
the job market for the first time – not bad
for MBA candidates who, on average, have
just three years of work experience post
first degree.
Pharmaceuticals and healthcare
reported the highest average base salary in
2010 at US$92,264. Financial services
companies paid salaries of US$90,926 in
2010, ahead of consulting firms which
average US$87,627; technology firms,
which average US$85,815; and general
industry (including manufacturing and
FMCG), which averaged US$82,443. The
lowest average salaries are paid in
transportation, travel & hospitality, FMCG
and the public sector.
In terms of bonuses, energy tops the
t able this year, averaging US$73,300
compared to US$39,323 in financial services
and US$29,700 in recruitment services. The
lowest bonuses are paid in the public sector,
utilities, retail and construction.
The average bonus payable to new MBA
hires across North America and Western
Europe in 2010 was US$23,500,
r e p r e s e n t i n g 2 1 % o f t h ei r t o t a l
compensation. The highest reported bonus
in the survey was over US$200,000.
All figures from the QS TopMBA Jobs &
Salary Trends Report 2010, available on
www.topmba.com.
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 Recruitment
SPORTS
Moving
the goalposts?
The number of MBAs moving into sports management is booming as international
sports, and associated revenues, expand, says Caroline Parry
W
hen it comes to choosing a
potential career path, MBAs have
traditionally viewed sports as a
passion rather than as a viable option for their
future. But now, as massive investment and
myriad revenue streams emerge all around the
globe, there is more room for talented MBA
business leaders in sports management.
However, there are also a very limited number
of MBAs or, even, post graduate courses
specializing in sports management.
The root of this lies within the sports
themselves. Historically few, particularly
outside the US mainstream sports, were run
as organized businesses so they did not
demand the layers of management seen in
traditional MBA sectors, such as finance.
There was also a perception that
to excel in the management of a
sport, applicants would need
to have played that sport at
the highest level. Geoff
Pearson, director of studies
for the MBA in Football
Industries at Liverpool
University, says this belief is
changing although it
continues to linger: “Anywhere you
go, someone that has played the
game will be a popular off-pitch
signing for a club.”
Dr Benoit Senaux, head of the
postgraduate programs in Sport
Management at Coventry University,
agrees that this perception has
changed over the past 20 years. He
adds it is mirrored by Real Madrid
manager Jose Mourinho’s significant
success as a coach despite his lack of
glory as a player.
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“The importance of managerial expertise
is now largely acknowledged,” Senaux explains,
although he adds that a “real passion” for sport
is still necessary to understand how such
organizations work. “This is what makes a
specialized MBA such a relevant foundation
for future sport managers.”
Commercial expertise
The demand for candidates with managerial
expertise has grown along with the level of
money involved in sports, through player
transfers, wages and commercial deals. This
has created a need for financial and
commercial experts, not to mention people
with expertise in
operations, IT and
human resources.
Simon
Cummins,
managing partner of the sports practice at
recruitment consultant Odgers Berndtson,
says he is increasingly being asked to look
outside sports for experienced and talented
managers. He has recently filled key sports
management roles, such as the chief
operations officer at Manchester United, with
people from the fast-moving consumer goods
(FMCG) and media sectors. “Sport has
outgrown its homegrown talent. It is so much
bigger and more dynamic,” he explains. “It
needs people from outside and the demand
for MBAs is growing very quickly.”
Liverpool’s Football Industries MBA,
which began in 1997, is the only one of its kind
in the world, according to Pearson. Set up in
consultation with the football industry, which
made it clear that it felt there was a need for a
vocational business qualification, Pearson
keeps the course program up to date using the
alumni network.
He estimates he has about 150
graduates working in football and other
sports in varied roles, but leaning towards
the commercial side at clubs such as
Manchester City and Everton, the
Football Association, the Asian Football
Association and related organizations in
South America.
The program takes up to 30
students a year, but Pearson
admits, “there isn’t a huge
demand that exceeds
supply” and interest
from UK students is
limited. “We had 23
students this summer,
none of which were
English. We can’t quite
put our finger on why.”
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SPORTS

International appeal where baseball, basketball and American from oversight and budget management to
Coventry’s Senaux says the MBA in football are national obsessions. Bonnie Tiell, revenue producing. Sports need individuals
International Sports Management has a very associate professor of management and Dean with good business skills and excellent
international appeal too, with its intake of of Graduate Studies for Tiffin University in communication skills,” she says.
about 15 students also mainly coming from Ohio, created and introduced the college’s Sports are not recession-proof but many
outside of the UK. “Our programs [the Sports Management MBA online in 2006 and areas have continued to grow despite the
school also offers a MSc in Sports it now attracts up to 30 students a year. recent economic downturn, according to
Management and a MA in Sport Marketing] “We require a ‘mentorship’ which is similar Cummins, because governments have begun
are amongst the very few in the world being to an internship and focuses on the relationship to understand the value to their economies of
offered by a business school and not a with an industry professional,” she explains. “A hosting sporting events. In line with that, he
faculty of sport science, which means they great location for many of our graduate students adds that salary levels, which were previously
are run by people passionate about sport but has been municipal sport agencies which deal significantly lower than other sectors, have
also expert in management.” with these business aspects in sports.” Course now “grown up”.
The MBA, which began in 1998, is aimed alumni currently hold roles at the Professional Meanwhile, Cummins believes that the
at individuals with at least two years’ work Golf Association, the National Football League, digital arena, where rights holders are still
experience, who are either in the sports industry with many in marketing, sponsorship and event learning how to monetise their assets, will
and want to strengthen their skills so they can management roles. be a key growth area for recruitment.
move into a “ T h r o u g h di g i t a l
management position, channels, some clubs
or who already have and teams could
management “This demand has created a need for financial and access up to 100
experience and want to million supporters
move into the industry. commercial experts, not to mention people with worldwide, so there is
“The program potential to increase
was initially
expertise in operations, IT and human resources” r e v e nu e . S p o r t s
developed in response organizations,
to a demand from the specialist agencies
sport industry. By and clubs will need
keeping in contact with representatives from Entry-level roles people with real knowledge of the digital
the industry, we make sure that it remains According to Tiell, the US has the reverse and mobile sectors.”
relevant to a fast-changing environment and issue to the UK, with an overabundance of Sports may not have been the top of the
anticipates the future challenges that the graduates and too few entry-level roles. list for MBAs in the past but as the
sport industry will face.” Having an MBA could help to differentiate organizations within sports become more
It is also surprising that MBAs specializing candidates from the pack. “Even the role of professional, competition for talented
in sports are in limited supply in the US, the collegiate athletic director has evolved graduates is expected to become fierce.

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 MBA
RECRUITMENT
Interviewees:
know your company
By Richard Gunawan
The job search today is more challenging than ever and graduates will need to do their
homework before they appear for an interview. Preparation is the key – the more you
know about the prospective employer, the more likely you will be able to secure a job for
yourself in today’s challenging economy
O
ne needs to think creatively in
preparing for job interviews and
c a n di d a t e s c a n d o s o b y
researching the company in depth. Savvy
job-seekers should find great pieces of
information about the employer and one of
the ways of doing this is by reading their
sustainability report, also known as the
corporate social responsibility (CSR) report.
Having that extra bit of knowledge and
information will give you an edge over the
other candidates.
Unfortunately CSR reports are being
used by some organisations as marketing
tools. Some graduates think that it is not
imperative to read them, that they are
nothing more than just another means of
corporate propaganda. But despite the
perception, companies nowadays are
investing in the CSR activities, more so in
times of economic pressures.
Typically, the sust ainability/CSR
report focuses on actions taken by the
organisation to reduce its carbon footprint
and what kind of legacy the is company
creating for future generations. It shows
how the company contributes to the
wellbeing of its employees and the
community in which it operates. If
companies fail to demonstrate their social
commitment, they will find it challenging
to remain in business and to win support
from their stakeholders.
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In my opinion, there are five good reasons why
a savvy job seeker should be interested in a
company’s sustainability/CSR report before
the job interview:
a. Understanding the corporate culture
It is worthwhile learning the culture of
your prospective employer before you join
the organisation.
For instance, in the service industry,
most organisations would publish their
work-life balance policy and also often
include dat a on flexible work hours.
Typically, in a performance driven culture,
graduates may obtain a better compensation
package and a handsome bonus, but life can
be stressful with long working hours. So it is
important to learn about an organisation’s
programs for employees to balance work
demands with obligations to family and
society at large.
Prospective employees with young
children may prefer to work in organisations
that are more people focused. Some reports
may help you find out about an organisation’s
activities to provide nutrition and child-care
facilities within the workplace.
The fit between your personal beliefs and
the corporate culture will ensure your career
success within the company. The
sustainability report may provide solid
background information for graduates prior to
signing an employment contract.
b. Employee care and engagement
Prospective employees can learn about key
issues like employee communication, health
and safety, diversity, and training and
mentoring by reading the company’s
sustainability/CSR report. Prospective
employees are often curious about the
companies’ commitment towards their
employees. Is the company doing enough to
promote the health and safety of employees?
How often do they communicate and engage
with the staff? How much money does the
management spend on training and human
resource development?
A job-seeker once analysed a company’s
CSR report to find data on lost time injury
before the job interview. She was of the
opinion that if a company truly believes that
people are a company’s main asset, they would
properly report the incidences and near
misses. They would also conduct regular
employee opinion surveys to measure the
morale within the organization.
Most large companies nowadays
publish data on hiring and promotion of
female employees. For example, prospective
female employees may be curious to know
record on gender composition within the
company and the percentage of women in
the board of directors. Prospective
employees should also look for company
st atements about their policy of non-
discrimination on gender grounds.
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RECRUITMENT

Even in the service industry, the usual

business travel via train, car and air leads
to carbon emissions. What would the
company do to minimise their
environment al impact and to reduce
carbon emissions? Prospective employees
these days are interested not just in the
financial health of the company but also
want to know the company’s sustainable
growth over years.

d. Senior management commitment

Most graduates will be surprised to know
about employees within the company who
are involved in the various community
activities. One of the candidates I met
told me that the interviewer (who was also
his prospective boss) was actually the
p r o j e c t l e a d e r f o r h i s c o m p a n y ’s
forest ation project, and the managing
director of the company was involved in
the beach clean-up project undertaken by
the organisation.
Knowing useful information prior to the
interview can earn you brownie points!

e. To generate a conversation topic

Interviewers often try to judge why an
individual wants to work with them. The
CSR report provides fascinating facts and
figures which may stimulate a good
conversation. Financial institutions, for
example, may encourage their staff to do
pro-bono work to help the local community
through micro-financing.
This could be a great conversation
topic if you want to work with the bank.
Imagine, the CEO himself being highly
committed to the micro-financing project,
because his family comes from an under-
privileged background, as discovered in
the CSR report and also in his own
personal blog.
Having this piece of information prior
to your interview will help you demonstrate
your commitment towards community
development.

About the author

Richard Gunawan is the vice president for

c. How sustainable is the business model?
Some reports may also help employees to
l e a r n a b o u t a n o r g a ni s a t i o n ’s k e y
sustainability issues that affect the health,
wealth and happiness of future generations.
For example, if you are going to work in a
packaging company, you’ll be interested to
know: How do they source their raw
materials? Are they using sust ainable
materials? What actions is the company is
taking to plant more trees?
I n t h e a r e a o f m a nu f a c t u r i n g ,
companies need to know how are they
impacting the environment by their
manufacturing activities. How can they
reduce the environmental impact such as
noise, air and water pollution? How can they
reduce waste?
business and sustainability development
from Lloyd’s Register Quality Assurance,
LRQA Asia. He has more than 15 years of
commercial experience. Richard has a
Bachelors of Business and an MBA and is
committed to assisting businesses in Asia
to mitigate risks and to grow in line with
CSR principles.

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By Mary Anne Thompson, President and Founder, Going Global, Inc. Mary Anne Thompson
(www.goinglobal.com)

The road back to economic prosperity may be a long one for the UK, but certain job
sectors are hiring and ‘help wanted’ ads are posted. Many experts feel there is finally
reason to be cautiously optimistic about Britain’s future

A
fter enjoying a 15-year period of
expansion, the United Kingdom was
hard hit in 2008 by the global
economic slowdown. Tight credit, falling
home prices and record unemployment
pushed Britain into a severe recession that is
only now beginning to ease. Hopes for
recovery have started to grow as certain job
sectors show improvements, but the fear of
inflation and interest rate hikes temper
overall enthusiasm for a painless and quick
UK recovery.
Some evidence points to the fact that
things may get worse before they get better.
It is predicted that unemployment will
continue to rise from 7.9% to 9% over this
year, which translates into 80,000 private
sector and 120,000 public sector jobs in
danger of being lost. Any jobs created will
likely be part time or temporary, and workers
can expect below-inflation pay raises of only
2%. The harsh realities of the jobs market in
the UK have caused many workers to focus
on retraining, up-skilling and gaining
on-the-job experience – all of which can
prove beneficial in securing future
permanent employment.
Britain’s services sector may reveal the
most accurate reflection of the country’s
troubled economy. Brit ain’s service
companies, which account for three quarters
of national output, are still cutting staff due
to declining sales.

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However, not all of the UK employment

news is negative. A recent survey revealed United Kingdom protocol Tips for a successful job
nearly half of the companies surveyed plan to and business etiquette interview
freeze salaries this year, but another 45% said
they plan to increase pay, leaving only 5%
planning to cut salaries.
Economists believe the UK’s greatest
t
The British strive for loyalty
and integrity, and
t There are numerous types
of interviews. Thus, it is a
chance for recovery lies in its manufacturing appreciate directness. good idea to ask the
sector. The manufacturing industry has interviewer about the
recently begun to perform better than it has in t
Itthatis important to remember
there is a strong anti- format ahead of time. The
16 years, and experts say this is due to a growing
discrimination culture fewer surprises on the big
global demand resulting in rising exports.
Other industry sectors showing promise include backed by law. day, the better.
finance, business services and utilities. The
sectors with the weakest hiring intentions t
Brits also take an tStart the interview on a
positive note and arrive 15
continue to be retail and construction. understated approach to
relationships until they are minutes before the
Another particularly bright spot in a
well established. scheduled interview time.
generally less optimistic employment outlook
is the sharp increase in graduate hiring by
Britain’s top employers. A recent survey finds t
Assuming charge or giving tMany interviews will begin
with the interviewer
employers will hire nearly 18% more graduates strong opinions is
acceptable in the offering the applicant
this year than they did last year. This increase
appropriate circumstances, refreshments such as
restores more than half the openings that were
but it is often more coffee, tea or water. One is
cut over the previous two years. While most
industry sectors are hiring new graduates, the productive for employees to free to accept or decline,
most openings are in accounting, investment take a diplomatic approach but it can be helpful to have
banking and the public sector. Salaries for new until they prove themselves. a glass of something handy
graduates are also up this year. during the interview.
L o n g - t e r m r e c r u i t m e n t g r ow t h
continues, forming another positive trend
t
The British workplace is
often still management- tItperson
is not uncommon for a
in the UK. Experts say the pace of job centred, but there is an to talk themselves out
creation over the past two quarters has been increasing awareness of the of a job by talking too much.
faster than at any time since the 1980s. The issues of management vs.
sectors registering the most positive activity leadership approaches, and
include IT, legal and R&D. London employees are increasingly
registered the most help-wanted activity,
encouraged to contribute as
showing a rise of 26% from last year. The
city’s greatest needs are in the areas of IT
team players
and professional services. Other roles in
demand over the year include chief
financial officer, accountant, city risk
s p e ci a l i s t , e n e r g y e n g i n e e r / g r e e n
Going Global
technologist, HR manager, lawyer, teacher
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http://www.goinglobal.com
Regionally, employers in Wales show the Goinglobal provides career and employment resources for 80 worldwide locations
most optimistic intentions to hire, while with constantly updated information on: employment outlooks, hiring trends,
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still ring throughout the UK, there is than one million job and internship listings. The unlimited access database is
burgeoning hope that a recovery, albeit a very researched by in-country career experts. Individual, university and corporate
slow one, is finally underway. Inflation is access plans are available.
threatening once again, and UK economists
wrestle with rising costs and continued high Mary Anne Thompson is the Founder and President of Going Global, Inc. (www.
goinglobal.com) a subscription database service that contains career and employment
unemployment, but manufacturing and
information for more than 80 locations. More than one million users enjoy Going
several other sectors provide hope for the Global’s unique content, which is researched in-country by local career experts and
country that job creation is on the rise. Young updated annually. She is also an author, lecturer and frequent guest on various media
college graduates and those working hard to outlets, including NBC and CNN International. Previously, Mary Anne served as an
gain new skills and education may be in a attorney and advisor to President Ronald Reagan in the White House.
better position now than they have been in
several years.

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India’s booming
economy sees new
opportunites for
its young population Mary Anne Thompson

By Mary Anne Thompson, President and Founder, Going Global, Inc. (www.goinglobal.com)

Virtually untouched by the economic crisis of the past few years,

India offers jobs to millions of its citizens at home and abroad

T
he world’s largest democracy, India accompanied by higher savings, will increase India’s promising prospects are also
currently ranks as the world’s fourth demand for financial services, which will in creating a reverse migration, bringing home-
largest economy behind the US, Japan turn fuel still more growth. grown talent back to the country. Many high-
and China. But, predictions say India won’t last Multinational firms, armed with the level managers are returning to India’s major
long there. The country is poised to overtake knowledge of India’s stability and resilience cities from markets like the US, Hong Kong
China’s growth rate as early as next year, making during the global economic crisis, may move and Singapore, primarily because of
experts believe India will become the third their enterprises to India from China, experts improved infrastructure facilities and a
largest economy in the world by 2030. The fact say. India’s cheap labour and huge, young market that promises competitive and
that India has one of the youngest populations in workforce will also be factors in such moves. challenging work opportunities.
the world, with a median age of 25, will ensure
it retains strong production and knowledge-
based competitiveness for many years to come,
say analysts.
India’s rapid economic growth can be
attributed, at least in part, to its highly
entrepreneurial and rapidly globalizing private
sector. Indian firms are investing in much-
needed infrastructure projects and growing their
advanced manufacturing capabilities, while also
investing in new volume-based business models
that tap into rising incomes and consumption in
towns and rural economies across the country.
At the same time, India is seeing record
high exports, with the most significant growth
rates in pharmaceuticals, engineering,
electronics, yarns and man-made fibers. India
has also long capitalized on its large, educated,
English-speaking population to become a major
exporter of information technology services.
Economic analysts predict the increase
in Indians’ incomes will drive the expansion
of such service industries as tourism,
education and health care. These trends,
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Those high-level professionals looking to during that time. According to analysts, industry
return to India are in luck as 76% of employers sectors creating the highest numbers of jobs Tips for a successful job
are currently hiring at managerial/professional included hospit ality, real est ate and interview in India
levels. Key sectors that are hiring include construction, healthcare and IT.
engineering, FMCG (Fast Moving Consumer The banking, financial services and
Goods), manufacturing and IT. insurance sector created the largest number of t Although workplace formality does
vary depending upon region and
The country’s rapid economic growth has jobs for new college graduates last year,
also increased demand for labour. Experts followed by manufacturing and health care.
industry sector, it is recommended
predict 10-15 million positions will be New Delhi and NCR led in job creation for that interviewees dress
generated this year, with 75% requiring new college graduates, followed by conservatively for an interview.
vocational training. Skilled workers are
required in the IT, engineering, hospitality and
Ahmedabad and Bangalore.
It is estimated that 58 million jobs will have t Men usually dress in Western
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insurance industries, among others. In India’s been created in India by the time the current five- tie is not usually expected
IT sector, talent gaps could lead to salaries year-plan period ends in 2012. Despite its except when the weather is
growing by 30-40% this year. The positions astounding pace of job creation and economic
cool. Women may wear either
hardest to fill currently include skilled trades, growth, the country still faces long-term
Western business clothes
accounting and finance staff, doctors and other challenges including widespread poverty,
(trousers are preferable to
non-nursing health professionals. inadequate physical and social infrastructure, and
skirts) or Indian attire,
In 2010, the sharpest increase in insufficient access to basic and higher education.
whichever is more comfortable.
employment was seen in the New Delhi and The hope is, as the country’s economy continues
National Capital Region (NCR), with almost
1.14 million new jobs generated. In Mumbai,
to grow those challenges can and will be
minimized, allowing a prosperous, educated
t The interview process in India
usually includes one or more
an estimated 1.08 million jobs were created young Indian population to reach its full potential. interviews and, increasingly,
psychometric testing. Be aware
that this consists of verbal,
Recommended Job Sites numerical and language testing, as
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t
Shaking hands, especially between
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This site provides a job board, a resume bank and an e-alerting service for job universal greeting in India. Allow
seekers adapted to their interests. The job search engine allows searching by the host or Indian associate to take
job category, location and keywords. the lead in either offering a hand
and saying ‘hello’ or using the more
National Employment Service or Employment Exchange common ‘namaste’ accompanied
http://india.gov.in/citizen/employment_exchanges.php with the palms joined together
The National Employment Service or Employment Exchange, operated by the
Directorate General of Employment and Training, Ministry of Labour, runs t
Lunch meetings and ‘power
breakfasts’ are common in India;
more than 900 Employment Exchanges in order to bring about a better
business can be discussed over the
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meal, so one need not wait until
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coffee or dessert to discuss the
vacancy in the government sector matches their desired profile.
business at hand.
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Itminutes
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About ALUMIL
ALUMIL S.A. is the biggest aluminium
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employs 2,300 Alumilers. ALUMIL remains the
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Company Profile
ALUMIL
with the research department of the Ministry s Measuring temperature/ humidity, noise
of Education of France and Air France. levels, dust, light efficiency, etc. in all
All ALUMIL Group industrial sites use working areas
ecological powder-coating colours, which are s Monthly measurements of water quality
environmentally friendly and don’t create s St atistical tracking st andards for all
perils to employees’ health. Employees’ safety working incidents according to European
and health insurance remains a constant Aluminium Association
strategic priority and the company is s Electronic registration of natural gas network
committed to responsible and safe operation. and recording of leaking detection system
The company’s commitment to the s Constant law enforcement procedures
above is depicted through a series of actions implementation
already in process: s Replacement of old and malfunctioning
equipment
s Installation, application and certification s S p e ci a l i z e d e qu i p m e n t f o r n oi s e
of Health & Safety Management System reduction, working operations in high
in workplaces altitudes and gas storage
s Constant improvement of the Crisis s Const ant improvements to personal
Management Manual safety equipment
s Operating regular inspections to locate s Constant personnel training in health,
possible inappropriate working conditions safety and fire prevention procedures
The company was founded in 1988 and since Our vision
1998 is listed in the Athens Stock Exchange. To be the top, pioneer, innovative and
It was included in GrowthPlus Europe’s Top multicultural group in our sector, with a focus
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building excellence every day. t Team Spirit
t Social Responsibility
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t
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t industrial profiles for automotive industry,
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t state-of-the-art automation systems ALUMIL S.A.
t interiors Headquarters KILKIS
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 Dean’s diary
Responsible
MBAs
N
ot everything is bad about the economic downturn. One of its
positive side effects is that we have started to question some of the
principles by which corporate and individual behaviour have been
guided in the past. Government, business and higher education are finding
themselves amidst discussions about values such as honesty, responsibility,
sustainability or even modesty. In these discussions, one of the recurring
themes has been the role business schools and, in particular, MBA programs
have played. Many times, MBA programs have been accused of promoting
some questionable behaviour that may have contributed to the current
global economic crisis. There is no doubt that business schools worldwide
must accept their fair share of responsibility. And yet, we must accept the
fact that business schools are primarily there to educate current and future
managers according to the needs of the corporations. After all, and most
importantly, companies need to be profitable and competitive. It is therefore
also important not to loose sight of the knowledge, skills and abilities that
are required to run organizations successfully. Only when MBA graduates
have reached mastery of the many fundamentals, they will be empowered
to make responsible decisions.
At the Graduate Business School of California Lutheran University
(CLU) we have not just recently started to react to these changes in the
global economic environment. We have always seen our role as going a
step beyond teaching the immediate skills that are demanded from MBA
graduates in many ways:
s Our faculty members believe in the value of respect for the importance
of individual, organizational and societal values. Around the world, we
are increasingly aware that the decisions that business leaders make have
important implications for the larger society. Values implications are
central to sustainable business practices, and at CLU we take business
ethics and values very seriously, exploring them throughout our
curriculum and practicing them in our day to day work with students.
s At CLU, we believe the differential advantage of our MBA programs
includes the acquisition of useful, applied knowledge. Neither purely
theoretical models nor detailed case studies alone can provide for the
development of the insight, perspective, and skills that business leaders
need in order to act responsibly. CLU faculty and MBA students
thoroughly examine the competitive environment of the future. It is
clear that business history repeats itself in ways painful to those who
have not learned its lessons. The future belongs to those who meld their
understanding of the past with the ideas of those who can visualize
beyond the current competitive horizon. Balance is imperative. Our
curriculum and courses are designed with this in mind.
With all of this in mind, CLU is committed to deliver cutting business
education that is both rigorous and meaningful:
s We offer an education with a focus. A basic business understanding is
certainly necessary, but it is far from sufficient in today’s environment.
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Our increasingly
specialized world
demands increasingly Charles T. Maxey, Dean
specialized CLU School of Business
managers. An Southern California, USA
emerging trend in
graduate business
education worldwide is the movement towards specialization. At CLU
one can earn a general MBA, but there also exists the possibility of earning
an MBA in one of several specialized fields including: Finance,
Marketing, International Business, Management/Organization
Behaviour, Information Technology, Entrepreneurship, and Financial
Planning. Employers assure us that these specializations position our
graduates to be among the most highly desired in the career marketplace.
s Velocity is a function of speed and direction. Just as business must
increase their speed and constantly reassess their trajectory to
remain competitive, graduate business schools must do the same.
CLU’s accelerated MBA program can be completed in as few as
12 intense months, and flexibility exists to extend this period,
should the student choose. The sooner you graduate, the sooner
you will be back in the labor market, where you and your employer
will be benefiting from the knowledge and skills of your MBA
experience. Over 90 % of CLU students in full-time programs
complete their MBA in 12 months. However, should you wish to
make changes in the length and intensity of your MBA program,
you have that option at CLU.
s That all business is global has long ceased to be a secret. Not only do
our faculty members have multi-year professional experience from a
multitude of countries, thereby providing an international outlook in
their classes, moreover, CLU’s MBA program also offers a diverse
student body that lets student experience both the beauty and the
challenges that cultural differences may present. In such an
environment, questions of values and responsibility form an integral
part of the learning experience.
In response to myriad global competitive challenges, MBA
programs have evolved in many different ways. The current global
economic crisis provides a good occasion to think of yet the next step in
the evolution of business schools worldwide. The educational programs
that will be most effective at developing tomorrow’s successful
executives are those which provide a good grounding in the
fundamentals of business and at the same time teach students to deal
meaningfully with the new complexities. If you are looking for an MBA
that combines thorough business education with sound values, one
which is efficient, innovative, encourages focus, is respected by
employers, and can be completed in 12 months, then the MBA program
at CLU in California may just be the right program for you.

The relevance of
an MBA in the
global marketplace
By Joseph Thomas, the Anne & Elmer Lindseth Dean of the Samuel Curtis
Johnson Graduate School of Management at Cornell University
M
BA programs are evolving to
address the demands of a
globalized business environment
w h i c h i s r a p i d l y b e c o mi n g m o r e
interconnected and interdependent. In this
evolution, many good ideas -- new applications
of technology, creative management
innovations, and new products -- are easily
reproduced and rapidly improved.
For organizations navigating this turbulent
global environment, MBAs can provide a
competitive edge. From solving existing
problems to anticipating emerging problems,
the MBA skill set is designed to help
organizations navigate an optimum course.
But, MBA graduates have also been
challenged with staying relevant in the
global marketplace.
A struggling domestic economy, a shift
in the perceived value of an MBA and the
commoditization of graduate business
programs by an increasing number of
institutions, both foreign and domestic, have
challenged us to rethink how we differentiate
and communicate the value of an MBA.
Nearly two years ago, the Samuel Curtis
Johnson Graduate School of Management at
Cornell University embarked on an ambitious
research effort to grow the size and impact of
its intellectual footprint on the global business
Dean’s diary
Joseph Thomas
environment. We also wanted to ensure that
our MBA program was delivering the kinds of
graduates demanded by the ever-challenging
global economy.
What we learned is that Johnson graduates
know how to harness the collective strengths of
others to create extraordinary results. This idea
proved genuine as it came alive during our
discussions with students, alumni, corporate
recruiters and countless others when asked what
makes a Johnson MBA special. To students, we
promise that our performance learning approach,
collaborative environment, Cornell connections,
real world training and focus on leadership and
ethics will draw out their highest potential. To
corporate partners and recruiters, we promise that
Johnson graduates will unleash the highest
potential of their organization and that by hiring
a Johnson grad, they will get more than one
person - they will get the strength of many.
What we found is that those connected
with Johnson are well-rounded, global thinkers
who have a high degree of accountability in
their decisions, the wealth they create and their
impact upon the world. What we found and
what we know is that our MBA program and
graduates have never been more relevant.
That said, it is important for us, and leaders
of other fine institutions, to continue adapting.
We must work to position our MBA graduates as
leaders who have the depth and breadth of insight
needed to use functional skills while having the
global perspective and professional flexibility that
businesses demand. Today, more than ever
before, business leaders must be trained to dig
deep and mine all their skills from organizational
behavior, marketing and accounting to finance
and information systems -- all the skills that are
garnered from an MBA curriculum -- in order to
design a blueprint for a global organization’s
prosperity. Then, and most importantly, they
must inspire others to follow that blueprint.
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 Dean’s diary
Re-shaping
business schools
for a better future
by IESE Professor and MBA Academic Director, Pedro Videla
W
e are living in an era of dramatic
change. Over the last 20 years, we
have seen a growing focus on
markets, as well as on the investments and
operations of big banks. As a result, companies
are frequently seen as machines primarily for
financial gain. But this myopic view – which has
prompted recent economic crises, particularly
the last one – has led us to reevaluate our
economic system. There is a clear need for new
ideas to replace the obsolete models. Business
schools have become a focal point of this
discussion. Are business schools the ones
responsible for the situation? Did they develop
the managers and executives whose actions led
to the financial crisis? If so, what needs to change?
It’s not true that business schools are the
only ones responsible for today’s problems.
Several other factors have contributed to a
sharp focus on financial results. They
include outdated management theories, a
disregard for people during company
restructuring and many companies’ lack
of a clear mission. At the same time,
business schools have educated many
entrepreneurial leaders who have made
a positive impact on the business
environment, improving work conditions,
generating jobs and fueling innovation. So
rather than asking who is responsible for our
predicament, we should think about how to
keep it from happening again.
Over the next few years, the great challenge
for business schools will be to introduce changes
in the way companies are conceived, their role
in society and the role of business leaders. IESE
Business School has long addressed these issues.
The school is a pioneer in the field of corporate
social responsibility and was among the first to
launch a course in social entrepreneurship. The
era of incentives, and other simplistic ideas about
human behavior, has ended. The people who
work in a company are its most important asset.
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Each person has distinct qualities, intrinsic
dignity and basic human rights that must be
respected, and their aspirations and motivations
go beyond economic ones. It’s vital to remember
that companies include people who work
together not only for monetary benefits, but also
to be recognized and to learn.
This humanist focus, which places a priority
on values and the work environment, can be a
powerful driver of change. It can help form
business leaders who are responsible and
committed, and who can make the world a better
place. Business schools can only acquire this focus
by establishing a mission that identifies their goals
for society and goes beyond teaching and research.
Since its foundation in 1958, IESE has remained
firmly rooted in its mission: to develop leaders who
aspire to have a deep, positive and long-lasting
impact on people, companies and society through
professionalism, integrity and a spirit of service.
Another important challenge for business
schools is to close the gap between academic
research and the real practices of executives and
Pedro Videla
IESE Professor and MBA Academic Director
companies. When there is a distance between
these two spheres, education becomes less
effective. The classroom should be a place where
students generate new ideas and hypotheses,
where diverse situations are analyzed. To
encourage this, IESE employs the case method,
a practical and dynamic approach developed by
Harvard Business School. Students and professors
debate cases based on real business scenarios,
allowing them to discuss problems faced by
companies all over the world. In addition, IESE
professors are prolific producers of cases and
research papers, in English as well as Spanish.
When it comes to developing leaders who
can change society, there is one area business
schools must stress more clearly: globalization.
Schools should teach business leaders how to
globalize their services in an effective and
respectful way. They should also seek to promote
diversity in their programs, by making them
accessible to everyone through scholarships
and grants, providing opportunities for
entrepreneurs in emerging markets and
helping cultivate talent all over the world.
This is the aim of IESE’s “Africa
Project,” which was launched in 2009.
The initiative forms part of the school’s
commitment to advancing business
education on the African continent. One
specific goal is to create independent business
schools with local professors who can lead
progress through new projects, social initiatives
and can convince companies to take Africa
seriously. To date, IESE has helped establish
business schools in Nigeria, Kenya and Ivory
Coast, as well as a technical school and a hospital.
Very few schools have adapted their vision,
incorporating ethics and values into their curricula,
with the aim of developing leaders who will make
a positive difference. But as time goes by, our
number increases. Fortunately, this shift will help
lead us out of today’s crisis and build a new system
that is more sustainable, ethical and efficient.

Is an MBA
still a viable option?
by Professor Michael Luger, Dean, Manchester Business School
It’s still a shaky landscape, in terms of careers, for
MBA alumni. Where are the current crop of MBA
students and graduates going to find themselves, and
is an MBA still therefore a viable option for talented
business leaders of the future?
B
usiness schools have a big stake in the
job placement experience of their
MBAs. Such outcomes as salary
increase, career progression, and percent of
students securing jobs within three months of
graduation figure prominently in MBA
programme rankings. In addition, the more
an MBA degree appears to boost salaries, the
more students are willing to pay business
schools to attend the MBA programme. That
is clearly important for Universities that
charge upwards of $100,000 in fees alone.
It is not surprising, then, that business
school leadership teams have worried over the
past three years about the effect of the financial
meltdown and subsequent slow-growing
economy on the career options for their
graduates. Business schools most closely tied
to banking and finance have had particular
reason to worry since the availability of jobs in
that sector, and salaries being offered, have
been under pressure since 2007.
Manchester Business School (MBS), the
largest campus-based B-School in the UK, has
seen some effect of the changing economy, but
has managed to fare better than many of its
peers. For historical and geographic reasons,
MBS has always had a diversified portfolio of
placement options. In 2006, 36% of graduating
MBAs from MBS went into banking and
finance, a smaller percentage than from
Schools like LBS and Cass, for example. 20%
went into consulting, 10% went into high tech
and telecommunications, 7% went into
manufacturing, engineering and energy, and
6% went into retail/FMCG. This past year’s
class saw a ten percentage point decline in the
share going into banking and finance (26%)
relative to 2006, with the fall-off picked up in
consulting (24%), retail/FMCG (11%), and
manufacturing, engineering and energy (12%).
Another feature of the MBS programme
that has insulated it from the downturn is its
international orientation. In both 2006 and
2010, 40% of graduating students took jobs
outside of Europe (including the UK). In
many instances, those students were returning
to their country of origin, since the MBA
classes of 2006 and 2010 came from some 30
different countries. In both years, and
Dean’s diary
Professor Michael Luger, Dean
Manchester Business School
especially in 2010, the economies of BRIC
countries were more robust than in Europe,
giving us a safety valve for employment. Our
ability to help our students find placements
abroad has been enhanced by the presence of
MBS campuses in Singapore, Hong Kong,
Shanghai, Dubai, Miami, and Rio.
MBS’ historic connections with non-
financial sector employers and our global reach
have served our students well in the post-2007
economy job market. Even with the slight shift
at MBS away from traditionally high paying
banking and finance jobs our graduates’ starting
post-MBA salary was 11% higher in 2010 than in
2006, making up for compounded inflation over
that period. As we would expect in this economy,
students have taken somewhat longer to find the
right placement: in 2006, 90% were employed
after three months, whilst in the past year, 80% of
graduates had jobs in that interval. And after six
months, the majority of students had jobs.
Our experience at MBS suggests that
despite the challenging economic landscape,
an MBA is still a worthwhile investment. Our
students have continued to find good jobs, not
just in the UK and continental Europe, but in
Asia and the Americas, and not just in banking
and finance, but in other sectors as well. That,
combined with our efforts to keep fees within a
reasonable range, account for our consistently
high ranking in terms of return on investment.
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What will
the next generation
of MBA programs
look like?
by Dean G. Anandalingam, Robert H. Smith School of Business
I
see several paradigm changes coming in
the way MBA programs are structured.
First, I see an increased emphasis on
experiential learning outside the classroom.
Many of the skills managers need are best
learned by doing. The Smith School’s recent
curriculum redesign focused on building in
experiences—global experiences,
entrepreneurial experiences, consulting
experiences—that create opportunities for
skills development within groups, just the way
you gain skills on the job.
Increased flexibility and the ability to
customize the MBA to a student’s career goals
is also going to be important. Business model
innovation requires a depth of expertise that
the traditional MBA curriculum doesn’t
provide. You’re not going to become a real
path-breaking leader in alternative energy, for
example, unless you have a great depth of
knowledge of the challenges of that field. You
need deep expertise to become a value creator.
So at the Smith School, we made our
curriculum more flexible. We are giving
students more options to choose the kinds of
classes and experiences they need to create
real depth, to position them to be value-
creators as soon as they graduate, not 10 years
down the road.
We’re not abandoning general
management skills, but we’ve gotten smarter
about what core skills really are. That has
allowed us to leave more time for students to
pursue their passions—to discover where they
want to create a “spike” in their skills.
We are developing both well-defined
tracks and bundles of interdisciplinary courses
to help students envision what’s possible for
their futures. Faculty and administration will
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coach students as they think through how best
to use these two years to put together the right
skill set for the career path they want to pursue.
I think this is what you are going to see
many MBA programs doing—taking the
rigorous toolkit that will always be
fundamental to the MBA curricula and
adding experiences that will build deep
competencies. That sort of education puts
you in a much better position to solve the
world’s big problems.
The next big paradigm shift is coming in
the new skills and new methodologies we
teach to citizens of a globally interconnected
and socially engaged world.
I think the future will include blended
learning opportunities, incorporating both
online and in-class teaching. That will let us
bring the best teachers and executives to
students no matter where they’re located. I
a l s o s e e u s d oi n g m o r e r e a l - t i m e
collaboration on projects between students
around the world, to build intercultural
competence and give students experience
working with virtual teams.
It takes a lot of upfront work to make a new
virtual team successful, and those skills are going
to be important for students to acquire. Think of
the things that make a team effective: discovering
complementary skills, building trust and
relationships. Those things can happen naturally
when you are co-located, but how do you
engineer all of that in a virtual team? Telework
is becoming more common, so everyone needs
to learn how to effectively manage a team where
some or all members work remotely. Our faculty
have done significant research in this area, and
we’re planning to bring that expertise directly to
the classroom.
Dean G. Anandalingam
Robert H. Smith School of Business
I think the next generation of MBA
programs will put greater emphasis on
teaching entrepreneurship and fostering the
spirit of entrepreneurship. Everyone must
behave as if they are an entrepreneur, even
if they’re managing in a large multinational
corporation. This will be especially
import ant in a post-carbon, globally
competitive society. MBA students need to
be able to recognize the technologies that
are game-changers, and create the new
business models that will monetize those
inventions. Engineers may invent the next
big thing in clean energy, but even the most
amazing technology cannot change the
world unless businesses figure out how to
make it economical.
And lastly, I think we will find more and
more schools teaching students to be socially
aware and adopting a more systemic
approach to stakeholder management—that
whole idea of People, Planet, Profit. In the
traditional MBA curricula, we spent a lot of
time teaching students how to create elegant
solutions to made-up problems. That’s very
academic. But the real world is messy,
complex and chaotic. MBAs must be taught
that you can’t optimize everything. We need
to help MBAs understand what the choice
set is when making decisions and how to
think about tradeoffs. That is what the next
generation of MBA programs must teach the
next generation of leaders.

The St Gallen MBA:
cool head,
for a
active hands and a
warm heart
T
he history of capitalism teaches us that
economies, markets and industries are
going through constant cycles of
growth, contraction and realignment
re-orientation. A top MBA programme
prepares its students to appreciate what has
changed, and how best to manage such
changes. Yet it should also point out what
models and management behaviours explain
success and survival during periods of crisis
and adjustment. Switzerland provides a
perfect base for this.
What hasn’t changed? The industries
that used to be attractive to MBA students in
the past continue to be so today. Last year, still
some 30 percent of the St.Gallen alumni
secured employment in the banking industry,
plus another 17 percent in consulting.
Companies continue to be very interested in
recruiting MBAs and continue to offer
excellent conditions to fresh MBAs.
So then what has changed? The key words
here are a global shift towards emerging markets,
entrepreneurship, new financial realities and
sustainable development. A growing number of
students and alumni have started looking in
different directions, e.g. by starting their own
company, or by pursuing careers in renewable
energy or sustainable finance. Many students are
bringing these new ideas to emerging markets.
How can an MBA programme prepare
students for such new realities? In St.Gallen
we are offering a small class with a student-
faculty ratio that is much more favourable
than at most top tier schools. This offers scope
for individual attention, one on one coaching,
and close interaction with our corporate
partners and almost 20,000 alumni. Over the
last few years we have placed even more
emphasis on career and leadership
development. More than just job placement,
our the programme is about preparing for a
Dean’s diary
Winfried Ruigrok, Dean
Executive School of Management,
Technology and Law (ES-HSG)
University of St.Gallen
range of diverse and long-term careers.
Designed and delivered in cooperation with
leading international companies, we have
integrated a number of key elements:
s Individual Coaching to identify your personal
strengths and weaknesses and initiate a targeted
reflection process with the aim to become a
better leader. The coaching programme will
lead you toward a clear vision of your career;
s Mentoring with Alumni to bring you together
with personalities in a relevant role or
industry. This will develop your industry or
role specific knowledge, enhance your
professional network and consequently
facilitate a purposeful and successful entry in
the post-graduate labour market;
s Peer-to-peer Feedback to improve your self-
awareness in terms of preferred
communication and leadership style.
Why come to Switzerland? Switzerland as
a small and flexible country has weathered the
financial crisis much better than many
economies. The country is known for its strong
financial services industry, but has also kept a
strong pharmaceuticals, chemicals, food and
industrial base. Switzerland has by far the highest
per capita share of Global Fortune 500 companies
of any industrialised economy. The largest Swiss
companies generate well over 90 percent of their
revenues abroad, and are looking for global talent.
Current demand for managerial labour in
Switzerland and Germany is robust. We have
built on traditional Swiss values of efficiency, high
quality, and a strong service mentality to create a
unique environment for the new MBA
experience. Join our vision to develop leaders
with a cool head, active hands and a warm heart!
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Choosing the right business school

and getting in
By Ross Geraghty, managing editor, TopMBA.com and TopMBA Career Guide

The times, as Bob Dylan sang in the sixties, are a-changing. And no more so than in business
education, where the recent recession and the arrival of Generation Y onto the education
scene have given MBA programs cause for major self-reflection in recent years.

B
usiness management is booming, The reason for this is that MBA therefore students on our course need to have
especially in the world’s fastest growing classrooms are places of peer-driven learning. some kind of management experience to bring to
economies. More Indians than ever A Chinese student in a business school in the table. In the case of ESADE the average is four
before, for example, are considering MBAs as Europe, with generally higher rates of diversity years.” Meanwhile IMD, in Switzerland, asks for
a way of progressing their careers, earning better than in the US, will expect to form cohorts a minimum of eight years.
salaries and giving themselves great career with people from as far away as, say, Ecuador, Schools are keen to stress that there is no
flexibility. As McKinsey, a consultancy, has Sweden or Nigeria. one-type-fits-all equation for their classrooms.
long said, there could There are people with
soon be a problematic less work experience
lack of educated “Candidates should get on a school’s online forum, speak to alumni from who may have
managers to handle the exceptional grades or
vast investment that is schools that appeal to them, speak to the admissions people and faculty GMAT score, or who
coming into and from on the phone or, ideally, visit them at MBA fairs like the QS World MBA have other skills such as
that country. leadership of a charity
Choosing the right Tour. And if you are gently turned away, it is probably for the best” project that may impress
business school is a big the admissions board.
decision. It’s not just a
matter of rankings but of MBA candidates working As Anna Parkin of Melbourne Business GMAT
out which schools are right for them. According to School says: “Learning is very interactive and The GMAT causes the most headaches of all for
GMAC (the Graduate Management Admissions experiential in the MBA classroom and MBA candidates. The test is required by perhaps
Council), which runs the Graduate Management students learn as much from their peers as 90% of the world’s business schools and there is
Admissions Test (GMAT) exam, there are now they do from the textbooks. For this to be a whole industry devoted to preparing candidates
around 8,000 business schools worldwide, and the successful you need people from all sorts of to get the best score they can.
figure is increasing year on year. So how does countries and backgrounds.” With a score range between 200 and
someone decide if they are right for business Engineers may rub shoulders with lawyers, 800, the GMAT is formed of three key
school? And, just as importantly, how do they doctors, marketers and those who may have sections, quantitative (maths), analytical
decide which school is the right one for them? managed a family business. But what binds these writing and verbal. As Zoya Zaitseva, head
people together is work experience - most top of international relations at QS, the MBA
Diversity business schools are looking for people with at least career and education experts, says: “The
As we enter the second decade of the 21st three or four years in some kind of management GMAT is a good way for schools to gauge
Century, with globalization at the core of position. Gloria Batllori, MBA director at ESADE whether a student will have the academic
business, diversity is the buzzword at the world’s business school in Spain says, “The peer-to-peer rigour to succeed on an MBA, particularly
top business schools. component of an MBA course is essential, so with its high proportion of modules that

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require mathematical competency, such
as finance.”
The good news is that you can study for as
long as you like for the GMAT and take it as
often as you want until you get the score you
require. TopMBA.com advises to take a retired
exam straight away, get a poor score and learn
what your key weaknesses are. Then look at the
numerous resources available: books, websites,
companies and forums that can you help you
get the score you need.
And what score do you need? That will
depend on the schools you have shortlisted,
and it’s easy to find out what each requires.
This is probably the clincher, because in order
to decide which school is the best for you, you
need to know your aims extremely well and, if
you don’t, you will find it hard to get onto a
decent MBA program.
Firstly, MBA aspirants must know what
they hope to achieve from an MBA. According
to the TopMBA.com Applicant Research,
which surveys thousands of MBA candidates
each year, the main reasons are to change
careers, to improve promotion prospects within
a company or industry, to increase international
flexibility, to start a company and, the perennial
favourite, to improve earning potential.
Secondly, know your target schools and
why they are your targets. All business schools
are not the same, to paraphrase Shakespeare.
Although they seem to offer the same MBA
qualification on paper, each has a different
approach, school culture and specializations.
Kellogg, in Chicago, is famed for its strong
marketing stream; MIT Sloan could be the best
for technology, while IE Business School in
Spain is very strong in its entrepreneurship
specialization. If you’re not interested in
finance, London Business School is unlikely to
be right for you.
Thirdly, learn what is the ‘right fit’ for
schools and see if that suits you. As Santiago
Iniguez, dean of Spain’s IE Business School
says: “What we, and all schools, look for is a
person who will suit our school in terms of
diversity of background and in terms of seeing
if they can get the most from our strengths and
we from them.” An example of the culture of
the school might be comparing Harvard, which
famously encourages a very competitive culture
between students, and ESADE, which nurtures
a far more team-building approach.
Also, look very closely at accreditation.
This is a concept that does not have as strong
a foothold in India as it does in many other
MBA-providing nations. In some countries
it’s possible to set up a business school in a
shop window and charge thousands for an
MBA. However accrediting bodies run by
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national governments do exist. In the MBA
world there are also three major accrediting
bodies, EQUIS, AMBA and the AACSB. Ask
about accreditation and make sure the school
you’re applying for has some kind of
accreditation to its name.
Rankings
And this is where rankings play a controversial
part. It’s easy for a student to set their sights on
a top five ranking, then waste significant time,
money and effort trying to get in, only to be
turned away for perfectly legitimate reasons.
While there is a place for rankings as a rough
guide, MBA candidates should look far deeper
at what a business school does before
committing to applying there. After all, you
wouldn’t buy a house without making certain
it was going to keep the rain off your back.
Candidates should get on a school’s
online forum, speak to alumni from schools
that appeal to them, speak to the admissions
people and faculty on the phone or, ideally,
visit them at MBA fairs like the QS World
MBA Tour. And if you are gently turned
away, it is probably for the best. However, ask
those people where they recommend that
you apply instead.
Because the answer my friend, contrary to
what wise Mr. Dylan said, is not blowing in the
wind, it is inside you, and it is up to you to find it.
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By Giselle Weybrecht
experience
The decision of where to do your MBA used to look something like this: you choose the
city you want to study in, and that you want to work in after graduation, and you do your
MBA there. However as businesses become increasingly global, business schools are
following suit by offering innovative programs that allow students to understand and
experience business around the world

F
or students this means the ability to create
a more flexible, tailor-made MBA with
opportunities to study in and experience
different campuses, cities or countries. “I went
on exchange because I wanted to get a taste of
the US, especially of the MBA experience at a
top business school there. I also wanted to focus
on the not-for-profit sector and Stern offered
some great courses in this field,” says Jason
Chuei, a full time MBA student at Melbourne
Business School in Australia, originally from the
UK, who did his exchange at Stern School of
Business.
For the business schools this means
spreading their brand across borders. “It is all
about building international presence” says
Andrew Crisp, director, CarringtonCrisp,
education marketing specialists, “For every
business school, international recruitment and
liaisons with alumni are priorities. Increasingly
schools are going global, often building networks
through partnerships with other universities.”
Today these international opportunities are
no longer limited to simple exchange programs.
Here are a few examples of the different ways
that MBA programs are going international.

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Exchanges and course work
International exchanges are still a
standard fixture of most MBA programs,
offering students the opportunity to spend
a term studying at another university,
often in another country. Melbourne
Business School in Australia, to name but
one program, offers students the
opportunity to choose from 45 different
universities across Asia, Europe and North
America. At the Executive MBA level,
there is an increase in programs that take
place in three, four or even five different
business centres around the world. The
Omnium Global Executive MBA is an
international collaboration involving
Rotman School of Management,
University of Toronto,
and the University of
St. Gallen, “At the MBA level, programs provide students with the opportunity to
Switzerland as degree
granting bodies. It
spend a couple of weeks learning about business in another country
includes courses at through a one-off course, giving them exposure and practical experience
l e a di n g b u s i n e s s
schools in Toronto,
through applied management projects, often outside the classroom”
S a o Pa u l o , H o n g
Kong and Shanghai,
St. Gallen, Budapest and Hyderabad. At
the MBA level, programs such as Harvard
Business School’s Immersion Experience
Program, provide students with the
opportunity to spend a couple of weeks
learning about business in another
country through a one-off course, giving
them exposure and practical experience
through applied management projects,
often outside the classroom.
Multiple campuses
Several schools are taking things a step further
and creating new campuses in other countries,
providing students with opportunities to study
across both campuses. INSEAD has had a dual
campus structure since 2000, with a European
campus in Fontainebleau, France and an Asia
campus in Singapore. The MBA program runs
in parallel on each campus giving students the
ability to study at either. Nottingham University
allows students the opportunity to take all or
part of their MBA on campuses in China,
Malaysia or Singapore in addition to the
traditional exchange semester. Vlerick
Management School in Belgium has campuses
in Leuven, Gent, but also St. Petersburg and in
Beijing through Peking University. Some
schools, such as Grenoble Ecole de
Management and ESCA Ecole de
Management Casablanca, have jointly
established new campuses, in this case a new
Euro-African Campus for Management aimed
at training future high-potentials in Africa.
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MBA
Dual degree programs Management & Research in India and
A growing number of schools are exploring Schulich School of Business in Canada at
opportunities to provide students with not just a York University have paired up to create a
few months studying at another university, but the joint MBA program where students spend the
ability to study towards a dual degree. These first six months of the 16-month program in
provide students with two MBA degrees issued by Mumbai before travelling to Toronto. The
two different universities. Hong Kong University Indian government is helping Indian students
offers students of the full time MBA the option of by subsidizing the cost of the program and
two tracks: a London track where students spend offering low-interest loans. Students then
a term at London Business School in the UK or a have the opportunity to work in Canada both
New York track at Columbia University in the US. during year two and after graduation.
In each case the university provides a unique
graduation certificate, an official transcript and Eliminating borders altogether
alumni services. Simon Korf, a graduate in 2006 Distance learning MBA program are also
of the dual degree program at HKU: “The dual taking advantage of partnerships between
degree partnership provided the best of both campuses. The Thunderbird School of
worlds, the globally recognized brand of London Management in the US and Tecnológico de
Monterrey in
Mexico have joined
to create a Distance
Learning MBA for
Latin American
Managers. The
program begins and
ends at Thunderbird
campus in the US
and then continues
Business School and the Asian business exposure with classes via satellite and on-site at 33
of Hong Kong University. Business schools campuses throughout Mexico.
traditionally emphasize competition among and China Europe International Business
differentiation from other schools. A partnership School (CEIBS), a not-for-profit joint venture
focuses on complementing factors of each established between the Chinese government
program. A partnership like this is therefore much and the European Commission, besides
stronger than an exchange.” operating programs in Beijing and across
The National University of Singapore has developing regions of China, has also set up
double degree programs with HEC Paris and an Executive MBA program in Accra, Ghana.
Peking University in China. They also have an Business schools are not showing any
Asia focused degree program, S3 Asia MBA, an signs of slowing down their international
MBA jointly operated by three leading expansions. According to Andrew Crisp,
universities in Asia: the School of Management, “Many universities are looking to partner with
Fudan University, Korea University Business business schools in the BRIC countries,
School and the NUS Business School, which Brazil, Russia, India and China, but they
has been running since 2008. would do well to look at a bigger BRIICK,
Another benefit of these joint degrees including Indonesia and Korea”. One thing is
can include the ability to gain work for sure, the next generation of MBA students
experience or post graduation employment will have more opportunities to learn, and be
in another country. SP Jain Institute of exposed to global business, than ever before.
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APPLICATIONS

10 tips for MBA

application success
By Nunzio Quacquarelli, managing director, QS World MBA Tour

I
have been running panels with MBA
Admissions Directors and offering MBA
admissions advice to MBA applicants, who
attend our QS World MBA Tour, for the past
16 years. Over this period I have also read many
admissions tomes and gathered feedback from
applicants on what really helped them improve
their applications and gain entry to their school
of choice. Here I condense these findings into
10 key steps for any candidate applying to
business school. There are no guarantees, but
if you follow these steps your chances of
completing a successful application dossier will
be greatly increased.

Consider your career goals from the

1 start. Think about why you want to
take an MBA and how it can benefit
your career. Are you seeking a career change, or
career progression? Which industry and function
interests you most? Do you want to stay and work
in your home country or move overseas? How
do your aspirations match up with market trends
and opportunities? Even if you are unsure and
feel you want to consider your options during
your MBA, having clear career goals will help
you put together a better application.
Conduct an honest self-assessment.
2 Consider your weaknesses and the
strengths you want to develop on
your MBA. An honest self-assessment will save
you a great deal of time and energy and help
you make a more focused selection of schools.
Budget and feasibility. Do you have
3 enough savings to be able to give up
work and study full time, or do you
need an Executive part-time MBA or distance
MBA, so you can carry on working? A full-time
MBA in the USA can cost $100,000 in tuition
fees. In Europe, London Business School and
IESE offer a two-year program, but the
majority of MBA courses are one year, and
tuition ranges from as little as £5,000 to as
much as £42,000. An Executive MBA can cost
up to £80,000. However, financial aid
opportunities and scholarships exist that can
make the most costly programs affordable and
these should be researched thoroughly.
Research and selection. With so many
4 rankings, all producing different
results, today’s applicants are seeking
alternative selection criteria. According to QS
TopMBA Applicant Research the most popular
selection criteria, in order of importance are:
career placement record, scholarship availability,
return on investment, reputation of the school,
quality of academic staff, specialisations, student
profile, rankings, location. Choose your criteria
and then undertake a systematic, rational
research exercise to narrow down your choice of
schools – create your personalised ranking. Then
pick no more than six schools you would
seriously consider applying to: perhaps two elite
schools which may be difficult to gain entry to
but would be your dream, two highly rated
schools which are perhaps just a bit more in
reach, two high-quality schools with lower entry
criteria (to make sure you are accepted
somewhere decent).
Meet the admissions officers and
5 alumni at a QS World MBA Tour
event in a nearby city. The
application process starts here, because strong
candidates will develop a personal link to the
admissions officer who may ultimately be the
person making the decision to admit, or not.
Talking to alumni will make sure the cultural
fit is right and confirm your school selection.

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Following these five steps you will be
well placed to complete a successful
application. There is no magic formula for
admittance to any school, but the following
can also be very helpful:
Create a project timetable for your
6 applications and stick to it – plan your
application like a project, managed
professionally from start to finish. Establish the
application deadlines. Are you aiming for round
one, end of September; or round two, end of
January, for a US school? Or does the school
offer rolling admissions where candidates can
still be accepted in the spring for September
starts? Typically an application dossier should
take two months to complete well.
Completeness and thoroughness. In
7 order to be successfully admitted to
an MBA program, you need to
submit the complete documents required.
These documents typically include: the
application form, résumé, GMAT or GRE
Score (and Toefl or IELTS for non-native
English speakers), first degree grade
transcripts, application essays and letters of
recommendation. Make sure you have
completed everything that is requested before
your submit your application. Most schools
will not consider your application until it is
complete. Carefully proof-read everything you
submit and ask a friend to help you. In
choosing between two quality candidates, the
one with typos will always be rejected.
Make the grade and have no more
8 than one weakness. Gaining entry
to a good business school is highly
competitive and candidates spend a great deal
of money getting advice and support to
improve their chances, with test preparation
companies or admissions advisers. If your
undergraduate grades are weak, or you have
only limited work experience then you will
need a stellar GMAT score to have a chance
of success. But schools recruit with diversity
goals in mind and even a candidate with a
GMAT score at the lower end of a school’s
range has a chance of success if they have
strengths in all other areas.
Focus on diversity. In your essays,
9 always answer the question asked,
but usually schools will ask “Why
this school?” This is the most important
question of your application. It demonstrates
that you have completed a self-assessment and
thorough research and you know why the
school will be a great match and will help you
MBA
APPLICATIONS
fulfil your career goals. Because schools seek
diversity in their class, to make the classroom
experience more interesting and fulfilling for
everyone, you also have to think about what
makes you unique and different and
emphasise this in your essays. Highlight and
try to quantify your career successes, but never
forget to highlight your extra-curricular
interests and achievements.
Schmooze your referees. Too often
10 MBA applicants fail because of a
poor letter of reference. Don’t
allow this to happen. Applicants must make
personal contact with each referee and make
sure they understand the importance of the
MBA application process. It is helpful to
remind a referee of personal achievements
and to explain goals. Ideally, involve your
referees in the emotional journey of your
application so they will take pride in your
success when you are ultimately admitted to
your school of choice.
Follow these steps and these tips and, in my
experience, you will gain entry to a great
school and have a great experience. Take too
many short cuts and even if you are admitted,
you may arrive at a school and realise it’s not
what you were looking for.
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MBA OR MASTERS

One of the most regular questions received at TopMBA.com, via our online forums on
Facebook, Twitter and so on, is

“Should I do an

MBA or a Masters degree?”

Ross Geraghty talks to some leading business schools and attempts to unscramble the spaghetti for you

I
n a sense this is a question in two parts: their program conversant, at least, with several is a graduate of MA in Finance won’t have do
Firstly, and please don’t forget this, what is core subjects including marketing, strategy, those kind of roles.”
it that you, the individual graduate, want? leadership, entrepreneurship, operations, human Simon Stockley, director of full time MBA
Secondly, what skills do recruiters say they resources and so on. This gives them a holistic programs at Imperial College Business School,
want for the jobs your education is overview of how businesses work. London, echoes this: “The Masters in Finance is
preparing you for? Particularly since the David Bach, associate dean of the MBA and a more quantitative degree featuring a lot of pure
economic downturn, corporates and business Professor of Strategy at IE Business School in maths to equip graduates for corporate finance
schools proactively confer on business education. Spain, says that the MBA “trains young and investment banking jobs. It’s a direct response
Recruiters tell the top business schools what they professionals in general areas of management to requests we have from the city. Virtually all of
expect from their business managers and the and to emphasize personal communication, these graduates get careers in financial
schools respond. institutions.”
Schools meanwhile
work hard to retain Trends
i n di v i d u a l i t y a n d
“An MBA graduate will emerge from their Despite this, trends
educational rigour; the picked up by the QS
debate raging around the
program conversant, at least, with several core TopMBA Applicant
MBA academic world Survey 2010, which
right now is to what
subjects including marketing, strategy, surveyed thousands of
extent corporate MBA applicants
governance and ethics
leadership, entrepreneurship, operations, internationally, show
should become a core that increasingly
feature of MBA and other
human resources and so on. This gives them a younger people are
business programs. interested in a business
holistic overview of how businesses work” education, especially
MBA or Masters? in the developing
Essentially, MBAs are a economies of Asia.
‘post-experience’ qualification in general leadership and management skills that cover all The QS World MBA Tour, which visits 65 cities
management, usually requiring three or more the areas. In the MBA you roughly do 25% class in 35 countries, shows that Asian candidates in
years of work experience, though four to eight time in finance and accounting, for example, particular are younger than those in Western
years is most common. Schools such as IMD in where the Finance MA is 90% pure finance.” Europe and North America.
Switzerland have students with an average of He goes on to say that the general nature of Business schools have to respond to such
seven years while Executive MBA, or EMBA, MBA courses, by definition, offer a very firm trends by creating courses more appropriate for a
courses are targeted at those with executive grounding in the other core skills such as less experienced age group. This is where the
experience – ten or more years generally. operations, HR and organizational behaviour Masters course comes in.
The vast majority of MBA courses stress the whereas an MSc in Finance won’t. This is Masters courses are ‘pre-experience’,
general nature of the education – there are recruiter-driven: “The big banks want students at targeted at immediate graduates and those who
specialist MBA courses, such as MBA in Wine the cutting edge of financial skills, derivatives and do not necessarily have work experience.
Management at Bordeaux, but let’s not discuss financial engineering, which are electives in an Simon Stockley says that his school has
that here. An MBA graduate will emerge from MBA but a core part of the MA. The assumption responded to the trend for younger people to want

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to get into business schools straight out of university
by offering an MSc in Management program.
These are designed to provide recent graduates
with some differentiation in the labour market
when they are not experienced enough or
prepared for the MBA. “You’d tend to take the
MBA later on and for one of three reasons: for
career advancement, which is the dominant
driver; to make a change in your career, or for
learning more about entrepreneurialism,” he says.
Bach says that taking students with less
than three years’ work experience on an MBA
is rare: “We require five years [experience] at
IE Business School, however we do sometimes
take candidates with less experience if they
have a brilliant trajectory because we value
diversity in our classrooms.”
Course focus and teaching styles are
essential differences between an MBA and a
Masters. Masters courses, says Stockley,
“introduce graduates to general management
but in a different way. Some cover the same
material as parts of the MBA but are more
didactic in manner with fewer case studies, less
debate and a different style of teaching that is
more lecture-based.”
MBA courses tend to focus on
teamwork, lots of contribution in class,
learning from peers and networking and
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MBA OR MASTERS
communication skills. In this sense the In salary terms, the MBA is perceived to have
professor is often a hands-off guide for a slight edge, however the difference between an
students’ debates, guiding them towards MBA and a Masters graduate with four years’
problems rather than providing conclusions, postgraduate experience in a specialization is
allowing students to make mistakes and small. For those wanting to specialize, the MBA
research thoroughly themselves. may be too general, and you may feel ready to start
studying very soon. Likewise, if you want to
Specialize or generalize? differentiate yourself in management and aren’t
Many graduates want to start focusing early. They ready for an MBA, Masters in Management
may say that maths is their strong suit, and that courses are designed for you.
they are not interested in marketing or HR, for Having said that, the MBA is still rightfully
example. The business world needs very strong considered a major business qualification,
“MSc in Management programs are designed to provide recent
graduates with some differentiation in the labour market when they are
not experienced enough or prepared for the MBA”
accountants, HR or operations personnel or particularly, as Stockley says, “from one of the
people with other specializations, so a Masters in big schools. Reputation is important and
Finance, Accountancy, HR and so on are the best people should do as much research as they can
option for many. Of course this also allows the to find the school that has the best fit for them.”
graduate to get straight into education again The key thinking, then, is: think about
without necessarily having to go into a your strengths, about where you want to go,
management position for a few years in about what style of course suits you best and
preparation for an MBA. start to plan your career trajectory early.
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 MBA

SPECIALISATIONS

MBA core specialisations in the

modern world
of management
By Richard Burns, TopMBA.com

T
he MBA is widely considered to be
a general management
qualification, educating MBAs in
overall management skills so as to
understand the function of a business as a
whole, sometimes referred to as a
‘helicopter view’.
But within virtually all MBA programs
there are what are known as ‘core
specialisations’ and most business schools will
feature these heavily in their syllabus.
These are not to be confused with
specialised MBAs, which students usually
select through electives according to their
desired career in management. Knowledge of
the core specialisations is deemed essential.
Here, four experts in the core
specializations from some of the world’s
leading business schools explain what goes
on in their particular management domain
and why it is important for MBA success:
Innovation
H o w a r d
Anderson is a
renowned
expert on
innovation
and holds the
William Porter
Distinguished
Chair at the
Sloan School of
Management,
Massachusetts Institute
of Technology (MIT).
With a long business
background, he is
also the founder of The Yankee Group and program is too long, too hard, and too
the co-founder of Battery Ventures: expensive for just that.
“Can innovation be taught or is it “If employers could isolate the illusive
inherited? Answer: both. If you have a spark, ‘innovative’ gene and bypass the whole
a great school can develop it. If you don’t… interview process by just having you submit a
never mind. lock of your hair, they would. But no one has
“Here’s a hint: we don’t ‘teach’ anything; yet figured that out, so companies do the next
you learn by discovering. Instead of a silly best thing. They look for people that can
lecture about ‘globalisation’, [MIT] will send combine innovation with experience to find
you to a different continent with a team to better ways to do things. Innovation cannot
solve a logistics problem. Instead of lecturing just come from delivering products or services;
about what an entrepreneur is, you will come it may be in logistics, in financing, in
up with your own idea, form your own team marketing. It may be in organisational design
and build a company. If you are at a school or a better way to package.”
that does not do that, demand a refund!
“Most people are going to get an MBA Finance
because they want to change their careers Finance has long been a popular specialisation
in some way – either a different company or at MBA level, but after the recent global
a different skill set, right? If you are going economic downturn, fresh ideas and
back to that same job, just getting your innovation in the field are required more than
ticket stamped, stay at home. An MBA ever. Professor Anant K Sundaram at the Tuck
School of Business
explains how the top
MBA programs
tackle the
subject.
“In its
theories and in
practice, the
core ideas
in finance
are all
founded on a
set of logically
cogent ideas.
There are few
disciplines
t aught in business

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schools where academic research and the real

world come together as remarkably well as in
finance. The ideas that underpin the field not
only win Nobel prizes regularly, but they also
form the basis upon which billions of dollars
change hands every day.
“That said, there are many questions that
finance still continues to grapple with. For
example: What causes recurrent financial crises?
What is the role of ‘long tail’ risks, and how can
they be better understood and analysed? Why do
we witness apparently predictable irrational
investment decision-making by investors and
managers? Why do markets and companies
seem prone to herd behaviours? How can
corporate governance practices and incentives
be structured so as to produce value-creating
outcomes for the long run as opposed to the short
run? What is the right balance between free
markets and regulation in enabling the best
outcomes for society at large?
“Finance education, which includes
some of the top MBA programs, continues to
make exciting progress on all of these
important questions.”

Operations management
ESADE Business School consistently appears
in QS’ top 20 for MBAs specialising in
operations management. Professor Miguel
Angel Heras, director of the department of
operations management and innovation at
ESADE explains why operations management
is often thought of as the primary function to
many organisations.
“Operations management is the corporate
area in charge of designing, managing and
tracking different processes. These processes
are made up of interrelated, sequential activities
through which the components and actors
required (raw materials, labour, capital,
information, the client, and such) are
transformed into products. The key is the value
added through the process as perceived by the explains why managerial knowledge at an cases misleading. This is not surprising. One
customer, i.e. the end product has a greater international level is a plus point on any size-fits-all strategic advice is seldom adequate
value than the elements pre-process. MBA’s résumé. or appropriate.
“At ESADE, the department of operations “Due to an increased level of “International business is more complex
management and innovation applies a global globalisation, most firms are forced to operate than operating in just one national context
focus to operations. Its aim is to stay a step on an international level by seeking supplies because of the increased cultural and
ahead of companies’ current needs, giving and/or selling their products and services regulatory diversity. Most multinational firms
MBA students the knowledge, skills and abroad. This, in turn, has boosted the need for are bigger than purely national ones.
perspectives they need to create value for their managers who are capable of operating in a Organisational mechanisms such as
firms in the future.” multinational context. coordination and decision processes are more
“Successfully building an international firm difficult to understand and to handle.”
International management is highly dependent on specific market contexts
Historically the realm of larger organizations, as well as the resource and capability Each year, QS produces the Global 200 Top
an increase in the ease of communication endowments of the internationalising company. Business Schools Report which asks MBA
and international travel has enabled more “Suggestions such as ‘expand recruiters to rate the world’s top MBA
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SOFT SKILLS

How to get ahead

in business: soften up
By Ross Geraghty, managing editor of TopMBA.com and the TopMBA Career Guide

There is a perception among many MBA candidates that business school is a place where you
learn the hard skills needed for a career as a business leader. Finance, marketing, accounting,
logistics, all of these are, without question, core specializations at business school, and you’ll
want to find business schools which do them well

A
major trend has emerged in the last few globally have taken this demand on board Australia says, “MBAs represent an interesting
years. The latest QS recruitment and many top business schools are pool of potential business leaders with broad
survey, the TopMBA Jobs and Salary attempting what can be a tricky balancing business skills, however they often come with
Trends Report from late 2010, shows that act, shoring up MBAs soft skills while, an arrogant expectation of career progression.
demand for ‘soft’ skills has drastically increased simult aneously, trying to firm up the I would like to see more emotional
in importance for MBA recruiters worldwide. traditional knowledge that MBAs will need. intelligence taught and realistic career
The survey of just over 5,000 MBA recruiters After all, a great communicator with little counselling provided.”
in 36 countries, shows
that they already have Winning attitude
very high expectations “MBA recruiters already have very high expectations of rigorous finance, Sean Hewitt, a careers
of rigorous finance, advisor, highlights the
marketing and marketing and e-business or IT skills from business school graduates. following nine areas as
e-business or IT skills They are now looking for another set of abilities to complement their a general guide: “Keep
from business school a winning attitude, be a
graduates. MBA businesses in today’s competitive economic climate” team player,
recruiters are now communicate
looking for another set effectively, exude
of abilities to complement their businesses in idea of financial models will have severely confidence, hone your creative skills, accept
today’s competitive economic climate. limited their job opportunities when and learn from criticism, motivate yourself &
The report, which predicts an improvement leaving business school. lead others, multitask and prioritize your to-do
in MBA recruitment for 2011 in several industries, Additionally, many MBA candidates I list, see the big picture.”
shows that the big four soft skills demanded by have spoken to on the QS World MBA Tour, Easier said than done perhaps? Wendy
MBAs recruiters are: Interpersonal skills, in Asia particularly, fail to appreciate the value Lyons, Managing Consultant at London’s
Communication skills, Strategic Thinking and of such learning, even seeing it as a waste of Human Assets, and an expert in the field,
Leadership. Around 50% of the recruiters that time. Especially when taking into account says: “For employers, getting the right people
responded are based in Asia; this is notable as MBA more classroom hours with a noted finance means identifying people with the right skills
students from this region have traditionally been professor, for example. and qualities to fulfill the role and contribute
strong in the hard skills associated with business For those MBA candidates, the need to to the organization’s success and it’s really
school and weaker in soft skills. look at the Jobs and Salary Trends Report is important to be aware that different roles
greater than ever before. According to have different requirements. You might need
Rising trend recruiters, too many business school graduates to be an amazing communicator for one role
This news is unsurprising, however, as hit the job market lacking the demanded skills but not necessarily for another so it’s
TopMBA.com has noted the rise in soft that go beyond the qualification. Mitch important to recognize what is needed by the
skills for several years. MBA programs O’Brien of Emissary Pharmaceuticals in role in question.”

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Whatever role the MBA graduate is
aiming for, improving all areas of their
leadership personality, including their soft
skills, will greatly benefit their career
progress, if the opinions of recruiters are
important. And, as the TopMBA Jobs and
Salary Trends Report clearly says, the MBA
recruiters’ opinions are the most important
of all.
Basic soft skill development techniques
Despite this, I am often asked about what
exactly soft skills are and how to develop
them. The simplest answer is to work to
your strengths, but work on your
weaknesses even harder. It’s clear that the
MBA is a complex program, and takes up a
lot of time, so doing this while poring over
complex case studies may not be everyone’s
ideas of a good time, but it’s evidently
worth it.
The following is a list of suggestions on
how to adapt successfully to a role and to
learn a better approach to communication,
man-management and leadership.
“A great communicator with little idea of financial models will have severely limited their job
opportunities when leaving business school.”
Soft Skill Development
1) Get specific feedback from
colleagues and peers (and clients if
you can) on the qualities that are
important for the roles you want
or may be applying for. Consider
ways of capitalizing on your
strengths as well as focusing on
areas that need development.
Prepare to take negative criticism
on board as well as positive
2) Identify somebody who you think is
particularly successful at
demonstrating the skills you want
to develop. Talk to them and sit in
meetings with them and gain an
insight into their approach
3) Think back to a recent time when
you weren’t very successful at
influencing or convincing an
individual. Ask the individual how
you came across and what you
might have done differently to be
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SOFT SKILLS
more successful. Prepare for bad
news, and accept it
4) Develop the habit of critically
reviewing the impact you have had
after any meeting. Consider ways
to increase your impact and put
this into practice. A top tip here?
Record your thoughts and refer to
them before the next meeting
5) Take opportunities to regularly
network, within your organization
and externally. Don’t just
approach people when you need
their help
6) Spend more time with people
who you find difficult to deal
with. Don’t just think about
your feelings about them, but
think about how they might view
you. Try out different
approaches with them to see if
you can develop a more effective
relationship with them
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India:
the art of reinvention
By Debeshi Gooptu Bakshi

Jolted by the prospect of foreign competition on their home turf, Indian business schools have
decided to reinvent themselves to stay ahead of the race. Many leading schools such as the
Indian Institutes of Management (IIMs) and the Indian School of Business are identifying best
practices to help them benchmark with foreign schools and attract the best students and faculty

A
ccreditation, evaluation and grading of
programs, as is the norm with business
schools in the West, are a few of the
things being considered. Ajit Rangnekar,
dean, Indian School of Business notes: “We
have always believed that the best public
policy for improving educational institutions
is to enable and encourage competition.”
Rangnekar’s observations are right on target.
Over the next year or so, Indian business schools
are likely to see a lot of competition. According
to the provisions of Union Minister Kapil Sibal’s
Foreign Educational Institutions (Regulation of
Entry and Operation) Bill, 2010, foreign business
schools will soon be allowed to set up shop in
India. Schools such as Duke University’s Fuqua
School of Business (US), Georgia Institute of
Technology (US), and York University’s Schulich
School of Business (Canada) have already
planned campuses in the country.
IIM Kozhikode has applied for accreditation
from AMBA (Association of MBAs), a UK-based
organization. Even newer business schools such
as the Chandigarh-based Aryans Business School
have become members of US-based
accreditation body the AACSB (Association to
Advance Collegiate Schools of Business).
International accreditation will help students get
their degrees recognized globally, while business
schools will be successful in securing more
foreign partnerships and linkages.
Grading and evaluation
It is a well known fact that Indian business
schools vary widely in terms of faculty,
curriculum, infrastructure and placement
records. This includes schools such as the
Indian Institutes of Management, the Indian
School of Business, Xavier Labour Relations
Institute and Management Development
Institute among others.
While Indian magazines such as
BusinessWorld, Business Today, and
Outlook regularly publish surveys and
rankings on Indian business schools in
collaboration with research agencies such as
Synovate, Nielson, and Cfore, there is much
controversy surrounding these rankings and
the research methodologies.
For the first time ever, Crisil (Credit
Rating and Information Services of India Ltd),
a credit rating agency, has launched a grading

Accreditation
Indian business schools hope to make their mark
in an increasingly crowded marketplace by
closely following global standards. Many of the
IIMs, for instance, such as IIM Calcutta, IIM
Kozhikode, IIM Lucknow and ISB Hyderabad,
have applied for global accreditation. Both IIM
Ahmedabad and IIM Bangalore have received
approval from European agency EQUIS
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exercise for business schools in the country.
The agency has graded 24 management
programs so far. Hetal Dalal, Head of Crisil
Ratings explains: “Crisil believes that there is
an urgent need for a credible, independent
and reliable opinion on the quality of
programs offered by business schools. The
grading scale will reflect the ability of business
schools to impart quality education, and
achieve desired student outcomes, through
the graded programs. With this initiative,
Crisil hopes to enhance transparency in the
sector, help students and other stakeholders
make informed decisions, enable business
schools to adopt best practices, and support
the government in its mission of nurturing
quality education in India.”
The grading program classifies
management education programs on an
eight-point scale. There are also insights
into student profile, faculty profile,
curriculum and best practices adopted by
the institute. Additionally, each program is
graded on a national scale, relative to others
across India, and a state scale, relative to
other such programs in the same state. This
is designed to provide practical decision
making inputs to both students and
recruiters, who may wish to study in, or
recruit from specific geographical areas.
Dr M L Shrikant, honorary dean, S P
Jain Institute of Management & Research
says: “With unusual proliferation of
management institutes in the country,
prospective applicants and perhaps some
recruiters will find Crisil’s
grading,
perhaps
not of
the top
1 0 - 1 5
institutes but
the next rung
o f 1 0 0
institutes, very
u s e f u l .” Dr
Shrikant adds that
at present there is tremendous confusion
about the second rung of management
schools. There are also many third-rung
institutes. “Hopefully Crisil’s rating will
MBA
INDIA
a l s o h i g h l i g h t t h o s e qu e s t i o n a b l e decisions. The beneficiaries of this grading
institutes,” adds Shrikant. S P Jain Institute process traverse the entire stakeholder
of Management & Research is a Mumbai- spectrum, including business schools,
based business school that has participated students, parents, recruiters and investors.”
in the grading exercise. While the initiative is certainly note-
S Sriram, Executive Director, Great worthy, it remains to be seen how many
Lakes Institute of Management agrees: business schools sign up for the exercise.
“This is a good initiative given the fact that However, these attempts to identify and
“While Indian magazines such as BusinessWorld, Business Today,
and Outlook regularly publish surveys and rankings on Indian business
schools in collaboration with research agencies, there is much
controversy surrounding these rankings and the research methodologies”
most of the popular business school work on best practices can only work in
rankings are so different from each other favour of Indian schools and help to position
that it leads to confusion in the minds of them in a dynamic market place.
the public. Some of the popular rankings Vinoo Urs, Regional Director - India,
are not objective and even appear biased. Duke University, Fuqua School of
A standard approach like this will help. Business - India Office
For the rating companies this will be a new notes: “The presence of
revenue stream.” international schools in
Sriram who is keen on participating in India will present new
the grading exercise feels that the evaluation concepts on business
exercise will not help education institutes education, management,
raise money as they are in the not-for- course work
profit sector unlike business content and
organizations. “Rather, it will help research. This
position one self appropriately influx of new ideas
and improve branding.” will benefit India’s
existing and future
universities, further
strengthening the
nation’s economy.”
Dalal observes:
“Crisil’s Business School
Grading initiative will create greater
transparency in the education sector to
enable all stakeholders make informed
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Major collaborations bring
Indian business schools
right up to the mark
By Debeshi Gooptu Bakshi
Early this year, the Indian School of Business (ISB), one of India’s leading business schools,
signed an agreement with the MIT Sloan School of Management, to develop two new
institutes at the ISB’s upcoming campus at Mohali
A
s part of the agreement between MIT and
ISB, MIT will provide faculty support
and curriculum design in the areas of
manufacturing, operations and management of
large infrastructure, assist in faculty recruitment
for the ISB, provide teaching opportunity for
MIT faculty, offer joint executive education
programs and facilitate joint action learning
projects for students.
David Schmittlein, Dean of MIT Sloan
School of Management says: “This is part of
our distinct international strategy of
developing regionally dispersed, mutually
beneficial institutional partnerships, and
allows MIT Sloan to contribute to world-class
management education in India. It creates
opportunities for MIT Sloan faculty and
students to work with local faculty and
students here in India.”
International colleges and universities
have been collaborating with Indian
educational institutions since the early 1990s
when government regulations did not allow
foreign institutes to set up campuses or
recognize foreign degrees awarded in India.
Collaborations were inked to help
foreign institutes market their programs in
India through a local partner, participate in
student and faculty exchanges as well as lend
their expertise. Collaborations ranged from
twinning agreements, joint faculty and staff
exchange programs to support curriculum
design and pedagogy.
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Business school collaboration
At present, there are a significant number of
business schools in India that have collaborative
agreements with international institutes,
including the Indian Institutes of Management
(IIMs), Management Development Institute
(MDI), Xavier Labour Relations Institute
(XLRI), Institute of Management Technology
(IMT), the list goes on.
According to Foreign Education
Providers in India, a report on collaborative
arrangements commissioned by the UK India
Education Research Initiative (UKERI),
there are 143 Indian institutions and 161
foreign education providers engaged in
collaboration. The tot al number of
collaborations is 230. Each collaboration may
have one or more program delivery, bringing
the total number of programs that are
collaboratively delivered to 641.
The report goes on to say that the
maximum number of collaborations is taking
place in the field of management and
business administration. Out of the total of
641 programs, 170 (26.5%) collaborative
programs are offered in this field.
Great Lakes Institute of Management, a
management school based in Chennai,
collaborates with several universities of
international repute.
Professor S Sriram, executive director of
Great Lakes says, “We have agreements with
about half a dozen foreign universities such
as Yale, IIT Chicago, University of Houston,
and Nanyang Technological University,
among others. These cover joint research and
academic programs, and student/faculty
exchange. We get international faculty with
global exposure while our course curriculum
incorporates current global trends.”
Typically, one business school
collaborates with several international
partners at the same time. For instance, ISB
has academic agreements with Kellogg
School of Management, the Wharton School,
and the London Business School.
ISB has also set up a Centre for Case
Development in collaboration with the
Richard Ivey School of Business at The
University of Western Ontario, to enhance
case-writing capabilities among Indian
academia, and to distribute these cases
worldwide. The school also collaborates with
Duke University’s Fuqua School of Business.
Similarly, the Fuqua School of Business
has agreements with multiple business
schools such as the Indian Institute of
Management-Bangalore and Indian Institute
of Management-Ahmedabad.
International MBA partnerships
“India will continue to see increasing interest
from foreign universities wishing to establish
partnerships with Indian schools as the nation
continues its economic rise and the number
of students wishing to pursue MBA studies
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grows. The recent legislation allowing foreign legislation, foreign schools will be allowed to explains, “India’s economy is vibrant and
universities to enter the Indian market will no set up campuses in India. Though many growing, and Harvard Business School offers
doubt accelerate these trends,” says Vinoo Urs, schools have taken the collaboration route to a blend of executive programs in India which
regional director for India at Duke University, enter the country, in the near future it may not help participants develop broad strategy and
Fuqua School of Business. be necessary to do so. leadership skills, as well as providing expertise
India’s top business schools, the Indian and insights in key areas of growth such as real
Institutes of Management, collaborate with many India’s economy estate and professional services.
international institutes such as Copenhagen There are also many institutes that are making “The increase in executive education
Business School (Denmark), ESSEC (France), inroads into the management education options in India is a positive trend that will
lead to stronger businesses, more educational
opportunities and inclusive growth. At
Harvard Business School, we remain fully
“With the government’s Foreign Universities Bill on its way to becoming committed to India as a place we can teach
legislation, foreign schools will be allowed to set up campuses in India. and learn from Indian business executives.
That is why we offer executive education
Though many schools have taken the collaboration route to enter the programs here in India and we look forward
country, in the near future it may not be necessary to do so” to developing further timely and relevant
executive programs in the future, based on
the needs of the market in India.”
While Harvard may choose to go solo,
Cardiff University (UK), City University of New market without taking the help of a partner. many foreign institutions are looking at
York (US), UCLA Anderson (US) among others. Harvard Business School (HBS) delivered a partnering with Indian institutions. Students
In fact, the IIMs are working toward increasing range of executive education programs in stand to gain from such partnerships as both
foreign collaborations in the fields of faculty and India this year and is hunting for space for partners are able to combine their expertise to
student exchange, research and training. classrooms to deliver these programs in future. offer greater value to students through a greater
With the government’s Foreign Professor David Yoffie, senior associate international focus and better international
Universities Bill on its way to becoming dean and chair of executive education at HBS recognition of their qualifications.

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Durable Britain
turns the
employment corner
By Ross Geraghty, managing editor, TopMBA.com and TopMBA Career Guide

In recent years, the UK has consistently been second in the QS World MBA Tour Applicant
Survey for the most popular countries to study in, with the US first and Canada third. This
reflects UK business schools’ international reputation not only for a rigorous academic
approach but for high salaries and excellent job opportunities after graduating.

L
ondon is one of the world’s leading coalition’s cuts program, with 75% saying that despite the Pound weakening against the Euro,
finance and banking centres and the deficit needs to be cut quickly, which and there are still a number of job openings for
other regions of the UK have increases to 85% of FTSE 350 respondents.” graduates from UK schools.
excellent opportunities in the services Regardless of the recession, applications With a long-established reputation for
industry. However, the recession has had an to most top business schools have been affected hosting top MBA programs, the UK has many
impact on the UK’s employment statistics. positively, with a spike in applications over the of the top 100 business schools in the world
No major financial powerhouse such as last two years. Despite the recent information including London, Manchester, Cranfield,
London, with the knock-on effect for the that recruitment in the banking industry Cambridge Judge, Oxford Saïd and Warwick,
rest of the country, could come out of such dropped in 2010, it will rebound for MBAs in all of which perform highly in most international
a banking-induced crisis without feeling 2011, while consultancy and general industry rankings. Trinity in Dublin, in nearby Ireland,
some pain. have remained surprisingly buoyant in the UK. and Scottish schools such as Edinburgh and
Despite this, the UK has shown a great Salaries are still very high for MBA graduates, Strathclyde also perform well in rankings.
deal of durability. The recession has hurt, and
bitten deep, but the UK government, to its
credit, moved swiftly to attempt to ease the
problem. Various packages introduced by the
previous centrist Labour government such as
‘quantitative easing’, designed to stimulate the
economy and get the banking industry back on
its feet again.
The election of a centre-right
Conservative-led coalition government has
also proved popular with business leaders,
despite enormous complaints from those at
the lower end of the socio-economic spectrum.
A recent Ipsos-Mori poll in the UK survey
suggested that: “A massive 89% of UK business
leaders agree that the coalition government’s
policies will improve the state of the British
economy. There is also strong support for the
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Why the UK?

One big clincher for international students to
studying an MBA in the UK is the immersion
into the English language. In fact, in 2007, the
UK’s business schools taught more MBAs per
year than the whole of the rest of Europe put
together, according to a British Council research
document. Learning, using and improving skills
in the world’s business language is a major draw
card for international candidates who are not
considering the USA. Vicinity and ease of travel
are also a big attraction for European students
who do not face the same visa issues as they
would in other major anglophone nations,
namely the USA, Canada and Australia. It’s close
to home for European candidates for family visits
or some much needed time-out, and bucket seats
for two-hour flights are cheap and plentiful.
It is true that most business courses are
taught in English, including those at the top
schools in Spain, France, Switzerland and
Germany. However, the opportunity for
immersion in the world’s business language on
a daily basis, as well as the cultural aspects of the
language, proves very valuable indeed.
English is spoken across Ireland, Scotland
and Wales too, although there are an
increasing number of bilingual Gaelic
speakers and, in many places in those
countries, signs and posters use the traditional
Celtic language as well as English.

Business links
The UK has numerous MBA-employing
businesses, an international top-five economy
and has vigorously cemented its place there.
With easy access to mainland Europe, countless
numbers of finance houses, consultancies and
banks have offices there, with employment
opportunities for MBA graduates.
Nobody can dispute that London is one of
the major finance and cultural centres in the
world, with a colossal amount of banks and
finance houses rivalled only by New York. ‘The
City’, London’s financial district also known as
the ‘square mile’, is home to the Bank of England
and high-rise buildings, such as the Norman
Foster-designed ‘Gherkin’, which host countless
financial institutions and consultancies.
Both parts of London are steeped in history,
making it one of the truly most attractive
financial areas to work in anywhere in the world.
Dominating the south-central area of
London, in redeveloped and regenerated
historical docklands, Canary Wharf towers over
another imposing financial district, an area
including the Millennium Dome and a great
array of renovated flats, shops and restaurants.
Though dominated by London, there are
other business hotspots throughout UK and
Ireland for MBAs. Dublin, Ireland, and the areas
View from St Paul’s towards the West End
increasing numbers of international MBA
surrounding it have become a Celtic ‘silicon students and have business schools that cater
valley’ with Dell, Google and Microsoft all hosting for the widest possible range of general and
European operations from there. Scotland has a specialized MBA courses.
good reputation on the energy field with two Another issue concerning MBAs is the
specialized MBAs in Oil and Gas Management immigration system. The UK government
in the north of the country, providing the best recently announced a new system to replace
access to the oil platforms of the North Sea. the successful though slightly contentious
“It is true that most business courses are taught in English, including those
at the top schools in Spain, France, Switzerland and Germany. However, the
opportunity for immersion in the world’s business language on a daily basis,
as well as the cultural aspects of the language, proves very valuable indeed”
The midlands of England had a strong Highly Skilled Migrant Program (HSMP). The
automotive history, though recent years have Tier 1 (general) immigration system benefits
seen uncertainty in the UK’s car industry, those with a strong business education and
while the industrial northwest is home to provides a fast-tracked immigration process for
several long-established manufacturing MBA graduates. For more information see the
giants. All of these regions are attracting Going Global article earlier in this magazine.

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US businesses
are hiring again
By Mary Anne Thompson, Founder
and President, Going Global, Inc.
(www.goinglobal.com)
As its economy recovers from
the global recession, the US
begins a slow but steady hiring
trend across most job sectors
A
fter at least two years of suffering through
rounds of layoffs, staff deficiencies and
financial uncertainty due to the global
recession, American businesses are finally hiring
again. Though most regions of the country are
still not seeing significant hiring yet, the US is
cautiously optimistic about its future. According
to economic experts, it may take the country
three to four years to return to pre-recession
employment levels, but certain sectors are
wasting no time beefing up staff now that they
have the green light to hire.
S t a tistics sh ow
healthcare support
occupations have already
experienced major
“In the area of accounting and finance, tax accountants, compliance
increases in hiring activity directors and credit managers are most in demand as businesses seek
over the last several
months. Of the 20 fastest-
financial professionals who can help manage costs and enhance
growing occupations in
the US economy, half are
related to health care, due
in large part to the aging of
the baby boomer generation. In addition, as
health care costs continue to rise, work is
increasingly being delegated to lower-paid
workers in order to save money. Physician
assistants, medical assistants, dental hygienists,
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home health workers and physical therapist aides
are in demand throughout the US Many other
job sectors have also experienced consistent
hiring increases of at least 10% in the first half of
2010. Chief among these are the customer
service, sales, information technology,
administration, business development and
accounting/finance sectors.
In the area of accounting and finance, tax
accountants, compliance directors and credit
managers are most in demand as businesses seek
financial professionals who can help manage
profitability as the country exits the recession”
costs and enhance profitability as the country
exits the recession. In the area of IT, professionals or contract workers to move their businesses
who are able to tie IT initiatives to larger business forward. By going this route, companies alleviate
objectives, helping their firms become more
efficient and reduce costs, are most in demand.
Network administrators, information systems
security managers and systems engineers are
among the most advertised positions.
While there are abundant needs in certain
established industries, many new hires will also
be for emerging industries. Hiring managers,
41% of whom plan to hire within the next six
months, are recruiting for jobs focused on new
areas such as social media, green energy, global
relations and healthcare reform.
22% of employers report some hiring will
also be for unfilled positions for which they have
been unable to find
qualified candidates.
The areas of IT,
customer service and
c o m mu ni c a t i o n s
report the greatest
skills deficits. Many
companies have
begun to look for
creative ways to fill
these and other
positions. Some are looking to skilled freelance
the cost of hiring full time workers before the
economy is more stable. Some businesses are
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choosing to rehire retirees, while still others are

looking beyond the US to find needed talent.
Looking outside US borders will also help
to diversify a company’s work force, something
many American businesses would like to do. In
order to attract talent, many US companies also
plan to provide new employees with greater
flexibility in the hope this will help retain those
who may consider switching jobs when the
economy fully recovers.
Graduate hiring
While hiring is increasing across the country and
in many sectors, those fresh out of school still may
have trouble securing a job quickly. A recent report
by the National Association of Colleges and
Employers (NACE) finds companies surveyed
expect to hire fewer graduates from the class of
2010. Starting salary offers for new graduates are
also down. CareerBuilder.com sees salaries and
benefits, for new and current employees,
continuing to stay tight over the next year. It may
take a while before companies feel secure enough
to give employees a bump up in pay.
As the US begins to recover from the
economic recession, its businesses are focused
on rehiring laid-off workers, replacing lower-
performing employees and steadily expanding
their work forces. Every region of the country
has increased its hiring activity by approximately
20% over the last six months. Employment
services industry leader Manpower Inc. reports
95 of the nation’s 100 largest Metropolitan
Statistical Areas have a positive hiring outlook
for the upcoming quarter. Expectations are that
American businesses will continue their hiring
trend well into the foreseeable future.
Interviewing advice
t During an interview, act confident,
team-oriented and positive. It is
appropriate to give oneself credit
for accomplishments and
achievements. Do not be shy about
truthfully communicating
ambitions and successes. In the
United States, this is perceived as
showing self-confidence.
t American interviewers will also
be impressed if the discussion
focuses on customer value, shows
how the applicant has been an
effective team player, and
demonstrates how he or she has
worked creatively and
independently. A positive attitude
is very important. Most
employers seek people who are
positive, upbeat and energetic.
t Direct eye contact while speaking
and listening is also vital. The
failure to make eye contact may be
interpreted as a sign of boredom,
disinterest, lack of confidence or
even dishonesty.
Cultural advice/protocol
and business etiquette
t
There are many styles of
management within the country,
usually reflecting the type of work
that is done within a company.
Regulated or government-serving
companies tend to be the most
conservative, while businesses
serving the public tend to be more
creative and informal.
t
Because the business environment
in the United States is highly
competitive in all industries,
American companies are constantly
seeking more effective methods of
management and more efficient
practices among their employees to
boost productivity, lower costs and
reduce attrition.
t
American managers are required to
remain aware of trends and new
developments in management
techniques and adjust their
management practices to take
advantage of these advances in
knowledge. Jobs are continuously
created and eliminated, and an
employee’s responsibilities may
change over time.

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USAJobs
http://www.usajobs.opm.gov/
This is the official career website of the US federal
government, providing access to thousands of federal jobs
through its comprehensive database. Jobseekers can create
and store a résumé and apply to various federal positions
on the USAJobs website. USAJobs also features an
‘Information Center’ that explains the federal hiring
process, federal job terminology, and special opportunities
for students and other populations.
http://www.internjobs.com/
InternJobs.com is a global database of internships and
entry-level positions for students, recent graduates and
other individuals who are changing careers. The jobs
database can be searched for positions in the United States
and internationally.
Spherion
http://www.spherion.com/
Offering the flexibility of temporary, temp-to-hire and direct-
hire positions, Spherion has placed millions of talented
people in jobs spanning industries such as accounting and
finance, technology, engineering and manufacturing, law,
sales and marketing, and human resources.
Mary Anne Thompson is the Founder and President of Going
Global, Inc. (www.goinglobal.com) a subscription database service
that contains career and employment information for more than
80 locations.

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 American University
Kogod School of Business

Programme Type: Global Emerging Markets Full Time Course Information Application Fee : Contact:
Full Time MBA Leadership & Human Capital Start Dates: USD ($) 100 Shannon Demko
Part Time MBA Management August Director of Graduate Admissions
Marketing Programme Duration: Part Time Course Information American University
Latin America

Joint Degree Programmes Real Estate 22 months Start Dates : Kogod School of Business
Offered: Self-designed January, August 4400 Massachusetts Avenue NW
MBA + JD Tuition Fee: Washington, DC
MBA + MA Specialisation by Industry: USD ($) 14972 / Per Semester Programme Duration : 20016-8044
MBA + MSc (Accounting/Taxation) Banking / Financial Services 33 months United States of America
MBA + LLM; MS in Finance; MS in Consulting Entry Requirements:
Real Estate Government Min. GMAT Score : N/A Tuition Fee : Tel: +1 202-885-1913
IT / Telecommunications Min. TOEFL Computer Based Score USD ($) 1144 / Per Credit Fax: +1 202-885-1078
Specialisation by Function: Public Sector : 100 Email: KogodGrad@american.edu
Accounting Real Estate Min. TOEFL Paper Based Score : N/A Web: www.kogod.american.edu/
Management Consulting Min. IELTS : 7 admissions
IT Consulting Min. Years of Work Experience : 2
Entrepreneurship
Finance
North America
Europe
Asia Pacific

American University’s Kogod School of Business is
committed to offering interdisciplinary programs
that give students the breadth and depth of
knowledge necessary to succeed in a dynamic
global business environment. Kogod’s MBA program
combines a high quality business education with the
top-rated programs of other American University
(AU) professional schools – such as the School of
Australia & New Zealand
The Kogod MBA is built around an integrated core
curriculum with strong emphasis on global decision-
making, quantitative analysis, and professional
development. Kogod’s market-driven approach
is reflected in our MBA concentrations, hands-on
consulting projects, scholarly research, and career
development.
Kogod offers outstanding faculty members and
an integrated curriculum that provides a unique
interdisciplinary approach that blends theory and
practice. Kogod employs eighty full-time faculty
members who hold the highest degree in their field
and have extensive real-world experience.
The Kogod Center for Career Development is

International Service and the Washington College
of Law – to ensure a fully integrated learning
experience. Kogod offers dual degree graduate
programs including a JD/MBA, MA/MBA, and an
LLM/MBA.
Established in 1955, Kogod’s highly diverse population
is driven to make a different in the world, recognizing
that purpose and profit are not at odds. The school
works closely with the business community to prepare
outstanding candidates for productive careers in the
global business environment.
MBA concentrations are focused on making students
successful in today’s competitive marketplace,
and the completion of concentration coursework
represents an area of specific expertise. Students may
pursue concentrations in accounting, consulting,
entrepreneurship, finance, global emerging markets,
leadership & strategic human capital management,
marketing, and real estate. Students may also create
a personalized concentration with the Design Your
Own option.
committed to helping both students and employer
partners meet their unique business goals. MBA
students benefit from career management courses,
personalized coaching and career advisement,
internship/job search strategies, industry-specific
career days, company site visits, career fairs and
alumni networking.
American University’s 84-acre campus is located in a
beautiful residential area in the heart of northwest
Washington, D.C. Many students pursue internships
and job opportunities with area businesses.

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Graduate School of Business,
California Lutheran University

Programme Type: Specialisation by Industry: Programme Duration: Application Fee : Contact:

Full Time MBA Banking / Financial Services 12 months USD ($) 50 Dr. Harry Domicone,
Part Time MBA Consulting International MBA Program
Government Tuition Fee: Part Time Course Information Director

Latin America
Specialisation by Function: IT / Telecommunications USD ($) 44,900 / Total Program Start Dates : Graduate School of Business,
Economics Media & Entertainment Cost February, May, August, November California Lutheran University
Entrepreneurship Non - Profit Organisation 60 West Olsen Road #3500
Finance Pharmaceutical / Bio-Medical Entry Requirements: Programme Duration : Thousand Oaks, California
General Management Public Sector Min. GMAT Score : 550 or waiver 21 months 91360
Information Management Retail / Consumer Goods Min. TOEFL Score: United States of America
International Management / Internet 112 Tuition Fee :
Business Full Time Course Information Computer 230 USD ($) 2100 / Per Course Tel: +1 805 493 3511
IT Management Start Dates: Paper 570 Fax: +1 805 493 3312
Marketing February, May, August, November Min. IELTS : 6.5 Email: domicone@clunet.edu
Organisational Behavior Min. Years of Work Experience : 0 Web: www.clunet.edu/IMBA
Social Enterprise and Not-for-Profit

Profit. In addition to classroom activities, there are Who Should Apply to CLU?
many scheduled seminars, workshops, and other Total cost and speed to completion are often factors

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professional development opportunities. in the student’s MBA decision process. Students who
wish to complete an MBA in as few as 12 months, or
Admissions Criteria for whom a significant overall educational value is
Admissions are selective but flexible. Minimum desired may wish to consider CLU for their MBA in
expectations include a bachelor’s degree with a the USA.
respectable academic record; work experience is
not required. Most applicants submit GMAT scores,
Student Profile
but with a sufficient demonstration of quantitative The possibility to complete an
ability, this test may be waived. Similarly, most MBA in as few as 12 months
applicants report TOEFL scores, but under certain attracts highly-qualified
circumstances this requirement can also be students from around the
modified. A Pre-MBA is available for students with globe to Southern California,
backgrounds other than business. where they discover that

One Year MBA
CLU Graduate School of Business
Southern California, USA
The Exceptional Value of a 12 Month MBA
The MBA at CLU is recognized as “An Exceptional
Value in US Graduate Business Education.” CLU is
ranked by US News & World Report as a Top Tier
Master’s-granting university in the US West. The
CLU MBA is demanding, and the expectations are
high – but the rewards are great. And the total cost
is far less than that of many other MBA programs.
Significantly, the degree can be completed in as few
as 12 months. The combination of substantial value,
A Southern California Campus
CLU is located in Thousand Oaks, California, mid-
way between Los Angeles and Santa Barbara (about
an hour’s drive from each). The 200+ acre (100+
hectare) park-like campus enjoys a superb climate,
where it never freezes or is ever too warm.
Costs and Scholarship Opportunities
The all-inclusive price of the MBA program at
CLU for the 2010 academic year is about $44,000,
which includes tuition, seminars, events, health
insurance and shared graduate housing with private
bedrooms, full kitchens, and wireless internet. The
only additional costs are for textbooks, groceries,
entertainment, and other personal expenses (e.g.,
laundry, etc.). To obtain an F-1 student visa, about
$50,000 must be certified in funds or available
support.
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living and learning in CLU’s
environment of intellectual
inquiry and real world training
come together for a well-rounded education
experience. At CLU class sizes are small, and
international and US students alike take courses and
complete meaningful projects together.
Though work experience is preferred, CLU will
consider international applicants who are just
beginning their careers. A Pre-MBA is available for
Asia Pacific
students with other than business backgrounds.
The international perspectives that these pre-career
students bring to the graduate classes, coupled
with the real world professional experiences of the
American professionals, executives, and managers
who are in the same classes, combine to create a
remarkable environment of international learning,
career mentoring, and the formation of enduring
professional relationships among all participants.
Australia & New Zealand

spectacular location, small class size, close contact Career Planning

with renowned faculty, and internship opportunities
appeals to even the most discriminating and highly-
qualified applicant.
General or Specialized Degree Program
Students may select either a general MBA or a
specialized MBA with an emphasis in one of several
areas, including Finance, Marketing, Management/
Organizational Behavior, Information Technology,
International Business, Financial
Entrepreneurship, and Social Enterprise/ Not-for-
The CLU Career Center is instrumental with career
development, and the placement rate is well above
90%. In addition, the optional internship can provide
a useful introduction to national and international
employment opportunities.
Application Procedures
Students may apply for any of four entry points:
August, November, February, or May. Applications
Planning, are encouraged at least 120 days before the start of
the term.
After the academic component of the program,
many MBA graduates elect to engage in an optional
internship, which is arranged with the assistance of
the CLU Career Center and the School of Business
and its faculty.
Recognized as an “Exceptional Value in US Graduate
Business Education,” CLU offers a superb blend of
academics, practical experience, dynamic business
location, and splendid climate.

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 Goizueta Business School
Emory University

Programme Type: General Management Full Time Course Information Part Time Course Information Contact:
Full Time MBA Health Care Management Start Dates: Start Dates : Julie Barefoot
Part Time MBA International Management / August August Associate Dean & Director
Executive MBA Business MBA Admissions
Latin America

Leadership Programme Duration: Programme Duration : Goizueta Business School

Joint Degree Programmes Marketing 22 months 36 months Emory University
Offered: Real Estate 1300 Clifton Road
MBA + JD Tuition Fee: Tuition Fee : Atlanta, GA
MBA + MD Specialisation by Industry: USD ($) 42000 / Per Year USD ($) 74100 / Total Program Cost 30322
MBA + MPH Banking / Financial Services United States of America
MBA+DPT Consulting Entry Requirements: Executive Course Information Tel: +01 (404) 727 6311
MBA + MDiv Non - Profit Organisation Min. TOEFL Internet Based Score: 100 Start Dates: Fax: +01 (404) 727 4612
Pharmaceutical / Bio-Medical Min. IELTS : 7 December, August Email: admissions@bus.emory.edu
Specialisation by Function: Real Estate Min. Years of Work Experience : 2 Web: www.goizueta.emory.edu
Accountancy Retail / Consumer Goods Programme Duration :
Brand Management Venture Capital & Private Equity Application Fee : 16 or 21 months *depending on format selected
Decision Science USD ($) 150
Entrepreneurship Tuition Fee :
Finance $92,050 - $100,500*
North America

experiences, and international travel opportunities.
Each offers a dynamic MBA experience that goes
beyond preparing you for your next job, and instead
prepares you for a lifetime of accomplishments.
The Coca-Cola Company, Walt Disney Company,
PricewaterhouseCoopers, Deloitte, and more.
Student Profile

Curriculum & Faculty Brandi Ray, Two-Year 10MBA:

At its core, our curriculum is designed to educate Undergraduate Institution: University of North
the whole person across all areas of business. It Carolina Chapel-Hill
will challenge you to dive deeply into your area Undergraduate Major: Business Administration
of interest, but push you to integrate knowledge Pre-MBA Job: Marketing Associate, Equifax
from every area. Our curriculum integrates MBA Internship: PepsiCo., Frito-Lay
classroom theory and business reality, leveraging Full-Time Job: Associate Brand Manager, Frito-Lay,
our faculty’s deep connections to Atlanta’s Fortune Dallas, TX
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500 companies and world-renowned nonprofit

organizations to give you the chance to work with
real clients from day one.
Goizueta faculty members are recognized worldwide
as thought leaders in their fields. They have taught
at the finest business programs and served as
consultants to the world’s largest corporations. And
thanks to our small class sizes, they build strong
relationships with our students, acting as mentors
Goizueta is a top-ranked business school in and helping connect students to outstanding
Asia Pacific
Brandi attended a national career conference where
she met an Emory alum who introduced her to
the Frito-Lay marketing manager. “Because of that
introduction I was added to the next day’s interview
list. That’s the type of connections and networking
that happen everyday at Emory. And now, with the
success I had during my internship, I was offered a
full-time job to work on Frito-Lay’s portfolio of ‘better
for you’ products developed specifically with women
in mind. Prior to coming to Emory I had marketing

one of the world’s great global cities.
Goizueta is a world-class business school with a
90-year legacy of excellence, a place known for
educating the best and the brightest students from
all over the United States and the world. Because
we are a small, private business school, we can offer
interactions with top scholars, students, alumni,
and industry leaders in powerful and personal ways
that you won’t find at other leading MBA programs.
Australia & New Zealand
summer internships and career opportunities.
Our Location
Goizueta is part of Emory University, one of the
finest institutes of higher learning in the world and
a top-20 national research university. Located in
Atlanta, Georgia, Goizueta is at the heart of one of
the world’s great global cities. Because the city is
home to the nation’s third largest concentration of
experience, but I knew I needed more strategy and
needed to understand the nuts and bolts behind
marketing. The Goizueta Marketing Strategy
Consultancy (GMSC) prepared me for my internship
and this career. You work with real clients from day
one. I used a lot of my materials from GMSC at Frito-
Lay. It’s real-time, real world marketing theory you
can apply tomorrow in the business world.”

Goizueta is a place where faculty and students come
together to challenge one another, hold each other
accountable, and propel one another to greater
heights.
Our Full-Time MBA Programs
Goizueta is one of the few business schools in the
United States that offers both Two-Year and One-
Year Full-Time MBA programs. Both programs
feature 21 different concentrations across five
different academic areas and give our students
access to leadership development, real-world
Fortune 500 companies, you’ll have opportunities
to forge powerful connections with industry leaders
that translate into internships and job opportunities.
The Goizueta Network
Our students graduate with the skills—and
experiences—they need to make a difference in
the business world immediately. It’s the reason
Goizueta graduates are building powerful careers
all over the world at organizations as diverse as
Aflac, IBM, Johnson & Johnson, NBC, Samsung
Electronics, the New York Stock Exchange Euronext,

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Fordham Graduate School of
Business Administration

Programme Type: International Management / Full Time Course Information Part Time Course Information Contact:
Full Time MBA Business Start Dates: Start Dates : Patricia Caffrey
Part Time MBA IT Management January, April, September January, April, September Director of Admissions &
Executive MBA Leadership Enrollment Management

Joint Degree Programmes
Offered:
MBA + JD
MBA + MSc (Accounting/Taxation)
Specialisation by Function:
Accountancy
Accountancy & Financial
Brand Management
E-Commerce / Business
Entrepreneurship
Finance
General Management
Information Management
Marketing
Operations Management
Strategic Management
Technology Management
Specialisation by Industry:
Banking / Financial Services
Consulting
Environment
IT / Telecommunications
Media & Entertainment
Non - Profit Organisation
Real Estate
Retail / Consumer Goods
Venture Capital & Private Equity
Latin America
Programme Duration: Programme Duration : Fordham Graduate School of
24 months 39 months Business Administration
33 West 60th Street
Tuition Fee: Tuition Fee : 4th Floor
USD ($) 1109 / Per Credit USD ($) 1109 / Per Credit New York, NY 10023
United States of America
Entry Requirements: Executive Course Information
Min. GMAT Score : N/A Start Dates: Tel: 001-212-636-6200
Min. TOEFL Computer Based Score January, August Fax: 001-212-636-7076
: 250 Email: admissionsgb@fordham.edu
Min. TOEFL Paper Based Score : 600 Programme Duration : Web: www.bnet.fordham.edu
Min. Years of Work Experience : 2 22 months
Application Fee : Tuition Fee :
USD ($) 130 USD ($) 87550 / Total Program Cost

North America
credits and combines an MBA in Public Accounting
with an MS in Taxation plus preparation for the CPA
examination.
t
Global Professional MBA
t
JD/MBA Joint Degree
t
Pre-MBA Program
t
Master of Science (MS) in Accounting
t
Master of Science (MS) in Communications &
Media Management
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Master of Science (MS) in Taxation
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Master of Science (MS) in Quantitative Finance

Visit our website at www.bnet.fordham.edu

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Student Profile
I chose Fordham
Graduate School of
Business because I
was looking to change
careers within the
Fordham Graduate School of Business Administration of students, faculty and alumni who are truly financial services
offers a dynamic educational experience with access supportive of your academic work. Fordham offers industry. Once I
to renowned faculty, diverse business community, small, collaborative classes and provides a richness saw the selection of
international student body and extensive alumni of social and ethical experiences that is inherent in industry-focused clubs
Asia Pacific
network. Based on a 15-week trimester system its culture and principles. and the enthusiastic
and flexible part- and full-time curriculum, you career management team that was eager to guide
can choose from six MBA concentrations, four The Fordham Traditional MBA curriculum offers a and advise me on the numerous resources and
cutting-edge master programs and diverse electives choice of a single concentration that consists of opportunities I had at my disposal, I knew I had made
which enable you to customize a unique graduate a total of 69 credits, including 24 credits of core the right decision. From administration to faculty to
education to meet your individual needs. courses and nine credits of prerequisites or a dual fellow students, everyone is willing to lend a hand
concentration program that requires 72 credits. in your development whether it is professionally,
Fordham’s main campus is located just steps from academically, or personally. Having unparalleled
Lincoln Center, in the heart of New York City, the Fordham GBA has a range of programs to choose access to both full- and part-time students, Fordham
Australia & New Zealand

nation’s premier hub of commerce and culture, and from, several of which are unique:
headquarters to leading names in finance, media, t
MBA with concentrations in: (1) Public
fashion and marketing. Students have the option Accounting, (2) Finance, (3) Communications
to move freely between the two campuses and & Media Management, (4) Information
study where you work or live. Fordham Westchester, Systems, (5) Management Systems, and (6)
a brand new suburban campus, is a state of the Marketing. In addition to the concentration,
art building situated on 32 wooded acres with you can further specialize your degree with
a full selection of graduate courses in Finance, the following “designations”: Entrepreneurship,
Management Systems and Marketing. Global Sustainability, Electronic Business and
International Business.
In joining Fordham Graduate School of Business t
Executive MBA
Administration, you’ll become part of a community t
MTA Program - is a dual degree, requiring 99
offers one of the largest networks one could have
access to at a business school. I feel privileged to
be part of such a diverse community that shares
in its commitment to attain success at the highest
standards. With the entire Fordham community
striving for continuous growth in this changing
global environment, Fordham Graduate School of
Business was an opportune place for me to achieve
my career goals.
Derrick Mayo
Class of 2010

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 George Mason University
School of Management

Programme Type: Consulting Entry Requirements: Programme Duration : Contact:

Full Time MBA Government Min. GMAT Score : 600 35 months Nicole White, Assistant Director
Part Time MBA IT / Telecommunications Min. TOEFL Computer Based Score George Mason University
Executive MBA Real Estate : 230 Tuition Fee : School of Management
Latin America

Specialisation by Function:
Accountancy & Financial
Entrepreneurship
Information Management
Marketing
Project Management
Technology Management
Specialisation by Industry:
Banking / Financial Services
Min. TOEFL Paper Based Score : 570 USD ($) 729.00 / Per Credit Enterprise Hall
Full Time Course Information Min. IELTS : 6.5 4400 University Drive, MS 5A2
Start Dates: Min. Years of Work Experience : 0 Executive Course Information Fairfax, Virginia
August Start Dates: 22030
Application Fee : August United States of America
Programme Duration: USD ($) 65
21 months Programme Duration : Tel: 703-993-2136
Part Time Course Information 21 months Fax: 703-993-1778
Tuition Fee: Start Dates : Email: mba@gmu.edu
USD ($) 729 / Per Credit January, August Tuition Fee : Web: som.gmu.edu
USD ($) 72,900 / Total Program Cost

connections. Our students come from all over the Specializations

world and have experience in a broad range of With nine specializations, you can select courses to
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industries. This global immersion extends outside fit your interests and meet your specific career goals.
the classroom to a weeklong global residency that t
Accounting
exposes you to international business management, t
Entrepreneurship
regulation, and entrepreneurship and prepares you t
Financial Management
to lead in a global marketplace. t
Information Systems Management
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Choose the right MBA program for you. t
Marketing
You’re ready to take the next step in your career t
Project Management
development. And you want to make the right t
Real Estate Finance
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Tourism and Events Management
of backgrounds have found the MBA program at
George Mason University School of Management Learn more about our programs at mba.gmu.edu
offers the comprehensive and innovative business
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education they’re looking for.

Student Profile
Through rigorous coursework and real-world
experiences, you develop the management
knowledge, analytical and problem solving skills,
and leadership abilities to blaze new trails in your
career. You acquire a multidimensional perspective
on the continually changing global business Tyler Summers
environment in which you must compete. And MBA, Class of 2012
you gain the confidence of knowing you’re better
A top-ranked school near the heart of the prepared for the unknown challenges that lie ahead. I had the privilege of being the only woman and the
Asia Pacific

nation’s capital. youngest member of a facility security team working

The business world is more complex and the
competitive challenges greater than ever before.
To succeed in today’s global marketplace, you
need more diverse skills, broader insights, and
the confidence that comes from knowing you are
truly prepared to assume a critical leadership role.
The MBA program at George Mason University can
help you create the career possibilities you want.
Australia & New Zealand
Our Full-Time MBA Program
Our challenging full-time program is designed for
students who want to maximize their time in school
to earn a degree in 21 months. Our full-time classes
are small by design to ensure personal exposure to
faculty and career services. As a full-time student, you
qualify for research or teaching assistantships with
the School of Management. Assistantships provide
in the United Arab Emirates. After this experience,
I wanted to share my knowledge and success to
encourage women of developing nations to enter
leadership roles within their own governments.
I decided to attain an MBA from George Mason
University because of the focus on entrepreneurship,
international business, and strong relationships with
government agencies. The opportunity to gain

It’s a program designed to help prepare you to
capitalize on the opportunities—and maximize your
potential—in the next few years and for the rest of
your professional life.
Located just outside Washington, D.C., in the
booming technology-corridor of Northern Virginia,
Mason is one of the most innovative, diverse,
and entrepreneurial universities in the U.S. As a
Mason MBA student, you’ll complete an advanced
curriculum, learn from world-class faculty, and build
a network of high-caliber peers and deep business
partial or full tuition waivers and are awarded to a
select group of qualified students each year.
Our Part-Time MBA Program
Our part-time program is an ideal option if you’re
working full-time and looking for a high-caliber
program that is flexible, personal, and relevant.
Students in our part-time program are experienced
professionals with proven leadership skills—and
you can draw on each other’s backgrounds for team
projects and other coursework.
hands-on experience during the required week-
long global residency to areas like South America,
Europe, and Asia will provide me and my classmates
the opportunity to meet with prominent business
leaders and to serve as consultants—developing
solutions to real time global business challenges.
With the knowledge gained at Mason, my goal to run
a woman-owned defense and security company will
be well within my grasp.

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Hult International Business School
Boston—San Francisco—London—Dubai—Shanghai

Program Type: Education 3% San Francisco 55,500 USD Entry Requirements: Asia Pacific Admissions Office
Full-time MBA Trade 2% Dubai 203,700 AED Min. years of work experience: 3 HONG KONG
Executive MBA Agriculture 1% London 38,000 GBP Min. age: 24 Tel : +852 2111 2399
Master of International Business Other 12% Shanghai 377,400 CNY GMAT Score

Latin America
Master of Digital Marketing English Proficiency Test Europe Admissions Office
Master of Finance Pre-MBA Function: Executive MBA Course Information: LONDON
Master of Social Entrepreneurship General Mgmt/HR 29% Start Dates: September The Americas Admission Offices Tel: +44 207 341 8555
Bachelor of International Business Finance/Accounting 18% BOSTON
Administration Techno/Manufacturing 12% Program Duration: Tel : +1 617 746 1990 Middle East, Africa, India
Marketing/Sales 11% 18 months – 5 years Admissions Office
Application Fee: 150 USD Operations/Logistics 10% SAN FRANCISCO DUBAI
Consulting 4% Tuition Fee (per academic year): Tel : +1 415869 2900 Tel: +971 4 375 3088
Pre-MBA Industry: Other 16% Dubai 101,800 AED
Financial Services 26% London 19,000 GBP LOS ANGELES Global Email :
Professional Services 11% One-year MBA Course Tel : +1 310 540 0844 admissions@hult.edu
Technology 10% Information: Admission Deadlines:
Manufacturing 9% Start Dates: September Sun, Oct 31st 2010 MEXICO YouTube :
Consumer Goods 8% Sun, Dec 12th 2010 Tel : +52 55 5283 3307 www.youtube.com/hult
Medical/Pharma 6% Program Duration: 12 months Sun, Jan 30th 2011
Energy 5% Sun, Mar 6th 2011 Facebook :
Legal/Gov/Non-profit 4% Tuition Fee: Sun, Apr 17th 2011 www.facebook.com/HultMBA

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Telecom/Media 3% Boston 55,500 USD Sun, Jun 26th 2011

Top-ranked Global Business School
Hult International Business School is the world’s
LEAP Method—Board-level Training
Fortune 500 companies
Hult is the pioneer in action learning; integrating
classroom teaching with real-life situations. Our
LEAP Method is at the heart of our curriculum where
students work with senior management of a leading
Fortune 500 company to solve a real business
problem they face. Partners include Duracell,
Xerox, IBM, Pfizer, FT and Philips. No other business
school offers such high-level exposure, or such an
invaluable opportunity to put classroom theory into
practice.
at assist students in defining and realizing their next
career move no matter where in the world.
Global Alumni Network
As a Hult student, you automatically become a
member of the Hult Alumni Association, a powerful
alumni network of 5,500 business professionals
across 120 countries who hold high level positions
at companies such as Goldman Sachs, McKinsey,
Deloitte, Bank of America, Johnson and Johnson,
Novartis, Motorola, and IBM.
Student Profile

only truly global business school with campuses in
Boston, San Francisco, London, Dubai and Shanghai.
Hult’s MBA program has been ranked in the top 20
business schools in the U.S. and top 30 in the world
by The Economist (2010), and currently ranks in the
Financial Times’ (2011) top 100 business schools in
the world, 5th in International Business and 1st in
International Experience. These rankings recognize
our uniquely international focus, the quality of our
program and faculty, and our exceptional student
body and alumni network. Hult is a fully accredited
member of the New England Association of Schools
and Colleges (NEASC) and is also accredited by the
Association of MBAs (AMBA).
Why do students choose Hult?
Global Rotation Program
An international perspective is crucial
understanding today’s business issues. Hult’s Global
Going Beyond the Classroom
We turn conventional classroom learning on its
head—from cutting-edge technology, innovative
fast-track programs to executive speakers. All
incoming MBA students are given an iPad with
access to our virtual tutorial sessions to supplement
classes, and help navigate any trouble areas. We have
also established HultTV a web-streaming platform
allowing students to access our classrooms at any
time, from anywhere. In addition we ensure our
students have continual exposure to the world’s
leading business experts and industry professionals
with an array of guest speakers invited to join our
Executive Speaker Series across all campuses. Current
speakers include 42nd U.S. President Bill Clinton, and
Steve Forbes, Editor-in-Chief, Forbes Magazine.
to World-class Faculty with Real-world Business
Experience
Europe
“The most valuable thing Hult has provided me is the
opportunity to connect with people from different
parts of the world. By interacting with people from
every continent, you learn about different customs
and business practices and how the former may
affect the latter. This helps you to prepare for a career
in any part of the world.”
Lola Adenkan, Project Consultant at Averda
International, Dubai. (Nigerian, MBA Class of
2010).
Asia Pacific
“Our professors are all former or current professionals
and are all experts in their respective fields. They
challenge us daily to think critically and work
effectively within a team. A Hult MBA not only has
provided me with insights into today’s business
world, but it has also challenged me to make a
significant impact on how business is conducted
today and into the future.”
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Campus Rotation Program allows students to gain
critical insights into the world’s key economies.
Students begin at their home campus in Boston,
San Francisco, London, Dubai or Shanghai, where
they receive the same fully accredited MBA using
an identical curriculum, regardless of location. Then
during their elective modules, students are given the
option to rotate to up to two other Hult campuses
– expanding their international exposure and global
networks.
Hult’s global faculty has outstanding academic
credentials combined with extensive
experience running and managing successful
international businesses and consultancies. Many
are actively engaged as directors of corporations,
consultants, or managers of growth companies.
International Career Opportunities
Hult’s global Career Services teams, based in
Boston, San Francisco, London, Dubai and Shanghai
specialize in helping international students find
global employment opportunities, and are ready to
Alexandre Lemille, Account Manager,
real-life CiscoSystem, Inc., U.A.E. (French, EMBA Class
of 2010).
“One of the things I most appreciate from my MBA
experience at Hult is to have been exposed to such a
diverse group of professionals, resembling exactly what it
is to do business in this global economy. It was like being
in 30 different business trips in a year and 5 job rotations.”
Melissa Espinoza, Financial Analyst, Intercompany
Pricing, Johnson & Johnson, U.S.A. (Venezuelan,
MBA Class of 2009).

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 Johns Hopkins University
Graduate Division of Business

Programme Type: Marketing Part Time Course Information Contact:

Part Time MBA Risk Management Start Dates : Recruiting Coordinator
Technology Management Rolling Johns Hopkins Univ., Graduate Div. of
Joint Degree Programmes Offered: Non Profit Management, Competitive Business, School of Prof. Studies in Business
Latin America

MBA + Master of Science in Biotechnology, Intelligence, Information Security Programme Duration : and Education
MBA/Masters in Public Health, MBA/Master Management, Senior Living and Health care 30 months Office of Admission and Recruitment
of Science in Nur 10 North Charles Street
Specialisation by Industry: Tuition Fee : Baltimore, MD
Specialisation by Function: Banking / Financial Services Please refer to website 21201
Accountancy Consulting United States of America
Finance IT / Telecommunications
General Management Non - Profit Organisation Tel: +1 (410) 516 4234, +1 (800) 468 6548
Human Resource Management Real Estate Fax: +1 (410) 516 0826
International Management / Business Web: www.business.jhu.edu
IT Management

JOHNS HOPKINS BUSINESS: program is the capstone—an innovative exercise Student Profile
LEADERSHIP THOUGH TEAMWORK that gives students an opportunity to synthesize Hyung Rak Kim, MBA 2005
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and apply the knowledge and skills acquired in prior Korea

“With its innovative approach to graduate education,
Johns Hopkins University is preparing a new generation
of leaders with the knowledge, ethical principals,
and teamwork techniques to advance professionally
and bring measurable value to the organizations for
which they work. Combining rigorous theory and
best practices, the Johns Hopkins hallmark model
brings highly motivated student colleagues together
with academic and practitioner faculty members—
oftentimes nationally recognized researchers and
prominent business leaders. Programs of study include
a team-based approach to business and management
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courses to a real world situation.
Johns Hopkins offers specialized MBA programs,
including an MBA in Medical Services Management,
and dual degrees such as MBA/Master of Public
Health, MBA/MS in Biotechnology, MBA/MS Nursing,
and MBA/MS Information and Telecommunication
Systems.
Other specialized masters programs include the
MS in Finance, MS in Real Estate, MS in Information
and Telecommunication Systems for Business, MS in
Financial Consultant
Global Private Client Group (New York)
Merrill Lynch
For the past ten years, I worked as a private banker
in the wealth management industry in Korea. After
gaining industry experience, I was seeking career
advancement through graduate business studies.
The Johns Hopkins MBA program allowed me to
concentrate in finance and strengthen my global
business perspective. The Hopkins MBA program
also provided me with new career possibilities

cases, practical experiences in the business arena,
and access to the rich resources of the Johns Hopkins
community, including interdisciplinary programs
with other renowned schools and programs at Johns
Hopkins University. “
Dr. Peter B. Petersen, Interim Associate Dean
and Director, Graduate Division of Business and
Management
Programs and Curricular Focus
Johns Hopkins Business offers several MBA degrees
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Organizational Development and Strategic Human
Resources, and a MS in Marketing.
Johns Hopkins students benefit from the University’s
unique ability to attract practitioner faculty members
from the top ranks of business, government, and
nonprofit organizations located in the Philadelphia-
Baltimore-Washington-Northern Virginia corridor.
Along with Johns Hopkins’ regular full-time faculty
members, these experts offer students a depth
and breadth of knowledge and experience that is
through personal relationships with students and
faculty, and exposure to resources such as networks
and learning tools, which I did not have. As I reflect on
my recent graduation, and look forward to my new
position at Merrill Lynch in New York this fall, I realize
that my investment of time, energy, and money were
well rewarded at Johns Hopkins University.

and a variety of specialized master’s degrees. Most
degrees are offered in flexible part-time or weekend
formats.
The Johns Hopkins MBA features a broad-based,
up-to-date curriculum that emphasizes the latest
research and practical applications. It combines
quantitative and qualitative approaches to give
students a broad perspective and strong set of
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unavailable in most parts of the country or at most
universities.
Johns Hopkins University’s history is a tradition of
innovation. It revolutionized medical education and
is a recognized leader in many areas. Johns Hopkins’
business and management programs are similarly
innovative—in content and delivery.

skills attuned to the complex environment they

face. Students also participate in an innovative
ethics curriculum that spans the entire program
and takes them beyond traditional business school
approaches.

After students complete core courses that provide a

thorough grounding in business theory and practice,
they can customize their path of study, choosing
from ten concentration areas. The program offers
a wide array of electives, including courses unique
to Johns Hopkins Business. The final course of the

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Rice University,
Jesse H. Jones Graduate School of Business

Programme Type: International Mgmt / Business Tuition Fee: Programme Duration : Contact:
Full Time MBA Marketing USD ($) 44,000 / Per Year 22 months Melissa Blakeslee
Part Time MBA Strategic Management Director of Admissions
Executive MBA Entry Requirements: Tuition Fee : Rice University, Jesse H. Jones

Latin America
Specialisation by Industry: Min. GMAT Score : N/A USD ($) 92,500 / Total Program Cost Graduate School of Business
Joint Degree Programmes Consulting Min. TOEFL Computer Based Score 6100 Main Street, MS-531
Offered: Oil & Gas : 250 Executive Course Information 109 McNair Hall
MBA + MD Min. TOEFL Paper Based Score : 600 Start Dates: Houston, Texas
MBA + M.S. Full Time Course Information Min. Years of Work Experience : 2 August 77005
MBA + MSc (Engineering) Start Dates: United States of America
August Application Fee : Programme Duration :
Specialisation by Function: USD ($) 125 22 months Tel: 001 (713) 348-4918
Accountancy Programme Duration: Fax: 001 (713) 348-6147
Entrepreneurship 22 months Part Time Course Information Tuition Fee : Email: ricemba@rice.edu
Finance Start Dates : USD ($) 99,000 / Total Program Cost Web: business.rice.edu
Health Care Management August

AT A GLANCE Rice University is located on a beautiful wooded variety of student organizations are available and
Rice University aspires to path-breaking research, 300-acre campus in central Houston, minutes from many sponsor guest speakers, visit area businesses,

excellence in teaching and contributions to the
enhancement of our world. As the university’s
business school, The Jesse H. Jones Graduate School
of Business adheres to those same values to cultivate
a diverse community of learning and discovery.
More specifically, the Jones School develops
principled, innovative thought leaders in global
communities. Through a combination of rigorous
curriculum, elite faculty and impressive facilities,
students receive an outstanding business school
experience. The result is innovative leadership that
engages the entrepreneurial spirit and impacts
the downtown business district and the city’s world-
class theater district. The campus is located across
the street from the renowned Texas Medical Center
and within walking distance to the museum district,
Houston Zoological Gardens, and Hermann Park.
FACULTY AND ACADEMIC PROGRAMS
Every course offers unparalleled opportunity to
work one-on-one with an accessible, involved, and
energetic faculty. The Jones School faculty maintains
an important balance between teaching and
research, believing that current industry knowledge
is as critical as textbooks to your education.
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and take on special projects. In addition, weekly
corporate-sponsored “partios”—parties on the Jones
School patio—provide relaxation and opportunities
to network and bond with fellow students.
CAREER SERVICES
The Career Management Center (CMC) serves to
support each student’s development of a career plan
throughout their two years at the Jones School. From
day one of immersion to graduation, the CMC works
individually with students to ensure they develop
the strategy, job search skills, and networking
opportunities that will help them succeed in the

business on a global level.
The Jones School is one of the world’s best teaching
and research universities, offering Full-Time MBA,
MBA for Executives, and MBA for Professionals
programs. A Ph.D. program debuted in the fall of
2009. The Jones School’s business concentrations
highlight the school’s strengths while allowing full-
time MBA students to focus on areas of interest.
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MBA job market.
A comprehensive core curriculum focuses on
managerial and leadership skills, ethics, information
technology, and communication skills in addition to
Student Profile
the functional areas. The Jones School’s challenging
curriculum provides its students with not only basic Evan Yost
business disciplines but also specialized electives Rice MBA Class of 2011
that allow futher intergration of knowledge and
career objectives. On Immersion, a rigorous preview of Rice MBA life:

Additional information is available through our STUDENTS
website at Business.rice.edu The Jones School attracts students both nationally
and internationally. In fact, 29 percent of first year
CAMPUS AND LOCATION students hail from outside the United States. A
“I really enjoyed the blend of academic preparation
Asia Pacific
and social immersion – without question, it
prepared us to hit the ground running. By the first
day of classes, we’d already prepared our first cases,
updated our resumes and career planning materials,
met some of the second-year students and grown
comfortable with our sections and study teams.”

On choosing the Jones Graduate School of Business:

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“I seriously considered at least a dozen schools,

spanning all geographic regions, sizes and strengths.
I was admitted to a handful and had the privilege of
choosing a school rather than having one chosen for
me. What made Rice attractive was a combination of
strengths: academic excellence, terrific location and
a unique personal focus on each student. At some
schools, you may get to know half your classmates
– maybe fewer – and a handful of professors. That’s
definitely not the case at Rice.”

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 Saint Mary’s University

Programme Type: IT Management Entry Requirements: Programme Duration : Contact:

Full Time MBA Marketing Min. GMAT Score : 550 40 months Leah Ray, MBA
Part Time MBA Management Consulting Min. TOEFL Computer Based Score Managing Director, MBA Program
Executive MBA : 240 Tuition Fee : Saint Mary’s University
Latin America

Full Time Course Information Min. TOEFL Paper Based Score : 580 USD ($) 12000 / Total Program Cost The Sobey School of Business
Joint Degree Programmes Start Dates: Min. IELTS : 6.5 923 Robie Street
Offered: September Min. Years of Work Experience : 2 Executive Course Information Halifax, Nova Scotia
MBA-CMA (Certified Management Start Dates: B3H 3C3
Accountants) Programme Duration: Application Fee : September Canada
20 months USD ($) 66
Specialisation by Function: Programme Duration : Tel: 01-902-420-5002
Finance Tuition Fee: Part Time Course Information 24 months Fax: 01-902-420-5038
General Management USD ($) 25400 / Total Program Cost Start Dates : Email: mba@smu.ca
Human Resource Management January Tuition Fee : Web: www.smu.ca/academic/
Information Management September USD($)20,100 per year. sobey/programs/mba

courses in the first year BComm or BBA are eligible for advanced standings
which provides a solid if previous courses cover 80% of the material and
foundation. The emphasis achieved B+ or higher in two courses in the area.
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is on building leadership Those with a solid four year BComm or BBA may be
skills as well as analytical, eligible for our accelerated program with a CGPA of
problem solving and 3.5 or higher.
decision making skills. A
combination of company You will automatically be considered for entrance
projects and a week- scholarships at time of admission. To be eligible
long case competition you require a minimum GMAT score of 600. You
are part of the first year are encouraged to apply early for scholarship
experience. consideration. Scholarships and bursaries are also
available for students entering their second year of
The advanced year study.
allows students to tailor
The Sobey School of Business is AACSB the program to meet their professional and career
Student Profile
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Accredited goals. Students can concentrate in a specific area

As an executive or an entrepreneur you have to be
able to acquire, evaluate and act on information
faster then ever before. You must be able to think
strategically, attract resources to your ideas and
mobilize people to get desired results. You must
make order from chaos. The Sobey MBA Program will
equip you with the concepts, tools and leadership
skills needed to succeed in today’s global economy.
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or gain further breadth by taking courses from a
variety of disciplines. The Management Consulting
concentration is in collaboration with the Canadian
Association of Management Consultants (CAMC).
The advanced year also features experiential
learning involving a consulting project, which
involves student teams working with a company.
Career Development Services
The Sobey MBA Program is committed to the career
The Sobey MBA Program draws students from
dozens of countries each year. With a population of
more than 1,300 international students Saint Mary’s
University has a distinctly international flavour.
The university boasts an internationalized campus
with students from over 94 countries. Saint Mary’s
University was ranked #1 most internationalized by
MacLean’s Magazine.
Our admission requirements are an undergraduate

A state of the art teaching facility, world class faculty,
a network of high caliber classmates and a strong
connection to the local business community will
enrich your learning experience. We will assist you in
your career development and be a partner in helping
you achieve your career goals.
MBA Program Overview
The Sobey MBA program begins with an intensive
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development of our students. The Sobey Career
Development service prepares students for their
career after the MBA as well as creates networking
opportunities where students can meet potential
employers. We offer a series of professional
development workshops, one-on-one
counseling coaching sessions by expert consultants,
CareerLeader assessment tools, resume editing,
interview practice, skill and interest assessment
degree in any discipline with at least a B average
or GPA of 3.0; A minimum GMAT score of 550;
candidates whose mother tongue is not English
must submit with a TOEFL (580 paper-based, 240
computer-based, OR 88 ibt), or IELTS (6.5). We
career recommend candidates have at least 2 years of
full-time work experience. Co-op and part-time
work are evaluated, as are other experiences where
candidates demonstrated leadership skills.

week of orientation and is capped off by a retreat
at the beautiful White Point Beach Resort. This
weekend away helps students get to know each
other in a relaxed, yet academically rigorous
atmosphere. If students are not able to apply the
knowledge they gain in the classroom, the learning
is only half completed. Therefore, there are several
opportunities in both years to have hands-on
experience doing projects for businesses both large
and small.
The Sobey MBA Program has an exciting array of
and numerous networking events. We also have
a successful mentorship program which allows
students to be paired with a mentor from the local
business community.
Fees and Scholarships
The Sobey MBA Program offers reasonable fees
while not compromising on the quality of your
education. Domestic student fees are approximately
USD($)13,500 for the full 20 courses. International
student fees are approximately USD($) 25,400 for
the full 20 courses. Students with a solid four year
The Sobey MBA Program values diversity. We
encourage candidates to apply with a variety of
backgrounds. Our MBA students have a variety of
academic backgrounds; 40% are Bsc/Eng, 25% BA,
20% BBA/BComm, 10% previous Masters work and
5% from other programs. Our current MBA student
population is 40% female. 30% of our student body
is from outside of Canada. The average age of full-
time students is 27 years old with 6 years of work
experience. The Part-time average is 34 years old
with 11 years of work experience.

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The Fletcher School
Tufts University
Programme Type: Microfinance
Full Time MIB Social Entrepreneurship
Joint Degree Programmes Offered: Specialisation by Industry:
MIB + JD Banking / Financial Services
MIB + MA Consulting
Environment
Specialisation by Function: Government
Corporate Governance Non - Profit Organisation
Economics Oil & Gas
Finance Public Sector
International Management / Business
Public Administration Full Time Course Information
Risk Management Start Dates:
Strategic Management September
Emerging Markets
The Fletcher School’s approach to business
education is distinct from traditional MBA programs.
As a graduate school of international affairs, we
ensure that students understand not only how
businesses operate internationally, but the entire
context in which they operate. Our ability to deliver
critical business skills, a deep knowledge of the
international environment, and specialized regional
expertise sets us apart.
Fletcher’s two-year Master of International Business
(MIB) is a unique hybrid international business -
international affairs degree. The MIB provides a solid
foundation of traditional business skills including
finance, marketing, accounting, and strategy, plus
exposure to a wide range of international issues
that impact business today. Topics such as security
risks, geopolitics, emerging markets, corporate
governance, and energy and environmental policy
give students an understanding of the entire
context in which international companies must
operate. While the core classes cover standard MBA
subjects, our exclusive focus on the international
business environment and Fletcher’s deep expertise
in international affairs distinguish the MIB from
generalist business programs.
As a part of their degree, students have the
opportunity to develop two areas of focus, one in
international business, and the other in international
affairs. By combining two unique fields, students
may develop a unique area of expertise that gives
them an edge in the marketplace. Fletcher offers
Programme Duration:
18 months
Tuition Fee:
USD ($) 42,000 / Per Year
Entry Requirements:
Min. GMAT Score : N/A
Min. TOEFL Internet Based Score: 100
Min. TOEFL Paper Based Score : 600
Min. IELTS : 7
Min. Years of Work Experience : 0
Application Fee :
USD ($) 70
24 different focus areas, including traditional
business fields such as Strategy and Finance, as well
as more unique areas like International Trade and
Commercial Policies, International Business and
Economic Law, International Security Studies, or
Development Economics.
All students are required to complete a final project
or thesis, allowing them to tackle specialized
topics that might not be covered in depth in a
course. Recent thesis topics include: “The Market
for Microfinance in Brazil: An Industry Analysis,”
“High-Tech Innovation in Emerging Markets: The
Case of Mexico,” “Failure at the Speed of Light:
Project Escalation and De-Escalation in the Software
Industry,” and “Hedge Fund Portfolio Construction.”
Adding to this flexibility, students may also take
classes at all other Tufts graduate schools (Nutrition,
Engineering, Arts and Sciences, etc) as well as the
Harvard graduate schools (Business, Law, Education,
etc). Joint de
MIB students may participate in exchange programs
with leading global business schools such as China
Europe International Business School (Shanghai),
HEC (Paris), Instituto de Empresa (Madrid), and the
Indian School of Business (Hyderabad). Additionally,
students spend the summer between their first and
second years at internships all over the world. These
internships frequently lead to full time jobs in all
sectors and across all industries.
Contact:
Kristen Zecchi, Associate Director,
Admissions and Financial Aid
The Fletcher School
Latin America
Tufts University
160 Packard Avenue
Medford, MA 02155
United States of America
Tel: +1 (617) 627 3240
Fax: +1 (617) 627 3712
Email: internationalbusiness@tufts.edu
Web: fletcher.tufts.edu/business
Student Profile
Our students are truly international, and our
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experienced and diverse student body is a
fundamental part of student life at Fletcher. About
40% of Fletcher students hail from outside of the
United States, and they represent over 70 countries.
As all students are required to speak more than
one language, they tend to have had experiences
outside their home countries or in international
professional settings. With approximately 500
students, the student body is large enough to have
diversity and depth of interests but small enough
to foster an intimate network. This extends to our
very active alumni community of over 7,500 people
in 120 different countries who are open to helping
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Fletcher students all over the world.
From engineering to law to consulting to military
service, Fletcher students have diverse professional
experiences that bring real-life learning into
the classroom. Most students come to Fletcher
with several years of professional, full-time work
experience, but the sectors and industries vary.
Most have been exposed to international issues on
a regular basis or have lived and/or worked abroad.
This is not only limited to corporate professionals but
Asia Pacific
also those who have held management and strategy
responsibilities in government, NGOS, and US and
foreign militaries.
MIB Class of 2012
Number of students: 34
Average Age: 28
Non-US Citizens: 55%
Male/Female: 55/44%
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 Regional Focus
EUROPE
Your MBA:
made in Germany
Germany is already an economic and political powerhouse, now the country’s business
schools are raising their international profiles
A
udi, BMW, Adidas, DHL, Lufthansa,
Nivea, Birkenstock, Siemens –
German brands are household
names. Not surprising when from 2003-
2008 Germany was the world’s leading
exporter of goods. As the fifth largest
economy in the world, and with an
estimated GDP per capita of $35,900, this
European powerhouse has certainly made
its presence known on the world stage.
But ask members of a household to
recite Germany’s top business schools and
the names of these institutions may not be
as easy to recall as those four-wheeled
vehicles on the autobahn. However, if
performances in European rankings like
that of WHU-Otto Beisheim School of
Management continue, we may see more
German business schools competing for the
very best minds.
Internationally ranked
WHU-Otto Beisheim School of
Management (WHU),which ranked 29th in
the Financial Times European Business
Schools ranking of 2010, boasts both EQUIS
and AACSB accreditations, as well as the
government-approved accreditation, FIBAA
(Foundation for International Business
Administration Accreditation).
Founded in 1984 in Koblenz on the
banks of the River Rhine, WHU is a private
university. Supported by the non-profit WHU
Foundation, the university receives no
government funding and instead is supported
financially by numerous companies, private
individuals and organizations.
WHU offers one of the greatest variety
of study programs in Germany, which
includes full and Part-time MBA degrees,
an Executive MBA in collaboration with
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the Kellogg School of Management in
Chicago, and a Master of Law and Business,
in association with the Bucerius Law
School in Hamburg.
“When it comes to the MBA, Germany
is not usually among the first destinations
where people search programs,” admits
Doreen Dai, Full-time MBA class of 2010.
“I did a lot of homework before making my
decision and I joined the program with the
spirit of exploration. What I have
experienced at WHU confirmed my
decision and I am totally convinced that
the program is a unique and valuable
offering.”
“The employer achieves an immediate return
on investment as the employee directly brings
to the workplace training and best practices in
all integral fields of general management
throughout his program participation”
Full-time MBA
WHU’s Full-time MBA Program takes 16
months to complete and includes
international modules in the USA, China
and India. Designed for participants who are
seeking a career change, the program focuses
on general management, equipping students
with skills in international strategy, change
and competition.
“The WHU MBA Class is an
extraordinarily diverse group of young
professionals. Our students come from a
variety of educational and professional
backgrounds; they are typically around
29-years-old and have an average of three to
four years work experience in the fields of
e n g i n e e r i n g , h u m a ni t i e s , b u s i n e s s
administration, science or economics.
What’s more, 50 per cent of our MBA
students are international students –
reflecting the global nature of the program,”
says Heidrun Hoffman, Senior Program
Manager for the Full-time MBA.
Entrepreneurship is one of the core
values of the MBA program, with one in
ten WHU graduates successfully
launching their own business. “Some of
the more well-known start-ups include
Sushi-Factory, Jamba, JustBooks.de,
Alando.de (Ebay Germany today),
OnVist a Group, Minewolf.com and
Ya m a n d o . c o m . W H U s u p p o r t s a n d
encourages this distinct entrepreneurial
spirit amongst its students,” Hoffmann
explains. In effect, one of the seven WHU
MBA scholarships awarded is dedicated
to entrepreneurship.

Q&A with Heidrun Hoffmann,
Senior Program Manager, WHU
Full-time MBA
Q) Many European Full-time MBA
programs are 12-13 months, why is
WHU’s 16 months?
Due to the German university system, each
degree can only be awarded by writing and
handing in a final master’s thesis. The
thesis serves to demonstrate the
participant’s ability to work independently
on a problem by applying research
methods. WHU’s Full-time MBA is a 13
month program plus three months
master’s thesis.
Q) What services does WHU’s careers
center provide?
WHU has its own Placement Center for
on-campus recruiting, hosting recruiting
events for more than 60 companies
on-campus every year. Company
presentations, career days, career markets
and informal dinner conversations all
contribute to successful networking. In
addition, the resumes of our graduating
MBA students are published every year in
the “MBA Resume” placement brochure,
which is sent to more than 100 selected
companies worldwide.
Q) What are the employment
perspectives of foreign MBA graduates
in Germany? Has the legislation
changed to facilitate visa application
procedures?
After graduating, international students
have the option to extend their visa for one
year and can apply for jobs in Germany.
We also recommend that our international
students take German classes right from
the beginning of the program as a basic
knowledge of German is necessary even in
international companies in Germany. As
soon as an international student has
signed a contract with a German company,
he or she can apply for a work visa with
the German authorities.
WHU graduates work in a broad range of
industries. The branches and industries
vary depending on the specialization of the
students within their MBA studies.
Typically, our graduates find positions in
banking & finance, consulting and
consumer goods.
Part-time MBA
WHU recognizes the import ance for
candidates to find the right fit when it comes
to their business school education, and as
such, provides an alternative to its Full-time
and Executive MBA – the Part-time MBA.
This two-year program, with its weekend
format, is offered to high-potential
professionals who are eager to develop a sound
knowledge of general management, but who
cannot leave their place of residence and/or
professional responsibilities for extended
periods of time.
“Management education is increasingly
understood as an integral part of corporate
management development,” explains Ursula
Opper, Senior Program Manager for the
WHU Part-time MBA.
“The employer achieves an immediate
return on investment as the employee
directly brings to the workplace training
and best practices in all integral fields of
general management throughout his
program participation. The student himself
will develop a strategic, global mindset,
understand the newest management tools
and shape his leadership profile thus
becoming capable of reaching the next
level of management.”
With a class size of 31, WHU’s Part-
time MBA is located in Dusseldorf, an
international business and financial
centre in the Rhine/Ruhr region. The
class setup is truly international with
students coming from the USA., Middle
America, Asia and European countries.
International modules in the USA, Asia
and India underline that internationality
is key in the WHU MBA programs.
Your choice
Whichever MBA program meets your
professional needs, it won’t be without its
challenges. In addition to globally-
recognized business qualifications, WHU
provides an atmosphere of support, both on
and off campus. With a unique network of
over 150 top quality partner universities
worldwide, and an alumni network around
Regional Focus
EUROPE
the globe, a Full-time or Part-time MBA
from WHU-Otto Beisheim School of
Management will set you up for an exciting
professional career, and teach you a lot
along the way.
Q&A with Ursula Opper,
Senior Program Manager, WHU
Part-time MBA
Q) Why offer the Part-time MBA in
Dusseldorf?
A) The Rhine-Ruhr region is a crucial
economic hub with Düsseldorf as its
metropolis and centre of many globally
operating companies of diverse industrial
branches. It’s one of WHU’s strategic
targets to cover regional requirements for
high-quality education, thus expanding its
international program offerings.
Q) How is the program structured?
A) During the mandatory classroom-
based courses, professors allow cross-
class discussions, integrating practical
peer experience and monitoring team
work. This group collaboration is
continued by conference calls or state-of-
the art online tools during the week. All
course materials are accessible to
students via the WHU intranet.
Q) What is special about the student
profile?
WHU is eager to constantly assure
intensive learning experiences by strictly
selecting motivated people from a diverse
range of academic, professional and
cultural backgrounds. Students accepted
to our Part-time MBA program have
strong academic achievements,
significant professional potential, an
international outlook and outstanding
motivation and drive.
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 Aberdeen Business School

Programme Type: Project Management Entry Requirements: Tuition Fee : Contact:

Full Time MBA Purchasing Management Min. GMAT Score : N/A GBP £11,438 Total Programme Cost Allan Scott, MBA Director
Part Time MBA Strategic Management Min. TOEFL Computer Based Score Aberdeen Business School
Distance Learning MBA Supply Chain Management : 230 Distance Course Information Robert Gordon University
Latin America

Min. TOEFL Paper Based Score : 570 Start Dates : Garthdee Road
Specialisation by Function: Specialisation by Industry: Min. IELTS : 6.5 January, September Aberdeen, Scotland
Change Management Oil & Gas Min. Years of Work Experience : 3 AB10 7QE
Entrepreneurship Programme Duration : United Kingdom
Finance Full Time Course Information Application Fee : 32 months
General Management Start Dates: GBP (£) 0 Tel: +44(0)1224 263428
Human Resource Management September Tuition Fee : Fax: +44 (0)1224 263838
Information Management Part Time Course Information GBP £11,438 Total Programme Cost Email: a.scott@rgu.ac.uk
International Management / Programme Duration: Start Dates : Web: www.rgu.ac.uk/abs
Business 13 months January, September
Leadership
Marketing Tuition Fee: Programme Duration :
Operations Management GBP £14,800 Total Programme Cost 33 months

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our state-of-the art campus based in Aberdeen Average
North America

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Development of employability skills through 3-9 years 29% 52% 20%
skills workshops, company visits and personal
10-14 years 46% 36% 31%
development activity
15-19 years 17% 4% 26%
Our MBA programmes have an international focus 20+ years 8% 8% 33%
with strategic management as a key component and
specialist routes. The programmes are available in a Age Profile
range of study modes. We currently offer MBA and Age Profile Full-time Part-time Online
MBA Oil and Gas Management courses and they can
Age Range 27-43 27-47 27-65
Aberdeen Business School is one of the leading be studied full-time, part-time and distance-learning.
providers of management and professional Country of Origin
education in Scotland, and is nationally and Our MBA programmes follow a progression from Core Country of
Europe

internationally recognised for its corporate and Management modules through specialist Elective Origin Full-time Part-time Online
management education. The MBA and eMBA Modules and thereafter to a Strategic Management Africa 49 8 28
courses are accredited by AMBA the official MBA module. The Core Management modules provide
Asia 8 20 9
industry body, and are of direct relevance to the real an underpinning to all essential functional decision-
Europe 6 12 8
world of business as well as meeting the highest making skills required by a general manager and
international standards. The School offers a range of introduces aspects of strategic analysis and thinking. Middle East 6 4 7
scholarships to assist outstanding candidates in MBA North America 9 4 9
courses. The electives allow students to specialise in areas Oceana 0 4 5
that match their individual interests and career
South America 5 8 3
We know that every MBA student is making a strong aspirations. The Strategic Management module,
UK 17 49 30
commitment to his or her course. That is why we a major element of the programme, develops a
Asia Pacific

strive to offer one of the best MBA courses in the UK. comprehensive understanding of the Strategic
Our philosophy on the MBA is that the courses are Management process, equipping participants with Position Held
designed to equip students with a comprehensive the skills and confidence to operate at Board and Senior Management Positions 27%
set of skills and capabilities, combined with a higher CEO level. The programmes are completed with the
Middle Management Positions 39%
level of reflective thinking, which will remain with submission of a project-based dissertation in which
Technical Positions 27%
them throughout their career. More and more theory and experience are brought together to
students are choosing to study for an MBA at the analyse and resolve real and complex organisational Other Positions 7%
Aberdeen Business School and they consistently list problems. Students have the opportunity to
reasons for doing so: undertake a placement as part of the dissertation Student Experience
Australia & New Zealand

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Student Profile
Good University Guide 2010) highly integrated and highly complex environment.”
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Amsterdam Business School
Programme Type: Full Time Course Information
Full Time MBA Start Dates:
Part Time MBA September
Specialisation by Function: Programme Duration:
Entrepreneurship 12 months
Finance
General Management Tuition Fee:
International Management / EURO (€) 29000 / Total Program Cost
Business
Leadership Entry Requirements:
Marketing Min. GMAT Score : 600
Personal Development Min. TOEFL Internet Based Test
Corporate Social Responsibility score: 100
Min. IELTS : 7.0
The Amsterdam MBA is offered by the Amsterdam
Business School, the business school of the
University of Amsterdam. It has an internationally
renowned faculty and is set in the cosmopolitan,
cultural and business centre that is Amsterdam. We
have been offering business education for 85 years.
The Amsterdam MBA is offered as a one year full-
time programme and as a two-year part-time
evening programmme. One of the things that set us
apart is our personal approach. We are not an MBA
factory: our personal approach ensures that our MBA
students receive the attention they deserve from
faculty and support staff.
Tailormade, linking theory to practice
All the main business topics are taught in the core
courses. By choosing 2-4 electives the Amsterdam
MBA can be tailored to your own business interests.
Courses are designed to combine academic rigour
with practical relevance that brings the business
world into the classroom.
Our recognition of the importance of leadership
competencies in students’ personal and professional
development was the motivation for creating the
Amsterdam Leadership Programme®, one of the
MBA’s core courses. Our international study trip to
one of the top management schools in China and
the “real estate” elective in cooperation with the New
York University offer our MBA students additional
exposure to the international business world.
Min. Years of Work Experience : 3
Application Fee :
EURO (€) 100
Part Time Course Information
Start Dates :
September
Programme Duration :
24 months
Tuition Fee :
EURO (€) 29000 / Total Program Cost
Diverse student profile
With more than 19 nationalities represented,
the Amsterdam MBA has a very diverse student
population. The full-time programme attracts
100% non-Dutch students and even for the part-
time programme this is close to 60%. The average
age is 33 years old, and women make up 33% of
our classes. This diversity, combined with the high
level of interactivity of the courses provide an
additional dimension to your learning experience.
Be prepared for challenging viewpoints from your
fellow students!
Extensive network
During your time at the Amsterdam Business School
we provide you with opportunities to work on your
career skills and meet companies in our network.
Amsterdam MBA alumni are a valuable source for
leads, interviews and contacts. They are easy to
contact through our online alumni network or you
can meet them over drinks during one of our social
events.
Work permit up to 5 years
The Netherlands welcomes talented individuals
and study visa are easily obtained. For those of you
planning to stay in the Netherlands after graduation,
the Dutch government has relaxed work permit
regulations for graduates from Dutch universities
(regardless of nationality). This means that each
graduate of The Amsterdam MBA can stay and work
in the Netherlands for up to 5 years after graduation,
without needing a work permit. There are a few
conditions (minimum salary, kind of company), but
these are normally easily met by our students.
Entry Requirements: Contact:
Min. GMAT Score : 600 Annemarie de Koning
Min. TOEFL Internet Based Test Recruitment & Admissions
score: 100 Manager
Latin America
Min. IELTS : 7.0 Amsterdam Business School
Min. Years of Work Experience : 3 12 Plantage Muidergracht
Amsterdam
Application Fee : 1018 TV
EURO (€) 100 Netherlands
Tel: +31 20 525 5655
Fax: +31 20 525 5092
Email: admissions-abs@uva.nl
Web: www.
amsterdambusinessschool.nl/mba
Student Profile
Zachary Newmark (1978,
North America
USA) MBA alumnus, full-
time class of 2006-2007.
After many years as a journalist
in Chicago, I came to the
conclusion that the next step
in my career should be an
entrepreneurial one. Not having
any business education or background, returning to
university seemed to be the wisest option.
I chose the Amsterdam MBA because the curriculum
focuses heavily on both practical and academic
perspectives of the business world. Additionally,
the importance placed on innovation and global
Europe
viewpoints convinced me that I was in the right
place. Ultimately, as part of a class of 35 students
from nearly 20 countries, the programme provided
a learning experience unlike any other. The top-
class professors provided an incredibly challenging
education, and the friendly staff made life
significantly easier. Meanwhile I have started my
own business, officially registered in both the United
States and the Netherlands, which has already
become profitable while showing the potential for
growth.
Asia Pacific
Demet Turkay (1975,
Turkey) Part-time class of
2007-2009.
After obtaining my engineering
degree and ten years of work
experience in different sectors, I
felt that an MBA would provide
the necessary tools to help me
Australia & New Zealand
develop a well rounded career in business and to rise
to a level that matches my ambitions. I remember
clearly the very first day when I met the group. I
never imagined to study in such an international
environment full of intelligent and enthusiastic
fellow students and highly qualified professors from
all over the globe. Studying the Amsterdam MBA at
the Amsterdam Business School has given me the
insight to discover my skills and learn how to use
them effectively in my professional life by providing
a pragmatic general perspective.
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 Ashridge Business School
Programme Type: Programme Duration:
Full Time MBA 12 months
Executive MBA
Tuition Fee:
Latin America
Specialisation by Function: GBP (£) 32350 / Total Program Cost
Change Management
Corporate Governance Executive Course Information
Leadership Start Dates:
Strategic Management September
Full Time Course Information Programme Duration :
Start Dates: 27 months
January
North America
Europe
Ashridge combines the best of a business school
with an innovative organisational consultancy. We
work with thousands of executives from our many
clients across the globe each year. The school is set
in a country estate surrounded by National Trust
woodland, only 30 minutes from London.
Asia Pacific
Our MBA is consistently ranked within the world’s
top programmes, and achieved the number one
spot for post-MBA salary for five years running
(The Economist, 2005-2009). We are one of a small
percentage of schools worldwide to achieve triple
accreditation from AMBA, EQUIS and AACSB - the
UK, European and American accreditation bodies for
MBA programmes.
Australia & New Zealand
Ashridge offers two MBA programmes: a one-year
Full Time MBA, which starts in January and a two-
year Executive MBA, which begins in September.
Both take an integrated view of business, rather
than teaching functional subjects in isolation, and
provide thorough grounding in all the disciplines
required to lead a business.
We go beyond theory by giving participants the
opportunity to put their learning into practice via
a ‘live’ consulting project. Participants work with
a client organisation to deliver a major strategic
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Tuition Fee :
GBP (£) 32350 / Total Program Cost
Entry Requirements:
Min. GMAT Score : 550
Min. TOEFL Computer Based Score : 250
Min. TOEFL Paper Based Score : 600
Min. IELTS : 7
Min. Years of Work Experience : 5
Application Fee :
GBP (£) 0
consulting assignment. The international study
week is designed to consolidate learning by giving
participants direct experience of the complex issues
faced by businesses in an emerging market.
Class sizes are small and personal, which optimises
individual attention and an interactive learning
style. Ashridge MBA students have rich, global
professional backgrounds, which makes it one of
the most experienced and diverse cohorts in the
world. Our faculty comprise business professionals,
consultants and researchers who bring in-depth
industry experience and latest management
thinking to the learning process.
Before the start of the MBA, we work with participants
to clarify career aspirations. Ashridge Career Support
provides a tailored service to participants wanting
to develop within their existing organisation, or to
transform their careers.
MBA participants have 24-hour access to the onsite
library and Virtual Learning Resource Centre, which
provides physical and remote access to a vast range
of learning materials and several leading online
databases.
Outside the classroom, MBA participants can use the
Contact:
Rebecca Brown
MBA Admissions
Ashridge Business School
Berkhamsted
Hertfordshire
HP4 1NS
United Kingdom
Tel: +44 (0) 1442 841483
Fax: +44 (0) 1442 841144
Email: mba@ashridge.org.uk
Web: www.ashridge.org.uk/mba
Lifestyle Centre, which boasts a fully equipped gym,
swimming pool, jacuzzi, steam room and squash
courts. In the Ashridge grounds, there are tennis
courts, cricket and football pitches, and a golf course.
For meals and refreshments, Ashridge has a sociable
bar and award-winning dining facilities.
Student Profile
Andrey Matveev, Ashridge
Full Time MBA
I invested significant time
assessing several top UK
business schools and decided
that the best choice for me was
the full time MBA programme
at Ashridge. The main reasons
for my selection were:
Firstly, I believe that an MBA should be a general
course aimed at developing future business leaders
and should not focus on a particular subject or
industry. All aspects of business need to be covered
equally as they combine to play an important part
in the process of developing an overview of the
business. I believe that a successful strategy arises
from overlaps between people, processes and
performance - the three fundamental elements of
the Ashridge MBA.
Secondly, it is about the people you study with. The
‘MBA in a Day’ brings the Ashridge experience alive,
and at this event I met people who I felt I would learn
a great deal from, based on their extensive global
backgrounds.
Last but not least the reason why I feel very
comfortable at Ashridge is that it is in itself a very
successful consulting business. It almost feels as
though you are a part of a successful company
rather than a student in a traditional university. The
Ashridge environment suits me perfectly while I am
studying away from my job for a year.
AUDENCIA Nantes School of Management - FRANCE

Programme Type: Programme Duration: Part Time Course Information Distance Course Information Contact:
Full Time MBA 12 months Language of instruction: Language of instruction: Sylvie Chancelier
Part Time MBA 66% French, 33% English English Admissions manager
Distance Learning MBA Tuition Fee: AUDENCIA Nantes School of

Latin America
EURO (€) 26000 / Total Program Start Dates : Start Dates : Management
Specialisation by Function: Cost March January and September 8 route de la Jonelière
Business Development BP 31222
Risk Management Entry Requirements: Programme Duration : Programme Duration : Nantes cedex 3, Loire Atlantique
Supply Chain Management GMAT or GRE: mandatory 18 months 24 months 44312
Min. TOEFL Computer Based Score France
Full Time Course Information : 220 Tuition Fee : Tuition Fee :
Language of instruction: Min. TOEFL Paper Based Score : 550 EURO (€) 26000 / Total Program EURO (€) 26500 / Total Program Tel: +33 2 40 37 45 66
English Min. IELTS : 6.5 Cost Cost Fax: +33 2 40 37 34 07
Min. Years of Work Experience : 3 Email: schancelier@audencia.com
Start Dates: Web: www.audencia.com/mba
September Application Fee :
EURO (€) 125

Student Profile

North America
Around 70% of students come from outside
France to study in English in Nantes. The average
age is around 32 with more than seven years of
professional experience. All participants have had
significant management experience.

Prior to joining the MBA, the majority of students

have an engineering or scientific background, but
profiles from fields as diverse as pharmaceutical,
agro-food, legal and retail sectors are also well
represented.

Testimony

AUDENCIA MBA: DEVELOP YOURSELF TO
DEVELOP INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS
Audencia International MBA has been ranked in
the top 100 best MBAs worldwide in the last 3
editions of The Economist which MBA guide. The
faculty was highly regarded (20th in the world) and
the programme was 25th in the world for student
diversity.
The International MBA programme is aimed at high
potential managers who expect to gain state of the
art knowledge in management as well as acquire
better business practices.
Europe
Juan M, Spanish, MBA 2009
Business Optimisation Manager
My MBA has helped me to strengthen my business
acumen, develop and further build my character,
business judgment and decision making skills,
giving me a significant advantage in my current and
rounded MBA to professionals coming from diverse new role as Commercial Excellence Manager.
horizons and looking forward to learning in a truly
international environment. Surrounded by many nationalities in a different
country from my own, I have further developed my
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but due to the opportunities it has given me,
Australia & New Zealand

In order to reach this ambitious objective, Audencia The city of Nantes is a privileged setting for studying enabling me to understand a greater business
MBA provides top quality academic input and a and enjoying the French way of life. Time magazine picture while realising the importance of creating
strong individual coaching so as to develop our MBA Ranked it N°1 in Europe for its quality of life. effective relations & teams.
participants’ managerial soft skills. Our academic
network of top institutions throughout the world Now, I can say that The
also gives our participants a unique opportunity to Audencia Nantes MBA
study an exchange period at one of our partners’ programme has been a
institutions in the United States, China, etc... challenging and rewarding
experience which has
With an original orientation towards business helped me become a better
development and a yearlong programme to enhance professional.
personal development, Audencia guarantees a well

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 Bradford University School of Management
The Bradford MBA

Programme Type:
Full-time 12-month programme starting in September
Latin America

Accelerated 10-month programme starting in January

Executive part-time 2 - 6-year programme starting in September or January
Contact:
Distance learning 2 - 6-year programme starting in October, January, April or July Marketing & Recruitment Office
Dubai Executive MBA 2 year programme starting in September Bradford University School of Management
Emm Lane
Specialization by Function: Tuition Fee: Entry Requirements: Bradford
Accounting & Finance Please refer to website Min. GMAT Score : 600 BD9 4JL
Human Resource Management Min. TOEFL Computer Based Score : 240
Law Min. TOEFL Paper Based Score : 580 Tel: +44 (1274) 234321
Marketing Min. IELTS : 6.5 Fax: +44 (1274) 234433
Operations & Information Management Min. Years of Work Experience : 3 Email: mba@bradford.ac.uk
Strategy, Economics & International Business Web: www.bradford.ac.uk/mba

Research excellence Student Profile

High-quality research underpins any world-class Marcus Orton
North America

business school. The Higher Education Funding Accelerated MBA 2010

Council rates our research as internationally Marcus was keen to
excellent in some areas and nationally excellent in achieve a well-respected,
others. highly rated MBA, and
our FT listings and
International profile overall reputation was
Around one-third of our academic staff are from important. In practical
outside Britain and more than 30 nations are terms it was the fast-track
represented amongst our students - ensuring a structure of the
The Bradford MBA – A Transformational truly international focus. Accelerated MBA that made all the difference. “The
Experience January start date and limited course duration was
Full-time, Accelerated, Executive Part-time, Distance- Sustainability a timely short break from my professional work. The
learning and Dubai MBA One of our main aims is to address major challenges programme helped to strengthen my appreciation
Europe

Whatever the mode of study, Bradford’s enviable
reputation (AMBA and Equis accredited) and
international profile means you are assured a world
class qualification from a global business school and
an experience that will transform your future.
World-class ranking and global Accreditation
Consistently ranked No.1 in the North, top 10 UK,
top 25 European and amongst the world’s top 70
programmes, the Bradford MBA speaks for itself
Asia Pacific
for business and society such as corporate social
responsibility and sustainable development.
Accordingly, the School seeks to prepare students
who can apply the principles of sustainable
development in their professional capacity in today’s
challenging business environments.
Individual support
We integrate a student’s personal development
into the MBA programme through our acclaimed
Personal Development Portfolio (PDP).
and capabilities in business management and
administration as I progressed from R&D, through
Project Management into company management
and business leadership.
“The programme topics complemented my skills,
experience and development needs. Access to the
themes and issues within Sustainable Operations
in particular will have a long-term impact on my
approach to personal and business management.
“The significant work-load certainly tested and

(Financial Times Executive MBA rankings, 2010).
Real world partnerships
The Bradford MBA is grounded in practice as well as
theory. After over 40 years delivering management
education, we have built close links with industry,
commerce, central and local government that benefit
students, faculty and the business community alike.
Much of the School’s research is carried out in
Australia & New Zealand
Our Effective Learning Service also smoothes a
student’s return to education, helping them make
the most efficient use of their study time.
State-of-the-art facilities
The School is located 4km from the city centre in
its own delightful parkland campus. In this learning
village MBA students can benefit from the recently
redeveloped atrium, learning resource centre and
improved my ability to manage my time and
priorities, achieve on time and “in full” delivery
against immovable submission and exam dates.
The Effective Learning support from day one has
been invaluable, it is a real asset to the School and a
powerful aspect of the educational experience.
“I enjoyed fantastic conversations with and support
from colleagues and academic staff as we grappled

collaboration with major organizations. Visiting
lecturers include directors and senior managers from
top companies, providing management advice and
tactics attained at a strategic level in real working
environments. Our graduates also enjoy an excellent
record in gaining good-quality employment and
financial reimbursement.
Exceptional value for money
Bradford is a relatively inexpensive city in which to
be a student and the School ranks 11th in the world
in the Financial Times tables for value for money.
dedicated MBA suite with Harvard style lecture
theatre.
Exceptional students
Our students are our greatest asset. They are
ambitious, committed and ready for hard work.
The Bradford MBA is an opportunity for students to
change their life, refresh their career and to gain
a qualification that will bring them personal
satisfaction and provide the foundation for future
professional development.
with relating theory to business practice. Sharing
these few months with so many colleagues from
further afield, helped me gain a deeper appreciation
and respect for their cultural heritage, insight and
values.”
Marcus now intends to return to medical devices
business management, and is also exploring
opportunities in the management of healthcare
provision.

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BSL - Business School Lausanne

Programme Type: Organisational Behavior Full Time Course Information Min. IELTS : 6.5 Contact:
Full Time MBA Project Management Start Dates: Min. Years of Work Experience : 3 Admissions Coordinator
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Respected throughout the world for its banking
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headquarters for many international companies
and the seat of several world organizations. Located
in the Greater Lausanne area, near the lake and
university community, BSL is in the heart of a vibrant
study environment for local and international
students alike. The school is easily accessible by
public transportation and just 30 minutes by road or
train from Geneva and its international airport.
Learning in Lausanne, the BSL MBA provides an
a real impact on business, or, if you would like to
develop your own company, then BSL in Switzerland
is the right business school for you.
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Student Profile
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MBA 2010 graduate
Studying at BSL gave me an edge over other
colleagues in my organization. It helped me face
interviews with greater confidence, and has given
me a strong business know-how. A real-time
approach towards education engrained in the values
of the school creates an excellent support structure
that makes it stand out among other MBA programs.
I am very glad to have learned not to just be a
manager, but also an efficient time keeper always
looking for change. If again given a chance, I would
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love to go through their pragmatic program which
undergoes continuous updating. I am very grateful
to the school and it’s faculty for what I have learned
and for who I am today.
Switzerland means to have the opportunity to
network and build lasting relationships with global
Asia Pacific
players—and not only in a classroom setting, but also
the area. The international experience and global
perspective that my classmates have brought with
them has afforded me the privilege to leave my
comfort zone and assess situations with an outlook
that I would have not considered in a different
setting. I am more than confident that my degree
from BSL will act as a strong assent for any future
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endeavors I should take on in the realm of business.
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 Copenhagen Business School

Programme Type: Full Time Course Information Application Fee : Contact:

Full Time MBA Start Dates: EURO (€) 0 Lee Paul Milligan
September Admissions Manager
Specialisation by Function: Copenhagen Business School
Latin America

Corporate Governance Programme Duration: Full-time MBA Program

Entrepreneurship 12 months Raavarebygningen
General Management Porcelaenshaven 22
International Management / Business Tuition Fee: Frederiksberg C, Copenhagen
Leadership EURO (€) 37,000 / Per Year 2000
Denmark
Specialisation by Industry: Entry Requirements:
Consulting Min. GMAT Score: 550 Tel: +45 3815 6022
Min. TOEFL Computer Based Score: N/A Fax: +45 3815 3010
Min. TOEFL Paper Based Score: N/A Email: lm.mba@cbs.dk
Min. Years of Work Experience: 3 Web: www.cbs.dk/ftmba

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living standards In the world, safe, clean, beautiful,
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diverse, open-minded, historic….

9. Brand New Facilities - In September 2010 the program

moved into brand new state-of-the-art facilities.

Student Profile

The aim of CBS is, each year, to create a team of

participants who can learn from each other. We believe
that the only way that participants can really develop
The CBS Full-Time MBA Program Why the CBS MBA? is to be part of a diverse international environemt. The
… A Unique Experience 1. Small class size – limited to 50 students, meaning class size is limited to a maximum of 50 to ensure the
Restricted in size and selective in admission, this is an a personal discussion based education with a MBA is personal and that discussion and small group
Europe

exclusive MBA program with a population of smart,
engaged, experienced, pleasant, and extremely
international students.
CBS is not a student factory but a thought machine
where student brains are charged and challenged
in various ways from day one. The program has
state-of-the-art coverage of all core management
disciplines combined with relevant elective courses
all taught by world-class faculty.
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genuine network at the end of the program.
2. Experienced class – With an average age of just
over 32 and work experience of 8 years you will be
in one of the world’s most experienced Full-time
MBA classes.
3. Leadership Discovery Process - During the MBA,
you will take a journey of personal and professional
development with numerous opportunities to
explore what leadership is and to develop your
work are fundamentals of the program.
This years full-time team sums up that diversity:
1. Nationality - 90% of the particiapnts are international.
They come from 22 different countries as diverse as
Brazil, Bhutan, Vietnam, Chile, USA, South Africa,
Mexico, Bulgaria, Finland, China, India etc
2. Age - Participants from 25 to 51 years old, with an
average age of 32.

The courses reflect a Scandinavian management
style where social responsibility permeates the entire
curriculum. Creative thinking and entrepreneurship
are central aspects of the program. Leadership skills
are honed through a personal discovery process that
offers unique mentoring sessions to share ideas with
seasoned executives.
Classes are conducted in an informal learning
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capacity to exercise it effectively and responsibly.
4. Entrepreneurial Mindset - We do more than let you
dream, we stimulate you to broaden your mind in
search for the right opportunities.
5. Integrated Strategy Project - This is the final
challenge of the program. Teams of MBA
participants, under the guidance of faculty and
3. Work experience - The minimum we accept is 3
years work experience. This year the average work
experience is just over 8 years, with a range from
3 to 25 years.
4. Educational background - Again, we aim for diveristy.
There are 25% from Business Administration, 23%
from Humanities and Social Sciences, 12% from

atmosphere where knowledge and understanding
is formed by selective expertise and joint reflection.
Everything can be questioned and challenged in the
quest for new insight … and it is paramount to have
fun in the process.
“If you have the ambition to become a driving force in
shaping the global business community of tomorrow,
I urge you to consider joining the CBS Full-Time MBA
program and excel your aspirations.”
Torben Juul Andersen
Professor and Associate Dean
experienced executives, conduct an integrated Engineering, 12% from economics and Finance etc.
strategy study for an internationally oriented
company in Denmark. 5. Career Background - The goal is to attract as many
different backgrounds as possible. This year for
6. Danish Economy - Denmark has one of the world’s example we have a Dentist from Germany, a
strongest economies and one of Europe’s lowest Soldier from the USA, a UN election expert from
rates of unemployment. Argentina etc.
7. Visa System - Denmark has Europe’s best visa Such diversity greatly increases the opportunity to
system for non-EU citizens, reflecting the learn from other participants and their experiences.
governments’ desire to attract and keep the best All particiapnts agree that this is a huge part of the
international labour. learning experience here in Copenhagen.

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Cranfield School of Management

Programme Type: Marketing Entry Requirements: Programme Duration : Contact:

Full Time MBA Operations Management Min. GMAT Score : 600 24 months Lesley Smith, MBA Marketing
Part Time MBA Organisational Behavior Min. TOEFL Internet Based Score : 100 Cranfield School of Management
Modular MBA Personal Development Min. TOEFL Paper Based Score : 600 Tuition Fee : Cranfield University

Latin America
Strategic Management Min. IELTS : 7 GBP (£) 33000 / Total Program Cost Cranfield
Specialisation by Function: Min. PTE : 68 Bedfordshire
Change Management Full Time Course Information CAE : grade A Modular Course Information MK43 0AL
Corporate Governance Start Dates: CPE : grade A or B Start Dates: United Kingdom
Economics September Min. Years of Work Experience : 3 January
Entrepreneurship Tel: +44 (0)1234 754386
Finance Programme Duration: Application Fee : Programme Duration : Fax: +44 (0)1234 752439
General Management 12 months GBP (£) 0 24 months Email: l.a.smith@cranfield.ac.uk
Human Resource Management Web: www.cranfieldMBA.info/qsf
Information Management Tuition Fee: Part Time Course Information Tuition Fee :
Innovation / Knowledge Management GBP (£) 33000 / Total Program Cost Start Dates : GBP (£) 33000 / Total Program Cost
Leadership January

Personal development is Student Profile

central to the Cranfield Helen Hume, MBA 2008

experience and is
compulsory module that
runs throughout the MBA.
Our faculty and career
development team work
closely with students
to improve their team
working, enhance their
ability to relate to others
and develop the skills
they need to apply the
knowledge they acquire.
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a Senior Auditor,
British American Tobacco
Recommended by a
friend, Cranfield made an
immediately positive impact
on me through the fantastic
efficiency of the admissions department. The first
week set the tone for the year where the previous
year’s students laid on potentially the most brilliant
and exhausting week of my life introducing me and
my fellow students to the Cranfield Experience: it’s
not just about the work, it’s about your life as a whole

Cranfield School of Management has been delivering
world-class MBA programmes for over 40 years and
is triple accredited by AACSB, EQUIS and AMBA.
The Cranfield MBA is not just about acquiring skills
and techniques of general management; we build
confidence, emotional intelligence, decision making
skills and team working abilities – qualities that
make for inspirational leaders.
Interactive learning
Our experienced students bring a wealth of
knowledge and expertise to the classroom and
share their experiences with teaching faculty who
are both leading academics and practitioners. Our
faculty have worked with senior executives from
global corporations to business start-ups, and
continue to explore ideas and best practice with the
7,000 managers who come to Cranfield on executive
development programmes each year.
A compulsory International Business Experience (IBE)
study tour allows students to apply their learning in
an international context. Each IBE includes academic
input through a partner business school, hosted
company visits and meetings with MBA alumni and
other community members.
The programme closes with a capstone event, where
students showcase their learning to alumni and
industry leaders.
Personalised career development
Our dedicated career development team of 11
professionals includes practised career coaches
who work in partnership with students to help them
achieve both the personal and professional changes
they wish to make, and business development
consultants who help develop strategies to
penetrate markets and make contacts with key
employers. 96% of our recent MBA graduates were in
Europe
and everyone in it.
I have always believed in the power of teamwork, my
time at Cranfield reinforced that tenfold. Cranfield
taught me that brilliant business doesn’t have to be
cut throat, in fact sustainable long term business can
be based on collaboration and visionary leadership.
The syllabus supported this delivering both the
business basics and the less tangible and arguably
more difficult softer skills around presentation skills,
self-awareness, and personal impact, leading and
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influencing others.
I didn’t have a clear vision of my future career. The
careers department helped solve that through
coaching sessions with occupational psychologists
and offering an array of insights into different
industries and sectors. Ultimately I identified the
company culture that I wanted to be part of, and
facilitated by the careers department, I found my
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The MBA programme
Students can choose to study our one-year Full-time
MBA or our two-year Executive MBA on a part-time
or modular basis.
Core modules in part one build competence in the
main functional areas of business and the key skills
associated with performing these functions. In part
two students then select themed modules that take
an integrated approach to contemporary business
issues and current research.
employment within 3 months of graduation. current role with which I am delighted as it allows
me to blend my prior experience with my MBA in a
Students also network across our influential continually challenging and incredibly interesting
alumni base – with over 14,000 contacts in 120 role.
countries around the world – through the Cranfield
Management Association’s interactive website.
Find out more
We encourage you to come and visit us to find out
more. We host events at Cranfield throughout the year
and attend fairs and information sessions all over the
world. See www.cranfieldMBA.info/events for details.

The MBA Career Guide Spring 2011 109

 EMLYON Business School

Programme Type: Programme Duration: Application Fee : Contact:

Full Time MBA 12 months EURO (€) 120 Tess Lau, Head of International Student
Recruitment
Specialisation by Function: Tuition Fee: EMLYON Business School
Latin America

Entrepreneurship EURO (€) 35900 / Total Program Cost 23, Av. Guy de Collongue
Finance Ecully, France
International Management / Business Entry Requirements: 69134
Marketing Min. GMAT Score : N/A France
Min. TOEFL Computer Based Score : 230
Full Time Course Information Min. TOEFL Paper Based Score : 580 Tel: +33 (0)4 78 33 77 83
Start Dates: Min. IELTS : 6.5 Fax: +33 (0)4 78 33 78 66
September Min. Years of Work Experience : 3 Email: imba@em-lyon.com
Web: www.em-lyon.com/
theentrepreneurialmba

Throughout this programme, human resources consultants, executive recruiters

participants not only learn and the EMLYON alumni network give all participants
how to identify interesting the tools they need to reach their career goals.
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business opportunities but

acquire the competencies Student Profile
they need to exploit them According to our participants, it is the combination
profitably. of the strong focus on entrepreneurship, the year-
long consulting project and the large diversity in
A year-long CONSULTING student body and faculty that makes our 12-month
PROJECT International MBA programme so uniquely suited to
Students participating in meet their needs.
the International MBA need
a tangible way within a real Participant Profile - Class of 2010/2011
business setting to acquire > Average Age: 31
Join the #10 Business School in Europe the skills they need to > Average work experience: 7 years
(FT Top 75 European Business Schools, complement their existing skill set. This is the reason > 71% non-French participants
Europe

December 2010)
EMLYON Business School, created in 1872, stands out
among the few business schools worldwide awarded
three international accreditations and was ranked
#10 in the Financial Times Top 75 European Business
Schools in December 2010. EMLYON has campuses
in Lyon and Shanghai, has developed partnerships
with 100 foreign universities and gathers near to
20,000 alumni in 100 countries…
Asia Pacific
why the International MBA programme includes a
year-long consulting project; the Entrepreneurial
Leadership Project (ELP). Based on their competency
profile, participants select a project and team that
complement their learning needs. Working on the
project throughout the year allows students to
immediately put academic knowledge into practise,
while concentrating on their unique learning needs.
An international & experiential LEARNING
EXPERIENCE
> Countries represented: China, Colombia, France,
Iceland, India, Ireland, Japan, Mexico, Norway, UK,
USA, Vietnam
Jorge Donoso Lyng, Chile
iMBA 2007
“Many MBAs exist. I chose EMLYON because it is the
only one that, within one year, focused on giving
me the specific tools and skills I need to become a
successful entrepreneur. I am delighted with my
choice.”

EMLYON International MBA International MBA students benefit from studying,

This intensive full-time one-year programme is
focused on helping each participant reach the
professional goal they have set for themselves.
Through the emphasis on entrepreneurship within
the academic programme, the year-long consulting
project and the international diversity in the student
body and faculty, participants develop the skills
they need to achieve success. While enjoying a truly
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living and working with professionals from around
the globe, thus enhancing their ability to work with
and lead international and intercultural teams. The
selection process for International MBA participants
ensures that the group is as diverse as possible, both
in terms of nationalities as well as in professional
backgrounds.
Margarita Bolganova, Russia
iMBA 2009-2010
Undoubtfully, the most exciting experience during
my MBA was ELP (Entrepreneurial LeadershipProject).
Dealing with a real company, solving an urgent
business issue, applying theoretical skills to business
practice, sharing my own work experience and
learning from the team members – my ELP was

dynamic learning experience, they will remain in A CLEAR FOCUS ON YOUR CAREER
touch with the business world through the school’s With the help of coaching sessions, recruitment
worldwide professional and alumni network. and placement advice and access to a vast range of
electronic resources, you will learn to manage your
A strong focus on ENTREPRENEURSHIP career successfully and will benefit from numerous
EMLYON Business School is recognised as career enhancement workshops starting as early as
the European frontrunner in the field of October. Throughout the year, different companies
Entrepreneurship, which shows particularly within visit the school to discuss the opportunities
the International MBA programme. The capacity to and challenges they are facing in a dialogue-
identify opportunities, take initiatives and to get oriented setting providing an ideal opportunity
things done is what makes successful entrepreneurial for to continue to build on and increase your own
leaders in today’s global business environment. professional network. The backing of professors,
extremely rich in all respects. Moreover, the findings
of this project are fully applicable to my present job.
Jean Pascal Tricoire, Chairman of the
Management Board & CEo, SCHNEIDER ELECTRIC
iMBA 1986
“My MBA was a powerful opener to all dimensions
of business and company life, and was a very useful
complement to my engineering academics. It
increased my appetite for a multinational career and
my belief in the potential and excitement of a world
getting smaller and flatter every day.”

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ENPC School of International Management

Programme Type: Strategic Management Entry Requirements: Tuition Fee : Contact:

Full Time MBA Technology Management Min. GMAT Score : 550 EURO (€) 38000 / Total Program Mayalène Crossley,
Part Time MBA Min. TOEFL Computer Based Score Cost Communication Director
Executive MBA Specialisation by Industry: : 240 ENPC School of International

Latin America
Banking / Financial Services Min. TOEFL Paper Based Score : 590 Executive Course Information Management
Specialisation by Function: Consulting Min. IELTS : 7 Start Dates: 15 rue de la Fontaine au Roi
Accountancy & Financial Environment Min. Years of Work Experience : 3 January Paris,
Corporate Governance IT / Telecommunications 75127 Cedex 11
E-Commerce / Business Venture Capital & Private Equity Application Fee : Programme Duration : France
Entrepreneurship EURO (€) 100 22 months
Finance Full Time Course Information Tel: +33 (0)1 44 58 28 53
General Management Start Dates: Part Time Course Information Tuition Fee : Fax: +33 (0)1 44 58 24 61
Human Resource Management September Start Dates : EURO (€) 39500 / Total Program Email:info@enpcmbaparis.com
Innovation / Knowledge September Cost Web: www.enpcmbaparis.com
Management Programme Duration:
International Management / 10 months Programme Duration :
Business 24 months
Leadership Tuition Fee:
Marketing EURO (€) 32500 / Total Program Cost

The ENPC School of International Management was
founded in 1987 as the business school of the École
nationale des ponts et chaussées (to-day called
Ecole des Ponts ParisTech), France’s first Grande
Ecole, created in 1747 under the reign of King Louis
XV and one of its most prestigious Grandes Écoles.
Ever since, the ENPC has been renowned throughout
Europe for the quality of its education and alumni,
and for the high level of its expertise.
A Truly International and Multicultural MBA
Since its inception, the ENPC School
International Management has promoted the
graduate, in any of our sister or exchange programs
around the globe.
International Connections
In addition to the curriculum in Paris, participants
have the option of taking modules abroad at any
one of its 3 sister schools: Morocco (Casablanca),
the United Arab Emirates (Abu Dhabi) and China
(Shanghai). Optional study trips are also available
to China and the USA. In addition, the school
has exchange links with other business schools
of in Belgium, Canada, Denmark, Germany, Greece,
Finland, Hungary, Israel, Mexico, the UK, and the USA.
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allow water to be transported from Belleville, once a
neighbouring village, to Paris.
Located on the Right Bank, this is one of the most
densely populated arrondissements in Paris, as well
as being a fun and diverse area. The residential areas
are to the East and to the West, this latter offering
large markets and parks around the ”Place de la
Bastille” and “Place de la République”, while the more
lively area is found around “Rue du Faubourg Saint-
Antoine”, where one finds trendy bars, restaurants
and cafés as well as boutiques and galleries.

study of international business and value-based
global leadership. It prides itself on developing
entrepreneurial leaders with a strong sense of values
that go beyond academic excellence and give a
true understanding of global business in the 21st
century. We are proud of the diversity of our faculty
- from leading business schools and universities
from around the world, the diversity of our student
body (48 nationalities represented in the last 4 years
alone) and the percentage of woman in our program
(on average 35%).
The flexibility of our programs:
From the beginning, Celia Russo, the founder of the
ENPC MBA, believed in giving MBA participants the
maximum choice in designing their own curriculum.
The curriculum is thus divided among core courses,
which are required for all MBAs (Finance, Accounting,
Marketing, Operations Management, etc.) and
electives which MBA participants are free to choose
Instead of working with professors from only one
school, we offer MBA participants the opportunity
to work with and learn from world-class faculty
from renowned business schools and universities
from around the globe - the US, the UK, Europe,
Asia, Africa, Australia, New Zealand, India and
more. The quality of our professoral corps is also
one of the reasons why the ENPC MBA is renowned
around the world for the quality of its Academic
Programming.
What makes the ENPC MBA PARIS special ?:
t
Part of one of France’s oldest and prestigious
“Grandes Ecoles”, the ENPC (Ecole des Ponts
ParisTech), building on over 250 years of History.
t
Located in the center of Paris.
t
A flexiblility to design your own curriculum
according to your personal and professional
objectives.
Europe
Student Profile
The ENPC School of International Management
is looking for candidates from all academic,
professional and cultural backgrounds.
For the Full-Time and Part-Time MBA programs, our
candidates possess:
t
A minimum of 3 years of professional experience.
t
High motivation and potential for enhancing or
launching an international management career, or
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making a career change.
t
Creative business and product ideas waiting to be
successfully launched and managed.
t
Strong communications skills.
t
A creative, open-mind, respect for ethics and
cultural differences.
For the “One weekend per month” Executive MBA
program:
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according to their interests and/or specialization.
t
MBA in International Business (Full-time and Part-
time)
t
MBA in Technology & Entrepreneurship (Full-time
and Part-time)
t
Tri-Continent MBA (Paris/Philadelphia/Tokyo &
Shanghai, in co-operation with Temple University,
USA)
t
ENPC/Fox Executive MBA (week-end format, a
dual-degree program)
Furthermore, MBA participants may take up to 3
courses, of the approximately 18 courses needed to
t
Visiting world-class faculty from top international
schools (Warwick, Cornell, Cambridge, NYU, RSM,
Trinity).
t
A global network of over 13 000 ENPC alumni
worldwide and partner schools in 11 countries.
t
Value for money
Location
The ENPC School of International Management is
located at “La Maison des Ponts”, “Rue de la Fontaine
au Roi”, in Paris XI’s district. The street takes its name
form the water canals built in the XVII century to
t
A minimum of 5 years full-time work experience.
t
Highly motivated professionals eager to
participate in an interactive, discussion-based
pedagogy that leverages the diverse backgrounds
and experiences of both faculty and participants.
t
Designed for students looking for a comprehensive
set of skills who will go on to enjoy senior,
international management careers.

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 ESADE Business School

Programme Type: Pharmaceutical / Bio-Medical Entry Requirements: Tuition Fee : Contact:

Full Time MBA Retail / Consumer Goods Avg. GMAT Score : 670 EURO (€) 51.000 / Total Program Admissions Office
Part Time MBA Venture Capital & Private Equity Min. TOEFL Computer Based Score Cost ESADE Business School
Executive MBA : 250 Av. d’Esplugues, 92-96
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Full Time Course Information Min. TOEFL Paper Based Score : 600 Executive Course Information Barcelona,
Specialisation by Function: Start Dates: Min. IELTS : 7 Start Dates: E-08034
Entrepreneurship August Min. Years of Work Experience : 2 June Spain
Finance
General Management Programme Duration: Application Fee : Programme Duration : Tel: +34 93 495 2088
Human Resource Management 18 months EURO (€) 130 14 months Fax: +34 93 495 3828
Marketing Email: mba@esade.edu
Operations Management Tuition Fee: Part Time Course Information Tuition Fee : Web: mba.esade.edu
Strategic Management EURO (€) 52,000 / Total Program Start Dates : EURO (€) 58,900 (2012) / Total
Cost September Program Cost
Specialisation by Industry:
Banking / Financial Services Programme Duration :
Consulting 20 months

student population. We also place strong emphasis

Student Profile
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on entrepreneurship as a means of creating value for

organisations and the development of leadership Guiomar Rodríguez
competencies through the LEAD programme. Mexico
(Full Time MBA Class of 2010)
As a select programme, we deliver unmatched
personalised attention. Career Services works closely “I decided to pursue an MBA
with participants helping develop and manage because I wanted to boost
the entire job search process through one to one my career to its fullest potential and have the
advice and guidance meetings, coaching sessions, opportunity to network with MBA students
seminars and workshops. As a comparatively small from diverse backgrounds and cultures to gain a
business school, you will also be able to stand out multicultural experience.
in front of the leading multinational companies that
recruit on-campus. ESADE is ranked among the best MBA programs
Europe

world-wide. Many international companies value

ESADE Business School also offers The Global
Executive MBA (GEMBA) in collaboration with
Georgetown University. This exclusive part time
programme combines distance learning with six
international modules located in Washington,
Moscow, Barcelona, New York, Brazil/Argentina and
India/China. The GEMBA is targeted at professionals
with more than eight years postgraduate work
experience and an international profile.
ESADE Business School is one of the world’s top
Asia Pacific
ESADE as their main recruitment source, invaluable
when looking for an internship or a full-time job.
My MBA experience was undeniably worth it.
The ESADE program has given me the business
knowledge and transferable skills needed to face
new professional challenges. Teamwork is a main
focus, providing you with the tools to solve business
problems through strategic business cases and
projects. Extracurricular activities tested my skills

ranked business schools with over 50 years in
management development. We offer a wide range
of MBA and Executive Education programmes across
our campuses in Barcelona, Madrid and Buenos
Aires. We also have global centres in Sao Paolo and
Munich.
Our Full Time MBA is the market’s most innovative
programme, allowing you to customise your MBA
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Given today’s competitive international talent
market, professionals are increasingly worried about
the uncertainty surrounding their future. The ESADE
MBA is a unique experience open to a select number
of highly diverse participants designed to harness
your passion for business as a means to opening
professional opportunities.
By aligning The ESADE MBA to real business needs,
and knowledge both as board member of the
Marketing club and at international MBA events.
In a short period of time I was able to fulfill my MBA
objectives. I am now involved in the pharmaceutical
industry where I will go on to work in more senior
positions. The MBA has given me flexibility to work
with multicultural teams and now I feel more able to
make decisions taking into account the vision of a

experience in 12, 15 or 18 months according to your
objectives. This style of MBA programme has been
created to better adapt to the changing needs of our
individual participants.
ESADE Business School’s distinctive methodology
balances theory and practice rather than solely
focusing on the case method. Simulating
real working conditions, cross-functional and
multicultural teamwork is an integral pillar of our
cooperative methodology structured around the
geographic, functional and academic diversity of our
we are able to equip you with relevant analytical company as a whole and its complex processes.
tools, global strategic vision and multicultural
leadership competencies. In so doing, we believe Overall, I feel that my MBA experience has provided
you will gain decision making power and thus more me with the tools, exposure, and the confidence
control over your career evolution. ESADE Business that will allow me to be successful in most business
School is internationally recognised for the excellent situations. It has been a time of personal growth,
standard of its MBA programmes and is accredited important learning and life-enhancing relationships.
by the world’s three most respected management
education organisations: AACSB International, the
EQUIS accreditation from the EFMD and the British
Association of MBAs (AMBA).

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ESSEC Business School

Programme Type: Specialisation by Industry: Programme Duration: Executive Course Information Contact:
Full Time MBA Agribusiness 12 months Start Dates: Sarah Meskell
Executive MBA Banking/Financial Services April Recruitment Manager
Consulting Tuition Fee: October ESSEC Business School

Latin America
Specialisation by Function: Healthcare & Pharmaceutical EURO (€) 45000 / Total Program 1 Avenue Bernard Hirsch
Entrepreneurship Hospitality Cost Programme Duration : BP 50105
Finance Luxury 18 months Cergy-Pontoise 95021
General and International Real Estate Entry Requirements: France
Management Retail/Consumer Goods Competitive GMAT Score Tuition Fee :
International Hospitality Services Work Experience : 4-6 years EURO (€) 47 000 / Total Program Tel: +33 1 34 43 37 17
Management Venture Capital & Private Equity Cost meskell@essec.fr
Luxury Brand Management www.essec.edu
Marketing Full Time Course Information
Negotiation Start Dates:
26th September 2011

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122 permanent professors, 13 professors emeritus near Paris, the world’s capital of luxury
t
42% foreign professors t
International partnerships with luxury and prestige

t
29 different nationalities
t
8 departments
t
18 research & teaching chairs.
t
Student/Corporate Relations & Careers Services
t
Regular recruitment events with over 300 partner
companies
t
Interview and CV workshops
t
Over 13,000 internship opportunities and 1,000
job offers posted online for young graduates
t
60% of 2009 graduates obtained their first position
before graduation
t
94% of 2009 graduates found employment in less
than four months
North America
firms
t
Regular seminars with industry leaders.
ESSEC-MANNHEIM Executive MBA - 18 or 19
months, part-time
http://www.essec-mannheim.com
t
For high potential executives wishing to advance
in their careers develop managerial potential
t
Interactive curriculum that develops corporate and
inter-personal skills
t
Offered in a weekend or a modular format.
Student Profile

© M. Seifert
Since 1907, ESSEC has been developing a unique
learning model based upon its strong identity
and core values: innovation, open-mindedness,
responsibility and excellence. With a comprehensive
range of forty programs – covering undergraduate,
graduate and executive education – that reflect
ESSEC’s tailor-made approach, ESSEC
entrepreneurs and managers who are ambitious,
economically aware and socially responsible.
Today, the ESSEC community represents over 90
nationalities, 4,200 students, 6000 managers in
executive education and 135 permanent faculty,
on 3 campuses in Cergy-Pontoise, Paris-La Défense
and Singapore. Its immense network of 35,000
active graduates stretches across the globe. ESSEC
t
Over half of all graduates hold positions with an
international orientation.
International MBA Programs
Global MBA - 1 year, full-time
http://www.essec.edu/globalmba
t
Thorough grounding in essential management
and leadership skills, in addition to a wide range
of electives, chair seminars and multidisciplinary
workshops
t
2 field trips to Eastern Europe and Singapore
trains t
4-6 week International Immersion Project during
which students work on private or public sector
consulting projects in emerging countries
t
Capstone seminar.
MBA in Hospitality Management (IMHI) - 1 or 2
years, full-time
http://www.essec-hospitality.com
t
Strong foundation in core business disciplines
Europe
ESSEC’s community is made up of over 4500
students and 6000 executive education participants,
representing over 90 nationalities. Working for
a society that has a place for each individual and
making a commitment to foster diversity and equal
opportunity are core values at ESSEC.
Global MBA
Average age: 29 yrs. Competitive GMAT Score
ESSEC’s elite Global MBA is designed for participants
Asia Pacific
with an average of 6 years post-bachelor professional
experience, including at least 2 years managerial
experience, who want to fast track their career or
become a successful entrepreneur. The program
offers companies an opportunity to educate the
managers that they have targeted as high-potentials
and provides a unique mix of independent
participants and sponsored managers who will have
the opportunity to develop a personal network with
Australia & New Zealand

continues to nurture academic and strategic
partnerships with 120 universities in 5 continents,
and has established 16 double-diploma agreements
with leading international institutions.
Cutting-Edge Research
ESSEC is an academic institution of excellence where
research supports instructional design and business
consulting on a daily basis. The school’s 122 full-time
faculty and 13 professors emeritus, graduates of the
world’s finest universities, carry on ESSEC’s world-
renowned tradition for superior academic quality.
t
Multi-cultural student body representing over 25
nationalities
t
Partnerships with leading industry companies
t
1-year track for experienced applicants; 2 -year
track for younger applicants
t
Dedicated hospitality career service and strong
alumni network worldwide.
MBA in Luxury Brand Management - 1 year, full-
time
http://www.essec.edu/luxurymba
t
The sole program of its kind in the world, offered
elite professionals from global companies.
“The intellectual curiosity and independence of
ESSEC students is a magnet for a group like L’Oréal.
Their solid foundations in responsible management
will serve them in managerial positions later on, a
factor which really sets them apart.”
Véronique DUSSER, Director of University Relations
and Recruitment, L’Oréal France

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 European University - EU Business School

Accreditation: Programs Offered Program Duration: Contacts: Tel: +41 22 779 26 71

ACBSP MBA with Majors in: 1 year full-time Spain Fax: +41 22 779 26 73
IACBE International Business 2 years part-time Sandra Moro, Admissions Email: info.gva@euruni.edu
CEEMAN Communication & Public Relations European University Barcelona
Latin America

International Marketing Tuition Fee: c/Ganduxer 70 Germany

Program Type: Global Banking & Finance 5,800 € per term full-time 08021 Barcelona Kathrin Ströbl, Admissions
Full-time MBA Leisure & Tourism Management 2,900 € per term part-time Spain European Business College Munich
Part-time MBA Entrepreneurship Gmunder Strasse 53
Executive MBA Leadership Entry Requirements: Tel: +34 (93) 201 81 71 81379 Munich
Cross MBA E-Business Min. GMAT Score: Satisfactory Fax: +34 (93) 201 79 35 Germany
Sports Management Min. TOEFL Computer Based Score: 213 Email: info.bcn@euruni.edu
Joint Degree Programs Offered: Human Resources Management Min. TOEFL Paper Based Score: 550 Tel: +49 89 5502 9595
Dual degree MBA Min. TOEFL Internet Based Score: 80 Switzerland Fax: +49 89 5502 9504
Cross MBA Course Information Min. IELTS: 6.0 Ioanna Exarchou, Admissions Email: info.muc@euruni.edu
Starting Dates: Min. ESOL/CAE Grade C European University Geneva
3 October 2011 Quai du Seujet 18
9 January 2012 Application Fee: 1201 Geneva
12 March 2012 200 € Switzerland

An international perspective is guaranteed by the Student Profile

North America

composition of the faculty and student body. Nicolas Brabeck-Letmathe

The third aim of EU is to offer its students flexibility.
EU ensures that all students have the possibility
to pursue higher education while balancing the
demands of full-time employment, family and other
obligations. Graduate programs can be completed
in 1 year (full-time) or 2 years (part-time). The
University also offers Executive programs that are
carefully structured to equip executives with the
knowledge required to assume the responsibilities
of leadership.
Europe
Having worked for 3 years while completing my
undergraduate studies in a company specializing
in recruitment for major multinational companies, I
quickly realized the value and importance associated
with an MBA. Choosing European University to
continue my studies was an easy decision. The
benefits for me were numerous, including the small
class size, diverse group of international students
and personal attention given to each student at EU.
MBA Characteristics
The classes are based on lectures and open

European University (EU) is one of the world’s top
business schools, internationally accredited and
recognized for the excellence of its students and
faculty.
Established in 1973, EU has developed a business
education that delivers high-quality teaching, a
competitive learning environment and a network
of campuses in different countries. This broad
Asia Pacific
Finally, EU offers a unique program in Europe, the
Cross MBA, which is a joint project involving EU
and its international partners. The program lasts 15
months. The participants attend the on-site courses
once a month during weekends. The balance of the
coursework is completed online.
European University educates its students for
success in the global marketplace. Graduates pursue
occupations in management, marketing, consulting,
finance and public relations in major corporations
discussion with group and individual projects. Each
student learns how to effectively sell their ideas
while remaining open to opinions of classmates. EU
attracts a diverse group of students; my class was
made up of 20 students representing 18 different
nationalities. The learning process was more
complete as we learned not only from our professors
but also our student colleagues.
Studying in Switzerland
Despite its relatively small size, Switzerland is an

network encourages students to participate in inter-
campus exchanges in the following countries: Spain,
Switzerland, Germany, UK, Austria, Kazakhstan, Syria,
Taiwan, China, Malaysia and Singapore.
EU offers a Master of Business Administration (MBA)
with the possibility to specialize in 10 different fields
of management education.
Australia & New Zealand
and organizations. extremely international country. The location of
European University in Montreux put me into
MBA with majors in: contact with an extensive business network and a
International Business, Communication & Public thriving economic region. Furthermore, the idyllic
Relations, International Marketing, Global Banking countryside and beautiful Lake Geneva provided a
& Finance, Leisure & Tourism Management, perfect setting to study.
Entrepreneurship, Leadership, E-Business, Sports
Management and Human Resources Management. Final Project
The capstone is the final work that is required

The first goal of European University is to bring the
American education model to Europe by relating
classroom theory to professional skills. The courses
are taught in English using the case study method
to prevent business theory from remaining abstract
and incomprehensible.
The second goal of EU is to internationalize
its programs by providing a unique learning
environment. EU employs an international faculty
and curricula.
Modules of study: before obtaining your diploma. This was one of the
t
MBA: 1 year full-time, 2 years part-time most memorable aspects of my MBA experience
t
Executive MBA: 15 months considering the satisfaction of completing such an
t
Cross MBA: 15 months in-depth project.
International student exchange: The Future
Students may transfer between any of the EU With increasing globalization, my exposure to
campuses. Student exchange with other universities various cultures and perspectives will undoubtedly
is also possible. be a strong asset for my career. The future has finally
arrived and I feel confident that European University
has given me a good base to face the challenges
awaiting me.

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GISMA Business School

Programme Type: Personal Development Min. TOEFL Computer Based Score Tuition Fee : Contact:
Full Time MBA Strategic Management : 220 EURO (€) 28000 / Total Program Monika Bär
Part Time MBA Min. TOEFL Paper Based Score : 550 Cost Recruitment Manager
Executive MBA Full Time Course Information Min. IELTS : 6.5 GISMA Business School

Latin America
Start Dates: Min. Years of Work Experience : 1 Executive Course Information 27 Feodor-Lynen-Strasse
Specialisation by Function: August Start Dates: Hannover, Niedersachsen
Change Management Application Fee : March 30625
Entrepreneurship Programme Duration: USD ($) 60 Germany
General Management 11 months Programme Duration :
Innovation / Knowledge Part Time Course Information 22 months Tel: +49(511)54609 29
Management Tuition Fee: Start Dates : Fax: +49(511)54609 54
International Management / EURO (€) 30000 / Total Program January Tuition Fee : Email: info@gisma.com
Business Cost EURO (€) 52500 / Total Program Web: www.gisma.com
Leadership Programme Duration : Cost
Operations Management Entry Requirements: 24 months
Organisational Behavior Min. GMAT Score : 550

addition to helping the students acquire the skills

necessary to become tomorrow’s business leaders,

North America
they are dedicated to providing students with a
positive educational experience. That means moving
beyond typical lectures and exams to experiential
learning exercises, computer simulations, student
consulting projects with real companies and off-site
trips.

Student Profile

Birgit Hafner (30), MBA

After finishing my first degree (Industrial Engineering
Offering leading accredited MBA-programs, GISMA GISMA MBA degree (Leibniz University Hannover) and Management at the University of Applied
Business School belongs to the top business schools t
studying with fellow students of many different Sciences in Munich) I worked for General Motors

in Europe. The highly international 11-month MBA
full-time program in cooperation with Purdue
University’s Krannert School of Management,
Indiana, USA provides multiple benefits to our
students. Furthermore – in cooperation with three
other top business schools in the USA and Europe –
GISMA offers an 22-month part-time Executive MBA
program: The International Master’s in Management
Program (IMM) for experienced professionals who
seek to obtain both, an American and a European
MBA degree.
The latest addition to GISMA’s portfolio is a part-
time MBA program taught on weekends: The Young
Professional MBA.
GISMA Business School was founded in 1999 as a
partnership between the German public and private
sector. The school is operated under the umbrella of
the GISMA Foundation, a not-for-profit foundation
cultural backgrounds
t
profiting from consulting projects and an extensive
company network
t
intense interaction with teachers due to limited
student enrolment
t
an extensive career service.
2. The International Masters in Management
Program (IMM) - Executive MBA
In cooperation with Purdue University, TiasNimbas
Business School in the Netherlands and the Central
European University in Hungary GISMA offers a
22-month part-time Executive-MBA program: The
International Master’s in Management Program
(IMM). This Executive-MBA program is designed for
experienced professionals who seek to obtain both,
an American MBA degree from Purdue University
and a European MBA degree. This MBA program
is an “on-the-job” program with residencies at all
four collaborating business schools as well as in
Europe
in Asia. As I was very interested in staying in the
automotive industry and, especially in working for
DaimlerChrysler I wanted to enhance my chances
and decided to do an international MBA. I was
convinced by the American MBA program at GISMA
Business School in Hannover with its affiliation to
Purdue University (USA) which was ranked among
the top ten programs in “The Wall Street Journal”. As
I enjoy learning, the concise program format with a
duration of 11 months was just right for me.
Asia Pacific
Looking back at my time at GISMA Business School I
like to remember the enthusiasm and motivation of
the professors. It was also great to experience that
the teamwork always was successful – although the
tasks were very demanding sometimes, we always
found a first class solution. Regarding my class mates
I have met many interesting people from all over the
world I am still in touch with.
Australia & New Zealand

of the State of Lower Saxony and leaders of major
German companies.
1. Master of Business Administration - full-time
MBA
This 11-month MBA full-time program is offered
uniquely in cooperation with Purdue University’s
Krannert School of Management, Indiana, USA.
Benefits for students:
t
Two MBA degrees: the internationally accredited
degree (AACSB) from Purdue University and the
China and Mexico and addresses managers with an
average of ten years of work experience.
3. The Young Professional MBA is a part-time MBA
degree for young academics with work experience.
The program is aimed at participants with the
potential to take on management responsibility
within their companies and who would like to qualify
themselves further without interrupting their career.
World-class instructors are the cornerstones of the
academic program at GISMA Business School. In
While studying at GISMA I experienced for the first
time what it is like to merge in the work you are
doing. You forget time when doing exactly what
you want to. It’s great to think that you can solve any
problem.
The course material is still useful – when looking for
answers in my job today I still look it up in the GISMA-
folders. To future GISMA students I recommend
taking part in one of the consulting projects. It
provides you with practical experience and your own
valuable network.

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 HEC MBA Program

Programme Type: Innovation / Knowledge Specialisation by Industry: Full Time Tuition Fee: 45000 € Application Fee :
Full Time MBA Management Banking / Financial Services 130 EUR
Part Time MBA International Management / Consulting Part Time Course Information
Business Environment Start Dates: January Contact:
Latin America

Joint Degree Programmes Leadership FMCG - Fast Moving Consumer Program Duration: 24 months Philippe Oster, Development &
Offered: Manufacturing Management Goods Part Time Tuition Fee: 48000 € Admissions Director
MBA + MA Marketing Government HEC MBA Program
MBA + MBA, MBA + MSc Operations Management IT / Telecommunications Entry Requirements: 1 rue de la Libération
Organisational Behavior Non - Profit Organisation Average Full Time GMAT: 690 Jouy-en-Josas
Specialisation by Function: Personal Development Pharmaceutical / Bio-Medical Min TOEFL: 100 (IBT); 250 (CBT); F-78351 CEDEX
Accountancy & Financial Project Management Retail / Consumer Goods 600 (PBT) France
Change Management Purchasing Management Venture Capital & Private Equity Min. IELTS : 6.5
Economics Risk Management Min PTE: 72 Tel: +33 (1) 39 67 95 46
Entrepreneurship Strategic Management Full Time Course Information Min TOEIC: 850 +33 (1) 39 67 73 83
Finance Supply Chain Management Start Dates: January & Min. Years of Work Experience : 2 Fax: +33 (1) 39 67 74 65
General Management Wealth Management September Email: admissionmba@hec.fr
Human Resource Management Program Duration: 16 months Web: www.mba.hec.edu

Student Profile
ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE
North America

In-depth training in decision

making and interaction
business leaders
participants to become leaders
on a global scale. The HEC
MBA Program is divided into
two phases: fundamental and
customized phase. During the
fundamental phase, participants
develop the comprehensive core
management knowledge
techniques that will enable them
to advance in their careers.
Europe
with
prepares
Massimo Pedetti, HEC MBA,
Class of 2012
When I decided to enroll at HEC I had high
and expectations. After 5 months within the program,
I’m pleased to say that my MBA experience is
doubtlessly fantastic and that my expectations have

not only been met, but surpassed.

In the customized phase, full-time
The HEC MBA program offers participants participants follow a track in Finance, Marketing, Among the highlights, worth of special mention
the unique and valuable experience of being Entrepreneurship & Innovation or Strategy, and is the faculty. Professors have been able not only
immersed in a student body and faculty of highly select from amongst 80 electives. In addition to this to share with us their tremendous knowledge, but
diverse nationalities, academic and professional we offer over 50 international exchanges and 12 also to go far beyond textbooks and syllabus, giving
backgrounds. Teamed with exceptionally talented renowned double degree programs. Participants can valuable advices and putting us through hands-on
peers from over 50 countries, participants push each also gain corporate exposure through completing a experiences on which I’ll capitalize in the future.
other to achieve, to realize their full potential and field work project.
ultimately to develop and sharpen their leadership Part-time participants meanwhile choose from Furthermore, I believe that the length of the program
skills. a range of electives and carry out a Company is suitable, neither too long nor too short, to get the
Asia Pacific

In addition to the full-time 16 month MBA, the part-
time MBA (one week per month on campus, over 24
months) offers participants a unique opportunity
to enhance their knowledge base, maximize their
leadership potential, and expand their corporate
network, whilst maintaining a balance between their
personal and professional lives.
Australia & New Zealand
Consulting Project, putting their technical training
into practice and making a meaningful impact on
the performance of real organizations.
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
The HEC MBA Career Management Center (CMC)
offers training in adapting job search skills to
differing geographies in order to gain the attention
of top recruiters worldwide. HEC MBA participants
preparation that I need to achieve my post-MBA
goals. Likewise, the intake size is appropriate, since
I am able to interact will all my peers on a daily basis.
For instance, today we prepared together a strategy
case study and tonight we will party to celebrate
the Chinese week. Sharing experiences and creating
bonds with people coming from six continents: this
is a truly unique experience that I will remember
forever.

MBA AMBITION receive customized job-search advice from alumni,

We believe that leadership can be taught. However,
leaders can only be formed through direct
experience and action. Among the skills that define
successful leadership is a capacity to manage in
a positive, intuitive, and creative manner. To lead
the businesses of tomorrow, our participants must
master their communication skills, sharpen their
intuitive intelligence, and develop an ethical vision of
leadership that encompasses a strong commitment
to developing sustainable business strategies.
consultants, coaches, and peers. The CMC can
put participants in contact with top international
executive search firms and HEC’s active alumni
network of over 40,000 worldwide and 200
recruiting companies. By ensuring that the academic
curriculum and career management services work in
tandem we will provide you with individual coaching
and counseling which can help you navigate
smoothly through the program and ultimately, pave
your way to a fulfilling professional life.
Last, but not least, the program offered me many
possibilities to interact with executives and with
alumni, whose career path and leadership are an
example of how this experience can be formative
and enriching.
Thus, I am looking forward to the rest of the program
and to my future career, my expectations have
grown bigger than before but I am, one word for all,
confident. Extremely.

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IE Business School

Programme Type: Management DISTANCE COURSE Tuition Fee : Application Fee :

Full Time MBA Leadership INFORMATION EURO (€) 55200 / Total Program Cost EURO (€) 120
Distance Learning MBA Marketing Start Dates :
Executive MBA Operations Management February, September IE BROWN EXECUTIVE MBA Contact:

Latin America
IE Brown Executive MBA Supply Chain Management Start Dates: Admissions Department
Programme Duration : Spring 2011 IE Business School
Joint Degree Programmes FULL TIME COURSE 15 months 11 Maria de Molina
Offered: INFORMATION Programme Duration: Madrid, 28006
MBA + MA Start Dates: Tuition Fee : 15 months Spain
MLOG, MALD April, November EURO (€) 37200 / Total Program Cost
Tution Fee: Tel: +34 915 689 610
Specialisation by Function: Programme Duration: EXECUTIVE COURSE US Dollar ($) 95000/Total Program Fax: +34 915 689 710
Brand Management 13 months INFORMATION Email: admissions@ie.edu
Corporate Governance Start Dates: Entry Requirements: Web: www.ie.edu/business
E-Commerce / Business Tuition Fee: June, November Min. GMAT Score : 640
Entrepreneurship EURO (€) 58200 / Total Program Cost Min. TOEFL Computer Based Score : 250
General Management Programme Duration : Min. TOEFL Paper Based Score : N/A
Innovation / Knowledge 13 months Min. Years of Work Experience : 3

schools, is based in Madrid, Spain. IE trains corporate leaders at any stage of their career. The

IE is an international institution dedicated to
educating business leaders through programs based
on our core values of global focus, entrepreneurial
tomorrow’s business leaders, shaping them with an
innovative approach and acting as a catalyst for the
creation of new businesses.
The IE campus is situated in the heart of Madrid;
students can experience in full everything the city
has to offer. Madrid is the capital of Spain and has
a rich heritage in the arts and a cultural experience
like no other in the world. The city boasts a host of
museums, parks and gardens; palaces, modern and
historic architecture, as well as being surrounded by
Spain’s other treasures; the Alhambra in Granada,
the University of Salamanca, and the ancient city of
North America
Executive Education division offers training courses
for the executive through its Advanced Management
Program (AMP), Senior Management Program (SMP),
seminars, conferences, forums, in-company training
programs, and consulting services.
IE is also a hub of international research boasting
an array of specialized centers dedicated to
furthering the business community in such areas as
entrepreneurship, information management, and
corporate responsibility amongst others.
Being part of the IE Community is more than just

spirit and a humanistic approach.
We champion applied research coupled with
multidisciplinary, integrative education programs.
Designed to address market demands,
innovative learning processes comprise a blend of
online and onsite formats, making IE a pioneer in
international education.
IE Business School, a pioneer in business education,
and one of the world’s top international business
Córdoba to name but a few.
IE Business School’s MBA programs have met with
international acclaim, featuring highly in both the FT
our and Economist business school rankings. IE Business
School also offers specialist Master programs
covering a broad range of sectors.
Complementing IE’s postgraduate and executive
Master’s programs is an additional stream of services
to meet the specific training needs of managers and
Europe
being an alumnus; it’s a way of life. Members of our
community hold firm ethical values and recognize
their responsibility to the environment in which they
operate, as well as to the wider business community.
IE alumni are part of a global network of business
leaders spread across the globe in more that 100
countries.
If you would like to attend one of our global
information sessions to learn more about IE, please
visit www.ie.edu/events for more details.
Asia Pacific

Student Profile
IE Business School’s MBA programs are intended for
people with your aspirations, ambitions and drive.
International programs in all senses of the word, our
MBAs will give you the head start that you need and/or
help you re-route your professional future by expanding
your skill set horizons and network of contacts.
with 57 nationalities in all the MBA programs, and
over 80 nationalities on campus.
“An MBA is a big step in a person´s professional career.
I was specialized in one sector and the MBA gave me a
wider vision of business as a whole. It serves as a step to
change either your career or your level of responsibility”
“It´s been really fantastic. You´re being put in a class
with a collection of some of the brightest people in the
world, so it makes you work at another level. You really
have to lift your game, but that´s a great challenge and
something I really enjoyed this year. Meeting people
from all over the world has been a great privilege”
Jonathan Langton, UK/Australia, International
Australia & New Zealand

The profile of the IE Business School student varies Michael Malleret, France, International Executive MBA 2009
somewhat as per the program. In general terms IE’s MBA 2010
MBA programs are characterized by their diversity:

Here is a brief breakdown of the most recent graduates from each of the three MBA programs.
Students From

North Latin Asia/ Africa/

Programme No. Students Avg. Age Avg. Work Exp. % Women International Europe
America America Oceania Middle East

International MBA (full-time) 215 29 4.5 36 91 37% 7% 37% 15% 4%

Global MBA (online) 73 30 4 38 51 26% 12% 24% 20% 18%

International Executive MBA

63 37 11 22 81 64% 16% 10% 10% 0%
(part-time/online)

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 IESE Business School
University of Navarra

Programme Type: Retail / Consumer Goods Entry Requirements: Programme Duration : Contact:
Full Time MBA Venture Capital & Private Equity Min. GMAT Score : 620 17 months MBA Admissions
Global Executive MBA Program Min. TOEFL Computer Based Score Associate Director
Full Time Course Information : 250 Tuition Fee : IESE Business School
Latin America

Specialisation by Function: Start Dates: Min. TOEFL Paper Based Score : 600 EURO (€) 92.000 / Total Program University of Navarra,
General Management September Min. Years of Work Experience : 2 Cost 21 Avenida Pearson
Ethics. entrepreneurship, Barcelona
communications Programme Duration: Application Fee : 08034
19 months USD ($) 130 Spain
Specialisation by Industry:
Banking / Financial Services Tuition Fee: Global Executive MBA Program Tel: +34 93 253 42 00
Consulting EURO (€) 70.700 / Total Program Course Information Fax: +34 93 253 43 43
IT / Telecommunications Cost Start Dates: Email: mbainfo@iese.edu
Pharmaceutical / Bio-Medical May Web: www.iese.edu/en/Programs/
Real Estate August MBA/MBA.asp

development, creating a better world by creating Faculty:

better leaders. IESE’s full time faculty have earned Ph.D.’s from some
of the world’s most prestigious business schools and
North America

Why a Bilingual MBA? contribute their research and writings to publications

The MBA program is taught in English and includes
Spanish-language instruction throughout the first
year (Spanish is not required for admission.) During
the second year, students have the option of taking
electives taught in Spanish. The program is bilingual
in order to help students master the ability to
acquire foreign language competency even while
maintaining heavy work loads. This is a capability
MBAs will need throughout their professional lives
as international managers.
Admissions:
Europe
and books published around the world. They also
work as consultants to many of the world’s leading
companies. This ongoing research and relationship
with corporate clients makes IESE one of the biggest
business case publisher´s in the world; its cases are
taught in leading universities throughout the world.
Barcelona:
IESE occupies a verdant campus with sweeping views
of the Mediterranean and the Barcelona skyline. The
city and surrounding countryside offer unparalleled
opportunities for business and recreation.

IESE seeks students with strong academic records,

This year IESE decided to expand its MBA intake
from 215 to 290 students per year, as a respond to
the increasing number of applications and overall
interest in the school’s flagship program. With
students from more than 80 countries, an extensive
network of international corporate connections
and academic partnerships with many of the
world’s leading business schools, IESE is a school
of extraordinary global reach. With campuses in
Asia Pacific
substantial and substantive previous
experience, leadership qualities, and the ability to
speak at least one foreign language fluently. On
average, current IESE MBA’s are 27years old, have 4
years of post-graduate work experience and a GMAT
score of 680.
IESE in Recent Rankings:
IESE ranks among the world’s top 10 Programs
according to the most recent survey of global
work
Student Profile
“Choosing IESE was the best choice I could have made
in an MBA program. Small class sizes allows you to really
know your classmates and professors. You have the
freedom to participate in competitions or get involved
in organizing events with companies. IESE fosters a
culture of cooperation and promotes excellence.”
Michael Dallala MBA’11, Canada

Barcelona, Madrid, a centre in New York City and
offices in Munich, São Paulo and Warsaw, the
school’s alumni work for major corporations and
new business ventures in over 100 countries.
Goals of the MBA Program:
The IESE MBA is an academically rigorous, 19 month
program with a general management orientation. It
seeks to develop sound business judgement, the ability
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schools conducted by the Financial Times, Business
Week, Economist Intelligence Unit and Forbes.
MBA Career Services:
MBA Career Services maintains excellent working
relations with major corporations and new business
ventures throughout Europe, and North and South
America. Some 50 leading firms attend IESE’s annual
MBA Career Forum and around 350 companies recruit
I came to IESE hoping that two years of hard work would
help me find a new direction in my life and career. My
expectations have been well and truly exceeded: I have
become not only an MBA graduate but a husband, a
father, a consultant and member of the IESE community.
I value this community not only for the step they have
helped me take but for the support and guidance we
share together in each future step we take.

to work effectively in a variety of cultural contexts,
and the knowledge, skills and attitudes for on-going
professional success in the field of international
business. This year the school has introduced a number
of innovative electives which will take place at IESE’s
recently opened New York Centre. Through these
courses, students will get the opportunity to hone their
management skills at the heart of one of most exciting
and thriving cities in the world.
Mission: Our mission is to transform business
through management education and leadership
for IESE MBAs each year. Some 86% of students find
their first job three months after graduation through
Career Services.
Recruiting Companies (partial list):
Accenture, A.T. Kearney, Barclays Capital, BASF, Bayer
AG, Boston Consulting Group, British Petroleum,
Citibank, Deutsche Bank, Eli Lilly, Ford, Goldman
Sachs, Johnson & Johnson, JP Morgan Chase,
Lehman Brothers, McKinsey & Co., Merrill Lynch,
Morgan Stanley, Roche, Roland Berger, Sara Lee, UBS
Warburg.
Iain Morgan MBA’11, South Africa
My experience at IESE Business School has been
more than fulfilling. For me, IESE is the proverbial
melting pot where 80 different nationalities combine
together to create a diverse, multi-cultural & multi-
lingual cocktail of learning, experience sharing
and networking. The ability to have a network and
friends across the world and to explore & understand
different cultural and business perspectives is both
personally and professionally enriching.
Salone Sehgal MBA’11, India

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Imperial College Business School
Imperial College London

Programme Type: Full Time Course Information Min. IELTS : 7 Executive Course Information Contact:
Full Time MBA Start Dates: Min. Years of Work Experience : 3 Start Dates: MBA Recruitment Team
Distance Learning MBA October January Imperial College Business School
Executive MBA Application Fee : April Imperial College London

Latin America
Programme Duration: USD ($) 150 Tanaka Building
Specialisation by Function: 12 months Programme Duration : South Kensington Campus
Economics Distance Course Information 24 months London, England
Entrepreneurship Tuition Fee: Start Dates : SW7 2AZ
Finance GBP (£) 35850 / Total Program Cost September Tuition Fee : United Kingdom
General Management GBP (£) 39500 / Total Program Cost
Health Care Management Entry Requirements: Programme Duration : Tel: +44(0)20 7594 9206
Innovation / Knowledge Management Min. GMAT Score : 600 34 months Fax: +44(0)20 7594 9184
Leadership Min. TOEFL Computer Based Score Email: mba@imperial.ac.uk
Marketing : 250 Tuition Fee : Web: www.imperial.ac.uk/
Risk Management Min. TOEFL Paper Based Score : 610 GBP (£) 24035 / Per Course business-school

Contact us
Visit www.imperial.ac.uk/business-school/imperial-

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mba to find out more.
Imperial College Business School, Tanaka Building,
South Kensington Campus, London SW7 2AZ, UK.

T: +44 (0)20 7594 9206

E: mba@imperial.ac.uk
W: www.imperial.ac.uk/business-school

“The Imperial MBA will transform your future.
You’ll learn core management disciplines from
internationally respected faculty members with hands-
on knowledge of business and consultancy work. You’ll
learn the latest business practices from industry experts
while continuing to excel in a demanding job. Student Profile
Choose from Weekend or Weekday study. For Clementine James
timetable information visit www.imperial.ac.uk/ Weekday Executive MBA 2008-2010
business-school/executive-mba “I had helped my business Lillingston grow significantly,
t
Distance Learning MBA - offered through the but in 2008 I recognised that my learning curve was

teaching on MBA electives. And you’ll get a competitive
edge from having access to the latest thinking before it
is even published, thanks to our world-leading research
activities.”
- Ebrahim Mohamed, Executive MBA
Programme Director
Creating and protecting intellectual property,
seizing new opportunities, building partnerships
for change, and delivering innovation time and time
again are achieved by strategic training in how to
analyse problems and opportunities, and by getting
plenty of practice in how to put this training into
effect. Imperial College Business School offers a
unique environment in which to do both.
Be among the best
Undertake your MBA at Imperial and you become a
graduate of one of the world’s leading universities.
Imperial College Business School attracts students
University of London.
A reputation for innovation
“Innovation in the new economic age is going to be
very different from any of the models we have had in
the past.”
- Professor David Gann, Head of Innovation
and Entrepreneurship Group
Our MBA is consistently ranked in the top 10
worldwide for entrepreneurship. MBA students learn
from world-class experts who combine the latest
research with a practical understanding of today’s
global business. Everything you learn will benefit
both you and the organisations you work for. You
will put your learning into practice, in teams and
individually, making you a stronger team player and
networker.
See the world, study in London
Europe
slowing down and that I would need to seek external
education to help me continue to learn on the job.
After researching a variety of programmes, I decided
to pursue an MBA part-time while continuing to
work. As our office is in central London, a handful of
MBA programmes within the M25 appealed to me,
but Imperial stood out for a variety of reasons. I love
the emphasis on innovation and entrepreneurship,
as well as the smaller class size.
Asia Pacific
As I work for a creative company, I wanted an
environment that explored business beyond finance.
All MBA students take part in a course unique to
Imperial called IE&D – Innovation, Entrepreneurship
& Design. At the end of our first year, we put forward
ideas for businesses, and were assigned to a team to
try and make one of these ideas into a reality. It is an
intensive six months of teamwork and exploration,
culminating in putting together a full business plan
Australia & New Zealand

and faculty from amongst the world’s best.
Through our richly diverse student cohort, you
will be exposed to a great variety of perspectives
and market insights, stimulating your thinking and
ability to apply innovative ideas to the wide range of
economic and political challenges facing the world
today.
One MBA, three ways to study
t
Imperial MBA - our 12 month intensive full-time
MBA
t
Imperial Executive MBA - accelerate your career
Imperial College Business School is located centrally and pitching the idea to a VC.
in South Kensington’s vibrant, multicultural
atmosphere. London is the headquarters for many My friends who are attending MBA programmes
global organisations enabling you to pursue back in America are often surprised to hear just how
projects with blue chip companies, consultancies diverse the student body is at Imperial. Students
and financial firms. come from a variety of different careers; while we
have our consultants and investment bankers, we
also have doctors, architects and designers!”
Clementine James is Director of Operations and a
shareholder in Lillingston, a five-woman couture event
management company.

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 Lancaster University Management School

Programme Type: Full Time Course Information Application Fee : Contact:

Full Time MBA Start Dates: USD ($) 0 Angela Sindall
Executive MBA September Faculty Admissions Officer
Executive Course Information Lancaster University Management School
Latin America

Specialisation by Function: Programme Duration: Start Dates: Lancaster University

Accountancy & Financial 12 months October Lancaster, Lancs
Brand Management LA1 4YX
Change Management Tuition Fee: Programme Duration : United Kingdom
Decision Science Pleaser refer to website 24 months
Entrepreneurship Tel: +44 (1524) 510757
General Management Entry Requirements: Tuition Fee : Fax: +44 (1524) 510739
Leadership Min. GMAT Score : 600 Pleaser refer to website Email: mba@lancaster.ac.uk
Marketing Min. TOEFL Computer Based Score : 250 Web: www.lums.lancs.ac.uk/mba
Operations Management Min. TOEFL Paper Based Score : 600
Project Management Min. IELTS : 7
Strategic Management Min. Years of Work Experience : 3

Mindful Manager keep in touch after you leave, support networking

Right from the first day of the programme we balance opportunities and are your link with current
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academic learning and personal and professional Programme participants.

development through our Mindful Manager thread.
This explores what management is really about and
packs in lots of personal development opportunities
based on experiential learning. We use the academic
learning on the programme as the basis for helping
you to learn how to manage yourself and how to
work in teams.
Why Lancaster University Management School?
Accreditation and reputation
The School is accredited by AACSB, the leading
business school accreditation organisation, EQUIS,
Europe
Student Profile
Before joining the MBA Michael
Hass was a management
consultant at Ernst & Young in
Germany.
“I chose the Lancaster MBA as I
felt that its rigorous academic
programme, combined with practical projects, was
exactly the combination I was looking for. I also liked
the fact that it offered me the opportunity to work in

A Reputation for Action
Since its inception in 1989 the Lancaster MBA
has kept action and engagement with real world
business and management issues at the heart of
its programme. There are three practical elements
based on work with organisations varying greatly in
length and focus. All three will look great on your cv
as evidence of real hands on ability.
New Venture Challenge
Student teams spend the first term working
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the top European quality mark for European Schools
and AMBA, the top British quality mark.
The MBA features regularly in the Financial Times Top
100 MBA Programmes Survey. In 2010 it was ranked
24th in the world by the FT and 16th in the world by
Forbes magazine.
The Lancaster experience
The Lancaster MBA emphasises the process of
learning as much as the content. You will spend
a truly international environment.
In particular Lancaster’s action leaning approach
has helped me to understand that there is often
more than one appropriate way to look at issues,
understand and resolve them. Working and studying
with a variety of excellent people, from different
backgrounds, also made me become more open-
minded and people-oriented.
The New Venture Challenge and Consultancy

with clients sourced by LUMS’s Institute for
Entrepreneurship and Enterprise Development
who are preparing start ups or new business
developments. Students help them draw up
marketing and business plans.
Consultancy Challenge
Each team is dropped into a consultancy situation
and learns the capacity to be immediately effective
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much of your time learning in teams that will
develop collaborative and leadership skills essential
in management.
There will be over twenty nationalities in the classroom.
You will learn about cultural difference and how to
capitalise on its diversity in work, social and sporting
contexts. We have an international reputation that also
attracts faculty from across the world.
Challenge projects made me realise that I really
enjoyed consulting for smaller companies as the
impact of the recommendations made can be seen
much more quickly than in larger organisations.
My summer project was with PricewaterhouseCoopers
in Leeds where we undertook a survey on the
development of small and medium-sized businesses
in the north of the UK. This was a superb finish to my

in supporting and leading change. Don’t worry,
we prepare you with customised modules which
develop your skills.
Summer project
You will expand your consultancy skills by
undertaking a group client project. In addition you
will produce an extended individual assignment
reflecting on management theories in practice,
drawing on your consultancy experiences during
the programme.
Our campus is safe, beautifully located with views of
mountains and sea, yet only an hour from the bright
lights, nightlife and world class soccer of Manchester
and Liverpool. Most students can live on campus and
walk to the classroom in five minutes.
The MBA Programme has a dedicated Career
Development and Alumni Services Manager who
provides personal counselling and arranges special
events and workshops to help you make the right
career decisions for your future employment. We
MBA as it combined my fascination for small firms
with my background in management consultancy.”
After completing his MBA, Michael joined Ernst &
Young’s business modelling – decision support team
in London as a senior consultant.
“I firmly believe that pursuing the Lancaster MBA
has put me into a better position to manage such
complex projects and to handle them with greater
confidence.”

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Leeds Business School
MBA Programmes

The Leeds Business School MBA: Your Management Career Starts Here
The MBA at Leeds Business School is an internationally recognised management qualification. It
will provide you with the management essentials to develop your executive career. You can boost
your professional contacts by studying in the financial and business capital of the north of England.
During the MBA you will meet experts from industry; our recent guest speakers have included the
CEO of the London Stock Exchange.

We offer flexible MBA routes:
MBA (Graduate) – for graduates with less than
two years’ experience.
MBA (Executive) – for experienced professionals.
MBA (Executive) E-learning – for those wishing
to study from home.
These programmes have been designed to turn
applicants into genuine leaders and agents of
change using cornerstone subjects of business:
• Marketing
• Finance
• People & Organisational Behaviour
• Strategic Management
Key Features of our MBA programmes include:
• Professional body endorsement –
accreditation from the Chartered Management
Institute
• Flexibility – we offer full-time, part-time and
distance learning options
• Career focus – we offer a range of networking
events and guest lectures from top speakers
• International - we attract students from
across the world, including China, India,
Europe, Africa and the Middle East

For further information on these courses, please contact our admissions team on
mba@leedsmet.ac.uk, or +44 (0) 113 8126127. Alternatively you can speak to the MBA course
director Dr Maria Jemicz, by emailing m.jemicz@leedsmet.ac.uk
The Leeds Business School MBA: MBA Student Profiles
Adnan and Jaspreet are both enjoying studying on the MBA (Graduate) at Leeds Business School.
Not only is the course enjoyable and challenging, they were also supported in developing broader
experiences. Jaspreet worked for Dell in India for 13 months as a Technical Support Associative
before starting the Graduate MBA and also worked for ICICI Bank as Senior Executive Officer
(Operations).

Adnan Ashraf, 22 from Kashmir, India
“I would definitely recommend this course to
all my friends. This is not just MBA but it’s a
complete personality enhancing course. The
professors are among the best in the UK and the
way this course has been designed is fantastic.
It has helped me in my overall development as
an individual and in my career development.
Before coming here I was not sure what I wanted
to be but now I am very clear of what I have to
do. It has given my career a direction. I now
know my strengths and weaknesses and it has
made me more confident about whatever I am
doing. Overall my life has taken a new direction
after coming here.”
Jaspreet Singh, 24 from New Delhi, India
“The best thing about my course is that it is very
practical and up to date with what is happening
in the business world at present.
Moreover, interaction with my international
classmates helps me in understanding what is
happening in other parts of the world’s economy
too. This course has helped me to understand
global business and also learn different skills to
be a successful manager.”

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 Manchester Business School
The University of Manchester

Programme Type: Entry Requirements: Tuition Fee : Contact:

Full-time MBA Min. GMAT Score : 600 GBP (£) £22,000/Total Programme Cost Jenny Gunn - Full-time MBA
Part-time MBA Min. TOEFL Internet Based Score : 90 Martin Ross - Part-time Global MBA
Min. TOEFL Paper Based Score : 600 Entry Requirements: Manchester Business School
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Specialisation by Function: Min. IELTS : 6.5 Min. years of work experience: 3 The University of Manchester
International Management / Business Min. years of work experience : 3 Booth Street West
Accelerated Course Information Manchester
Full-time Course Information Application Fee : Start Dates : September M15 6PB
Start Dates: September GBP (£) 0 United Kingdom
Programme Duration :
Programme Duration: Part-time Course Information 24 months Tel: +44 (0) 161 275 6338 (Full-time MBA)
18 months Start Dates : January, July Tel: +44 (0) 161 275 7212 (Part-time Global
Tuition Fee : MBA)
Tuition Fee: Programme Duration : GBP (£) 23,000/Total Programme Cost Email: mba@mbs.ac.uk
GBP (£) 35600 / Total Programme Cost 36 months Web: www.mbs.ac.uk/mba/
Entry Requirements:
Min. years of work experience: 6

Our unique, hands-on approach to learning gives Student Profile

you more client-facing hours than almost any other
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MBA course – nearly six months’ worth – so you can Arnaud Giblat (Full-time
test theories immediately in real world situations MBA 2006)
and won’t feel completely removed from the “Before starting my MBA I
commercial environment. worked as a project manager
in the automotive industry. I
The MBA is the first step of your journey; where was also a keen investor in the
you are at the end is up to you. If you have the markets and wanted to make the
determination to build your own networks and transition into the City.
develop your own career opportunities, our
dedicated MBA Careers Service have the contacts, I chose MBS as the School offered so many hands
resources and expert guidance to help you achieve on opportunities to develop the skills I needed to
your career goals. change career. For example, I learned to prepare
and deliver a pitch through the AT Kearney Case
Europe

Part-time MBA Programmes Competition, while the IB project helped develop

Manchester Global MBA
This demanding and stimulating Global MBA is one
of the toughest around and provides an invaluable
opportunity to collaborate across continents and
network with over 6,000 high-achieving executives.
It is flexible enough to accommodate the demands
of a busy career, it combines face-to-face workshops
and online learning with leading academics at
If you have the stamina to take it on, the Manchester 7 international centres in Manchester, Dubai,
Asia Pacific
my entrepreneurial and marketing skills in an
international context.
Immediately after graduating I started working
at Merrill Lynch as an Equity Analyst and, today, I
am a Director in Equity Research at UBS. The MBA
definitely helped me achieve my goal of working in
the markets and I still use what I learned everyday.”
Brian McCarthy (Manchester

MBA can help you transform your career and change
your life.
At Manchester Business School we offer a range of
accredited and unique MBA programmes to suit
your career goals and professional situation. The
Manchester MBA is transformational. It marks you
out as academically accomplished and, crucially, able
to apply what you have learned to the workplace to
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Singapore, Hong Kong, Shanghai, Miami and Rio de
Janeiro.
You may select the general stream or opt for one
of our specialist learning pathways in finance,
engineering, construction or sport and major events.
Manchester Global MBA (Accelerated)
The Accelerated MBA programme is aimed at
Global MBA 2007)
“Manchester Business School
has an outstanding reputation
for its analytical and practical
approach, which is fully reflected
in its MBA syllabus. It allowed me
to take intellectually challenging issues and apply
them in the context of my business role.

deliver tangible results immediately.
Full-time MBA
On the Manchester Full-time MBA we ensure you
get a thorough grounding in business theory, then
give you the opportunities to put it into practice
with international projects, live consultancy work
and internships with high profile, multinational
corporations. Take your international experience
up a level with one of the strongest and largest
international exchange programmes in the world.
high achievers who are adept at juggling their
professional and personal commitments, and relish
the challenge of fitting concentrated, part-time
study into their busy work schedules.
If you can rise to the challenge you will find yourself
among like-minded executives, many of whom are
CEOs, consultants, directors and senior managers of
major global companies, who will greatly enhance
your learning experience.
After graduating, significant opportunities opened
up for me including my promotion to Managing
Director of the Le Masurier Group, where on a daily
basis I apply the skills from my MBA. I genuinely see
an MBA as an essential part of any management
professional’s tool kit.
I found the learning process both rewarding and
stimulating and this fuelled my desire for further
research. As such, I am now undertaking Doctorate
of Business Administration (DBA) with Manchester
Business School.”

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Mannheim Business School

Programme Type: Tuition Fee: Executive Course Information Contact:

Mannheim MBA (Full Time) EURO (€) 29000 / Total Program Cost Start Dates: Ms. Nilgün Vatansever. Ms. Stefanie Goedker,
ESSEC & MANNHEIM Executive MBA April or Admissions Manager EMBA / Full-time MBA
MANNHEIM & TONGJI Executive MBA Entry Requirements: October (ESSEC & MANNHEIM EMBA) Mannheim Business School

Latin America
Min. GMAT Score : 600 Flexible (MANNHEIM & TONGJI EMBA) L5, 6
Specialisation by Function: Min. TOEFL Computer Based Score : 250 Mannheim, Germany
General Management Min. TOEFL Paper Based Score : 600 Programme Duration : 68161
Leadership Min. IELTS : 7 18 months (ESSEC & MANNHEIM EMBA) Germany
Min. Years of Work Experience : 3 18-60 months (MANNHEIM & TONGJI EMBA)
Full Time Course Information Tel: + 49 621 181 3721 or 3724
Start Dates: Application Fee : Tuition Fee : Fax: + 49 621 181 1278
September EURO (€) 0 EURO (€) 44000 - 47000 (ESSEC & MANNHEIM Email: info@mba-mannheim.com
EMBA) / Total Program Cost Web: www.mannheim-business-school.com
Programme Duration: EURO (€) 42000 (MANNHEIM & TONGJI
12 months EMBA) / Total Program Cost

Mannheim Business School. Our connections into

different industries enhance the practical relevance
of our teachings and enable a vibrant knowledge

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exchange, which benefits all parties that are involved.

Rankings
t
Best German Business School - Wirtschaftswoche
(2002-2010), Capital (2004, 2006), CHE (2002, 2005,
2008), Focus (2004, 2005, 2007)
t
Best German Professors of Business Administration
in the ranking of Handelsblatt (2009)
t
No. 26 in the global MBA ranking of The Economist
(2010)
t
No. 32 in the Global Financial Times Executive MBA
Ranking (2010)
t
No. 19 worldwide and No. 9 in Europe in the global

Europe
MBA ranking of the Mexican business magazine
Expansión (2011)
t
No. 31 in the global MBA ranking of América
Economía (2010)

Student Profile
Mannheim MBA (Class of 2011)
Mannheim Business School What we stand for: Class size: 58
Mannheim Business School is one of Europe’s t
Excellence in Research and Teaching: Mannheim Average age: 29
leading institutions for business education. Together is one of Europe’s most renowned institutions of Average work experience: 5 years
with the University of Mannheim and its faculty academic education, repeatedly ranked as number
Asia Pacific
of business administration, we offer a holistic one for business education in Germany. Mannheim Origin:
program portfolio, ranging from undergraduate is also the only German institution to be accredited Europe: 52%
degrees to postgraduate studies, making us a by AACSB International, AMBA and EQUIS, the three Asia: 33%
perfect partner for life-long business education. leading international accreditation organizations Latin America: 3%
At Mannheim Business School, you receive world- (‘Triple Crown’). North America: 12%
class and comprehensive business education from t
Practical Relevance: The diverse practical
an excellent, internationally recognized faculty. All experience of our core and adjunct faculty, Mannheim MBA students have at least three
professors are leaders in their respective fields of as well as the integration of business experts years of professional work experience and
research, with strong ties into different industries and from different industries and functions into extensive team leader and strategic thinking
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business networks. In addition, Mannheim Business
School regularly invites experienced executives from
leading companies as well as faculty from partner
institutions to share their knowledge and insights.
No matter what kind of degree or mode of study you
plan to pursue, you can rest assured that all of the
programs offered by Mannheim Business School are
taught at the highest international standards.
our curriculum, is fundamental to enabling our
participants, as well as the companies they work
for, to optimally benefit from our programs.
t
Internationality and Diversity: “Internationality in
everything we do” characterizes the core of our
philosophy. First-class partner business schools
and an international faculty, as well as participants
and alumni from around the world, characterize
our globally-oriented programs.
t
Strong Partner Network: Strong networks and active
cooperations with international companies and
business schools have been a key success factor at
qualities. Moreover, our class is very international,
with participants from different cultural and
professional backgrounds joining our program
every year, creating a uniquely diverse and open-
minded atmosphere, where students share their
experiences both at the business and private level.
True to our principle of lifelong learning, our
participants will have access to alumni contact
information, regional chapters, interest groups,
conferences and networking events as well as career
services and further coaching offers after graduation.

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 MIP Politecnico di Milano

Programme Type: Marketing Full Time Course Information Application Fee : Tuition Fee :
Full Time MBA Operations Management Start Dates: EURO (€) 0 EURO (€) 25000 / Total Program
Part Time MBA Organisational Behavior May Cost
Executive MBA Personal Development Part Time Course Information
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Supply Chain Management Programme Duration: Start Dates : Contact:

Joint Degree Programmes Technology Management 14 months November Anna Bacigalupi
Offered: Design Management and Luxury Marketing & Admission Officer
Dual Degree: MBA and MIB (Master Management Tuition Fee: Programme Duration : MIP Politecnico di Milano
in International Business) and EURO (€) 26000+1700 / Total 24 months 4C Via Lambruschini
Dual MBA Specialisation by Industry: Program Cost Building 26A
Automotive Tuition Fee : Milan, Italy
Specialisation by Function: Consulting Entry Requirements: EURO (€) 24000 + 1700 / Total 20156
Economics IT / Telecommunications Min. GMAT Score : N/A Program Cost Italy
Entrepreneurship Media & Entertainment Min. TOEFL Computer Based Score
Finance Oil & Gas : 250 Executive Course Information Tel: +39 (02) 23999194
Innovation / Knowledge Retail / Consumer Goods Min. TOEFL Paper Based Score : 600 Start Dates: Fax: +39 (02) 23992844
Management Design and Luxury Sector Min. IELTS : 6.5 June Email: imba@mip.polimi.it
International Management / Min. Years of Work Experience : 2 Web: www.mip.polimi.it/imba
Business Programme Duration :
IT Management 24 months
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of Management, Shanghai Jiao Tong University.
Participants earn 2 degrees from 2 institutions
in 2 countries – either an MBA from MIP and MIB
(Master of International Business) from Chapman
or an MBA from both MIP and Antai. This program
gives a deeper exposure to international business
compared to a traditional exchange program or
study tour.
MIP’s Career Service is one of a kind
Students are given the unique opportunity to
work alongside key stakeholders within important
organizations, challenging themselves in real-life
Europe
Student Profile
Anthony Lambkin, Australia - MBA Class of 2009.
Task Manager, the World Bank, Washington DC
With a background in marketing, I chose a Master in
Business Administration to gain a holistic approach
to business management. MIP’s core strengths
in technology, innovation and design originally
attracted me to the school, acting as a gateway to
the top professors and industry contacts in these
fields. Moreover, MIP is dedicated to enhancing and
fostering students’ ‘soft skills’ including personal
development, interpersonal communication and
presentation skills – key to being competitive in

MIP: Where Technology meets management
MIP was born in 1979 as a collaboration between
Politecnico di Milano - Italy’s premier institute of
science, technology and management - and some
leading organizations operating in Italy. One of MIP’s
great strengths is being part of the Politecnico di
Milano, whose engineering tradition and technology
leadership allow MIP to have access to up-and-
coming technology, to play a key role in innovation
and to be at the forefront of company growth and
Asia Pacific
business situations. Activities, such as Organizational
Check Up, Business Plan, Business Game and
Project work, take place throughout the program
and are real consulting projects within companies,
consulting firms or banks. Personal development
is key and Career Service provides assistance
throughout the program and during the recruitment
process in the form of professional orientation
interviews, evaluation of individual student’s skills
and personalized counselling etc.
today’s job market. Another benefit is the truly
diverse environment with peers from all over the
world. Working with and managing cross-disciplinary
and multinational teams is an increasingly important
skill and is inherently learnt through the program.
Throughout MIP’s MBA curriculum, I gained both
a theory-based and real-world practical skill set
that has enabled me to successfully reposition my
career and also proved to be an invaluable life and
learning experience. After 3 months Project Work in
Case Western University, Cleveland, OHIO, I am now

technological investment. The school has been
EQUIS accredited by the European Foundation for
Management Development (EFMD) since 2007.
Global degrees for a global village
MIP’s International MBA program is a full-time
program that primarily attracts students from
Europe, Asia and North and Latin America. The
program, held in English, is taught by Politecnico di
Australia & New Zealand
2010/2011 news
For the 5th year in a row, MIP was the official
Academic Partner of the prestigious World Business
Forum 2010.
Financial Times Rankings:
t
The School of Management of Politecnico di
Milano has been ranked no. 45 among the best
European Business Schools
t
Executive MBA is ranked 94 in the FT Global
involved in a project as Task Manager in the World
Bank, Washington DC.
Javier Carrillo, Peru - MBA Class of 2010
Project Manager for Tech Projects, Yoox Italia,
Bologna
My experience as an MBA student at MIP was great in
3 aspects: education, people, and work opportunities.
I met people with different backgrounds, from

Milano professors and a vast international faculty.
Past professors have come from Harvard Business
School, MIT Boston, University of Leuven and Arizona
State University etc. The MBA program provides
the special mix of technical and management
skills required to develop and lead world-class
companies in a range of sectors, from operations and
manufacturing to design and luxury management.
MIP has a Dual Degree Program in conjunction
with Chapman Graduate School of Business, Florida
International University and with Antai School
Rankings different cultures and attended lectures given
t
International full-time MBA is ranked number 31 by industry professionals from all over the world.
in the FT European Business School rankings and Lectures were much more than just listening and they
number 96 in the FT Global Rankings taught us to be ready to “think and add”. Then, even
before finishing the program, MIP sponsored work
MIP MBA: our extra touch experiences in different international companies for
t
All didactic materials included in fee every one of us! After the MBA I got job offers from
t
Free Italian course for international students/ 3 different countries and finally decided to take the
Business English for Italian students position in the e-commerce/fashion business in Yoox,
t
Personal Development and recruitment where I undertook the Project Work. To sum up, MIP
counselling offered me a life changing experience with a whole
new world of opportunities.

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Moscow School of Management SKOLKOVO
Programme type: Start date:
MBA, project-based approach September
Specialisation by Function: Programme duration:
Emerging markets 16 months
Entrepreneurship
General Management Application fee:
Global Strategy and Leadership EUR (€) 150
Innovation
International Business
Operations Management
Project Management
Venture Capital
SKOLKOVO students with Dmitry Medvedev, President of the Russian Federation and Chairman of SKOLKOVO International Advisory Board
SKOLKOVO is an innovative world-class business
school with an established international faculty and
a clear focus on the developing markets. SKOLKOVO
was founded by 18 Russian and international leading
companies and individuals, all united by the idea
that these markets need professionals raised and
educated in one of the developing countries, in a
business school that provides a solid theoretical
base and all the necessary practical skills for a
successful career in emerging economies.
The SKOLKOVO founders are deeply involved in the
learning process and act as personal mentors, which
allows students to create a network with top-level
business elite.
SKOLKOVO MBA UNIQUE FEATURES AT A
GLANCE:
t
SKOLKOVO MBA students complete 4 projects for
real corporations, state authorities and charities
in Russia, China/India and the USA to achieve a
3600 experience.
t
SKOLKOVO MBA students develop a start-up
project. Outstanding start-ups will be financed by
the School’s Venture Fund.
t
The SKOLKOVO MBA guarantees unrivalled
opportunities for personal and professional
growth along with extensive networking. Each
student has a mentor – one of the founding
partners, a distinguished leader with great
expertise in launching projects.
Tuition fee and living expenses: Contact us:
EUR (€) 60 000 Ekaterina Inozemtseva
Total cost covers tuition fee, accommodation, Executive consultant
travelling expenses during project work, full Ekaterina_Inozemtseva@skolkovo.ru
Latin America
pack of educational materials and a laptop +7 903 777 93 21
Admission criteria: SKOLKOVO Campus
3 video presentations instead of GMAT and Skolkovo village,
personal interviews with SKOLKOVO founders. 100 Novaya Street, Moscow Region, Russia
We are far more interested in your personality,
entrepreneurial and leadership qualities, than Tel.: +7 495 580 30 03
in standard test results Email: mba@skolkovo.ru
Web: www.skolkovo.ru
Student Profile
Candidate profile:
North America
t
2 to 3 years of experience in a managerial position
or in launching/owning a business
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Fluent English
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University degree or equivalent professional
qualification
t
Strong entrepreneurial qualities
Every class is designed to maximize on diversity.
Candidates are sought from different backgrounds,
with varied experience and nationalities. The
SKOLKOVO MBA is truly international.
Why SKOLKOVO?
Europe
The SKOLKOVO MBA is one-of-a-kind worldwide. Skolkovo students learn about emerging markets
It aims to promote and strengthen the unique from the inside (www.telegraph.co.uk)
leadership and entrepreneurial qualities that will
empower students to start their own businesses. Kane Cuenant (Canada):
“Despite the reputation
MBA PROGRAMME STRUCTURE: of many North American
The SKOLKOVO MBA Programme starts in September schools, I did not believe
with 4 months of lectures hosted by world-class they showed as much
professors. Lectures are followed by real projects promise in terms of
(approximately 2 months each): opportunity to go beyond
t
Public sector project in Russia that aims to the mainstream consulting
Asia Pacific
establish a vast network in the Russian public and finance positions in
sector, to broaden understanding of the specific developed countries. I looked at different schools in
nature of state authorities, the mind-set of those developed markets, but it didn’t seem real enough.
working in government and to acquire the ability I knew that I wanted to work in emerging markets
to deal with state authorities to best advantage. and I wanted to truly understand how to do it.
t
Corporate project in India/China that offers an SKOLKOVO encompassed all the good qualities
exploration of corporate culture and the business of the other schools, combining unique ability to
reality in a Chinese or Indian company or charity. spend most of the time working with real projects in
t
Corporate project in Russia that allows a emerging markets, personal mentoring by successful
Australia & New Zealand
comparison to be drawn with the experience people, and a very personalized MBA development
gained in China/India and to explore the Russian path. The experiences of working in Russia, China and
corporate world and the issues it faces. the US have been invaluable. The value of working
t
Corporate project in the USA that provides a 360⁰ with government officials in developing markets is
business experience. something you just can’t teach in a classroom. At
t
Start-up project – the final milestone of the MBA SKOLKOVO, companies, staff, professors and even
Programme. Students present a start-up business the founders participate in mentoring MBA students’
plan and have the chance to receive funding from individual development goals. Through these cases,
the SKOLKOVO $100 million Venture Fund. students gain major networks of their own choosing,
without any networking hurdles”.
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 Reims Management School (RMS)

Programme Type: Project Management Venture Capital & Private Equity Part Time Course Information Application Fee :
Full Time MBA Risk Management Start Dates : EURO (€) 110
Part Time MBA Strategic Management Full Time Course Information May
Wine and Luxury Hotel Start Dates: Contact:
Latin America

Specialisation by Function: Management September Programme Duration : Pascale BAUDEMONT / Hsin-Mei

Accountancy 18 months TURMEL / Virginie CHENEBENOIT,
Accountancy & Financial Specialisation by Industry: Programme Duration: MBA Promotion and Admissions
Entrepreneurship Automotive 10 to 12 months Tuition Fee : Reims Management School (RMS)
Finance Banking / Financial Services EURO (€) 32000 (30000 early bird) 59 Rue Pierre Taittinger
General Management Consulting Tuition Fee: / Total Program Cost REIMS, 51100
International Management / Environment EURO (€) 25000 (23000 early bird) France
Business FMCG - Fast Moving Consumer / Total Program Cost Entry Requirements:
IT Management Goods Min. GMAT Score : 550 Tel: +33 (0)3 26 77 47 58;
Leadership Hospitality Min. TOEFL Computer Based Score +33 (0)3 26 77 47 63
Logistics IT / Telecommunications : 220 Fax: +33 (0)3 26 77 47 26
Marketing Non - Profit Organisation Min. TOEFL Paper Based Score : 550 Email: hsin-mei.turmel@reims-ms.fr
Operations Management Real Estate Min. IELTS : 6.5 Virginie.chenebenoit@reims-ms.fr
Personal Development Retail / Consumer Goods Min. Years of Work Experience : 3 Web: www.mba-rms.com

Student Profile
North America

Valentin HANNS, French

International MBA 2009/2010
After a 10-year work experience as
Export Sales Manager, I couldn’t
go further without a boost to my
career thinking that an extensive
programme in management
would provide me with a very global view of business.
The RMS Full-Time International MBA indeed provides
you with fundamentals such as Finance, Strategy, HR
Management, Marketing … at a high academic level.
The diversity of RMS IMBA participants coming
from all over the world creates an outstanding
Europe

cross-cultural learning environment. I particularly

Founded in 1928, Reims Management School is one
of the top 10 French “Grandes Ecoles”. Located in
the famous Champagne region, the School’s twin
campuses are home to 4200 students, 900 of whom
are from overseas. RMS, known for the quality of its
graduates, its 150 international partnerships, and its
record for innovation in educational programmes,
is confirmed as a major player in management
education in Europe. Reims Management School is
EQUIS, AMBA and AACSB accredited and its Master’s
Asia Pacific
Career guidance services have been specially
designed to assist MBA participants in job hunting
through personal coaching, meetings
companies and head hunters, conferences, corporate
presentations, CV development and access to the
RMS alumni network.
The Part-Time Executive MBA
The Executive MBA is scheduled over 18 months
and geared towards executives and managers.
appreciate the strong dynamic that comes from
group work- designed to bring out the leadership
with potential of all the members.
No sooner had I finished this rewarding
programme than I was offered the opportunity
to create an affiliated company in Singapore for a
French group in the field of Robotics.
Oliver HOMEWOOD, English
Executive MBA 2008/2009

in Management ranked # 21 in Europe (Financial
Times 2010). Thanks to the “TGV Est”, Reims is only a
45-minute train ride from Paris.
The Full-Time International MBA
The International MBA, created in 1972 and currently
ranked # 1 in France (Eduniversal 2010) is designed
to be a fast track to global business management.
The first semester core courses (October-March)
Australia & New Zealand
Monthly intensive 3-day seminars taught in English, An English “expat” living in
train participants to become top managers in an France, employed in international
international and global environment in order telecom, I have always worked in
to formulate and implement successful business positions that require extensive
strategies. These seminars are complemented by travel and customer interaction,
3 week-long study tours in South Africa, North in both pre and post sales.
America and Asia in association with partner I applied to this part-time Executive MBA because:
universities abroad. An individual Business Plan 1) their emphasis on a person’s profile and experience
project completes the programme. (not only on existing academic achievements); 2) the

stress fundamental management concepts (finance,
marketing, HR management, strategy, supply chain,
international business law & ethics, and sustainable
development).
The second semester (April-June) offers a large
range of electives in France or abroad allowing the
students to customize their programme and choose
concentrations.
A group Business Plan project and an optional
internship complete the programme. Selected
courses are available with our partner universities in
China, Taiwan, India, South Africa, USA and Mexico.
Executive MBA participants are provided reputation of the programme; and 3) the 3-day week-
with career development services and personal end seminars and the 3 international study tours.
development courses. They are assisted in In this EMBA, we are expected to share our
establishing a clear vision of their professional experience- there is a strong focus on what we can
future and in using their newly acquired skills and bring to the distinctive atmosphere of each team
knowledge as a powerful springboard in their career. working session.
Our Executive MBA is delivered in Paris at the Paris The 18-month programme culminates in the
Executive Campus, founded by Reims Management challenging Business Plan experience and enables
School and Rouen Business School and dedicated the participants to gain a solid understanding of
to executive education. It provides participants with what business in complex environments means. This
a dual-degree delivered by both institutions and visibility and instruction would take years to obtain
access to a strong network of over 30,000 graduates. in a purely work-related context!

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Sabanci University

Programme Type: Full Time Course Information Application Fee : Contact:

Full Time MBA Start Dates: USD ($) 0 Ulku Koknel
Executive MBA September FMAN Programs Manager
Executive Course Information Sabanci University

Latin America
Joint Degree Programmes Offered: Programme Duration: Start Dates: Faculty of Management
MSc in Management + MSc in Engineering 21 months August Orhanli
Tuzla
Specialisation by Function: Tuition Fee: Programme Duration : Istanbul,
Finance USD ($) 18650 / Per Year 16 months 34956
General Management Turkey
Marketing Entry Requirements: Tuition Fee :
Min. GMAT Score : N/A USD ($) 30000 / Total Program Cost Tel: +90 (216) 483 9657
Min. TOEFL Computer Based Score : 220 Fax: +90 (216) 483 9699
Min. TOEFL Paper Based Score : 560 Email: ulku@sabanciuniv.edu
Min. IELTS : 7 Web: www.sabanciuniv.edu/mba

The Sabancı MBA program, a two-year full-time Student Profile

program, is an excellent example of how Sabancı Çagla Karaaslan, Class of 2008, MBA

North America
University combines world-class education with B.Sc., Mechanical Engineering, Class of 2006, METU
practical relevance. The design of the program has CAP: Coca Cola Beverage, Turkey
taken the best aspects of management education JOB: MT Marketing, Pfizer İstanbul
from around the world and built in aspects that fit
the unique Turkish and regional business context. According to Çagla, she joined
the Sabanci MBA program
A key feature of the curriculum is the Company to graduate as “a potential
Action Projects (CAP). In CAP students form teams leader of her generation”. She
and work on valuable projects for leading companies, is a person who has always
spending two days per week of their second year at “enjoyed technological and
those companies. This provides a great opportunity business challenges”. Having
not only to apply what they have learned, but also graduated from one of the top
for students to gain managerial experience and skills engineering programs in Turkey, she chose Sabanci’s

Sabancı University, a private non-profit university
founded in 1996, has already gained a reputation as
one of the premier universities in Turkey providing
a world class education. The most important
factor leading to that reputation is the quality of
its faculty. Another distinguishing characteristic
of Sabancı University is its close ties with industry
and the business world. The university’s state-of-
the-art campus, endowed with the most recent
technological infrastructure, is on the Asian side of
Istanbul, right in the center of Turkey’s industrial and
economic heartland.
that are impossible to acquire in a classroom setting.
Besides CAP, guest speakers, industry panels, field
projects and career services, all help students learn
about the Turkish and global business environment,
which is invaluable as they make choices about their
future careers.
The Sabancı MBA, with its English language
instruction, close ties with leading companies in the
region and an innovative curriculum that provides
both academic rigor and immersion into the
business world, is the right investment for young,
motivated individuals who want to be well-prepared
for the challenges of climbing up the managerial
ladders of world-class companies.
Europe
MBA program because she “wanted to improve
her international career prospects through the
program’s close links with leading corporations in
Istanbul, particularly through the Company Action
Projects.”
Her comments on the learning environment
at Sabanci describe what the MBA program
management team strives for: “As a Sabancı MBA
student, I can ensure you that you will be working in
a collaborative environment, where classmates and
Asia Pacific
professors will challenge your ideas, willing to give
of themselves, even beyond what’s called for. The
Sabancı MBA is striving to make a greater, positive
impact on the business world by increasing its
excellence and also doing this with rapidly growing
momentum.”

Cagla’s team worked on a Company Action Project

at Coca Cola Beverages, Turkey entitled “Designing
Australia & New Zealand

a Model to Evaluate In-Store Activities and

Merchandizing Effectiveness”. Before graduation, she
accepted an offer from Pfizer, Turkey for a Marketing
Management Trainee position.

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Trouvez la formation
qui vous va bien !
 University of Edinburgh Business School

Programme Type: Specialisation by Industry: Tuition Fee: Part Time Course Information Contact:
Full Time MBA Banking / Financial Services Please refer to website Start Dates : Admissions Office
Part Time MBA Public Sector October University of Edinburgh
MBA in International Business Entry Requirements: Business School
Latin America

Specialisation by Function:
Accounting and Finance
Management Science & Business
Economics
Marketing
Strategy and International Business
Entrepreneurship and Innovation
Organisation Studies
Business & Climate Change
Full Time Course Information Min. GMAT Score : 600 Programme Duration : 29 Buccleuch Place
Start Dates: Min. TOEFL Computer Based Score 30 months Edinburgh
September : 250 EH8 9JS
Min. TOEFL Paper Based Score : 600 Tuition Fee :
Programme Duration: Min. IELTS : 7 Please refer to website Tel: +44 (0)131 650 9663
12 Months Min. Years of Work Experience : 3 Fax: +44 (0)131 650 8077
15 Months (MBA in International Email:
Business) mba@business-school.ed.ac.uk
www.business-school.ed.ac.uk

features eight lecture theatres,

Student Profile
multiple syndicate rooms, an
executive education suite, a student Mariela Monge from Costa Rica studied the MBA in
North America

study centre and online resource, a
cafe and significant flexible space for
staff and students. The building has
been designed to meet the current
and anticipated future needs of the
School’s portfolio of activities and
represents an investment of £17
million by the University.
Why Edinburgh
As one of Europe’s leading financial
centres, Edinburgh uniquely
combines a dynamic business
Europe
International business at the age of 27.
Mariela gained her bachelors and masters degree
from the Latin University of Costa Rica and a
certification in International Stock Markets from
Fundepos Alma Mater University. After working for a
few years in the business software industry, she was
keen to formalise her business education to enable a
new challenge in a different industry.
She chose the MBA in International Business
programme at Edinburgh as it provided an in-depth
curriculum, the chance to specialise in financial

About the School
The University of Edinburgh Business School enjoys
a long tradition of teaching and research. The
School offers undergraduate, postgraduate and
executive education programmes in business and
management, and provides a platform for research,
discussion and debate on a wide range of business
issues.
Part of the University of Edinburgh, one of the
world’s top 40 universities, with a rich heritage of
delivering education for more than 400 years, the
Asia Pacific
community with its status as a World Heritage Site.
Located in the heart of Edinburgh, the Business
School is perfectly placed to engage with the local,
national and international business community.
As a city of culture and a city for business,
Edinburgh has a real sense of dynamism. Several
major global financial institutions have their
headquarters in Edinburgh. A compelling blend of
history and cutting edge modernity, it is the second
largest financial centre in the UK with a thriving,
diverse economy and a highly educated and
management electives, an exchange with a partner
university in Europe and an opportunity to gain
practical experience in a different industry through
an internship.
‘‘My personal and professional development as
a result of the Edinburgh MBA has surpassed all
expectations. Not only did the Edinburgh MBA
programme provide an academic structured
environment, I particularly enjoyed the cultural
experience and the diversity of my fellow students.”

Business School has an international student body motivated workforce.

typically representing more than 25 countries.
The School’s teaching and research covers six
main subject areas – accounting and finance,
entrepreneurship and innovation, management
science and business economics, marketing,
organisational studies and strategy and international
business. An emerging area of expertise for the
Business School is carbon management, through
Australia & New Zealand
Ranking and Accreditation
The School is accredited by EQUIS and AMBA and
consistently ranked in the Financial Times and
Economist MBA Rankings – reflecting not just a long
history of business teaching but also the substantial
experience of a faculty that comprises more than 70
teaching staff.
“After seven months in Edinburgh, I transferred to
ENPC in Paris for my exchange programme before
undertaking an internship at Shell Exploration and
Production in Aberdeen. This involved working with
the economics and capital budgeting team as well
as asset managers to develop an economic model to
evaluate end-of-field life.”

an innovative partnership with the School of
GeoSciences.
Many members of faculty at the Business
School are active in industry-based research and
consultancy. Core to the School’s philosophy is a
close interaction with the corporate world through
industry-based research and consultancy.
A new home for business
In August 2010, the School relocated to a new
building in Buccleuch Place, located at the heart of
the University campus. This state-of-the-art space
Since graduating, Mariela has been working for the
The Edinburgh MBA central treasury team of Shell in London. “My current
The Edinburgh MBA has been taught for more than role is a perfect match of exposure to the energy
25 years and stresses teamwork in a collaborative industry and financial management. It gives a truly
learning environment. The programme is reviewed global perspective of the different businesses as well
and refreshed on a regular basis. Recently the team as the opportunity to work in a world class treasury
introduced a unique week-long leadership module operation with very talented individuals.”
situated in the Scottish Highlands. Also new is a
specialisation route for students looking for more
focused pathways through the programme. The
MBA is available as a Full-time, Part-time or modular
programme.

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Westminster Business School,
University of Westminster

Programme Type: Specialisation by Industry: Entry Requirements: Contact:

Full Time MBA Banking / Financial Services Min. GMAT Score : 600 (optional) Dr Susan Balint
Executive MBA (Part-Time) Education Min. TOEFL Computer Based Score : N/A MBA Programme Director
Government Min. TOEFL Paper Based Score : N/A Westminster Business School, University of

Latin America
Specialisation by Function: IT / Telecommunications Min. IELTS : 6.5 Westminster
Accountancy & Financial Media & Entertainment Min. Years of Work Experience : 3 35 Marylebone Road
Change Management Non - Profit Organisation London
Corporate Governance Pharmaceutical / Bio-Medical Application Fee : NW1 5LS
E-Commerce / Business Public Sector GBP (£) 0 United Kingdom
Economics Publishing
Entrepreneurship Executive Course Information Tel: +44 (0)20 7911 5000 Ext 3665
Finance Full Time Course Information Start Dates: Fax: +44 (0)20 7911 5703
General Management Start Dates: January Email: mba@westminster.ac.uk
Health Care Management January September Web: www.westminster.ac.uk/wbs
Human Resource Management September
Information Management Programme Duration :
Innovation / Knowledge Management Programme Duration: 24 months
International Management / Business 12 months
IT Management Tuition Fee :
Leadership Tuition Fee: GBP (£) 8,250 / Per Year
Marketing GBP (£) 16,500 / Total Program Cost

dimensions of management. They develop cross-
subject integrative themes and the development of
personal management skills. Two elective modules
allow an opportunity for a degree of specialisation
to be achieved. The programme also incorporates an
international study trip and a written project which
provides an opportunity for you to consolidate and
apply in a practical setting the knowledge and skills
acquired during the programme.
You will receive a week long Induction giving you all
the information you need to make the most of your
North America
Student Profile
Westminster Business School’s MBA attracts students
from all over the world, and from very different types
of organisation.
Weixing Ye, 38 works for an electrical company
in China. “China is growing and needs to develop
international practice. In China we respect reputation
and history, so we respect the long history of the
University of Westminster. For the MBA, location is
very important, so London is an ideal place to study.”

The Westminster MBA Programme
Westminster Business School provides a flexible and
personalised learning environment which combines
the best of traditional and innovative approaches
to management education. The MBA is a general
management programme designed to provide you
with the knowledge, skills and confidence needed
to progress to a career in senior management. The
knowledge and skills acquired on the programme
are readily transferable and applications are
encouraged from public sector organisations as
Westminster MBA. You will also have an opportunity
to network with your fellow students, some of our
MBA alumni and faculty through the series of social
outings that are organised for you throughout the
year.
Assessment Methods
A variety of assessment methods are used on
the programme, including formal examinations,
individual and group assignments, and case study
and problem solving sessions.
Who should apply:
The programme is designed for people with
managerial experience who have the enthusiasm
and commitment needed to complete an intensive
period of study. Applicants must have a good first
degree, a high level of competence in both written
and spoken English, and at least three years of
managerial work experience beyond graduation.
Europe
Blanca Narino, 27, was working with BASF in her
native Colombia. She came to London to study
because it offered a great cultural opportunity,
chosing the University of Westminster because it
is central and has a very good reputation. After
completing her degree in 1998 she returned to
Colombia to work.
Sanjiv Raj, after graduating from Delhi University,
and working in finance for 20 years, is studying for an
Asia Pacific
MBA part time, to augment his professional degree
and experience. He expects to further his career
by gaining a deeper understanding and analysis
of various aspects of management, international
finance and to develop skills in strategic and
analytical thinking.
Rachel Beresford, a Direct Marketing Manager,
studied for an MBA at a time when she felt she
Australia & New Zealand

well as the private sector. The Westminster MBA is
accredited by the Association of MBAs (AMBA).
Curriculum
You will build on your existing experience and
acquire new skills to effectively solve any business
challenges that might arise in your future career.
The MBA programme curriculum is split into two
different yet complementary learning experiences:
needed a boost in order to achieve her career
Duration: ambitions. She says “I feel the course has opened
The programme starts in September and January for up my understanding of the internal and external
both modes of delivery: landscape of the corporate world. More than that
1. Full-time over 12 months. I am more focused, and gained the confidence
2. Part-time over 2 years, with classes on 2 evenings to criticise and comment on senior management
per week during term time and occasional weekend decision-making in my company.”
sessions.

The core modules cover the factors that shape

the business environment and the functional

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 Vlerick Leuven Gent Management School

Programme Type: Full Time Course Information Min. TOEFL Paper Based Score : 600 Tuition Fee : Contact:
Full Time Start Dates: Min. IELTS : 6 EURO (€) 27,500 / Total Program Peter Rafferty, Director
Part Time September Min. Years of Work Experience : 3 Cost International Business
Modular Vlerick Leuven Gent Management
Latin America

Programme Duration: Application Fee : Modular Course Information School

Joint Degree Programmes 12 months EURO (€) 50 Start Dates: 83 Vlamingenstraat
Offered: January LEUVEN, Louvain
MBA Financial Services and Insurance Tuition Fee: Part Time Course Information 3000
EURO (€) 28,500 / Total Program Start Dates : Programme Duration : Belgium
Specialisation by Function: Cost September 18 months
Entrepreneurship Tel: +32 16 24 88 85
General Management Entry Requirements: Programme Duration : Tuition Fee : Fax: +32 16 24 88 00
International Management / Min. GMAT Score : 550 22 months EURO (€) 30,500 / Total Program Email: MBA@Vlerick.com
Business Min. TOEFL Computer Based Score Cost Web: www.vlerick.com/ftmba
Doing business in Europe : 250

Accreditation t
The School also awards in conjunction with

Vlerick is one of the few international schools its Corporate Partners a range of general and
North America

that are triple accredited – holding all the globally specific Scholarships and also a Student Loan Fund
recognized accreditations – AACSB, AMBA and Programme.
EQUIS.
Student Profile
The Full Time Programme Andrew Mason
The Vlerick MBA is an intensive 12 month Full Time MBA 2009
international management MBA. Nationality Canadian

The programme focuses on: Prior to attending Vlerick I

t
International & multi cultural business worked in Investment Banking
t
Corporate and Social Responsibility in Toronto, Canada. Receiving
t
Entrepreneurship an MBA was an important personal career goal for
me. I felt it was an opportunity to build on my skills
Europe

Vlerick Management School is the post graduate
management school of the world famous Catholic
University of Leuven (founded 1425) and Ghent
University (founded 1817).The School is currently
Asia Pacific
Vlerick believes that an MBA should provide
All students must undertake an in-company
consultancy project which the School provides
through its global network of contacts and corporate
partners. There is also a study trip to China which is
run in conjunction with Peking University where
Vlerick also delivers on their MBA programme.
Key Features of the Vlerick MBA
t
Small class sizes – the school runs 2 cohorts of 50
students ensuring a personal and intimate learning
and better position myself for the future. I have
always aspired for a senior leadership role at a large
company; nowadays, I think an MBA is a prerequisite
for admission. Stakeholders want business
professionals running companies. An MBA was an
important step for developing the necessary skills to
one day manage a large global company.
Gaining a European business perspective was the
main reason I came to Vlerick. It was an opportunity
to transition my career to Europe, by building an

ranked number 10 in the world for the full time MBA
and number 4 in Europe in the Economist’s latest
ranking.
Each year around 100 top MBA students from all
around the world join the Vlerick full time MBA
programme. The intake is split into two smaller
classes of approximately 50 students to ensure
an intimate and personal learning environment.
Australia & New Zealand
experience.
t
For selected candidates Vlerick offers admission
via its own Admissions Test. These tests are held
regularly in Belgium and at selected international
locations.
t
The classes will be made up of diverse, highly
intelligent, motivated, creative and ambitious
people.
t
Each student will be guaranteed an in-company
international network and leveraging a strong
academic brand. I was also keen on an accelerated
MBA program, but not at the expense of high quality
academics and a great personal growth experience.
Vlerick is a very strong program, combining
intensive study and a great personal experience with
a diverse international student base. The program
attracts accomplished and intelligent students from
around the globe, making a great impact on the

The class is truly diverse with over 40 nationalities
represented each year and this diversity is increased
by also welcoming a diverse range of both academic
and work backgrounds.
The profile of the class:
Average Age ................................ 29
Average Work Experience....... 6
Average GMAT ............................ 650
Male / female .............................. 65/35
project that will be challenging, demanding and
strategically relevant.
t
Personal and direct guidance from highly qualified
and experienced faculty along with access to
excellent networking and forum activities.
t
The full time programme is based in Leuven which
offers both beauty and quality of life along with
affordable living costs.
t
The programme costs an affordable 28,500 Euro
which include tuition, book and material and also
includes the cost of the China Study Trip.
overall MBA experience. On a value for money basis,
Vlerick is tough to beat. An MBA is a huge personal
investment, in both money and time, and it was
important to me that I was maximizing my return on
investment.
Vlerick has an incredibly strong reputation in Europe.
For the past 56 years, the school has been developing
business leaders. A high calibre international alumni
base has spread the school’s reputation far and wide.
It’s a strong academic brand in Benelux, Western
Europe and around the world.

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Warwick Business School
University of Warwick
Programme Type: Entry Requirements:
Full Time MBA Min. GMAT Score : 600
Distance Learning MBA Min. TOEFL Computer Based Score: 260
Executive MBA Min. TOEFL Paper Based Score : 620
Global Energy MBA Min. IELTS : 7
Min. Years of Work Experience : 3
Full Time Course Information
Start Dates: Application Fee :
September GBP (£) 80
Programme Duration: Distance Learning MBA
12 months Information
Start Dates :
Tuition Fee: January, July
GBP (£) 26,000 / Total Program Cost
WBS is an international and highly-rated school,
one of the largest of its kind with over 300 staff
supporting almost 6,500 students and participants.
WBS is especially noted for its quality, being one
of only 3 UK schools to be rated both “excellent”
for teaching and to have achieved the highest 5*
rating for its research performance. In addition,
Warwick was the first in the UK to achieve the triple
accreditation from AACSB, AMBA and EQUIS.
The Warwick MBA
The Warwick MBA programme enjoys global
recognition for bringing new knowledge to the
classroom and world-leading research. It offers one
of the most flexible programmes in the UK today,
with participants able to select from one of three
different ways to learn – full-time, distance learning
or executive (modular). They all share the same
curriculum and participants are awarded the same
qualification. All electives are open to students of
any study mode, which extends the international
networking opportunities. Finally, it gives participants
flexibility to change their mode of study should their
personal or professional circumstances change.
Full-time
The full-time study mode consists of a diverse and
international community of around 30 nationalities
each year. We place great importance on
collaborative learning, teamwork, a friendly personal
approach and offer great opportunities to form social
and professional networking groups. Participants
also take language classes, have the opportunity
to go on exchange with our global partners or
complete an internship and everybody benefits from
Programme Duration : Global Energy MBA
36 months Start Date:
May
Tuition Fee :
GBP (£) 6200 / Per Year Programme duration:
3 years
Executive MBA Information
Start Dates: Tuition Fee:
March £9,950 per year
October
Programme Duration :
36 months
Tuition Fee :
GBP (£) 9950 / Per Year
the Practice of Management module which focuses
on personal and professional development.
Executive MBA
This is ideal for managers with busy professional and
family lives who need a study programme that can be
planned well in advance. Modules are delivered on a
5-day basis, usually Monday-Friday, and are repeated
regularly, so that participants can plan their study
around work and family commitments. The compact
delivery format allows for concentration on a particular
area of learning and a high quality peer group with a
variety of management roles allows for both effective
collaborative learning and valuable networking.
Distance Learning
This is one of the highest quality programmes
of its kind in the world. Rated #1 in the UK by
Which MBA(2010), the learning is interactive and
challenging, with regular opportunities for face-
to-face teaching and ongoing participation in
local and virtual study groups. WBS has 25 years
of experience offering this programme to students
from over 100 countries. This history, combined
with the high standard of study materials and the
support available, makes it the best choice for
anybody looking for a combination of quality and
convenience.
Warwick Global Energy MBA
This new MBA, launched in 2009, is a part-time
programme which combines the development
of strategic leadership skills with a focus on the
global energy industry. It is delivered through a
combination of blended learning using the latest
technology and regular study weeks at Warwick.
Contact:
Warwick MBA Office
Warwick Business School,
University of Warwick
Latin America
Coventry
CV4 7AL
United Kingdom
Tel: +44 (0)24 7652 4100
Email: warwickmba@wbs.ac.uk
Web: www.warwickmba.com
Student Profile
I turned down a scholarship offer from another
North America
school to go to WBS and I have not regretted
my decision for one minute. I chose WBS for its
renowned business faculty and the chance to learn
with some of the leading academics in Europe. The
teaching standards are among the best I’ve seen and
the lecturers have real industry experience, making it
much easier to connect academic theories with real
life applications.
One module I really enjoyed was Practice of
Management. It makes you aware of yourself
as a person; it helped me take a greater look at
myself, at things I took for granted. I’m now better
Europe
able to harness my strengths, at the same time
understanding my areas of weakness and how
they can be improved. The Practice of Management
project gave me the chance to apply what I learned
in the classrooms to real life issues.
WBS has a very efficient careers team. By providing
career coaching services and company recruitment
presentations they’ve been great in preparing me for
my ideal job. I felt very confident stepping into the
world of business knowing I’m well equipped to face
Asia Pacific
the challenges. The experience has been wonderful
and definitely good value for my money. Every
penny spent on the Warwick MBA has been worth it.
Emeka Maduka
Brand Manager,
Reckitt Benckiser
Healthcare Ltd, UK.
Warwick MBA by full-
Australia & New Zealand
time study (2008-2009).
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 WHU - Otto Beisheim School of Management
Germany

Programme Type: Entry Requirements: Contact Full-time MBA Contact Part-time MBA
Full-time MBA Min. GMAT Score : 600 Heidrun Hoffmann Ursula Opper
Part-time MBA Min. TOEFL Computer Based Score : 250 Senior Program Manager Senior Program Manger
Min. TOEFL Internet Based Score: 100 WHU - Otto Beisheim School of Management WHU - Otto Beisheim School of Management
Latin America

Specialisation by function: Min. TOEFL Paper Based Score : 600 Burgplatz 2 Burgplatz 2
General Management Min. Years of Work Experience : 2 56179 Vallendar, Germany 56179 Vallendar, Germany

Programme Duration: Application Fee: Tel: +49 (0)261 6509-141 Tel: +49 (0)261 6509-670
FT: 13 months + 3 months Master Thesis FT: No Application fee Fax: +49 (0)261 6509-149 Fax: + 49 (0) 261 6509-679
PT: 2 years PT: 95 Euro Email: Heidrun.hoffmann@whu.edu Email: Ursula.opper@whu.edu
Web: http://fulltime-mba.whu.edu Web: http://parttime-mba.whu.edu

t
Average age: 29
t
Female participants: 50%
t
International participants: 50%
t
Average work experience: 4 years

Participants with a degree in engineering, natural

North America

sciences or law benefit most from the program.

However, participants with a degree in business
administration or economics find the program highly
valuable due to a strong emphasis on integrating
theory and practice.

Here is what our MBA alumni think of the program:

“In the global business world, having only one

perspective of business practice is not sufficient! The
WHU-MBA program brings together the American
and Asian perspectives in addition to the European
perspective through its international modules in the
Europe

USA, India and China, as well as its renowned global

The WHU – Otto Beisheim School of Management, a
private university located in Vallendar near Koblenz,
was the first school in Germany to offer an academic
degree in business administration emphasizing the
strategic leadership of corporations. The school sees
its main mission in educating general managers
and entrepreneurs. WHU is truly international. Over
the past twenty-five years, WHU has established
a worldwide, unique cooperative network with
Asia Pacific
t
MLB – Bucerius/WHU Master of Law and Business
after 1 year of study in Hamburg
t
Full-time MBA – WHU Master of Business
Administration after 13 months of full time study
+ 3 months Master Thesis
t
Part-time MBA – WHU Master of Business
Administration after two years of part time study
in Düsseldorf
t
Executive MBA – Kellogg-WHU Executive Master of
academic and industrial partners network.
I found that this program is well designed to integrate
students from diverse backgrounds and cultures,
provide them with the necessary environment,
knowledge and tools to make them work together
on day-to-day management issues, and enable them
to learn different approaches to handle the daily
challenges in a management career.”
Ahmed Shoeib

more than 160 universities from all continents. It
was the first German university to receive EQUIS
accreditation (1998) and recently earned the AACSB
accreditation. Within the re-accreditation FIBAA
awarded the WHU Full-time MBA the Premium Seal.
WHU is continually ranked among Germany’s top
business schools (Financial Times European Business
Schools Ranking 2010: # 1 in Germany; Financial
Australia & New Zealand
Business Administration after 2 years of part-time
study
t
Dr. rer. Pol. – WHU Doctoral Program
t
Dr. rer. pol. habil. – WHU Post Doctoral Program
(Habilitation)
t
Customized Corporate Programs
t
International MBA modules delivered to MBA
programs of overseas partner universities (e.g.
Carnegie Mellon University, Melbourne Business
Egyptian, MBA class of 2011
“When it comes to MBA, Germany is not usually
among the first destinations where people search
programs. I did much homework before making the
decision and I joined the program with the spirit
of exploration. What I have experienced at WHU
confirmed my decision and I am totally convinced
that the program is a unique and valuable offering.

Times Ranking 2009: # 18 worldwide for our Kellogg-
WHU EMBA Program). WHU is the only member of
the German Research Foundation among private
German universities.
The school offers a wide range of degree-awarding
programs according to the needs of (future)
management professionals at different stages of
their career:
t
BSc – WHU Bachelor of Science after 3 years of study
t
MSc – WHU Master of Science after 17 months of
study
School).
Student Profile Full-time MBA
Our participants come from a wide variety of
backgrounds and nationalities. They are trained in
sharing knowledge and individual experiences to
pursue set goals with creativity, commitment, and
action flexibility.
The learning experience is great. It is in the intensive
classroom discussions, the inspiring guest lectures,
the challenging case studies and the day-to-day
communication with the familiar WHU community
that I find the true value of the program. I always
think that learning does not happen only in lectures.
And this is very true for the WHU MBA program.
I am benefiting as much from the school’s close
interaction with the business community as from its
academic excellence.”
Doreen Dai
Chinese, MBA class of 2010

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The Surrey MBA
Knowledge is not enough...
As a professional you have already proven your
business abilities, but now you want to step up
to the next level. Most MBAs will increase your
knowledge of business, but if you’re going to
lead with confidence, seize global opportunities
and succeed in a hyperconnected world, then
knowledge is not enough.

The double accredited Surrey MBA

shows more than just knowledge and
theoretical understanding; the Surrey
MBA develops your ability and proves
you’re as much about doing as thinking.

The Surrey MBA provides you with

knowledge and expertise across a
range of management disciplines and
also helps you to develop the key
skills required to lead and manage
successfully. The programme comprises
a set of core subjects followed by
a choice of optional modules, a
consultancy project in a local company,
skills development and career workshops
and an individual dissertation.

The Surrey MBA helps you to bridge the

gap between knowledge and success.

T: +44 (0)1483 300800

0800 980 3200
E: surreymba@surrey.ac.uk
www.surrey.ac.uk/surreymba
 Regional Focus

ASIA

Korean business schools

stake a claim for
MBA excellence
By Alena Eckelmann

Samsung, Hyundai-Kia and LG, South Korea’s multinational conglomerates, are household
names in international business and their innovative products are highly sought after by
consumers around the world. What’s more, Korean dramas and pop music have conquered
the hearts of millions of consumers around the globe. One wonders what might come next
to continue South Korea’s global triumph – could it be business education?

K
orean MBA schools are fast stepping up
their efforts to improve their status in
the Asian MBA market by acquiring
international accreditations. Over the past few
years the number of English-taught, accredited
MBA programs offered by South Korean
universities has steadily increased.
A total of nine business schools are now
accredited by the US-based Association to Advance
Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB). These
include two public schools: Seoul National
“Korean companies’ strategic focus is increasingly global and they need
young executives who have an international mindset and the strong
ambition to grow with their Korean employer in the global market place”
University (SNU) and KAIST Business School,
and seven private schools: Yonsei School of
Business (YSB) at Yonsei University; Korea
University; Sejong University; Sogang University;
SungKyunKwan University; Hanyang University
and Ewha Womans University.
The KAIST Business School, set up in
1996, launched South Korea’s first Korean-
taught MBA. At its MBA campus in Seoul it
now delivers general MBA programs, a Techno
MBA, Executive MBA and IMBA, the latter
taught in English, as well as specialized MBA
programs, including a Finance MBA and an
Information & Media MBA.
Yonsei School of Business established the
first part-time MBA in South Korea and now
offers three part-time MBA programs, a
Corporate MBA, a Finance MBA and an
Executive MBA. In 1998 it launched its Global
MBA program, South Korea’s first full-time,
English-taught MBA. With its long history in
teaching globally-minded business leaders, YSB
has cemented its reputation as one of South
Korea’s leading business schools.
Most of the business schools are based in
Seoul, which makes South Korea’s capital a
Mecca for business education.
However, MBA programs taught in
English are now also being established in other
Korean cities, including SolBridge
International School of Business at Woosong
University; Pusan National University, College
of Business and Ajou University, Graduate
School of Business Administration.
Continuous benchmarking for excellence
Jae-koo Lee holds an MBA from KAIST Business
School where he concentrated on MIS. Upon
graduation Lee earned an MBA career
opportunity at BP London.
“KAIST Business School emphasises and
actively practises a cross-disciplinary MBA
approach. For example, financial engineering as
a combination of advanced maths, engineering
and finance, or marketing combined with IT
and network theory. These combined disciplines
pose totally new ways of thinking, new
dimensions of value, and create challenges and
opportunities for businesses in the 21st century.”
American Benjamin Maddox graduated
from YSB in February 2009. He now works for
Nautilus Hyosung, a Korean manufacturer of
banking equipment and self-service machines.
“At Yonsei they are steadfast in their
determination to develop a world-class MBA
program. One of the most critical factors in
achieving this goal is to fill the program with
outstanding faculty. The faculty and management
of YSB regularly examine the program, evaluate its
success and strategise ways to improve. The school’s
dedication to cycles of reflection and perfection was
an inspiring factor in my decision to attend.”

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Incheon International Airport, Seoul
Korean lessons in globalisation
Korean companies’ strategic focus is increasingly
global and they need young executives who have
an international mindset and the strong
ambition to grow with their Korean employer in
the global market place, but who are also experts
in regional business practices. MBA schools are
catering to this demand.
“Northeast Asia, including South Korea, is a
dynamic region to which the centre of gravity of the
global economy is shifting,” states Professor Kil-Soo
Suh, Associate Dean of Yonsei School of Business.
Maddox adds, “The driving factor in my
pursuit of an MBA outside the US was the desire
to work overseas professionally and thereby gain
international business exposure. I was particularly
interested in Korea because of the extent to which
Korean businesses are targeting overseas markets.
Increasingly competitive domestic markets,
improving management sophistication, and ever
more competitive products and strategies are
factors that have enabled Korean firms to embark
upon their global ambitions.”
Finance sector
Finance seems currently the most popular
choice of MBA students in South Korea.
“The Korean financial sector is still in its
early stage of development and students see
more growth opportunities there,” says Byung
tae Lee, Dean of Graduate School of
Management, KAIST Business School.
Chi-keun Lee, who currently studies for the
Finance MBA at KAIST Business School, would
like to work for a domestic securities company
or an investment bank.
“Half of the Finance MBA students on my
course are sponsored by firms and most of them
are already at manager level. I have many
discussions with them about my long-term
career path. This human network that I am
building now could be the key factor to getting
my desired job in Korea.”
Visas
International students who want to embark on
MBA studies in Korea need to obtain a student
visa (D-2). They should apply for the visa at
the embassy or the consulate of the Republic
of Korea in their home countries by submitting
the ‘standard admission letter’ from the
receiving MBA school.
The D-2 visa allows foreign students to
work part time, either on campus or off
campus, for up to 20 hours a week. Many
international students take up this opportunity
to support their living expenses mostly by
teaching foreign languages.
While MBA programs taught in English
do not require Korean language capability,
students are strongly encouraged to study
some Korean. Some schools, such as YSB,
even provide Korean language classes to
international students at no additional cost.
“Most of our current international
students are participating in Korean
language classes. It is our observation that
communication capability in Korean
makes it easier for the international
graduates to settle into Korean corporate
culture once they are offered a job,” says
Sun-Joo Hong, MBA Director, Yonsei
School of Business.
Regional Focus
ASIA
Prospects
“Korean firms have the desire and
capability for global expansion and Korea’s
economy presents significant opportunities
for young professionals looking to gain
experience in the international
marketplace. There are very strong job
opportunities for international graduates
from Korean MBA schools”, says YSB
graduate Maddox.
Business schools are seeking
unique ways to attract high-calibre
MBA candidates from around the globe
by helping them finance their studies
and finding employment in Korea
upon graduation.
KAIST Business School, for example,
has developed a scholarship-job offer
p a c k a g e a r r a n g e m e n t wi t h K o r ea n
companies that aims at prospective MBA
students from emerging markets.
The Korean government is supporting
the efforts of Korean corporations and
education providers by sponsoring the
‘Career Fair for Overseas Students’ which is
being held annually in Seoul.
“Both the US and Europe have been in
a severe recession for several years now
while the Asia Pacific region, including
Korea, is becoming more and more a
dynamic and fast-growing economic engine
of the world with a constantly rising demand
for the best talents. MBA candidates should
seek out these opportunities and not find
themselves stuck in a recessed economy,”
concludes KAIST Business School
Graduate Jae-koo Lee.
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Global MBA in Kyoto

Programme Type: Full Time Course Information Tuition Fee: Contact:

Full Time MBA Start Dates: TBA Shizu Mizuno, DBS
September Administrative Director
Joint Degree Programmes Offered: Application Fee : Doshisha University

MBA Only
Specialisation by Function:
Green Business
Global Comparative Management
Technology & Innovation Management
Latin America
Programme Duration: USD ($) 365 Graduate School of Business
24 months Karasuma-Imadegawa, Kamigyo-Ku
Kyoto, Pref. Kyoto, 602-8580 Japan
Entry Requirements:
Min. GMAT Score : N/A Tel: +81 (75) 251 4600
Min. TOEFL 83 (IBT), 220 (CBT), 560 (PBT) Fax: +81 (75) 251 4710
Min. IELTS : 6 Email: ji-gmba@mail.doshisha.ac.jp
Min. Years of Work Experience : 2 Web: gmba.doshisha.ac.jp/

modules, a choice of specialized study in green

business, global comparative management, and

North America
technology and innovation management, and the
opportunity to participate in overseas seminars in
either the US (UC Berkeley), China (Xi’an) or the UK
(Cambridge) through the Global Action Project.
Alternatively, students may also choose to remain
in Japan. The programme is further enhanced
through Global Intensive Modules where high
profile professors from leading overseas business
schools (including INSEAD and Oxford) offer courses
premised on cutting edge research and long-time
teaching experience.

An oasis of learning

Europe
DBS is located in a purpose built facility within the
broader Doshisha University campus, itself in the
heart of Kyoto, and features excellent resources
including a dedicated business school library,
student project rooms and lounges all of which are
secure and available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.

There are a limited number of opportunities for

generous financial support and prospective candidates
should make direct enquiries as early as possible. Asia Pacific

Student Profile
Class of 2009 & 2010 Admission

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Female 24%
Male 76%
Age average: 28 years old
Australia & New Zealand

Work experience average: 4 years

Vision and mission economic development of Asia in the 21st century.

Established in 1875, Doshisha University is one of We see our mission as nurturing a new generation of
Japan’s most prestigious private universities and at conscientious business leaders capable of meeting
the forefront of cutting-edge education. the challenges of today’s global business.

Doshisha Business School (DBS) aspires to become a Course format

global centre of excellence for business education The DBS Global MBA is a two-year, full-time
and research. Engaging with major institutions in programme that features an academically robust
Japan and abroad, we seek to contribute to the socio- and innovative combination of core management

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 Hitotsubashi University
Graduate School of International Corporate Strategy (ICS)

Programme Type: Economics Full Time Course Information Entry Requirements: Contact:
1-year Full Time MBA Entrepreneurship Start Date: GMAT Hitotsubashi University,
2-year Full Time MBA Finance September Min. TOEFL: 250 (CBT), 100 (IBT), Graduate School of International
DBA General Management 600 (PBT) Corporate Strategy (ICS),
Latin America

Innovation
Degree Programs offered: Knowledge Management
MBA International Management
DBA Business Leadership
Marketing
Courses Offered: Operations Management
Accountancy & Financial Organisational Behavior
Brand Management Personal Development
Change Management Strategic Management
Corporate Governance
Programme Duration:
12 months / 24 months
Tuition Fee:
JPY (¥) 535,800 / Per Year
(about USD ($) 6200 / Per Year)
Matriculation Fee:
JPY (¥) 282,000 (upon enrolment)
(about USD ($) 3280)
Min. Years of Work Experience: 3 National Center of Sciences
Min. IELTS: N/A 2-1-2 Hitotsubashi
Letters of Recommendation: 2 Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 101-8439
Resume/CV: Optional Japan.
Application Fee: Fax: +81 (3) 4212 3006
JPY (¥) 30,000 Email: ics-info@ics.hit-u.ac.jp
(about USD ($) 348) Web: www.ics.hit-u.ac.jp

University established a new Graduate School of Lynch, Morgan Guaranty, McKinsey & Company, A.T.
International Corporate Strategy (ICS) in the heart Kearney, Fuji Electric, McCann Erickson-Hakuhodo,
of Tokyo to focus on imparting practical knowledge Mitsubishi Electric, and Sumitomo Bank.
North America

and globally relevant skills through an all-English,

global MBA program. Visit us at http://www.ics.hit-u.ac.jp to learn more
about ICS and our programs.
The ICS vision is derived from our university name,
Hitotsubashi, which in Japanese means “one bridge.”
Our challenge lies in achieving what appears to
be opposing goals. On one hand, we attempt to
capitalize on our past, taking advantage of the
A Message from the Dean
long-held traditions at Hitotsubashi University. And
yet on the other, we desire to break free from our An interviewer once asked me how the ICS MBA
history by relentlessly striving to be an innovative, program molds global leaders. Instead of giving
unconventional and frame-breaking business school. her a sales pitch, I quoted from a recent survey of
Our vision at ICS is thus to bridge seemingly divergent our alumni of how their education at ICS benefitted
Europe

A truly valuable MBA program is more than just a set
of courses. Companies today are looking for leaders
who can motivate people from diverse backgrounds
and cultures. They are beginning to understand what
Hitotsubashi ICS has known all along: that there is no
single best system of management and to be truly
Asia Pacific
forces to ultimately attain the “Best of Two Worlds.”
In 2004, ICS was voted the No. 1 MBA program in
Japan in terms of international orientation by the
Nikkei Weekly. Our student body is currently 25%
Japanese, 53% Asian, 11% North American, 8%
European, and 3% from other parts of the world.
Each year’s entering class at ICS is intentionally kept
fewer than 60 students. The small student body
allows us to keep the student-faculty ratio at about
3:1, and to maintain the seminar system, a special ICS
them. One of our Japanese graduates told us that he
had been sent to India to manage a department of
50 opinionated and vocal staff. He said, “Everyone
has a different opinion and is not afraid to speak
up – just like at ICS!” He said he wouldn’t have had
the skills or confidence to manage a department in
India if not for his ICS education. Another student
is opening a branch of a leading Chinese bank in
Europe – an assignment he would not have received
without an ICS MBA. Yet another is already a CEO, in
charge of an acquisition of a 100-year old Japanese

effective, global leaders must understand how to
resolve the paradoxes presented by these different
ways of doing business. ICS provides an ideal
environment for developing global leadership skills,
with its diverse student body, and its curriculum that
combines skills and knowledge offered by a “global
standard” MBA program with an emphasis on Japan
and Asia. The ICS faculty includes teachers, scholars
and practitioners who are recognized globally and
Australia & New Zealand
feature which fosters close, enduring relationships
between a small group of students and a faculty
advisor of their choice.
The ICS curriculum is extremely flexible. Students
can choose either a one- or a two-year program.
Students in both programs take the same required
courses in the first year. Students staying on for
a second year design their own program, which
company by an equally venerable Hongkong-based
multinational. Even though ICS has only 10 years of
history, our graduates are already in key positions
in both Japanese and non-Japanese companies,
building bridges between their firms and the rest of
the world.
These are only a few examples, and are a testament
to the way that the ICS MBA not only imparts

are among the premier thought leaders in Japanese
business today. Our students study Michael Porter
on strategy, but also read about Zen Buddhism.
They analyze cases featuring leading multinational
firms and new and innovative Japanese firms. By
virtue of its diverse student base and study of both
Eastern and Western management philosophies, ICS
combines the “Best of Two Worlds.”
Who we are
Hitotsubashi University has a 135-year history of
turning out “Captains of Industry.” In 2000, the
can combine an exchange term at a top business
school in another country, an internship with a
leading Japanese or multinational company, elective
courses, or independent study.
One of the unique features at ICS is our faculty’s real-
world work experience in business. In addition to
being PhD and MBA holders with extensive teaching
experience at leading worldwide business schools,
about 60% of our full-time faculty members have
held positions in multinational firms, including
Boston Consulting Group, First Boston, Merrill
intellectual tools needed for business management
but also helps students develop the necessary skills
to be global leaders in the new economy.
I invite you to learn more about the ICS MBA and to
consider how it can fit into your career plans.
Christina Ahmadjian
Dean
Hitotsubashi University
Graduate School of International
Corporate Strategy (ICS)

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 The HKUST Business School

Programme Type: Full Time Course Information Application Fee : Executive Course Information Contact:
Full Time MBA Start Dates: USD ($) 200 Start Dates: The HKUST Business School
Part Time MBA August January MBA Office, Rm 5601, 5/F, Annex
Executive MBA Part Time Course Information Hong Kong University of Science
Latin America

Programme Duration: Start Dates : Programme Duration : and Technology

Specialisation by Function: 12 or 16 months August 18 months Clear Water Bay, Kowloon
Entrepreneurship Hong Kong,
Finance Tuition Fee: Programme Duration : Tuition Fee :
Marketing USD ($) 53900 / Total Program Cost 24 months USD ($) 124500 / Total Program Tel: (852) 2358 7539
General Management in China Cost Fax: (852) 2705 9596
Consulting Entry Requirements: Tuition Fee : Email: mba@ust.hk
Min. TOEFL Computer Based Score USD ($) 33462 / Total Program Cost Web: www.bm.ust.hk
: 250
Min. TOEFL Paper Based Score : 600 Application Fee:
Min. IELTS : 6.5 USD ($) 129
Min. Years of Work Experience : 2

Student Profile
North America

Asia Adventure far beyond

expectations
Erik Emilsson

Erik has a truly international

background, born in
Sweden and completed
his undergraduate degree
at UCLA after his high
school education in Europe. He enrolled in HKUST’s
Established in 1991, HKUST carries a vision to be a financial knowledge and management strategies full-time MBA program to broaden his horizons to
leading university with strong local commitment and to communications, career-track electives on include Asia.
significant international impact. Located in Hong General Management in China, Finance, Consulting,
Europe

Kong, the international center that is right at the
doorstep of the world’s new economic powerhouse,
China, HKUST Business School is characterized by a
genuine blend of East meeting West. It was the first
in Asia to be awarded dual accreditation by AACSB in
the U.S. and EQUIS in Europe. HKUST MBA program
has been consistently ranked no.1 in Asia by The
Economist and world No. 9 by Financial Times in
2010.
World Class Faculty
Asia Pacific
Entrepreneurship and Family Business as well as
Marketing help students to delve more deeply into
the subjects that matter to their future most.
International Exposure
An international student body with 93% of students
from over 25 countries brings in diversity. Kicking
off with the residential and experiential learning
program, HKUST MBA bonds students of different
nationalities into a close connection. Following
with cross-cultural teamwork along the program,
“It was all about the reputation and exposure to Asia.
I wanted to diversify my portfolio. Many companies
are planning to expand in Asia, so this is the next
destination to which I would like to extend my
reach,” he said.
“Hong Kong is one of the most dynamic and
westernized Asian cities and it provides an easy
transition for me into this part of the world. HKUST
has the best ranking among the Asian business
schools. I am very excited about what the future

HKUST’s faculty ranked the world’s No. 3 for its
“International Faculty” and world’s No. 10 for its
“Research” by Financial Times. Over 120 full-time
faculty members from over 15 countries are all PhD
qualified which assures the MBA students of learning
from the best. Top executives holding leading
positions in multinational firms are recruited as
adjunct faculty to provide students with substantial
industrial insights.
Australia & New Zealand
students will be exposed to a lot of new views,
perspectives and experiences with unique and
rewarding learning opportunities. Partnering with
other 56 leading business schools in 17 countries,
HKUST further broadens students’ international
exposure through its exchange program.
Leadership and Career Enrichment
Carrying a vision to train up responsible leader, a
holds for the program” he continued.
“I was expecting to get more knowledge about
the China market and to be taught by faculty
with high quality research and credible insights
to share. My experiences have gone well beyond
my expectations. The adjunct faculty is very
close to the China market and they have a lot of
interesting stories and knowledge to share and

China Expertise
HKUST’s expertise in China business offers students
with close connections with Chinese practitioners
and insights of the China market through series of
popular China focus courses, Field Trips and wide
range of China cases. It is one of the few business
schools being capable of studying issues specific to
the emerging markets of China with international
research standards. While students build up a
strong foundation in business essentials in both
international and China-based contexts ranging from
flagship core program on responsible leadership and teach. The diversified student body with over 92% of
ethics is offered to students. Student-driven clubs, international students has helped me to realize the
ranging from Finance club to China club, are also different problem-solving and thinking approaches
strongly encouraged and supported by the program. by people of different cultures. This is a very unique
These activities further enrich the academic and key quality of the school.”
experience, build leadership competencies and
widen exposure beyond the classroom. Dedicated
career services including workshops, coaching by
senior HR executives, consultancy service project
and industry talks are also offered to assist students
in professional soft skills and career development.

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 Nanyang Business School
Nanyang Technological University
Programme Type: Strategic Management
Full Time MBA Technology Management
Part Time MBA International Studies
Executive MBA
Latin America
Full Time Course Information
Joint Degree Programmes Start Dates:
Offered: August
Double Masters & Double MBA
Programme Duration:
Specialisation by Function: 16 months
Accountancy
Finance Tuition Fee:
Innovation / Knowledge USD ($) 39000
Management
International Management / Entry Requirements:
Business Min. GMAT Score : 600
Marketing Min. TOEFL Computer Based Score
Established in 1991, The NANYANG MBA is
recognized as a world class MBA, and Singapore’s
North America
leading MBA programme.
With Asia’s fast ascent as a global economic power,
The NANYANG MBA inspires global perspectives,
while having a special focus on Asia, with a multi-
cultural learning experience of a lifetime, with a
select and highly diverse pool of talented students
and a top international faculty. The NANYANG MBA
graduates possess distinct competitive advantage
with a deep understanding of Asia , and their ability
to lead and make significant impact on the success of
organizations they join, making them the preferred
choice of global recruiters. With The NANYANG MBA,
you realize your full potential to lead and perform at
Europe
high levels at the global arena.
It is also the first in Singapore and among the few
in Asia, with both EQUIS (Europe) and ACCSB (US)
accreditations, adhering to high global education
quality standards.
Global Perspective, Asian Focus
Be in the midst of the bustling economic hub of Asia
and immerse yourself in an environment of Asian
expertise and networks while maintaining global
reach, in the most ideal location, Singapore. Gain
Asia Pacific
powerful insights how to lead business success in
Asia and around the world- from an international
faculty who have outstanding track records in the
global arena, complemented by case studies of
Asian firms written by our own Asian Business Case
Center-
With dynamic and talented participants from 25
countries, coming from different industry sectors,
who bring varied perspectives and multicultural
Australia & New Zealand
experiences. International participants come from
across five continents and comprise around 80% of
the full time cohort.
Innovative Learning + Flexibility
Learn by doing at The NANYANG MBA - using a
variety of methodologies such as interactive case
teaching, field projects, simulations, seminars and
competitions. With a highly rigorous and industry
relevant curriculum, the programme offers you
a variety of courses to choose from, giving you
unparalleled flexibility to follow your interest and
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: 250 Executive Course Information
Min. TOEFL Paper Based Score : 600 (please see website)
Min. IELTS : 6 Start Dates:
Min. Years of Work Experience : 2 July
Application Fee : Programme Duration :
USD ($) 65 18 months
Part Time Course Information Tuition Fee :
Start Dates : USD ($) 82,000
August
Programme Duration :
28-32 months
Tuition Fee :
USD ($) 39000
align to your career goals for optimum results.
Courses are continually updated with new and
innovative content as we reach out to business
needs, such as recent courses on sustainability
and emerging markets strategy. This experiential
learning comes with a wholesome lifestyle -takes
place in a garden campus with state of the art
facilities and world class academic resources, and
with the amenities for a full and balanced study life,
while in campus. Outside campus, Singapore offers
the dynamism and the full infrastructure for an ideal
place to live, study and work.
International Opportunities such as the Overseas
Business Study Missions (BSM) and Exchange
Programmes further enhance the international
aspects of the program. Choose gaining valuable
experience and enhanced understanding of diverse
cultural, political and economic environments
in another country, and gain friends along the
way. Build your network with top industry and
government leaders in the region and around the
world or just gain friends for life.
Careers and Employability
A dedicated team attends to our MBA talents—using
a multi-pronged approach facilitated by the Career
Services Office. We help establish your networks and
market your profiles to leading companies around
the world. We also conduct workshops to enhance
career-readiness skills; provide individualized
career-coaching sessions, and organize industry
talks to give insights into different occupations, and
maximize your exposure to potential employers.The
Nanyang Business School is consistently among the
top ten business schools in Asia most sought after
by global recruiters for their MBA hires. More than
90% of our MBA graduates get job offers in leading
companies in various industry sectors within three
months from graduation.
Global Alumni Network
Upon graduation, you will join The NANYANG
MBA alumni family, an extensive network of
business leaders in various leading companies and
organizations around the world. You will also belong
to the growing global network of more than 28,000
alumni of the Nanyang Business School. Build
Contact:
Nick Soriano
Director, Marketing & Admissions
Nanyang Business School,
Nanyang Technological University
The NANYANG MBA
Blk S3, B3A-01,
Nanyang Avenue Singapore
639798
Tel: +65 6790 4835, +65 6790 6183
Fax: +65 6791 3561
Email: nbsmba@ntu.edu.sg
Web:
www.nanyangmba.ntu.edu.sg
relationships and tap on these networks to provide
opportunities for you to emerge as a well-connected
global leader as your career progresses, anywhere in
the world.
About Nanyang Business School
The Nanyang Business School (NBS) is a leading
business school committed to developing leaders
for a sustainable world, with academically rigorous
curricula relevant to real world business practice.
One of Asia’s largest business schools, NBS offers a
comprehensive array of undergraduate and graduate
programmes in accountancy and business. Drawing
on a 50-year heritage of educating the region’s
business leaders, NBS provides an outstanding
learning environment with top notch faculty, state-
of-the-art facilities and world-class research centres.
Student Profile
“I chose The NANYANG MBA, specifically the
NANYANG-WASEDA DOUBLE MBA, because of its
location (Singapore’s strategic position in Asia), its
recognition/reputation, and to a certain degree, its
partnership with other reputable universities.”
The programme is quite intense and varied: it
covers a broad spectrum of essential elements on
a managerial point of view. Faculty is international
and bring an interesting mix of perspectives and
approaches. Some are inspiring persons that share
their experience from real life application. A lot of
commitment and group work are part of the learning
process. This has been a very rewarding experience.
Some sports, some interviews, some parties… but not
enough- I wish we could have more. The participants
are a wonderful mix of diversity, backgrounds and job
experiences. The presence of numerous nationalities
(notably Europe, East Asia and South East Asia, and
Americas) offers a very interesting exposure to other
ways of thinking and doing that cannot be ignored
for the managers of our times. Besides that, it is very
beneficial in terms of professional network and some
even become good friends.
Alexander Nicolau
French, Class of 2010
Works with leading Japanese food & beverage
conglomerate in Japan
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 The NUCB Graduate School

Programme Type: International Management / IT / Telecommunications Entry Requirements:

Full Time MBA Business Media & Entertainment Min. TOEFL Paper Based Score : 550 Contact:
Part Time MBA IT Management Pharmaceutical / Bio-Medical Min. IELTS : 6 Kyoko Hayakawa
Leadership Public Sector Min. Years of Work Experience : 3 Managing Director
Latin America

Specialisation by Function: Marketing Publishing The NUCB Graduate School

Accountancy & Financial Operations Management Venture Capital & Private Equity Application Fee : 1-20-1
Brand Management Organisational Behavior USD ($) 350 Nishiki, Naka-ku
Change Management Risk Management Full Time Course Information Nagoya, Aichi
Corporate Governance Strategic Management Start Dates: Part Time Course Information 460-0003
Crop-Risk Management Supply Chain Management April, September Start Dates : Japan
Entrepreneurship April, September
Finance Specialisation by Industry: Programme Duration: Tel: +81(0)52 203 8111
General Management Automotive 24 months Programme Duration : Fax: +81(0)52 221 5221
Human Resource Management Banking / Financial Services 24 months Email: mba@nucba.ac.jp
Information Management Consulting Tuition Fee: Web: www.nucba.ac.jp/en/
Innovation / Knowledge Environment USD ($) 6300 / Per Semester Tuition Fee : www.facebook.com/MBA.JP
Management Hospitality USD ($) 630 / Per Credit

Student Profile
North America

Caroline Pulg
Global MBA 2011
Germany

Learn from the Best –

Top Accreditation and
Excellent Location
Among the existing
MBA programmes
in Japan, NUCB has
one of the longest traditions and is internationally
accredited which was an important aspect for
me. Furthermore, NUCB works with many visiting
Europe

professors from diverse business backgrounds.

A World Leading Business School in the Heart
of Japan
Nagoya University of Commerce & Business (NUCB)
was established in 1953. The mission of NUCB is based
on our school motto ‘Frontier Spirit’. In all graduate
school divisions, we endeavor to meet the highest
global standards in management education and
Asia Pacific
Additionally, NUCB is conveniently located in the
centre of Japan with top connections to other cities
like Tokyo, Osaka or Kyoto, which gave me a great
Global MBA Program chance to explore other parts of Japan.
Excellence is a hallmark of the NUCB Graduate
School, and our MBA degree supports this tradition Global MBA with Intercultural Experience
with a highly innovative and rigorous educational Thanks to the great cultural diversity of students in
programme. The cornerstone of the NUCB the Global MBA programme and the class contents
tradition has always been about helping business that initiate cultural thinking, I learned from and
professionals become valued leaders in their chosen through others. Project work and discussions with

the challenge of training highly skilled professionals
who possess a global perspective, a strong sense of
ethics, as well as the ability to contribute positively
to both the domestic and international business
communities.
Accreditation
The NUCB Graduate School is the first MBA
programme in Japan to hold dual accreditation
Australia & New Zealand
field. Moreover, our programme was designed to
provide ample opportunity for MBA candidates to
develop the skills and thought processes necessary
to effectively manage changing technological
environments. Exposing our students to the social,
environmental, political, ethical, and international
factors shaping the global marketplace is an integral
part of the teaching and training approach at NUCB.
my international fellows are continuously enriching
my comprehension for other perspectives and ideas
on a daily basis.
The global orientation of the programme is another
aspect, which has broadened my way of thinking.
Discussions about global business relations,
reasoning of political decisions in geopolitics are
guided by professors with international business

from both AACSB International and the Association
of MBAs. These hallmarks of excellence bestowed
upon NUCB by AACSB and AMBA cement NUCB’s
strategic initiative to be the best of the best among
business schools in Japan and Asia. In this age of
globalization, international recognition by such
prestigious accrediting bodies as AACSB and AMBA
signifies our continued commitment to maintaining
quality assurance and preservation of the highest
global standards.
The goal of the NUCB MBA programme is to instill
in our students the motivation for embarking upon
or enhancing successful and rewarding careers in
global business environments. Our faculty and staff
members provide students with the knowledge and
skills needed for future employment and leadership
opportunities.
experience and helped me to better understand
business in a global context.
Developing my personal leadership skills was
another reason for completing an MBA. In the
Global MBA programme classes such as change
management and leadership gave me new impulses
for my personal development.
With the Global MBA programme I feel prepared for
the next step in my career and I am really looking
forward to new challenges.

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The Chinese University of Hong Kong

Programme Type: Finance Min. TOEFL Computer Based Score : N/A Executive Course Information Contact:
Full Time MBA Marketing Min. TOEFL Paper Based Score : N/A Please refer to: Mr. Lawrence Chan
Part Time MBA China Business Min. Years of Work Experience : 3 www.cuhk.edu.hk/emba Administrative Director in
Executive MBA Full Time Course Information Application Fee : www.onemba.org Marketing and Student Recruiting

Latin America
Start Dates: USD ($) 100 The Chinese University of Hong
Joint Degree Programmes August Kong
Offered: Part Time Course Information 14/F, Cheng Yu Tung Building,
MBA + JD Programme Duration: Start Dates : 12 Chak Cheung Street,
MBA in Health Care 16 months August Shatin, New Territories
CUMBA/HEC Dual MBA Hong Kong
CUMBA/UT-Austin Dual MBA Tuition Fee: Programme Duration :
CUMBA/RSM Dual MBA USD ($) 47900 / Total Program Cost 24 months Tel: +852 2609 7782
Fax: +852 2603 6289
Specialisation by Function: Entry Requirements: Tuition Fee : Email: cumba@cuhk.edu.hk
Entrepreneurship Min. GMAT Score : N/A USD ($) 680 / Per Credit Web: www.cuhk.edu.hk/mba

alumni. This extensive alumni network, academic

excellence and cultural diversity are major reasons

North America
why prospective students place us ahead of other
schools in the region.

Student Profile

Europe
The Faculty of Business Administration of The Chicago, Columbia, Cornell, Harvard, Minnesota,
Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK) is one Northwestern, NYU, Oxford, Pennsylvania, Western
of the Asia-Pacific region’s premier providers of Ontario, and Wharton.
graduate business education.
Development of a global view is further enhanced by
We are accredited by AACSB International, and our focus on student diversity and opportunities for My life in CUMBA was impressively active, intensive
Asia Pacific
the first business school outside North America international student exchange. The percentage of and productive. Studying and working with our
to establish a chapter of Beta Gamma Sigma, an international students is 80% with students coming prestigious faculty and intelligent classmates, I
international honour society for business and from countries/locations including Canada, United not only learnt business knowledge there, but
management programmes. In addition, we are States, Colombia, United Kingdom, The Netherlands, experiences and took part in different sorts of
a member of PIM (Partnership in International France, Germany, Russia, Switzerland, China, South activities, including CEO talks, business competitions,
Management), an international consortium Korea, Japan, Taiwan, Hong Kong, The Philippines, business practicum, study trip etc. I believe all I have
of outstanding higher education institutions India, Singapore, Australia, Mexico and Saudi Arabia. gained here would become treasures of my lifetime
that delivers graduate-equivalent degrees in
management. Beginning in the 2008-09 academic year, our Jenking Shao
Australia & New Zealand

MBA curriculum is restructured to allow students Full-time MBA/Class of 2008

We are conscious of the force shaping the business
world today – the force of globalization. We carefully
design courses to meet the changing demands of
the marketplace, with the ultimate aim of preparing
our graduates to lead organizations in a global
business environment.
Our internationalism is built on a team of
culturally diverse faculty members who strive
to accelerate students’ global vision. They come
from prominent universities including Cambridge,
greater flexibility in elective choice, including the
opportunity to pursue a concentration in one of
four areas: China Business, Finance, Marketing and
Entrepreneurship.
CUMBA also joins hand with HEC Paris, RSM at The
Netherlands and University of Texas at Austin in
offering Dual MBA Degree Programs.
Life beyond the CUMBA degree is filled with
excitement and challenge for our over 5,000 MBA

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School of Economics and Management,
Tsinghua University
Programme Type:
Full-time MBA
Specialisation by Function:
General Management
Full Time Course Information:
Start Dates:
August
Programme Duration:
24 months
Tsinghua School of Economics and Management
(SEM) was one of the first nine business schools in
China to establish MBA education back in 1991.
Later, in collaboration with MIT Sloan School of
Management, the School launched the International
MBA (IMBA) in 1997. In the short time since its
creation, the IMBA program has rapidly developed
into one of the most influential MBA programs in
China. The program is dedicated to cultivating future
leaders with world-class management capability. A
well-diversified elite student body with a balance
of half Chinese and half international creates a truly
multi-cultural learning atmosphere.
Through the IMBA education, students could
enhance their management capabilities and
broaden their vision and network by participating
in activities such as applied learning programs,
MIT-Tsinghua China Lab, China Roots, international
exchange programs, overseas study strips, corporate
visits, case competitions and the Alumni Mentorship
Program. In addition to the International MBA
Program, Tsinghua SEM also offers a full-time and a
part-time MBA that is taught in Chinese. Today, we
are proud of our more than 6,700 MBA graduates,
who have gone on to make important contributions
both domestically and internationally.
Tuition Fee:
USD ($) 29000 / Total Program Cost
(Fee for Academic Year 2012-2013 is subject to change.)
Entry Requirements:
Degree: Bachelor and above
GMAT Score: Required
Work Experience: Not required, but 3 years and above
preferred
Application Fee:
USD ($) 100
Deep China Roots
Here at the MIT-Tsinghua IMBA Program, students
experience China in a way that can only be done
by attending one of the country’s most historic
universities while being immersed in an optimal
environment for the development of language
skills and cultural understanding. The cohort class
gives every student ample time to share their
personal experiences and professional knowledge
with fellow classmates both inside and outside of
the classroom. Our newly restructured curriculum
emphasizes the practical application of global best
practice management and leadership theory in the
context of China’s unique business environment.
Tsinghua IMBA candidates would acquire key
insights on how to successfully do business in China
from internationally renowned professors, successful
alumni and distinguished guests.
Collaboration with MIT Sloan
The IMBA program benefits greatly from our
collaboration with the prestigious MIT Sloan School
of Management, including curriculum design, course
material, faculty training and program services. IMBA
students will receive a MIT Sloan Course Certificate in
addition to the MBA degree from Tsinghua University.
Since the beginning of the IMBA program, MIT Sloan
faculty have travelled to Tsinghua regularly to deliver
guest lectures on a wide variety of subjects and
issues. In addition, the well-received MIT-Tsinghua
China Lab Program gives selected students from
MIT Sloan and Tsinghua IMBA an opportunity to
work closely via the Internet and face-to-face for
one semester on live consulting projects for Chinese
companies under the supervision of professors from
both schools.
Positioning Students for Success
The IMBA Program is fully engaged with Tsinghua
University’s enormous and influential alumni network
in order to open doors and enhance our students’
long-term career prospects. Through numerous
events, seminars and recruiting opportunities, IMBA
students connect not only with top multinational
corporations, but also private Chinese companies
and Chinese state-owned enterprises. Both Chinese
and international students are able to leverage
Tsinghua’s powerful brand-recognition and long-
standing reputation for producing China’s top
business and government leaders.
Contact:
MBA Office
Room 119, Shunde Building
School of Economics and Management
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Tsinghua University
Beijing, 100084
China
Tel: 8610-62797196
Fax: 8610-62786933
Email: intlmbaadm@sem.tsinghua.edu.cn
MBA Website: http://mba.sem.tsinghua.edu.cn/mbaen
Student Profile
Thomas Gatley
MIT-Tsinghua International
MBA Program 2010
North America
Undergraduate: Oxford University
GMAT: 770
Work: 4 years, MWM Consulting
and JPMorgan Chase & Co
Financial Times MBA Blog:
http://blogs.ft.com/mba-blog/author/thomasgatley/
“Increasingly, the global business community
is coming to realize something that has been
evident for some time to the elite global
business leaders currently serving on the
Tsinghua Advisory Board. To engage effectively
with China, as it is becoming ever more essential
Europe
to do in the modern global economy, there is no
better way than to immerse yourself deeply in
the society and culture.
Tsinghua University occupies a place in the
Chinese psyche somewhat equivalent to
Oxbridge & the Ivy League rolled into one, and
the school’s network is consequently pretty
formidable. Moreover, the school (and many of
our individual professors) enjoys an unparalleled
degree of influence on the political and economic
Asia Pacific
development of the country. But more than that,
working day in day out here at Tsinghua with
classmates from international firms, domestic
champions like Huawei and the state sector and
government has afforded me an insight into the
new wave of Chinese global leadership that I
simply could not have found anywhere else.
Sure, the MIT-Tsinghua IMBA is international, and
Australia & New Zealand
the relationship with MIT Sloan ensures global
best practice with regard to curriculum and
methodology, but what makes this MBA truly
unique is how authentically Chinese it remains.
That’s why I came to study here, and that depth
of acculturation will, I believe, be critical to my
future success in the global marketplace.”
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 University of New South Wales
AGSM MBA Programs

Programme Type: Personal Development Full Time Course Information Application Fee : Contact:
Full Time MBA Strategic Management Start Dates: AUD ($) 50 Beatrice Cooney, AGSM MBA
Part Time MBA Statistics January Programs Recruitment &
Part Time Course Information Admissions Team Leader
Latin America

Joint Degree Programmes Offered:
MBA + LLM (Master of Law)
Specialisation by Function:
Change Management
E-Commerce / Business
Entrepreneurship
General Management
Innovation / Knowledge
Management
Leadership
Marketing
Operations Management
Organisational Behavior
North America
Specialisation by Industry:
Banking / Financial Services
Consulting
Environment
Government
Hospitality
IT / Telecommunications
Media & Entertainment
Non - Profit Organisation
Oil & Gas
Pharmaceutical / Bio-Medical
Public Sector
Retail / Consumer Goods
Venture Capital & Private Equity
Programme Duration:
16 months
Tuition Fee:
AUD ($) 64,800/ Total Program Cost
Entry Requirements:
Min. GMAT Score : 550
Min. TOEFL Internet Based Score:90
Min. TOEFL Paper Based Score:577
Min. IELTS : 6.5
Min. Years of Work Experience : 2
Start Dates :
February, June, September University of New South Wales,
AGSM MBA Programs
Programme Duration : Australian School of Business
30 months University of New South Wales
Gate 11, Botany Road, Randwick
Tuition Fee : Sydney, NSW 2052
AUD ($) 62,090/Total Program Cost Australia
Tel: + 61 (2) 9931 9490
Fax: + 61 (2) 9931 9539
Email: admissions@agsm.edu.au
Web: www.agsm.edu.au/
futureleaders

Students on the AGSM MBA program are very active,

organising a wide range of student-led events,
providing a range of attitudes and experiences that
make the AGSM MBA truly international.

Student Profile
Phillip Whatmore
MBA Class of 2010
Origin: Chile
Before AGSM MBA: Sales Manager for an industrial
automation company, Chile.
Current Position: Senior Consultant at PwC, Australia.
Europe

AGSM MBA Programs are delivered through the
Australian School of Business at the University of
New South Wales. The AGSM MBA, introduced in
1977, provides a world-class business education
and unequalled networking opportunities that
consistently give AGSM alumni what is required to
achieve ambitious career and personal goals.
The AGSM MBA is a world-class program, ranked
number one in Australia and in the top 40 in the
world – Financial Times (UK), Global MBA Rankings,
Asia Pacific
MBA graduates is founded on the excellence of the
learning experience and strong industry networks
that prepare students for the rigors of senior
management.
With over 270 faculty members at the Australian
School of Business at the University of New South
Wales, and a typical cohort of students representing
a wide range of geographical and professional
backgrounds, the AGSM MBA Program is truly
diverse.
I chose the AGSM MBA because I had been in Sydney
once for business and was really looking forward to
experiencing living there; at the same time, AGSM
had a very good global ranking along with a really
attractive history of post-MBA work opportunities
for its alumni. My most valuable takeaway from the
program was the diversity of cultures and the way
we shared them. It was a truly great experience.
That said, the AGSM offers a fair amount of elective
courses, guest speakers and readings, which met

2010. Its strong reputation amongst employers of many of my learning expectations.

Australia & New Zealand

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La Trobe University
Graduate School of Management

Programme Type: General Management Full Time Course Information Application Fee : Contact:
Full Time MBA Human Resource Management Start Dates: USD ($) 70 La Trobe University
Part Time MBA Information Management January, April, July, September Graduate School of Management
Leadership Part Time Course Information Melbourne, Victoria

Joint Degree Programmes
Offered:
MBA + MHSA
MBA/Master of Information
Technology, MBA/Master of
Telecommunication Engineering,
Master of Electronic Engineering
Specialisation by Function:
Accountancy & Financial
Corporate Governance
Entrepreneurship
Finance
Latin America
Marketing Programme Duration: Start Dates : 3086
Organisational Behavior 15 months January, April, June, September Australia
Risk Management
Strategic Management Tuition Fee: Programme Duration : Tel: +61 (3) 9479 3100
Governance and Corporate Social USD ($) 37450 / Total Program Cost 30 months Fax: +61 3 9479 3144
Responsibility Email: gsm@latrobe.edu.au
Entry Requirements: Tuition Fee : Web: www.latrobe.edu.au/gsm
Specialisation by Industry: Min. GMAT Score : N/A USD ($) 37450 / Total Program Cost
Banking / Financial Services Min. TOEFL Computer Based Score
Consulting : 240
Government Min. TOEFL Paper Based Score : 580
Public Sector Min. IELTS : 6.5
Min. Years of Work Experience : 2

Highly ranked, flexible MBA in Melbourne Course structure

Student Profile
The GSM offers subjects that give students greater

The flexible, generalist MBA offered at the Graduate
School of Management (GSM) provides candidates
with the opportunity to graduate with a global
perspective on management issues.
Experienced lecturers with active research records,
international business operations backgrounds and
current connections to industry ensure that GSM
students graduate with in-demand skills.
The School’s emphasis on recruiting from many
countries around the world provides international
and Australian candidates with a truly international
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flexibility, whether they are upgrading their skills or Mr Raymond Oguntade
seeking a competitive edge in their careers. MBA Student
The program consists of seven core subjects and nine Before I chose to study the
elective subjects. Subjects are taught in a variety of MBA at La Trobe University,
modes, including day and night classes and block I had worked for 10 years
modes. A wide selection of electives allows students in a management role in
to specialise in a variety of relevant fields. civil engineering. In this position, I had developed
some managerial skills but felt I needed training
Rankings in management and administration to further
The Australian Financial Review ranked the GSM my career. That was the basis of my decision to
number 1 in Australia in the area of student undertake the MBA program at the Graduate School
satisfaction and number 3 overall in Victoria*. The of Management.

experience. Networking opportunities following on
from studies at the GSM reach well into the future
and across the globe.
In 2008, the GSM became the first Victorian
business school to sign the UN-backed Principles
for Responsible Management Education (PRME). The
dedication to responsible management principles
School also received the highest average star rating
(4.2 of 5) in Australia in the 2010 Good Universities
Guide to MBAs.
International study tours
Each year GSM students travel on study tours to our
partners in Asia, Europe and North America. This
international experience provides students with the
opportunity to travel abroad and experience foreign
business cultures first hand.
GSM Alumni
GSM alumni are active in local chapters around the
world and all alumni have access to a range of benefit
programs through the La Trobe Alumni Association.
An Alumni Dinner is organised in Australia annually.
Facilities and Services
GSM students enjoy world-class library facilities,
24 hour access to computer laboratories, sports
Europe
The La Trobe community is wonderful and
accommodating, and the environment is very
conducive and supportive to any student regardless
of background and origin. Throughout the program,
the academic and support staff at the school have
been very helpful and always approachable.
The lecturers have definitely broadened my
horizon and given me new perspective on my own
managerial capabilities, through their engaging
Asia Pacific
teaching style. This has certainly expanded my
career opportunities as their views and experiences
have contributed greatly to new my new business
knowledge.
Throughout my career, I have worked in the
multinational companies with colleagues from
all corners of the world and it has been rewarding
to study with students from all over the world at
Australia & New Zealand

is adapted into all of the School’s curricula, research
and teaching methodologies.
A flexible four terms per year provides prospective
students access to the program at the beginning
of any of the four terms. Each term consists of ten
weeks with an additional week of final assessments
and one week of vacation. This allows students to
complete a full two-year MBA in 15 months.
and recreational facilities and the opportunity
to participate in professional and social clubs.
Dedicated Student Services and Career Mentoring
programs are available to all astudents.
Location
The GSM is located in dedicated facilities adjacent
to the La Trobe University’s Melbourne (Bundoora)
campus.
CRICOS Provider No. (Bundoora Campus): 00115M
*2009 AFR BOSS MBA Survey
the GSM. The experience has certainly broadened
my knowledge and helped me to communicate
more freely with other cultures and to understand
different views on how to do business.
Having an MBA degree will definitely enhance my
managerial performance; improve my professional
job role and improve my in-depth knowledge on
how to analyse business situation and environment
and create relevant solution.

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 Macquarie Graduate School of
Management, Macquarie University

Programme Type: Organisational Behavior Tuition Fee: Application Fee : Contact:

Full Time MBA Strategic Management USD ($) 56,500 / Total Program USD ($) 110 Macquarie Graduate School of
Part Time MBA Supply Chain Management Cost (subject to exchange rate Management,
variance) Part Time Course Information Macquarie University
Latin America

Specialisation by Function: Full Time Course Information Start Dates : Sydney, NSW
Accountancy & Financial Start Dates: Entry Requirements: January, April, June, September 2109
General Management January, June Min. GMAT Score : N/A Australia
Human Resource Management Min. TOEFL Computer Based Score : 240 Programme Duration :
International Management / Programme Duration: Min. TOEFL Paper Based Score : 580 24 months Tel: +61 2 9850 9017
Business 12 months Min. IELTS : 6.5 Fax: +61 2 9850 9022
IT Management Min. Years of Work Experience : 5 Tuition Fee : Email: mgsminfo@mgsm.edu.au
Leadership (Managerial) USD ($) 56,500 / Total Program Web: www.mgsm.edu.au
Marketing Cost (subject to exchange rate
Operations Management variance)

students with active professional careers and can

be completed in one year of full-time study or two
to three years of part-time study, depending on
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country of enrolment.

MGSM provides a superior level of support to

students throughout the duration of their program
including a dedicated Careers Service and a
Mentoring Program. Upon graduating students
continue to benefit from a network of more than
13,000 alumni in 51 countries around the world.

MGSM: Where successful people go to go further

Student Profile
Europe

“For me, coming to

MGSM to do my MBA was
actually life changing.
It gave me an overview
Macquarie Graduate School of Management (MGSM) participants to the perspective of functional of all the elements of a
is the second oldest business school in Australia and managers; and adopts the perspective of the business, how it all fits
celebrated its 40th anniversary in 2009. Over the general manager, developing the expertise to steer together. It was great
past 40 years MGSM, as one of the leading business an organisation toward achieving and sustaining to get feedback on my
schools in the Asia-Pacific region, has developed competitive advantage. ideas from my classmates
a reputation for providing high quality, flexibile and I found them to be
Asia Pacific

postgraduate business education. MGSM programs
extend and challenge students and provide very
relevant, higher management and leadership skills
for the leaders of the future.
MGSM has two campuses in Sydney, one at
Macquarie University in North Ryde and another
in the Sydney CBD. It also has a highly regarded
campus in Hong Kong. The school is consistently
Australia & New Zealand
MGSM’s high entry standards ensure students
bring considerable work experience and expertise
to the classroom environment. MGSM has been
consistently ranked #1, #2 or #3 in the world for
student quality (Economist Intelligence Unit, Which
MBA? Global Full-time MBA Rankings).
Students are able to share in the collective
knowledge and experience of their fellow students,
an amazing sounding board. The MBA gave me a
clear analytical framework, so that I could come
into any business environment and develop a
coherent strategy to solve its current problems and
seize opportunities which were being overlooked.
It’s a huge advantage to acquire proven strategic
tools based on international best practice. It gave
me the confidence to expand the business, to step
up and lead. And it isn’t only what you learn, it’s the

ranked and rated;The Economist FT MBA Survey,
The Financial Times, AFR Boss MBA survey, Good
Universities Guide and the MBA Career Guide. The
program is renowned for its quality, flexibility and
extensive subject range. MGSM’s MBA is intensive
and rigorous, with a strong emphasis on workplace
relevance.
while MGSM’s highly qualified faculty bring people you meet and the opportunities it affords
“real-world” expertise to the classroom. MGSM afterwards.”
provides a learning environment which enables
those managers who will guide future competitive Bronwyn Pott
advantage to access knowledge and skills that will CEO, Swaab Attorneys
keep them at the forefront of management theory
and practice.

The program develops a strategic business In line with MGSM’s flexibility, students are able to
perspective, focusing on the competitive advantage pursue a general management program, or follow
of the enterprise. The MGSM MBA emphasises a specialist management program. The MGSM MBA
a general grounding in management; exposes has been specifically structured to suit the needs of

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Melbourne Business School
The University of Melbourne

Programme Type: International Management / Full Time Course Information Application Fee : Tuition Fee :
Full Time MBA Business Start Dates: Please refer to website Please refer to website
Part Time MBA Leadership January, September
Executive MBA Marketing Part Time Course Information Contact:

Joint Degree Programmes
Offered:
MBA + JD
MBA + Master of Marketing
MBA + MIS
Specialisation by Function:
Accountancy & Financial
E-Commerce / Business
Economics
Entrepreneurship
Finance
General Management
Human Resource Management
Innovation / Knowledge
Management
Operations Management
Organisational Behavior
Strategic Management
E-Business
Specialisation by Industry:
Banking / Financial Services
Consulting
FMCG - Fast Moving Consumer
Goods
IT / Telecommunications
Non - Profit Organisation
Oil & Gas
Pharmaceutical / Bio-Medical
Public Sector
Retail / Consumer Goods
Venture Capital & Private Equity
Programme Duration:
16 months (20 with internship
option)
Tuition Fee:
Please refer to website
Entry Requirements:
Min. GMAT Score : 570
Min. TOEFL Computer Based Score
: 253
Min. TOEFL Paper Based Score : 610
Min. IELTS : 7
Min. Years of Work Experience : 2
Start Dates :
January, May, August
Programme Duration :
36 months
Tuition Fee :
Please refer to website
Executive Course Information
Start Dates:
October
Programme Duration :
14 months (modular)
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Melbourne Business School
The University of Melbourne
200 Leicester Street
Carlton, Victoria
3053
Australia
Tel: +61 3 9349 8200
Fax: +61 3 9349 8404
Email: study@mbs.edu
Web: www.mbs.edu/mba

A Global Business School
Melbourne Business School (MBS) is renowned
for consistently delivering high quality learning
experiences and leading edge business outcomes
since offering Australia’s first MBA in 1963.
MBS is one of the leading business schools in Asia
Pacific for management education and executive
development delivered through Mt Eliza Executive
Education.
Firmly grounded in Australia’s leading tertiary insti-
North America
Learning at MBS continues outside the classroom Student Profile
where students are encouraged to participate in
wider school life. Extracurricular activities offered David Appelberg
at MBS are vast and include forums, seminars and Manager, Bain & Company
industry events organised by the Career Centre and Origin: Sweden
Alumni teams. Students can also join a wide range Course: MBA, 2006
of clubs and societies tailored to individual interests. Industry: Professional
Services - Consulting
The quality of the education provided by MBS is
consistently confirmed by leading international Prior to obtaining his MBA in 2006, David Appelberg
publications. The flagship MBA program is ranked worked in London for online travel agent Expedia.
No. 1 in Asia Pacific in The Economist’s ‘Which MBA Com as a product manager. David is now working

tution, The University of Melbourne, MBS is jointly
established, owned and led by corporate Australia and
the University – with ongoing involvement and support
from the business community across all programs.
The school attracts faculty who are respected
teachers, and world leaders in their fields. They are
actively engaged with business and bring their up-
to-date knowledge to the classroom.
MBS offers students a culturally-rich, boutique busi-
ness school experience with more than 70 countries
represented in the classroom. This creates an
environment where students learn about business from
a global perspective while developing intercultural
communications skills in high demand by corporations.
Programs at MBS are academically rigorous. They
foster the highest levels of leadership, give students
the skills they need to shape the future and address
2010’ report. Executive development programs
delivered through Mt Eliza Executive Education
ranked No.1 in Asia Pacific for 2008, 2009 and 2010
by The Financial Times.
All programs have received formal international
recognition obtaining full EQUIS accreditation – an
independent stamp of quality assurance by the
European Foundation for Management Development.
Students graduate from MBS and forge successful
careers while continuing their relationship with the
school as alumni. This prestigious network comprises
more than 14,000 members and spans the globe.
Europe
at top-tier consulting firm, Bain & Company as a
management consultant.
His reinvention began with a decision in 2005 to
relocate from London to his wife’s home town of
Melbourne to raise their 13-month old daughter
and 3-week old son. Back then, after the move, they
lived on their savings and a student allowance for 16
months while David did his MBA full-time. It paid off.
He graduated top of his class and was awarded the
Clemenger prize.
Asia Pacific
David decided to do an MBA to improve his career
opportunities, to get broader business experience
and to develop and grow as a leader. Going into
management consulting after his MBA he has
achieved exactly that, being on a learning curve
even steeper than the one he experienced at MBS.
He adds that this type of exposure is only possible at
top-tier consulting companies.
Australia & New Zealand

the critical issues faced by managers today. MBS

graduates are leaders equipped to cope with
marketplace challenges.
Lectures are immersive spaces where students learn
from both peers and faculty. Faculty bring their
research and consulting experience to the classroom
ensuring that best-practice business knowledge is at
the forefront of all teaching. Peers bring their diverse
backgrounds, work histories, industry knowledge and
life experience with them to MBS. This combination
creates a dynamic learning environment.
The school’s diverse structure, world-class teaching
standards and commitment to its alumni ensures
that MBS is a truly international school with an
impact that is felt around the world.
www.mbs.edu
“There is a huge difference between consulting
companies,” he says. “The biggest advantage of
the MBS MBA is that all the top-tier consulting
companies hold recruitment drives at the school.”
He claims another advantage about doing an MBA at
MBS is the diversity of the students and faculty.
“I now have friends living all around the world that I
can drop-in on whenever I’m travelling,” he says.

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 Monash University
Faculty of Business and Economics

Programme Type: Business IT / Telecommunications Min. TOEFL Paper Based Score : 600 Contact:
Full Time MBA IT Management Pharmaceutical / Bio-Medical Min. IELTS : 7 Jane Holcombe
Part Time MBA Leadership Public Sector Min. Years of Work Experience : 5 Manager, MBA Program
Marketing Monash University
Latin America

Specialisation by Function:
Accountancy & Financial
Change Management
Corporate Governance
E-Commerce / Business
Economics
Entrepreneurship
Finance
General Management
Health Care Management
Human Resource Management
Information Management
International Management /
Operations Management
Organisational Behavior
Personal Development
Risk Management
Strategic Management
Supply Chain Management
Professional Practice Management
Specialisation by Industry:
Banking / Financial Services
Consulting
FMCG - Fast Moving Consumer
Goods
Full Time Course Information Application Fee : Faculty of Business and Economics
Start Dates: USD ($) 47 Building N
January 27 Sir John Monash Drive
Part Time Course Information Caulfield East
Programme Duration: Start Dates : Victoria 3145
24 months January Australia
Tuition Fee: Programme Duration : Tel: +61 3 9903 2807
USD ($) 59550 / Total Program Cost 48 months Fax: +61 3 9903 2718
Email: enquiries.mgt@monash.edu
Entry Requirements: Tuition Fee : Web: www.mba.monash.edu.au
Min. GMAT Score : N/A USD ($) 59550 / Total Program Cost
Min. TOEFL Computer Based Score : N/A

Student Profile
The Monash MBA aims to develop individual new program gives further emphasis to the
North America

leadership and personal capabilities, and provides development of critical thinking, strategy and Katea Downie
an holistic approach to business challenges and leadership capabilities. General Manager Human
issues alongside conventional discipline-based t
The corporate project will equip students with core Resources Commercial –
academic subjects. The program emphasises the consultancy and investigative skills, and provide Fosters Group
development of innovative thinking capabilities, and an opportunity to explore a work-based business
an awareness of the moral and ethical responsibilities or management problem. “I believe a Masters degree
of management as a professional practice. t
MBA students will experience a more integrated is almost mandatory to be
cohort approach, working through the program considered for senior roles
Outstanding quality together, giving rise to increased professional in the current competitive
One of the premier MBA programs in Australia, the networking opportunities, and a solid basis for the job market. As an HR practitioner an MBA is a
Monash MBA is regularly ranked in the top 100 in development of future relationships as program strong differentiator as it shows a commitment to
the world. The program’s international standing is alumni. developing skills beyond my discipline and allows
reflected in its accreditation by the Association of t
The program will be delivered in a combination of me to broaden my general business understanding.
Europe

MBAs (AMBA), and the Faculty is accredited by the
European Quality Improvement Standard (EQUIS).
Monash University is one of the Group of Eight,
Australia’s leading universities, recognised for
excellence in research, scholarship and teaching.
The redesigned Monash MBA program brings
together the best aspects of the top MBAs around
the world.
t
The new program comprises 12 units and a 4-unit
Corporate Project, offered over two years (full-
Asia Pacific
intensive block and semester modes.
Who should apply?
The new Monash MBA is aimed at career
professionals with the capability and ambition to
be future leaders; who have a truly international
outlook; who are both independent thinkers, and
team players and who bring a diversity of experience
and insight to the program.
A sophisticated educational experience
I decided to do my MBA at Monash because it’s a
strong brand and well regarded by the business
community.
“In order to fully commit to the course, I took a year
off work and studied full-time in the first year to
reacclimatise to study, gain some momentum, and
to establish some sound relationships within the
program. I then continued the course part-time,
completing it in 2010.

time), with the option to accelerate progress
through the program to complete it in around 18
months (based on academic achievement after
completion of specified units).
t
Building on our world leading reputation for
leadership and personal development,
Australia & New Zealand
Personal development activities are designed to
complement academic studies and form an integral
part of the Monash MBA program. These activities
range from intensive orientation sessions, to critical
thinking and communication, developing skills
the in self-analysis and dynamics of group behaviour,
leadership development, mentoring, and
career development strategies.
“There are some genuinely outstanding faculty
members in the MBA program. Many lecturers are
balancing teaching with work in industry and they
bring contemporary perspectives to the MBA units.
The overseas lecturers teaching the elective units, in
my experience, have been outstanding.
“My decision to undertake this MBA program was also
based on the quality and structure of the program,

The program is delivered at the Caulfield
campus of Monash University. The campus
has excellent public transport links to the
Melbourne CBD and the south-eastern
suburbs, and has a multi-storey carpark.
The purpose-built MBA centre comprises
lecture theatres, student lounges, reading
rooms and breakout facilities all equipped
with wi-fi, computing and state of the art
audio-visual technologies. Students also
have access to the outstanding library
resources of the university.
the flexibility of the various delivery modes and the
profile of the typical Monash MBA student. I really
enjoyed the opportunity to work with students from
various countries, professional backgrounds and
age groups. The MBA has a very friendly culture and
students readily support each other, especially the
more mature students who share their knowledge
and experience with the younger students.”

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QUT Graduate School of Business

Programme Type: IT Management Part Time Course Information Entry Requirements: Contact:
Full Time MBA Leadership Start Dates : Min. GMAT Score : 550 Student Enquiries
Part Time MBA Marketing March, May, July, September Min. TOEFL Computer Based Score Student Enquiries Centre
Full Time MBA (Major) Project Management : 230 QUT Graduate School of Business

Joint Degree Programmes
Offered:
MBA + MBus (Master of Business)
Specialisation by Function:
Accountancy
Corporate Governance
Entrepreneurship
Finance
Health Care Management
Human Resource Management
International Management /
Business
Public Relations Management Programme Duration :
Strategic Management 36 months
Philanthropy & Nonprofit Study Tuition Fee :
USD ($) 8,904 / Per Semester
Full Time Course Information
Start Dates: MBA (Major) Course Information
March, May, July, September Start Dates:
March, May, July, September.
Programme Duration:
18 months Programme Duration:
24 months
Tuition Fee:
USD ($) 17,808 / Per Semester Tuition Fee:
USD ($) 17,908 / Per Semester
Latin America
Min. TOEFL Paper Based Score : 580 Level 1 B Block
Min. IELTS : 6.5 Gardens Point (City) Campus
Min. Years of Work Experience : 3 2 George Street
Brisbane, Queensland
Application Fee : 4001
USD ($) 40 Australia
Tel: +61 (7) 3138 2050
Fax: +61 (7) 3138 1055
Email: bus@qut.edu.au
Web: www.qut.edu.au/gsb

lead and manage decisively in a complex business our dedicated International Student Office. Plus, our

North America
world. student learning advisers are available to assist you
with your course, assignment or exam enquiries.
Industry links and international focus
An international outlook is integral to your QUT MBA: Further information
t
We include internationally relevant course content Visit our website - www.qut.edu.au/gsb to find out
in your studies. more.
t
You have the opportunity to study overseas with
Student Profile
partner institutions in the Americas, Asia and
Europe. José Grande,
t
You’ll receive encouragement and support to Mining Support Coordinator,
International recognition, established links with participate in global entrepreneurship MBA CBC Aust Pty Ltd
the business community, excellence in research competitions, giving you the opportunity to QUT MBA Graduate, 2008
performance, and a reputation for producing highly compete against students from other leading

employable graduates, has made the QUT Business
School one of the most respected business schools
in Australia.
The QUT Business School is Australia’s first business
school to attain triple accreditation by international
accrediting bodies: EQUIS and AACSB for all our
business courses, and AMBA for our MBA programs.
This means your degree will be recognised
internationally as having been awarded by a quality-
assured business school.
The QUT Graduate School of Business offers an MBA
program encouraging you to transform into a global
business professional by raising your international
business knowledge, self-awareness and providing
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We have longstanding links with private and public
organisations locally and internationally.
Networking and career opportunities
Our students have the opportunity to gain practical
skills and experiences while establishing solid
industry connections through case analysis, practical
activities and peer interaction. Our MBA curriculum
is enhanced through additional student enrichment
activities such as our internships, mentoring
program, Master Classes, and career development
seminars.
Our alumni chapters – the Brisbane Executive
Club and Fostering Executive Women – provide
opportunities for QUT MBA students and graduates
to develop links with the wider business community
by facilitating professional development
networking opportunities.
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Why did you choose QUT’s
MBA?
I chose to study with QUT because of the University’s
international recognition and the fact that the QUT’s
Faculty of Business holds triple accreditation – with
AMBA, AACSB and EQUIS. I also appreciated the
flexibility of QUT’s MBA – the structure allowed me to
fulfil my study, professional personal obligations. QUT
is also conveniently located within the Brisbane CBD.
What did you gain from studying alongside
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your fellow students?
QUT offers cultural diversity, fantastic staff and nice
facilities. I had the opportunity to exchange diverse
experiences with fellow classmates, who came from
many different countries and many different careers.
My professional networks have been expanded and
my career pathway has changed.
and
Course benefits
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you with opportunities to develop inter-cultural
competence.
Entrepreneurial expertise
The QUT Business School is renowned for its depth
of expertise and excellence in entrepreneurship
research and education. Our MBA program is unique
because we regard the skills of entrepreneurship and
innovation as part of the necessary kit for today’s
contemporary executive and decision maker. Your
QUT MBA will teach you to challenge conventions,
think creatively and strategically, and equip you to
Exclusive facilities and dedicated support
Our MBA candidates have access to modern
technologically enabled lecture rooms
wireless access, exclusive computing facilities and
multimedia-equipped facilities. You also have 24-
hour access to a dedicated computer lab, private and
group study rooms and lounges.
You will receive personal support with your
admission, enrolment and administrative enquiries
through the QUT Graduate School of Business and
The experience of earning my QUT MBA was 100%
worthwhile. It is an experience that lifts you into a
new level in your life and changes the way you see
with things. The MBA has improved my ability to cope
with different problems in a very wide range of areas.
I am more able to understand different contexts and
provide solutions in an innovative way. I encourage
and drive change. Leading people has become a
relevant factor in my work life. Today, businesses are
moving fast and they have to deal with aggressive
competitors and markets. MBA graduates are not
afraid to make decisions and we are not risk-adverse.

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 University of the Sunshine Coast
Faculty of Business

Programme Type: Programme Duration: Entry Requirements: Master of International Business: Tuition Fee:
Full Time MBA MBA For all our programs applicants Bachelor’s degree in business or MBA: AUD $1,312 per course
Part Time MBA 12 months from a non-English speaking related field or equivalent with a Executive MBA: AUD $1,500 per
Executive MBA (weekend intensive Executive MBA background must demonstrate an minimum GPA of 4 on a 7 point course
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mode) 22 months intensive weekend IELTS (Academic) overall score of scale (ie: equivalent to pass grade)
Full Time Master of International mode 6.5, with a minimum of 6.0 in all Master of International Business
Business Master of International Business subtests, or equivalent Part Time Course Information AUD $2,625 per course
Part Time Master of International 8 months Start Dates :
Business MBA January (Session 2) We offer Scholarships to qualified
Tuition Fee: Bachelor’s degree May (Session 5) students – full details are available
Full Time Course Information MBA AUD$31,488 Total Program Min. Years of Work Experience: 2 August (Session 9) on our website
Start Dates: Cost (24 courses) Plus individual assessment of prior Executive MBA
MBA academic achievement and work February Contact:
January (Session 2) Executive MBA AUD $36,000 Total experience and/or GMAT Master of International Business Faculty of Business
May (Session 5) Program Cost (24 courses) January (Session 1) University of the Sunshine Coast
August (Session 9) Executive MBA May (Session 4) Sippy Downs Drive
Executive MBA Master of International Business Bachelor’s degree (or other August (Session 8) Sippy Downs 4556
February AUD $21,000 Total Program Cost evidence of ability to study at Queensland
Master of International Business (8 courses) graduate level) Programme Duration: Australia
January (Session 1) Min. Years of Work Experience: 5 at MBA 24 months Tel: 61 (0) 7 5430 1221
May (Session 4) We offer Scholarships to qualified senior managerial level Executive MBA Fax: 61 (0) 7 5430 1231
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August (Session 8) students – full details are available Plus interview 22 months intensive weekend mode Email: businessfaculty@usc.edu.au
on our website Master of International Business Web: www.usc.edu.au/business
16 months

Our 6 credit point courses allow you the flexibility

to begin applying your new knowledge and skills
promptly in your business environment and then to
build on this knowledge with a suite of other courses
that amplify and develop the initial topics studied.
Strong partnerships with business and community
organisations within the region enable students to
conduct research in industry, work on real business
issues and develop a network of business contacts.
The Faculty has also developed niche courses in
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innovation, creativity and entrepreneurship in

response to industry trends

The University of the Sunshine Coast has over 7,000

students enrolled, but one of our key commitments
is to retaining ‘human scale’ – here you will never be
just a number or a face in the crowd. Your teaching
staff will know your name and you will be supported
in your studies by a range of academic support
services designed to assist you to achieve the best
result you can.
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As a Master’s student you’ll also have access to the

The Faculty of Business at the University of the
Sunshine Coast (Queensland, Australia) prides itself
on offering flexible and innovative programs. We
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can now choose to study on-line, on campus or
a combination of both modes according to their
own evolving needs. Our postgraduate programs
Master’s Club - a dedicated space for postgraduate
students offering 24 hour access and facilities to
facilitate either individual study requirements or a
place to discuss issues with your fellow postgraduate
students.
Our Faculty, while relatively small, has gained a

understand the needs of postgraduate students
seeking a qualification that offers them the knowledge
and skills required to succeed in the contemporary,
global business environment. With a commitment to
providing workplace-relevant degrees, the Faculty’s
programs keep pace with technology, industry
developments and global trends.
offer a large range of entry points throughout the
year allowing our students the flexibility to start
their studies at a time that suits them, to pause
their studies for a short time if required and also
to undertake an intensive session of study for a
short period to speed up their studies if their other
commitments allow this.
strong reputation for the quality of its teaching
and is also building a reputation for the quality
of our research which informs our teaching. We
look forward to welcoming you as one of our
postgraduate students and then to keeping in touch
with you and your career progress through our
global network of Alumni.

Programs in the Faculty are flexible, allowing students Our programs are designed to develop both your
to study from a variety of electives to enhance their professional and personal skills and to give you an
career opportunities. We developed and offered insight into your own leadership and managerial
the first on-line MBA in Australia and our students capability.

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The University of Western
Australia Business School

Programme Type: Consulting Tuition Fee: Application Fee : Contact:

Full Time MBA Education USD ($) 52,635 / Total Program USD ($) 100 Assoc/Prof Renu Burr, Director,
Part Time MBA Government Cost Postgraduate Programs
Non - Profit Organisation Part Time Course Information The University of Western Australia

Specialisation by Function:
General Management
International Management /
Business
Leadership
Organisational Behaviour
Strategic Management
Not-for-Profit
Specialisation by Industry:
Banking / Financial Services
Oil & Gas
Pharmaceutical / Bio-Medical
Public Sector
Venture Capital & Private Equity
Full Time Course Information
Start Dates:
January, May, August
Programme Duration:
16 months
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Entry Requirements: Start Dates : Business School
Min. GMAT Score : N/A January, May, August 35 Stirling Highway
Min. TOEFL Computer Based Score Crawley, WA
: 250 Programme Duration : 6009
Min. TOEFL Paper Based Score : 600 24 months Australia
Min. TOEFL Internet Based Score:
100 Tuition Fee : Tel: 61 8 6488 3980
Min. IELTS : 7 USD ($) 52,635 / Total Program Fax: 61 8 6488 1072
Min. Years of Work Experience : 2 Cost Email:
postgrads-business@uwa.edu.au
Web: www.business.uwa.edu.au

engagement, corporate responsibility, and ethical

consumerism, and is now offering a Graduate

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Certificate in Social Impact. UWA’s MBA students can
choose to undertake these units as part of their MBA
program.

The UWA Business School offers an internationally-

focused, practical experience that will equip
graduates for a wide range of careers.

Student Profile

The University of Western Australia Business School

MBA programs are designed for those with a first
degree who seek to enhance their leadership and

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strategic management capabilities.

Students within the MBA program have an average

The University of Western Australia has an
international reputation for excellence, innovation
and enterprise in both research and teaching, and
is a member of the prestigious ‘Group of Eight‘(Go8),
which is comprised of Australia’s leading, research-
intensive universities. The University is located close
to the central business district (CBD), Swan River
and Kings Park, with several sporting and recreation
facilities located within walking distance.
The University of Western Australia Business School
has nearly a century of experience in offering high
quality business courses that are diverse, flexible
and widely recognised. Home to more than 20% of
UWA’s student body, the Business School is EQUIS
accredited and is one of the premier schools in the
management programs for both private and public
sector organisations.
The faculty is characterised by a high proportion of
professorial staff with significant international and
consulting experience of its members, high level
teaching skills (as manifested in numerous teaching
awards) and by exemplary research and publication
performance.
UWA’s MBA offers the opportunity for ‘hands-on’
experience, through the networking and learning
opportunities afforded by the School’s close ties
to the business sector and wider community. The
Business School has close to 30 corporate partners,
including BHP Billiton, Wesfarmers, Woodside, and
of seven years’ work experience and the average
age is 31. They come from a variety of backgrounds,
both from the private and public sectors including
engineering, finance/accounting, medical, IT, small
business, and the not-for-profit sector. Female
students comprise approximately one third of
MBA enrolments. Among full-time enrolments, the
number of international students sits at 60%.
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Full-time and part-time students often take the
same classes, maximizing the opportunities for peer-
based learning and networking. Graduates often go
on to accept jobs at Ernst and Young, BHP Billiton,
Azure Capital, Deloitte, Rio Tinto, Western Power,
Wesfarmers, and other prominent corporations and
organisations.
Australia & New Zealand

Asia Pacific region.
The UWA Business School offers a range of
management education and management
development options. These include MBA and MBA
(Advanced) programs for experienced managers,
and the research-orientated DBA and PhD programs.
There are off-shore programs offered in Singapore,
with both part-time and full-time study available.
Through its Executive Education arm, the UWA
Business School also offers short management
development courses for managers, or tailored
Ernst and Young. These companies regularly provide
case studies, guest lecturers, and networking
opportunities, giving UWA students the opportunity
to gain practical experience in a dynamic,
international environment.
The University of Western Australia is one of four
universities to be part of the Centre for Social Impact
(CSI). The CSI’s mission is ‘to create beneficial social
impact in Australia through teaching, research,
measurement and the promotion of public debate.’
The Centre examines issues as diverse as Indigenous

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 Sydney Business School
University of Wollongong

Programme Type: Project Management Tuition Fee: Programme Duration : Contact:

Full Time MBA Supply Chain Management EURO (€) 25628 / Total Program 36 months Sue Mathews, Business Manager
Part Time MBA Retail Management Cost Sydney Business School
Executive MBA Tuition Fee : University of Wollongong
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Joint Degree Programmes
Offered:
MBA/MIB, MBA/MSc, MBA/MM,
MBA/MPM, MBA/MRM, MBA/MBC
Specialisation by Function:
Finance
General Management
Health Care Management
Human Resource Management
International Management /
Business
Leadership
Logistics
Marketing
North America
Specialisation by Industry: Entry Requirements: EURO (€) 25628 / Total Program The Gateway
Banking / Financial Services Min. GMAT Score : N/A Cost 1 Macquarie Place
Government Min. TOEFL Computer Based Score Sydney, NSW
Non - Profit Organisation : 231 Executive Course Information 2000
Public Sector Min. TOEFL Paper Based Score : 575 Start Dates: Australia
Retail / Consumer Goods Min. IELTS : 6.5 January
Global Economy Min. Years of Work Experience : 2 Tel: +61 (2) 4221 3751
Programme Duration : Fax: +61 (2) 4221 4709
Full Time Course Information Application Fee : 24 months Email: sbs@uow.edu.au
Start Dates: EURO (€) 55 on-line price Web: www.uow.edu.au/sbs
January, April, July, September Tuition Fee :
Part Time Course Information EURO (€) 32180 / Total Program
Programme Duration: Start Dates : Cost
18 months January, April, July, September

have the opportunity to leading research institutions and a place where

participate in a number of
formal exchange programs
or can attend the annual off-
shore Asian Intensive School
for Advanced Management
(AISAM) Program, offered in
Penang, Malaysia. Full time
students are encouraged to
undertake the Certificate in
Professional Development
program which provides
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students not only experience a five-star educational
experience but a five-star chance of gaining a job
with a top salary at the end of their degree.
Under the Guide’s ranking system, only the top 20%
of universities can be awarded a five-star rating in
any one category. UOW received five stars in six key
areas that rate our graduates’ satisfaction with the
breadth of skills they learn while studying with us:
1) Getting a Job
2) Positive Graduate Outcomes

the necessary career 3) Graduate Starting Salary

management skills to assist 4) Research Intensivity
with the transition to full- 5) Graduate Satisfaction
time employment. This 6) Generic Skills
program is complimentary
to all students. The University of Wollongong was rated first for
overall satisfaction among Australian university
The School’s faculty is highly students in the independent Sweeney Research
qualified with excellent Group’s 2009 ‘Uni Student Report’.
teaching and research skills
An Independent Faculty of the University of and industry experience. Students benefit from on-
Student Profile
Asia Pacific

Wollongong line teaching and learning resources and a dedicated

The SBS MBA is designed to promote your career
development. You will be studying alongside
students from more than 50 countries, giving you a
truly international culture and focus that will benefit
you as you progress through your business career.
Our alumni find careers that take them all around
the world. The impact that studying for an MBA has
Australia & New Zealand
librarian to assist in accessing our comprehensive
on-line library resources and databases.
Students can also choose to articulate into the MBA
(Advanced) program which comprises four units of
additional specialisation - a further six months full
time study.
Tehla Bower
Master of Business Administration (MBA)
The MBA program at Sydney Business School (SBS)
has enriched my management skills and provided
me with the confidence to move ahead in my career.
The program offers a diverse range of disciplines
as well as high quality teaching staff and flexible

on your career depends upon your past experiences,
your motivation to succeed and your desire to
never stop learning. We provide a stimulating
learning environment using a blend of teaching
methodologies that focus on Australian, Asian and
global business issues.
The program comprises 8 core and 4 elective
units, which are structured across a broad range of
management and business themes. Included in the
SBS MBA are six one day Master Classes which focus
on current issues in business. In addition, students
Awards:
Sydney Business School is ranked by QS (Quacquarelli
Symonds Limited) in the top 200 business schools in
the world.
The Times Higher Education Supplement and the
Shanghai Jiao Tong Academic Ranking of World
Universities both place the University of Wollongong
in the top 2% of universities in the world.
The 2010 Good Universities Guide reaffirms UOW’s
long standing position as one of the country’s
delivery for working professionals. It has equipped
me with the necessary skills, knowledge and
confidence to establish my own business in 2009.
The opportunity to study abroad in Malaysia would
not have been possible without the support and
encouragement provided by SBS.
The most exciting element of studying at SBS has
been the interaction and networking with other
students and like-minded business professionals
and the formation of lifelong friendships and
business contacts.

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