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Master of Arts in International Business – (M.A.)
Munich Business School
Munich Business School
| Application Deadline: | Application Rounds for Start in Sep 2012, Deadlines: Jan 20, March 9, May 11, June 29, July 20, 2012 | ||
| Annual Tuition Fee: | ≈ € 10,500 - | ||
| Location: | Munich / Germany / View location on map ▾ Hide location on map ▴ | ||
| Duration: | 18 months | Start Date: | September |
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| Credits (ECTS): | 90 | ||
| Languages: | English German | ||
Location of Munich Business School
TIMEFRAME
Your Master of Arts in International Business degree will take 18 months to complete. (Dual degree students follow a slightly different schedule.) You´ll spend your first 2 terms here in Munich. Your third semester takes you abroad to pursue internships (optional) and study on another campus. Finally, you´ll return to Munich to complete your master thesis in cooperation with a company.
DUAL DEGREES
In order to maximize your time here, you will have the option of earning two Master degrees in tandem - without having to considerably extend your study time. Currently, 5 of our partner universities offer dual degrees in collaboration with MBS:
* Florida International University
* Boston University
* Skema Business School (a French "Grande École") Sophia Antipolis/ Paris / Lille
* Skema Business School Suzhou, China
* Bond University Gold Coast, Australia
All universities are fully accredited and highly ranked.
CONCENTRATIONS
In addition to gaining a broad, practical understanding of international markets and business administration, you will choose two core concentrations from the six that we offer. They will deepen your expertise according to your career goals:
* International Marketing Management
* International Financial Management
* Innovation & Entrepreneurship
* Accounting & Corporate Taxation
* Luxury Management
* International Family Firms
BLENDED LEARNING
At Munich Business School, you´ll experience teaching methods that reflect both the best in academic tradition and the latest technological innovations. You´ll give presentations, participate in lectures, and tackle projects on your own or as part of a team. And our multimedia approach will prep you for your future as a business professional.
SEMESTER ABROAD
We´re serious about instilling each of our students with an intimate understanding of international markets - that´s why a semester abroad is a mandatory part of the curriculum. After a year at MBS, you can choose one of our international partner universities for your third semester. From Argentina to USA, throughout Europe, and all the way to New Zealand, we have a wealth of options for you.
"I recommend the Munich Business School´s Master in International Business to everyone who is interested in absorbing a great deal of expert business knowledge in a short time and willing to fully apply themselves. Small groups, supportive faculty, an international approach and real life topics make it an intense learning experience."
Monika Lembke, MBS Alumna
Contents
INTERNATIONAL MARKETING MANAGEMENT
A good choice if you plan to pursue one of these professions: Product manager, marketing or sales manager, associate in marketing and sales departments, consultant at management consulting firm, independant marketing consultant
Course topics include:
* Communication Management
* International Service Marketing
* Integrated Corporate Communication
* Relationship Marketing
INTERNATIONAL FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT
A good choice if you plan to pursue one of these professions: Controlling, financial management, internal auditor, external auditor and audit manager, consultant at management consulting firm, tax adviser, chartered accountant.
Course topics include:
* International Finance
* Corporate Finance - Corporate Valuation
* Portfolio Management
INNOVATION AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP
A good choice if you plan to pursue one of these professions: Management positions in startup companies, company owner, strategic planning in R&D, self-employment, interface manager at marketing and R&D departments, product manager
Course topics include:
* Introduction to Entrepreneurship and Innovation Management
* Strategic Management of Innovative Companies
* Marketing, Controlling, Finance and Legal Aspects of
* Innovative Companies
* Forum Innovation Management
ACCOUNTING AND CORPORATE TAXATION
A good choice if you plan to pursue one of these professions: Tax counselling, auditing, banking, insurance or investment companies, Corporate Finance, independent tax counsellor, certified public accountant and auditor
Course topics include:
* Consolidated Financial Statements
* Selected Auditing Areas
* International Taxation
LUXURY MANAGEMENT
The successful marketing of products and services in the luxury segment assumes the deep-rooted understanding of the specific features of the corresponding markets and customers. Historical and sociological issues provide access to the topic of luxury just as well as deliberations from the fields of philosophy, economy, ecology and psychology.
The area of studies Luxury Management links the corresponding theoretical rudiments for the students with the opportunity of gathering their own practical experience and actively participating in the arrangement of the events.
Course topics include:
* Understanding Luxury Markets and Strategies
* Luxury Marketing Managment
* Cases in Luxury Management
INTERNATIONAL FAMILY FIRMS
Family Business Management is training the next generation of entrepreneurs for national and international multi-generational family businesses. Through this concentration, MBS wants to support all those who want to assume responsibility in corporate succession now. Family businesses often face complex challenges between the conflicting priorities of family and business, technological progress and international competition. The International Family Firms concentration provides soon-to-be entrepreneurs with the necessary tools in order to lead their family business into a successful future.
Course topics include:
* Understanding Family Firms
* Management and Longterm Developing of International Family Firms
* Family Firm Forum: Cases, Excursions, Discussions
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PREREQUISITES
Above-average first academic degree in business or economics (Bachelor´s Degree or equivalent), min. GPA 3.0/4.0
Business-/ economics-related courses must have comprised at least 50% of your program
TOEFL: For the Master German Track min. 88 Points and for the Master English Track min. 93 Points (IBT) - NOT required if you completed your university entrance level examiniaon or your first academic degree in English)
Necessary Documents
* Letter of Motivaton (1-2 pages) demonstrating that you´re ready and willing to take on the considerable challenges of our program
* C.V. highlighting your achievements in academics, the workforce, internships, etc.
* Graduation Cerficates (cerfied copies only)
* References (if available)
* Recent Passport Size Photograph (professional, in color with light background)
Selection Process
Qualifying candidates will be selected for a personal / phone interview
Additional Requirements
| Minimal degree required: | Bachelor's degree |
| Minimal amount of work experience | Not specified |
Language Proficiency
| IELTS Band: | 7.0 |
| TOEFL Internet-based: | 93 |
Accreditation
NATIONAL ACCREDITATION
The Munich Business School became the first state accredited private university in Bavaria in 1999. As a result, it offers its services under the supervision of the Bavarian Ministry for Science, Research and the Arts. Its exam requirements are also approved by the Ministry and MBS has the right to award academic titles.
INTERNATIONAL ACCREDITATION
All study courses offered at MBS are FIBAA (Foundation for International Business Administration Accreditation) accredited. The FIBAA is one of the six most important international quality and accreditation agencies. Its quality seal of approval certifies the professional relevancy and quality of the study courses.
EVALUATION OF COURSES
Every MBS course is anonymously evaluated in the interest of continued quality assurance. For this purpose, at the end of every semester each student evaluates all courses attended and the dons used. The markings and the responses to open-ended questions form an important decision-making basis for the continued improvement of the course offerings and the curriculum for the following semester.
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