Executive MBA

Diploma

MBA degree

 Start date

September 2013
Mode

Part-time

 Duration

2 year(s)
Fee

€ 24,500

 Accreditation

AMBA, ACBSP, IACBE

Introduction

The international Executive MBA jointly offered by the Maastricht School of Management (MsM) and Cologne Business School (CBS) prepares you to become a leader in today’s dynamic global business environment. The program balances management theory with practical experience and applied research in a multicultural, multidisciplinary setting. The Executive MBA is designed to stimulate creative management thinking and to teach the skills needed to transform management knowledge into practice.

Why should you choose the part-time MsM / CBS Executive MBA program?

  • The Executive MBA program is an internationally accredited program;
  • The modular design of this part-time program enables you to combine your study with professional responsibilities. Classes are conducted in seven modules, each lasting nine days, followed by a three-month break. The program can be completed in 24 months;
  • The Executive MBA program includes a study trip to Shanghai, offering a unique opportunity to interact with the international business community in China’s economic center.
  • You share this study experience with fellow participants from various countries and professional backgrounds, a fact that enriches the learning experience and provides you the opportunity to expand your international network. Current participants come from inter alia Egypt, Germany, Italy, Poland, Romania and the Netherlands. They occupy various management roles at companies like Philips, Goodyear, Daimler Chrysler and Siemens.
  • Beyond the regular MBA courses, the program has a specialization module in Sustainability, introducing you to the broad area of business ethics, sustainable supply chain management, and sustainable financial management.

Curriculum

Course ECTS Teaching hours
Foundation 15 120
Core 32 256
Focus: Sustainability 9 72
Master Thesis 24 192
     
Total 80 640

Course ECTS Teaching hours Location
Foundation      
Module I Foundation      
1.1 Quatitative Methods 3 24 Maastricht
1.2 Accounting for Managers I (Financial Accounting) 3 24 Maastricht
1.3 Accounting for Managers II (Management Accounting) 3 24 Maastricht
Module II Foundation      
2.1 Managerial Economics 3 24 Cologne
2.1 Financial Management 3 24 Cologne
Total Foundation 15 120  
Module III Core      
3.1 Business in the Global Arena
• Geo-Political Environment
• Trade and Investment
• Global Macroeconomics		 4 32 Maastricht
3.2 Global Corporate Strategy
• Global Strategic Management
• Measurement and Strategic Performance Management		 4 32 Maastricht
Module IV Core      
4.1 Marketing in a Global Context
• Global Marketing Management
• International Customer, Market and Industry Analysis		 4 32 Cologne
4.2 Global Supply Chain Management
• Operations Management & Management Sciences
• IT & Global Value Chain Management
• Supply Chain Management		 4 32 Cologne
Module V Core      
5.1 Finance in International Markets
• Capital Markets & Institutions
• International Finance
• International Accounting		 4 32 Maastricht
5.2 Innovation and New Business Ventures
• Intrapreneurship
• Entrepreneurship
• Innovation Management		 4 32 Maastricht
Module VI Core      
6.1 Managing Cultural Diversity (individual level)
• Team Dynamics
• Human Resources Management
• Cross-cultural Management		 4 32 Shanghai
6.2 Leading Change in Multinationals (corporate level)
• Corporate Restructuring & Change Management
• Corporate Social Responsibility and Ethics
• Managing and Structuring Organizations		 4 32 Shanghai
Total MsM Core 32 256  
Module VII Focus      
7.1 Sustainability
• Sustainability and Business Ethics
• Sustainable Supply Chain Management
• Behavioral Finance
3
3
3
24
24
24
Cologne
Total Focus 9 72  
Performance      
Module VIII Master Thesis 24 192  
Total 80 640  

The Maastricht School of Management / Cologne Business School reserve the right to withdraw a specialization from the program if the minimum number of participants is not guaranteed or to change the title of a course due to evolving market trends.

Admission

Admission requirements

Admission to the MSM Executive MBA Program takes place on a competitive basis.

A sound academic background is the main prerequisite for admission. Applicants must hold at least a Bachelor’s degree or its academic equivalent from a recognized university, and must have experience in business, economics and management.
Five or more years of managerial experience are required.

Proficiency in English is absolutely essential to complete the EMBA Program. Applicants whose previous education has been in a language other than English must submit evidence of proficiency in the English language. The minimum criteria are the following:

 TOEFL
o 88 internet-based test
o 230 computer-based test
o 570 paper-based test
or
  IELTS score of 6.5
or
  An equivalent standard on an alternative test, for example.:
o Pearson test of English 59
o Cambridge Proficiency Examination C
o Cambridge Advanced English test B


A GMAT (Graduate Management Admission Test) score of at least 500 is recommended.

Admission Procedures
Candidates are admitted to MsM on a competitive basis. To apply for the Executive MBA program, please fill out our online application form.

In order to complete the application process we also need the following documents:
• Copies of Bachelor / Master degree(s)
• Academic transcripts
• Proof of English proficiency
• Two reference letters
• Personal resume
• Letter of motivation

All letters and documents must be submitted in or accompanied by certified translations in English, the official working language at MsM.

As soon as we have received your online application we will provide you with the details of how to submit the required documents and the non-refundable application fee of € 120.

Applications are processed immediately on receipt. However, the deadline for applications is 1 August  of the respective year in which the candidate wishes to enroll. Each application will be processed on an individual basis. The Graduate Admissions Board will make a decision based on the candidate’s prior academic performance, work experience and overall achievements and goals. We will inform you as soon as possible of the Admissions Board's decision.

MSM reserves the right to withdraw an offer of admission if candidates fail to satisfy all requirements or if it is determined that admission was obtained through the use of falsified, altered or embellished information.

Deadlines

Early bird deadline 31 March 2013
Application deadline 1 August 2013

Fees

Full Tuition Fee* € 24,500
Early Bird Fee** € 23,100
Registration Fee (non refundable) €       120
Study Materials  €    1,500

For an overview of the tuition fee and the program related cost, please click here.

* excluding hotel accomodation in Maastricht or Cologne during modules; and excluding travel and hotel accomodation for module abroad
** The tuition fee must be paid by 31 March

Pim van Dorp, Executive MBA 2009

What studying at MsM means to me

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Ms. Cathelijn H.F.M. Gilissen-Kruip

Admissions Officer

admissions@msm.nl

+31 43 38 70 882

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