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MA.IB Master of Arts International Business

MA.IB Master of Arts International Business. Programme Objectives. Enlarge your Professional competence Methodological expertise Social competence Language and cross-cultural management skills.

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MA.IB Master of Arts International Business

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  1. MA.IBMaster of ArtsInternational Business

  2. Programme Objectives Enlarge your • Professional competence • Methodological expertise • Social competence • Language and cross-cultural management skills “I will take with me a new understanding of cultures which were once foreign to me, a handful of friends, and a wealth of knowledge which has been passed to me from faculty and peers alike..” Rachel Christmann, USA

  3. The MA.IB International Network • Our partner universities:EuropeKarlstad Universitet/Sweden, University of Vilnius/Lithuania, RISEBA Riga/Latvia, University of Economics Wroclaw/Poland, University of Economics Bratislava/Slovakia, University ofEconomics, Prague/Czech Republic, ISC Paris and ESCE Paris/France, ESC Chambéry/France, Université Metz/France, London Southbank University/UK, Salford University/UK Universidad de Valencia and Universidad San Pablo Madrid/SpainNorth & South AmericaPfeiffer University, Charlotte NC and Coastal Carolina University/USA, Instituto Tecnológico y de Estudios Superiores de Monterrey, Ciudad de México, Universidad del Rosario, Bogotá/Colombia, Universidad de Ciencias Empresariales y Sociales, Buenos Aires/ArgentinaAsia and South PacificOsaka Gakuin University/Japan, Sunkyungkwan University Seoul/Korea, Assumption University Bangkok/Thailand, Swinburne University of Technology/Australia • Double Degree Programmes since 1996 • Consortium of International Double Degrees (CIDD)

  4. MA.IB: The VSE-Mainz Exchange • first year at VSE, Prague • second year at the School of Business FH Mainz – University of Applied Sciences > Earn two Master degrees (Double Degree) * see next slide > Benefit from an outstanding international business education and experience > Grow your international network > Integrate foreign language training Accredited by AQAS according to ENQA standards

  5. MA.IB: The VSE-Mainz Double Degree • Pleasenote: • In order toearnthe Mainz MA.IB degree, yourfirst (Bachelor) degree must be in Business or Management. • Studentswith a firstdegree in otherfieldsthan Business or Management (e.g. Economics, Engineering, Philology) arewelcomeasexchangestudents – weare, however, not allowedtoawardthe MA.IB degreetoyou.

  6. MA.IB: The VSE-Mainz Exchange • Orientation Week (September 22 – 30) – mandatory • Winter Term 2011/12 (October 4 – January 31):Leadership and Organisation 5 ECTSQuantitative Research Methods 5 ECTSBusiness Research (Qualitative Research Methods) 5 ECTSFinancial Reporting 5 ECTSInternational Business Environment 5 ECTSDeutsch als Fremdsprache 5 ECTS(levels: beginner/intermediate/advanced)plus:Tutorials in Academic Writing / Accounting / StatisticsLanguage Courses at different levels: French/Spanish/Chinese/Russian/Polish/Turkish

  7. MA.IB: The VSE-Mainz Exchange • Applied Project 10 ECTSTeam project in cooperation with a company (organised and supervised by MA.IB professors)~10 hours/week | November 2011 – May 2012 orInternship with a company, (organised by student)minimum 2 months orWork Experience in Prague during the first year of studies(work experience prior to your Masters studies are not recognised)minimum 2 months

  8. MA.IB: The VSE-Mainz Exchange • Summer Term 2012 (March 12 – June 29):Strategic Management (Business Policy) 5 ECTSInternational Business Law 5 ECTSDeutsch als Fremdsprache 5 ECTS(levels: intermediate/advanced) • Master Thesis (supervised by VSE or MA.IB professors) usually: February/March – July according to MA.IB regulations, it is possible to write the thesis from August to December 2012 (enrolment in winter term 2012/13 required) – please consult with VSE counsellors • plus:Language Courses at different levels: French/Spanish/Chinese/Russian/Polish/Turkish

  9. MA.IB: The VSE-Mainz Exchange Course Transfer from Prague International Finance – IP 402International Marketing – IP 4055 options, for example: Intercultural Negotiations - IP 403 Comparative Government CEE – IP 404 Business Network – IP 406 European Integration – IP 325 People Mgmt in MNE International Trading with Intangibles Environmental Economics Doing Business in Russia – IP 338 China‘s Economic Transformation

  10. Learning & Teaching in the MA.IB • Student-centred learning approachseminars, group discussions, case studies, role plays,field research • Focus on applied studiespractical projects, case studies, market analysis, company visits, company representatives included in classroom discussions, Master thesis written in cooperation with international companies • International Settingstudents from all over the world, English as language of instruction and assessment, integration of visiting professors, text books and articles published by authors from different parts of the world (2 semesters to be spent abroad)

  11. The Teaching Team • own management experience outside of the university world (e.g. McKinsey, SAP, PWC, TRUMPF, IMF, World Bank) • own international experience as students, researchers, professors, expatriates, independent business or government consultants • intercultural teaching experience • guest lecturers from partner universities, for example in 2009/2010:L. Sterbová (VSE Prague) V. Kluger (UCES Buenos Aires)E. Rosker (Rosario, Bogotá) P. Barthel (Metz, France)

  12. The Students • Our 2007-2010 students came from:Argentina, Belarus, Bulgaria, Canada, Cameroon, Czech Republic, China, Colombia, France, Germany, Greece, Italy, Kazakhstan, Latvia, Lithuania, Mexico, Norway, Pakistan, Poland, Russia, Slovakia, South Korea, United States, Uzbekistan, Taiwan, Thailand, Turkey, Venezuela. • Currently enrolled (winter term 2010/11):Semester 1: two groups with 22 students each Semester 3: one group with 25 studentsSemester 5: 9 students (still writing their thesis) “The FH-Mainz MA.IB program required from us engagement and hard-work. It brings us closer to all the processes which occur in such a diverse business world. Thanks to the atmosphere which was created by all the people, students and professors, I will never forget the time spent in Mainz.” Aneta Okunowska, Poland

  13. Your Benefit • work in small international teams • focus on applied studies rather than on developing new theories • acquire skills needed in international business and broaden your knowledge adding a truly international perspective to your business education • develop leadership and intercultural management skills “The MA.IB program offers an excellent platform for exchanging international business perspectives.I was most impressed by the diverse experienceand perspectives from our classmates.” Natasa Lucic, Canada

  14. Fees at FH Mainz • You pay tuition at VSE during your studystay at FH Mainz – no tuition fee at FH Mainz! • FH Mainz only charges a semester fee of ~€220 (slight changes possible): this includes reduced prices at the cafeteria, other benefits and a semester ticket for public transportation in the whole area of Wiesbaden, Mainz and Frankfurt • You may be eligible for Erasmus support – ask the VSE international coordinator

  15. Accommodation • Student residence halls available – cost from €250 to €360 per room • If you apply for a room in the student residence halls before July 2011 – reservation for you is guaranteed • As it is extremely difficult to find rooms / apartments in the economy, we strongly recommend to send the application for rooms together with your application as exchange / double degree student

  16. This will convince you … • a high-quality professional programme • truly international with intercultural experience • student-centred learning • close contact to international companies • first-class teaching team • personal guidance and counselling With a double degree you will clearly stand out from many of the other business graduates!

  17. Contact at FH Mainz • Programme DirectorProf. Dr. Ulrich Schüleulrich.schuele@wiwi.fh-mainz.de • Programme ManagerJudith Buschma.ib@wiwi.fh-mainz.de FH Mainz – University of Applied Sciences Lucy-Hillebrand-Str. 2 55128 Mainz

  18. Become part ofthe MA.IB experience! The 2009 MA.IB Group

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