MBA INTENSIVE

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MAKING A BRIGHT FUTURE EVEN BRIGHTER: 10 REASONS TO DO AN MBA DEGREE AT EBS.

VIP CURRICULUM“My personal experience of the VIP curriculum at EBS was nothing short of amazing. The one-week workshop was attended by incredible people from all over the globe – a group of people who have made a lasting contribution towards creating a better world.”

Florian Sonntag, MBA alumnus, Manager M&A, PwC

Dr. Jan Daniel, DB Schenker Rail Automotive GmbH, EBS Coach

PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT“With mentorship, students gain new

perspectives, identify alternatives and see the bigger picture. I enjoy helping them grow.”

Kirsten Renninghoff, MBA alumna, Manager Group Controlling Consumer, BRITA Group

NEW CAREER PERSPECTIVES“At EBS, I got to know my personal strengths

much better and gained a new perspective on how I expect my future career to be.

This was made possible by the unique combination of leadership and company

culture workshops together with inspirational guest speakers and fellow students.”

02Christoph Stadeler, EBS alumnus,Head of Automotive Strategy, Facebook, Inc.

ALUMNI NETWORK “EBS paved the way for my career.

And I’ve stayed in contact with our global alumni network for decades.”

Antje Siehl, MA, Programme Manager

PERSONALIZED APPROACH“From the moment our students arrive for orientation until the moment they obtain their diploma, we treat them in a very family-oriented and personal way. EBS recognizes that every MBA student is unique. From personal coaching to individualized career service sessions and academic counselling, we help each of our students to achieve their goals.”

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MANAGEMENT TRAINING

INTENSIVE TEACHING METHODS

James Lamb, Vice President Strategy & Intelligence, Mövenpick Hotels & Resorts

Cheng Chen, MBA alumna, Sales Manager PSA, Continental Teves

Prof. Marjo-Riitta Diehl, PhD, Professor of Organizational Behaviour & Human Ressources, Academic Director MBA

“Many international companies hold different projects or events directly on campus. This provided me with direct exposure to my target companies, which I was able to impress with my competence, enhanced by the MBA programme. I gradually built up my own personal network which will probably benefit me all my life.”

“With highly motivated students in small seminar groups, we’re able to maintain high standards and

use cutting-edge teaching methods.”

“The MBA was excellent in improving soft skills, teamwork, and management skills, and in

leveraging the extensive EBS alumni network.”

STUDY EXPERIENCE“Their work experience in various fields as well as the internationality and maturity of our MBA students allow for in-depth class interaction and discussions that enlighten the academic content and make studying not only developmental but fun too!”

Prof. Dr. Markus Kreutzer, Professor of Strategic and International Management, Dean EBS Business School

CORPORATE NETWORK

IDEAL LEARNING ENVIRONMENT “Through active learning, you’ll develop skills and come to see the big picture. Give us 12 months and

we’ll give you a lifelong legacy.”

Prof. Raša Karapandža PhD, Professor of Finance, Academic Director MSc in Finance

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Congratulations! With a Bachelor’s degree, you have taken the first step towards a promising career. And now is the perfect opportunity to further develop your management and leadership skills. With an MBA degree at EBS, you will benefit from a well-balanced mix of theory, practice and international experience from an outstanding faculty. Putting yourself in prime position for a successful career in international management.

EBS MBA PROGRAMME – A GREAT START TO BOOST YOUR CAREER.

Leadership is about more than just being at the top. It is about managing business both successfully and sustainably.

The EBS experience is powerful, transformational and international. You will learn how to master the diverse challenges of international markets using general management skills and effective leadership abilities in a positive and responsible way. You will become a successful and aware leader who understands how to manage varying functions, cultures and hierarchies in the decisions you are faced with every day.

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IT IS TIME TO TAKE THE LEAD.

RESPONSIBLY.

A PROGRAMME CREATED TO GET RESULTS IN THE REAL WORLD.

WE LEAD IN OUR FIELD.SO YOU CAN LEAD IN YOURS.

WHY CHOOSE THE EBS MBA?

Distinctive quality of the EBS learning experience Intensive personal coaching Alumni network and outstanding company

partners Unique access to the highly successful

German economy Full preparation for management roles Practical orientation Extremely successful placement process

Passionate and committed faculty Focus on business administration, strategy,

management and leadership, personal development, language and culture

Learn effective communication and conflict management

Gain presentation, moderation and negotiation skills

Learn what responsible leadership means

At EBS, we strive to equip you with a balance of business administration expertise and leadership skills to fully prepare you for management roles in the business world. We believe that leadership is a craft, that it means so much more than profit maximization and climbing the ladder of success. With the concept of responsible leadership as a constant pillar, EBS has been educating future business leaders with a global perspective for more than 40 years – and has always stood for academic excellence in teaching and research, as well as for innovation and entrepreneurial spirit.

ACCREDITATION & PARTNERS:

RANKINGS

# 22EDUNIVERSAL MASTERS RANKING 2017 BEST MBA IN WESTERN EUROPE

TOP TIER

TOP MBA

U-MULTIRANK 2017 BUSINESS STUDIES WORLDWIDE

QS GLOBAL 250 BUSINESS SCHOOLS 2017 SUPERIOR RESEARCH & EMPLOYABILITY

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CONFRONT UNCERTAINTY HEAD-ON: GIVE THE FUTURE AN ENTREPRENEURIAL SHAPE.The world is undergoing rapid transformation. Digitalisation, mechanization and globalization are driving disruptive change in business and society. The future now appears even more unpredictable than it was only a few years ago. At EBS, we have made it our goal to ensure you are ideally prepared for the new status quo.

DIGITALIZATION

58%of companies have up to now only dealt with the digitalization of their business on a theoretical level.

56%want to respond to changing customer needs with digital business models.

Source: Crisp Research

COMPETITION

95%believe that innovation can lead to a more competitive economy.Source: P&G

Source: Deloitte

Increasing uncertainty poses enormous challenges for tomorrow’s executives: decision makers at all levels must learn how to actively shape constant, ongoing transformation. Simultaneously, a period of radical change always brings with it enormous opportunities – not only for large firms but also for start-ups and medium- sized enterprises.

Our programmes give you the skills you need to make the most of these opportunities. You will learn how to devise future-oriented strategies and how to pursue and continuously improve them. You will internalize how the business models of the future need to be conceived and developed. Moreover, you will understand how established companies can remain successful in a time of unrelenting change. EBS equips you with everything you need for a career in a highly dynamic environment.

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WE EDUCATE THE EXECUTIVES OF THE FUTURE: WITH INTER-DISCIPLINARY, INTERNATIONAL AND PRACTICAL RELEVANCE.Tomorrow’s managers will have expert skills, be outstandingly educated, know how to work effectively in teams and be adept at applying cooperative approaches. At EBS, you will develop precisely these competences, putting you in a position to confidently navigate difficult frameworks and increasing uncertainty with strength in leadership. You will learn how to understand organizations and networks of a wide variety of forms, leverage their benefits and take an active role in developing them further. This is what will put you that crucial step ahead in today’s business world – and therefore in the competitive environment of tomorrow too.

We educate talented students and professionals in order to develop their personalities and competencies, thus enabling them to become highly skilled, critically thinking, and globally minded experts, managers, and entrepreneurs who take the lead in times of uncertainty and change. We provide them with an international educational experience in Germany, created jointly by our faculty and our professional staff, who are dedicated to excellence in academic research, participant centred learning, and business practice, backed by our network of alumni and corporate partners.

COMPETENCYYou will acquire expert knowledge of all fundamental business management issues.

CRITICAL THINKINGYou will be practised in examining structures and patterns for improvement potential.

INTERNATIONALITYYou will acquire intercultural competence and learn to move on the international stage.

RESPONSIBILITYYou will learn how to assume leadership and responsibility in dynamic environments.

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THE ROAD TO SUCCESS –AT YOUR OWN SPEED.Opt for the curriculum that best suits your academic and vocational path – and that will help you reach your career goals.

Credits are earned through case studies, project work and written exams.

BUSINESS ANALYTICS & RESEARCH METHODS //

STRATEGIC MANAGEMENT // MARKETING // FINANCE // FINANCIAL

AND MANAGERIAL ACCOUNTING

RESPONSIBLE LEADERSHIP MANAGEMENT // OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT // FIELD STUDY //

MANAGERIAL ECONOMICS // INNOVATION & ENTREPRENEURSHIP Opportunity for specialization by choosing

four electives from the same discipline: Management, Finance, Automotive Management or Real Estate

HARVARD PREP COURSES ONLINE

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PRESENTATION & FACILITATION // CONFLICT RESOLUTION // WINNING DECISIONS // POWER & POLITICS IN ORGANIZATIONS

CAREER DEVELOPMENT MBA TALKS // COMPANY VISITS // PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT SESSION //

EBS SYMPOSIUM // EBSPRENEURSHIP FORUM // CAREER FAIR // CAREER COACHING

LANGUAGE & CULTURE GERMAN LANGUAGE COURSE, LEVELS A1–C2 // GERMAN CONVERSATION MEETINGS //

GERMAN CULTURAL TRAININGS

1ST SEMESTER 2ND SEMESTER 3RD SEMESTER

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MANDATORY MODULES:Mandatory modules in the first and second semester provide a comprehensive learning basis and help you to build and deepen your expertise in business administration and management. BEST PREPARATION: HARVARD PREP COURSES Prior to starting your MBA course at EBS, you should complete the Harvard Business School online courses in Finance, Financial Accounting and Mathematics for Management. This will give you the relevant introduction and solid knowledge foundation needed for your EBS studies. MASTER’S THESISThe Master’s thesis is usually written after the second semester, and in the MBA plus programme, it is usually written after the third semester. SPECIALIZATION: SHARPEN YOUR PROFILE If you opt for the MBA plus curriculum, you can choose from four elective modules in various combinations in the third semester. After you have chosen your major discipline, you will earn a “specialization” in that area (Finance, Real Estate, Management, or Automotive Management) in addition to your degree. SEMESTER ABROAD: ENHANCE YOUR SKILLS As an alternative to “specialization”, you have the opportunity to spend the third semester of your MBA plus course abroad. Studying at one of our prestigious partner universities in another country will help you gain invaluable international experience. LEADERSHIP & PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT Leadership skills and personal development are key components of the MBA curriculum at EBS. Our programme supports these areas by substantiating your studies with real- life examples and case studies.

MBA – 16 MONTHS: FOR FAST CAREER ADVANCEMENT.You will graduate with the professional business administration know-how, leadership skills and intercultural experience needed for leadership positions. MBA PLUS – 20 MONTHS: FOR SPECIALIZATION AND EXPERT KNOWLEDGE.Benefit from the opportunity to specialize in your chosen field and gain excellent prospects in the German job market.

DOUBLE DEGREE OPTION – 24 MONTHS:FOR AN ADDITIONAL INTERNATIONAL DEGREE. Extend your studies with a fourth semester abroad to acquire a second degree, for example another MBA or a Master’s degree. Gain business experience in an international setting to broaden your prospects in the global job market.

Opportunity for specialization by choosing four electives from the same discipline: Management,

Finance, Automotive Management or Real Estate

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INTERNATIONALITY AZERBAIJAN / BELARUS / CANADA / CHINA / GERMANY / INDIA / IRAN / ITALY / PERU / UKRAINE / UNITED STATES / VIETNAM

OF AGE ON AVERAGE30YEARS

OF WORKING EXPERIENCE ON AVERAGE

8 YEARS

OF THE CLASS ARE WOMEN

DIVERSITY IS LEADING – THE MBA CLASS PROFILE. Different people take different paths. Our MBA students represent a highly diverse group of individuals, each with profound professional experience. This gives you the opportunity to profit from the experiences of your classmates and take part in enriching intercultural exchanges – all while growing your personal business network.

(MBA class of 2017)

36 %

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STUDENT LIFE AT EBS – A TIME YOU WILL REMEMBER FOR YEARS TO COME.

STUDYING IN THE CENTRE OF EUROPE EBS is located in the immediate vicinity of Frankfurt, Germany’s financial metropolis, in the picturesque wine region of the Rheingau. With 320,000 companies and a population of 4.7 million, the Rhine-Main area is Germany’s business hub. Thanks to the international Frankfurt airport, you have access to all major European and German cities – Berlin, Munich, Hamburg, London, Amsterdam, Paris, Madrid and many more. The EBS campus is an ideal location for discovering Germany. You can explore the sights Wiesbaden has to offer such as the magnificent Kurhaus or the Roman-style bath, enjoy the cultural activities in Mainz or the international city life in Frankfurt.

LIFE IN THE RHEINGAU

The picturesque Rheingau stretches along the banks of the River Rhine from Wiesbaden to Lorch. With its small towns and villages, the Rheingau offers rural tranquility combined with excellent infrastructure. And the nearby cities of Mainz and Wiesbaden are just a short trip away.

HOUSINGThe Rheingau and Wiesbaden areas offer apartments for all tastes. We will assist you with your visa issues and you can take advantage of the EBS Housing Service to find apartments and flat-shares suitable for short-term renting. We are happy to help you to establish contact and negotiate with your future landlord. International students also have the possibility of leasing furnished and fully equipped accommodation.

THE EBS SPIRITEBS is known for the close and informal relationship between students, faculty and staff members. The culture on campus is characterized by open and friendly communication, encouraging students to interact with each other and their environment.

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GET STARTED BEFORE YOU GRADUATE: CAREER SERVICES AT EBS.As an important interface between the university, EBS Alumni and the economy, the Career Services Centre supports students in making a successful switch into the world of work. The centre’s innovative concept comprises four key elements that interlock perfectly.

CONSULTINGGet comprehensive advice on all topics related to career planning. For example:

EVENTSDiscover a wide range of industry sectors through various events. The more diverse your insights and experience, the better you can outline your personal career path and identify your calling.

NETWORKINGOur goal is for you to be successful, to enhance the EBS network and to gain a solid foundation for your future career. We do not just hand you a network. We also show you how to use it to your advantage in the long term, so you can build a successful career and achieve your goals.

WORKSHOPSTake part in a variety of workshops that ready you for the job market. These include topics such as:

Developing a personal career strategy & application coaching

Reflecting together on success and individual skill analysis

Special German job market preparation for students from abroad

Get in direct touch with companies at the EBS Career Forum

Make use of the time-saving first-round interviews on the EBS campus

Find out about career opportunities, entry-level positions and sector-specific topics at corporate presentations

Make the most of the EBS eCareer Market to find internships or job offers and to discover topics for your final thesis.

Introduce yourself to our partner network. Congresses organized by the students (e.g. EBS Symposium, EBS Real Estate Congress, EBSpreneurship Forum) provide access to the industry sector you are interested in.

Benefit from offers made by our alumni association and make use of workshops and events to keep in contact with former successful EBS contacts and learn from their experience.

Successful self-marketing

Networking the easy way

Case study training

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HERE ARE JUST SOME OF THE ADVANTAGES OF PARTICIPATING:

Assessment of strengths and weaknesses

Exploring new perspectives and courses of action

Improved self-organization

Learning how to cope with stress

Dealing with exam-related anxiety, mental blocks and motivational problems

Assessment of the individual’s current position

Defining goals and developing strategies to achieve them

Evaluation of potential career options

FIND THE PATH THAT IS RIGHT FOR YOU WITH THE EBS COACHING PROGRAMME.The EBS coaching programme supports your personal development and raises your self-awareness, both privately and professionally. All our coaches are certified and are successful executives or self-employed instructors. The spectrum of coaches is impressive, ranging from investment bankers and management consultants to actors and opera singers. In one-on-one sessions, they can help you define and pursue your goals, stay on path, make clear decisions and find solutions.

COACHING

Prof. Dr. Wilhelm Backhausen

“We have developed this programme because coaching is one of the most effective and innovative instruments in personal development, particularly for executives. With this, the students are able not only to learn about this instrument at an early stage of their course but, at the same time, to see for themselves how valuable it can be.”

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EBS’S CORPORATE PARTNERS – TOP COMPANIES FOR TOP STUDENTS.

A NETWORK OF INTERNATIONAL, HIGHLY RESPECTED COMPANIES.

A HIGH STANDARD OF HIGHER EDUCATION –

OUR PARTNER UNIVERSITIES.EBS believes in an international approach – and all our students

have the opportunity to spend at least one semester abroad. EBS has approximately 230 partner universities all around the world where

you can gain intercultural competence, improve language skills and further expand to build your own international network.

PARTNER UNIVERSITIES:

(Selection)

EBS has more than 200 corporate partners – well-known companies that provide for an ideal combination of theory and practice in the curriculum. Besides being highly involved in the teaching programme, the partners also take part in workshops and events. In this way, we ensure that you are in close contact with representatives from the business world and are able to build your own network from day one.

PARTNERS:

(Selection)

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OUR GLOBAL NETWORK

LANGUAGE & CULTURESpeak business-fluent foreign languages, understand and

know how to deal with cultural differences, and come to appreciate alternative ways of working. These are just a

few of the many intercultural skills that you should master if you really want to climb the career ladder.

We offer you intensive language courses, intercultural training and ideal international settings.

YOUR GATEWAY TO GERMANYThe MBA plus curriculum includes courses in German and intercultural training that are taken in parallel to lectures and seminars – so you can obtain an advanced-level German certificate and be completely ready to enter the German job market.

For a future career in Germany, being able to speak German at an advanced level is vital: that is level B2 or C1, as per CEFR (Common European Framework of Reference for Languages) standards. Students who begin the MBA programme at level A2 or higher can reach level B2/C1 within three semesters.

THE EBS ALUMNI NETWORK – LEARN FROM THE PROFESSIONALS.EBS was the first private state-accredited business school in Germany. And our global alumni make up a close-knit group of highly successful individuals. The current official network is made up of more than 3,800 members in top positions of organizations in more than 30 countries. Moreover, the Alumni Alliance founded by former EBS students supports the strategic cooperation with the alumni organizations of the globally leading higher-education institutions of business and law.

At events such as the EBS Alumni Insights, regular regional alumni meetings and other get-togethers, former and current students exchange news and views, network and help each other to reach greater heights.

The former graduates take their responsibility to their alma mater seriously and act as mentors to the students.

In addition to the one-on-one contact, regular events for mentors and mentees organized by EBS cultivate an ongoing exchange and a sense of belonging – even across different faculties, e.g. Law and Business Administration.

The coaching offered by the EBS alumni in collaboration with top coaches on topics such as negotiation skills, public speaking or business etiquette is particularly invaluable. Regardless of whether you are focusing on your education or aiming to expand your personal network, the EBS alumni are a cornerstone of the programme.

EXCLUSIVE OPPORTUNITIES FOR STUDENTS OFFERED BY THE EBS ALUMNI:

EBS Alumni Fellowship (exclusive mentoring programme)

EBS alumni training programme (free career-related training)

EBS alumni networking events

EBS Alumni Jobs Backstage (exclusive workshops with companies in relevant industries)

EBS alumni financed scholarships for study abroad

COMPLETING THE CYCLE – OUR ALUMNI HELP YOU SUCCEED.The facts are in the figures: our graduates go on to lead extremely successful careers. But they do not stop there. They give back to EBS, so you can benefit from their mentorship, just as they did from alumni that came before them – and then you can go on to make your own mark in the business world.

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A FIRST-CLASS EDUCATION. MANY FIRST-CLASS OPPORTUNITIES FOR YOU.

EUR 83,642 AVERAGE ANNUAL SALARY Includes base salary and guaranteed annual compensation

EBS GRADUATES WORK IN THE FOLLOWING SECTORS:

16% Financial services 13% Other 10% Manufacturing 3% Consulting 3% Electrotechnology and electronics 3% Energy and utilies 3% Pharmaceuticals and healthcare 3% Wholesale/retail

THE PRACTICAL RELEVANCE PAYS OFF: GET YOUR MBA AND HIT THE EXECUTIVE LEVEL.EBS GRADUATES WORK IN THE FOLLOWING FUNCTIONS:

16% Consulting 11% Human resources 10% Other 5% Information technology

FROM UNIVERSITY TO THAT DREAM JOB: IF YOU HAVE STUDIED HERE, YOU WILL BE IN DEMAND.

62% First offer before/by graduation 19% 1– 3 months after graduation 19% > 3 months after graduation

FIRST JOB OFFER BEFORE OR BY THREE MONTHS AFTER GRADUATION

32 %

26%

OPERATIONS/ LOGISTICS

MARKETING/SALES

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INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY

(EBS MBA & EMBA Employment Report 2016)

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EBS requires MBA students to have a strong basic knowledge of all core areas of business management as well as good analytical and abstract reasoning skills. You also need an above-average willingness to learn and work hard, have good communication skills, be able to work under pressure and be motivated to make a difference.

Visit us at www.ebs.edu/application to begin your personal application process.The MBA selection process involves three steps:

We set high standards to ensure that our MBA programmes remain among the best of their kind.

WELCOMING THE BEST AND THE BRIGHTEST – THE ROAD TO EBS.

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To be considered eligible for admission to our MBA programme, you will need to provide proof that you:

Hold a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent with a minimum of 180 ECTS credits

Are proficient in English (TOEFL, IELTS or equivalent)

Have a valid GMAT or GRE

Have a minimum of three years' work experience by providing two references in English

If your application meets our admission requirements, we will invite you to an MBA Selection Interview, held either on campus or via videoconference. This is a 50-minute verbal interview during which your motivation, social competence, and communication skills are assessed.

SUBMISSION OF ADMISSION REQUIREMENT DOCUMENTS:

MBA SELECTION DAY:

The MBA admission process is demanding as well as exciting. We understand this and try to ease the burden by communicating a decision as quickly as possible. This helps everyone involved in the process to plan accordingly.

THE DECISION:

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SCHOLARSHIP FUNDS AT EBSThe university itself offers various scholarships and alternative sources of funding. Simply give us a call on +49 611 7102 1593 for more information and a personal consultation.

Thomas Gamester, Student Recruitment ManagerSCHOLARSHIPS FROM EBS:

EBS Scholarship

EBS Scholarship for Women in Leadership

EBS Sports Scholarship

SCHOLARSHIP AND FINANCIAL SUPPORT FROM EXTERNAL ORGANIZATIONS:

Votum Foundation

German Academic Exchange Service

KfW student loan

State student loans and grants

Career Concept education fund

Studying at EBS is an investment that will definitely pay off down the road. If you are a qualified prospective student, we will make it possible for you to gain the best possible education with us – even if that means you need support with financing and scholarship options.

INVEST IN YOURSELF – FOR THE LONG TERM.

MBA plus: 33,500 euros

MBA : 23,500 euros

The fees for the admission process amount to 100 euros, or

185 euros with additional participation in the English test.

THE UNIVERSITY FEES IN DETAIL

CONTACT Thomas GamesterStudent Recruitment Manager Master & MBA ProgrammesPhone + 49 611 7102 1593 Fax + 49 611 7102 10 1593mba@ebs.eduwww.ebs.edu/mba

EBS Universität für Wirtschaft und RechtRheingaustraße 165375 Oestrich-WinkelGERMANYPhone + 49 611 7102 00Fax + 49 611 7102 1999info@ebs.eduwww.ebs.edu

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