MA.IB

Master of ArtsInternational Business

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Programme ObjectivesEnlarge your

Professional competence

Methodological expertise

Social competence

Language and cross-cultural management skills

“The Master of International Business in FH was the perfect choice for me. I had a valuable opportunity to study with students from all over the world and could enhance my foreign language skills, communication skills and cultural sensitivity. I am sure that the experiences in FH Mainz will give me a lot of advantages to make my career in the multinational companies in the future”

“The Master of International Business in FH was the perfect choice for me. I had a valuable opportunity to study with students from all over the world and could enhance my foreign language skills, communication skills and cultural sensitivity. I am sure that the experiences in FH Mainz will give me a lot of advantages to make my career in the multinational companies in the future”Dokyung Lee, South

KoreaDokyung Lee, South

Korea

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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 of Economics, Prague/Czech Republic, ISC Paris and ESCE Paris/France, ESC Chambéry/France, Université Metz/France, London Southbank University/UK, Salford University/UK, Robert Gordon University, Scottland/UK

North & 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/Argentina

Asia 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)

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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

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MA.IB: The VSE-Mainz Double Degree

Please note:

In order to earn the Mainz MA.IB degree, your first (Bachelor) degree must be in Business or Management.

Students with a first degree in other fields than Business or Management (e.g. Economics, Engineering, Philology) are welcome as exchange students – we are, however, not allowed to award the MA.IB degree to you.

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MA.IB Study Structure (regular)

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MA.IB: The VSE-Mainz Exchange

Orientation Week (September 18th – 26th, 2014) – mandatory

Winter Term 2014/15 (September 29th – January 24th):Leadership and Organisation 5 ECTSQuantitative Research Methods 5 ECTSBusiness Research (Qualitative Research Methods) 5 ECTSFinancial Reporting 5 ECTSInternational Business Environment 5 ECTSDeutsch als Fremdsprache (German Language) 5 ECTS(levels: beginner/intermediate/advanced)

plus:Tutorials in Academic Writing / Accounting / StatisticsOptional Language Courses at different levels: French/Spanish/Chinese/Russian/Polish/Turkish

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MA.IB: The VSE-Mainz Exchange

Applied Project 10 ECTS

Internship with a company, (organised by student)minimum of 2 months

orWork Experience in Prague during the first year of studies(work experience prior to your Masters studies are not recognised)minimum 2 of months

Or (when available)Team project in cooperation with a company

(organised and supervised by MA.IB professors)~10 hours/week | November 2014 –June 2015

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MA.IB: The VSE-Mainz Exchange

Summer Term 2015 (March – July 2015):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 2015 (enrolment in winter term 2015/16 required) – please consult with VSE counsellors

plus:Optional Language Courses at different levels: French/Spanish/Chinese/Russian/Polish/Turkish

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MA.IB: The VSE-Mainz Exchange

Course Transfer from Prague International Finance – IP_452 (= FH Mainz 52202 Int. Corp. Finance)International Marketing – IP_455 (= FH Mainz Int. Mark. & Exp. Mgt)5 options, for example:

Intercultural Negotiations - IP_403 Comparative Government CEE – IP_404

Business Network – IP_456People Mgmt in MNE

International Trading with Intangibles Doing Business in Russia – IP_338Corporate Governance

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Learning & Teaching in the MA.IB Student-centred learning approach

seminars, 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)

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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, from 2009-2012:L. Sterbová (VSE Prague) V. Kluger (UCES Buenos Aires)E. Rosker (Rosario, Bogotá) P. Barthel (Metz, France)

P. Tayko (ABAC, Thailand)R. Burney (CCU, USA)

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The Students Our 2007-2013 students came from:

Argentina, Belarus, Belgium, Bulgaria, Canada, Cameroon, Czech Republic, China, Colombia, France, Germany, Greece, Italy, Kazakhstan, Latvia, Lithuania, Mexico, Norway, Pakistan, Poland, Russia, Slovakia, South Korea, Ukrain, United States, Uzbekistan, Taiwan, Thailand, Turkey, Venezuela, Zimbabwe

Currently enrolled (winter term 2013/14):Semester 1: two groups with 20 students each Semester 3: approx. 40 students spending their semester abroadSemester 5: 15 students (still writing their thesis)

“MAIB program offers truly international environment where multiple cultures, perspectives and knowledge are blended, facilitating a better learning opportunities for all participants.”

“MAIB program offers truly international environment where multiple cultures, perspectives and knowledge are blended, facilitating a better learning opportunities for all participants.” Khurshid Kodirov,

UzbekistanKhurshid Kodirov,

Uzbekistan

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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

“Learning different ways of thinking from different cultures made me have a better understanding of the world, being more open minded to different challenges that can come to my life. That was possible thanks to the opportunity of study in FH-Mainz.”

“Learning different ways of thinking from different cultures made me have a better understanding of the world, being more open minded to different challenges that can come to my life. That was possible thanks to the opportunity of study in FH-Mainz.”

Milton Giraldo, Colombia

Milton Giraldo, Colombia

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Fees at FH Mainz You pay tuition at VSE during your study

stay at FH Mainz – no tuition fee at FH Mainz!

FH Mainz only charges a semester fee of ~€275,- per semester (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

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Accommodation

Student residence halls available – cost from approx. €250 to €360 per room

If you apply for a room in the student residence halls before end of June 2014 – 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

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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!

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Contact at FH Mainz Programme Director

Prof. Dr. Ulrich Schüleulrich.schuele@fh-mainz.de

Programme Manager

Judith BuschPhone +49-6131-628 3414Available: Mon, Wed, Fri.

judith.busch@fh-mainz.de or ma.ib@fh-mainz.de

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Become part ofthe MA.IB experience!

The 2011 MA.IB Group