INTERNATIONAL MBA12 MONTH FULL-TIME PROGRAM

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The international business world has recently experienced a strong disruptionthat has helped shape a new business paradigm: one in which responsible leadershipand personal integrity are as highly valued as experience and expertise. At Nyenrode,we know that the right knowledge and insight can make you a good manager, but wealso believe that a genuine focus on personal development helps turn good managersinto great leaders.

Prof.dr. Désirée van Gorp – Co-Program Director & Professor of International Business

Introduction

The Student ExperienceOur International MBA classes are madeup of highly motivated, ambitious teamplayers with strong entrepreneurialintuition and drive. Bringing togethera world of experience from a wide varietyof academic, geographic and professionalbackgrounds, you will be stimulatedand challenged by a cross-cultural, multi-talented selection of dedicated individualswith one common goal: to be the businessleaders of tomorrow.

The international aspects of yourexperience start with your internationalclassmates and continue from there.The international modules, case studies,instructors, and specialization oppor -tunities all contribute to the internationalflavor of the Nyenrode MBA experience.This international awareness is criticalfor survival in the global economy.Markets are global and so is the increasingdemand for internationally orientedmanagement talent.

Small class sizeAt Nyenrode, you are not just a number.Keeping classes at an intimate size ofbetween 25 to 45 students means thatyou’ll get a great deal of personal attentionfrom our faculty and staff, with informalfeedback easily arranged at short notice.

The small class size and on-campus livingarrange ments also encourage a spirit ofcamaraderie with your fellow students.Limiting class sizes naturally ensures thatgroup projects, field trips, and extra-curricular activities are more engagingfor everyone.

Company interactionWe believe that you can’t learn aboutbusiness without learning about companies,and the best way to learn about companiesis to interact with them.

Throughout the course of the program, youwill be exposed to many different types ofcompanies across many different typesof industries, in the form of company visits,guest lectures from executives, and specificcase studies designed to put yourknowledge to the test.

We’re in the right place

“Created by business forbusiness, Nyenrode is exactly

the type of university you’dexpect to find in a country

that had the world’s firststock exchange, first central

bank, and first multinational.Our campus is situated on a

13th-century castle estatelocated just 20 minutes fromAmsterdam, one of Europe’s

key social, cultural, andfinancial hubs.“

Prof. dr. Haico EbbersCo-Program Director &

Professor of International Economics

Campus lifeLiving together in the on-campus studentvillage also makes it easier to develop thosemeaningful, lasting friendships that meldinto professional partnerships long afteryou leave Nyenrode.

In addition to the campus facilities them -selves, students enjoy the benefits of avery active Student Association. Knownas the NCV (Nieuwe Compagnie van Verre),this association is a self-governing bodyresponsible for all extracurricularactivities on campus. In this way, thestudents organize activities themselves.

There are currently over thirty-fiveactive committees, ranging from varioussports and leisure activities to moreprofessionally minded activities suchas investing, debating, and networking.In addition, students run their owncampus bars and small supermarket.

Class ProfileAverage age: 29Average years of experience: 6Percentage international students: 85Percentage of male/female students: 70/30Percentage from business academic background: 40

Aggregated employment statistics Percentage of students acceptingtheir first offer:Before graduation 35%Upon graduation 30%Within three months after graduation 30%More than three months after graduation 5%

Our students thinkfor themselves

“Most Japanese studentsgo to US business schools,but what others do doesn’tinterest me. I visited Nyenrodeand I was very impressed withits beautiful campus and smallclasses. And because moststudents live on campus andmuch of the work is done ina group context, it has beeneasier to gain internationalexperience and understandcultural differences too.”

Hirokazu Nagai(Japanese, MBA 2005)CFO, Allied Architects, Inc.

The Academic ExperienceCore program

The MBA curriculumWhether or not you have a business-relatedbachelor degree, the rigorous, intensiveInternational MBA program covers a widerange of functional areas to equip you withthe necessary theory, and then asks you toapply your knowledge to the reality of thecommercial world.

Whatever your background, ourcurriculum has been designed to informand to inspire. We carefully design thecontent of each module to ensure that thespecific knowledge derived from eachcourse can be successfully applied insubsequent blocks and, over the course ofthe program, comprehensively addresseseach key element in today’s internationalmarketplace.

The “warm-up” As the program we’ve designed is quitedemanding, many of our students areinterested in sharpening their skills beforethey begin. To support them in doing so, we

offer an optional one-week “warm up”module prior to the program that includesa math refresher with statistics. We believethat the value of this optional program isthat it enables students to master the toolsearly, so that during the program they canfocus more on applying than acquiringknowledge.

The “wrap-up”The International MBA program concludeswith a special project designed to put youranalytical, practical, and personalcompetencies to the test. More than “just”a project, this is the ultimate opportunityfor you to refine the skills you’ve learnedthroughout the program. Regardless of theform of “wrap-up” you will choose, you willwork on your project under the guidanceof a faculty supervisor.

Due to the changing nature of the business world and ourcommitment to delivering a highly relevant program, pleasenote that changes to the curriculum and other programelements may be made without prior notice.

“warm-up” (optional) core classesThe Program

We haveentrepreneurial spirit

“The spirit of enterpriseis reflected in everything we

do. All of our programs aredesigned with entrepre -

neurship in mind, and ourstudents graduate as quick-

thinking, innovative, andresponsible entrepreneurially

minded professionals who areprepared to successfully

develop and lead their owncommercial environments.”

Prof. dr. Roberto FlörenProfessor of Entrepreneurship

Choose a focus

In 1946, Nyenrode was founded based ona spirit of entrepreneurship. Over 60 yearslater we continue to value our freedom toteach and inspire students in the spirit ofour founders: a strong work ethic combinedwith integrity and entrepreneurial spirit area solid base from which to contribute to andlead businesses that are both sustainableand profitable.

It is no coincidence that these same themesof Entrepreneurship, Leadership, and Finan -ce, and Marketing come up time and againwhen studying successful interna tio nalbusiness cases. In response, we have woventhese concepts throughout the program,and students who take a particular interestin one of the areas may opt to further explorethe topic by choosing to follow one of ourextended focused courses (*Each focusedcourse requires minimum of 15 students):

Finance and BankingThe Finance and Banking course strikes acareful balance between the hard and soft

worlds related to institutional and interna -tional finance and banking.

International MarketingThe International Marketing courseprovides further insight intomarketingacross diffe rent cultures, and strategies fordetermining an appropriatemarketing mixfor global customers.

EntrepreneurshipThe Entrepreneurship course builds under -standing on the specific needs of entre -preneurs and innovative intrapreneurs,from opportunity identification to “start-up” and business plan implementation, inthe context of both regular- and familybusinesses.

International LeadershipThe International Leadership coursecaptures and builds upon the link betweenthe creative and strategic elementsinherent to successful leadership ininternationally oriented organizations.

international study trips focused courses “wrap-up”

Core topics that are typicallycovered within the programinclude, but are not limitedto, the following:

Foundation topics• Accounting for Managers• Foundations of Finance• Managerial Economics• Corporate Finance• Business Process

Management• New Product Development• Marketing Strategy• e-Business

Integrated topics• Entrepreneurship• Business Ethics and

Sustainability• Microeconomics of

Competitiveness• Management Accounting &

Control• Global Outsourcing &

Offshoring• Business Policy Clinic• Mergers & Acquisitions

Integrated personalleadership program

We believe that by enhancing your personaland leadership skills, we can contribute toyour success.

The degree of personal and leadershipdevelopment largely depends not only ona person’s capabilities, but also on theirneeds and goals. Through a series of classes,lectures, and workshops, we will help youidentify your needs and define your goals,thereby preparing you with the tools youneed to realize your development potential.

With this foundation, we will then lead youthrough a leadership development programstarting with leading people and teams,through to leading internationalorganizations and even broader networks.

By the end of the program, you willunderstand how your own characteristics,as well as those of individuals, groups, worksituations and the organization itself affectthe way you and other members (inter)actand how this interaction affects theorganization’s performance as a whole.

Topics covered throughout the programinclude:

• Personal Career Development• Leadership Development• Organizational Dynamics• Management Communication

Flexibility Beyond AcademicsAt Nyenrode you

can fully concentrateon your learning

“Here at Nyenrode we’vecreated an environment

where you can fullyconcentrate on your learning.

As well as living on ourbeautiful campus, you will be

provided with all theassistance and support you

need to make you MBAexperience one

you remember for therest of your life.”

Ewan TownheadIMBA Program Manager

Our students turninspiration into action

“At Nyenrode, I receiveda truly global education.The entrepreneurship classignited my desire to startmy own software businessand I’ve been able to leveragethe knowledge and skillsI picked up throughout theprogram to run my companyat Aidmas.”

Dr. Ken Wong (Chinese / Canadian, MBA 1998)President & CEO,Aidmas Corporation

Coaches

During the program, of course you needtime to study – but you also need time tolook beyond the academics by exploringhow your new knowledge and skills canenhance your career plans.

We know you can’t always do this alone,and so each student will have three coachesthat will help them throughout the courseof the program in very different ways:

Academic CoachYour Academic Coach will guide yourprogress in the academic componentsof the program.

As a member of our faculty, your coach canprovide insight as you prepare to apply thefundamentals to real-life business situations.

Personal CoachYour Personal Coach will help you explorehow you can integrate elements of personaldevelopment into your own life.

As an alumnus/a, your coach understandswhat you’re going through and can helpyou frame what you’re looking for next.

Career CoachYour Career Coach will provide you withvaluable advice and support throughoutyour career planning process.

Your coach will guide you in putting yourpersonal development skills to practicaluse, and helping to prepare you for thenext stage in your career.

Global experienceEurope | Americas | Asia

We believe that an internationalexperience is critical when studyinginternational business. Three differenttypes of study modules will take placeabroad as part of the program – yet anotherway of increasing your global experience.

Through a combination of faculty-supervisedcourse and field work, you will experiencefor yourself how different businesses canoperate from three current and differenteconomic markets.

The content of the modules is influencedby what is happening in the globalbusiness world and the details will beannounced on the website once they areready for publication.

Trust us: these will be the most valuablebusiness trips you’ve taken!

Experiential Learning

During the European module you will gaina deeper understanding of the Europeanmarket and its policies.

The module in Americas will presentyou with the latest development inglobalization and the change to thebalance of power between nations andtheir markets.

For the Asian module you can chooseeither ‘Doing business in India’ or ‘Doingbusiness in China’. Both modules aredesigned to help better understand howbusiness is done in other countries andcultures through a wide variety of lecturesby key faculty from partner universitiesand guest speakers from the industry, aswell as company visits, workshops, andteam work during consultancy projects.

We take learningto the next level

“In every MBA program,students learn the basics in a

classroom setting. We gobeyond the basics. To be

successful internationally,students need to understand

how international marketsshape and direct business

operations across borders,and the best way to gain this

insight is to ask the companiesthemselves. We provide our

students with the opportunityto do just that.”

Prof. dr. Kalun TséProfessor of Corporate Finance

The study focus during these internationalmodules is on the intercept of inter -national business, leadership, and thedrivers behind the worldwide standards forsustainable organizations: topics relevantto every business function.

All modules are knowledge and experiencedriven. You will interact with our alumniand be exposed to industry.

Focused Adventures

Fridays are special days in the InternationalMBA program – not only because theysignal the advent of another weekend, butalso because most Fridays are reserved forthose extra international elements that addreal experience and relevance to many ofthe concepts covered in class.

A few of the elements that are built intothe Friday program include:

• Meet the CEO sessions• Executive seminar series• In-company visits• Career coaching• Networking events• Cross-cultural experiences• Presentation workshops• Debating techniques• Project management systems• Consultancy exposure

Throughout the program there will also beample opportunity for the class to chooseadditional elements that fit with thestudents’ own learning needs andobjectives.

Our students gainglobal perspective

“The MBA gave me criticalbusiness tools, laid thefoundation for my growthin corporate leadership,and provided me witha global perspective thathas been immeasurable inmy career.”

Khwezi Tiya (South African, MBA 1999)Executive Manager ofBusiness Development,Coega Development Corp.

Alumni excellenceMore than just past students, Nyenrode’s alumni areNyenrodeans for life and are considered to be valuablemembers of the extended Nyenrode family. Theyarewidely respected for their proactive, globallyminded approaches to challenges in their daily lives – at work and at home – and are living and working inover 50 countries around the world.

I was an entrepreneur longbefore I decided to undertake anMBA, so I was looking to acquirea real depth of businessknowledge, not just a fancydegree. Nyenrode’s MBA wasdefinitely the right program forme given its strongentrepreneurial focus as well asits intensity, which built up mybusiness stamina and strategicdirection. As a result, I was ableto boost my career by steppinginto the global business arena.

Carlos Porres (Guatemalan, MBA2008) - Online MarketingDirector, Quintiq Worldwide

My Nyenrode MBA has providedme with the skills and knowledgeto take a dream of entrepreneur -ship and turn it into reality. The Nyenrode BusinessAccelerator is an ideal place tocreate a solid foundation to growmy company. With direct accessto Nyenrode’s vast resources ofprofessors, students, students,library, fellow entrepreneursand training seminars, beingsituated in the NyenrodeBusiness Accelerator creates anenormous competitiveadvantage for my company.

David Woolfrey (Canadian, MBA2008) - Owner David WoolfreyEnterprise, CEO Johnny Wolfe

Twenty-five years of teachingIMBA students at Nyenrode hasleft me with a feeling of immensepride. They are a joy in class,stimulating their fellow studentsand their teachers, and then flyto all corners of the world aftergraduation with a license tooperate. I have continuedto follow many alumni over theyears, as some became brilliantacademics, others entered thecorporate arena, and many haveemerged as entrepreneurs. Ieven joined the boards of someof their companies, and thereand elsewhere I have beenpleased to witness their overallspirit of enterprise.

Fred Lachotzki, MBA - Professor ofStrategy

Sometimes it was about the softskills required to deal withpeople, negotiations and leadingteams; sometimes it was aboutthe hard skillsnecessary foranalyzing and rationalizingcomplex problems and assessingtheir implications. In both cases,I know that I would not be ableto do what I do in the way thatI do it, without the year I spentat Nyenrode.

Mario Vesco (Italian, MBA 2006)- Technical Consultant, SergemEngineering BV

Amit Shiwani (Indian, MBA 2008) –Manager, PricewaterhouseCoopersM&A, The Netherlands

QuynhGiang (Vietnamese, MBA 2009)- Senior Consultant,PricewaterhouseCoopers Vietnam

My MBA experience has helpedme to understand myprofessional strengths andcapabilities. This awarenessenabled me to navigate the widevariety of career opportunities Ifaced after graduation and raisedmy bargaining power in themarketplace.

Hisma Pratanti (Indonesian, MBA2007) - Product MarketingManager, Coca-Cola Indonesia

I am confident that the year I spentat Nyenrode will turn out to be oneof the most memorable years inmy life, not only because itprepared me for the next stage inmy career, but also because ofthe inspiring combination of anintensive yet enjoyableprogram, a beautiful campus andneighborhood, interestinginternational classmates, andhelpful faculty and programmanagement office.

Joining the International MBAprogram with a background thatwas already highly international,I was amazed by how much morethere was to learn. My internationalclassmates and the internationalfocus of the program provided mewith an opportunity to refine howI see the world, and it is thesenew perspectives that enableme to succeed as an independentconsultant, helping globalcompanies realize their strategicgoals.

GijsvandenBroek (Dutch, MBA 2007)- Independent StrategicManagement Consultant

I had four objectives in choosingmy MBA: to sharpen my knowledgeof business and finance, tounderstand how to work with andmanage multicultural and diverseteams, to develop my network andto broaden my career options.While all these objectives werefulfilled, I benefitted most fromNyenrode’s entrepreneurialspirit, which taught me how tocreate and find opportunities formyself rather than wait for themto appear.

Fees and Expenses The investment you make in theInternational MBA program at Nyenrodeis an investment in your future.

The returns on such an investment in termsof broader career opportunities, greaterjob satisfaction, and higher financialrewards have been demonstrated by thesuccess of our alumni time and again.

TuitionInternational MBA program € 32,500Early Application tuition fee € 29,500(before 1 May)* Readers and case material ± € 1,250

Other study-related expensesEstimated costs for books ± € 1,000Visa for The Netherlands ± € 450(if applicable)Estimated cost for ± € 2,000International study trips

Nyenrode has a generous fundingprogram consisting of partial and fulltuition waivers for International MBAstudents.

Tuition waivers are awarded based onacademic merit. For up-to-dateinformation, please consult ourwebsite at www.nyenrode.nl/imba.

Non-tuition costsNearly all of the International MBA studentsopt to live on campus for the duration of theprogram. Although costs can vary accor -ding to your expectations and lifestyle,recent graduates say that a good guide forrent and living expenses is around € 1,000per month for a single student.

Living expenses (all monthly) **Large-sized room w/kitchenette € 545Medium-sized room w/kitchenette € 518Single-sized room w/no kitchenette € 368Partner accommodation € 56Estimated living expenses € 500(excl. housing)Estimated health insurance expenses € 50

* Complete application must be receivedbefore 1 May to be eligible

** On-campus housing prices are subjectto a yearly increase on July 1st

We want a return onyour investment

“At Nyenrode, we know thatwhen you commit to starting

an MBA program, you arecommitting to your future.

We take your decision toinvest in yourself very

seriously and help prepareyou to realize a significant

return on your investment,both personally and

professionally.”

Dr. Dennis VinkAssociate Professor of

Risk Management

How do I apply?We are here to help

“Nyenrode’s admissionsprocess is all about assessinghow well you and the programfit each other. After all, ouraim is to help you achieveyour goals.”

Victoria BressersHead of Admissions

Nyenrode takes the application process seriously, as we expect a lot from our MBAstudents. We’re going to be looking for evidence of creative thinking, self-discipline,and emotional intelligence.

You need to show us that you set highstandards for yourself, think before youact, and work well with those around you.We also want to make sure that the NyenrodeInternational MBA program is right foryou, so before you can apply for theInternational MBA, you need to have:

• A minimum of three (3) years of workexperience

• A university degree or equivalentwith an excellent academic record

• Fluency in both written and spokenEnglish (taken the TOEFL or IELTS)

• A satisfactory score on the GraduateManagement Admission Test (GMAT)

• Completed an application package,including written essays and letters ofrecommendation

• A selection interview, which takes placeafter your application package has beenpositively reviewed by our AdmissionsCommittee

Our downloadable application form isavailable on our website. Should youprefer to complete your application inhard-copy, please send us an email atmba@nyenrode.nl and we will be happyto send you a paper application package.

Program datesAcademic program: 12 September 2011 – September 2012

Admissions deadlines1 May 2011 – Early Bird Deadline1 July 2011 (for students requiring a visa)1 August 2011 (for students not requiring a visa)

Please check the website for the deadlines that would apply to you.

Admissions requirements• At least 3 years working experience• Bachelor or Master degree• TOEFL or IELTS• GMAT• Application package

Nyenrode Business UniversityStraatweg 25P.O. Box 1303620 AC BreukelenThe Netherlandst +31 346 291 291f +31 346 291 450e mba@nyenrode.nl

For more information about the program and application procedures,please visit our website at: www.nyenrode.nl/imba

International MBA at a glance

Nyenrode Business University has created anenvironment in which students and facultyare all dedicated to bridging the gap betweenacademic rigor and daily business practice.The roots of Nyenrode as a recognizeduniversity date back to 1946, when captainsof industry from leading corporations as KLM,Shell, Unilever, Philips and Akzo took theinitiative of starting an educational institutefor young, talented, internationally orientedstudents looking to become entrepreneurialleaders. The for business, by business ethosguarantees that every element of Nyenrode’sresearch, teaching, and entrepreneurialactivities takes into account, and builds upon,the foundation of valuable insights inheritedthrough our shared history. That’s evolution,and that’s what has driven business throughthe centuries and been embodied inNyenrode’s successes for over 60 years.

I believe in Global LeadersI often say leaders understand and valueglobalization. Leaders inspire others to act inthe best interests of shared high-level globalstrategies and goals while at the same timeeffectively decentralizing decision-making, innovationprocesses, and teams. This type of leadership is key to the long-term success of organizations, and I recognize andcelebrate that Nyenrode focuses on developing the relevantskills in its International MBA program.

Wim Elfrink Chief Globalization Officer, Executive Vice President Cisco Services

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